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The Bone Temple picks up where the previous film left off.

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When 28 Years Later came out last year, it disrupted the traditional flow of zombie films. Contrary to expectations, the third film in an ongoing series did not see the sudden breakdown of an uninfected group of survivors. Rather, it’s a coming-of-age story wrapped a zombie-flavored coating. It’s a revolutionary reimagining of Danny Boyle’s classic zombie series. Now, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple completes the franchise’s transition into something else entirely different.

The Bone Temple starts off almost immediately after the events of the previous film. Spike (Alfie Williams) joins an eccentric group of survivors called “the Jimmys,” who all dress up like Jimmy Saville. It quickly takes a turn for the worse when Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell), the gang’s leader, shows off a sadistic streak towards the gang’s members and other survivors.

In the meantime, Dr. Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) continues his peaceful mission to memorialize the dead. However, after taking care of Spike’s mom in the previous film, Kelson decides to embark on a tougher mission: curing Samson, an Alpha zombie who resides near Kelson’s camp.

Zombies, begone

28 Years Later confirmed that the zombie pandemic was successfully isolated to the British Isles. Since it’s literally 28 years after the first outbreak, the Isles aren’t as inundated with zombies anymore. In the previous film, zombies were a present threat, but they didn’t always lead to an entire horde stampeding over survivors.

In The Bone Temple, zombies are even less of a danger, especially when compared to the more brutal Jimmy gang. Except for an occasional attack, none of the human characters were really scared of zombies. In fact, the traditional rules of fighting zombies have seemingly gone out the window. Characters shout and make noise with no regard for zombies, for example.

Strangely, the franchise’s transition away from the chaos of zombies works. After all, how many times can movies rehash the tired trope of a society collapsing because of an infection? The Bone Temple isn’t about zombies anymore; it’s about what happens after, when society devolves into absurd factions and personalities.

A compelling cast of characters

The previous film had some reactions complaining about the shift away from zombies. If you came into The Bone Temple looking for a straight-up zombie story, you will also leave disappointed.

However, if you stick around, The Bone Temple features a superbly interesting suite of characters for a post-apocalyptic setting. Both Jimmy Crystal and Dr. Kelson aren’t run-of-the-mill survivors grumbling about the difficulties of a postapocalyptic world. Both know what to do and know what they must become. It’s compelling to see how they reach their goals or, in some cases, their comeuppance.

Jimmy Crystal sees himself as the son of Old Nick, an old euphemism for Satan. He wants to sow discord and terrorize other survivors. To him, the zombie outbreak is a religious one, a result of Satan bringing forth demons to the world. He treats death as his duty, especially when done through violent means.

In contrast, Dr. Kelson believes in science. He bathes in iodine to stave off infection. In fact, he believes that the zombie virus is curable or, at the very least, manageable. For him, death is a fact of life but one that needs to be respected. His monument, or the titular Bone Temple, is a testimony that everyone who died was a human being, not a mindless zombie.

It’s these drives that make The Bone Temple so engaging. You will want one to succeed, and the other to get his just desserts.

A bombastic finish

When you watch Jimmy and Dr. Kelson work their way through the film, one thing becomes apparent: Both ideologies are set for a collision course against each other. A meeting between the two feels inevitable, but you just won’t know how yet.

Now, some things are better off being experienced. Though, like the previous film, The Bone Temple starts more methodically and more deliberately, it will all lead to one of the craziest endings I’ve seen in modern cinema. Even if you’ve watched the film’s trailers, you’re bound to still gape in awe of what it has in store. All I’ll say is, even in this messed up future, Iron Maiden is still an icon of heavy metal.

In its insanity, which shall not be named in this review, The Bone Temple proves that the franchise wants to be something more than just another zombie flick. And, after all’s been said and done in this clash of ideologies, the promise of hope remains, along with the expectation of an even grander conclusion in the upcoming third movie in the 28 Years Later trilogy.

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BINI, KATSEYE among top worldwide Google Searches ahead of Coachella

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BINI and KATSEYE topped recent Google Search trends ahead of their Coachella performances this month.

It’s clear that Coachella attendees are curious about the popular Philippine pop girl group, as well as the Los Angeles-based global girl group.

That’s aside from dedicated BLOOMs who are eager to see Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena take part in the legendary California music festival on Friday, April 10.

According to Google Trends data, global searches for the term “BINI Coachella” hit a perfect
score of 100 on April 8.

This indicates that the search term briefly became the highest-ranking search trend.

Meanwhile, “KATSEYE Coachella” scored 98 on April 7 on Google Trends, followed by a perfect 100 on April 8.

The timing of KATSEYE’s new single, “PINKY UP” couldn’t have been better as it dropped just a day before their Sahara stage set.

At the same time, the Filipino octet has also released “Blush” as their new comeback song — just hours ahead of KATSEYE.

As such, EYEKONS have also been scouring the interwebs for the global girl group.

And as these are worldwide search data, the recent Google Search trends somewhat prove these artists are effectively breaking through the global mainstream, and introducing their respective cultures to the global stage.

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Metal Gear Solid is getting a film adaptation

It will be directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein.

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Videogame adaptations are so hot right now. After the mainstream success of The Super Mario Bros. duology, several other franchises have committed to seeing their favorite characters on the big screen. Now, Metal Gear Solid is the latest to make the jump. Sony has confirmed that a film adaptation about the stealth franchise is in the works.

Though the game’s movie announcement is a big deal on its own right, it’s attached to an even bigger announcement: Sony has signed the up-and-coming directing duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to direct a number of its upcoming projects.

The deal’s first confirmed project, via Hollywood Reporter, is an adaptation of Metal Gear Solid, produced by Avi and Ari Arad.

Spanning multiple decades, the Metal Gear series is a stealth-based franchise that often goes off the rails with its supernatural elements. Naturally, it’s all thanks to series creator Hideo Kojima, notoriously known for his unconventional storytelling. When Kojima left Konami, the franchise has since been shelved but still enjoys a lot of hype, thanks to the occasional remake.

Right now, it’s unknown how much of the film will lean into the craziness of the franchise. It should still be a crazy ride to see, though.

SEE ALSO: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 launches August 27 on PS5

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LE SSERAFIM Chaewon flexes Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display

She says the feature is cool

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LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon didn’t set out to show off a feature. But somewhere in the middle of a Weverse live, she ended up doing exactly that. It’s a pretty good flex.

In a clip that’s now making the rounds online, Chaewon shared that she recently switched to the Galaxy S26 Ultra and has been enjoying one specific feature in particular:

“I just changed my phone lately to Galaxy S26 Ultra. And it has a privacy screen feature, right? It’s so cool. You really can’t see anything from the side. I show this to everyone I meet and make them jealous.”

It’s just someone genuinely impressed by a feature — and casually flexing it.

A feature that makes sense instantly

The feature Chaewon is referring to is Privacy Display, one of the headline additions on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

When enabled, it limits the viewing angles of the screen. That way. only the person holding the phone can clearly see what’s on it. Anyone looking from the side gets a dimmed or obscured view.

If you’ve ever used a privacy screen protector, the concept is similar. The difference here is that it’s built directly into the phone and can be toggled on or off, or even set to activate only for specific apps.

It’s a small addition on paper, but one that solves a very real, very common problem — especially if you’re using your phone in public spaces.

Samsung contract renewed?

It’s worth noting that LE SSERAFIM has been using Galaxy smartphones for a while now. That’s likely due to a partnership with Samsung and/or Google.

The music video for their track “Come Over” heavily features the smartphone, along with Google Gemini features integrated into the experience.

Another member, Sakura, also mentioned to fans recently that she has switched phones — from a Galaxy Z Flip to now also using a Galaxy S26 Ultra.


Whether this points to a renewed partnership or just continued preference isn’t something officially confirmed. But moments like Chaewon’s certainly keep Galaxy devices in the spotlight.

It’s easy to imagine the same scenario playing out anywhere — on a commute, in a café, or sitting next to someone who’s just a little too curious about what you’re doing on your phone.

It’s also something we’ve explored ourselves.

In one of our reels, we showed a straightforward demo of how Privacy Display works. We tilted the phone to show how the screen becomes unreadable from the side. In another, we leaned into a more playful skit: someone trying (and failing) to peek at what’s on the screen of the person beside them.


The result is the same. From certain angles, the display practically disappears.

The kind of feature you show off

Privacy Display isn’t the flashiest feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. But it’s the kind of feature you end up showing people. Not because you have to — but because it’s surprisingly satisfying to see in action.

If Chaewon’s experience is anything to go by, it’s also the kind of feature that makes people just a little bit jealous.

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