Today on the 5: There was some debate recently over a photo of a Palestinian funeral that won awards turning out to have been digitally altered. While the alteration was minor, the ethics violation strikes me as immense.

Today on the 5: There's been some pretty strong rumors that the old gang from the original Star Wars trilogy will be showing up in the new movies. I'm not sure this is welcome news, even though it would be good fan service.

This week:

Corpse WaterDust 514PS4Rob AgerBourne Legacy

Music for the show provided by Reed Love.

Today on the 5: I've started playing through the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. Doing so is making me very aware of how my taste in games has changed over the years.

Today on the 5: Aliens: Colonial Marines has certainly taken a barrage of ire from gaming critics, hasn't it? The irony is, that overwhelming flood of hatred made me want to see how bad it truly was myself. Turns out, not that bad.

Today on the 5: I've finished watching the entire first season of House Of Cards on Netflix. With only a few exceptions, I have been floored by the quality level. In particular, the characters that Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright play are some of the most well written I've seen in a while.

Today on the 5: As I near the point in The X-Files where the series had a break to allow for the first film, I'm wondering whether I should just stop at the movie, or continue on with a series that a lot of people felt ran out of steam after.

This week:

Aliens: Colonial MarinesBlack MirrorPope BenedictChris Dorner

Music for the show provided by Reed Love.

Today on the 5: I remember when Netflix first rolled out it's streaming service, I thought it was the beginning of a new alternative to traditional television. More and more, though, it just seems to be new paint on an old clunker.

Today on the 5: The Pope has decided to throw in the mitre. Is there any way to look at that and not wonder the real reason why?