House of the Dragon season 2 review: too much possibility

Mysaria, portrayed by Sonoya Mizuno, enlightens Queen Rhaenyra, played by Emma D’Arcy, about the multiplicity of ways a conflict can be resolved. Essentially, she’s suggesting that war doesn’t only occur on battlefields; it also includes political maneuvers, deception, and strategic thinking. It seems that House of the Dragon could benefit from heeding this advice, as the current season’s “war” has largely been characterized by repetitive strategizing with minimal dramatic impact. The narrative often concludes each episode, save for those featuring actual battles, with a hint that “now it’s war,” only to continue with endless council meetings and private consultations instead.

3 next opponents for Umar Nurmagomedov after UFC Abu Dhabi victory

On Saturday evening, Umar Nurmagomedov embarked on his seventh trip into the Octagon, taking on the most demanding fight of his professional career. This undefeated Russian lightweight was moving up significantly in competition for the main event at UFC Abu Dhabi, transitioning from battling an unranked opponent Bekzat Almakhan to facing the second-ranked Cory Sandhagen.

Cuckoo finally hits theaters along with 3 other horror films and shows, Aug. 5

It’s hard to believe August has arrived so swiftly; it feels like just yesterday we were celebrating Halloween! Fortunately for lovers of chills and thrills, this month brings several exciting new horror releases such as “Trap”, “Cuckoo” (which is part of the Alien series), and more. This week marks the long-awaited premiere of “Cuckoo”, featuring the talents of Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens. Stevens has already proven himself in one of this year’s outstanding horror films, “Abigail“, so expectations for “Cuckoo” are sky high!

Anakin and Obi-Wan’s last conversation doesn’t get talked about enough

As a dedicated Star Wars enthusiast, I can’t help but reflect on the remarkable impact of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith,” which has been over two decades since its release. Time and time again, I find myself drawn back into its orbit, discovering something fresh and captivating with each rewatch. It’s truly a masterpiece that continues to resonate with fans like me.