What Bonasera Whispers To Don Corleone At The Beginning Of The Godfather

In the opening scene of Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic crime movieThe Godfather, a character named Bonasera whispers a few unintelligible words into the ear of Don Vito Corleone. Curiously, Bonasara doesn’t make another appearance in the movie after that, and his exact words are never confirmed, but the context of the situation sheds light on their meaning. The message is preceded by Bonsera saying, “Do what I beg you to do....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Anthony Santos

What Happened To Theo In Dune: Prophecy?

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for the Dune: Prophecy season 1 finale. Dune: Prophecyleaves the fate of Theo, a supposed Face Dancer and loyal member of the sisterhood, ambiguous in the season 1 finale.Dune: Prophecyis a six-part series based on the 2012 novelSisterhood of Dune, which was written by originalDuneauthor Frank Herbert’s son, Brian, and Kevin J. Anderson. The story takes place more than10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreidies, which is chronicled in Denis Villenueve’sDune(2020) andDune: Part Two(2024)....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Rita Rivera

Why Batman: The Animated Series’ Creator “Can’t Even Watch” 1 Episode Of The Show

Even creator Bruce Timm can’t bring himself to watch one particular episode ofBatman: The Animated Series, which starred Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne’s Batman long before the days of James Gunn’sDC Universe.Batman: The Animated Seriesincluded many adventures forDC’s iconic Caped Crusaderover two seasons between 1992 and 1995. However, behind the scenes turmoil and lack of control by creative teams meant that manyBatmanepisodes were lackluster, with some even being hated by the show’s own production team....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Christian Daniel

Why Can't The Justice League Save Gotham? DC Has Finally Given Us a Surprisingly Perfect Answer

Batman’s problems in Gotham can’t be solved as easily as calling theJustice League. For many, it’s perplexing to see Batman carrying outhis mission to save Gothamlike a one-man army when he’s a card-carrying Justice League founder. Sure, he has the Bat-Family to help, but whenDC’s quintessential super-teamis a distress call away, that should presumably fix all the city’s problems in one fell swoop. Batman: Dark Age#5 by Mark Russell and Michael Allred goes a long way toreiterate how and why the Justice League cannot be the Dark Knight’s - or any superhero’s - one-stop shop to solve their own personal problems....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 920 words · Charles Norman

“My Real Name's McGill:” How Much Of Better Call Saul Was Really Set Up During Breaking Bad

Better Call Saulis the prequel series to the hugely acclaimed dramaBreaking Bad, following the exploits of defense attorney Jimmy McGill as he falls deeper and deeper into the world of crime and soils his reputation as a lawyer. It’s a brilliant series that takes everything fans loved aboutBreaking Badand transforms it into a more lighthearted, character-driven series that simultaneously ties up loose ends fromBreaking Badand reframes the series in a new light....

July 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1294 words · Henry Allen

"The Math Was Off": D&D Designers Explain A Big Balance Change In 2024 Rules

BalancingDungeons & Dragonsis a complicated process, and according to the game’s designers, the 2024Dungeon Master’s Guidefixes one area where they simply got it wrong in 2014. With flexible party sizes and combat that can range in intensity,there’s no single set of rules for what might make a good encounterinD&D.One common piece of advice is to be careful with large enemy rosters, as players end up with less opportunity to dominate the turn order and strategize effectively....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Todd Knight

"You Don't Understand": As One Piece Faces Backlash Over Manga Changes, 1 Director Is Telling Fans to Chill Out

The return ofOne Piece’s anime was glorious, to say the least, and fans welcomed the gorgeous animation as well as the emotional and beautiful new opening. However, the series was also met with controversy after some odd choices inOne Piece’snew opening visualsthat led to thousands of fans being angry about how Sanji was handled. Fortunately, a director for the series has clarified and explained why the controversy makes no sense....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Cheryl Erickson

10 Best Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Maps at Launch

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6has arrived as players are working hard to learn the new multiplayer maps. With developer Treyarch making a return to the franchise, this new installment of the blockbuster shooter series has significantly retooled aspects of theCODmultiplayer formula, with new maps to match. TheCODfranchise has been responsible for some of the most iconic multiplayer maps in gaming history (including theBlack Opsseries' own Nuketown) and Treyarch is expected to continue that legacy on the16 maps available at launch inBlack Ops 6....

July 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1392 words · Haley Bowman

10 Best Promos In WWE History, Ranked

Wrestling promosare the bread and butter of theWWEsystem. Promos are arguably even more important than the actual in-ring wrestling. Of course, the latter is important, but they’re called promos for a reason. They promote - sell - to audiences matches and storylines, to motivate them to keep coming back for more. Promos sell audiences the stories the wrestlers are telling, the shows coming soon to a venue near them, and why they should pay to buy a ticket or watch the product....

July 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2019 words · Roger Phillips

10 Drama Films That Verge On Becoming A Horror Film

This article includes mentions of rape. What constitutes ahorrormovie is often a matter of debate, but a good place to begin is by measuring how much a film can instill fear in viewers. Traditionally, though, without some extreme violence, a few jumpscares, or a supernatural presence or setting,a scary movie doesn’t just become a horror movie. Unless a viewer feels an extreme physical reaction to a visual, auditory, or conceptual stimulus, a movie doesn’t necessarily become a proper horror film....

July 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2755 words · Mark Garza

10 Satisfying Anime Endings That Made The Journey Worth It

From the good number ofanimereleased over the years, just a few of them are finished or able to stick to their landing satisfyingly, giving closure to the main plot and character arcs and conveying that feeling of completion to the audience. In this sense, in both classic and new anime series,some endings have stood out more than others, with some even considered masterful works. Maintaining consistency throughout the story isn’t enough for an anime to have a satisfying ending, but it must resolve its major conflicts while keeping the same tone and leaving a lasting impression on viewers....

July 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2201 words · Joseph Gardner

5 Best Movies To Watch Before Warfare, A24's New War Movie

From Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s previous collaboration to other gripping cinematic portrayals of modern war,there are plenty of great movies to check out before A24’s new war movieWarfare. Mendoza is a former U.S. Navy SEAL who served in the Iraq War. After he worked as the military supervisor onGarland’s dystopian thrillerCivil War, the two got to work on a movie that would bring Mendoza’s real warzone experiences to the screen....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1125 words · Melissa Haney

90 Day Fiancé: Michael Ilesanmi's Face Is Changing After Extraordinary Weight Loss Milestone (His Recent Transformation In Pictures)

Summary 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starMichael Ilesanmihas a brand-new face after losing oodles of weightsince his split withAngela Deem.Michael is a 36-year-old man from Nigeriawho was in a relationship with Angela, a 58-year-old from Georgia. Michael and Angela became a well-known couple in the franchise in a short time because of the many differences between them and Angela’s volatile personality.Angela and Michael had a 20-year age differenceand cultural differences. Angela did not respect Michael’s traditions....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1158 words · Alfred Brown