The Rush Hour Movies Never Did Right by Jackie Chan

48 Hrs.Lethal Weapon.Hot Fuzz. The best buddy cop comedies adhere to a simple formula. One guy is straight-laced, by the book, and really good at his job. Rush Houris no exception, pairing serious Hong Kong inspector Lee with a motormouth LAPD detective named Carter. Chris Tucker fits the bill for the latter role, coming off of big performances inFridayandThe Fifth Element. But for the serious partner, they castJackie Chan, perhaps the greatest physical comedian since Buster Keaton....

June 24, 2024 · 2 min · 356 words · Peter Whitney

What’s Next for Doctor Who? 2024 Christmas Special, Series 15 Rumours, & Beyond

Filming wrapped on Series 15 last month. Like baby chicks gape-mouthed in the nest,Doctor Whofans demand to be fed. Series 14 was gulped down in what felt like record time, and now comes the hunger. Read all about it below. 9s Joel Fry is also in it, and the director wasBridgertons Alex Pillai. Expect it to air on BBC One and stream on Disney+ on December 25, 2024. Make of that what you will....

June 24, 2024 · 1 min · 205 words · Jeffrey Brown

Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 7 Review: Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima

The penultimate episode of Demons Slayers Hashira Training Arc immerses the audience in Gyomei Himejimas heavy past. ThisDemon Slayerreview contains spoilers. No matter what anyone says, I will acknowledge you, Tanjiro Kamado. Tanjiro deserves this praise and hehasaccomplished remarkable feats. Tanjiro has always had someone looking over his shoulder or helping by his side. Hes concerned that these assists in his life are what are truly responsible for his victories....

June 23, 2024 · 2 min · 351 words · Charles Perkins

All the Environmental Disaster Movie Warnings of the ’70s We Should Have Listened To

The 1970s was a fertile period for movies about how we were destroying the Earth. Did we take them seriously enough? Yet even though we were warned, in many instances were still not listening enough to take action. In some instances, were evenon the brink of going catastrophically backwards. All it takes is one leak.Some have speculated its already occurred. Yet it also contains some disturbing imagery of humans (and a little kitten!...

June 22, 2024 · 1 min · 168 words · Aaron Floyd

How Donald Sutherland Made Animal House Possible and Lost Millions in the Process

Donald Sutherland was one of the most versatile actors of his generation who starred in many classics. Yet one of his big regrets was making Animal House happen and losing tens of millions for his efforts. Not bad for only ten days work. In his advanced years he even left an impact on modern franchise cinema by elevatingThe Hunger Games. We dont imagine the Canadian thesp was hard up for cash with nearly 200 film and TV credits....

June 22, 2024 · 2 min · 277 words · Rachel Brown

The Games That Defined The Sega Master System

The Sega Master System is a peculiar part of video game history. It was middling compared to its contemporaries. Not a major success but not the most laughable failure. Notthe greatest consoleof the time but not the worst either. A huge step up from the SG-1000, but completely overshadowedby the Sega Genesis. There was little tangible identity to the Master System. It was theotherconsole you could get, and that was it....

June 22, 2024 · 4 min · 685 words · Charles Castro

The Ice Truck Killer Remains the Best Dexter Villain

The Ice Truck Killer in Dexter season 1 represented the serial killer series at its best. This article contains spoilers forDexterseason 1. Dexter is a moral killer if such an oxymoron exists. People knew he was a bad dude, but it felt like there were extra layers beyond the surface. No villain is more reflective of Dexters own morality while also depicting realistic serial killer tendencies than Moser. Dexter and Brian are mirror images of one another because they are biological brothers....

June 22, 2024 · 2 min · 234 words · Tonya Lopez

Blade Isn’t Black Panther and Shouldn’t Try to Be

It’s come out that Mahershala Ali and Marvel reportedly see Blade as another Black Panther. That might be a major reason they struggle to get the movie made. Marvels 2019 San Diego Comic-Con panel in Hall H had a lot of exciting announcements for the time. The audience erupted in cheers, excited by the idea of seeing the Daywalker onscreen again. Not because superhero movies, especially those with Marvel heroes, were not popular....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 243 words · Sierra Warner

Doctor Who Series 14 Episode 8 Review: Empire of Death

SPOILERS Warning: ThisDoctor Whoreview contains spoilers. Empire of Death is a solidly entertaining episode. There are plenty of good scenes and one really great one. Everyone gives it their all, especially the two leads. Ad content continues below This might partly be down to that aforementioned iconic villain. Death is about as final as it gets. Its weirdly anti-climactic, in a way, though that in itself is interesting. Thats not a bad thing....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 329 words · Laura Hughes

Doctor Who Series 14 Finale Explained

Have questions about Sutekh, Susan Triad, Rubys mother and the TARDIS? Lets unpack that packed finale. SPOILERS Warning: contains spoilers forDoctor Whoseries 14 finale Empire of Death Thats it now, until December. After bogeymonsters and bombs and Bridgerton balls,Doctor Whoseries 14 is over. What is the Memory TARDIS? Colin Baker, Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy and more returned to revisit their glory days in the role. How long had Sutekh clung to the TARDIS?...

June 21, 2024 · 1 min · 202 words · Susan Armstrong

Does a Classic-Era Doctor Who Costume Reveal Mrs Flood’s True Identity?

Could this be a clue? Warning: contains spoilers forDoctor WhoEmpire of Death. Along with why was Rubys gymslip mum wearing a hooded cloak in 2004 Manchester? and did the Doctor skip Skaro and Telos on his death-to-death planet-restoring tour? another mystery was left unanswered byDoctor Whos series 14 finale: the true identity ofMrs Flood. But life goes on, doesnt it? What happens, you might wonder? Oh, what happens to that mysterious traveller in time and space known as the Doctor?...

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 250 words · Kevin Perez

Elden Ring DLC: Blackgaol Knight’s Weaknesses and How to Beat Shadow of the Erdtree’s Biggest Troll

For many players, that will be very, very bad news. That is very, very bad news for many fresh players. That includes magical abilities that are capable of breaking stances. You may need to supplement your strategy with an intelligence-based melee weapon to deal consistent damage. Again, the only things that seem to bother the Blackgaol Knight are stagger effects. That means that youll need to wear the lightest armor possible that still offers ample protection....

June 21, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Emily Kelly

Elden Ring DLC: How to Start Shadow of the Erdtree

Here’s how to start Elden Ring’s DLC and begin your Shadow of the Erdtree adventure. Heres everything you (hopefully) need to know about diving into yourShadow of the Erdtreeadventure. Do I Need to Own the Base Elden Ring Game to Start Shadow of the Erdtree? Yes, it’s crucial that you own the baseElden Ringgame to play theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. Unless you find a good deal on one or the other, the prices should be about the same....

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 241 words · Sue Young