Movies

Okay, as someone who’s read Heated Rivalry, I knew Episode 5 was going to be huge for the TV adaptation! But even if you’re new to Shane and Ilya’s story, this episode definitely packed a punch. Honestly, whether you were prepared or not, it was totally worth losing your mind over! I saw so many fans online freaking out about that ending – and for good reason, it was amazing!

This weekend (December 19–21, 2025), Ebaster recommends three must-watch shows on Paramount+. One is a popular, long-running crime thriller that’s currently gaining a lot of attention. It’s received perfect ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and is considered the best in its series so far.

Okay, so Steam’s Winter Sale is happening right now and there are tons of games on sale, which is awesome, but honestly, it can be overwhelming trying to find the really good stuff. I’ve been checking it out, and there are some incredible deals – even on some of the best games coming out in 2025! You can snag things with up to 90% off, but you’ve gotta be quick because the sale ends on January 25th. Definitely don’t want to miss out!

Dwayne Johnson surprised audiences in 2025 with his performance in the biographical film The Smashing Machine, showcasing his range as an actor. However, a decade earlier, he starred in the disaster movie San Andreas. When Vanity Fair had experts assess the realism of disaster films, San Andreas didn’t rank highly.

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This thrilling movie centers on two young men convinced a powerful CEO is actually an alien intent on destroying the world, so they kidnap him. What starts as a paranoid scheme quickly becomes a chaotic struggle for control, filled with unpredictable twists and thought-provoking ideas.

Jackman appeared on The Late Showon Thursday while promoting his new film, Song Sung Blue, which is about the real-life Neil Diamond tribute band, Lightning & Thunder. To celebrate, the actor sang “Sweet Caroline,” but he totally changed the lyrics, telling Colbert it was a surprise for him. Now, I am both singing along and crying after watching this lovely tribute:

Bowen Yang joined Saturday Night Live as a writer in 2018 and became a featured player the following season. He made history as the first Asian and second openly gay man to be a cast member on the show. Yang quickly became known for his work on “Weekend Update,” creating memorable characters like Chinese trade representative Chen Biao and the Titanic iceberg. He’s also popular for sketches like “Bowen’s Straight,” “Straight Male Friend,” and “Charades with Mom.” Many viewers remember his hilarious portrayal of George Santos, the politician, whom he played as a constant liar and performer.

While Avatar: The Way of Water used high frame rate (HFR) technology a little bit three years ago, the new film, Fire and Ash, uses it much more often – and it’s noticeable. Director James Cameron estimates around 40% of Fire and Ash is filmed in HFR, particularly in underwater sequences and scenes with a lot of movement. This causes the frame rate to change frequently throughout the movie. Although Cameron has specific artistic reasons for this approach, the constant switching between 48 and 24 frames per second felt disorienting and made some scenes feel disjointed, almost like watching a rough cut of the film.

In an interview with Vulture, Arnaud spoke about Scott’s kiss with Kip in episode 5 of Heated Rivalry. He explained how this moment reveals Scott’s character and what it signifies for their relationship. The actor shared that Scott has been hiding his true self due to loneliness and built emotional walls, but he finally allowed himself to be vulnerable and break those walls during a major team victory.