Batman Finally Loses His Cool, Begging a Surprising Hero to Save Him

Summary The cool and collected Dark Knight is no more, asBatmanbegsGreen LanternGuy Gardner to help save him from an overwhelming alien attack. No, this isn’t clickbait or a twisted interpretation of a scene—Batman LITERALLY begs Gardner to save him when he gets in over his head. Now, it’s up to fans to decide if this is a gross mischaracterization of Batman or a much-needed display of character vulnerability. Batman should be well-versed in remaining calm during such situations and, at the very least, able to refrain from punching himself in the head....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Paul Petersen

Batman Thrives on Many Things, But DC Admits Religious Guilt Tops the List

Batmanthrives on many things—justice, vengeance, and an unyielding drive to protect the innocent—but according to DC, at his core, it’s Catholic guilt that drives the Dark Knight’s every action. This weight of sin and redemption compels him to confront crime with relentless determination, forever haunted by the loss of his parents and his own perceived failures. …Catholic guilt essentially created Batman… Batman and religion are inseparable, especially when you consider the character’s origins, which are deeply rooted in Jewish culture throughJewish creators Bill Finger and Bob Kane....

August 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1086 words · Keith Becker

Beetlejuice 2 Pays Off My Biggest Hope For Winona Ryder & Catherine O’Hara’s Characters In A Way I Didn't Expect

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!BeforeBeetlejuice 2released, I couldn’t wait to see how Delia and Lydia’s relationship had evolved since the original 1988 movie ended. Catherine O’Hara and Winona Ryder were two ofBeetlejuice 2’s returning cast members,reuniting with Michael Keaton and director Time Burton for the sequel set 36 years after the first movie debuted. Delia and Lydia were never exactly close inBeetlejuice, especially after Charles movedthe Deetz familyto Winter River without their say in the matter....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 833 words · Michael Harrington

Below Deck Mediterranean: Captain Sandy Yawn Receives Negative Backlash From This Former Captain (Did Producer Interference Hurt Their Friendship?)

Captain Lee Rosbach started to dislikeBelow Deck Mediterranean’s CaptainSandy Yawn, and producers may have had a hand in causing this. The 74-year-old once had a friendship with his female co-worker. He was the face ofBelow Deck, while Sandy was featured in the spin-offBelow Deck Mediterranean. Unfortunately, something has changedCaptain Lee’s working relationship with Captain Sandyin the last few years. The two became distant and didn’t share why. Earlier in 2024, CaptainLee revealed Captain Sandy didn’t even invite him to her wedding, joking the invitation may have gotten lost....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Courtney Lucas

Boruto Teases the Tragic Moment Fans Have Been Waiting For With the Return of a Despised Villain

Summary Boruto: Two Blue Vortexhas been heating up and setting the stage for the return of the series' longest-running villain and one of its best characters. A preview for chapter #13 teases that Konoha could be destroyed soon, and the current predicament Boruto finds himself in could herald the return of the nemesis he shares his body with,Momoshiki Otsutsuki. The series has so far done a good job in involving characters from part 1, and alsohinting at the debut of Boruto’s new ally, a classic villain-turned-ally fromNaruto....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Dustin Gill

Companion's Post-Credits Scene Set Up A Brilliant Way For Sophie Thatcher To Return Multiple Times

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Companion!Companionleaves the door open for more adventures in this world, and the post-credits scene cleverly sets up an excellent way for Sophie Thatcher to return as Iris, twice. The 2025 horror movie follows Iris as a companion robot who is jailbroken by Josh (Jack Quaid) to steal millions of dollars. By the time thatCompanion’s endinghas concluded, Iris is liberated with complete self-control. This leaves her with an opportunity to start a new life and venture into the real world with full knowledge that she’s a robot....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Dr. Theodore Griffin DDS

Creature Commandos Review: The DCU Breaks New Ground With James Gunn's High-Octane Animated Monster Series

Creature Commandosis the first official DCU project to be released under that banner, and James Gunn has started things strong with a hilarious animated show aimed at a mature audience. WhileCreature Commandosintroduces several lesser-known characters from DC Comics, Gunn has proven his strength at turning obscure characters into fan favorites, and he does the same here. Combined with beautiful animation and clear references to the emerging universe just beyond the horizon, the show has great promise....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Katherine Olson

Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria Gears Up for The Mighty Nein's Return With an Exclusive Sneak Peek

Critical Rolecontinues its expansion into comics withCritical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria—The Mighty Nein Part Two, a follow-up to the first book that re-imagines the second campaign’s exploits. Screen Rant has exclusive details about this upcoming release, including pages from the book that showcase the incredible art and captivating stories. Dark Horse Comics has shared a sneak peek atCritical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria—The Mighty Nein Part Twowith Screen Rant. Written by Dani Carr, Critical Role Lore Keeper and Producer, this book details the beloved Mighty Nein campaign....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Kelly Jones

Even Andrew Garfield Thinks The Age Gap Between Him And His Version Of Spider-Man Was Weird

Andrew Garfield has recently commented on the age difference between him and his iteration of Spider-Man inThe Amazing Spider-Man, noting how odd it is. After Sam Raimi ended production of aSpider-Man 4starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, Sony Pictures opted to reboot the franchise instead of handing off the fourth film to a new director. Andrew Garfield starred as Spider-Man in 2012’sThe Amazing Spider-Man, portraying Spider-Man as accurately as Maguire had, though Garfield’s iteration takes inspiration from different eras of theSpider-Mancomic mythos....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Mrs. Brooke Cook

How Blade Runner 2099 Show Compares To The Movies Explained By Star

Blade Runner 2099star Tom Burke explains how the show compares to the twoBlade Runnermovies. Created by Silka Luisa, the upcoming Prime Video series takes place 50 years after the events of Denis Villeneuve’sBlade Runner 2049, a sequel to Ridley Scott’s iconic original from 1982. WhileBlade Runner 2099’s storyremains shrouded in mystery, the show, which wrapped filming in December of last year, features an impressive cast, including Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Schafer, Hugo Hamlet, and Juliana Yazbeck....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Mr. Michael Hernandez

How to Catch Walleye in Stardew Valley

How to Catch Walleye in Stardew Valley Stardew Valley is full of incredibly fun and rewarding activities to do on your farm and around town, all which yield an abundance of rewards and goodies. Arguably one of the most challenging is fishing, and there are plenty of scaly creatures you can hook and collect to sell or use, depending on location and weather. One of them is the Walleye, one of the trickier fish to get your hook on....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Sean Carter

How To Play Every Assassin's Creed Game In Order

Assassin’s Creed Shadowsarrives on March 20 and will be the 14th main entry in the series, which has been running for 18 years. Over those 18 years,Assassin’s Creedhas had games set in Ancient Greece to Victorian London, all with a modern-day story running simultaneously. It’s a complicated timeline, but the central theme of the Assassins and Templars fighting to control the powerful pieces of Eden remains the same, andAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis no different....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 897 words · Nicholas Evans

I Have A Major Problem With D&D’s Magic, But A New TTRPG Is Exactly What I’m Looking For

Summary Magic inDungeons & Dragonscan be a lot of fun, but it does come with certain limitations, and one upcoming tabletop RPG might finally feature a magic system that delivers exactly what I’ve always dreamed of. The heroic fantasy flavor ofDnDhas always put a big emphasis on magic, and destroying a horde of enemies with a well-placedfireballis as satisfying today as it was 50 years ago. At the same time,DnD’s magic system doesn’t always feel as exciting as it does in its best moments, and I’ve often found myself wanting a little bit more....

August 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1129 words · Sarah Sanchez