Warning: Major spoilers for Reacher season 3, episode 7 “L.A. Story” below!Duffy finally had it withReacher’s"semantics bulls***" on the latest episode, and it’s nice to see him get called out on it. The appeal ofLee Child’sJack Reachernovelsis that the main character is both fiercely intelligentandable to snap limbs at a moment’s notice. Reacher might not be great with casual chitchat or social norms, but is able to think his way out of danger in (almost) every circumstance....

When it comes to movie ratings, the NC-17 or X certification was as strict as it could get, meaning that thesehorror movieswere truly for adult eyes only. While the already harsh R rating meant those under 17 years old required an accompanying parent or adult guardian to see the film, these classifications blocked all young people from seeing these controversial, divisive, and highly violent movies. Many of these horror films pushed far past normal boundaries of acceptability and were likely to give viewers nightmares no matter how old they were....

There’s no denyingThe Orvillehas borrowed heavily from theStar Trekfranchise, but some of the shared elements work better than others in Seth MacFarlane’s space opera. Beginning as aStar Trekparody,The Orvillehas gradually grown to fit the description of a love letter to the legendary sci-fi franchise. The two properties are now so unofficially intertwined thatThe Orvillecould easily be misinterpreted as part of theStar Trektimeline. While this isn’t the case, it’s obvious how the mistake could be made, and all due to MacFarlane’s decision to replicateStar Trek’s blueprint so closely....

One of cinema’s most beloved brands of film, thewar genrehas played host to some ofthe best movies ever made. From stunning historical epics to visceral accounts inspired by more modern conflicts, these gripping tales of wartime encompass everything from thrilling fictional premises to real-life historical events. Accordingly, it should come as little surprise that thegreatest war movies of all timeboast some of the most electrifying stories and unforgettable characters that wider popular culture has to offer....

The 1993 fantasy comedyHocus Pocususes the always spooky and atmospheric town of Salem, Massachusetts as its setting, and fans of the movie will be glad to know they can go and visit the locations if they want. Thebeloved Halloween movieHocus Pocusis a classic of the holiday season and is fondly remembered for its sometimes scary, often funny, characters and story of three witches who return from the dead to wreak havoc in modern Salem, MA....

Since it is a sports anime, people may not expectBlue Lock’scharacters to have tragic backstories like a shonen anime might. Contrary to that belief though, many ofBlue Lock’scharacters were not always dealt the best hand in life and have struggled tremendously. These heroic soccer players havefought hard to become the players they are today, surpassing many of life’s hardest challenges. From physical injuries that threaten to end one’s career to abuse from family members,Blue Lock’scharacters are no strangers to the worst difficulties in life....

There are manywarmovies that military experts praise for realism. However, just as many TV shows do an excellent job of touching upon the true cost of war. Conversely, since the realities of war are so intense, there are some series that omit the harsher aspects. The toll war takes on the psyches of the soldiers and, most prominently, how many civilian lives are lost are at the forefront of many of these narratives....

The Family Chantelconcluded in 2023, but there are still ways the network can bring it back and make it more interesting. The spin-off show first premiered in 2019, but its main premise dates back to 2015 whenChantel EverettandPedro Jimenodebuted in90 Day Fiancéseason 4. The American woman and the Dominican man met through a mutual friend with the intention ofteaching each other their respective native languages, but ended up falling in loveinstead....

Warning: This article discusses topics of transphobia, fatphobia, and inappropriate conversations. The 1990s were a fantastic era for comedy movies, but some moments were so unbelievably cringey that they either aged awfully or were simply uncomfortable. While there were plenty of1990s comedies that barely anyone remembered, other titles were iconic and a staple of cinema. Regardless of whether the film was a big hitter or not, many ‘90s movies were guilty of including truly cringeworthy moments....

The 2024 adaptation ofThe Crowdidn’t perform as expected with critics and general audiences, but it could have been saved with one connection to Brandon Lee’s 1994 version. Almost 20 years after its last movie,The Crowfranchisecame back to life with a new adaptation of James O’Barr’s comic book series of the same name. Directed by Rupert Sanders,The Crowstars Bill Skarsgård as Eric and FKA Twigs as Shelly, and though it kept the same concepts and basic premise of the comic books and Alex Proyas’ 1994 movie, it also made a lot of changes....

300continues to endure due to its exaggerated, thrilling action, and as a classic tale of a brave protagonist fighting against insurmountable odds. As a heavily fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae,300sees Leonidas, the King of Sparta, leading an army of 300 Spartans against the Persian tyrant King Xerxes and his army composed of more than 300,000 soldiers.300is still widely regarded as one of thebest projects in Zack Snyder’s careerthat was well-suited to his directing and writing styles....

At the intersection of technology andDIY indie spiritlies mumblecore,a brand of minimalist cinema that defined the early 2000s.Though many categorize it as a subgenre of independent cinema, mumblecore would be more accurately defined as a filmmaking mode. Its simplistic and naturalistic style allows young filmmakers to showcase their talent on a shoestring budget. Although the term is dismissed by its originators, the movement they created had an undeniable influence on the independent film landscape, launching Hollywood careers and introducing audiences to some of their favorite directors and actors....

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starJasmine Pinedahasshared a shocking photo revealing her current relationship statuswithGino Palazzolo. Jasmine and Gino were first seen inBefore the 90 Daysseason 5,in which the Michigan man went to Panama to meet Jasmine. Gino wished to get engaged to Jasmine and have a baby with her. While he did propose andJasmine moved to the U.S.in 2023 to marry in June last year, their marriage fell apart within a few months....