The original “The Black Phone” was one of my favorite horror films in recent years. It was creepy, moody and a perfect blend of tension and jump scares. Set in the real world with a dash of paranormal, the film balanced humor, pacing and story in a way that felt fresh and memorable. When news of a sequel dropped, I …
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Tron Franchise Future Gets Disappointing Update After Jared Leto’s Ares Flops
Disney Reviving long dormant franchises is always going to be something of an uphill battle, especially if there’s not a lot of mainstream support behind it. The arrival of “Tron: Ares” comes about 15 years after Joseph Kosinski’s “Tron: Legacy,” which was itself 28 years removed from the original “Tron” (the Steven …
Read More »5 questions, 5 answers: FSU trips up in yet another disappointing loss
Florida State (3-3, 0-3) saw its crash to earth take it through the crust down to the core on Saturday, with a third straight loss coming at the hands of a 10.5-point underdog in Pitt (4-2, 2-1 ACC). The Seminoles managed to earn a 21-14 lead at halftime but failed to score another touchdown until just over a minute left …
Read More »How Texas football's O-line recruiting misses have caught up to Longhorns in disappointing 2025 season – 247Sports
How Texas football’s O-line recruiting misses have caught up to Longhorns in disappointing 2025 season 247Sports Preseason No. 1 Texas has no identity, a struggling Arch Manning and a tough road ahead – The Athletic The New York Times The Real Issue with the Texas Longhorns is Obvious, and it’s Not Arch Manning Sports Illustrated Gators end 3-game skid, hold off Arch, Longhorns ESPN …
Read More »Travis Kelce Gets Disappointing News Before His Birthday
Getty Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce at Arrowhead Stadium on September 28, 2025. The Kansas City Chiefs look to continue their hot streak when they face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football in Week 5. One day before the primetime matchup, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates his 36th birthday. However, don’t expect Kelce to plan a big party. …
Read More »Cam Schlittler calls Red Sox fans’ online heckling of family ‘disappointing’
Jorge CastilloOct 3, 2025, 09:02 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. TORONTO — Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler on Friday said Red Sox fans …
Read More »Leak: Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro to launch with disappointing new main camera
The Galaxy S25. (Image Source: Samsung) The Galaxy S26 Pro is widely rumored to be a direct successor to the Galaxy S25. Reportedly, it will be equipped with a new main camera as well, but this new sensor doesn’t seem to be much of an upgrade. Word on the grapevine indicates that Samsung will replace the vanilla Galaxy S25 with …
Read More »Giants fire Bob Melvin after ‘disappointing and frustrating’ 2nd half
Want the latest Bay Area sports news delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to receive regular email newsletters, including “The Dime.” Bob Melvin, who managed the Giants for the last two years and posted a combined 161-163 record, was fired Monday, the team announced. Buster Posey, president of baseball operations, will pick the Giants’ next manager, the sixth in …
Read More »Giants fire manager Bob Melvin after ‘disappointing’ season
Sep 29, 2025, 01:06 PM ET Bob Melvin, whose option for the 2026 season was picked up in July, has been fired as manager of the San Francisco Giants. The Giants were very streaky in finishing 81-81 this season, teasing fans with playoff hopes after a 13-3 run from late August into early September was followed by a 2-9 stretch …
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Remake Will Get “Proper, High-Quality” Part 3 Despite Rebirth’s Disappointing Sales
Despite heaps of critical praise at launch, Square Enix revealed in investor briefings that 2024’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth did not meet sales expectations. Those disappointing sales figures shouldn’t be of concern to you, though, as director Naoki Hamaguchi has stated that Part 3 will be a “proper, high-quality” series ender. Speaking to Automaton (and spotted by IGN), Hamaguchi said …
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