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The episode received negative reactions from both critics and viewers because it felt out of place in the season. Though important for developing Eleven’s character, it paused the main story at a bad time – right after a major cliffhanger where demogorgons invaded Hawkins Lab, trapping several key characters. This episode focused heavily on Eleven meeting Kali, slowing down the pace significantly. Kali didn’t reappear until much later, in Season 5, Episode 4, titled “Sorcerer.”

Seriously, I can’t stand Rodrigo worrying about how he looks next to Kory. Rodrigo is incredibly handsome and in great shape – he’s strong and clearly takes care of himself. It’s ridiculous he’d feel insecure! Kory seems way too focused on appearances and dieting, and honestly, not very interested in actually connecting with Rodrigo. Plus, Kory’s outfit at the party was just… a lot. Rodrigo is clearly the more attractive and confident one.

Shawn Levy announced that Thomas Newman will be composing the music for the new movie, Star Wars: Starfighter.

While many Westerns have strong endings, none are as iconic as the conclusion of George Stevens’ Shane. It’s a powerfully moving scene that captures the spirit of the Old West, and is often misinterpreted. Those final five minutes are truly unique within the genre, and have become the benchmark for all Western finales.

In the fifth episode of Pluribus, Carol attempts to contact others who are immune, hoping to share her discoveries about the hivemind. Unfortunately, she doesn’t receive any response. But towards the end of the episode, she starts investigating some clues and discovers the infected are consuming a strange liquid served in milk cartons.

Okay, let me break down this episode. Right off the bat, Sage is sharing information about Kristina’s idol – first with Jawan, then with Sophie. And honestly, Steven made a huge mistake by telling Sage to do that, hoping to build trust. It immediately brought to mind a brilliant point Sandra Diaz-Twine made – and I wish more Americans could see her gameplay, Jeff Probst seems hesitant to show it! – that an idol everyone knows about is basically useless. The more people are aware of it, the more it becomes a point of negotiation, or even just a shield someone can ‘waste’ to survive a vote. It can stall things, sure, but it loses its power to actively help someone advance their game. Think about how Parvati Shallow flipped the script with multiple idols – that’s how you use them to really shake things up, not just survive another Tribal Council.

Maintaining consistent quality for over three decades is incredibly difficult, so it’s understandable that The Simpsons isn’t as consistently strong as it once was. As a result, many adult animation fans have found other shows to enjoy, and some of these newer series have received a lot of positive attention and critical praise – even being considered by some to be better than The Simpsons.

The first trailer for the next Avengers movie is coming next month, and fans will finally get a better look at what’s in store. Right now, the biggest hints have come from short scenes shown after the credits of movies in Phases 4, 5, and 6. These scenes are building up to a major crossover event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introducing important characters and hinting at the main storylines of the Multiverse Saga’s conclusion.

The new A24 film, Eternity, centers on Elizabeth Olsen’s character, Joan, and her journey into the afterlife. She reconnects with both of her husbands: Miles Teller plays Larry, her longtime spouse, and Callum Turner portrays Luke, who died in the war. Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early also star as Anna and Ryan, respectively, and they help Joan, Larry, and Luke choose where they’ll spend eternity. The director recently explained that these roles were actually expanded from their original scope.

Ethan Browne was born in 1973 to singer Jackson Browne and model Phyllis Major. Just six months later, he appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, held by his father. In the accompanying article, Jackson Browne expressed his joy at becoming a father, saying he felt like a child again and loved the innocence and energy of his son. Jackson and Phyllis married in December 1975, but tragically, Phyllis died by suicide just four months later. Years later, in 2021, Jackson Browne reflected on his life, stating his greatest hope was to balance his career as a songwriter with being a dedicated father.