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10 hours ago
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I'm Sorry Millennials, But There's Absolutely Zero Chance You Will Be Able To Pass This Quiz...Plus Four More Quizzes You Might Do Well On
The aim of these quizzes is to distinguish all the millennials out there from Gen Z, Gen X, or cuspers on either end. Nobody's saying any one generation is better than the other, only that there are certain things the millennial mind will remember a bit better. 1.I'm Sorry Millennials, But There's Absolutely Zero Chance You Will Be Able To Pass This Quiz In theory, millennials shouldn't do so great on this quiz unless you were particularly observant and have a great memory. Are you up for the challenge? Take the quiz here. Related: Most People Can't Make It To Letter Q Or Further In This Alphabetical Logo Quiz — Can You? Millennial Women Will Remember What These Specific Products From The '90s And 2000s Are These products were incredibly popular among teenagers in their heyday, so if you're the right age you'll definitely remember them. Take the quiz here. Related: If You Get 12/15 On This Honors Vocab Quiz, Your IQ Has To Be At Least 150 Officially An Elder Millennial Or Young Gen X'er If You've Done Half Of These 48 Things (Unless You Lie And Say You Did) This quiz won't ask you to recognize any more ancient artifacts, but it will ask you to admit if you ever did something as embarrassing as drawing a fingerstache or wearing a fedora. Take the quiz here. Millennials Will Be Able To Correctly Answer These Real Jeopardy! Questions About 1990s Movie Quotes Really, anyone with good taste should recognize these movie lines. But millennials should find these Jeopardy! questions especially easy. Take the quiz here. Millennials, If These 31 Films Aren't On Your Watched List, Are You Really One Of Us? No right or wrong answers here. We just want to know if you're familiar with these cinematic touchstones of millennial culture. Take the quiz here. Also in BuzzFeed: This 30-Question Quiz About Your Life Will Reveal Your Entire Personality Type Also in BuzzFeed: I'm Sorry, But I HIGHLY Doubt Anyone Can Name 16/16 Of These Logos Based On Their Mascots Alone Also in BuzzFeed: 18 Facts That Are So Creepy, I Looked Around In Paranoia After I Read Them
Yahoo
15 hours ago
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- Yahoo
'Squid Game' Season 3 cast, creator on the meaning behind the baby in final season
When Hwang Dong-hyuk's series Squid Game first premiered on Netflix in 2021, it absolutely took the world by storm as a thrilling and engaging story that people quickly became obsessed with. Four years later we're saying goodbye to the show that made a firm stamp on pop culture internationally, with an incredibly emotional, brutal and brilliant third season. After the Season 2 cliffhanger where our lead, Player 456, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), saw his best friend killed in the rebellion, and he comes face-to-face with The Frontman, things only get more heartbreaking from there. But as devastating as the game gets, it continues, leading to a shocking of the most impactful and interesting story elements in Squid Game Season 3 is the fact that Jo Yuri's character, Jun-hee, Player 222, gives birth to her baby during the Hide-and-Seek game. In the game half the players are trying to find the exit of a maze, with the use of keys of different shapes, while the other half of the group has to kill one of the players on the opposite side. Pregnant Jun-hee teams up with Geum-ja, Player 149 (Kang Ae-sim), and Hyun-ju, Player 120 (Park Sung-hoon), but as Jun-hee starts going into labour, Geum-ja has to deliver the baby. With so much of Squid Game being an evaluation of humanity, having a baby, this new life in the game was a particularly compelling choice. "It was critical to telling the theme and exploring the theme of the story, because Squid Game is a story through the character Gi-hun, we get to ask these questions. Do we still have humanity left in all of us? Do we as a human race have what it takes to turn the path the world is in for the better?" Hwang Dong-hyuk explained to Yahoo Canada, with a translator, about the importance of including a baby in the story. "The more and more we live out our lives I think it's inevitable that we become pessimistic, we become very cynical of everything that's unfolding." "And as you see the character Gi-hun, as a human being he hits absolute rock bottom. But despite all of that, are we going to give up? That's one of the questions I wanted to ask. And when we ask ourselves that question, I got to thinking that it is our duty to try to do something to better the world so that we can leave the future generation a world that is better than how we first found it. And it's important for all of us. It is a mission, a duty and a responsibility for all of us to not give up on our efforts to yearn for a better world, and I was able to do that through the baby." "I had so much trust in the actress, Jo Yuri. Although she's very young, she's very resilient and strong, and she meticulously prepared for all the scenes," Kang said said with a translator in a separate interview about working closely with her costar in Season 3. "And I just had so much trust in her and I felt like she was my own daughter when I was filming Squid Game together with her." But the baby's birth also leads to one of the most devastating moments in the show. In Season 2 we established the relationship between Geum-ja and her son, Yong-sik, Player 007 (Yang Dong-geun), but in season three things take a horrifying turn. Hyun-ju finds the exit to the maze and as she's going back to get Jun-hee and and Geum-ja, she's killed in the game by Myung-gi, Player 333 (Yim Si-wan), who is the father of Jun-hee's baby. "I knew that there were worries and concerns about myself being a cisgender actor playing a transgender character, but because Hyun-ju is such a cool, multi-layered character with such a good heart, I received so much love and support, and Hyun-ju received so much love and support, so I am very grateful about that," Park Sung-hoon said, via a translator. "And I think maybe she died a little too early. I'm so sad to let her go." But then Geum-ja's son finds his mother, Jun-hee and the baby. He tells his mother he needs to kill Jun-hee to save himself from death. That's when Geum-ja stabs her own son, protecting Jun-hee and her newborn child, with the guards ultimately killing him t the end of the game. "There were both scenes in seasons two and three that brought tears to my eyes," Kang Ae-sim via a translator. "I remember watching one of the clips together with the actor who played my son, Yang Dong-geun, for a promotional shoot, and we were watching the scene and we cried together, because it just was so sad and heartbreaking. And I'm a big fan of Yang Dong-geun myself. He is a great artist, musician and actor in Korea, so I was very happy to work together with him, but it broke my heart even more so." Grappling with what happened in the game, and what she did to her son, Hyun-ju dies by suicide. As the story continues, the decision is made that the baby becomes a player in the game. But first, both Jun-he and her baby must participate in the Jump Rope game. Jun-hee has a severly injured foot, so Gi-hun takes her baby and is able to successfully get the newborn to the other side of the platform. But with when Myung-gi tries to help Jun-hee in the game, saying that he wants to keep their baby safe too, she corrects him by saying that little girl has nothing to do with him, and she wants him to stay away from both of them. "I felt so much for [Jun-hee] in that moment," Jo Yuri said, via translator . "And that scene was actually my audition scene for the character. So it was a scene that I kept very close to my heart." "That was very emotionally difficult, and it's just a such a sad scene," Yim Si-wan added. "And while filming, I definitely felt that energy emanating from Jo Yuri as well, and felt that she was doing such a terrific job in portraying the intensity of that moment." "Definitely it is my hope that he will be understood more in terms of where he's emotionally coming from, but I am also concerned that he will be subject to more criticism and more hate." Because she won't be able to participate in the game with her injury, Jun-hee steps off the platform, falling to her death. Leaving her young daughter with Gi-hun to help her survive the rest of the game. While we won't completely spoil the ending of the show, we'll say the final episode starts in a way that may be surprising for fans, with respect to what happens to Gi-hun. But following him on this fascinating story has been incredibly moving, particularly as we see how his faith in humanity has evolved. "I thought very highly of the way Gi-hun thinks or views the world, and also his decisions," Lee Jung-jae said, with a translator. "Gi-hun is not the smartest guy. He's not the most capable guy either, but the way he thinks of others in his life and the other people that he meets, I think very highly of that." "And also from seeing the character Gi-hun as myself, I would ask myself, would I be capable of making such decisions like Gi-hun did? I wish I could have the courage that Gi-hun had to be able to make those decisions. So I loved seeing Gi-hun's decisions and his journey, and I am very grateful, and also happy that I got this opportunity to think about these issues by portraying Gi-hun, and also the opportunity to share those conversations with our Squid Game fans."
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bob Dylan, 84, Releases Heartfelt Birthday Wishes to a Late Great Performer
Bob Dylan, 84, Releases Heartfelt Birthday Wishes to a Late Great Performer originally appeared on Parade. Bob Dylan has made many different connections throughout the years. The 84-year-old American icon often turns up in the least likely of places, my favorite of which being the random episode of the History Channel's Pawn Stars, where he signs a copy of his album "Self Portrait." It's such a strange yet fitting moment to see the artist in, and I think it's extremely emblematic of his position in pop culture. The friendships and influences Dylan has found himself enamored with throughout the years have no boundaries, whether it be musicians, actors, or in this case, a magician. Dylan recently took to his X account to post birthday wishes to Ricky Jay, an American magician who passsed back in 2018. Happy birthday Ricky Jay. You're truly missed. You took a lot of magic out of the world when you left. Rest in peace. — Bob Dylan (@bobdylan) June 26, 2025 Jay was an incredibly respected magician, having been called one of the greatest sleight of hand artists in a New Yorker profile piece. He was a student of magic as an art, and he wrote extensively about it throughout his life. He was a true professional of the art. He must have had an effect on Dylan, as he still remembers Jay long after his passing. Fans left many comments remembering Jay in the replies to the post. "A great entertainer of a bygone era. A true American master with such a personality. Loved him particularly in those Mamet films; they definitely speak the same language, Mamet and Jay." "Legendary artists recognize legendary artists." "Bob always remembers his friends." "Two great American Originals. And RJ so brilliant and unique in all those great Mamet and PTA films. RIP." Happy late birthday to the great Ricky Jay. We're all blessed to have the greats recognizing the greats like this, even as the years go on.🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Bob Dylan, 84, Releases Heartfelt Birthday Wishes to a Late Great Performer first appeared on Parade on Jun 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Geek Vibes Nation
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'M3GAN 2.0' Review - An Absurdly Good Time
Logline: The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she's not alone. At times, as the world constantly evolves, the generational gaps may feel miles apart; however, one thing consistently remains true: we have to listen to the kids. Children tend to see things for what they are, have no filter, and are usually brutally honest. A five-year-old can flat-out hurt your feelings. Nevertheless, they also think outside the box, because for them, there is no box to confine themselves to. Every form of entertainment has shown us that the young ones always see the ghost, talk to the monster, hear the secrets, witness the crime, solve the mystery, and the adults never listen. At some point, we tend to forget we were also young with ideas and answers to the problems, and we were told we didn't understand or it's too complicated. We've also neglected to remember that most difficulties have somewhat simple solutions. If the kids have an idea or potential resolution, let them cook. 'You programmed me to protect someone, and I intend to do it.' As the saying goes, the internet is forever. That being said, Gemma should've known that getting rid of a highly adaptable, homicidal AI would be harder than destroying a physical body. Written and directed by Gerard Johnstone, M3GAN 2.0 is an absurdly good time. Everything you loved about M3GAN has been turned up to the max. This exciting sequel has more attitude, more dance moves, a larger body count, and double the androids. However, there are a few changes. Where its predecessor was heavy in its horror bag, the vibrant 2.0 shakes things up with a heaping side of sci-fi and action that you can liken to Terminator 2 . Nevertheless, its eerie elements remain intact as the pointed feature becomes increasingly more brutal and grim. Even as this T-800 versus T-1000 or Vision versus Ultron showdown unfolds, the story becomes akin to The First Omen . Despite the tension and terrors, M3gan's sharp jabs and quick wit have also been updated, offering a fun and comedic balance. She's like an unruly, angsty teen whose 'protect Cady at all costs' programming puts any and everyone in some sort of danger. Its campy personality is over-the-top in the most entertaining ways possible. M3GAN 2.0 is a film that knows exactly what it is and isn't shy about it. It's twice the danger and twice the fun. 'Maybe your allegiance to them has made you weak.' Doubling down on its previous messaging about the dangers of our reliance on technology, it goes even further by highlighting negligent, unregulated government use and expansion. Moreover, technology should be a tool and not a replacement. However, more than anything, this is a story of trust and second chances. It's about admitting when you're wrong and working to repair relationships, especially when it comes to parenting. Mirroring some of reality's most ridiculous people and ideas, M3GAN 2.0 is a great gateway into many topical conversations. The film is flashy and entertaining, humorous and thrilling, and while it is a slight departure, it is a worthwhile sequel. The soundtrack is groove-worthy, the action is surprisingly good, and M3gan's creepy factor elevates as the uncanny valley feeling is stronger than ever. The ensemble cast plays great off one another with a greater sense of chemistry. Johnstone's direction makes the multi-genre outing incredibly enjoyable. And while cinema is currently in its franchise-heavy era, this is one that I don't mind continuing. Is the follow-up better than the original? It's hard to say since they are so different, but I'm leaning towards yes. Fans may be divided, but one thing is for sure: this second installment definitely has more to offer. Its rewatchability is high. (from left) Cady (Violet McGraw) and Gemma (Allison Williams) in M3GAN 2.0, directed by Gerard Johnstone. © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures Pace & Pop As the film takes a hard turn into sci-fi action-adventure territory, the pace becomes more evenly balanced. While still holding onto its horror identity with some dark aesthetics, Frankenstein-esque moments, and varying levels of creepiness, it is firmly within the genre. What popped for me was how unhinged M3gan's banter was. She speaks her mind and pulls zero punches. It may be juvenile at times, but it's hilarious. (from left) M3gan and Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno) in M3GAN 2.0 directed by Gerard Johnstone. © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures Characters & Chemistry Starring: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Ivanna Sakhno, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp, Jemaine Clement This ensemble cast doesn't necessarily have any standout performances, but they all work well together. Gemma ( Allison Williams) continues to say and do the wrong things when it comes to parenting her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw). As the genius aunt stretches herself too thin by wearing too many hats, her relationship with M3gan grows more complicated. McGraw has a stronger outing this go around as Cady has grown in age and intellect. Attempting to follow in her aunt's footsteps, Cady is tech-savvy, headstrong, and plays by her own rules. Of course, like the first film, they rarely see eye to eye. Brian Jordan Alvarez was given more breathing to bring the funny as Cole, and it works very well. Ivanna Sakhno killed it as the new android on the block, Amelia. She's deadly, seemingly unstoppable, and looks badass. Much of her performance is executed with her face, specifically her eyes, and you can't look away. Jemaine Clement is ridiculously cringey as Alton Appleton, and I loved every second of it. And lastly, bringing M3gan to life are the duo of Amie Donald and Jenna Davis (voice). The Model 3 generative android upped the ante in every way in this sequel. She's smarter, craftier, more violent, and has double the sass. I don't think we've seen the last of her. M3GAN 2.0 hacks its way into theaters on June 27, 2025. Stay safe and don't make A.I. mad. Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 1h 59m Director: Gerard Johnstone Screenplay: Gerard Johnstone Story: Gerard Johnstone and Akela Cooper Based on: characters created by Akela Cooper & James Wan Producers: James Wan, Jason Blum, Allison Williams Executive Producers: Gerard Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Mark D. Katch
Geek Girl Authority
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
NYCC 2025 Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Events Movies Stuff We Like TV & Streaming NYCC 2025 is shaping up to be the place to hang this fall. ReedPop unveiled the first wave of the con's star-studded guest lineup, which you can check out here.
