Movies

What’s interesting to discuss is how things have changed since the show originally started. When Vanderpump Rules first aired in 2013, becoming a reality TV star wasn’t a common career path, especially for young people. (Many who have succeeded in this field owe a debt to the cast and crew of SUR, and a certain family from Calabasas.) Instagram was still growing in popularity, and the idea of ‘influencers’ – people aiming to gain followers and promote brands on reality TV – didn’t really exist yet. The original cast members of Vanderpump Rules joined the show for fun and as a possible way to break into the entertainment business. They were pioneers, without any examples to follow, hoping it would lead to bigger things.

Okay, so The Rings of Power is getting a lot of different reactions, and that’s fine. But honestly, if you’re a fantasy fan, you need to check out The Shannara Chronicles. It’s a show with Austin Butler from before he was huge, and it’s criminally underrated. It follows Wil Shannara, who’s basically an ordinary guy suddenly thrown into this amazing world of elves, nomads, and magic users. He has to learn to use these powerful Elfstones to stop a seriously terrifying demon army led by this ancient evil, the Dagda Mor. Trust me, it’s a wild ride!

Frank Welker will once again be the voice of Scooby-Doo in the upcoming live-action series on Netflix, according to Nexus Point News. Welker has been voicing Fred Jones since 1969 and took on the role of Scooby-Doo in 2002, and he’s returning to play the beloved Great Dane in this new version of the classic story.

Given everything going on with Whitney, maybe a silly inflatable costume would be a good distraction. It’s obvious she and Justin are struggling – their business failed, and Whitney feels Justin is to blame for leading them into a multi-level marketing scheme. She’s angry at him, but also at herself for believing him. What makes this show work is that the women are incredibly honest, even when it’s difficult. Unlike other reality stars who try to appear perfect, the women of Salt Lake City readily share their struggles and vulnerabilities. They don’t shy away from anything, whether it’s financial setbacks or, like with Heather, even admitting to a very old and stained mattress.

Cameron is currently promoting Avatar: Fire and Ash, a highly anticipated film set to release in 2025. While speaking with io9, he discussed the future of the Terminator franchise and shared an update when asked about it.

It’s not simply about whether people will go see Avatar: Fire and Ash in theaters. The first two Avatar movies were huge successes, but the way film franchises—or what director James Cameron calls “sagas”—are made and marketed has evolved a lot recently.

The best comic book series deeply understand their characters, pairing that insight with amazing artwork to create unforgettable stories. These series stay with readers for years, and often become the standard for how everyone – both fans and the publisher – thinks the character should be portrayed.

While characters like Saruman and Sauron were incredibly inventive – demonstrated by creations like the Rings of Power – Tolkien made it clear who possessed the greatest knowledge of Middle-earth. That character was Elrond, Lord of Rivendell. Interestingly, two characters within the book itself confirmed this in just three words each.

Unfortunately, this film doesn’t offer much that hasn’t already been done better in similar movies. It’s heavily influenced by the styles of filmmakers like Wes Anderson, Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette, and Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn, using unusual visuals and outdated fashion to try and convey deeper themes, but without much success. The electronic score by Oliver Coates is particularly jarring and unpleasant.

Quentin Tarantino readily offers solutions, and even suggested who could have played the Sunday brothers – Austin Butler, though Butler was only 15 years old at the time the movie came out. Tarantino praised Butler, but then surprisingly criticized Paul Dano, calling him a “weak” and “uninteresting” actor – even going so far as to label him the weakest in the Screen Actors Guild. If Paul Dano wants to challenge Tarantino to a video game competition, the opportunity is there.