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Cody Lavender

Cody Lavender is a fiction author known for vivid, character-driven storytelling that explores the quiet moments shaping a life. Their work blends introspective narrative with a sharp, accessible voice. When not writing, Cody can be found with a cup of coffee and a good book.

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A Taylor Sheridan Thriller With Jon Bernthal Is Eating Up Netflix’s Rankings

"Those Who Wish Me Dead" isn’t just another title in the rotation—it's a top performer on a platform that usually buries R-rated films.

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Resident Evil Finally Proves Video Games Can Make Great Movies — If You Ignore the Fans

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The new movie’s 96% Rotten Tomatoes score shows how breaking fan expectations can work, if you’re brave enough.

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Zack Snyder’s Latest Defense Feels Like Watching Him Rewatch "Man of Steel"

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A September 2026 interview with Variety reveals how a director grappling with backlash is weaponizing his own past.

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Nintendo’s $49.99 Ocarina Is a Halfway Step for Zelda Fans

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The electric ocarina adds gimmicks but misses the soul of what makes Link’s instrument iconic.

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'Widow’s Bay' beat Abbott Elementary and Only Murders in the Building to take comedy’s top Emmy

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The Apple TV show’s win feels less like a triumph than a fluke, but the numbers don’t lie.

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Sega and Netflix’s new projects show why video games are the next big thing in TV

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The partnership hints at a future where gaming IPs dominate streaming platforms long after their initial release.