Summary Despite its impressive ensemble cast, theBorderlandsmovie is missing many of the most recognizable and compelling characters from theBorderlandsvideo games. While some fans believe this was by choice —Borderlands' missing characters set up a sequel, in some ways — director Eli Roth’s decision topull from all the installments in the franchise and craft a new story around the bounty hunter Lilith(Cate Blanchett) resulted in massive alterations. Instead of centering on the first game’s Vault Hunter squad, the movie sees corporate magnate Atlas (Edgar Ramírez) hiring Lilith to rescue his daughter, Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt)....

The Far Sidehas based humor on every kind of animal imaginable, with cats receiving some of the best punchlines and flawless depictions. Capturing the timeless behaviors, traits, qualities, and characteristics of cats,The Far Sideshowed cat lovers a wealth of comedy still relevant to this day. While cat lovers may love the feline animals to bits, that does not mean that they do not recognize cats' more irksome qualities. Nobody knows better when it comes to bird cravings or dog rivalry, and Gary Larson does an exceptional job of using this isnide humor to deliverthe best cat comedyThe Far Sideproduced, still effective after decades....

Is there anything more rock ‘n’ roll than band breakups? Since the Beatlesdefined the fledgling genre in the ‘60s, only to have a very public split at the height of their fame, rock bands breaking up has become an expected casualty of the game. The classic “rock star” lifestyle doesn’t help matters: The pressures of fame mixed with grueling tour schedules tend to breed egos, substance addiction, and interpersonal conflict. Somerock bands' behind-the-scenes drama is as iconicas their music....

Lucy Van Pelt is amongPeanuts' most memorable characters nowadays, standing alongside Charlie Brown as one of the series' beloved cast members. However, one year before Lucy joined the mix, another forgotten character in thePeanutscast played the exact role she would later fill, including being the founder of the fan-favoritefootball gagthat would eventually become a series staple. Violet was, in many ways, the series' original “Lucy”, and they’re even mistaken for each other frequently thanks to their matching black hairstyles....

John Krasinski made a major splash in 2018 with his debut horror feature,A Quiet Place. Along with co-writing and directing, Krasinski also starred in the film oppositeAcademy Award nominee Emily Blunt(his real-life wife). The thrilling film takes place in the near future, afterEarth has been overtaken by violent aliens that hunt by sound.The audience is put in the shoes of a family who struggles to survive in a world in which making noise could result in certain death....

WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for Mickey 17 & Mickey 7. There are at least a dozen major changes between Bong Joon-ho’s highly anticipatedMickey 17and its original source materialMickey 7. Following thecritical acclaim and Oscar success ofParasite, Bong Joon-ho finally releasedMickey 17on July 29, 2025, in the United States after experiencing several production delays. Ultimately,Mickey 17is a loose adaptation at best of the 2022 sci-fi novelMickey 7written by Edward Ashton. WhileMickey 17follows the same protagonist, Robert Pattinson’s Mickey Barnes, asMickey 7, there are several notable differences between the two formats, particularly towards each of their ends....

Summary Star Wars’new trailer for the upcomingStar Wars: Skeleton Crewseries is packed full of subtle hat-tips to otherStar Warsprojects, but one Easter egg in particular pays tribute to one of George Lucas' unique projects: Michael Jackson’sCaptain EO. The premise ofSkeleton Crewis heavily rooted in the coming-of-age stories often brought to life during the 1980s, particularlyThe Gooniesand other Amblin Entertainment projects. This has givenSkeleton Crewitself quite a bit of ’80s influence, somethingStar Warsis really digging into by paying tribute to one of Lucas' most surprising projects....

There are many notable villains thatHorrorfans will always love. Some of them are so well known that people recognize them based on a single phrase, like the man who haunts teenagers' dreams, the machete-wielding psycho, or the quiet masked killer who is out to destroy his family. Some horror villains simply need no introduction. However, over the past decade,some new villains have been gaining popularity, putting them on par with the greats of the genre....

8 Things Sagacious Agents Should Know Before Playing Resident Evil 4 Remake The Resident Evil 4 Remake is finally among us, throwing players into the shoes of Leon S. Kennedy, who unfortunately finds himself searching for the President’s daughter in a creepy village somewhere in Europe. There’s a lot of hype around this remake, and for good reason, as Resident Evil 4 is arguably considered one of the greatest games of all time in survivor-horror circles....

Kalani Faagata was recently seen at Disneyland, which revealed her current status with Asuelu Pulaa following their split on90 Day: The Last Resort. Kalani and Asuelu got married in 2018 and, over the years, had two sons, Oliver and Kennedy. Despite starting a family together,their relationship was strained by Asuelu’s infidelity. Even after attempting marriage counseling in90 Day: The Last Resortseason 1, their relationship ended, andKalani moved on with her"hall pass"boyfriend, Dallas Nuez....

World of Warcraft’s upcoming patch 11.1 is on the horizon and holds many updates that players are waiting for. Since it is already live on the public test realm, many noticeable fixes that Blizzard has made to the game are being highlighted for the first time, like the patching of some of the quest issues or the introduction of the new D.R.I.V.E mount and looming season 2 ofThe War Within. One of the biggest things that stands out is that Blizzard may have tackled some of the longer-standing bugs that have outlasted hotfixes....

Anya Taylor-Joyhad a big 2024 working with acclaimed directors. Between her surprise cameo in Denis Villeneuve’sDune: Part Twoand her starring role in George Miller’sFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga, she spent much of the year working in prominent franchises under the direction of breakaway creators. The actor indeed snagged the role of Imperator Furiosa in Miller’s newest action epic thanks to the recommendation of another big-name director, Edgar Wright, who cast her in his dreamy 2021 horror filmLast Night in Soho....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Starting 5. Netflix’s new docuseriesStarting 5was executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.Starting 5offers an extensivedeep dive into the 2023-24 NBA season through the exclusive lenses of five elite players. Directed by Peter J. Scalettar (Supreme Team) and executive produced by Peyton Manning (Quarterback) and the Obamas (Leave the World Behind),Starting 5takes a behind-the-scenes look at the off-the-court lives offive of the NBA’s biggest stars.Starting 5follows Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings, Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers....