Emilia Pérez and the Oscars’ Other Scandalous Campaign Takedowns and Self-Sabotages

Think Hollywood is a nasty town already? Check out some of the ways that Oscar nominees have been taken down. Which is a shame, since 2024 was in fact apretty damn good year for film. And Hearst did not take kindly to Welles portrayal. Ad content continues below Hearstsfull-on assault on the filmand Welles went far beyond the Oscars. He also banned any mention of it or advertising for it from his media empire....

February 4, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Shawn Ellis

Fantastic Four First Steps Trailer Breakdown: Galactus, New Costumes, and Red Ghost?!

The Marvel Age of Heroes is about to begin! Watch it below if you havent already. Ad content continues below However, Pascal lets that tone soften when Reed is behind closed doors with Sue. The crisis of faith shown in the trailer reveals a key aspect of Reeds personality. Stretch powers always look great on the page, but never look good on screen. Maybe Marvels nailed it and theyre waiting until the next trailer to show it off....

February 4, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Jean Dean

How Lost’s Worst Episode Helped Save the Show

Its never been controversial to claim that Stranger in a Strange Land is the worst episode ofLost. Yet,Lostfans everywhere should be at least a little grateful for Stranger in a Strange Land. Without Stranger in a Strange Land,Lostmay have become something far worse. What Makes Stranger in a Strange Land So Bad? On paper, Stranger In a Strange Land doesnt seem worthy of widespread scorn. whereas many other flashbacks gradually revealed richer character tapestries....

February 4, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Benjamin Berger

Hulu’s Paradise: The Literary and Musical Easter Eggs That Could Explain That Big Twist

Hulu murder mystery Paradise came out of the gate with a big twist. Roald Dahl might help us predict the next one. This article contains spoilers forParadiseepisodes 1-3. Ad content continues below The book makes an appearance early on in episode 1 ofParadise. Through this speech, we learn Xaviers wife has died and he blames Cal for her death. Then comes the real twist. InParadise, the United States we think weve been watching no longer exists....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Debbie Flores

Avengers: Doomsday Doesn’t Need Chris Evans as Captain America

Chris Evans says Steve Rogers is retired, and that’s good news for Avengers: Doomsday. Leave it to ol Steve Rogers to say, No, I dont think I will. Initial reports suggested thatChris Evanswould joinRobert Downey Jr.andthe Russo BrothersforAvengers: Doomsday. But in a new conversation withEsquire,Anthony Mackiestated that Evans downplayed those rumors. In fact, the absence of Steve Rogers asCaptain Americamay be the best thing for the movie. The elderly Steve absolutely made the right choice when he handed the shield to Sam Wilson inEndgame....

February 3, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Lisa Gonzalez

Breaking Bad and Netflix Is The Most Mutually Beneficial Relationship in TV History

Breaking Bad won’t be leaving Netflix until 2027. But how much longer can this beneficial but tenuous relationship last? This feels like a sweet relief in thatBreaking Badwas originally expected to betaken off the streamer on February 10. Box Cutter debuted on July 17, 2011. This was the platform the majority of TV fans were introduced toBreaking Bad. Ask most people where they first saw Walters tighty whities and its probably going to be Netflix....

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Jacob Martinez

Every Single One of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Books Ranked From Good to Great

Theres no such thing as a bad Discworld novel, but which are Sir Pterrys very best? But it is a nice farewell to many of the Discs most beloved characters all the same. Read it as a curiosity after youve read all the other books, maybe. It only comes just ahead ofSourcerybecause without it, none of the rest of the Discworld series would exist. (And yes, we know there are some of you out there whose favourite will beRaising SteamorSourcerytoo)....

February 3, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Gregory Collins

Fantastic Four Trailer Teaser Already Features One Excellent Marvel Callback

The countdown is on. As is increasingly common, Marvel has announced the big trailer event with a smaller teaser. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, the Thing, and the Human Torch. The Marvel-1 obviously plays an important role in comic book lore. The Marvel-1 pointed toward what would become perhaps the greatest name in American comics. The Marvel-1 looks great in the teaser trailer, fully embracing the movies retro-futuristic aesthetic. Fantastic Four: First Steps launches into theaters on July 25....

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Emily Quinn

Nosferatu’s Jarin Blaschke Chats Oscar Nomination, Robert Eggers, and That Ending Sunrise

In one of the warmest moments duringRobert EggersNosferatu, a kindly professor inquires about the ownership of a cat. The feline in question is keeping company with a woman cursed by a vampires attention. She has no master or mistress, young Ellen Hutter smiles. One suspects cinematographer Jarin Blaschke can relate. [And when she gets there], Im like, Oh sorry, theyre announcing the Academy Awards. And shes like, Okay.Anyway, wheres the cat litter?...

February 3, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Virginia Floyd

PlayStation Is Finally Fixing Its Worst Modern Gaming Mistake

Ad content continues below Its understandable that this requirement has been frustrating for PC gamers. They shouldnt have to jump through extra hoops to enjoy these games.

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 27 words · Elizabeth Johnson

Star Trek Captains Ranked From Worst to Best

And no question breaks the bonds of peace like that of the best captain in Starfleet. Those caveats aside, here are the seven main Captains ranked from worst to best. Okay, maybe thats not fair. We cant really hold Archer to the same standard applied to other Captains on this list. But even with all of that in mind, Archer still firmly takes the bottom of the list. Unfortunately, genre TV vetScott Bakulacouldnt find the mode to accentuate those qualities....

February 3, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Heidi Kim

The Biggest Comics Coming in 2025: Marvel, DC, Collectors Editions, and More

Ready to read some great superhero adventures in 2025? Here are the Marvel and DC comics you absolutely need to keep an eye on this year! WhileWonder Womancontinues,Black Canary: Best of the Bestreaches its conclusion with issue #6 coming in April. New Godspicks up after the death of Darkseid, which threw the universe into chaos. Miracle and Big Barda. Zatanna Deticxe teg! With her old-school showstopper costume and her backwards-spoken spells, Zatanna has long been a fan favorite....

February 3, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Nicholas Liu

The Gorge: Exclusive London Film Screening for Den of Geek Readers

One year-long mission in a mysterious, deadly location. Those are the rules ofThe Gorge, a new Apple Original high-octane thriller from director Scott Derrickson. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller and Sigourney Weaver,The Gorgeis headed to Apple TV+ on February 14. They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy. Check out the trailer here: Ad content continues below What is the truth about the Gorge?...

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Steven Smith