Many trends have come and gone since the 1970s, but one of the most unique trends has managed to stick around long after so many others have fallen to the wayside. In 1977, the first Chia Pet made its debut, and in the decades since, the terracotta figures have become an evergreen decoration in homes […]
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Amongst the first round of Marvel Studio’s Disney+ shows was the delightful holiday thriller Hawkeye, which introduced Kate Bishop to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and delivered one of the most entertaining Marvel shows to date. That led to many fans hoping Clint and Kate would reunite for a second season, but despite there being rumblings […]
There are many promising fantasy movies coming down the pike, and the most exciting ones are based on books. This shouldn’t come as a surprise; some of the greatest fantasy films of the 21st century are pulled straight from the page, from blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter to smaller features […]
Image Courtesy of Toei Animation Warning: This article contains spoilers from the One Piece manga! Eiichiro Oda’s beloved One Piece series has a unique power system that depends on both Haki and the special abilities granted by Devil Fruits. Unlike Devil Fruits, which allow users to gain unique powers simply by consuming them, Haki represents […]
The Final Fantasy series has produced a lot of hit games over the years, typically through its classic turn-based RPG format. However, nearly thirty years ago, the franchise proved it could be more than that with Final Fantasy Tactics. Debuting on the PlayStation in Japan in 1997 before making its way to North America the […]
Power Rangers has been busy on the collaborations front, crossing over with franchises like Godzilla and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the comics and with Fortnite and ARK: Survival Ascended in the realm of video games. Now, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is finally joining the roster of a popular Marvel and DC game franchise, and […]
Marvel’s 2026 slate has kicked off with a surprising gem, bringing Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Simon Williams to the MCU in Wonder Man, and once more showing that the franchise still knows how to shake things up. Wonder Man is a great series – both bold and creative – and it’s impressive precisely for some of […]
For a long time, MCU post-credits scenes were the most dependable currency in Hollywood. After all, for that first decade, if there was an MCU release, there was a reason to stay for the stinger, but we’re in a different era of the MCU now. And crucially, MCU post-credits scenes aren’t quite the guarantee they […]
Image Courtesy of MAPPA Many popular anime benefit from stunning animation and unique concepts, but series with masterful writing stand above the rest. There are so many storytelling elements that can take an anime from good to great. However, the ability to combine them into a cohesive and compelling final product is, unfortunately, difficult to […]
Image Courtesy of Marvel Marvel’s newest TV series, Wonder Man, is very much a rule-breaker for the MCU. It’s not your typical superhero TV show, with a focus on character drama rather than action beats, and the character’s powers (and origin story) are explored in only cursory detail. Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest’s Wonder […]