Warning: This article includes SPOILERS for Before episode 9 and all previous episodes! Before Episode 9 only provides a small number of revelations, but significant moments bring the story to its climactic ending. The Stephen King-approved thriller follows the supernatural connection between a child psychologist named Eli and his troubled patient named Noah. Critics have panned the series, but viewers have a very divided response to the slow-paced show. Some viewers love Billy Crystal's psychological thriller, while others agree with critics, expressing that the series is boring and redundant. After nine episodes, the miniseries will finally come to an end…
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Why Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life isn't liked by most fans, some theories about the show make it much more entertaining during re-watches. The beloved family drama Gilmore Girls aired on TV from 2000 to 2007, winning the hearts of viewers. Nine years after the show ended, Netflix launched a revival, featuring four 90-minute episodes. Unfortunately, the revival failed because the Gilmore Girls the characters have also failed to progress or have regressed since the end of the original show. The show also used old-fashioned humor and pop culture references. While AYITL's failures are frustrating, fans have begun…
The 1991 film Hook quickly became a fan favorite, but its ending created a lot of questions. The film's plot follows an adult Peter Pan (Robin Williams), who must rediscover himself after Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman) kidnaps his children (Charlie Korsmo and Amber Scott) and takes them to Neverland. Director Steven Spielberg shared his dislike for Hookbut the film still holds a place in the hearts of millennials due to its stellar cast, grandiose sets and magical soundtrack by John Williams. Just listening HookThe main theme brings a wave of emotions and nostalgia. Despite all the great parts HookPeople still…
This article contains discussions about HIV/AIDS, queerbaiting, substance use disorder, and predatory teachers. While many character exits on TV have disappointed me, some are so unfair, mean-spirited, or poorly written that they arouse my righteous indignation. As all shows end, all characters will eventually leave the audience. Like many people, I'm emotionally invested in my favorite TV characters, wanting them to prosper and be happy. When done well, endings feel earned and fit established characterizations and plots. Unfortunately, writers sometimes steal happy endings from great characters, leaving them in terrible situations they don't deserve. If a character's unhappy ending is…
Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Red One! After seeing Kiernan Shipka as Gryla in Redthe actor is expected to take on a similar role in a multibillion-dollar franchise. Although she started out as a child actress, Shipka has successfully transitioned her career into adulthood, becoming an A-list actress who can take control of a film. 2024 marks an epic year for Kiernan Shipka, with her taking on roles in five notable films, including Dwayne Johnson's Christmas film Red One. Red One features several mythical figures, including Santa Claus and Krampus; however, the main villain is Kiernan Shipka's Gryla.…
Paramount Pictures' Sonic the Hedgehog 3 needs to avoid replicating the results of James Marsden's previous film franchise, which grossed $1.1 billion but ended disappointingly. When it comes to video game film adaptations, the Sonic the Hedgehog The films have been some of the most successful in recent years. They may not have the best critical reception, but fans show up at the theaters and rate them highly. Their success so far has raised anticipation for the third installment, which will feature Sonic the HedgehogThe returning cast, plus newcomer Keanu Reeves as Shadow. James Marsden will reprise his role as…
This article contains discussions of alcohol use disorder and child abuse. It also contains spoilers for The Silencing. The action and thriller film of 2020 The Silencing incorporates a traditional plot, but its ending packs a few punches. The Silencing follows Rayburn Swanson, a reformed hunter with alcohol use disorder, whose daughter Gwen disappeared five years earlier. When a body washes up on a lakeshore, Rayburn meets with Sheriff Alice Gustafson to identify the body. After determining that the body is not Gwen's, the sheriff makes it his mission to identify the victim and killer. The only clue to the…
This article contains mentions of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, as well as mental illness, infertility, and miscarriage. Spoilers for It Ends With Us lie ahead! Many of Colleen Hoover's books have the potential to be turned into feature films later End with us it grossed more than $200 million in its first two and a half weeks in theaters. Based on Colleen Hoover's controversial 2016 book, End with us follows a woman named Lily Bloom who finds herself in a marriage that mirrors the relationship between her mother and her abusive father. The film is a harrowing depiction of…
This article includes discussions of domestic violence and rape. Spoilers for It Ends With Us lie ahead! Although the film is based on the best-selling book by Colleen Hoover, the film adaptation of End with us includes a powerful ending that alters the source material to strengthen the message about surviving and recovering from abuse. The story follows a woman named Lily Bloom, played by Blake Lively, who saw her mother suffer abuse as a child and never wanted to be in the same situation. Unfortunately, after her father's funeral, she meets a neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, who she is…
Warning: This article includes minor spoilers for Sweethearts. Dear ones includes a cast led by star Kiernan Shipka, but is made up of emerging actors who show their potential. Max’s original film puts a twist on the holiday romantic comedy by centering it on Thanksgiving – a holiday that would otherwise be ignored by the genre. However DearAlthough reviews are mixed, the film will appeal to fans of the anti-rom-com – which follows rom-com tropes and formulas while subverting expectations and challenging the realistic nature of the genre. Films in this subgenre have more confused main characters, show imperfect love,…