The Real Reason Gi-hun Doesn’t Suspect Player 001 Is A Plant In Squid Game Season 2

Even after the major twist at the end ofSquid Gameseason 1, Gi-hun still doesn’t suspect that Player 001 is a plant in season 2 of the hit Netflix series. InSquid Gameseason 1, Gi-hun became close friends with Player 001 in the games, and was heartbroken when he was seemingly killed. However, at the end of season 1, Gi-hun learned that Player 001, whose real name was Il-nam, was actually one of the people who created the games....

July 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1152 words · Ryan Brooks

The Rings Of Power's Blue Wizard Story Can Only End 1 Way, According To The Lord Of The Rings

There is a Blue Wizard inThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and his story seems headed in one particular direction. Ciaran Hinds played an Istar known as the Dark Wizard inRings of Powerseason 2, but his real identity wasn’t revealed. Season 2 confirmed that the Stranger is Gandalf, leaving the Dark Wizard to be one of the other four Istari - Saruman, Radagast, or one of the two Blue Wizards....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Angelica Barrett

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For July 05, 2025 (Puzzle #608)

Today’sConnectionspuzzle could be quite challenging, as there are a lot of words that may not seem to line up right away. However, there are plenty of opportunities for you to guess right as well, and if you follow along with our tips and tricks,you are sure to find a clue that will help you get the right solution. You can feel assured knowing you have the answers at hand if you need them, so you cannot miss on the last guess if you wanted to....

July 16, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Dawn Benitez

War Of The Rohirrim Was Fast-Tracked To Keep LOTR Rights For More Live-Action Movies

The newly releasedThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimwas fast-tracked to ensure that New Line Cinema kept the franchise’s movie rights. The anime film released on Friday, December 13 and has so far seen disappointing box office returns, placing fifth in its opening weekend. The $4.6 million debut set a new low for aLord of the Ringsfeature filmin the Peter Jackson era. However, box office performance might not have been the studio’s primary concern....

July 16, 2025 · 4 min · 669 words · Joseph Sharp

What "Vae Victis" Means In Gladiator 2 & How It Alludes To Maximus' Character

Acacius' speech after the opening battle scene inGladiator IIis very important to understanding his character. Furthermore, comparing Acacius' speech to Maximus' speech after the opening battle in the firstGladiatormovie brings to light some interesting differences between the two characters. After the release of the firstGladiatorfilm in 2000, Russell Crowe’s Maximus Decimus Meridius became one of the most iconic movie characters of all time. Since Maximus died at theend ofGladiator, Crowe does not appear inGladiator II, but several characters in the sequel mirror the iconic Roman general....

July 16, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Shaun Miller

Where to Find & Catch Dratini in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Where to Find & Catch Dratini in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Sometimes, it’s okay to fall back on the classics. There are always new Pokemon to be found, but Dratini has been around since the very beginning. In this guide, we’ll break downwhere to find and catch Dratini in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Dratini Locations in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Dratini isn’t a difficult Pokemon to locate once you know where you’re going, but catching one early may or may not happen....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Angel Cummings

Why Hobbits Live In Holes, Explained By The Rings Of Power

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris offering viewers a history lesson on Hobbit-holes.The Rings of Powerseason 2has been powering through the range of fantasy races and species popularized by the esteemed J.R.R. Tolkien, including pre-Hobbit races like Harfoots and Stoors. With the Fallohides now being the only ancient pre-Hobbit race thatThe Rings of Powerhas left to adapt,the prequel show is providing a deep dive into the history of Tolkien’s beloved Third Age Hobbits....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Monica Miles

Yes, Jennifer Garner Would Do An Alias Reboot — Why The Underrated TV Heroine Needs To Come Back

Aliasmade Jennifer Garner a star back in the 2000s, and with other shows from that decade getting reboots left and right, it may be worth revisiting. In the show,Garner stars as Sydney Bristow, a double agent for the CIA who’s posing as an operative for a secret criminal and espionage organization called SD-6. Garner played both sides of the fence inAlias, as both the villain and the hero, depending on how the viewer sees the show....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Stephen Terrell

You're Accidentally Killing Your Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons, But This Creator Has A Fix

TheNintendo SwitchJoy-Cons slowly drain battery when they’re not in use, but there’s a solution. If left uncharged, the Joy-Cons will eventually lose battery life and, even worse, become completely unusable due to battery bloat over time. That’s because of one feature of the Switch, which makes it crucial for the Joy-Cons to always be on, even when users think they’re powered down. In a YouTube video,VK’s Channelexplains that Joy-Cons are never completely off, even when they’re disconnected from the console....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Marie Jenkins DVM

"I'm Not Trying To Rip You Off, Meri!": Sister Wives' Kody Denies Trying To Hurt Janelle (But I Remember Him Saying He Wanted To "Screw Over" Janelle)

Sister WivesstarKody Brown’s venting about his post-split life, letting the world know thathe never planned to deprive Meri Brown of what was rightfully hers after their high-drama split, although he did admit to wanting to do something bad to Janelle. As usual, Kody’s simultaneously playing the victim and the villain, so I often have mixed emotions. Yes, I sympathize with Kody sometimes, but at the same time, I feel like he shouldn’t have this sense of vengeance towards Janelle....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Christopher Woods

10 Best Spears In Zelda: TOTK

TheLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomfollows its predecessors in many ways, including giving players access to various weapons for different play styles. While some may prefer a more ranged approach, others enjoy getting up close and personal with melee weapons or a mixture of both. Luckily forZeldafans, there’s no shortage of weapon types inTears of the Kingdom. In fact,there are six weapon types, including spears. Spears are some of the most commonly found weapons inTears of the Kingdomand are what many players choose to start out using....

July 15, 2025 · 9 min · 1901 words · Kevin Guerrero

10 Hilarious Far Side Comics That Remind Readers the Universe Is Laughing At Us (Definitely Not With Us)

The Far Sidebecame legendary for its out-of-this-world perspective on the foibles of human existence, withGary Larson’s comics often carrying the underlying message that life on Earth was a big cosmic joke.Time and again, Larson’s punchlines reminded readers that the universe was laughing at them, not with them. The humor ofThe Far Sideoften involved a degree of alienation – an effect Larson achieved repeatedly throughout the years by usingactual aliens inFar Sidepanels, as well as monsters, anthropomorphized animals, andother recurring character types and elementsthat upended readers' conception of things....

July 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1689 words · Pedro Smith

10 Non-Horror Movies Where All The Main Characters Die

Warning: This article discusses topics of extreme violence and death. Horrorisn’t the only genre with movies where all the main characters die. Some ofthe best movies of all timesee the deaths of one or more characters, and it’s always a shock when a prominent figure dies. However, it’s an unusual occasion in which all the main characters die. Plenty ofslasher movies kill off every character, although this is the staple of the subgenre....

July 15, 2025 · 13 min · 2578 words · Brittany Sanders