Stranger Things Midseason-Finale Recap: The Kid With the Powers

Normally, finding out what Max has been experiencing in Henry’s mental prison would be a highlight, but this episode has so much going on that it feels less important. Sadie Sink does a great job delivering a lot of necessary information, but this storyline mainly serves as a pause in the action. Max explains everything that happened in season four to Holly, then fills her in on what occurred after Max died and was brought back to life, leading to her current comatose state. Essentially, Max figures out she’s stuck in a labyrinth of Henry’s memories. We revisit the traumatic Hawkins Lab massacre (again), she wanders through a 1959 version of Hawkins High, and ultimately ends up facing Henry’s memories of her.

Why Isn’t the ‘Thanksgiving Movie’ a Thing?

The responses offered some interesting perspectives. Many pointed out that Thanksgiving isn’t widely celebrated outside of the United States. Edgar Wright, a British filmmaker, noted he doesn’t have a strong opinion on the holiday. Jorge Gutierrez, director of The Book of Life and Maya and the Three, shared that growing up on the U.S.-Mexico border, Thanksgiving didn’t really make sense to him, and isn’t universally observed, especially with the rise of streaming. Patrick McHale, creator of the autumn-themed cartoon Over the Garden Wall, also mentioned that in England, turkey is typically associated with Christmas.

The world’s oldest bus driver is 95-years-old and has no plans of retiring

Okay, so Guinness World Records just verified this is amazing – a 94-year-old named Raymond Hager from Wichita Falls is officially the oldest gamer! He’s been playing for almost 30 years, and they finally gave him the record at 94 years and 176 days old. Seriously cool to see someone keep gaming for so long!

James Cameron Calls The Wizard of Oz His Favorite Movie & Almost Directed Wicked

James Cameron recently shared on the podcast The Town with Matthew Belloni that he almost produced the movie Wicked about 15 years ago, shortly after its Broadway premiere. He’s a big fan of the story and The Wizard of Oz is one of his favorite films. However, Cameron explained he ultimately decided against the project because he wasn’t satisfied with the music.

The Long Walk Has An Alternate Ending, And I’m Both Happy And Amazed That It Wasn’t In The Theatrical Cut

Happy Thanksgiving, Stephen King fans! With Turkey Day here, the year is quickly coming to a close. But 2025 is already shaping up to be great for King fans, with plenty of new content. New episodes of IT: Welcome to Derry are still being released weekly on HBO Max, and the latest one features a fantastic introduction to Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise. Plus, The Long Walk arrived on 4K UHD and Blu-ray this past Tuesday – it’s currently only available as a beautiful Steelbook edition and is a perfect addition to any Stephen King collection.

Bonk Takes a Bow: Swiss Exchange Welcomes the Dogecoin Darling with a Wag

This move catapults Bonk into one of Europe’s biggest stock markets, turning it from a digital doggy treat into something that can be bought and sold with a flick of your brokerage finger. It’s now officially “the first Solana dog coin for the people, by the people,” a sort of canine crusade for the everyman, or so they claim.

Shrek 5 Announces Superman 2025 Star Will Play Shrek’s Son Farkle

Skylar Gisondo, known for playing Superman, is joining the voice cast of the upcoming Shrek 5 movie, Universal Studios has confirmed. The news was revealed by Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb of NBC during the live broadcast of the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, coinciding with the appearance of the Shrek float, which also gave viewers a first look at Shrek’s now-grown children.