This Underrated Horror Movie From 2009 Is Now A Streaming Hit On HBO Max

Fans are finally discovering an underrated horror movie from 2009, as it has become a streaming hit onHBO Max, 16 years after its initial release. While the merits ofstreaming services remain a debatable topicof discussion, there is no doubt that they offer a unique opportunity forolder movies that fans may have missedthe first time around. When it comes tostreaming services like HBO Max,the approach is a bit different because it is a service owned by a studio that prioritizes its own releases above almost all others when adding titles to the platform....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Bethany Weber

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For June 23, 2025 (Puzzle #712)

Several terms in today’sConnectionspuzzle are used as descriptors, either of something larger or something specific. I found that this led to many phrases that weren’t easy to pin down into any category, with many broad meanings that could easily get confused with something else. The challenge this creates makes it easy to make unnecessary mistakes, so you may need some clues to find the right answers. You shouldn’t always trust your first instinct in today’s puzzle to define words, as many of them can easily get mixed up....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Daniel Evans

Why You Season 5's Ending Brings Back That Original Character Explained By Showrunner

Warning: The following article contains spoilers for theYouseason 5 finale.Youseason 5 brought a number of familiar faces back for the show’s dramatic conclusion, but one returning character was especially central to ending Joe Goldberg’s story. Based on the series of novels written by Caroline Kepnes, Netflix’s hit serial killer drama has repeatedly seen Penn Badgley’s homicidal Joe Goldberg escape justice for his many crimes. However, in theYouseries finale, Joe is finally arrested and tried for his crimes, with Madeline Brewer’s Louise Flannery (aka Bronte), the close friend and former teaching assistant of his season 1 victim, Guinevere Beck, delivering him to justice....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Kevin Jones

WoW: Midnight's New Allied Race And Demon Hunter Spec Shake Things Up

With theMidnightexpansion forWorld of Warcrafton the horizon, Blizzard has been slowly sharing more information about what players can look forward to whenMidnightreleases next year. The second expansion inThe Worldsoul Sagatrilogy,Midnightwill be a direct follow-up to the events in the current expansion,The War Within. The contrasts between light and dark, the Void and the Light, will be at the forefront, along with destruction and creation. Much of the buzz regardingWoW: Midnighthas focused on theaddition of player housing to the game, but that is far from the only exciting news being shared....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Connie Hudson

Yellowstone Never Explains Thomas Rainwater’s Backstory, But Taylor Sheridan Can Still Fix That

Taylor Sheridan never revisits Thomas Rainwater’s backstory inYellowstone,but there are still opportunities to rectify Gil Birmingham’s character history. TheYellowstoneexecutive producer’s flagship work came to an end withYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, which saw the death of John Dutton III after Kevin Costner’s controversialYellowstoneexit. After his death, John’s kids handled the family’s legacy as best they could, with Kayce (Luke Grimes) selling theYellowstone Dutton Ranchto Thomas Rainwater and the Broken Rock Tribe....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Joan Barrett

"Better Than EA FC 25": New Sports Multiplayer Launches To Positive Fan Reviews - & It's Available On Xbox Game Pass

A new competitive multiplayer sports title has just hitXbox Game Pass, and players are already claiming it’s superior toEA Sports FC 25, the preeminent soccer sim for many years running.EA FCis the successor to theFIFAline after losing its licensing, and traditionally has you control all 11 players on your side; this Game Pass newcomer takes a more intimate approach to the world’s game. What Is Rematch? Competitive Five-A-Side Futsal The elevator pitch forRematchhas long been:Rocket League, but with more traditional soccer gameplay....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Patricia Morales

10 Biggest Ways Spider-Man's MCU Story Has Completely Changed Exactly 8 Years After Spider-Man: Homecoming

Tom Holland’s firstSpider-Manmovie was released eight years ago, and theMarvel Cinematic Universejourney of Peter Parker has led to big changes from where the Spider-Man franchise started. Holland’s first time as the wall-crawler did not come in one of theMCU’s Spider-Man movies, but in 2016’sCaptain America: Civil War. Since then,the hero turned into an MCU staple. Spider-Man: Homecomingwas released on July 7th, 2017. Exactly eight years later,Spider-Man’s MCU journeyhas taken the hero to new heights....

August 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1464 words · Nathan Reed

10 Songs That Define John Mellencamp's Career

Some of the greatest musical movements were pioneered in groups of four.Grungeblew up with the Seattle Four,thrash metalrose to fame with the Big Four, and when it comes toHeartland rock,though the four are not as definitive as the Seattle Four or Big Four, the genre was primarily refined by Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Bob Seger, andJohn Mellencamp.All four had varying levels of success, but what made John Mellencamp stand out werehis longstanding ties to his roots,and the fact that he never, to this day, forgot where he came from....

August 15, 2025 · 10 min · 2033 words · Edward Berry

20 Iconic TV Characters Who Couldn't Have Been Played By Anyone Else

Some TV actors were so perfect for their iconic roles, like Bryan Cranston as Walter White or Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, that no one else could’ve played them.The art of castingis to find an actor who’s well-suited to the role, but there are usually a few alternate options in case of scheduling issues or bad chemistry. That makes it all the more special when a pairing of actor and character comes along that’s so perfect, it’s impossible to imagine it any other way....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Nicholas Diaz Jr.

8 Best MCU Scarlet Witch Movie Suits, Ranked By Comics Accuracy

Scarlet Witchhas worn some iconic outfits in theMarvel Cinematic Universe, ranging from toned-down civilian clothes to fully comic-accurate costumes. Scarlet Witch has become one ofthe MCU timeline’s most visually striking and narratively complex heroes. From her early appearances as a supporting Avenger to her central role in multiversal chaos, Wanda Maximoff’s costumes have evolved dramatically. Wanda’s changing wardrobe mirrors her own emotional, magical, and heroic transformations. In Marvel Comics, Wanda’s outfits have ranged from regal and mystical to bold and almost theatrical....

August 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1375 words · Justin Nelson

8 Must-Play Faction Quests In Fallout 4 For A More Immersive Experience

The world ofFallout 4is a dangerous post-apocalyptic wasteland inhabited by a vast array of people ranging from peaceful settlers to bloodthirsty raiders. As the old saying goes, there’s safety in numbers, and it comes as no surprise that many folks in the Commonwealth are members of distinct factions. Several of these factions are available for you to join, with companions and storylines that spell out their agendas. Each of the joinable factions has its own set of quests, which will eventually pit them against others and dictatewhich faction you choose inFallout 4’s main story....

August 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1496 words · Eric Peterson

9 Weird Far Side Comics That Are Certified Brain Teasers

Many readers associateThe Far Sidewith obtuse, often difficult to decipher punchlines, and this list collects some classic examples of how that reputation was earned. Not everyFar Sidecartoon was a head-scratcher, but regularly, creator Gary Larson left fans to figure out his jokes for themselves; often, this just took fans a few extra moments of unpacking the cartoon, but in some instances, Larson’s humor was nigh-indiscernible. The ability to interpretThe Far Sideisn’t a gauge of intelligence, but rather of intuitiveness; for the most part, the comics listed here aren’t impossible to understand, but they do range fromconfusing, “What the?...

August 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1701 words · Eric Baxter

90 Day Fiancé: Is Mahdi Al-Saadi Right To Question Stevi Nichole’s Honesty About Her Sexuality?

As90 Day Fiancé’sMahdi Al-Saadi and Stevi Nichole prepare for marriage, they are navigating some serious trust issues that could throw a wrench in their plans. Stevi, who hails from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is an artist who supports herself by teaching online English classes. She met Mahdi when he was one of her students, and the two fell in love despite cultural differences. Mahdi lived in Tehran, Iran, before making the move to Mississippi to marry Stevi....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Michael Chambers