Where to Invade Next Review: Michael Moore's Playful Invasion

After taking six years off,Michael Moorehas returned in far more gentler and playful form than either his most sincere fans or harshest critics are used to. He’s quipped that his crew referred toWhere to Invade Nextas “Mike’s Happy Movie,” during production and it’s easy to see why. Rather than a bitter attack on American ideals, this doc feels like a gentle push for progress. There’s still plenty of ground for those who despise the director to dismiss it all as a call for socialism, but watching the movie oddly doesn’t raise any of the angry feelings he usually courts from viewers....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Heather Pacheco

Who Are the Wildmen in 'The Rings of Power' Season 2?

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2. A new enemy has shown its face inThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerSeason 2. In “Eldest,” Isildur (Maxim Baldry) and Arondir (Ismael Cruz Cordova) finally rescue Theo (Tyroe Muhafidin) from captivity — as it turns out, he wasn’t captured by men at all, but by Ents. At the end of the episode, Snaggleroot (Jim Broadbent) and Winterbloom (Olivia Williams) release their prisoners, most of them carrying the mark of Adar (Sam Hazeldine) on their flesh....

August 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1088 words · Michael Bishop

Why Are My Messages Disappearing on iPhone?

If your iPhone messages have gone missing or they have been routinely disappearing you’re probably concerned; and with good reason. Losing texts can feel like a setback and lead to a lot of problems depening on how important the messages were. There could be several reasons for this issue, from simple settings adjustments to more complex software problems. By learning about the potential causes and using the troubleshooting steps provided, you might be able to get back your missing messages or at least prevent them from disappearing in the future....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Dennis Moore

Why Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1990 is the Best TMNT Movie

It’s wild to think that a gag illustration drawn on a bar napkin by two impossibly high dudes went on to become one of the most popular franchises of the 1980s, but there’s literally no other wayTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlescould have ever existed. Those are words that never belong together under any circumstance, and now we don’t even notice how crazy it is every time that phrase leaves our mouths. After the blazing success of the cartoon show and its treasure trove of tie-in merchandise, a live-action film was inevitable....

August 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1444 words · Kimberly Williams MD

Wonder Woman 1984 Release Date for HBO Max Revealed

TheWonder Woman 1984release date news first broke in November and was confirmed by Warner Bros. The continued adventures of Princess Diana of Themyscira will be available to stream on HBO Max in a matter of weeks. According to the video description, “For the first time ever,Wonder Woman 1984will release in theaters and stream exclusively on HBO Max* on the exact same day. December 25.” The film will be streaming on HBO Max for 30 days only, and after that time it will only be playing in theaters....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Brandon Smith

‘Better Call Saul’ and ‘Breaking Bad’: The Most Important Character Arcs (A Timeline)

Two of the TV’s most beloved series:Breaking BadandBetter Call Saul,have finally ended. From the journey of Albuquerque chemistry teacher turned meth dealer Walter White to shifting the focus on how Jimmy McGill became Saul Goodman, the viewers have gotten the answers to their most frequently asked questions of whom, why, how, where, and when. RELATED:Top 10 ‘Breaking Bad’ Callbacks in ‘Better Call Saul’ Both series perfectlyfocused on two deeply flawed peoplewho were both driven by greed and power and had to pay for the wrongdoings they had caused to the people around them....

August 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1388 words · Debra Gregory

‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Cast and Character Guide?

A road trip takes a messy turn inEthan Coen’s soon-to-be-released film,Drive-Away Dolls. As two quirky best friends (played byMargaret QualleyandGeraldine Viswanathan) decide to rent a car and go to Tallahassee, their escapade turns into a whirlwind adventure after the protagonists find out that criminals are chasing after them. Packed with action and humor, this latest project is a collaboration between Coen and his wife,Tricia Cooke, and it will hit the big screen very soon....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · Randy Sanders

‘The Monkey’ Slides Past a Major Box Office Milestone As It Creeps Up on Another

The Monkeyhas passed another box office milestone following its fourth full weekend in theaters. Despite nearly falling out of the top 10 this weekend thanks to a $2.4 million gross at the domestic box office,The Monkeyhas now successfully reached $35 million domestically. The horror film from directorOsgood Perkinshas also grossed an additional $14.7 million internationally to help its worldwide total fall just under $50 million, a milestone which it is poised to pass when the next batch of numbers comes in....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Andre Wilcox

“It Was a No-Win Situation”: Max Minghella Explains Nick’s Terrible Decision in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

In the universe ofThe Handmaid’s Tale, sentences like “we’ll always have Paris” are utterly meaningless. Fans know this pretty well, but every once in a while a flicker of hope makes us believe that the story might have a happy ending. In this week’s episode, Nick (Max Minghella) was the one who felt like he could escape Gilead with June (Elisabeth Moss) to live a happy life in France. However, viewers weren’t prepared for what he did next....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Julie Gardner

“Unbelievably Brutal and Cruel”: ’Squid Game Star Previews Final Season of the Netflix Thriller

Squid GameSeason 2’s pathetic ending still has many of us reeling, but an even darker ending might be in store as we look forward to the third and final season. Season 1 had a bittersweet ending with protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) successfully exiting the games with the insane ₩45.6 billion prize money which unfortunately, became inconsequential as he couldn’t use it for his intended goal. With another harrowing conclusion to Season 2,Squid Gamehas established it has no business with happy endings....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Andrew Harmon

'Ahsoka' Episode 6 Easter Eggs

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Ahsoka Episode 6. Last week,Ahsokagraced us withthe triumphant returnofHayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker, in what made for the actor’s best performance throughout his entire tenure with Star Wars.Trekking across memoriesof battle and tutelage, Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) was cast into her younger self (portrayed byAriana Greenblattin another impressive, career-budding move), resuming her training and healing old wounds with her former Jedi Master.This week’s episode, aptly titled “Far, Far Away,” brings us to a whole new galaxy for the first time ever in the franchise....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Charles Adams

'Bastions': BTS Animated Series Coming to Crunchyroll

Be prepared to be in the stars tonight, asBastions, the animated series from the musical sensation,BTS, is officially set to be released onCrunchyroll. While the streaming service is still working on bringing the highly anticipated arrival ofSuzumeto its catalog, it will keep itself busy with the release of the new show, which will focus on a group of rookie superheroes in a world where they compete for popularity, according toDeadline. They will emerge as full-fledged heroes after saving Earth from a crisis by uncovering the identity of a villain responsible for environmental pollution....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Sean Hicks

'Dark Match' Just Re-Commited One of Wrestling's Greatest Sins

Warning: This interview contains heavy spoilers for the Shudder original horror film Dark Match. Sometimes it feels like the Venn diagram of people who love horror and pro wrestling is a circle. Both art forms are as good as they are bad, as fraught as they are profound, as subtle as they are camp. And they both rely on big swings, melodrama, and a suspension of disbelief to tell a story....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Willie Mitchell