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7 Saddest The Last of Us Moments That I’ll Never Forget - comicbook.com

 

By Hadley Vincent

May 28, 2025, 4:30pm

Here are 7 The Last of Us moments that have stayed with me, long after setting down Ellie’s guitar.

The Last of Us is so heartbreaking and terrifying for its narrative, showcasing the fragility of life. So many characters come and go, with few scenes of euphoria offered on this awful apocalyptic version of Earth. But some scenes have stayed with me long after my standing ovation as the credits roll and my tears flow. These are the saddest The Last of Us moments. There are way too many to count, but I’ve picked a handful that have impacted me most.


Spoiler warning for The Last of Us Part I, Part II, and the Left Behind DLC. This list isn’t referring to the TV show.


7) We Fight

Even though I adored Tess, I found Riley’s death more impactful for the words she left behind. This DLC showed two kids navigating a dangerous world and still finding joy by being in each other’s company. When both characters were bitten, Ellie looked to Riley for comfort, and her words permanently affected Ellie’s perspective of life. Fighting for every second they get to spend with loved ones, regardless of how long it may be, is shown in Ellie’s actions throughout the first and second games. Riley was given the luxury of not dying on screen, a fate that many TLOU characters can’t relate to, but that doesn’t lessen her impact.

Although it isn’t shown, we can assume Ellie had to kill Riley once she turned. This just makes the final scene in Left Behind all the more upsetting and explains Ellie’s personality in the first game.



6) The Lie

This isn’t just one particular moment, for it has multiple scenes that show the repercussions of such a heavy lie. This was no white lie, for it would come to punish Joel and damage his relationship with Ellie for years. Joel chose to carry the burden of choosing one life over the many, and it makes sense why he wouldn’t put that choice on a teenage girl. But when she found out the truth, it would take years to repair the damage. The trust was gone, but Ellie also had to live with the knowledge that she could have put a stop to the apocalypse.

People would continue to suffer because of Joel’s choice, but at least Ellie was alive, right? It’s similar to Life is Strange‘s ending, but we all know the more selfless choice is to save the many, but it’s never the easiest to make. Perhaps a vaccine wouldn’t have been successful, but Joel couldn’t predict what would happen if Ellie was sacrificed, and he wanted anyone else to take her place. Of course, this lie resulted in the revenge arc for both Abby and Ellie, showcasing the damage Joel did across many families, not just his own.


5) The Theatre

This is a double whammy. You get so much whiplash in this scene that it’s hard to let what you just witnessed truly sink in. The scene results in Jesse’s sudden death and Tommy getting shot in the head by Abby. Although we knew it was coming because Ellie accidentally left the map that showed where she was staying, she put her loved ones in danger because Abby (just like Ellie) took immediate revenge.

I genuinely didn’t have time to mourn Jesse because his death was completely out of nowhere and was moved on from it far too quickly. This is not a flaw, however, but feels purposely done to show how Ellie isn’t able to mourn these losses, for her determination for “justice” is too strong, overpowering all other emotions. Not only was this Ellie’s friend, but he was the father to Dina’s child, and an absolutely lovely man at that. Naughty Dog knew what they were doing when they made a flawless human with Jesse, being a beacon of light in an awful world, that was snuffed way too soon by Abby (they just had to add another reason to hate her, huh?).


4) Brothers

I remember being deeply affected by the story of Sam and Henry. While their story was cut short, we get to see in a small timeframe the love Henry had for his brother and how he’d do anything to protect him. There are great moments between Ellie and Sam, Joel and Henry, acting as two separate family dynamics where the older wants to protect the young, and the young want to figure out their place in this messed-up world. The reveal of Sam’s bite took my breath away, knowing the inevitable was right around the corner.

Ellie and Sam’s connection was sweet, but it’s Henry’s reaction that saddened me the most. Feeling like he failed at protecting his brother, Henry first blames Joel, then turns the gun on himself, and pulls the trigger. It is a shocking and gut-wrenching scene as these characters were just trying to survive, but weren’t acting maliciously to do so. They were likely the same people as they were before the apocalypse. But Henry quickly decided that he couldn’t continue living without his younger brother by his side.


3) Revenge

You probably expected this infamous scene to be placed number one, but we were all anticipating it when Joel and Tommy naively revealed their names to Abby. This scene was incredibly difficult to watch, both for its realism and that Ellie had the worst scripted timing to be there and watch the most important person in her life die. This scene is awful from both perspectives: Joel having to reassure Ellie, knowing she’s watching him die, and Ellie having to see her adoptive father be beaten to death.

Of course, this immediately made everyone hate Abby, and rightly so. But let’s not act like Joel’s a saint. This is no excuse, however, for no one deserves such a horrendous fate, but it showed the excellent storytelling of TLOU2 because how Abby looked in that moment is how Joel would have looked to an outsider when he killed Marlene and Abby’s father (and many, many more people). Both were doing these murders for selfish reasons, but a character as detailed, beloved, and well-written as Joel will always be mourned for having one of the most brutal deaths in video game history.


2) The Watch

Few scenes have been as impactful as the death of Sarah. Perfectly paced with excellent storytelling to immediately let us adore the kindness of Joel’s daughter, just to have her immediately taken from Joel is just evil writing from Naughty Dog. Much like Ellie’s guitar, the watch Sarah bought for Joel is symbolic of their tie to one another, a sentimental memory that is cherished long after Sarah is gone. Her death is sudden and shocking, being realistic for the setting where authorities are panicked over who is and isn’t infected.

Her life is cut short in an instant and the cries of Sarah are way too real. We can all understand Joel’s pain even if we don’t have kids of our own. It showed how brutal this setting is, as it was only the beginning of a widespread outbreak. Who knows how many suffered a similar fate? But this death would transform Joel into a flawed human who wouldn’t find his place in the world until Ellie came bursting through with her potty mouth and “sunny” personality.


1) Moving On

When I think back to The Last of Us as a whole, my mind immediately goes to the painful journey Ellie went through in Part II. Two sides of the same coin, Ellie travels down the same path Abby did, both to avenge their fathers. But an eye for an eye doesn’t bring closure, nor bring back the person that was cruelly taken from you. Being a stronger person than Abby was, she chose to let her go, but she’d already lost so much.

Not only was her father figure gone, but she lost her ability to play guitar—yet another thing Abby took away from her. Of course, from both of their perspectives, they were acting on revenge and survival. But the thought that Ellie won’t be able to play guitar (being one of the things Joel taught her) is soul-crushing, as we saw her rely on it throughout the game to remind herself of her tainted mantra of what she kept fighting for.


We see the last conversation Ellie had with Joel and the sight of him had me already tearing up, not long after she told him off for defending her at the party. This scene is so compelling and beautifully written, showing the father-daughter dynamic in having awkward conversations that are wholesome and sweet. They are both trying to connect and fix their relationship with Ellie finally letting out what she’d kept against Joel all this time. This was an ordinary conversation for them both, but looking back, it is now so heartbreaking for Ellie.

Joel got to hear that Ellie wants to forgive him for taking away her choice at the hospital. Ellie was able to make amends, but they’d lost so much time and would never be able to make up for it. This scene alters Ellie’s motives for revenge as she likely blames herself for not repairing their relationship sooner, and hating Abby for stealing time away from them.

The guitar acts as a symbol of Joel or perhaps the person that Ellie had become after his death. When she leaves it in her countryside home, the place Dina had to leave behind, she’s saying goodbye to Joel in her own way. She’s lost everything at this point. But she’s moving on in a new direction, no longer looking back at the past or hanging onto the pain, but developing from it, like Joel had to time and time again.Comicbook.com





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Sunday, April 27, 2025


 

SINNERS

A Film by Ryan Coogler

An OSG Interactive Movie Review

By JT Morris

Runtime

2h 17m (137 min)

“Sinners” is cinematic tour-de-force with amazing acting performances from the cast, soulful musical performances from the artists, brilliant plot pacing, gorgeous visuals, a ton of subliminal cultural references and what seems like an endless amount of blood and gore once the party gets started.

The joint definitely checked all the boxes for me:

  • Period piece✓
  • Beautiful visuals✓
  • Dope music✓
  • Plenty of blood and gore✓
  • Imaginative and engaging storyline ✓
  •  No Agenda pushing rhetoric that breaks immersion ✓
  •  Intense action and suspense ✓
  • Amazing sets and wardrobe ✓
  • Top tier acting from an all-star cast✓

 Ryan Coogler is four for four when comes to creating beautiful cinematic experiences. His new Horror/ Suspense/ Survival Movie “Sinners”  is a theatrical masterpiece. Coogler puts his Directorial and Screenwriting Talents on full display placing new twist on the horror movie genre. “Sinners”  is not just a vampire movie and is a must see for anyone who loves movies.

Newcomer Miles Caton steals the show with his soulful vocals and powerful acting performance. IMBD lists this as his first theatrical role. It is safe to say that this young man has an amazing acting career ahead of him. I’m definitely looking forward to his next outing. Li Jun Li’s performance kept me on edge of my seat and Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo all clock in with wonderful performances that makes you truly care about their characters reinforcing to viewers why they make the big bucks. Michael B. Jordan clocks in an award worthy performance playing twins Smoke and Stack and Blues legend Buddy Guy even makes an appearance.

 I can't remember the last time I left a film feeling rejuvenated by a movie. The movie is able to get its point across without doing a lot of obnoxious  virtue signaling. That's a rarity on today's cinematic landscape.

 Music is the heart and soul of this movie and the  Soundtrack is absolutely AMAZING! Swedish Composer Ludwig Göransson does his thing yet again following up his Oscar Winning performance on the Oppenheimer Soundtrack. Hannah Beachler works her Production Designer magic once again recreating Jim Crow Era Clarksdale. The sets are extremely immersive, making you truly believe you are back in 1930s Mississippi. Ruth E. Carter puts her Oscar Award Winning signature stamp on the film's wardrobe and costume designs. You can tell that cast and crew put their all into this one. This genre-bending film may be the win that Warner Brothers so desperately needs.

 True moviegoers and film lovers are in for a real treat with the release of Sinners. The movie was released in a slew cinematic formats! While released in traditional and digital formats, I recommend treating yourself to IMAX or Ultra Panavision (If available in your area). "Sinners" was shot in 65mm film, utilizing both Ultra Panavision 70 and IMAX 70mm cameras, resulting in two distinct aspect ratios: 2.76:1 for Ultra Panavision and 1.43:1 for IMAX. The film is also projected in 70mm prints and D-Cinema (DCP). "Sinners" is the first film to be shot in both Ultra Panavision 70 and IMAX 70mm formats. The film also uses a 4K digital intermediate for master format.

 “Sinners” is a must see and the best theatrical release of 2025 so far. The  movie is a refreshing new take on the horror/ suspense genre. There is definitely something for everyone to enjoy. As I look at the release schedule for the rest of 2025, this may hands down be the best movie of 2025.

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Saturday, November 20, 2021

Absolver dev's martial arts adventure Sifu now arriving two weeks earlier - EUROGAMER

 


Sifu, the striking martial arts adventure from Absolver developer Sloclap, will be making its way to PlayStation and PC a little sooner than expected. Its arrival date has been revised to 8th February, a few weeks earlier than its originally anticipated 22nd February release.


Announcing the revised launch, Absolver explained it wanted to get Sifu into players hands a little sooner so they "can enjoy playing [it] ahead of an incredibly big month for highly anticipated AAA releases". If Sifu had stuck to its original release date it would have been jostling up against the likes of Destiny 2's The Witch Queen expansion, Horizon: Forbidden West, and the mighty Elden Ring.

Sifu, if you're unfamiliar, is a third-person, single-player action game - focussed on "intense hand-to-hand combat" - that charts a young Kung Fu student's decidedly aggressive quest for revenge following the murder of his family.

That journey takes him "from the gang-ridden suburbs to the cold hallways of the corporate towers", felling an onslaught of enemies along the way - using a combination of martial arts and objects plucked from the environment. There's also a magic pendant thrown in the mix, capable of reviving players on defeat. However, its magic isn't limitless and the hero will be older on each resurrection - until he isn't able to be revived at all.



Sifu's combat and progression systems get a bit more of an airing in two new videos shared alongside Sloclap's release date announcement, both of which you'll find on this page.

Sifu will be available on PS4, PS5, and PC via the Epic Games Store from 8th February.


Wednesday, November 17, 2021

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All of the upcoming comic conventions in 2021 and beyond - NewsRama

 By Chris Arrant

Comic conventions are slowly coming back - here's what to look forward to.




Comic conventions have grown to become an integral part of the comic book experience, allowing fans to meet their favorite comic creators, buy an array of comic book merchandise, and bond with fans just like them.

While the COVID-19 pandemic stymied the 'classic' comic convention experience for much of 2020 and early 2021, convention organizers are slowly beginning to return to in-person events.
Reedpop, for example, has set up dates for Emerald City Comic Con and C2E2 for this fall - and has released some expansive plans for safety in this pandemic times which include proof of vaccine, mask requirements, and temperature checks at some conventions.

And while Comic-Con International: San Diego will once again be 'virtual' this July, the organization is planning a scaled-down event called Comic-Con: Special Edition this November.

With that in mind, we have assembled a list of all the upcoming conventions comic book fans should be aware of.

Please keep in mind your safety. Pay attention to local authorities about social distancing guidelines, and check with the conventions for how they're handling the crowds. Be informed and make the best decision for you and those you're bringing with you.

Due to the pandemic, a number of major conventions have yet to announce dates for their next event, but we're keeping a watch out for news about Small Press Expo, Keystone Comic Con, and more.



Here is a list of the upcoming comic conventions across the globe:

November 2021
• November 5 - 7: Rhode Island Comic Con (Providence, Rhode Island)
• November 5 - 7: Supanova Brisbane (Brisbane, Australia)
• November 6 - 7: Giant-Size Charlotte Mini-Con (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• November 8 - 14: Thought Bubble (Harrogate, United Kingdom)
• November 13 - 14: Comic Con Liverpool (Liverpool, England)
• November 13 - 14: MCM Birmingham Comic Con (Birmingham, England)
• November 19 - 21: London Film & Comic Con (London, England)
• November 20 & 21: Heroes Dutch Comic Con (Utrecht, the Netherlands)
• November 20 & 21: Vienna Comic Con (Vienna, Austria)
• November 26 - 28: Comic-Con Special Edition (San Diego, California)

December 2021
• December 2 - 5: Emerald City Comic Con (Seattle, Washington)
• December 3 - 5: L.A. Comic Con (Los Angeles, California)
• December 10 - 12: Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) Chicago, Illinois)
• December 11: Fan Expo Dallas Holiday Market (Dallas, Texas)
• December 18 & 19: Comic Con Revolution: Ontario (Ontario, California)
• December 30 & 31: Comiket (Tokyo, Japan)

January 2022
• January 14 - 16: Albuquerque Comic Con (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
• January 14 - 16: Puerto Rico Comic Con (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
• January 27 - 30: Angoulême International Comics Festival (Angoulême, France)

February 2022
• February 6: Simi Valley Toy and Comic Fest (Simi Valley, California)
• February 12 - 13: Long Beach Comic Expo (Long Beach, California)
• February 18 - 20: Pensacon (Pensacola, Florida)
• February 19 - 20: Oz Comic Con (Adelaide, Australia)
• February 19 & 20: Alaska Comic Con (Fairbanks, Alaska)

March 2022
• March 18 - 20: Toronto Comic Con (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
• March 18 - 20: La Mole Comic Convention (Mexico City, Mexico)

April 2022
• April 1 - 3: WonderCon (Anaheim, California)
• April 2 - 3: MoCCa Arts Fest (New York City, New York)
• April 7 - 10: Romics (Rome, Italy)
• April 8 - 10: Star Trek: Mission Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
• April 16 - 17: Edinburgh Comic Con (Edinburgh, Scotland)
• April 21 - 24: Calgary Expo (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)

May 2022
• May 20 - 22: Florida Supercon (Miami Beach, Florida)
• May 21 and 22: Comic Con Revolution - Ontario (Ontario, California)
• May 21 and 22: Comic Con Liverpool (Liverpool, England)
• May 26 - 29: Star Wars Celebration (Anaheim, California)
• May 27 - 29: Comicpalooza (Houston, Texas)
• May 27 - 29: Phoenix Fan Fusion (Phoenix, Arizona)

June 2022
• June 4 & 5: Infinity Con (Tallahassee, Florida)
• June 24 - 26: Heroes Con (Charlotte, North Carolina)

July 2022
• July 8 - 10: Montreal Comiccon (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)

August 2022
• August 25 - 28: Fan Expo Canada (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

September 2022
• September 9 - 11: D23 Expo (Anaheim, California)
• September 9 - 11: Rose City Comic Con (Portland, Oregon)
• September 9 - 11: Ottawa Comiccon (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
• September 16 - 18: Edmonton Expo (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
• September 24 - 26: Comic Con Africa (Johannesburg, South Africa)

October 2022
• October 6 - 9: New York Comic Con (New York City, NY)
• October 8 and 9: Comic Con Scotland (Edinburgh, Scotland)
• October 28 - 30: Baltimore Comic-Con (Baltimore, Maryland)



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