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The Running Man Rips Into Reality TV. It Should’ve Been About the Internet.

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It’s strange to see a movie fueled by today’s anxieties, yet feel strangely stuck in the past—like someone complaining about the world while blaming it on modern music. While reality TV definitely shapes how we see things and even played a role in our current president’s rise, the movie The Running Man now feels more relevant to the internet. The film portrays reality TV as a way to distract and control people, and that’s what the internet does now. Despite a messy ending, the movie is exciting and features a lead actor trying to become the next big action star, though he’s not always believable as an angry person. It’s more of a fun, big-budget action movie than a serious commentary on society, and its misunderstanding of reality TV makes its message weak. The director is known for cleverly referencing pop culture—like referencing Resident Evil 2 in Spaced or using an invasion theme to explore aging in The World’s End. However, he doesn’t seem to really understand or enjoy reality TV.

8 JRPG Remakes That Improved Everything From The Original Games

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Remakes aren’t a new thing – they’ve been around since the Super Nintendo days. As someone who didn’t always have easy access to games, I really welcome them, particularly when they make older titles more appealing and easier for new players to enjoy.

9-1-1 Season 9 Fall Finale Review: The 118 Begins (Again) Without Bobby

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After a major loss at the end of season 8, 9-1-1 is still finding its way in season 9. While the season has been uneven in quality, with a four-episode premiere that felt too long, there have been bright spots – particularly the inventive “Día de los Muertos” episode. Overall, the season 9 finale perfectly captures the show’s current state: a bit of a mixed bag.

What the Red Skull icon on the map means in Escape from Tarkov

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Escape from Tarkov is a game where you try to enter a dangerous area, collect valuable items, and then safely escape with your loot. It’s challenging because you’ll encounter both AI-controlled enemies and other players, and if you die, you lose everything you’ve collected.

How the MCU can save disastrous 2015 Fantastic Four movie

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The 2015 film Fantastic Four, sometimes stylized as Fant4stic, was a darker take on the classic Marvel superhero team. Directed by Josh Trank (known for Chronicle), it starred Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, and Jamie Bell. Unlike previous versions, this film abandoned the team’s bright blue costumes and lighthearted adventures in favor of a very serious and sometimes disturbing tone.

Happy Birthday, Skirk! How Fans Are Celebrating

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Okay, seriously, trying to stay on top of my games feels like another job sometimes! There’s always huge update notes, super long guides, and endless forum posts to read. I just want to play the game, you know? That’s where these text summarizers come in handy. They’re like having a little helper that cuts through all the extra stuff. Basically, they use AI to read a ton of text and give me a short, simple summary, so I can get the important bits without wasting time. It’s a lifesaver!

Fans Refuse To Let Mario Kart DS Cross The Finish Line

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Mario Kart DS, released in 2005, felt revolutionary. It was the first time players could race against each other online, connecting gamers worldwide in real-time. This online feature was a bold move for handheld games at the time.

Horizon Franchise Was Created With Multiplayer In Mind, Says Guerrilla Games Boss

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According to Guerrilla Games’ Jan-Bart van Beek on X (formerly Twitter), Lego Horizon Adventures was a first experiment with multiplayer features. The studio now plans to expand on this, making multiplayer a more central part of future Horizon games. Van Beek explained that the team has always envisioned Horizon as a multiplayer experience, and while Lego Horizon Adventures was a small initial step, their upcoming game, Steel Frontiers, will take a much larger leap in that direction. They’re promising even more social features and are eager to share what’s next.