'Baby Assassins Nice Days' Review: A Kickass Sequel Still Loses Some of the Secret Sauce

Summary Yugo Sakamoto’sBaby Assassinsfranchise has carved a unique legacy asa bubbly-cute take on rough-and-tumble mercenary stories. No, it’s not about literal newborn assassins (sigh). What Is ‘Baby Assassins Nice Days’ About? Image via Fantasia Sakamoto’s sequel veers towards the impending fate of maturity as Mahiro approaches her 20th birthday. Iruka and Riku shouldn’t take the blame as the two elder assassins tasked with aiding Chisato and Mahiro. Veterans relive immature freedoms while the amateurs learn to act more field-appropriate, less like class clowns....

July 31, 2024 · 1 min · 193 words · Jeremy Parks

'House of the Dragon's Rhaenyra Forgot About One of the Greens' Fiercest Dragons

Are we finally going to see such an iconic beast in action? But things may yet change, if the promo for the season finale is anything to go by. The Greens still have two dragons they haven’t used. 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....

July 31, 2024 · 1 min · 204 words · William Wheeler

10 Action Movie Tropes That Need To Stop

Action movie fans are incredibly loyal, as the genre has proven to be very versatile and continuously inventive. However, some cliches have stepped into modern action cinema that may raise concerns about the genres future. Here are the ten most overused action movie tropes. What could have been an inventive spin on the espionage thriller became just another piece of genetic Hollywood spectacle. It was an unusual way for the series to seemingly disrespect its own legacy....

July 31, 2024 · 1 min · 117 words · Justin Thomas

Could Hugh Hammer’s True Parentage Become a Problem for Rhaenyra?

Summary All of a sudden, the Targaryen family tree has grown many different branches. How Is Hugh Hammer Connected to House Targaryen? So Hugh’s mother can only have been Jaehaery’s trueborn daughter, and Saera fits the bill perfectly. Image via HBO The ninth child of King Jaehaerys and Queen Alysanne, Saera was a bit of a wild child. How Can Hughs Parentage Become a Problem for Rhaenyra? They were all met with amusement by the lords of Westeros and not taken into serious consideration....

July 31, 2024 · 1 min · 182 words · Raven Sanchez

Erika Henningsen Teases an "Off-The-Charts" 'Hazbin Hotel' Season 2 Finale

VIVIENNE MEDRANO: It’s huge. I’m properly animated today for it. Now I’m seeing people react because I’ve known for a bit. Image via Comic-Con I was like, Oh, yeah, it’s happening." We are going to be telling more of the story. What was your reaction when you first found out? Image via Prime Video MEDRANO: Over the moon. Did you expect a double renewal? MEDRANO:No, that’s why I was over-the-moon excited....

July 31, 2024 · 5 min · 1025 words · Lisa Harper

That Alicent Scene in 'House of the Dragon's Latest Episode Has a Deeper Meaning

Aside from a physical resemblance, both Alicent and Ophelia relate to one another on a deeper level. That’s a unique kind of cameo. That said, there is still some hope to be found for Alicent inHouse of the DragonSeason 2. Image via HBO House of the Dragonis currently streaming on Max. New episodes air every Sunday night. The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones....

July 31, 2024 · 1 min · 100 words · Jesse Price

The 'House of the Dragon' Season Finale Leak Has HBO "Aggressively Monitoring" For Spoilers

Clips from the episode, originallyslated for an official premiere on August 4, were posted online Tuesday night. In response, HBO issued a statement acknowledging the leak. We are aware that clips from theHouse of the Dragonseason finale have surfaced across social media platforms. Image via HBO The clips were posted after an unintentional release from an international third-party distributor. This incident marks the second consecutive season finale ofHouse of the Dragonto leak ahead of schedule....

July 31, 2024 · 1 min · 211 words · Thomas Smith

The Dragonkeepers Are Actually Right in 'House of the Dragon'

Why does the shipping route known as the Triarchy mean so much to ‘House of the Dragon’? What makes this pain so heartbreaking is the fact that, ultimately, it is also unnecessary. House of the Dragonis currently streaming on Max. 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....

July 31, 2024 · 1 min · 89 words · Frank Stanley

'House of the Dragon' Changes Everything We Know About Dragonriders

With Rhaenyras plan, we come to see thatthe Targaryens are not godsas otherwise presented. They clearly felt a bond form, but before that moment, they all thought they were dragon dinner. Perhaps they should fear them, but challenges can be made. Image via Zanda Rice Syrax, Caraxes, Vhagar, who can keep them all straight? Most of Rhaenyra’s council opposes it. In allowing bastards like Hugh and Ulf this kind of status,they shatter the Targaryen illusion of power....

July 30, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Marilyn Riley

Aemond's Position of Power on 'House of the Dragon' Is Already Beginning to Crumble

It is, perhaps, time for Aemond to count his losses. As for us, it is time to understand what exactly happened here. The current prince regent has been dealing with kingly instincts ever since a very young age. 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....

July 30, 2024 · 2 min · 230 words · Nicole Sheppard

Has Daemon Met His Match in ‘House of the Dragon’?

Plus, Daemon assumes he can manipulate a naive child to his liking. Once Lord Tully passes, Daemon and Oscar privately reconvene.Daemon presumes Oscar and the Riverlords will fall in line. Oscar has not come to play. 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....

July 30, 2024 · 2 min · 314 words · Molly Choi

Kathryn Hahn Unleashes Her Inner Witch in New 'Agatha All Along' Image

Speaking withEmpire Magazine, Hahn says we’re getting a deeper look with Agatha in this new series. Weve seen her with all her bravado and crazy confidence, Hahn explains. So much of Agatha is performance. Image via Disney+ Theres something broken under that, big-time. Locke in particular seems to be of importance to the movement of Agatha’s arc. for do so, the others come alongside the journey. Image via Empire Magazine...

July 30, 2024 · 1 min · 211 words · Matthew Cox

Kathryn Newton’s 52% Rotten Tomatoes Horror Film Has a New Streaming Home

Lisa Frankensteinis now streaming onPrime Video. Image via Universal A coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness - and a few missing body parts.

July 30, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Angel Dickson