This 1970 John Wayne Western Was The End Of A Trilogy & It's One Of His Most Underrated Movies

Summary Rio Lobomarked the end of an unofficial John Wayne trilogy, and has come to be regarded as one of his most underratedWesterns.John Wayne fronted 80 Westernsthroughout his long career and starred in them right up until his final film,The Shootist.The 1970s was a grim time for the genre because outside of Wayne or Clint Eastwood, the popularity of the Western was on a downward trajectoryin terms of box office. Many of Wayne’s final efforts in the genre weren’t up to the quality of his earlier work either....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Timothy Perez

Uma Thurman's 10 Best Movies & TV Shows

Uma Thurmanhas had a long career in movies and television across a variety of genres, and she’s ended up becoming one of the most dependable actresses currently working. Born in 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts, Uma Thurman began her career as a fashion model and wound up inGlamourandVoguebefore making her transition into acting and finding success almost immediately after one minor speedbump in her debutKiss Daddy Goodnightin 1987. After that teen thriller, Thurman immediately jumped into more impressive roles, working with notable directors and actors....

July 26, 2025 · 9 min · 1705 words · Carol Sanders

Where Was The Rings Of Power Filmed? Middle-Earth Filming Locations Explained

This article contains spoilers forThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.A large international cast was hired forThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and this scope was matched by its international filming schedule. Set in theSecond Age of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fictional world of Middle-earth,The Rings of Poweradapts content fromThe Lord of the Rings’appendices, with the odd snippet of source material fromThe Silmarillion. Dedicated to painting Tolkien’s world onto TV screens, the show utilized a wide range of worldwide filming spots to help it develop the high fantasy scope and aesthetic it wanted....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Carolyn Solomon

Why Picard’s Facepalm Became Star Trek: TNG’s Most Popular Meme

Summary Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) would occasionally bring his hand to his face in an expression of exasperation - and thus the Picard facepalm meme was born. As Captain of the USS Enterprise-D, Picard had the unenviable task of looking out for his crew and facing off against dangerous alien foes and bizarre space anomalies.Captain Picard rarely let his emotions show, remaining calm and collectedeven in the tensest situations, but sometimes, Jean-Luc got irritated enough to facepalm....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Becky Sanders

Yellowjackets Finally Explains The Real Reason Sammy Didn't Want To See Tai Throughout Season 3

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Yellowjackets season 3, episode 6, “Thanksgiving (Canada).“Tai’s relationship with her family is more strained than ever inYellowjacketsseason 3, and episode 6 reveals the real reason Sammy doesn’t want to see her. Despite Simone saying that Sammy “has been asking for” her, Tai’s visit with their son inYellowjacketsseason 3, episode 5doesn’t go according to plan. When she meets up with Simone and Sammy at a playground, the latter asks an odd question before walking away: “Are you not my mommy anymore?...

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Jamie Hubbard

Yellowstone Season 2 Episode 1 Recap: John Collapses, Beth Makes A Play, And The Ranchers Get In A Fight

Yellowstoneseason 2, episode 1, “A Thundering” sees the Dutton family at odds, the ranch hands getting restless, and the beginnings of begrudging respect between old foes. The first season ofYellowstoneends with the two-part finale, “The Unraveling”, a violent and dramatic crescendo to the premiere season ofTaylor Sheridan’s beloved TV show. In that finale, Jamie’s (Wes Bentley) political career gets knocked off track when his father halts his funding. Foolishly, Jamie lashes out, agreeing to a newspaper interview about John (Kevin Costner) and earning himself a new level of enmity from his family....

July 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1444 words · Angel Tyler

Yes, Peacock Is Free With Spectrum — How To Access & Other Perks Explained

Those wondering ifPeacockis free with Spectrum TV will be glad to know there is some positive news on that front. Compared toall the other streaming services, Peacock has always felt a bit more slight. It’s associated just with NBC, whose partnership with sports and particularly, the Olympics, sometimes makes it feel like an app only for athletics and for those who get a free subscription to it.Peacock actually offers a significant amount of original TV programmingand even some original movie programming, which may come as a surprise to some....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Melissa Oliver

10 Emotional Scenes In Sci-Fi Movies That Had Us In Tears

The most emotional moments in sci-fi movies are powerful enough to reduce anyone to tears, even if they use otherworldly concepts that are hard to relate to. Great storytelling revolves around characters and emotion, which means that filmmakers can connect with their audiences even if they are juggling concepts like time-travel, alien life and deep space exploration that people have no frame of reference for. It’s often the case that strange sci-fi concepts can make a story even more emotionally resonant, since they allow us to see our own experiences with fresh eyes....

July 25, 2025 · 9 min · 1829 words · Steven Johnson

100 Thieves survive nervy encounter with Heretics at Red Bull Home Ground Manchester

Valorant News 100 Thieves gets their Red Bull Home Ground campaign off the ground with a hard fought win over Heretics. 100 Thieves secured a hard-fought win over Heretics in an action-packed group stage matchup at the Red Bull Home Ground. Despite an early scare from a very impressive Heretics team, the North American side was able to clutch up when it mattered most to give themselves a strong start on their journey in Manchester....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Christina Miller

15 Sequels With A Higher Rotten Tomatoes Score Than The Original Movie

It’s sadly all too common for sequels to fail to live up to the quality of their predecessors, but some have achieved critical success by building on the original movie. Only a few sequels have managed to surpass the movies that came before them on Rotten Tomatoes. In most cases, franchises tend to see a drop-off in quality after the first movie. This has happened withMen in Black,Ghostbusters, The Avengersand countless others....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1164 words · William Jones

17 Years Ago, The Killers' Most Controversial Lyric Was Based On An Intentional Mistake

Las Vegas four-piece and indie sleaze godfathersThe Killersare practically immortalized for their contributions to mainstream indie rock in the aughts and onward. The group is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album Hot Fuss in early 2025, but The Killers are far from just a one-hit wonder. Their discography is full of hits and each album has a certain acclaim in its own right. Among the band’s long list of accomplishments,one controversial lyric stands as a top-tier The Killers lore....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Christy Livingston

8 New Tandems We're Excited To See In One Chicago's New Crossover

It has been more than five years since the lastOne Chicagocrossover event, meaning that the shows' casts have drastically changed andthe 2025 crossover has the opportunity to bring numerous new duos together.The NBC franchise consists of three series —Chicago Fire, Chicago PD,andChicago Med. Each procedural drama has released 10 or more seasons, and they have produced almost 700 episodes as a collective. So, it’s safe to say thattheOne Chicagouniversehas been a massive success for the network....

July 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1583 words · Katherine Scott

Anime Hunters Codes [Awaken] (August 2025)

In Anime Hunters, explore cool worlds from your favorite shows and go on big adventures with friends. Beat enemies to get stars and unlock new characters while sharing rewards from all the fun challenges you complete together. To get Potions, Gems, Spheres, and more inAnime Hunters, use codes for a big head start. It takes forever to find codes alone, but we have them for you. Use our codes to get lots of free stuff now....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Dustin Day