‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 is arriving soon. Here’s a Season 1 recap

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’d express it like this: Crafted by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, HBO’s critically acclaimed survival drama takes us into a world overrun by a baffling mutant cordyceps fungus, transforming humans into terrifying, mindless beasts. Based on the popular video game, this gripping nine-episode series chronicled the story of hardened smuggler-turned-surrogate father figure Joel (Pedro Pascal) and his teen companion Ellie (Bella Ramsey), who embarked on a treacherous cross-country journey to uncover a cure for this devastating infection. It’s Ellie’s unique immunity that offers our last hope for salvation.

The silly techno-thriller ‘Drop’ isn’t quite Hitchcock. Call it ‘Strangers on a Text Chain’

The setup within it is ingeniously reminiscent of a blend between Alfred Hitchcock and ChatGPT. The narrative veers between silliness, moving too quickly at times, dragging on at others, and becoming preposterously over-the-top. Frankly, the sheer number of elements presented can feel overwhelming. The screenplay penned by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach is a unique blend of romantic comedy, a satire of fine dining, an exploration of abusive relationships, and it occasionally throws in some red herrings for good measure.

Vampire Survivors Gets Free SaGa Crossover Expansion and Chicken-Themed Update

The Expansion for the Emerald Diorama introduces 12 fresh characters hailing from the SaGa series, along with 16 distinct weapons and 9 brand-new musical scores. Additionally, it offers a ‘World-Weaving Stage’. To make your experience even more immersive, you can now form alliances with other players because “no JRPG adventure is truly epic without a team by your side!

Finding Frankie: 2 Hours of Horrible Parkour Horror

The adventure starts off relatively tame, though the introduction is confusing, leading you into a vast, abandoned soft play center owned by Frankie, filled with menacing metallic creatures. They are waiting to chase you through a succession of obstacle courses reminiscent of Total Wipeout. However, the controls can be woolly and the parkour mechanics frustratingly loose, making these frantic chases less enjoyable. Your initial encounter with Frankie might leave you stuck on scenery or lost due to unclear directions, leaving you feeling a bit unfairly treated.