Fallout’s Todd Howard Addresses Whether the TV Series Is Really Fallout 5

Our series sits in relation to the games as the games sit in relation to each other. Its almost like wereFallout 5, Nolan told the outlet. I dont want to sound presumptuous, but its just a non-interactive version of it, right? Some worried fans quickly took this to mean that the TV series was replacing aFallout 5game. But thats not the case, according to Nolan and Howard when we ask about the quote....

March 9, 2024 · 2 min · 227 words · Emily Carpenter

No, Zack Snyder, Batman Doesn’t Need to Kill

Superstitious and cowardly, a criminal just watchedBatmantake down two of her armed and powerful comrades. Ill kill the kid. When Batman does not respond, she yells louder, fearing that the Dark Knight doesnt take her seriously. Believe me man, I will! Believe me Bearing the weapon he took from another criminal, Batman shoots the criminal, killing her instantly. He grabs the toddler before he can hit the ground and nestles the boy safely against his chest....

March 9, 2024 · 3 min · 434 words · Charles Powell

Poor Things: Mark Ruffalo Embodies the Stupidity of the Patriarchy to a Tee

All hes interested in is how Bella seems excited by his presence. And so he saunters away with a smile after answering her question, introducing himself as Mr. Duncan Wedderburn. Duncan thinks that hes hit the jackpot. I hate polite society, he tells Bella (Emma Stone) with flourish. Its fucking boring and destroys ones soul. Its God who tells Max to marry Bella, insisting on the limitations that he puts on his experiment....

March 9, 2024 · 2 min · 295 words · Heather Richardson

Best Deck-Building Games to Play If You Love Balatro

Im in the latter camp. Balatrointroduces itself slowly and surely by trading off players knowledge of poker. The better the hand you play, the more points you get. Youre already too deep in. Each run is an exploration of three sequential worlds, which gradually reveal themselves as you progress. What makes the gameplay loop so compelling is that each decision is often a trade-off. you could recruit a new monster, but it means bidding farewell to one of your existing ones....

March 8, 2024 · 2 min · 313 words · Eric Roach

Damsel Review: Millie Bobby Brown’s Girl Power Princess Story Isn’t Anything New

On the surface,Damselmight seem like a fresh and exciting take on a centuries old story. And on the surface, it does deliver on that promise. Brown kicks ass as Elodie throughout her journey in the dragons lair. But the movie also insists on spoon feeding Elodies intelligence and capabilities to us before she even gets there. Aside from Elodie,Damseldoesnt really know how to handle the other women either. Not when there are so many women and nonbinary people telling their own empowering stories on screen....

March 8, 2024 · 1 min · 137 words · Dr. Jason Nichols

Eugene Levy Gets So Many Fits Off in The Reluctant Traveler Season 2

The premise ofThe Reluctant Traveleris a simple one. Theres a traveler and hes reluctant, you see. Buts hes also much more than that. Thats because the titular reluctant traveler in this Apple TV+ docuseries is none other than comedy legend Eugene Levy. The Reluctant Travelerseason 2 keeps that same format in place, albeit with some tweaks. So we wanted season 2 to feel like the next step, Brindley said. So many people talk about doing Europe....

March 8, 2024 · 2 min · 358 words · Kathleen Fletcher

Former Xbox Boss Says We May Be Coming to the End of Console Gaming

Are we entering the final generation of console gaming? Yeah, well the numbers dont lie. Lets not forget hardware is a messy business, Moore says. Moore expands on the smartphone point by citing a world dominated by social media content. Its a familiar argument that many have been making since around the time the iPhone launched in 2007. Then again, Moore says that Microsoft was also having versions of those conversations even back then....

March 8, 2024 · 1 min · 187 words · Isaac Lee

Furiosa Will Skip One Aspect of the Charlize Theron Version of the Mad Max Character

George Millerknows a thing or two about iconic looks. The ragged black leather aesthetic continues to be shorthand for a bleak future, even today. (Just look at the upcomingFalloutTV series.) But there is one thing missing from Taylor-Joys version: the buzz cut. Speaking toEmpire, Taylor-Joy revealed that it was Miller who nixed the hairdo for the prequel. I was so excited to shave my head, she said. Then George saw me in real life, and went, No, we cant!...

March 8, 2024 · 2 min · 260 words · Matthew Orr

How Timestalker Reinvents the Rom-Com as Existential Sci-Fi

Alice Lowes Timestalker sees lovers reincarnated through the ages, for better or worse. This article appears in the SXSW 2024 issue ofDen of Geekmagazine. Check out all of our SXSW coveragehere. Any time one happens, its like a miracle. Its like my gravestone in a film. I mean, its high-concept. But for me, its quite serious, says Lowe. Its reincarnation, but its about time as well. And its about second chances and fucking up....

March 8, 2024 · 2 min · 252 words · Pam Shaffer

Link Tank: Zack Snyder Actually Believes Rebel Moon Had More Viewers Than Barbie

That seems completely absurd… Read more at The A.V. With the police unable to help, Emily takes it upon herself to investigate the disappearance of her partner. A small clue leads her to the discovery of an unregulated world far removed from her own. Soon, Emilys journey to reconnect becomes a struggle for survival. Its going to be a busy year for actress Robin Wright. Read more at Collider Anime fans are mourning the death of the creator behind theDragon Ballfranchise, Akira Toriyama....

March 8, 2024 · 1 min · 88 words · Nancy Lara

Love Lies Bleeding Ending Explained

This Love Lies Bleeding article contains spoilers. But things are complicated when Jackie takes off for the bodybuilding competition after Lou warns her to lay low. Jackie sees herself, as noted above, like a superhero capable of such physical transformation. They see each other as beautiful. Love Lies Bleeding is in theaters now.

March 8, 2024 · 1 min · 53 words · Catherine Morales

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem Cast Give Us a First Look at “the Oxford Five”

This article appears in the SXSW 2024 issue ofDen of Geekmagazine. Check out all of our SXSW coveragehere. Alex Sharp as Will Downing What did you know about this role when you auditioned? I didnt have any context, really. Id heard of the books, but I had not read them. I just knew it was like a sci-fi thing from the guys fromGame of Thrones. Credit: Chris Baker/Netflix Ad content continues below...

March 8, 2024 · 3 min · 497 words · Stanley Hansen

Oddity: The Haunted Wooden Mannequin Isn’t Even the Scariest Part of the Movie

Exclusive: Irish director Damian McCarthy discusses Oddity, his horrifying ode to bizarre trinkets. This article appears in the SXSW 2024 issue ofDen of Geekmagazine. Check out all of our SXSW coveragehere. So, can we expect anyAnnabelle-style spin-offs in the works? Perhaps notalthough eagle-eyed viewers might spot a few throwbacks to some of his earlier creations. I wasnt that forward-thinking, McCarthy laughs. That story feels told, and its done. Something about it has always seemed to appeal to me, so Im excited!...

March 8, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Katherine Smith