Merge 104.8 | 18 December 2025
The annual debate over whether Die Hard counts as a Christmas movie is back — and Macaulay Culkin has joined the conversation. He insists that the Bruce Willis action classic shouldn’t be considered a holiday film, arguing that while it’s set during Christmas, the story itself doesn’t rely on the holiday. According to Culkin, the plot could unfold just as well on any other occasion. Fans, however, quickly pushed back, saying that the film revolves around a Christmas party and features festive music, decorations, and themes of family togetherness.
A study found that replying with just “K” is one of the most negatively received responses on messaging apps—even worse than a vague “sure.” People often read it as distant, passive-aggressive, or just plain uninterested. It might seem like a harmless one-letter reply, but it can actually break the flow of a conversation, especially with people you’re close to.
Games of Thrones is getting a new sequel set after the events of the original series. Rather than revisiting earlier timelines, these new productions are intended to explore what happens next in the world audiences already know. Storylines, casting, and release schedules has not yet been confirmed.