War Machine Review: Alan Ritchson’s Sci-fi Action Movie Blends Big Stunts With an Overly Simple Story

The film War Machine follows Ritchson’s character, 81, as he endures the incredibly demanding US Army Ranger training. Just as he’s nearing completion, he encounters a terrifying new enemy. The movie blends a touching personal story with thrilling action, making it an enjoyable, fast-paced experience, though it perhaps doesn’t delve as deeply into its themes as some might like.

‘War Machine’ Review: Alan Ritchson Survives Humorless ‘Predator’ Clone

The film features a team of U.S. Army Rangers, led by Alan Ritchson, in a role that feels like a somewhat uninspired attempt to emulate action stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Unfortunately, a weak script from director Patrick Hughes and James Beaufort doesn’t help Ritchson create a truly compelling character – he comes across as just another generic action hero. The real focus of the movie is actually the alien robot, reminiscent of those in Transformers, that’s hunting Ritchson and his team. If you can overlook the film’s overly serious tone and predictable plot, it surprisingly manages to be quite engaging.

Ballet Dancers and Opera Singers Are Mad at Timothée Chalamet

Ballet dancer and studio owner Amar Smalls addressed a viral clip on Instagram, explaining that interest in ballet and opera still exists, but high costs and the perception of these art forms as exclusive make them difficult for many to access. He compared the price of tickets to a fancy restaurant like Nobu versus a more affordable option like McDonald’s, suggesting that as accessibility improves, public opinion will shift. Smalls believes that within a few years, people will recognize that there’s still a strong interest in ballet and opera.

The Pitt’s Gerran Howell Thinks Robby Is Avoiding Whitaker

Dennis Whitaker, a first-year resident, is full of surprises, but nude yoga isn’t one of them. He’s already shown his unexpected background in theology, his secret living situation at the hospital, and earned the nickname “White Chocolate.” This makes him the more likely choice to housesit for Dr. Robby while he’s on a motorcycle trip, beating out the yoga-loving Dr. Abbot. However, as usual on The Pitt, the seemingly simple situation is layered with deeper meaning. Whitaker’s connection with Amy, the widow of a patient who died last season, is questioned – is it genuine attraction or just extreme empathy? His frequent visits to her farm are starting to look unprofessional. Similarly, Robby’s need for this trip is also unclear. Is he truly feeling trapped by his job, or is he still grieving from the COVID pandemic and the shooting at PittFest, which Whitaker witnessed? Robby’s behavior is also bordering on unprofessional. Both men seem to be dealing with hidden issues beneath the surface.

Babylon 5 is the 92% RT Space Opera That Resurrected Hard Sci-Fi for the ’90s

From the start, Babylon 5 stood out from other science fiction shows. Unlike most series at the time, it didn’t rely on simple, self-contained alien encounters each week. Instead, it focused on complex, season-long storylines with lasting consequences. Even now, decades later, Babylon 5 continues to receive high praise from critics and fans, and many consider it to have been remarkably forward-thinking for its time.

Love Story Recap: The Point of No Return

Carolyn is currently trying to avoid attention as much as possible. Looking through a photo album of past Kennedy weddings – a gift from Caroline – she and John share a laugh over the family’s elaborate traditions. Their being high only makes it funnier when they observe that Edwin Schlossberg, in a Willi Smith suit, resembles David Byrne, but someone completely unfamiliar with him. Carolyn wants a simple, private wedding, free of unnecessary extravagance. John proposes Cumberland Island, Georgia – a location with no paved roads – as the ideal setting for her vision of a wedding without bouquet tosses, favors, showers, or brunches. She grows increasingly enthusiastic as she details her minimalist ceremony, approaching it almost like a project she’s planning. Sarah Pidgeon delivers a strong performance, giving Carolyn a vibrant personality and working to overcome some weaknesses in the character’s writing. Paul Anthony Kelly tries to match Pidgeon’s natural and effortless style, though he struggles to keep pace, even while dancing in his underwear.

The Pitt Recap: Through the Cracks

It’s easy for me to say, since I’m not the one responsible for Mrs. Burns. Poor Mrs. Burns was found in a room that the hospital board thought was empty, which worried Donnie. Javadi realized they were talking about her patient and admitted she hadn’t added Mrs. Burns to the board, assuming the nurses had already done so. Dana explained that everyone needs to contribute and regularly check the board – if a patient isn’t listed, their tests won’t be processed, no one will check on them, and they’ll essentially be overlooked. To make matters worse, Javadi hadn’t yet informed a supervisor about Mrs. Burns. She came in feeling nauseous, and although Javadi ordered tests, Mrs. Burns has been waiting for an hour without any further attention.