Swing Away: Joaquin Phoenix’s Character in Signs is Perfect Metaphor for Shyamalan Filmmaking

InSigns, directed by M. Night Shyamalan and released in 2002, Joaquin Phoenix plays Merrill Hess. He’s the younger brother of the film’s main protagonist (Graham Hess played by Mel Gibson) and uncle to Morgan and Bo Hess (played by Rory Culkin and Abigail Breslin respectively). He’s not the main character inSigns, but he is a key family member at the center of an apocalyptic nightmare. And even though he’s an unassuming country boy who works a blue-collar job, he’s also a world record holder....

May 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Danny Reeves

The Flash Fan Art Shows Ezra Miller As The DC Hero's Greatest Villain

IfThe Flashfranchise keeps going from here, they could potentially include Flash’s biggest archenemy, the Reverse-Flash, in a future installment. If they do, fan art has been made to give fans a little preview of what could potentially come.WithThe Flashcoming out this summer and all the buzz surrounding it leading up to its upcoming release, it’s never too early to speculate where the franchise is headed. Recent fan art depicted not only what Reverse-Flash could look like if he hits the big screen, but it also depicts star Ezra Miller as the villain....

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Mr. Albert Banks

Twitch Responds to Report That Found Nearly 2,000 Child Predators on Its Platform

Following a recent report of almost 2,000 child predators onTwitch, the company has responded to the findings. To say that Twitch is going through challenging times is a gross understatement. Whether it’s banning gambling from its platform or dealing with problematic streamers,Twitchis not short of controversies. Though the recent child predation report may be the platform’s most troubling development so far. According to the report, child predators have utilized theAmazon-owned companyto identify young streamers, targeting as many as 279,016 children on Twitch between October 2020 and August 2022....

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Erik Ashley

Van-14 Dev Details Valheim Lessons, Benefits of Personal Projects

Summary Van-14is a forthcoming, retro Metroidvania by Iron Gate Studio artist and developer, Robin Eyre. The passion project, being developed in Eyre’s spare time, follows the fourteenth clone of a human warrior, Van, on an impossible mission to defeat a race of supernatural gods bent on universal destruction. Theindieexploration game returns to classic traversal abilities like grappling hooks and double jumping, while incorporating a new upgrade system that allows players to tune their abilities to defense, offense, or utility....

May 12, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Jessica Olsen

Wizards of the Coast Responds to New Dungeons and Dragons Book AI Art Controversy

Summary Wizards of the Coast has made an official statement promising to rework the pieces of AI artwork used in one of itsDungeons and Dragonsbooks. This statement came in response to controversy over a long-timeDungeons and Dragonsartist using AI to complete artwork forBigby Presents: Glory of Giants–the nextD&Dsourcebook. On August 1,D&D Beyondreleased an article previewing three frost giants that would appear inBigby Presents: Glory of the Giants, anupcomingDungeons and Dragonssourcebook. However, players noticed two of the three pieces of artwork used in the article looked AI-generated....

May 12, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Janice Reyes

You Season 4 Episode 9 Review

Episode 9 of season 4 of Netflix’s thrillerYou,“She’s Not There,” tells a compelling story of what happens to Marienne Bellamy (Tati Gabrielle), but goes off the rails a little bit when focusing on the wedding of Kate Galvin’s (Charlotte Ritchie) friends. The penultimate episode of season 4 is much more entertaining than some of the duller entries earlier on, but still gets bogged down by the large cast of characters who aren’t as memorable or exciting as minor characters in previous seasons....

May 12, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Sean Campbell

Age Of Empires 2: Best Technologies To Unlock First

Summary With such an expansive tech tree inAge Of Empires 2, it can be hard for players to decide what to focus on research-wise, especially in the early stages of the game. There are upgrades for nearly every aspect of the game to make life forthe player’s civilizationeasier and more efficient, and some are more effective than others. Whether they are military upgrades that provide access to new and more effective units, or they just increase villager speed, there are a lot of opportunities for players to improve their virtual societies....

May 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Cathy Jackson

Apex Legends Event Adding 12v12 Deathmatch

Summary Apex Legendsis getting a new limited-time game mode in the form of a 12v12 team deathmatch. The Void Reckoning event forApex Legendsadds new collectibles that players can unlock, as well as premium skins that can be purchased via the in-game store. Apex Legendshas long been a leader in the battle royale scene. In the five years since the game launched, it has managed to maintain relevancy and interest thanks to a constantly shifting landscape for players to enjoy, and frequent events that shake up gameplay in new and interesting ways....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Shannon Casey

Bada-BING! The 10 Best Sopranos Merch Items To Celebrate Its 25th Anniversary

The Sopranosis one of the most celebrated television shows of the 2000s. It received a whopping 111 Emmy nominations, winning 21, and won 5 awards out of its 23 Golden Globe nominations. Unbelievably for some who remember watching the show every week as it aired on HBO,The Sopranosis now celebrating its 25th anniversary with a slew of fun promotions, including boiling down each episode into25-second recaps on TikTok, acast reunion at Alamo Drafthouse, and new deleted scenes releasing on Max....

May 11, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Marisa Rivas

Best Sites To Read Manhwa

Summary Despite the ever-pervading influence of manga in pop culture, Korean comics or manhwa have been on the rise courtesy of remarkable works - especially hits that have been adapted as anime, films, and even television series. Moreover, with the manhwa scene also accommodating up-and-coming authors and artists, it’s easier for almost anyone with a story to tell to share their works to a wider audience. Unfortunately for newcomers, finding the best website to read manhwa may end up much harder than usual - especially with many of them functioning through chapter-unlocking via special currencies....

May 11, 2025 · 12 min · 2420 words · Steven Walter

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Could Be Using Cut Content

Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC may be officially announced, but FromSoftware has left it shrouded in mystery. Of course, given howElden Ring’s marketing was essentially non-existent until it was a few months from release, fans may be left waiting for some time. Current speculation about it ranges from the timing and the state of the Erdtree to the mysterious tree consuming it and the figure on Torrent. Many postulate the latter is Miquella and for good reason....

May 11, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Stephanie Sandoval

Genshin Impact Chart Shows Four-Star Waiting List

Summary A newGenshin Impactchart lists the four-star units that have gone a certain amount of time without receiving a rerun.Genshin Impactrevealed a few days ago that several reruns, including Raiden Shogun and Bennet, will take the spotlight in version 4.3. The second phase of the update will bring back Kujou Sara, an Electro-type character who serves as a support for hyper-carry teams. As is the case with event-exclusive banners, they will be available to claim for a limited time....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Mark Blackburn

Genshin Impact: Charlotte Team Composition Guide

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters After waiting for many versions,Genshin Impactplayers finally get their firstCryo Catalyst character inGenshin Impact4.1 with Wriothesley’s debut. One version later, Charlotte became the second Cryo Catalyst unit inGenshin Impact4.2. However, unlike Wriothesley who plays as a DPS, Charlotte is made to be a typical healer support. When it comes toCharlotte’s team compinGenshin Impact,she can practically work in any team that requires a healer. She doesn’t have any special or niche abilities, so she’s more flexible, but at the same time, this means she can hardly shine....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Adam Hoffman Jr.