The highly anticipated rework of the iconic Bleasdale Farmhouse inPhasmopobiais finally here, introducing a whole new layout, updated assets, new environmental features, and more to one of the game’s first maps. This rework arrives in update v0.12.0.1, which adds not just an overhaul to a fan-favorite map but several quality-of-life changes that make the scares feel more immersive than ever before. This update is part ofKinetic Games’plannedroadmap forPhasmophobiathis year. This roadmap lays out an upcoming overhaul for the Grafton Farmhouse map, likely similar to Bleasdale’s, andalso introduces major changes coming to the game that focus on evidence collection and player character creation....

Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Netflix’s The Decameron. Summary While most ofThe Decameronleans into morbid, hilarious, and raunchy elements, the Netflix show includes one painful scene that provides viewers with something important after the COVID-19 pandemic. The dark comedy series is set in Florence, Italy, in 1348, using a fictionalized version ofthe true story of the Black Plagueasa long-form allegory to explore the painful and funny experiences of people during the peak of COVID-19....

One of this week’s biggest, and most anticipated releases isTwisted Metal.Jim Sterling’s a die-hard fan of the series, and he gave his thoughts on the newest iteration inhis review right here. On the other hand, I’ve never been that crazy about the vehicular man. I remember thinking it was cool when I was a kid, but I was never super-stoked about it. What did I make of it? Watch the video!...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Venom: The Last Dance. Venom: The Last Dancebrings the concept of a codex and how it relates to symbiotes into theMarvelmovie limelight. Over the years, Marvel comics have created an extensive amount of history for both Venom and the symbiotes more broadly speaking, expanding the concept of a symbiote into a vast galactic story with colossal implications for the multiverse. One of the most colossal implications of this lore is that ofMarvel’s villain Knull, the symbiote’s creator and a major threat to all life in existence....

Warning: SPOILERS forThe Rookieseason 7, episode 12, “April Fools.“Season 7, episode 12 ofThe Rookiedelivers an excellentPurge-style April Fools' adventure, but Bailey (Jenna Dewan) sadly gets benched from the story entirely. Most ofThe Rookie’s castget sizable storylines in the recent April Fools' episode, but that only makes any absences feel more notable. Wesley (Shawn Ashmore) teams up with Angela (Alyssa Diaz) and Nyla (Mekia Cox) to solve a murder, John (Nathan Fillion) trains an extremely clumsy new rookie, and the episode makes great strides in rekindlingThe Rookie’s Chenford romance....

Alex Edelman took home anEmmyforAlex Edelman: Just for Us, and while he was accepting theaward at the 76th Primetime Emmys ceremony, he thanked Adam Brace. Edelman’s comedy showAlex Edelman:Just for Usmade its Off-Broadway debut in 2022 before making its way to Broadway in 2023. One year later, Max released a taped version of the variety special, which was then nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.Edelman, who wroteAlex Edelman:Just for Us, won the awardand was emotional while giving his acceptance speech....

Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Madness.Netflix’s thriller seriesThe Madnessis full of twists and turns that keep audiences guessing throughout the show’s eight episodes.The Madnesshas already become a hit, garnering praise for its performances and the surprises that unfold throughout the series.The Madnesscurrently holds a 74% critics score onRotten Tomatoes, yet the show’s popularity is unsurprising considering the entertaining complexities of the conspiracy at its heart. It is able to keep audiences on the edge of their seats wondering how Muncie will confront the growing number of challenges leading toThe Madness’s shocking finale....

Michael Bayreflects on the startling Hollywood landscape after a recent call with James Cameron. Two of the most commercially successful directors of all time,Bay is known forbombastic, big-budget action movies, including the first twoBad Boysmovies,The Rock,Armageddon,Pearl Harbor, and the first fiveTransformersmovies. Cameron, on the other hand, has won multiple Academy Awards in addition to directing three of the top five highest-grossing films of all time –Titantic,Avatar, andAvatar: The Way of Water....

There are severalfantasysequel movies that are just as good as or even better than their predecessors. Fantasy has greatly expanded across media, including movies. There areclassic fantasy movies that lovers of the genre should watch, but also niche fantasy films that might not be as well-known. Many fantasy films have great attributes, fromvisually stunning fantasy moviesto compelling storylines to memorable characters. This genre is so vast thatthere is always a movie for everyone, even for those who might not particularly care for fantasy....

Movies with plenty ofromanceand stories that hinge on romantic relationships are always fun to watch, but a big age gap can put a damper on the genre. It’s not uncommon for actors to have age differences onscreen, and this can sometimes work in favor of the plot as it adds a complication or additional barrier that the couple must overcome to get their happily ever after. However, it can also cause problemsif the age gap is significant enough that the viewer starts to question if the relationship is believableand that the chemistry between the characters is genuine....

Warning: contains spoilers for all movies mentioned. The most intense, unforgettable, and emotionally charged sequences in cinema rarely fail to elicit goosebumps, with science fiction proving to be no exception to this status quo. From the mostterrifying alien moviesto all the way to thebest sci-fi time travel films, the genre has played host to some of the most iconic cinematic moments of all time. Sending a shiver running down their audience’s collective spine, these evocative sequences have a habit of sticking in the viewer’s mind long after the credits roll....

Every decade has a unique aesthetic, but the 1970s boasts one of the most iconic looks and atmosphere of any period of history. Much of this is because ofthe vibrant colors and psychedelic patterns of the clothes and interior design.However, the cultural and political movements occurring in the ’70s are just as impactful in creating the feel of the decade. When looking at how a series can best capture all of these elements, many of thebest modern period piece TV showsillustrate that the story can’t just look and feel like the decade but be completely intertwined....

Zombiefilms have been one of the most enthralling subgenres of horror for decades. The concept of reanimated dead humans has its roots in cultures with Voodoo traditions, but the monsters wouldn’t be nearly as popular without George A. Romero. Considered the godfather of zombie cinema, the filmmaker effectively developed the living dead concept that audiences are familiar with today. In addition to pioneering their global appeal, Romero established many of the mostcommon zombie horror tropes....