While many aspects of Jack Reacher’s backstory remain unexplored in Amazon’sReacherand the original books, both have dropped many insights into his military background, family history, and past as a special investigator. Since theJack Reacherstories religiously follow the mysterious stranger trope, there is always an air of mystery and enigma surrounding the titular character. His strong sense of morality and justice is always on full display as he sets out to punish wrongdoers....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Joker: Folie à Deux. I’m much more excited to see Barry Keoghan’s Joker get developed further afterJoker: Folie à Deuxbroke its promise.Joker: Folie à Deux, set outside the mainstreamDC Universe, released on October 4 to a mixed response and poor box office turnover. While I actually enjoyedJoker: Folie à Deux, some have criticized Todd Phillips' sequel for not giving us the real villain that was teased at theend of 2019’s originalJoker, and, to an extent, I agree....

It’s rare that a filmmaker can bring such warmth and genuineness to astory about grief. Bringing in his personal experiences in the Army for his feature debut, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes partnered with AJ Bermudez on a story he crafted with Cherish Chen. Blending the complications of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), loss, and grief isn’t easy to do, especially with underlying dark comedic tones. Yet, Hausmann-Stokes does so gracefully to show the importance of friendship and family during troubling times....

A surprisingly large portion ofPokémon Trading Card Game Pocket’s card art is exclusive to the new mobile game. AlthoughPokémon TCG Pocketlooks very similar to the physicalPokémon Trading Card Game,it features different rules and mechanics.Technically, every single card used inPokémon TCG Pocketis exclusive to the app, because the HP, moves, and other stats are unique. However, many cards feature artwork previously found on physical trading cards. Some of that card art dates back to the original Base Set, while other cards use artwork previously found only on promo or Japanese-exclusive cards....

Power Rangers(2017) had enormous potential and should’ve been the start of a cinematic universe based on the world ofMighty Morphin Power Rangers. Despite the popularity of the TV shows, thePower Rangersfranchisedoesn’t have the best track record on the movie side of things. The non-canon 1995Mighty Morphinfilm was far from being a box office hit, while its sequel, a prelude toPower RangersTurbo, felt like a TV movie featuring an extended pilot....

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Squid Game season 2, episodes 1-4.Squid Gameseason 2, episode 3 officially returns Gi-hun to the titular competition, andthe installment’s final moments deliver a major twist involving the Front Man. Aptly titled “001,” this episode sees the new players repeatingSquid Gameseason 1’s most famous game— Red Light Green Light — before voting on whether to continue with the tournament. At the end of “001,” it’s nearly a tie, and the deciding factor is Player 001....

Shortly after his introduction inSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Professor Hermann becomes a pivotal character. Hermann is a senior researcher at the Scientific Institute for Research of the Chornobyl Anomalous Area (SIRCAA), apowerful, well-informedSTALKER 2factionthat plays a major role in the plot. He’s also Skif’s source of transportation into the Zone in the first place, agreeing to help him in exchange for some valuable data. However, the mission goes south, and Skif and Hermann are temporarily separated....

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege #1 Star Wars’newest Imperial villain is demanding to be taken seriously in the aftermath ofReturn of the Jedi, and it truly does look like he’s becoming a major threat the New Republic won’t be able to ignore. After suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker who was fairly dismissive of the self-titled “Grand Moff”, Adelhard now seems determined to forge a New Empire that can succeed the previous galactic regime....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Starting 5. Netflix’s new NBA docuseriesStarting 5features an extensive soundtrack full of popular tracks. Directed by Peter J. Scalettar (Supreme Team) and produced by Peyton Manning (Quarterback) and Barack and Michelle Obama (Leave the World Behind),Starting 5takes a behind-the-scenes look at the off-the-court lives of five of the NBA’s biggest starsand most talented players.Starting 5follows Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings, Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers....

A newThe Officeseries is currently in the works at Peacock, and a Steve Carell cameo would be the perfect way to bring the franchise full circle. Adapted from the UK original by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the US adaptation is undoubtedly the most successful version. With nine seasons, the US counterpart outruns the British version by a distant stretch and remains popular to this day. In addition to the upcomingThe Officereboot, there is also an Australian remake of the show coming up....

WARNING! Spoilers for Storm #6 AlthoughStormhas long been a valued member of theX-Men, she’s finally moved on to bigger things, but that isn’t necessarily a good thing. She’s made a name for herself by joining the Avengers, yet her recent choices and power-ups have cast doubt on whether she separated herself from her fellow mutants in the X-Men for the correct reasons. InStorm#6 by Murewa Ayodele, Luciano Vecchio, Rachelle Rosenberg, and Alex Guimarães,Professor Xpays a visit to Storm and seeks her help after he’s broken out of Graymalkin Prison against the X-Men’s wishes....

Summary The Bachelorproducers have been scrambling to fix their mistakes on Jenn Tran’s season ofThe Bachelorette, and naming Grant Ellis as the star ofThe Bachelorseason 29 is their latest tactic.The casting of villain Sam McKinneyinJenn Tran’s season ofThe Bachelorettecaused significant issues for the show’s production team. Sam is egotistical and rude, raising the question of his motives for appearing on the show. Can Grant saveThe Bachelorseason 29and the franchise? Despite the excitement surrounding Jenn as the first Asian AmericanBachelorette, the season has been overshadowed by drama, particularly due to Sam’s negative behavior....

Pedro Jimenohas redeemed himself with manyThe Family Chantelfans, ultimately repairing his previously villainous Although. I was never a fan of Pedro due to his lack of loyalty to Chantel Everett and his self-centered nature. While I enjoyed watching his journey with Chantel, I didn’t appreciate how he seldom made an effort to ensure his family accepted his wife as their own.Pedro’s behavior caused many issues in his relationshipwith Chantel. While her family members contributed to a lot of drama,Pedro, his mother, Lidia Morel, and his sister, Nicole Jimeno, were also instigators....