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Max Schindler

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16 Jul

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Brings New Character Classes and Xenomorphs to the Franchise

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It’s been five years since the original Aliens: Fireteam Elite brought the iconic sci-fi franchise into the realm of squad-based third-person shooter action. The game has a sequel coming this year, with Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 poised to double down on all things that made the first game so enjoyable while significantly adding to the overall action-packed experience. At Summer Game Fest 2026, we got a chance to play an early build of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 and here our first impressions of the upcoming sci-fi shooter sequel. The first major noticeable change in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 compared to…
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16 Jul

The Odyssey Review: Christopher Nolan’s Grand Homecoming

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Before we ever meet him, the Odysseus of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has already been subsumed by myth. He is in the first scene, technically, bravely concealed within the wooden contours of a monumental horse left along the shores of Troy. Yet that is not the Odysseus Matt Damon actually plays in the even more monumental film from the mind of a filmmaker obsessed with obsessives. The heroic figure we see springs from a tale, a story, a song sung to revelers in Ithaca about their wily and absent Greek king. These diners listen while feasting on Odysseus’ meat, drinking…
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16 Jul

Win a Copy of Prince of Swords, the Thrilling Next Chapter in Elise Kova’s Arcana Academy Series

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In partnership with Penguin Random House The halls of Arcana Academy are opening once again, and if you’re ready for more tarot magic, dangerous romance, and high-stakes fantasy, we’ve got quite the opportunity for you. Thanks to our friends at Penguin Random House, we’re giving away five copies of Prince of Swords, the second novel in bestselling author Elise Kova’s Arcana Academy series. If the first book left you desperate to know what happens next, this is your chance to continue Clara Graysword’s journey. Simply head over to Den of Geek’s Instagram page and find the post about the giveaway…
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16 Jul

15 of the Funniest Gags from ‘Superbad’

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Superbad has been making people laugh since it hit theaters in 2007, and its mix of awkward friendships, terrible decisions, and unforgettable one-liners has helped it become one of the defining teen comedies of its generation. Much of that comes from the chemistry between its cast, but the movie is also packed with visual jokes, running gags, and situations that somehow keep getting more ridiculous. Whether you’ve watched it once or can quote half the script from memory, there are plenty of moments that still land years later. Here are 15 of the funniest gags from Superbad. ©IMDb Seth’s childhood…
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15 Jul

Writers Wanted: Den of Geek and Wattpad Present The Fandom Writing Club at SDCC 2026

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Get ready to swap convention crowds for a nice pint, a writing prompt, and a room full of fellow fans ready to create something truly unforgettable. Wattpad and Den of Geek are inviting geeks of all writing experience levels to an evening of chat and creativity at The Fandom Writing Club. Taking place at Mission Brewing in San Diego on Friday, July 24, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., this event will offer Comic-Con attendees a chance to connect with fellow storytellers while turning inspiration into fiction. Whether you’ve been outlining a sprawling alternate universe for months, have a canon-divergence…
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15 Jul

15 Historical Dramas That Got Major Details Wrong

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Historical movies and TV shows have a way of making the past feel vivid, whether they’re telling the story of a famous ruler, a legendary battle, or a real-life icon. But even the most celebrated productions don’t always stick to the facts. To keep the story moving, filmmakers often combine timelines, invent conversations, or change historical details altogether. While those creative choices can make for compelling entertainment, they also mean that some memorable scenes aren’t nearly as accurate as they seem. Here’s a look at 15 historical dramas that got some major details wrong. ©IMDb Braveheart (1995) Mel Gibson’s epic…
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15 Jul

14 Darker Facts from Hollywood’s Troubled Past

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Hollywood has always had its glamorous side, but not everything behind the movies and red carpets is as polished as it looks. Over the years, plenty of stories have surfaced about difficult film sets, strict studio rules, behind-the-scenes feuds, and moments that changed the industry in unexpected ways. While audiences usually remember the finished movies, the road to getting them on screen wasn’t always smooth. Some productions became famous for what happened off camera, while others revealed a side of old Hollywood that studios would have rather kept out of the spotlight. Here are 15 darker facts from Hollywood’s troubled…
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15 Jul

15 Movies from the 1980s Your Uncle Still Tries to Make You Watch

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Years go by, but there are still a handful of classic movies your uncle can’t believe you haven’t seen yet. Whether he’s quoting his favorite scenes, insisting they ‘don’t make them like this anymore,’ or casually dropping spoilers like it’s no big deal, these ’80s films have earned a permanent spot on his must-watch list. Some of them he probably saw in theaters, others he’s rewatched so many times he knows every line. Either way, they tend to come up in conversation more often than you’d expect. Here’s a look at 15 movies from the 1980s your uncle still tries…
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14 Jul

Crystal Lake Teaser Promises Friday the 13th Prequel Will Be Just a Slasher (Complimentary)

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In October of 2022, A24 announced plans to make a Friday the 13th prequel with Bryan Fuller at the helm. Individually, we love most of those words. A24 continues to produce and distribute some of our favorite movies, including Marty Supreme, Backrooms, and The Invite. Ever since he got his start writing for Star Trek: Voyager and Deep Space Nine, Bryan Fuller has been one of our favorite creatives, thanks to shows such as Pushing Daisies and Hannibal. Yet, wonderful as they are, A24 and Fuller initially seemed like bad fits for Friday the 13th, perhaps the most crassly simplistic…
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14 Jul

How Sam Neill’s Laugh Made Cinema’s Scariest Meta Moment Even More Frightening

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New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died at the age of 78, leaving behind an impressive filmography of memorable television and film performances. In addition to blockbusters like Jurassic Park and dramas such as The Piano, fans will surely point out his excellent work in horror movies, naming Event Horizon or Possession. But Neill’s greatest horror performance came in an oft-overlooked movie, one that everyone recognizes as great, but rarely gets the cult appreciation even afforded The Omen III. The third part of his loose “Apocalypse Trilogy,” which also includes The Thing and Prince of Darkness, the 1994 John Carpenter…
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14 Jul

Tom Cruise Gives Advice to YouTube and Gen-Z Filmmakers

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Tom Cruise is pelvic-thrusting and finger-pistol shooting his way into auteur territory again as revealed in the first full trailer release for Digger, the upcoming dark satire from four-time Academy Award winner Alejandro González Iñárritu.  After more than a decade of action movies filling up Cruise’s resume, Film Twitter’s patron saint of cinema is bringing Mission: Impossible levels of enthusiasm to his first collaboration with Iñárritu. And at a Digger press event last week on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, Cruise held court in a theater full of reporters and influencers to discuss the experience of filming with the…
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14 Jul

Lin-Manuel Miranda Threw Away His Shot at Joining the MCU But He’s Okay With That

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Casting can be a tricky business. Sometimes the perfect actor is the first choice, and other times the right fit only becomes clear after a “no thanks.” That’s exactly how Lin-Manuel Miranda views his almost soiree into the MCU, having revealed he turned down the chance to play an infamous Spider-Man villain. In the end, it seemed history had its eyes on someone else to play Vulture.  Yes, Vulture.  Talking to Josh Horowitz via the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Miranda spoke about his love for comics and added that, like any New Yorker, he was a fan of Spider-Man growing…
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14 Jul

Raised by Wolves Producer Confirms What Really Killed Season 3

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Fans of Aaron Guzikowski’s Raised by Wolves were gutted to hear that there would be no season 3 of the acclaimed sci-fi series back in June 2022. At the time, Abubakar Salim, who led the cast as Father alongside Amanda Collin as Mother, suggested that the huge WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc. merger was responsible for Raised by Wolves’ sudden cancelation, which has now been confirmed by David W. Zucker, CCO at Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions. Zucker told ScreenRant that the merger was indeed to blame for Raised by Wolves’ fate, noting that new CEO “David Zaslav [came] in” and…
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13 Jul

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 Review: The Tumbleton Diaries

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This review contains spoilers for House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4. One of the most consistently impressive features of George R.R. Martin‘s “A Song of Ice and Fire” canon is that every character within it, no matter how minor, is compelling enough to lead an entire fantasy story of their own. The example I always like to point to is that of Lord Beric Dondarrion a.k.a. the Lightning Lord in Game of Thrones. Initially introduced as a fringe political figure from one of the Stormlands’ lesser Houses, Beric is given the unenviable task of tracking down and killing…
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12 Jul

My Adventures with Superman Proves that the Death of Superman Was More Than a Sales Stunt

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This article contains spoilers for My Adventures with Superman season 3 episode 5. The fifth episode of My Adventures with Superman‘s third season makes its aims known right at the start. The episode begins with a title screen that displays the words “The Death of Superman,” with blood dripping down the iconic “S” shield. Even those who weren’t reading comics back in 1992 recognize the iconography. DC heavily promoted the storyline that saw Superman sacrifice himself to stop the monstrous Doomsday, so that newspapers, local broadcasts, and mainstream magazines disseminated the picture. As one would expect, My Adventures With Superman…
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11 Jul

Batman Fans Prepared Christopher Nolan for Criticism of The Odyssey

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The Odyssey is one of the most important works of Western Literature. For centuries, Homer’s epic has shaped the way we think about fundamental concepts such as duty and hospitality. Its depiction of the cunning Odysseus has influenced heroes from Sherlock Holmes to Superman. Countless of people have studied The Odyssey closely, have built their lives around it, and even more have heard and enjoyed it time and again. And yet, devotees of The Odyssey have nothing on Bat-fans. When asked by The Telegrah about the various online critiques leveled at his upcoming film, director Christopher Nolan puts things in…
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11 Jul

Evil Dead Burn Proves That the Franchise Needs More Comedy

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This article contains full spoilers for Evil Dead Burn. About halfway through Evil Dead Burn, Bruce Campbell finally makes an appearance. No, he’s not there in person, nor does he seem to be playing Ashley Williams, the put-upon protagonist of the first three Evil Dead films. Instead, we just see his portrait on a wall as the camera pans to follow grandmother Polly (Maude Davey) as she rides her wheelchair elevator up the stairs. Fittingly, Bruce’s appearance coincides with one of the few moments of levity in Evil Dead Burn. For most of its runtime, Evil Dead Burn follows the…
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10 Jul

House of the Dragon Season 3 Is Therapeutic for Game of Thrones Fans

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This article contains spoilers for the first three episodes of House of the Dragon Season 3. It was never going to be easy. Right down to its last crimson-stained step, Rhaenyra Targaryen’s journey to the Iron Throne—a seat which according to the oath every great house in Westeros swore was hers by rights—could never be anything less than a bloodbath. The lords, armies, and especially a fractured Targaryen family insisted upon it, snuffing out whatever luminescence likely remained in the Realm’s Delight before she claimed her father’s chair. Yet in the second episode of House of the Dragon’s third season,…
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10 Jul

15 Celebs With Some Real Big-Time Brains

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Celebrities have lives that are as complex as that of any human being, making them more than just what they are famous for. Other than their fame, several stars earned prestigious degrees, excelled in demanding academic fields, or built impressive résumés outside the entertainment industry. Their fame tends to overshadow their academic backgrounds, yet these celebrities prove that intelligence and star power can go hand in hand. Here are just a few famous faces whose educational credentials and accomplishments show they have plenty of brains to match their talent. IMDb Mayim Bialik Long before playing neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler on…
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10 Jul

15 of the Funniest Gags from the Austin Powers Franchise

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Mike Myers’ Austin Powers movies became comedy staples by spoofing spy films, swinging-’60s culture, and blockbuster sequels all at once. The franchise mixed outrageous visual gags, ridiculous villains, and endlessly quotable dialogue into a style that felt both goofy and surprisingly clever. Many of its funniest moments come from jokes that escalate far beyond where they logically should, whether it’s a tiny misunderstanding turning into a massive scene or a simple sight gag becoming comedy gold. These are some of the franchise’s most memorable laughs that fans still quote decades later. IMDb The Never-Ending Hallway Turn In Austin Powers: International…
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