Seasmoke's New Rider Introduces a New Targaryen Problem in 'House of the Dragon'

When Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) gets wind of this, she is livid. Who is this man who claimed a Targaryen out of the blue? But Addam immediately bends the knee to her. The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys....

August 4, 2024 · 1 min · 175 words · Brandon Ortiz

Steve McQueen Was Never Cooler or More Violent Than in This Sam Peckinpah Action Classic

Summary There was a reasonSteve McQueenwas anointed the “King of Cool.” LikeJohn WayneandGary Cooperbefore him, he gained fame by embodying the strong, silent punch in. What Is Sam Peckinpah’s ‘The Getaway’ About? Custom Image by Jefferson Chacon McQueen plays Carter “Doc” McCoy, a career criminal serving time in a Texas prison. The King of Cool had limits for what he was willing to do on film. Peckinpah was brought in as a replacement, and McQueenclashed with him over his on-set drinking....

August 4, 2024 · 1 min · 161 words · Kathryn Berg

The 10 Best Action Movies With Great Acting, Ranked

The action genre is more than just cheesy gunfights and massive explosions. From notable modern classics to comic book epics, here are ten incredible action movies with stellar acting. It doesn’t distract from the serious tone and story. Image by Jefferson Chacon Natalie Portman is positively splendid in her break-out role as the troubled young Mathilda. It’ll leave viewers on the edge of their seats and blown away by its robust and engaging acting....

August 4, 2024 · 3 min · 552 words · Brian Levy

The 10 Best Film Noir Screenplays, Ranked

Confidential, andMartin Scrosese’sTaxi Driver. Watch on Amazon Prime 6’L.A. Based onJames Ellroy’s 1990 novel,L.A. Image via Paramount Pictures From unexpected double-crosses to sultry femme fatales,L.A. Confidentialcovers all its bases with an outstanding screenplay co-written byCurtis HansonandBrian Helgeland. NEXT:The Most Rewatchable Classic Film Noir Movies, Ranked Image via Selznick Releasing Organization Image via Warner Bros. Image via Columbia Pictures Image via Warner Bros. Image via Paramount Pictures Image via United Artists...

August 4, 2024 · 1 min · 78 words · Andrea Sanders

The 10 Best Homer Quotes from 'The Simpsons', Ranked

Here are the ten best Homer Simpson quotes fromThe Simpsons, ranked. In Rednecks and Broomsticks,Homer ponders why everything he does seems to go the wrong way. 9"He reminds me of me, before the weight of the world crushed my spirit. 8Trying is the first step towards failure. 7Ive learned that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead. 6You tried your best and you failed miserably....

August 4, 2024 · 2 min · 237 words · Monique King

The 10 Best Running Gags in 'South Park', Ranked

South Parkhas some of the funniest running gags on television. What more to expect from what’s widely considered one of thebest adult animated sitcoms of all time? No matter how frequent the jokes are, the followingSouth Parkgags are spectacular and surely leave viewers in stitches. Image by Federico Napoli Butters getting grounded is one of the more constant running gags in recent years. It always happens whenever he interacts with his father, no matter how small or big the crime is....

August 4, 2024 · 2 min · 225 words · Joann Moreno

The 6 Things You Need To Know Ahead of the ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Finale

Before watching Episode 8, here are a few key details to keep in mind. 6When Will ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 8 Be Streaming? 5What Happened in Last Week’s Episode of ‘House of the Dragon’? Image via HBO Daemon in turn decapitates Ser Willem Blackwood (Jack Parry-Jones), reaching a settlement with Tully. Edgar Ortega tweeted about how Season 2 managed to develop the dragons' personalities much better thanGame of Thrones....

August 4, 2024 · 2 min · 245 words · Amanda Walker

You'll Never Guess What Happened To Marty McFly's Truck From 'Back to the Future'

Sometimes they do have a story to tell, but it’s a sad one. This U.S. President was nearly demoted to the Mayor of Hill Valley for this Western sci-fi comedy. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.

August 4, 2024 · 1 min · 64 words · Edgar Welch

'Blade's Opening Scene Remains a Bloody Great Introduction

With the help of Dr. Karen Jenson, he battles to prevent Frost from unleashing chaos. They dontjustsuck the blood of their victims or drink wine glasses full of it. They bathe in it, dance in it. Image via New Line Cinema Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have epic source material to work with. The clubs frantic hedonism turns into unbridled defensive fear. Norrington chooses to display the vampires reactionsbeforerevealing Blade....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 250 words · Craig Davidson

'Ghostbusters II' Originally Had an Ending That Audiences Hated

Lady Liberty is involved in the finale, but in the alternate ending, things would’ve gone differently. Sigourney Weaver returns for the sequel alongside Rick Moranis and Annie Potts. The Ghostbusters go from heroes to despised old news, and are forced to stop operations after a lawsuit. Image via Columbia Pictures After saving New York City, this is the thank you they get?! Vigo the Carpathian is an evil man from hundreds of years agowho lives on inside of a painting....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 291 words · James Eaton

'The Boys' Season 4 Foreshadowed This Character's Big Compound V Twist

The fifth and final season is already a month into the writers' room. This resembles the actions of her Season 3 self:prey camouflaging into its predators surroundings. It isnt much, but it is a step forward to expressing her hatred of Homelander. Image by Jefferson Chacon A discreet floater leads to an uneasy alliance with the equally radicalizedA-Train(Jessie T. Usher). The BoysSeason 4 is streaming on Prime Video in the U....

August 3, 2024 · 1 min · 147 words · Jennifer Drake

10 'House of the Dragon' Easter Eggs You May Have Missed

TheGame of Thronesuniverselends itself to intense fandom. Martinand the showrunners are aware of the devotion the series inspires. They lean into it, frequently serving up the kinds of fan service thatThronesfanatics lap up. Image by Zanda Rice This includes Easter eggs, which crop up frequently in theHouse of the Dragon, especially. There are also Easter eggs that foreshadow plot developments to come or convey veiled information to the viewer. (Sometimes they’re even literal eggs....

August 3, 2024 · 3 min · 457 words · Daniel Morrison

It's Time to Give Flowers to the Hardest-Working Actor on 'The Boys'

Considering her lack of real power at Vought, she seizes power wherever she can get it. The show finds a foolproof way of ensuring the VP-elect couldn’t use her powers. All four seasons ofThe Boysare available on Prime Video in the U.S. WATCH ON PRIME VIDEO The Boys is a drama series that explores the darker aspects of superhero culture, portraying a world where superheroes abuse their powers rather than use them for good....

August 3, 2024 · 1 min · 114 words · Trevor Hoffman