Every Book Isaac Reads in Heartstopper Season 3

The books Isaac reads on Heartstopper are far more than just props, they send a message to fans. Alice OsemansHeartstoppersends fans the exact same message with each new season. Be warned though Charlie and Isaac are not kidding about it being sad. Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Lets say it again: Isaac hastaste. Susanna Clarkes 2020 novelPiranesiis baffling, beautiful and absolutely transportive. Can You Identify These Books? Which books did Isaac bring to the zoo and to study hall?...

October 3, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · David Maxwell

Heartstopper Season 3’s “Journey” Is One of the Best TV Episodes of the Year

This article contains spoilers forHeartsopperseason 3 through episode 4. The biggest downside of the binge-watching era onNetflixis the extinction of single-episode significance. Set smack dab in the middle of everything, Journey symbolizes thatHeartstopperhas elevated into peak TV. Its a remarkable sequence of events that starts with Nicks POV. Nick is trapped by his boyfriends excruciation. Charlies life inside of rehab mirrors Nicks sense of dread, but in a much different way....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 223 words · Rita Castro

Joker 2 Ending Explained: Let’s Unpack That Shocker

This article containsJoker: Folie a Deux spoilers. At least until Arthur donned copious amounts of pancake makeup and blew ol Murray away on live broadcast television. Ad content continues below But he still hears it. Its a brutal ending, and one which will probably leave more than a few viewers stunned. Yet that is not how Arthurs story is revealed to end inJoker 2. It is a scene-by-scene stripping of the comic book trappings Arthur assembled in the first movie....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 396 words · Katie Allison

Joker: Folie à Deux Review: A Tuneless Musical Even with Lady Gaga

Todd Philips anti-hero sequel is messy, dull and too long, despite the great cast. There has been much discourse of late about the idea of superhero movie fatigue. Too much CGI, no peril, hokey humor, etc. Well this aint that. But that might be one of the few plus points of this absolute mess of a movie. Picking up some time after the events ofJoker, Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) is incarcerated in Arkham....

October 3, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Brittany Chandler

Salem’s Lot Adaptations Keep Getting Stephen King’s Vampire Wrong

Stephen King’s novel Salem’s Lot is about a classical vampire in a small American town. So why do the adaptations make the vampire Barlow into just a beast? The elusive Mr. Barlow. Even when Barlow finally introduces himself in the novel, he remains obscure. The form shifted and came from the shadows. In the faint light, Corey saw a middle-aged man with a black mustache and deep, bright eyes. The idea of a real vampire appearing in the present drives the novelSalems Lot....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 309 words · Sandra Robertson

The Rings of Power Season 2 Ending Explained: What’s Next in the Battle for Middle-earth

This Lord of the Rings article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power. Celebrimbor is bound and bloody, having clearly been beaten and tortured by the Dark Lord. Theres an element of rage and sadness, really. Hes lost a creative partner and someone that inspired him. He was a smith and Celebrimbor is one of the greatest smiths to ever live. Celebrimbor is dead, and a great light of the age has gone out....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · 630 words · Emily Rollins

The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 8 Review: Durin’s Bane and the Stranger’s Name

This review contains spoilers forThe Lord of the Rings: The rings of Powerseason 2 episode 8. There are some epic scenes and beautiful moments in here, along with some slightly wobblier ones. The other particularly effective scene is poor old Celebrimbors swan song. Charles Edwards has put in a brilliant performance as Celebrimbor this season. Tolkien derived the name Gandalf from the real-worldElder Edda, a collection of poems written in Old Norse....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Stephanie Flores

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Delivers the Best Version of Dark Link Ever

37 years since his debut, Dark Link is ready for the spotlight andEchoes of Wisdomreally delivers. Notoriously difficult, the duel with Dark Link remains one of the toughest boss fights in the series. Unlike his debut, the background for this Dark Link is shrouded in mystery. Each of these encounters sees Dark Link employ a new strategy and weapon against Zelda. Upon defeating him, Zelda earns the real Links weapon herself to aid in her quest....

October 3, 2024 · 1 min · 141 words · Haley Grant

Link Tank: The Krabby Patty from SpongeBob SquarePants is Becoming a Reality

The iconic burger from SpongeBob SquarePants will be available above sea level and more in Link Tank! Have you always kraved a Krabby Patty fromSpongeBob SquarePants? If the answer is yes, then youre in luck! Nickelodeon is teaming up with Wendys and many other restaurants to make Krabby Patties a reality. The new poster forTerrifier 3might be perfect for you. However, the film holds a legacy three decades later unlike many others....

October 2, 2024 · 1 min · 172 words · Alyssa Rivera

Salem’s Lot Review: Sumptuous Stephen King Adaptation Drips Nostalgia

With a heroic swell in the soundtrack, Mark returns to his feet. And when Richie charges for another assault, Mark takes the aggressor down and pins his arm back. Despite Richie squealing Uncle! Mark keeps the hold until their teacher Mr. Burke (Bill Camp) arrives to break it up. After assuring the kids that he recognizes Richies wrongdoing, Mr. Burke imparts one lesson on Mark. We take people at their word here in the Lot....

October 2, 2024 · 2 min · 269 words · April Henderson

Slow Horses Season 4 Episode 5 Review: Grave Danger

Hows River getting out of this one? Spoilers in our penultimate season four review. Warning: contains spoilers for Slow Horses Season 4 Episode 5 Grave Danger. Has Patrice le Terminateur gone rogue, or was kidnapping River rather than killing him always the plan? It all rests on where Rivers being taken now towards Frank, or away from him. To quoteYoda: no, there is another. a headache she wont forget in a hurry....

October 2, 2024 · 2 min · 216 words · Mark Walker

The Dynamic Duo Robin Movie Means DC Is Ready to Take on Batman’s Biggest Problem

With the new movie Dynamic Duo, DC is finally ready to reteam Batman and Robin. Here’s why this is a very good thing. In the new DCU movie universe, that is going to change. According to an announcement from DC Studios co-presidentJames Gunn, Batman will be lonely no more. Ad content continues below The plan worked. Robin helped boost Batmans popularity and launched a wave of teen sidekicks.Captain Americapalled around with Bucky....

October 2, 2024 · 1 min · 170 words · Matthew Peterson

The Wolf Man vs. Dracula: Inside an Unmade Universal Monsters Classic

When most folks think of Universal horror, certain images spring to mind. He also said Jack Pierces famous Wolf Man makeup design was tested on Chaney in color. Audiences would instantly know this is Lawrence Talbot, Lon Chaney Jr.s doomed antihero on his good days. Unfortunately, this evening is not one of those good days. In fact, when hes unearthed the full moon is kissing his forehead. The experiment is of course a success....

October 2, 2024 · 3 min · 631 words · Micheal Sullivan