AI has officially joined the band, and the music world can’t decide if that’s progress or plagiarism. Recently, we’ve written about music streaming giant Spotify and whether the changes they’re making to AI-generated music on their service truly represent productive action. And music isn’t the only industry where AI has become a growing specter of […]

While they are not necessarily a large part of the story, the dragons in The Lord of the Rings are still incredible creatures, and only four were killed in the books. There are countless dragons in the world of LOTR, and there were even wars where several dragons fell in the past, notably in the […]

SPOILERS for Netflix’s Boots are ahead! Since Netflix’s Boots is based on a bestselling memoir, the real Cam Cope went on to have an exciting life after graduating from boot camp. Based on The Pink Marine by Greg Cope White, the dramedy shows the challenges and successes of a young gay man going through boot […]

One Battle After Another is guaranteed to be a Best Picture nominee this year, with its main cast being seriously considered for nominations in the acting categories at the 2026 Oscars. Previous winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn may earn nods for Best Lead and Supporting Actor, respectively, while Teyana Taylor is a likely candidate […]

Warning! Spoilers ahead for NCIS: Tony & Ziva episode 8, “Fire Sale.”In one of its most dramatic moments, NCIS: Tony & Ziva episode 8 reveals the scrapped NCIS reunion that would have brought together the show’s best characters. As the NCIS franchise‘s first streaming show tackles its final stretch, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo’s […]

Star Wars‘ thrilling new audiobook, set between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, finally gives us a fresh look at her training. The first two movies in the sequel trilogy happen back to back, but there’s then a year-long time jump before we get to The Rise of Skywalker. This year is surprisingly […]

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Chicago Fire season 14, episode 2.Amid One Chicago’s cast reshuffling, Chicago Fire season 14 reveals the definitive long-term fate of Darren Ritter, although Firehouse 51 still isn’t committed to it. It’s no secret that the last few years in the Windy City weren’t stable in terms of maintaining its procedurals’ ensembles. […]

More than the television of almost any other genre, Western shows rely on charismatic characters to bring their stories to life. Like the classic movies of Hollywood’s Golden Age that preceded them, Westerns on the small screen revive the wild spirit of the Old West where maverick gunslingers, unruly cattle drivers, and tribal warriors abounded. […]

When it comes to weekly anime series like One Piece, filler episodes are an unfortunate fact of life. Defined as anything not found within the original manga, filler episodes are usually lighter, inconsequential stories written by the animation company to avoid catching up with the manga. Compared to the likes of Naruto and Bleach, One […]