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This post contains full spoilers for the final two episodes of Stranger Things Season Four, which are streaming now on Netflix. Midway through the super-supersized Stranger Things fourth-season finale, “The Piggyback,” Nancy (Natalia Dyer), Steve (Joe Keery), and Robin (Maya Hawke) are climbing a haunted house’s stairway in the Upside Down as part of a complicated plan to keep the hell dimension from breaking through into their own world. They have avoided attention so far, but suddenly Robin wakes up the demonic tentacles that surround them, and within moments, all three teens are pinned to the walls, having the life choked out of them. The scene cuts to another set of characters, leaving the viewer on edge about how (or if, but not really) Nancy and the others will escape what looks like certain doom. A few scenes later, the season’s main villain, Vecna/One/Henry/Mother of Dragons/Breaker of Chains/Cleaner of Carpets (played under at least some of those names by … [Read more...] about ‘Stranger Things’ Season Four Finale: Runnin’ Up That Hill for Two-Plus Hours Isn’t So Fun

Rating: 4.0 /5 Star Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, David Harbour, Winona Ryder Director: Duffer Brothers Available On: Netflix Duration: 2 Episodes / 2 Hours Language: English Plot: The final two episodes take place right after the cliffhanger ending of Stranger Things season 4 Volume 1. Eleven heads to Hawkin to rescue her friends who are gearing up to fight Vecna alone in the upside-down. Meanwhile, Jim and Joyce are trying to find their back to States to help their kids. Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 Trailer Shows Eleven Fighting Vecna, Duffer Brothers To Deliver Action-Packed Final Review: The Duffer Brothers promised an action-packed finale for season 4, while it was filled with some of the best moments from the season the run time was a little dragged. However, it does little to take away from the character or the audience. The showrunners put their best writing and performances forward for the cliffhanger … [Read more...] about Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 Review: Duffer Brothers Have Fans Waiting For Final Season With Fingers Crossed

The first batch of Season 4 episodes from Netflix juggernaut Stranger Things propelled the series to an all-time record for U.S. streaming in a single week, Nielsen said. All 32 episodes of the show racked up 7.2 billion minutes of streaming from May 30 to June 5. That’s the most of any title since Nielsen began tracking streaming in 2020, soaring well above the previous record established by Netflix’s Tiger King in March 2020. ‘Stranger Things’ Volume 2 SPOILERS: Who Died & Who’s Left To Fight Evil In Hawkins The final two episodes of Stranger Things 4 went live today and figure to give the overall show a significant boost when the numbers are released later in July. Netflix and the Duffer Bros, the show’s co-creators and showrunners, have announced that it will end after its fifth season , though storylines are due to be explored via spinoffs. The Season 4 episodes premiered on May 27, as did Star Wars spinoff Obi-Wan Kenobi . The two … [Read more...] about ‘Stranger Things’ Sets U.S. Streaming Record, Nielsen Says; ‘Obi-Wan’, ‘The Boys’ & ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Are Far Behind But Crack Weekly Top 10

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details of Season 4, Volume 2 of Netflix ’s Stranger Things . The penultimate season of Netflix’s addictive Duffer joint has come to a spectacular conclusion but certainly left fans with several burning questions — namely, if one of those absurdly brave Brat Packers (and the positively mad doctor who created this whole mess to begin with) will make it to the fifth and final season. For now, it seems Max (a terrific Sadie Sink ) has survived her terrifying encounter with Vecna, thanks to the miraculous intervention of Eleven ( Millie Bobby Brown ) in the Upside Down. But that doesn’t mean Max is up and strutting to the sounds of Kate Bush ; the last we see her is in a coma, with no promise from optimistic doctors that Young Red will pull through. Let’s face it: Eleven may have the strength to crash-land a helicopter in the desert, but bringing back someone from the dead is a whole different bailiwick. Whether Dr. Brenner ( … [Read more...] about ‘Stranger Things’ Volume 2 SPOILERS: Who Died & Who’s Left To Fight Evil In Hawkins

Rating: 1.5 /5 Star Cast: Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjana Sanghi, Jackie Shroff, Prachee Shah Paandya, Prakash Raj Director: Kapil Verma The bullets in Rashtra Kavach: OM are as redundant as the film's plot. One of them pierces the hero's brain but voila, he is only down with amnesia. Another one hits a character on her shoulder and she is found to be perfectly standing besides the hero in the next frame. No wonder, the villain instructs his boys to hit the main protagonist with guns rather than using them to shoot him! "I am not sure about death Sir, but I am death sure about Om," Jai Rathore (Ashutosh Rana) tells his senior in one of the scenes in the film. Well, we agree with him after a full-blown assault on our senses for around two hours and fifteen minutes. What's Yay: Aditya Roy Kapur's perfectly-chiselled abs, an action scene or two What's Nay: Story, direction Story Rashtra Kavach: OM begins with a covert operation on a … [Read more...] about Rashtra Kavach: OM Movie Review: Aditya Roy Kapur-Sanjana Sanghi’s Actioner Turns Out To Be A Decoy

“And I got a heart that beats too fast,” Sophie Allison informs us on her third album as Soccer Mommy . “And a shake in my hands and a pain in my back.” The song is called “Feel It All the Time,” a perfect example of her ability at channeling her complicated, contradictory feelings into perfectly crafted pop songs. As on her previous albums, Allison’s métier is tense, dreamily lush Nineties indie rock, with echoes of Liz Phair, Helium, and other artists who specialized in making secret sharing seem like community building. On Sometimes, Forever , every languid lyric and opaque melody feels strategically placed with care and concern. With its hefty bass and foreboding feel, “ Shotgun ” maps out an unhealthy relationship (“I like dessert and alcohol/And watching as you get drunk,” she sings), but when the chorus opens up, it’s like a sunrise after a long, hard night. “Bones” meanders beautifully through its admission of self-doubt, the guitars buzzing, sparkling, and burning … [Read more...] about Soccer Mommy Deepens Her Indie-Rock Brilliance on ‘Sometimes, Forever’

Say what you will about Imagine Dragons , but they don’t do things halfway. Since breaking through in the early 2010s with singles like the monster stomp “Radioactive” and the neo-power-ballad “Demons,” the Las Vegas band has been big in every sense — its success, its sound, its ambition. So it makes sense that their latest album, the 18-track opus Mercury — Act 2 , is actually the second half of a double album, finishing off what last year’s sprawling Mercury — Act 1 started. Thematically, Mercury — Act 2 deals with the existential fallout of the loss that was described on Mercury — Act 1 , with tracks riddled with self-loathing and regret, as well as the occasional upbeat offering. “Life is just perspective/Laughing when you’ve wrecked it,” frontman Dan Reynolds muses on the ornate “Symphony,” and that seems to be the guiding ethos of Act 2 , which leavens Imagine Dragons’ sometimes-crushing sound with darkly witty lyrics and, occasionally, … [Read more...] about Imagine Dragons Still Know How to Efficiently Stomp Stadiums Into Rubble

The Forgiven with Jessica Chastain opens in 122 theaters this weekend as the flow of indie films continues to build with well-reviewed, festival-pedigreed product including Mr. Malcolm’s List and Clara Sola . Meanwhile, producers and most other U.S. businesses are hoping economic storm clouds won’t ding their industry’s nascent revival. “I think we have seen a slow recovery. We are feeling bullish,” said Howard Cohen, co-president of The Forgiven distributor Roadside Attractions. He cited a helpful “knockoff effect” from popular wide releases Elvis and Top Gun: Maverick, where a significant chunk of the audience is an arthouse-friendly 55 and over. He’s talking about moviegoing, a great value for people during economic slowdowns when box office grosses have tended to rise. But down the chain, higher inflation, “while it doesn’t mean movies won’t get made, will affect decision making and things may be more complicated,” said Cohen. Higher interest rates could … [Read more...] about Indie Recovery Builds Amid Inflation, Interest Rate Jitters – Specialty Preview

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A fire pit instantly enhances the atmosphere of any backyard , patio, porch or campsite, while providing warmth when the sun goes down. The best fire pits can also double as grills, say, if you want to cook up some food, or just watch the hypnotic flames with family and friends with beers and late-night convos. These days, you can buy decent fire pits online on sites like Amazon, ranging from top-rated designer models for large parties and gatherings, to casual fire pits for a chill backyard or patio hang. Here’s what to look for when shopping for the best fire pits on Amazon. Fire Pit Buying Guide A traditional, old-school fire pit is simple enough to start, the same way as our cavemen ancestors did it: Dig a hole, line the perimeter with rocks, throw some wood in there and light it up. However, they produce lots of smoke, which … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: The Best Fire Pits We Found on Amazon

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Lighting is one of the first things we notice when we enter a space. It creates ambiance and mood, two things that can make or break our experience. And even when it comes to outdoor lighting, nothing feels more inviting than sitting under string lights in the summertime. It’s a look often used by beloved restaurants, bars, and hotels. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to replicate this same look at home. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best backyard string lights you can buy today. Buying Guide: The Best Backyard String Lights There are a few key things to keep in mind when you’re selecting backyard string lights. Measurements: The first thing to note is that you’ll encounter a large variety of string light lengths. While you’re shopping, some packages may include 40 feet of string lights, while others may include over … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: The Best Backyard String Lights for Summer