Much like the video game that it is based on,The Last of UsSeason 2 has been madea victim of review-bombing. This is when a bunch of internet trolls collectively manipulate ratings on aggregator websites, mainly to vent their frustration at a story’s elements, often times in a political sense.. Several platforms such as Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb have taken measures to prevent this sort of thing, but there’s only so much that can be done to keep trolls at bay....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers from Episode 9 of The Last of Us.Is it over already? In Episode 9, the season finale ofThe Last of Us, Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) finally reach their destination where they are to reunite with the Fireflies. After the backstory of Ellie’s harrowing birth, and a spontaneous and heartwarming encounter with a giraffe, Joel smiles at Ellie’s excitement before the two make their way into the innards of the city....

With much of the Middle-Earth saga revolving around a war between light and dark, it is to be expected that there will be sieges, battles, assaults, and everything in between. These can range from minor scuffles to all-out onslaughts, with varying levels of quality. RELATED:10 Events that Should be Shown in Amazon’s ‘The Rings of Power’ While most of these battles are, of course, great eye candy, they also serve as major plot points to understand the lore of Middle-Earth....

The Cannes Film Festival is one of the biggest annual events in international cinema, showcasing films from all over the world. It began back in 1946, and has been held almost every year since. As the name implies, it’s held in Cannes, France, and attracts big names and high-profile films every year, with plenty of classics having their debuts at Cannes over the years. It serves as a showcase for movies from every genre under the sun, but certain types of films ultimately end up associated with the festival more than others....

Dating as far back as the 30s and 40s, war movies have had a unique ability to capture the attention of audiences, inspiring awe in viewers as they depict heroism and death on the astounding stage of human history. Every decade since has had its own collection of war films, with the 2010s exploring the genre in a great many interesting, powerful, and refreshing ways. Such is the strength of 2010s war cinema, excellent films likeLone Survivor,Darkest Hour, and the criminally underappreciatedA Hidden Lifehave not made the cut for this list....

Cinema has come a long way since its founding. The early 20th century saw major leaps in technology in just a few decades, from adding sound and music tracks to color and impressive special effects that could do everything from make a man seem invisible or a horse fly through the air. Now, a quarter into the 21st century, cinema looks completely different from its origins, especially with how often computers are used to bring to life what once needed elaborate sets and puppetry....

The rate attached to production costs warrants a studio becoming weary of taking risks with streaming ideas for series and films. Proof of concept is provided with popular book series and massive fanbases. RELATED:7 Book-to-Film Adaptations Coming in 2022 The most favorable queue options on streaming platforms arecontent that has been adapted from literature. Streaming services have strategically purchased the rights to mainstream publications with the hopes of capitalizing on the intellectual property with a crowd-pleasing adaptation....

Friendsis one of the all-time best television shows. A commercial juggernaut and critical darling, the show defined an entire generation, launched its cast into stardom, and cemented itself as one of the most influential series. It remains highly influential today, confirming its classic status. RELATED:Which Friends Character Are You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign? The show lasted ten seasons, including 236 episodes, many so iconic that they have entered the pop culture vocabulary....

It’s Election Week here in America, so we thought we’d take a look at some of the most significant cartoon politicians in animation history. When we say “significant”, we’re keeping the bar pretty low; they just had to run an election campaign and/or hold some sort of political office. And speaking of low bars, we rounded up the best of the best among cartoon presidents to see how their qualities surpassed those of acting sitting president,Donald Trump....

With all the excitement surroundingThe Rings of Power, premiering onAmazon Primeon September 2, fans of the franchise are refreshing their memories ofthe history of the Rings. In doing so, many may have noticed a somewhat unfamiliar name being thrown around:Harfoot. Already announced are two young, female Harfoots to be played byMegan RichardsandMarkella Kavenagh, which is rad, but what in Bilbo’s nameisa Harfoot, exactly? Related:Characters You Should Know Before ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’...

Ridley Scott’s been at the whole directing thing for a while. Well, that’s an understatement, actually. His firstfeature film came out in 1977 (The Duellists), and he’s refused to slow down ever since. There are other directors who rose to prominence earlier than him who are still active today (likeFrancis Ford CoppolaandMartin Scorsese), but they don’t tend to pump movies out as rapidly as Scott does. Detractors might bring up it being a “quantity over quality” kind of thing, but most films of his –from large-scale historical epicstoworks of science fiction– have something to offer at worst, and are genuine classics at best....

The critically-acclaimed multiplayer gameAmong Usis looking to revamp its entire experience today with an update that includes an all-new map, skins, and much more. Players can expect to be able to download the highly-anticipated update at 2 p.m. ET on all of the available platforms — mobile, PC, Nintendo Switch and Xbox. Among the many additions to the game, the free fourth mappromises to change the typical landscapeplayers are used to during gameplay....

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Versehad a very good night at the Annie Awards this weekend. The film won in all seven categories in which it was nominated including Best Animated Feature, Best Director (Bob Persichetti,Peter RamseyandRodney Rothman) and Best Writing (Rothman andPhil Lord). The big victory forSpider-Versebodes very well for the film’s chances at the Oscars. In four of the last five years, the winner of the Annie Award for Best Picture has taken home the Best Animated Feature Oscar (the exception was whenHow to Train Your Dragon 2won the Annie Award andBig Hero 6won the Oscar)....