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In “All the Dogs’ Names,” Greg is adjusting to life after his breakup with Cristle. The breakup is surprisingly comical – Cristle initiates it, expecting a fight from Greg, and is then upset when he doesn’t resist, even though she’d have turned him down regardless. During the breakup, Cristle casually mentions a difficult past event – Tommy’s dad leaving for his math teacher. It’s a bit sad to consider how Greg’s relationship with Tommy’s mom might be stirring up those old feelings for him. Poor Tommy is really struggling in this episode, and it’s concerning. He attends Greg’s seminar wearing sunglasses, claiming he only sees “a snake between two Gatorade trees” when he looks at his professor. That’s a disturbing image, Tommy, and a pretty harsh assessment of Greg!

I’m really excited about what’s coming up in anime! It’s not just sequels and spin-offs getting buzz, but these incredible remakes and revivals. What’s so cool is they’re not just rehashing old ideas – they’re completely rebuilding these series from the ground up, staying true to what made them special. Whether you grew up with these shows or are discovering them now, 2026 is shaping up to be an amazing year for anime storytelling. And the best part? These projects are in the hands of studios with a proven track record – they’ve earned this chance to bring these stories to life, and they’re delivering!

After the huge success of Evil Dead Rise and the promising start of The Mummy, director Lee Cronin is in high demand. He’s already confirmed his next project as director – an original ghost story called Box of Bones – and is also expanding into television and producing. Recently, he expressed interest in working on a major horror franchise, and after his work on The Mummy, he seems like a natural fit to lead it.

K. Michelle is continuing to be a standout cast member, and this week’s episode featured a funny and relatable moment: dealing with complications from a Brazilian Butt Lift. Despite feeling unwell, she fully committed to the ‘Housewives’ experience, getting her makeup and hair done at the hospital before meeting up with Phaedra, Porsha, and Cynthia for a girls’ day. It’s great to see K. Michelle interacting with veteran Real Housewives of Atlanta stars – their chemistry is clear, and she fits right in. While a dramatic entrance like Vicki Gunvalson’s wheelchair moment would have been iconic, even watching K. Michelle struggle up the stairs with help from the nail tech was classic diva behavior. Phaedra recognized the dedication, reminding everyone that she herself had a full face of makeup while giving birth in public!

The latest Halloween movie, Halloween Ends, didn’t live up to expectations. While previous films suggested a satisfying conclusion to the long-running series, this one shifted focus to a new character instead of delivering the final battle between Michael Myers and Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis). Despite currently ranking at number 8 on Netflix, the film hasn’t gained a better reception over time, and remains a letdown for fans of the 48-year-old franchise.

High fantasy features complex magic and is set in imaginative worlds inspired by medieval times, but distinctly different from our own. Low fantasy tends to be more grounded, often taking place within Earth’s history, even with the addition of magic. Isekai stories, where characters are transported to another world, remain incredibly popular in anime, light novels, and manga.