This One Little Mistake Pippin Made in Lord of the Rings Helped Save Middle Earth

We all know that Pippin (Billy Boyd) can be a handful inThe Lord of the Rings. Or that time he reveals Frodo’s (Elijah Wood) identity in Bree. Or that time in Minas Tirith when he pledges his services toDenethor (John Noble). Image by Nimesh Niyomal Perera Yes, we’re talking about when he uses the Palantir inThe Return of the King. So looking into the Palantir is actually opening a door for Sauron to look back....

March 22, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Ashley Howard

This Overlooked 2025 Indie Horror Movie Is ‘Clue’ Reimagined as a Slasher

When you think classic whodunits,Cluelikely tops your list. What is Bone Face About? Bone Faceopens on Marigold Camp. Image via Artist Vodka Films Its a quiet night with nothing of note. That is, until two resident counselors receive a call about a dead body. “I’ll be right back!” Image via Artist Vodka Films Much likeClue, it offers upflowery characters and zippy one-linersto inject the story with plenty of humor. Dialogue-heavy, the film relies on the script and line deliveries to carry the narrative and keep you entertained....

March 22, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Andrea Ward

This Tense Netflix Drama Exposes the Elite’s Most Ruthless Power Plays — and No One’s Safe

But these aren’t ordinary outsiders. Performances that transcend the language barrier. Subsequently, we get to experience two different responses to the exposed underbelly. Image via Hive Media Corp Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast

March 22, 2025 · 1 min · 37 words · Heather Christensen

This Wild, Campy, and Utterly Engrossing ’70s Sci-Fi Horror Put the Bee in B-Movie

Bugs are a staple of horror, old and new. Nothing creeps people out like creepy crawlies. Hardened fans of gore still get squeamish when they see a spider, or wince atThe Mists buggy monsters. Image by Federico Napoli More popular than the ubiquity of insects is the use of sexuality in horror. Both a common theme and visual language frequently employed for flare, sex in horror goes way back. Rarely, however, have bugs and sex prominently featured in a horror film together....

March 22, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Christina Bryant

Three Years Before 'Conclave,' Its Director Gave Us a War Breathtaking Film That Will Devastate You — And You Can Stream It Right Now on Netflix

Heres why its worth a watch. Pauls duties range from finding lost soldiers to participating in an attack on Allied lines. The B-plot is similarly arresting. Image via Netflix With the German government collapsing, it fell to AmbassadorMatthias Erzbergerto convey the German wish for peace. “Nothing slower than crawling. Nothing in the world.” Image via Netflix But Bergers version contains an extraordinary depth of feeling that sets it apart from the original....

March 22, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Wendy Shannon DDS

Wait — Didn’t Christopher Nolan Kind of Already Make ‘The Odyssey'?

Were all excited to seeChristopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation ofThe Odysseyfor multiple reasons. When they return, their lives are completely changed,but their journeys have many similarities. Murphy, especially, is better, but her brother Tom (Casey Affleck) is arguably worse. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Fiennes plays a “man of many twists and turns. Athena, however, is a more subtle reference. Image via Paramount Pictures When Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans....

March 22, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Paige Howe

We Are So Glad 'Yellowjackets' Stuck With the Iconic Found-Footage Opening Credits Instead of This

“No return, no return, no reason!” For three seasons ofYellowjackets, that chorus has (probably) been stuck in your head. But it’s hard to deny how addictiveYellowjacketsis when it’s good, especially the opening credits. Custom Image by Annamaria Ward The opening credits set the mood for the series, andYellowjacketsdoes that perfectly. What Were the Early Ideas for the ‘Yellowjackets’ Intro? The best TV introsvary wildly because they reflect the content of the show....

March 22, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Thomas Sandoval

What Is Callandor? 'The Wheel of Time's Sword That Is Not a Sword, Explained

What Is Callandor in ‘The Wheel of Time’ Novels? It is designated as male, because only male channelers can use it. However, Callandor does make one last noteworthy appearance in the series during the Last Battle. Image via Prime Video The enemy of my enemy is my… well, friend doesn’t sound right. Will Prime Video’s ‘The Wheel of Time’ Include Callandor in Future Seasons? Callandor is also integral to Rand’s owngrowth as a male channelerand the Dragon Reborn....

March 22, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Courtney Martin

What's the History Behind Fisk's White Painting in 'Daredevil: Born Again'?

When she asks how the painting makes Fisk feel, he replies, It makes me feel alone. After knocking the teenager down, Bill forces Wilson to repeatedly kick him with increasing savagery. New episodes ofDaredevil: Born Againpremiere Tuesdays on Disney+. Image via Marvel Studios, Disney+ Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast Image via Netflix Image via Netflix

March 22, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Natalie Silva

Why This Man Is the Most Hated Talent Competition Judge of All-Time (and It’s Not Simon Cowell)

In addition, he never hesitated toverbally abuse contestantsand embarrass them on a national scale for entertainment value. Mel B, again? Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast Image via Federico Napoli Image via CNN

March 22, 2025 · 1 min · 36 words · April Carlson

Wolverine Claws Back to Life With New 'X-Men '97' Figure From Mondo

X-Menhas been getting a lot of love from Marvel lately. This includes projects likeMs. Marvel,The MarvelsandDeadpool & Wolverine. Image via Marvel Animation Studios Season 1 of the series was a major critical and commercial success for Disney. That also caused a ton of merchandise to be released for this nostalgic show. Now,Mondohas re-entered the X-Mansion with their latestX-Men 97figure. Wolverine also comes with a base that has the classic X-Men logo on it....

March 22, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Michael Wells

Wondering What Happened to Bill the Pony After ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’? We Have Answers!

While the moviesnever show his fate, Bill’s story is one of the most touching inJ.R.R. Thankfully, the Prancing Pony innkeeper, Barliman Butterbur (David Weatherley), helps them out. Sam immediately bonds with the pony, but it’s never clear why he starts calling it Bill. Custom Image by Zanda Rice “Or they simply referred to it as “Bill’s pony” and it eventually stuck. Either way, when we think of Bill, it’s always the pony, never the other guy....

March 22, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Misty Scott

You Can’t Tell Me JT Thomas Isn’t the Real Villain in His ‘Southern Charm’ Feud With Venita Aspen

Season 10 ofSouthern Charmdelivered one of the most unexpected relationships Jarret “JT” Thomas and Venita Aspen. The two were completely unsuspecting, until the Season 10 trailer dropped, which left fans in shock. Over the season, the two blossomed into something more than friends. Image via Bravo JT confesses he has feelings for her too, but then drops the bomb that hes seeing someone." The way the season has been edited makes Venita look terrible and she’s not happy about that....

March 22, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Jack Mclaughlin