“Is This Illegal VFX?”: John Wick 2’s Hall Of Mirrors Leaves CG Artists Floored & Mortified By How Much Work It Required

John Wick: Chapter 2’s hall of mirrors fight sequence prompts enthusiastic reactions from VFX artists, who point out the challenges involved in the endeavor. After the surprise success of the first movie in 2014,Keanu Reeves returned as assassin John Wickfor director Chad Stahelski’s bigger and bolder sequel. The film ups the action from the first installment with some stunning fight sequences, including a climactic one set within a hall of mirrors as Wick fights through a horde of enemies....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1007 words · Vincent Wagner

"My Promise To Myself": Conan O'Brien Reflects On Acclaimed 2025 Oscars Hosting & Potential Future Return

Comedian and television hostConan O’Brienhas opened up on the possibility of him returning asOscarshost following his acclaimed appearance this year. The Academy Awards are seen as the most prominent accolades in the film industry, and the host of the ceremony can set the tone for the night’s choices. At this year’s 97th Annual Academy Awards, O’Brien, who was making his hosting debut, took the baton from the previous host Jimmy Kimmel, andreviews of the Oscars telecasthave hailed it as a return to form....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 781 words · David Lynch

1 Story Proved Batman is Right to Have Plans on How to Defeat The Rest of The Justice League

Summary Batmanis known for always having a contingency plan, no matter the situation. While it’s true that Batman plots behind the backs of his friends and knows how to take them down if he ever has to, it’s also been shown that he’s entirely justified in doing so, given the incredible extent of the power wielded by heroes like Superman. Adventures of Superman#642 – by Greg Rucka and Derec Aucoin – provided the biggest example for why Batman’s anti-hero contingency plans are not just useful, but necessary....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · David Kennedy

10 '50s Sci-Fi Movies That Are Still Mindblowing Today

The 1950swere an incredible time for sci-fi cinema, and many of the most acclaimed releases from the era are still mind-blowing today. As a time filled with fear and anxiety, sci-fi films from this period often dealt with the fallout of post-WWII politics, the anxieties of Cold War tensions, and overbearing fears of mutually assured destruction in the event of a nuclear attack. All of these tense and terrifying themes found their way into sci-fi filmmaking, as the endless storytelling potential of aliens, space, and technological advancement made them the perfect vehicle to reflect society’s woes back at viewers....

July 31, 2025 · 12 min · 2374 words · Anthony Hunter

10 Best Games On PS5 With Local Co-Op

When it comes to local co-op gamesPS5has plenty of options for every type of player. Online play has had a much larger focus in the industry over the past few years, and in 2024most people seem to play with each other over the internet rather than together on the couch. Shooting games likeCall Of Dutyhave moved away from their offline local co-op and many new games only work with online co-op, such asHelldivers 2....

July 31, 2025 · 8 min · 1627 words · Sydney Stone

10 Biggest Changes In Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 7

Baldur’s Gate 3Patch 7 makes a ton of changes to the game, but the most important ones have a much bigger effect on the core experience than most of the smaller tweaks do.Baldur’s Gate 3’s numbered patches have always packed in bug fixes, optimization improvements, improvements to awkward scripting, and more, helping to shore up the game in areas that aren’t urgent enough to require hotfixes. The changes that get top billing are ones that truly overhaul the game, opening up new avenues of play and answering long-standing community requests....

July 31, 2025 · 8 min · 1681 words · Lauren Ward

10 Lighthearted & Fun Sci-Fi Shows That Don't Go Too Deep

Science fictionis a genre that uses futuristic concepts, science, and technologies to explore humanity’s capabilities. However, while elements like time travel, space exploration, and parallel universes are perfect for philosophical musings, they can also be leveraged for lighthearted hijinks and comedy. Lighthearted comedic sci-fi shows can utilize the high-stakes settings in the genre and find humor in the fantastical and otherworldly settings. TV shows that flawlessly blend sci-fi elements with comedy and fun shenanigans often highlight the absurdity of the sci-fi genre and its tropes....

July 31, 2025 · 9 min · 1723 words · Cynthia Fitzgerald MD

10 Love Songs That Defined The 1970s & Are Still Perfect Today

Alove songcan tell the story of a once-in-a-lifetime romance, an unrequited crush, or a chance encounter. Sometimes, the three come together to tell a complete narrative that sounds a lot like your favorite romantic comedy. With every genre of music holding their fair share of love songs, it’s only natural that everyone’s favorites are a little different. There must’ve been something in the water in the 1970s, because the love songs that were written, recorded, and released within that decade are some of the most romantic songs I’ve ever heard....

July 31, 2025 · 11 min · 2301 words · Charlotte Barrett

90 Day Fiancé: Jasmine Pineda & Rumored Boyfriend Matt Branis' Relationship Timeline Explained (When Did Jasmine & Gino Split?)

90 Day: The Last Resort’s Jasmine Pineda is in a relationship with rumored boyfriend Matt Branis after her split with husband Gino Palazzolo. Jasmine and Gino met online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jasmine had an account on a sugar baby website and Gino used to take sugar babies on dates afterGino’s divorce from his first wife. However,Jasmine lived in Panama, so it took Michigan man Gino nine months to meet her in person....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1167 words · Katherine Washington

Abbott Elementary Season 4 Needs A Big Ava Change To Continue Her Redemption

Warning: this article contains spoilers forAbbott Elementary.Abbott Elementarycrafts immensely entertaining storylines with care, but it needs to do a better job at giving Ava a proper romance. A good love story is no stranger to the show, withAbbott Elementary’s hilarious cast of charactersnearly all involved in a romantic plot. It highlighted Jacob Hill (Chris Perfetti) when he revealed his boyfriend in season 1 and broke up with him in season 3....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Kylie Garcia

All 20 Stan Lee Cameos In Marvel's Animated Shows & Movies

Stan Leeis well-known for hisMarvelcameos, but has also appeared in numerous animated projects, including film and television. Stan Lee, the legendary writer and co-creator of numerous Marvel superheroes, became a beloved figure in Marvel fandom, known for his iconic voice and appearance.Stan Lee has a cameo in most live-action Marvel movies, appearing in early adaptations of his characters and most movies inthe MCU timeline. Though these became his most famous, Lee appeared in a litany of animated Marvel projects, serving as narrator or playing minor characters from Marvel Comics....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Crystal Jones

Ash Was Robbed Of a Championship Almost a Decade Before His Big Win, and I Can Prove It

In 2019,Pokémon’s Ash Ketchum won a Pokémon League tournament for the first time in the Alola region, after coming close several times. However, he could’ve won the illustrious title of League Champion a decade earlier, if it weren’t for one wildly unfair match that irritates fans to this day. Many fans argue that Ash’s Alola league victory wasn’t the most narratively satisfying time for him to have won a tournament. Ash’s focus had been much more casual throughout theSun & Moonseries, and many felt his team wasn’t quite up to snuff at the time, despite including some truly powerful Pokémon....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Jonathan Coleman

Assassin's Creed Shadows Creative Director Explains Why You Should Play - & Switch

The Creative Director forAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas provided insight into the upcoming game’s dual protagonists in an exclusive interview withScreen Rant.Assassin’s Creed Shadowswill allow the player to control two characters with unique gameplay styles, a new feature of the historical stealth-action series. Jonathan Dumont, who has had tenures at Ubisoft since 1998, led the World Design forAssassin’s Creed Syndicateand has now taken on roles in Creative Direction forAssassin’s Creed Odysseyand the upcomingShadows....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Kenneth Moore