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A distinct lack of Tom Hagen remains one ofThe Godfather Part III’s biggest drawbacks, but there was a reason for the actor’s absence. An adopted member ofthe Corleone family, Robert DuVall’s Tom Hagen was among the major players in1972’sThe Godfathercast. Following the deaths of Sonny and Vito, Hagen enjoyed even more prominence inThe Godfather Part II, where he temporarily acted asdon of the Corleone familyin Michael’s stead. Despite his evident importance to the franchise, DuVall did not return inThe Godfather Part III, and was the only major surviving character to be omitted....

90 Day: The Last ResortstarJasmine Pineda’s health has taken a turn for the worse in her latest update after she was seen asking for prayers for her baby.Jasmine is from Panama City, and although she married Gino Palazzolo in June 2023,Jasmine is currently pregnantwith her boyfriend, Matt Branis’ baby.Jasmine met Matt at her gym and wanted to open her marriageto be able to get intimate with him. Details of why Gino agreed to it remain unclear, butJasmine has been living in Floridaand is almost near her due date....

Stephen King celebrates a major award win forThe Life of Chuck. Based on a genre-bending King story, the film from director Mike Flanagan tells the tale of an ordinary man named Chuck in reverse.The Life of Chuckcastincludes Tom Hiddleston, Kate Siegel, Karen Gillan, Molly C. Quinn, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill, Matthew Lillard, and David Dastmalchian,and the film had big news recently when it won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival....

WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for PLASTIC MAN NO MORE! #3 (2024)! One iconic hero in the DC Universe has officially quit theJustice League, but not before delivering a searing critique of the team’s self-importance and telling them exactly where they can shove their justice and self-righteous heroics. This bold outburst raises an intriguing question: is it a true reflection of the League’s shortcomings, or is it simply the manifestation of this hero’s guilty conscience?...

This article contains spoilers forThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerfaced controversy for some of its casting choices, but one choice, at least, is starting to make a lot of sense. While Charles Edwards' Celebrimbor appeared older than some expected, Robert Aramayo’s Elrond appeared a little younger than expected. Fans ofThe Lord of the Ringshad seen Hugo Weaving portray Elrond masterfully inPeter Jackson’sThe Lord of the RingsandHobbittrilogies, and were used to his mature and distant melancholy....

JapaneseHorrorfilms have produced some of the most terrifying and chilling moments in all horror cinema, building a reputation as a powerhouse in the genre. From “documentary” style found footage films to more traditional paranormal stories, Japanese filmmakers demonstrate a unique talent for creating some ofthe most exceptional horror movies ever. These titles often exhibit cultural nuances and combine them with haunting esthetics and gripping atmospheres, taking everyday life and turning it into something dark and sinister....

There have been some occasions in theMarvel Cinematic Universewhere characters' full powers have only been shown in a single fight. From the very beginning of theMCU’s movie timeline, the franchise has seen many powerful heroes and villains introduced, adapted from the pages of Marvel Comics. Though the franchise may not always strictly adhere to the source material, it typically keeps its characters and their abilities relatively close to their comic book counterparts....

Darth Vaderis easily one of the most powerful Force users in the history ofStar Wars,though that doesn’t mean he’s totally unbeatable. In fact, there have been a fair number of combatants who have actually gotten the better of Vader over the years. Sometimes these fighters’ victories over Vader are just temporary advantages that Vader ultimately recovers from, and other times they’re actually able to take the Dark Lord out of the fight completely....

This article contains discussions of HIV/AIDS, queerbaiting, substance use disorder, and predatory teachers. Though many character exits on TV have disappointed me, some are so unfair, mean-spirited, or poorly written that they bring out my righteous indignation. Because all shows end, every character will eventually leave the audience. Like many people, I become emotionally invested in my favorite TV characters, wanting them to thrive and be happy. When done right, endings feel earned and fit the established characterizations and storylines....

Baldur’s Gate 3does a fantastic job translatingDungeons & Dragonswarlocks from the page to the screen. While some spellcasters get their powers from the divine or years of study, warlocks take a different route. By making deals with otherworldly entities, warlocks can gain powerful abilities, which work a little differently from the average wizard or sorcerer, so knowing what gear to choose is key to getting the best out of everyeldritch blast....

Star Trek’s lack of a true replacement forStar Trek: Voyagersuggests the franchise has lost interest in boldly going forward with new generations. From the 1960s to the 1990s,Star TrekTV showscharted a mostly linear course in terms of creative output.Star Trek: The Original Seriestook place in the 23rd century, thenStar Trek: The Next Generationpicked up the baton in the 24th, andStar Trek:Voyagerwas set immediately after that. Deep Space Ninesat parallel toThe Next GenerationandVoyageras an outlier inStar Trek’s timeline, darker in tone and set on a fixed space station to offer something a little different....

The Golden Bacheloretteis coming soon, and with lead Joan Vassos one of the more beloved figuresBachelorNation has,producers are scrambling to do damage control and fix their mistakesfrom the most recent season. The producers behindThe Bacheloretteseason 21 are facing major backlash about the way they chose to treat their lead, Jenn Tran, throughout the season. While there’s only so much that can be done to changeThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, which has already been filmed and is being finalized, producers are still scrambling to make changes that prove they care about Joan’s story....

This article contains discussions of mental illness andMAJOR SPOILERSforBefore! Billy Crystal’sBeforefollows the connection between a child psychologist named Eli and his young patient named Noah, leading to a strange ending that explores themes of reincarnation and trauma. TheApple TV+ Originalminiseries starts with Noah showing up at Eli’s house a few times despite the pair not knowing one another. He then agrees to take on Noah as a patient. However, he soon learns that he and Noah have a strange, almost paranormal connection that ties back to a farmhouse....