Spoilers, only read if you’ve already read the book. The first few chapters were okay, and I kept reading, anticipating that things would pick up. But my goodness, they did not. Lack of Depth in Characters Lets start with the characters. There is absolutely no depth to any of them. The protagonist, Violet, feels like a cardboard cutout of a special girl trope with no real substance. Supposedly, she is the smartest cadet, but her intelligence is reduced to reciting random facts from books....

How are your New Year’s resolutions going? These movies could help. It could be post-holiday clarity, or maybe were just tired of the same old routines. Wild / Fox Searchlight Here are 10 movies about reinvention that remind us its never too late to start fresh. The movie doesnt sugarcoat the struggle. Theres no magical montage where everything gets better overnight. Instead, we get something real: a man who refuses to let his circumstances define his future....

They were in the market for a pair of flip-flops. Doris walked into Pac Sun, the boys close behind. Can you help me? Getty Images Doris tapped one of the teenage sales clerks on the shoulder. Yeah, what do you need? Im looking for boys thongs she declared. He hardly even speaks to me. Its like hes embarrassed to be associated with me. What I wanted to say is: Youre doing it wrong....

Can we promise watching these poker movies will help your Balatro skills? No, but it’s worth the try. Then again, is it really? Balatro / Playstack If youre just as addicted to Balatro as the rest of us, check out these poker movies. You might just get some inspiration during your next run. In his career in poker, Ungar won over $30 million but died penniless at age 42. Steve McQueen stars as an up-and-coming poker player who takes on a master of the game....

By Updated 2 months ago,March 4, 2025 Controversial opinion: Millennials are the greatest generation. We were a hopeful, inclusive generation . We had fun without caring about being cringe. Watching The OC together may have been the last time we were really united as a country. You could walk around without worrying that you were going to be filmed and put on someones TikTok. Here are a few moments in time where millennials really had it all....

He makes it clear you’re a priority to him. He goes out of his way if and when you need him. You want your forever person, not another boyfriend you date for three months before calling it quits. Arina Krasnikova Your relationship isnt just about sex. For you two, intimacy extendsbeyondthe bedroom. You feel safe with him. You share your innermost thoughts. Essentially, youre one anothers best friends. He makes a sincere effort to get to know your friends....

Which obscure modern movies might acquire a coveted cult classics reputation in the years ahead? However, disappointing box office performances havent stopped the film from earning universally positive reviews. Like Wes Cravens iconic slasher series,Bodies Bodies Bodiessatisfactorily melds humor with increasingly rigid tension. Sorry to Bother You / Universal Pictures Utilizing a similarly horror-centric premise as R.L. Warner Bros. A24 A24 MGM Warner Bros. Netflix Universal Pictures

By Updated 2 months ago,March 4, 2025 Dont waste your energy on someone who ghosted you. Dont settle for someone who isnt able to do the bare minimum for you. Dont sit around hoping that theyre going to change their tune and treat you better next time. God & Man Accept that they arent right for you and attempt to move on because you deserve better. You dont deserve to sit around, waiting and wondering whether theyre going to get back to you....

Lets get into it. Mulan II (2004) Remember how badass Mulan is in the first movie? How she joins the army and defeats her enemies with bravery, empathy, and grace? The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (2002) Plus, Eddie Murphys replacement for Mushu leaves something to be desired. The sequel undid all of that. All that remains is bland animation and so-so music. In any case, I digress:Pocahontas 2took the historical inaccuracies of its predecessor and doubled them....

Elementary, my dear detectives. By Updated 4 months ago,January 7, 2025 Good movies entertain, but great movies engage. Memento (2000) Christopher Nolan turned the psychological thriller genre upside down with 2000sMemento. L.A. Confidential / Warner Bros. Also, the contents of the box at the end! Zodiac (2007) The mystery of the Zodiac Killer plagued America for decades. In David FinchersZodiac, a group of individuals attempt to discover the identity of this infamous figure....

Get a look at each of the seven continents with these great movies. May we introduce you to our new favorite travel agency, Just Watch Netflix On your system! Visit North America withY Tu Mama Tambien! Columbia Pictures Beset by wanderlust and a thirst for self-discovery, they ultimately bite off more than they can chew. Where to stream:Hulu Visit Africa withGorillas in the Mist! Its also a showcase for the lush, dense, engrossing rainforests of the Congo....

The ‘Only Murders in the Building’ star deserves recognition for being the funniest man currently on television. Since 2021,Only Murders in the Buildinghas been one of the most hilarious comedies on television. As Oliver Putnam, Martin Short steals every scene hes in. Martin Short dominates the screen in a third-season episode of Hulu’sOnly Murders in the Building. At the 2025 Golden Globes, Jeremy Allen White earned his third Golden Globe for playing Carmy inThe Bear....

Then, now, and forever. But mostly just now. RAW is an iconic brand in the world of professional wrestling. Razor Ramon makes a statement on the first episode of RAW in 1993. Almost 32 years later to the day, John Cena makes an announcement on the premiere of RAW on Netflix. But now much of that history is not available to watch. However, out of 1650 episodes as of this writing, only 257 are on Netflix....