Tag: The Last of Us
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The Last of Us’ Supporting Characters Have Always Been Its Secret Weapon
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Last of Us Part I Video Game.Joel and Ellie from The Last of Us are two of the most recognized names in video game canon. With HBO’s highly anticipated adaptation launching this weekend, fans will experience a familiar story with new voices as the acclaimed Pedro Pascal…
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The Last Of Us Took A Very ‘Careful’ Approach To Its Video Game Easter Eggs
HBO’s “The Last of Us” is an adaptation of a video game, so easter eggs were practically inevitable. Whether adapting a video game, a comic book, or some other form of media, movies and television shows can’t help but throw in references for those who are fans of the source material. One that comes to…
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How to Watch The Last of Us
Based on a popular video game of the same title, The Last of Us is a post-apocalyptic television series that will soon be hitting screens all over the world. The story begins with the outbreak of a mutant fungus that quickly spreads across the United States, turning a large group of the population into dangerous…
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‘The Last Of Us’ Review: Pedro Pascal Shines In A Heartbreaking Tale Of Post-Apocalyptic Survival & Protecting Those You Love
“If you don’t think there’s hope for the world, why bother going on?” Bella Ramsey asks in a critical moment in HBO’s wounding and poignantly brutal “The Last Of Us.” It’s a question the show and its central characters grapple with throughout. How to maintain faith in humanity, the courage to endure, and a belief…
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HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Is an Astounding Survival Story — and a Major Moment in TV
Whether you’re sifting through advance reviews or reading this only after all nine episodes have aired, by now, dear reader, you’ve surely heard a number of superlatives tied to HBO’s “The Last of Us.” Someone is bound to have labeled it the “best video game adaptation ever made,” especially after the aptly snooty New Yorker…
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The Last of Us: Merle Dandridge on the Changes to Marlene in the Series
It’s hard to believe that we’re just a few short weeks from The Last of Us’ premiere. Based on the popular video game franchise of the same name, the series is set to be one of the most authentic adaptations the gaming industry has ever seen. From the screen-accurate costumes to the direction to the…
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The Last of Us Image Shows Nico Parker as Sarah Miller
It’s hard to believe that horror fans are just one week away from the premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us. The series, based on the PlayStation franchise of the same name, looks to break the infamous video game curse. One way the series has instilled confidence in its preexisting fans has been through its…
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Chernobyl Made Craig Mazin the Perfect Choice to Adapt The Last of Us
As HBO readies for the release of The Last of Us television series, one can’t help but think about the sorry state of video game adaptations throughout the years. Though the tide has slowly begun to change thanks to the likes of Arcane and Castlevania, the idea behind a critically acclaimed live-action adaptation that doesn’t…
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Do I Need to Play The Last of Us Before the Show Comes Out?
Roger Ebert once said that movies “are like a machine that generates empathy,” and that’s a beautiful thing. He also once said that video games “can never be art,” and this wasn’t as well-received. In fact, his opinion had a profound impact on the rather excitable population of those who play games. For so long,…
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The Last Of Us Actor Merle Dandridge Wanted To Revisit This Aspect Of Marlene In The HBO Series
HBO’s adaptation of “The Last of Us” will largely see a new set of faces play its ensemble cast of characters, but one voice actor will be making her way back to the post-apocalyptic world. Merle Dandridge is set to reprise her role as Marlene, to whom she lent her voice and motion-captured performance in…