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Keanu Reeves might appear in every movie, butthe real Neo only truly appears inThe Matrix ReloadedandRevolutions. The impact ofThe Matrixcan’t be understated, and it took audiences totally by surprise in 1999. That was the issue any sequel was going to face, though; the surprise was gone. That could be whytheMatrixmovie franchiseproved such a mixed bag, with the sequels struggling to recapture what made the original fresh. The sequels offered incredible action and some great performances, but the stories were muddled, and the existential speeches came off as perplexing word salads....

The Rookieseason 7 ended on a huge cliffhanger with Oscar escaping prison, bringing back FBI Agent Matthew Garza into the fold. Agent Garza is an FBI Supervisory Special Agent, working at the FBI Los Angeles Field Division - Special Investigative Unit as the Team Leader.He was first seen in the backdoor pilot forThe Rookie: FedsinThe Rookieseason 4, episode 19, titled “Simone.” He appeared in the backdoor pilot alongside Simone Clark (Niecy Nash), both essential characters inThe Rookie: Feds....

The New York Timesreleased a very intriguing list of the 100 greatest movies of the 21st century, and one actor appears on it more than any other. The industry-led list compiled votes from various Hollywood artists, with the final results namingBong Joon-ho’sParasiteas the best movie of the last 25 years. Of course, such a list is worth exploring in more depth, with several omitted movies thatfans believe are among the best of the 21st century....

Movie history has seen many excellent sci-fi films made by teams of talented people, but it can be argued that no work in the genre was ever more loaded with talent than 2007’sSunshine, which nonetheless went on to be a box office flop. The film did reasonably well with critics, as reflected in its 76%Rotten Tomatoesrating,but that wasn’t enough to save it from becoming one of 2007’s bigger financial disappointments....

After new details about the series’ release plans,NCIS: Tony & Zivais now in the perfect position to potentially cross over with the coreNCISstory. Most fans of earlierNCISseasons only truly care about two members of theNCIS: Tony & Zivacast, but many have hoped their return could eventually lead to a reunion with McGee and an adventure with the rest of the current MCRT. The couple have been fan favorites from almost the second of Ziva’s arrival in the wake ofCaitlin Todd’s death onNCIS....

inXile Entertainment’sWasteland 3is widely consideredone of the best turn-based RPGs in recent years, but it’s not without its problems. Since the game launched in late August, players have reported a number of bugs and performance issues that have been getting in the way of them enjoying the game’s deep role-playing experience. Luckily, inXile has dropped a new patch that addresses several of the worst offenders. Patch 1.1.2 is now live to download on Steam and GOG, with console versions set to go live early next week “following their certification release process....

The first season of a thriller series about a murder mystery is often a lot of fun. The protagonist (or a group of main characters) has a vested interest in what’s going on, whether they’re solving a crime as part of their job or they’re looking into the death of someone who they knew well. It’s entertaining to see the clues that pile up and try to figure out what happened as each new episode airs....

Warning: SPOILERS forLaw & Order: Organized Crimeseason 5, episode 10, “He Was a Stabler.” It may not have lasted very long, but there’s a reasonLaw & Order: Organized Crimeis so much shorter in season 5 than in most previous seasons. The hunt for Julian Emery to take down Redcoat inLaw & Order: Organized Crimeseason 5took Elliot Stabler further down the ethical rabbit hole than he may have ever gone before. But although Stabler’s main conflict briefly put him at odds with the FBI, things wrap up cleanly enough that he’ll have no problem keeping his shield inLaw & Order: Organized Crimeseason 6....

Pixar’s latest original filmElioreleased in theaters this past weekend, and despite good reviews,the film had a historically low opening for the studio.The$35 million worldwide opening forEliois actually the lowest that the studio has yet had, following a trend with their original films in recent years. Despite some successes for the studio, such as big hits like last year’sInside Out 2, this disastrous opening is a complex beast, and there are many important reasons why the new film failed....

Crafting a sequel that lives up to the expectations of the originalmovieis no easy task, but it seems as though creating a satisfying conclusion to a trilogy is downright impossible.Good threequel moviesare hard to come by, with far too many franchises ending on a disappointing note as they go out with a whimper. The fact is that while manygreat cinematic trilogieshave the second film reign supreme above the others, the third is often easily the worst....

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Final Fantasy 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 15, and 16Magic: The Gatheringis continuing to preview its upcomingFinal Fantasyset, which has so far done a great job adapting the video games. Not only are standalone cards good representations of the game’s characters and items, but the cards also work well together to recreate iconic moments from the series. The designs are so well-done, that someMagicplayers may find themselves recreating iconicFinal Fantasymoments, even if they don’t realize it, or have never played the games....

Sci-fi movies are often known for their dense layering of intriguing concepts, as filmmakers create complex worlds bristling with details that are hard to notice on a first watch. This means that some great sci-fi movies get even better when you watch them a second time. Whether it’s a visual detail hidden in the background or a subtle plot point that helps flesh out the world and the characters, sci-fi movies are filled with exciting discoveries for a second watch, more so than most other genres....

Today, horror shooterMy Friendly Neighborhoodjoins the catalog with itsdistinctMuppets-like style meant to evoke both nostalgia and terror.The indie gem, developed by the small Dread XP team, earned a respectable 81 onMetacriticand received generally positive reviews, withScreenRant own review, written by Jacob Zeranko, calling it"a joy to experience and an absolute must-play.“Xbox Game Pass members can add the game to their libraries via their consoles or on theXboxwebsite. My Friendly Neighborhood Is A Survival Horror Standout The Title Shines Despite The Oversaturated Market The popularity ofFive Nights at Freddy’shas led to a boom in the mascot horror side of gaming, with plenty of hits—like theever-popularPoppy Playtime—but just as many misses....