The One Movie That Saved the Fast & Furious Franchise

Fast & Furioushas had its ups and downs over the years, but there’s one entry in the franchise that saved it from a disappointing future. Hitting the big screen in 2001,The Fast and the FuriousintroducedVin Diesel as Dominic Torettoand Paul Walker as Brian O’Conner, a duo that would eventually become the franchise’s anchor. This debut installment was followed by2 Fast 2 Furiousin 2003 andThe Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Driftin 2006, neither of which were as well received....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Angela Taylor

The Rookie Showrunner Confirms The End Of An Ongoing Season 7 Storyline

Although there are still a handful of episodes left before the finale,The Rookieseason 7 has officially brought one ongoing storyline to a close. Nolan and Bailey have been trying to adopt a child since Bailey decided against IVF in season 6. The couple meets with a social worker in season 7, episode 13, “Three Billboards,” to begin the process, but their application is denied. While she applauds their characters, the social worker admits that Nolan and Bailey may never be able to adopt due to the amount of danger in their lives....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Jerry Knox

This 1990s Sci-Fi Show Was Undervalued When It Aired, But Now It's A Genre Staple

Some of today’s most popularsci-fishows weren’t fully appreciated when they first aired, but have since become very important to the genre, and that’s certainly the case for one project in particular. Although the saga in question isn’t one of thecanceled sci-fi shows that were surprisingly pulled from production, that doesn’t mean it received the praise it should have received. All seven seasons ofStar Trek: Voyageraired between 1995 and 2001. As the fourth live-action show in the franchise, it played a major role in fleshing out theStar Trektimeline....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Melissa Dillon

“It Was Never Going To Happen”: Walter Koenig Was Turned Down As A Star Trek: The Next Generation Writer

Walter Koenig reveals he almost became a writer onStar Trek: The Next Generationuntil he realized"It was never going to happen.“Koenig portrayed the iconicPavel Chekov inStar Trek: The Original Seriesand in sevenStar Trekmovies. Koenig is also a talented writer who has penned episodes of television series likeLand of the Lostand theStar Trek: The Animated Seriesepisode, “The Infinite Vulcan.” While reviewingStar Trek: The Original Series' season 2’s classic episode, “The Trouble With Tribbles” onThe 7th Rulepodcast, Walter Koenig told hosts Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 768 words · Anthony Welch

"I Have To Be Strong": 90 Day Fiancé Cast Member Gives Heartbreaking News About Baby's Health

Annie Suwan from90 Day Fiancéissharing an emotional updateafter herbaby with David Toborowskywas hospitalized in Thailand. David and Annie’s journey to parenthood began after years of uncertainty and fertility challenges.David and Annie turned to IVFin hopes of starting a family together. In 2024, they announced they were expecting their first baby. Their decision came after openly sharing their struggles and hopes with fans on social media and TV. Annie gave birth to their daughter, Minthira, in Pattaya in March 2025....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Ryan Davis

"I Was So Vilified": General Hospital's Departing Actor Breaks Silence About Leaving The Show

General Hospitalstar Eva LaRue, who played Natalia Ramirez on the soap, has reflected on leaving the show following her unexpected and increased role. Natalia was introduced in the show in February 2024 as the homophobic mother of Blaze, who disapproved of her same-sex relationship with Kristina Davis. The character was originally intended to only be in Port Charles for a few months, but her arc was extended, and LaRue wound up playing the role for over a year....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Karen White

"This Should Have Been In Season 1 Episode 1": And Just Like That Star Reflects On Seema's Exciting Season 3 Story Twist

Warning! SPOILERS For And Just Like That Season 3, Episode 3, “Carrie Golightly” Sarita Choudhury, Seema in theSex and the Cityreboot, shared her thoughts on her character’s exciting development inAnd Just Like Thatseason 3, saying that it should have happened sooner.And Just Like Thatintroduced Choudhury’s Seema Patel in season 1. Seema was Carrie’s (Sarah Jessica Parker) real estate agent in the first season, helping her sell the flat she shared with her late husband, John, also known as Mr....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Jessica Gonzalez

"We Were Going To Go Out Swinging": James Marsters' Favorite Buffy Episode Was The Show's Riskiest

Buffy the Vampire Slayeris a groundbreaking television series, consistently pushing the boundaries of its format and taking creative risks, and Spike actor James Marsters' favorite episode reflects that.Buffyepisodes like the nearly dialogue-free “Hush"are prime examples of the show’s willingness to defy conventional TV norms. As discussions of theupcomingBuffyrebootcirculate, it faces the challenge of living up to the original’s innovative spirit and lasting influence. The bar is exceptionally high, particularly inBuffy’s capacity to deliver episodes that not only entertained but also advanced the medium....

August 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1122 words · Monica Garrett

10 Greatest Secret Identities Ever Created by DC Comics

Secret identities are an important thing, especially in theDC Universe. For some, being a hero means going all in and eschewing a private life. But for others, it’s important to keep one’s heroic and public personas separate. Sometimes it’s a personal choice, other times it’s a necessary one to keep one’s friends and family safe from harm. While secret identities were more common in the superhero stories of yesteryear, there are plenty of heroes who keep the tradition alive....

August 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1339 words · Zoe Allison

10 Netflix Miniseries That Are Absolute Masterpieces (#1 Has No Bad Episodes)

These 10Netflix miniseriesare the best the service has to offer and some of the best miniseries you can watch today. Miniseries marry the gravitas and production values of movies with the long-form storytelling style of television to create something excellent to watch that won’t take forty hours of screen time. Netflix is well known for the many original TV seriesand movies it’s put out since the early days of the 2010s, but its miniseries catalog has always been a bit more spare than theminiseries libraries of streamers like HBO....

August 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1138 words · Heidi Dominguez MD

10 Parody Movies That Are As Intelligent As They Are Funny

Parody filmsare some of the most difficultcomedy moviesto get right, and only a handful have managed to be as smart as they are funny. The parody movie is as old as film itself, and the best examples of the genre skewer certain trends in film history that are instantly recognizable to the audience. Whether it’s a specific movie, or an entire category, the parody lovingly pokes fun by exaggerating tropes and lampooning characters....

August 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1431 words · Ann Atkinson

20 Years Later, Marvel Unleashes the 1 Mutant Who Can Match Scarlet Witch's Immense Power

Ms. Marvel’s time-travel adventure across the X-Men’s history has carried her into one of the most important events for all mutantkind, and Kamala Khan has brought a villain with her — one powerful enough to stop theScarlet Witchfrom uttering the words,“no more mutants.” Without prior notice,Charles Xavier’s mutant son Legionhas transported himself to key landmarks in mutant history, but Ms. Marvel has thwarted his plans to manipulate Krakoa in the X-Men’s early days and weaponize Jean Grey’s Phoenix Force during theDark Phoenix Saga....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Katelyn Williams

5 Must-See Movies To Watch On Prime Video This Week

Prime Videousers looking forsome great moviesto watch this week are in luck with a wide variety of selections. WhilePrime Video’s Original moviesinclude some great titles, likeThe Idea of YouandHead of State, their acquired movies are where you will find the most options for what to add to your watchlist. Indeed, there are options for fans of all tastes with some notable movies to highlight for the week. From the latest entry in a long-running sci-fi franchise to a family-friendly animated adventure to one of themost entertaining Best Picture winners, these movies on Prime Video will make for the ideal movie-watching for the week....

August 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · Christopher Curtis