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Every decade has movies where it feels like the entire point of the film goes over audiences' heads, and the 1980s were no different. As a complex era categorized by societies fractured by Reaganomic policies, Cold War anxieties, and widespread recession, movies often subtly reflected societies' woes in a way not every viewer picked up on.In certain cases, these misunderstandings led to great films completely bombing at the box office, and it’s only in hindsight that their meaning and purpose seem obvious....

Summary FromJohn WicktoThe MatrixtoBill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, the best movies ofKeanu Reeves’ career hold up to countless rewatches. Reeves first burst onto the scene with his turn as Matt in the crime dramaRiver’s Edge, which was considered by critics to be a breakout performance, and he quickly became a sought-after leading man with his roles inDangerous LiaisonsandParenthood. Over the years, Reeves has appeared in movies ranging from zany comedies to harrowing dramas, from action-packed thrillers to Satanic horror films....

Sometimes, a bonkersmoviewill be released with the most unhinged protagonist whose unpredictable and often violent shenanigans will entertain and shock viewers. The performances in such movies require passionate commitment from actors, but also a willingness to go over the top with sincerity to convince viewers their unhinged behavior makes sense. One of the greatest actors, Nicolas Cage, lends himself to this kind of work naturally due to his grandiose movie star persona and his lack of apprehension regarding the kinds of projects he takes on....

There are countless differenthorror moviegenres, but there is something about religious horror films that makes them particularly terrifying. Whether or not they dive into the realm of the supernatural, they speak to the fears that countless societies have developed over the years through religion. This sets this subgenre apart from the others in a key way, making these films vastly different from films like thebest cosmic horror movies. Filled to the brim with scares, dread, and depictions of grief, many of these religious horror movies are contestants for some of thebest horror movies of all time....

As Max’sDune: Prophecycontinues to expand the world of theDunefranchise, several characters continue to display a wide array of superhuman abilities. While somecharacters in theDuneuniverse, like the Bene Gesserit, have displayed the ability to brainwash people and see through time, others have been known to change their bodily appearance in seconds.Dune: Prophecyeven introduced a unique characterwho can incinerate people with only a thought. All the different superpowers thatDune’s characters have displayed only make it one of the richest, most distinctive sci-fi franchises in popular culture....

WWEremained in Saudi Arabia afterCrown Jewel 2024for a pre-taped edition of Monday Night Raw, whereDamian Priest emerged as Gunther’s next opponentfor the World Heavyweight Championship. He did so by winning a Fatal Four Way against Sheamus, Dominik Mysterio, and Seth Rollins, who was taken out of commission by Bronson Reed giving him a Tsunami through a table. Dragon Lee defeated Chad Gable to pour more misery on American Made after Ivy Nile distracted her teammate by fighting Zelina Vega, and the War Raiders continued their winning streak with a victory over The New Day, as Kofi and Xavier Woods' problems continued....

Angela Deemfrom90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?has revealed the true reason for her mistreatment ofMichael Ilesanmibefore he ultimately left her.Michael and Angela first met on social mediaand married in Nigeria two years later. Although the couple initially appeared compatible,Angela soon began to have trust issueswith Michael due to questionable behavior. DespiteMichael’s dishonesty and cheating scandals, Angela brought him to the United States in late 2023. However,he ran away from her house in February 2024, citing concerns for his safety while living with Angela....

In a90 Day: The Last Resortpreview,Natalie Mordovtsevatakes part in hypnotherapy to improve her troubled relationship with Josh Weinstein. She originally came to America to marry Mike Youngquist but didn’t enjoy his relaxed lifestyle, causing her to leave him in search of a better future. After her split from Mike,Natalie fell for Joshand relied on him financially. However,she was heartbroken when he began flirtingwith their90 Day: The Last Resortseason 2co-star Sophie Sierra....

Zombieshave had a diverse array of representation across the history of movies and television. Their portrayal can sink into the terrifying such as in the moviesWorld War ZorTrain to Busan. Zombies have also been popularized recently by the long-running seriesThe Walking Dead, which has also had multiple spinoffs. Though deemed “the Infected,“HBO’s acclaimed seriesThe Last of Usportrayed zombies in a pandemic-esque format, warning of a biohazardous disease that affects those bitten by infected humans....

The announcement ofAdam Sandler’supcoming sequel,Happy Gilmore 2,was incredibly exciting for audiences, yet this isn’t the only new movie that the comedian is putting out this year, and this new Netflix film may be even better than the comedy sequel. Since the 1990s, Sandler has been a household name in comedy. From his breakout casting inSaturday Night Liveto his numerous iconic comedy films, the actor has secured a place in pop culture history....

The Bachelorseason 29 has been a struggle from start to finish, andafter Grant Ellis’ snooze of a season, I don’t think I can safely trust the show’s producersto choose entertaining leads anymore. ThroughoutThe Bachelorseason 29, I’ve been hopeful that Grant would wind up finding his way. After seeing him open up to Jenn Tran duringThe Bacheloretteseason 21, I felt like Grant would be a solid lead. With a decent amount of emotional availability, Grant seemed to be a responsible, upstanding guy, despite the stories he’d shared about his family struggles in the past....

TheMCU’s decision to cast Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and replace Kang the Conqueror has been somewhat controversial, to say the least, and I am starting to sympathize with the detractors after watchingDaredevil: Born Again.The Multiverse Saga has suffered significant criticismoverall - especially when comparing it to the MCU’s Infinity Saga. Detractors mostly take aim at its lack of direction, oversaturation, and a general downturn in dependability as more movies than ever fail to win over fans and critics alike....

Summary Bards are extremely powerful inDungeons & DragonsandBaldur’s Gate 3, with an amazing spell list, access to magical secrets, and subclass options that make them incredibly versatile. But undoubtedly, their worst feature is Countercharm. In both the video game and the TTRPG, Countercharm is a blemish on an otherwise amazing list of class abilities. Unlocked at level six, Countercharm allows bards to use an action and set up an anti-charm effect in an area around themselves....