The Wicked Movie Dramatically Improves on ‘Defying Gravity’

Erivios approach is thoughtful and sensitive, portraying Elphie as a sweet, quietly misunderstood person. But she remains isolated as all other characters dismiss or ostracize Elphaba. Glinda (or Galinda) is the only person she can be honest and confide in. In this new context, its even harder not to sympathize with Elphie. I felt like a mother who wanted to shout, My poor baby! But when she and Glinda meet the Wizard, her objectives quickly change....

November 23, 2024 · 2 min · 261 words · Jodi Glover

Gladiator 2 Leaves Out Fascinating Real History of Emperor Caracalla

This article contains majorGladiator II spoilers. Denzel Washingtonis one of those truly gifted actors. The kind where watching him read from a tax return could be amusing. Yet even that is not good enough for the powerbroker. But to what end, and for what ultimate purpose, is never explained. Ad content continues below Perhaps because to imagine such a scenario would takeGladiator IIevenfurtheraway from history. Which is saying something since the film is already outright fantasy by this point....

November 22, 2024 · 2 min · 292 words · Jeffery Taylor

Link Tank: Black Mirror To Be Adapted for a Comic Book Series from Banijay and Twisted Comics

Id encourage fans to get registering now to keep updated on the comics developments and release. It was a big change for the series leading star. I love this person that Colin plays when we get together again. And I was heartbroken. In other words, Freeman might be the most realistic of the canonical Trek captains to date. But shes also quietly the most historic. Wicked gives us the secret origin of the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz....

November 22, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Shelia Rosales

Silo Season 2 Pays Homage to Wool in an Unexpected Way

This article containsSiloseason 2 spoilers through episode 2. Adapting a story from one medium to another is never an easy task. There are usually some things glossed over, some things changed, and some things left out entirely. Season 2 continues where season 1 left off and adapts the latter half of the bookWool. Similarly, season 2 ofSilobegins the same way. Episode 1 focuses solely on Juliette fighting for her survival as she finds her way into Silo 17....

November 22, 2024 · 1 min · 111 words · Troy Aguilar

Avowed: Obsidian’s New Game Is Not the RPG You’re Expecting

Unfortunately, we live in a time when rationale often succumbs to preconceived notions. In short, this game will be judged by expectations it was never meant to meet. But heres the strange thing. Its very much its own thing. You play as a custom-created envoy from the Aedyr Empire sent to investigate this mysterious occurrence. The same is true of the games visuals and technical performance. Theres no doubt its presentation will (hopefully) continue to improve in the next few months....

November 21, 2024 · 3 min · 475 words · Michelle Patrick

Marvel Just Confirmed X-Men Plans for Future MCU Movies

Kevin Feige finally gives some details about bringing the X-Men into the MCU. the question on everyones mind: When are we getting theX-Men? Weve already seen Kamala Khan (not officially a mutant until the last episode ofMs. Marvel), Namor inBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, and El Aguila and Mr. Immortal inShe-Hulk. Ad content continues below Thus, it sounds like Marvel will continue to introduce mutants in this method. Well likely see more variations of the Fox and animated X-Men appearing in alternate universes....

November 21, 2024 · 1 min · 111 words · Dr. Michael Wright

Star Trek Just Called Back to One of the Worst Original Series Episodes of All Time

This Star Trek: Lower Decks article contains spoilers. On its face, thats a weird question, even for a motor-mouth like Beckett Mariner. Ollys appearance raises a question for Mariner, who asks, Didnt Kirk kick their asses? I thought they all went off and became one with the wind or whatever. Thats a question most Trekkies share, because Mariners quoting the last time Greek gods showed up onStar Trek. Even for thosewho love sillyTrek, Who Mourns for Adonais?...

November 21, 2024 · 1 min · 191 words · George Farrell

Alien: Earth Timeline Confirms the TV Series Will Take a Huge Risk

The teaser mostly consists of an image of Earth reflecting off a xenomorphs head, which isnt too surprising. Weve known for some time that showrunnerNoah Hawleyintended to set the prequel series on our planet. However, the date indicated is a huge surprise. Previously,it was reportedthatAlien: Earthtook place in 2092, right beforePrometheus. The time change is just the latest bold move on the part of the series. Obviously, Earth has always played a big part in theAlienfranchise, but mostly as part of the stakes....

November 20, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Karen Olson

Deadpool’s Weird Transition from Edgelord to Disney Family Movie Hero

Is that supposed to be scary? Pegging isnt new for me, friendo, Wade tells his assailants. But it is forDisney. With that last part, Deadpool his full arrival in the MCU. The gag doesnt just highlight the Merc with a Mouths famous fourth-wall breaking awareness. It also indicates the edgy humor that made the characters two movies at20th Century Foxsuch big hits. Yes, Deadpool began life as a generic edgy 90s character, created by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza....

November 20, 2024 · 2 min · 265 words · Mark Ho

Half-Life: The Many Ways the Classic Sci-fi Shooter Changed PC Gaming

In terms of impact on PC gaming,Half-Lifestands as one of the most important titles ever released. For years, you could argue that there was really only oneHalf-Life. A Surprising Degree of Realism Realism probably feels like an odd word to use when talking aboutHalf-Life. Ad content continues below Yet, so many ofHalf-Lifes best touches are grounded in realism. Health and recharge stations were also found in locations that generally made sense to the environment and narrative....

November 20, 2024 · 1 min · 212 words · Alicia Gordon

How to Train Your Dragon Movie Needs to Overcome Disney Remakes’ Worst Flaw

Live-action adaptations of beloved animated movies are nothing new. Disney has been creating such films for three decades. However, they didnt hit their stride until the last 10 years or so. So, why are devotees championing DreamWorks first attempt while simultaneously pessimistic about every Disney live-action adaptation? So the blue speedster feels relevant enough for this analogy. In 2019, Paramount Pictures released the first trailer for the live-actionSonic the Hedgehogmovie....

November 20, 2024 · 2 min · 233 words · James Brooks

Link Tank: Get Tickets for Big Apple Comic Con

FromPokemontoStar Wars, this years convention offers something for every fan of comics, anime, and pop culture. Get ready for a special guest appearance from Al Kahn, the man behind Pokemons global success. Plus panels, autograph sessions, cosplay contests, and more! Tickets available onlineand at the door. Ad content continues below Another trailer forA Minecraft Movieis here, confusing fans even more than the previous teaser. Volume 3 of#StarWarsVisionsis coming to@DisneyPlusin 2025.pic.twitter.com/ArCiMPyOUy...

November 20, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Nicole Smith

Shetland Series 9 Episode 3 Review: Shetland? More like The X-Files

It’s all getting a bit sci-fi at the midway point of Shetland series nine. Warning: contains spoilers forShetlandseries nine episode three. Billy, get me everything you might on this new marine lab, requested DI Calder in episode three. Just what is pluripotency expert (thank you, freeze-frame) Dr Mohan doing in that remote laboratory? Genetically engineering a new species of cold-resistant detectives to replace our shivering duo? Splicing frog and dinosaur DNA to turn Shetland into a new Jurassic Park?...

November 20, 2024 · 1 min · 182 words · Morgan Hawkins