Summary The Bearseason 3 includes a line from Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto that acknowledges the audience’s view of Claire Dunlap is more accurate than they realize, if not a little misunderstood.Molly Gordon’s character has been criticized by portions ofThe Bear’s fan basefor a very specific reason, but Carmy’s appraisal of her perfectly explains why Claire conducts herself the way she does. While she may have been used sparingly inThe Bearseason 3’s cast, it’s still clear to see that Gordon’s character has a very specific role in the show....

Summary Nine years after it initially launched in 2015,The Witcher 3: Wild Huntreceived a brand-new reputation system via a mod. CD Projekt Red’s RPG has no shortage of choices for the player, especially many that inform thestories ofThe Witcher 3’s side quests, but it’s lacking any sort of overarching morality or reputation system. One was seemingly cut from the game in development, however, and has now been restored thanks to a dedicated modder....

Summary There’s really only one way forNCISto handle its Jessica Knight cliffhanger inNCISseason 22. Now that season 22 has a premiere date, significantNCISseason 21 finaleevents are worth revisiting. One of the most critical moments of the finale was when Rocky Carroll’s NCIS Director Leon Vance offered Jessica Knight a promotion to Chief REACT Training Officer. The job would take her to the other side of the United States. There’s an obvious route the series needs to take now thatKnight said"Hell yeah, sir,“to Vance, accepting the position....

Why iPhones Don’t Get Discounts in the US Unlike Other Countries Unlike Android companies that offer discounts every so often, Apple rarely discounts the iPhone (or any Apple product, for that matter). But this no-discount pricing policy is largely prevalent in North America, specifically the US and Canada. Other parts of the world do indeed get discounts on the iPhone. But why does Apple avoid discounts in one region but not in others?...

Summary AtSan Diego Comic-Con, Roland Emmerich explains his initial nervousness upon working with Mel Gibson onThe Patriot. Emmerich was the director of the film, which starred Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a farmer who becomes a part of the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution. In addition to Gibson,The Patriotstarred Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, Tcheky Karyo, and Tom Wilkinson, among many others. Speaking onCollider’s Directors on Directing panel at SDCC, Emmerich explains his initial hesitation about working with Gibson....

Aragorn is a key character inThe Lord of the Ringsand could be more essential than ever inThe Lord of the Rings:The Hunt for Gollummovie. The 2020s are a great decade for theLotRfranchise, withThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimout in December 2024 andThe Hunt for Gollum(working title) out in 2026. ButThe Hunt for Gollummay struggle to attain the greatness it deserves if it can’t jump an important Aragorn hurdle....

Dune: Part Twostar Josh Brolin implores the Oscars to recognize Denis Villeneuve for the sequel after he was snubbed for the first movie. Based on the book by Frank Herbert, Villeneuve’s firstDunemovie was released in 2021. It was well-received and won six Oscars, including for Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Visual Effects, but Villeneuve himself wasn’t nominated for Best Director.Dune: Part Twowas critically acclaimedand a major box office success following its release earlier this year, but it remains unclear how it will perform at the upcoming Academy Awards....

7 Smart Home Devices for Your Renter-Friendly Apartment or Home What is the best way to make any space feel like home? Renters often find themselves with little choice regarding what they can do when renting from landlords who aren’t always willing or able to accommodate their needs and wants. But, there are some ways that you can make your rental feel more like home without breaking the bank or your lease agreement....

Summary TheBelow Deckfranchise notoriously casts beloved crew members, but sometimes, they spotlight yachties with a sour frame of mind. The mainstay yachting show began in 2016, chronicling the lives of Captain Lee Rosbach and his crew while they worked during the charter season.Below Deckbecame a smash hit for itsunique format that continuously creates entertaining television.The show became so popular it expanded with its first spin-off,Below Deck Mediterranean. Nowadays,Below Decksecures its most memorable crew membersa career after the show if they can win over the audience....

Summary The trailer for9-1-1: Lone Starpreviews the show’s high-octane return, while seemingly addressing cancellation rumors. With a cast that includes Rob Lowe, Ronen Rubinstein, Natacha Karam, Brian Michael Smith, Rafael L. Silva, Julian Works, Gina Torres, Brianna Baker, Kelsey Yates, and Skyler Yates, the9-1-1expansion examines the lives of the police, fire and ambulance departments working at Company 126 in Texas.9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5is on track to continue that story with new episodes later this year, though it may be the last....

Summary Those About to Diehas received its Rotten Tomatoes score before it begins streaming on Peacock. Set in ancient Rome,the series stars Anthony Hopkins and Iwan Rheon, withRheon best known for hisGame of Thronesroleas Ramsay Bolton. Hopkins plays Emperor Vespasian, who took power after a tumultuous year when three previous emperors died or were assassinated, while Rheon plays Tenax, who is a crime boss in the Roman underworld and tied to the widespread practices of gambling on the outcomes of the gladiator games and chariot races....

One of the elements in Android that Google tweaks with basically every new Android release is the notification shade. Things have slowed down a bit following the Android 12 launch, but there are still tweaks here and there. This is also true forAndroid 14latest beta, Beta 3. The release finally brings back a beloved Android 11 feature: You can access the Clock app via a shortcut in the notification shade....

There are a lot ofgreat Chromebooksthese days, with plenty of options for every need and budget. So whether you’re a student looking for a cheap 2-in-1 to take notes on, or a gamer that needs a big screen and plenty of performance, chances are there’s a model for you. We want to help you find that model, at the best possible price, so we’ve put together a roundup of the best Chromebook deals available right now....