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TheMurderMysteryhas formed an integral aspect of popular culture’s landscape since the earliest days of movies and television, a status quo that shows no sign of slowing down. From classic numbers likeCharadeandMurder on the Orient Expressto contemporary rivals such asHot FuzzandKnives Out, cinema has witnessed an array of standout genre offerings over the years, with talented directors in the vein of Alfred Hitchcock, Rian Johnson, and David Fincher all turning in a number ofthe best murder mystery movies of all time....

Summary The Paris 2024 Olympicsmay be over, but that doesn’t mean that viewers can’t get their sporting kicks elsewhere. Sports movies are one of the most unique genres out there, with their unique ability to inspire their viewers while also providing solid entertainment. However, agood sports movie is only as good as the coachwithin it. These coaches stand apart from more traditional movie mentors by not only being measured by their wins and losses, but by how they foster relationships with their students....

Whenever a filmmaker breaks onto the scene with animpressive debut film, there is immense pressure to follow up their groundbreaking first movie with something equally good, if not better. Even if a director’s debut efforts isn’t a massive success straight out of the gate, there’s still a sense of wanting to go bigger for the second outing — bigger stories, bigger names in the cast, and bigger budgets. If the artists in question don’t deliver, they’re said to suffer a sophomore slump, which can be a devastating creative setback....

The Western genre has captured the hearts and minds of audiences for many decades. The tales ofcowboys embarking on an adventure in rugged landscapes full of lawlessness and gun smokehave become some of the most endearing movies ever made. Many Westerns, such asSergio Leone’sDollars Trilogy, are entirely fictional, many are actually based on real-life events and experiences, adding a greater sense of realism to the movies. These movies draw on the real-life experiences of historical figures, whether they are outlaws, revolutionaries, orNative Americans, providing audiences with a greater sense of the historical context at the time....

DC Comics' brand-newAbsolute Universehas already gotten off to an incredible start, taking classic heroes and subverting their conventions in daring ways. From a working-class Batman to a Superman without the Kent family, each character differs from their normal status quo. The DC Universe is changing, and so too is its power-scaling. The Absolute Universe is much darker than DC’s main universe.Born from Darkseid’s energyas opposed to Superman’s, the heroes in this continuity find themselves without the advantages they’ve historically relied on, forced to fight twice as hard to prove themselves....

2025 will mark the 18-year anniversary ofRihanna’s breakout hit single, “Umbrella.” Rihannawas a name that was steadily on the rise by 2007, finding modest early success with “SOS” and “Unfaithful.” Soon enough, on March 29, Rihanna’s superstardom became undeniable upon Def Jam’s release of “Umbrella,” having her credibility boosted by a feature from Jay-Z and production/writing credits from The-Dream, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, and Kuk Harrell. As fate would have it, “Umbrella” would fall into Rihanna’s lap, maintaining an enduring legacy....

After a recent tease about the contents of the upcomingAetherdriftset, I think I know whichMagic: The Gatheringcharacters will be getting cards.Aetherdriftfocuses on a race across three different planes inMagic’s multiverse, Avishkar, Ahmonkhet, and Muraganda. Racers include somefamiliar faces like Chandra Nalaaralong with some new characters like Sita Varma AKA Spitfire. Though a lot of the set’s main story has already been released,what happens in the story doesn’t always relate to which characters get cards....

TheRed Dead Redemptiongames are so appealing because they offer an unparalleled world with a great story.Red Dead Redemption 2offers a huge, detailed world where you can spend hours exploring and interacting with its complex characters. After putting roughly 200 hours into this incredible series(and probably double that in lore videos), I’ve noticed the deeper storylines and how they could develop in a possible third game. There are plenty of speculative articles about who could be the main character for the third game, fromSadie, now a bounty hunter, toArthur’s very own dad....

Alien: Romulus Rotten Tomatoes Score Smashes Into All-Timer Territory Summary A behind-the-scenes video reveals a look atAlien: Romulus' amazingly practical Xenomorph effects during the creature’s development. Directed by Fede Álvarez, the latestAlienmovie is set between the events of the franchise’s first two films and follows a group of young space colonists who, while scavenging an abandoned space station, come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe – a Xenomorph....

As the King of the Monsters, Godzillahas proven himself to be extremely powerful, but there have been times when the kaiju has been defeated by humans in theGodzillamovies. Godzilla originally debuted in the 1954 Japanese movie,Godzilla, and has since become a steadfast figure in pop culture, with countless references in international media.The kaiju has appeared in an impressive 38 movies, with eachGodzilla movie presenting a different versionof the monster throughout its many eras, and the monster has battled multiple foes over the years....

Andorseason 2 premiered last night in the U.K., and the cast have just given us so many more reasons to be excited about the nextStar WarsTV show. The first season ofAndorwon popular and critically acclaim, and it’s generally considered thebestStar WarsTV showto date. The cast were in London last night for the premiere, and couldn’t help expressing their love for showrunner Tony Gilroy’s show in so many brief interview clips. Here are some of the most notable moments....

This article covers topics such as rape and sexual violence, which some individuals may find distressing. Anna Kendrick, who starred in and directed the 2024 true-crime movieWoman of the Hour, admitted that she didn’t want to make any money off of the film.Woman of the Hourserves as Kendrick’s directorial debut and chronicles Sheryl Bradshaw’s 1978 appearance on the showThe Dating Game, whereone of the contestants would later be revealed as a serial killer....

With the explosive success ofBaldur’s Gate 3,Dungeons & Dragonsis as popular as ever with a large pool of new players wanting to get into the ever-iconic tabletop game. WhileBG3does an excellent job of introducing many concepts and mechanics ofD&Din an easy-to-digest format, it can still be jarring for players to go from the AAA gaming experience to the tabletop. The latest trailer forD&D’s virtual tabletop aims to bridge the gap between the beloved RPG and traditional gameplay, but it’s not as easy as it may seem....