I'd Forgotten How Great One Part Of A Court Of Thorns & Roses Was Until Listening To This 3-Year-Old Adaptation Of The Book

One great part ofA Court of Thorns & Roseswas made even better to me after listening to this three-year-old adaptation of Sarah J. Maas' book. Maas’first installment in theA Court of Thorns & Rosesseriesis often closer to the bottom of most people’s favorites list in the entire five-book series due to how impactful later books were to both the storyline and its readers. However, afterHulu’s ACOTAR departed the YA fantasy adaptations race, I have come to appreciate some of the nuances of the series' opening, especially after listening to it in audiobook form....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Traci Shaw

I'm Annoyed That Ghosts Season 4 Skipped An Important Chunk Of Jay's Story

Jay is often at a disadvantage inGhosts, being the only one not able to communicate with the spirits that share Woodstone Manor with him and Sam.Ghostsseason 4 teased Jay’s ability to see the ghosts, but this turned out to be temporary in the two-part Christmas special. Jay is often left waiting for Sam to recap long conversations that he can’t hear. If anything, Jay is perturbed by how often his relatives seem to fall in love with ghosts, like Bela’s relationship with Trevor, orHetty’s date with Sunil, Jay’s cousin....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 984 words · Kevin Martinez DVM

I'm Hoping One Aspect Of Starfield: Shattered Space Doesn't Let Me Down

I’ve recalibrated my expectations forStarfield: Shattered Space. As more content has come out over the past months andnew information was teased via Gamescom 2024, I no longer hope and wish for wide-ranging changes like the ability to design my own mech, but I do hope they get one thing right. Thestory inShattered Spacemust be solid. Bethesda has already explained in an interview withScreen Rantthat most of the environments inShattered Spacewill be intentionally designed, so the prospect of hand-crafted environments paired with a superb story is something I look forward to....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Sheila Bonilla

If You're Getting Into K-Dramas, Don't Forget To Watch These 10 Classics From The 2000s

K-dramashave been rising in popularity since the 1990s, andseveral classic Korean TV shows from the 2000s are essential for beginnersto watch. K-dramas are beloved for their intriguing storylines and talented actors, and there’s no better way to be introduced to them than beginning with the classics. WhileNetflix original K-dramaslikeSquid Game,Kingdom,Sweet Home, andAll of Us Are Deadhave helped international audiences become aware of the subgenre, Korean TV shows were popular before the meteoric rise of these shows....

August 15, 2025 · 11 min · 2228 words · Walter Stephens

Indiana Jones Is Now Part of Star Wars Canon, But Where's Harrison Ford?

A sly reference in a MarvelStar Warscomichas officially madeIndiana Jonespart of the franchise’s canon, paying homage to Harrison Ford’s two most iconic and beloved roles. Interestingly, the Indy reference is included in a story set in an era of theStar Warstimeline well before Han Solo’s lifetime. Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III Annualincludes a story called “Three Younglings & the Snackfrog of Doom” –written by Charles and Rosemary Soule, with art by Andy Duggan – which contains a quick, but exciting reference to George Lucas' other legendary film franchise, in aperfect callback for fans ofIndiana Jones....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Scott Ortiz

Jenna Ortega Clarifies Why She Initially Rejected Wednesday Role

Jenna Ortega explains why she initially rejected her role inWednesday. Ortega plays the eponymous Addams Family member in the popular Netflix series, which she will reprise inWednesdayseason 2. Wednesday Addams has become the most recognizable role of Ortega’s career, earning her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. In addition to Ortega,Wednesdayalso stars Hunter Doohan, Emma Myers, Christina Ricci, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, Fred Armisen, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Luis Guzman....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Gina Garcia

Netflix Just Released The Perfect K-Drama To Watch If You Miss Sweet Home

Summary Netflix’sThe Frogstarring Go Min-si is the perfect K-drama to watch if you missSweet Home. One of Netflix’s most popular Korean shows,Sweet Homepremiered in 2020 and instantly became a hit.The series’ success led to a double-renewal a few months later, withSweet Homeseason 2 releasing in 2023.Sweet Homeseason 3, the show’s final, was released in July 2024. TheSong Kang K-dramacombined classic zombie tropes with impressive visuals and scary monsters, plus a strong cast of characters featuring well-known actors and up-and-coming stars....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Brian Mcdonald

Severance Season 2 Trailer: Mark's Innie Wakes Up To All New Co-Workers & Chaos At Lumon

TheSeveranceseason 2 teaser trailer has debuted.Season 1 of the science-fiction Apple TV+ series was met with critical acclaimfollowing its streaming debut.Severanceseason 2sees Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, Zach Cherry, and the rest of the original cast reprising their roles. Sarah Bock has been added as a series regular, whileGame ofThrones’s Gwendoline Christie joins the series as well. Ben Stiller is an executive producer and directed five episodes for the upcoming season....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Kristopher Ramos

Star Wars: What If Dooku Led The Republic Instead Of Palpatine?

The Sith played both sides of the Clone Wars to reshape theStar Warsgalaxy, but what ifCount Dookuwas the one who led the Republic and not Palpatine? In theStar Warsprequel trilogy, Senator Palpatine caused himself to be elected the new Supreme Chancellor of the Republic, planning to one day become Emperor. He accomplished this by having Dooku lead the Separatists against the Republic, giving Palpatine an excuse to acquire more power for himself....

August 15, 2025 · 10 min · 2062 words · Jeffrey Monroe

Thanks to Spider-Man, Marvel Just Made Way for an Iconic Location's Debut in the MCU

Contains spoilers for Ultimate Spider-Man #13!Spider-Man’s latest adventure has taken him to a new version of a classic Marvel location, adding a fresh twist that makes it MCU-ready. These changes don’t just turn this Marvel mainstay into a more immediate threat, but alsogive a huge upgrade to a villain who sorely needs it. Ultimate Spider-Man #13debuts a new version of the Savage Land - a forgotten jungle populated by dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Mary Fields MD

The Family Chantel: Signs Pedro Jimeno’s Life Isn't So Perfect Anymore (Money & Loneliness Could Be Issues)

Pedro JimenofromThe Family Chantelenjoys portraying himself as successful, but there are a few signs that suggest otherwise. He arrived in the United States on a K-1 visa in 2015 with the intention of achieving significant milestones in America with his American wife, Chantel Everett. He initially showed a lot of care towards his marriage,supporting Chantel to the best of his abilitiesand not letting family drama ruin their relationship.Pedro appeared to be a genuine man with a big heart, leading many viewers to believe he truly loved his wife....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 763 words · Maria Kelly

The Golden Bachelorette: Guy Gansert Never Should Have Been Cast (Why His Restraining Order & Other Red Flags Make Him A Liability)

The Golden Bachelorette’s Guy Gansert is one of Joan Vassos' final two, but he should never have been cast in the first place. It’s hard to understand what producers are thinking when they let Guy’s past slip through the cracks. 61-year-old Joan Vassos deserved better than that when she agreed to be theBachelorspin-off’s first female lead. Joan was a familiar face because she initially appeared onThe Golden Bachelor,as one of the 22 singleGoldenwomen vying for 72-year-old Gerry Turner’s heart....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Megan Richardson

The Golden Bachelorette’s Joan Vassos & Chock Chapple Reveal Secrets To Each Other Amid Signs They’re Working Through Family Drama

The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1’s winning couple, Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple, arerevealing secrets to each other in an interesting way using a fun new TikTok trendamid attempts to resolve some major family drama. Although Joan and Chock are no longer part ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1after getting engaged during the show’s inaugural finale, the couple have been working hard to keepBachelorNation aware of what’s going on in their lives. Though they seemed to enjoy their holidays together, Joan and Chock did have to deal with their families blending, which brought about some drama....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Courtney Patterson