"It's Absurd": Adolescence Writer Shuts Down Claims Of Race-Swapping Netflix's True Story

Adolescencewriter Jack Thorne directly addresses online assumptions that the Netflix crime drama had race-swapped harrowing real-world crimes that the series had been based on, effectively dismissing the prevalent rumors. The 2025 Netflix miniseries focused on the fictional Millers, a seemingly ordinary British family whose peaceful lives are shattered when their son becomes the leading suspect in a horrific murder. Starring Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper,Adolescencereviewspraised the show’s writing, performances, and production techniques, and it raised widespread discussions about its tackling of toxic masculinity and misogyny in online spaces and its effects on younger generations....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Joan Allen

10 Biggest Plot Holes In Batman Movies

As great as the various cinematic endeavors ofBatmanare, their narratives aren’t always exactly airtight, with plenty of plot holes being discovered in his most famous films over the years. Withevery Batman moviethat comes out, a new interpretation of the Gotham City mythos is dispensed for audiences to chew on, with exciting narratives that often hang the lives of the entire city in the balance. Sadly, Batman’s stories on screen don’t always make perfect sense, as some of them feature alarming discrepancies in logic or storytelling....

July 28, 2025 · 9 min · 1895 words · David Francis

10 Classic War Movies That Are Surprisingly Brutal

The grave and unforgiving nature of war is put on full display in the most brutalwar movies. Depicting extreme violence or emotional distress in films and TV can be a risk, as there’s always the potential for it to be deemed exploitative or sensational. However, when done right,these films are lauded for their realism and sinceritywhen illustrating the harrowing truth about war. Surprisinglybrutal war movies come from all sorts of angles....

July 28, 2025 · 11 min · 2280 words · Mrs. Caitlin Sloan

10 Harsh Realties Of Rewatching The Sixth Sense, 25 Years Later

Summary The Sixth Sensehas just turned 25 years old, and while the M. Night Shyamalan film is still great, the movie does have some problems that weren’t as apparent when the movie first released in 1999. The legacy ofThe Sixth Senseis enormous,with it launching the careers of director M. Night Shyamalan and actor Haley Joel Osmentwhile also introducing the world to one of thebest twist endings of all time.The Sixth Sensehas remained in the pop culture ethos for two and a half decades now, although many haven’t fully realized these 10 harsh realities....

July 28, 2025 · 10 min · 1972 words · Maria Pham

10 Horror Books That Terrified Me, And I Usually Don't Get Scared

Summary As someone who loves thehorrorgenre, I’ve read many scary books in my time, but there are some that stick out because of just how terrifying they were. While audiences mostly get into horror via movies,new horror booksare a massive part of the literary world. Reading words on a page may not seem that horrifying, but some authors have a way of making their readers feel as if they are truly in the story....

July 28, 2025 · 10 min · 2025 words · Randall Hawkins

10 Strongest Hulk Allies in Marvel Lore (Ranked by Power Level)

TheHulkmay be ‘The Strongest One There Is,’ but that doesn’t mean he never needs help. When Bruce Banner’s alter-ego is in real trouble, there are a select few allies he can call on - people who will be there for him even if it means taking on the gods themselves. Some possess gamma powers, some are alien powerhouses, and others are from the team Hulk has worked withwaymore times than the Avengers....

July 28, 2025 · 10 min · 2071 words · Cole Brown

15 Best Episodes Of NCIS From All 21 Seasons, Ranked

Summary The 15 best episodes ofNCISacross its 21 seasons comprise unique qualities that make them stand out. With an institutional presence on network television that spans over two decades,NCISoffers many episodes to choose from. Whether it’s stories driven by Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs or developments under the leadership of former FBI agent Alden Parker, narratives whereinthe cast ofNCISexperience profound personal and professional development are the best. It could take years to watch the entireNCISseries, so episodes that allow viewers to get to the hearts of the characters more quickly are instrumental....

July 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1414 words · Zachary Daniel

7 Reasons Companion's Reviews Are So Positive

The 2025 genre-blending psychological thriller-comedyCompanionhas received overwhelmingly positive reviews, earning aRotten Tomatoesscore of 93%.Companion’spositive reviews make it one of the best films of the new year in a month that has historically offered some of the least compelling new theatrical releases, such as 2024’sNight Swim(20% on Rotten Tomatoes)and the recentMark Wahlberg villain effort inFlight Risk(24% onRotten Tomatoes).Companionwas written and directed by Drew Haddock (My Dead Ex,Mr. Pickles). A New Line Cinema production,Companionreleases in theaters on June 13, 2025, by Warner Bros....

July 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1621 words · Ivan Kim

8 Winners & 4 Losers From WWE SummerSlam 2024

Summary WWEcontinued their red-hot 2024 asSummerSlamtook place at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, OH. The second-biggest show of the year was not short on incidents as Cody Rhodes retained his WWE Championship in his match against Solo Sikoa, with help from a returning Roman Reigns. Drew McIntyre overcame CM Punk controversially, Nia Jax dethroned Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship, and two men captured their first main roster gold, with Bron Breakker beating Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship, and LA Knight beating Logan Paul for the United States Championship respectively....

July 28, 2025 · 10 min · 1992 words · Cathy Fisher

90 Day Fiancé: Where Is Yamir Castillo Living Now After His Split With Chelsea Macek?

90 Day FiancéstarYamir Castillo was the first ever musical superstarfans watched on the show when, lately, each season has a singer or a rapper who’s basically signed up for the show to get clout. Yamir was from Nicaragua and was a part of aboy band called Myla Vox. Chelsea couldn’t stop gushing when she introduced her fiancé as a Nicaraguan popstar. Mylah Vox was the first boy band in Nicaragua. However, Yamir quit his band just so he couldmove to the U....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Chelsea Burns

90 Day Fiancé’s Big Ed Brown Reveals New Health Issues In Disturbing Hospital Video Amid Liz Woods’ Cancer Diagnosis

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starBig Ed Brownlanded in the hospital as revealed in a concerning video sharing his latest health problems.Big Ed is a 59-year-old manfrom San Diego who was first seen in90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Daysseason 4.Big Ed became sort of an icon after he put mayonnaise in his hairto make himself look younger for his girlfriend, Rose Vega, who was half his age. His next girlfriend, Liz Woods, was also a much younger....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Pamela Stewart

After Seeing The Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolutions Leaks, There's One I'm Most Hyped For

Pokémon Legends: Z-Awill reportedly include a good number of new Mega Evolutions, and a list of more Pokémon that are getting them has supposedly been leaked online. Right off the bat, it’s worth noting that these leaks have not been officially confirmed by Game Freak, and no source for them was given by the content creator who shared the news. While this isn’t exactly uncommon for leaks - accurate or not - because sources could land themselves in trouble for sharing information like this....

July 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Monica Jackson

Ahead of Its Finale, Solo Leveling Season 2 Shares a Sneak-Peek at a Major Hunter's Debut

AsSolo Levelingseason 2 nears its thrilling conclusion, fans are eagerly awaiting the debut of an important character set to make waves in the series. Liu Zhigang, China’s National Level Hunter, is about to make his long-anticipated first appearance, a reveal that promises to elevate the stakes of an already intense storyline. With his incredible abilities and formidable reputation, Liu Zhigang’s arrival is expected to shake up the power dynamics within theSolo Levelinguniverse....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · William Arroyo