Dune: Prophecy Episode 2 Explained – Bene Tleilax, Tiran-Arafel, and More

This post contains full spoilers forDune: Prophecyepisode 2. Two Wolves,the second episode ofDune: Prophecy, offers more forward plot momentum thanthe series exposition-heavy premiere. You might not recognize the name Suk, but youll probably notice the grey triangle on the doctors forehead. The same symbol appeared on Dr. Wellington Yueh inDune, where he was played by Chang Chen. To prepare for the agony, we see Tula preparing something called a Rossak poison....

November 25, 2024 · 3 min · 556 words · Maria Evans

Dune: Prophecy Episode 2 Review – Undergoing the Agonies

This review contains spoilers forDUNE: PROPHECYepisode 2. Finally, Keiran pulls Ynez close and points his weapon at her throat. The look lasts just a couple of seconds before Ynez pushes Keiran away. Keiran responds in shock because the Corrinos kept the incident secret, and yet Ynez states it openly. The fight scene shows whatDune: Prophecycan be and what it too often is. On one hand, the emphasis on revelation makes sense....

November 25, 2024 · 1 min · 189 words · Kimberly Ramirez

Glicked Box Office Reminds Us That Nobody Knows Anything

Would 2021 be the year the movie musical took its last bow? Had movie tastes permanently changed for the worse after the pandemic? Well admitthat even we entertained some of this, as didThe Last Duelstar and writer, Ben Affleck. All of which might be a long way to say that nobody knows nothing still. And both broke box office records. MeanwhileGladiator IIjust outperformed every other R-rated movie to launch in November....

November 25, 2024 · 1 min · 104 words · Robert Shaffer

The Arcane Characters Who Could Return in League of Legends Adaptations

Is the end of Arcane the end of Vi and Jinx? We look at the Runeterra figures who could return for the next League of Legends story. Sadly,Arcanehas ended and with it the tale of Piltover and Zaun. But what other characters might make cameos in the next iteration ofArcane, whatever new title it may have? Vi could even come with! But these characters are more likely to have finished their arcs....

November 25, 2024 · 1 min · 188 words · Elizabeth Morris

The Best Card Games to Play This Thanksgiving

A quick refresher on some old-school card games to play this Thanksgiving, brought to you by Bicycle. This article is presented byBicycle Cards. Being with friends and family around Thanksgiving isnt just about spending timeideally, youre figuring out how to spendqualitytime. You cant just eat food the whole day, and watching movies nonstop isnt the answer either. Instead, classic card games can bring everyone closer together. (See what we did there?...

November 25, 2024 · 3 min · 533 words · Kristin Williams

The Politics of Wicked Hit Harder in 2024

It is not impossible to understand where the theater critic was coming from back then. While Ive long respectedWickeds musicality, a number of Brantleys critiques for the show ring true. But lamenting a musical for beingtoo obviouswhile crafting a metaphor about fascism was never one of them. Or closer to home. The themes are more pointed and thorny in ChusWickedmovie, because how can they not be? Goldblums Wizard is saying this to an Elphaba played by a Black woman....

November 25, 2024 · 1 min · 140 words · Johnathan Hernandez

The Star Trek Movies Kind of Ruined Jean-Luc Picard

Its like being inside joy. When one enters the Nexus, their deepest desires, their deepest needs, come to life. Sure, theEnterpriseand/or Spock is Kirks true greatest love, but this depiction works too. He has an unspoken but deep father-son relationship with Riker. Against the more virile and swashbuckling Kirk, Picard was a diplomat who commanded with a powerful voice. Six minutes later, Picard bursts from a runabout in a space dune-buggy to do some off-ship off-roadin!...

November 25, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Michelle Logan

UK Christmas 2024 TV Guide: Festive Specials, New Drama, Comedy, Original Films, & Kids

Therefore: the list below. Thats what we know so far about the hour-long festive episode, which was directed byRiverdaleandBridgertons Alex Pillai. Come back when the credits roll for our review.Dec 25,5.10pm. Expect mince pie contests, a carol concert and emotional drama.8pm, Dec 25& 7.30pm, Dec 26. The New Year special will feature former contestantsas detailed here. Maybe its dog Ted, who has a memoir to plug. Would I Lie to You at Christmas?...

November 25, 2024 · 2 min · 274 words · Kevin Anderson

What Netflix’s Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey Leaves Out

Netflix’s latest docuseries about the JonBenet Ramsey case offers little answers and only raises further questions. Beyond the obviou$ one, there is little reason forNetflixsCold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramseyto exist. Its only natural then that streaming titan Netflix would want to break into that conversatoin. Hell, it has done so already with 2017 documentaryCasting JonBenet.Whats one more docuseries on top of that? This is not to say John Ramseys story is unimportant....

November 25, 2024 · 3 min · 604 words · Joshua Sullivan

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Episode 3 Review: Defiance

The walls are beginning to close in on Cromwell. Warning: contains spoilers forThe Mirror and the Lightepisode three. Henrys love is a dangerous thing. The protection it brings is equalled only by the threat that comes with its removal. Jane Seymour was beginning to learn it before pregnancy granted her this reprieve. And now Cromwell feels it in a queasily tense episode that shows the walls closing in on him....

November 24, 2024 · 2 min · 252 words · Michael Chandler

Arcane Season 2 Ending Explained: Breaking the Cycle

We inhabit these cells, these identities, and call them us. I thought I could break free by eliminating those I deemed my jailors. But, Jinx, I think the cycle only ends when you find the will to walk away. In my confusion I was unable to reconcile this. As Viktor put it: There is no prize to perfection, only an end to pursuit. Butall of that, perhaps, is reserved for the next cycle....

November 23, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Donna West

Den of Geek Hosts Historic Live Charity Auction at Big Apple Con Featuring Rare Comics and Special Guests

Join our charity auctionhere! Some of the items up for grabs are even signed! Proceeds from this extraordinary auction will benefit two incredible causes. you could learn more about their missionhere. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the art and culture of comics while making a meaningful impact.

November 23, 2024 · 1 min · 49 words · Joshua Sweeney

Gladiator 2: Why That Virgil Quote Is So Important to Lucius’ Story

This article contains majorGladiator II spoilers. It wants to say something too. And inGladiator II, he and writer David Scarpa mine similar subtext from ancient mythology. Aeneas goes on to lead his fellow survivors on a perilous journey across the seas to Italy. Constructed between 29 and 19 B.C. He is, after all, introduced to the unborn souls of Romes future heroes. How The Aeneid Ties Into Gladiator IIs Story So how does this relate to Lucius journey?...

November 23, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Tara Lamb