The Matrix’s Controversial Sequels Were Never Bad, And The First Movie Proves It

The sequels toThe Matrixwere never universally liked, but they were never bad, and the original film shows why. Theranking of every movie inThe Matrixfranchiseis fairly easy: the original stands well above the rest. After three additional movies and 25 years, none of the Wachowski sisters' films have managed to recapture the magic that made the first so special. The sequels toThe Matrixcertainly aren’t as good as the original, but they’ve also received a much harsher backlash than they deserve....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1386 words · Alyssa Chan

This Prison Break Character's Death Killed The Show's Best Chance For A Great Spinoff

Prison Breakis reportedly getting a reboot, but it killed off the character who gave the show its best chance for a spin-off.Prison Breakhad a TV show reboot and a movie, but none captured the tension of the original show, which typically ended its episodes with nail-biting cliffhangers.Prison Breakis centered on the structural engineer Michael Scofield, whose brother is falsely imprisoned in a building that he designed. Michael gets the blueprints tattooed on his body and enters the prison to break his brother out, along with several other characters, known asPrison Break’s “Fox River Eight....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Jordan Smith

What Is The Next Pokémon Game?

Since its debut, thePokémonseries has kept things fresh by regularly releasing new mainline games. With spin-offs likePokémon SnaporPokémon Legends: Arceus, as well as remakes of older generations filling the gaps between mainline games, a newPokémongame is always seemingly on the horizon. At the moment, while we await Gen 10 news, the latest in that steady flow of Pokémon games is that of the recently showcasedPokémon Legends: Z-A. After the recent releases ofPokémongames, the lack of a release in 2024 was somewhat surprising....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1243 words · Terry Ramos

Which Baldur’s Gate 3 Rogue Subclass Is Best At Stealing Things?

Summary Rogues inBaldur’s Gate 3have three options for their subclass. These are thethief, the assassin, and the arcane trickster. Each comes from a larger selection of subclasses available inD&D, and as their names would suggest,each subclass specializes in a certain facetof the skills rogues are expected to exhibit. Rogues are skill experts withinBaldur’s Gate 3, expected to excel in many of the Dexterity-based ability checks that the game contains.Sneaking around, picking locks and pockets, and getting their hands on protected valuablesare usual party roles for a rogue....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Laura Matthews

Why American Remake Of Train To Busan Is Delayed Addressed By Attached Director: "I Have Been Ready Since 2020 But..."

The American remake ofTrain to Busangets a new update from the attached director. Released in 2016, director Yeon Sang-ho’s original Korean film follows a group of people on a passenger train from Seoul to Busan as a zombie virus outbreak consumes South Korea. The horror flick was a hit and an AmericanTrain to Busanremake was subsequently announced in 2021 with James Wan producing and the titleThe Last Train to New York....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Sarah Mullen

Wonder Woman Vs Captain America: Which Superhero Has The Stronger Shield?

BothWonder WomanandCaptain Americafamously use shields in the DC Extended Universe and Marvel Cinematic Universe, respectively, but which superhero has the stronger shield? Since his debut,Captain America has always used a shieldas his primary offensive and defensive weapon, along with his legendary hand-to-hand combat skills. Wonder Woman originally relied on a combination of fisticuffs and her enhanced lasso, but after the post-Crisis era, she began using Amazonian magic-enhanced swords and shields as well....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Ryan Johnson

Xbox Game Pass Is In An Impossible Position For 2025

It’s no secret that Microsoft has spent the last few years pushing for players to joinXbox Game Pass. With its line-up of incredible titles, alongside the Cloud Gaming function that was added to the Ultimate tier, Game Pass is being advertised as the easiest and most accessible way for players to experience the best gaming has to offer. The service clearly appeals to a range of players, with millions using Game Pass on a monthly basis....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Aaron Hernandez

You Might've Missed The Umbrella Academy Making An MCU Actor Canon In Season 4

Warning: spoilers ahead forThe Umbrella Academyseason 4. Summary Spider-Man meetsThe Umbrella Academy, as Netflix’s quirky superhero series makes Tom Holland canon, albeit with a curiously retro twist.The Umbrella Academy’s final season primarily takes place within the reset universe created by Sir Reginald and Allison Hargreeves at the end of season 3, and is just one of manyUmbrella Academytimelinesthat exist within the show’s fictional multiverse. When season 4 begins, artifacts from those alternate realities start bleeding over, andJean & Gene Thibedeau of the Keepersare spilling blood to collect them....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Lisa Wilson

You Won't Believe Which Celebrity Harley Quinn Dreams of Marrying, We Promise

The celebrityHarley Quinndreams of marrying is so unexpected, no fan would ever see it coming. Since her turn to being an antihero, Harley Quinn’s love life has been one of the most interesting aspects of her character. However, while her most famous (successful) relationship to date is between her and Poison Ivy, she secretly has a crush on the most unlikely celebrity: Gary Busey. The story inHarley Quinn#42by Frank Tieri and Alain Mauricet takes place during the age of Old Lady Harley in a spoof of Marvel’s ownOld Man Loganstoryline....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · James Hoffman

10 Actors Who Have Never Appeared In A Horror Movie (But Should)

There are plenty of top tier actors who have yet to appear in ahorrormovie, but they would be fantastic if they were cast. A lot of actors get their start performing in lower budget, smaller-scale productions, like horror movies. For this reason, horror is often one of the first genres that rising stars may find themselves appearing in. Thanks to the focus on gritty, dark, and often grounded stories, horror is a genre that lends itself well to being cheaper to produce....

August 3, 2025 · 9 min · 1767 words · Brenda Smith

9-1-1 Can Finally Be Good Again After It Fixed Season 8's Worst Parts In Just A Single Episode

9-1-1season 8 has finally put one of its most irritating storylines in the past, meaningthe series can finally get back on track and return to its former glory.The ABC procedural dramaTV show created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear debuted its eighth season (and second one on ABC) at the end of September 2025-07-24-1season 8 premiered with a bee-nado disaster, and for the first handful of episodes, it was evident that something wasn’t right....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Thomas Sellers

90 Day Fiancé’s Shaeeda Sween Is Nervous & Emotional After Being Criticized As “Lazy” Over Controversial Parenting Decision

Pregnant Shaeeda Sween from90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?gets emotional as her due date approaches. She has always wanted tohave a baby with Bilal Hazziez. However, personal differences and two miscarriages have caused delays in their plans, leading to a lot of stress for Shaeeda. In early 2024,Shaeeda became pregnant againand announced the news to her fans. She transitioned into a mommy influencer, sharing baby-related content online. However, in October 2024,Shaeeda faced criticism for promotinga baby formula maker, withsome accusing her of promoting baby formula over breastfeeding....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Alexis Colon

After 64 Years, An Iconic Green Lantern Betrays the Corps, Officially Becoming a Yellow Lantern

Warning: Spoilers for Green Lantern Civil Corps Special #1 An iconic member of DC’sGreen LanternCorps has just returned from the dead – and immediately joined the Sinestro Corps, in a betrayal that hasrocked Lantern lore to its core. The Corps has fractured under the tyrannical rule of Lord Premier Thaaros, and that divide runs deeper than ever thanks to a shocking betrayal. In the preview forGreen Lantern Civil Corps Special#1 – written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Jeremy Adams, with art by Salvador Larroca – John Stewart flies around witha construct his Power Ring has createdof his sister, Ellie....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Steven Moore