When we think of classic Disney stories, the lines between good and evil seem clearly drawn: noble heroes fighting against purely wicked villains. However, upon a deeper look, some of the most memorable antagonists were driven by motivations that weren’t entirely unfounded. While their methods were undoubtedly terrible, fueled by envy, greed, or hubris, the […]
Marvel in the ’90s began the decade as the purveyor of the bestselling superhero comics, but would have a precipitous fall before slowly rising back to the top. In the late ’80s, the publisher began pushing a new cadre of fan favorite artists, and this led to the early years of the ’90s being more […]
Nearly a decade after the iconic organization’s dissolution, S.H.I.E.L.D. is back in action, and they’re about to face off with Captain America! It’s been a long time since the Marvel Universe had the agency to assist its heroes when trouble came calling. But with Doctor Doom’s reign of terror over, a new age is about […]
When it comes to villains, there are few who can get one over on Batman. He may not have powers, but the Dark Knight has trained his mind, body, and spirit to be one of the most formidable heroes in the DC Universe. He’s taken on some of the worst forces in his world and […]
The Star Wars galaxy is filled with fierce fighters whose skill in combat defines the course of history. Throughout the saga’s many conflicts, we’ve witnessed incredibly intense duels, mastery of the Force, lightsaber forms, hand-to-hand techniques, and sheer tactical brilliance. The best fighters aren’t simply those with the greatest power, but those who can use […]
Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics The Avengers and the X-Men are Marvel’s two biggest-name teams, each standing as the company’s most popular group, depending on the era. On the surface, the two teams seem like they’d have very little overlap. After all, while there are a few mutants on the Avengers every now and then, […]
Demon Slayer‘s next movie will solve the anime’s most frustrating Inosuke problem, but it might be too little, too late. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is taking the box office by storm, raking in $670 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo) — and it’s still playing in theaters. The first of three films that will adapt […]
Netflix and The Duffer Brothers seem to be pulling out all the stops for Stranger Things season 5, including enlisting some big-time star power for the director’s chair. That star power is in the form of The Shawshank Redemption director Frank Darabont, who is directing two episodes during the final season of Netflix’s most beloved […]
WWE SmackDown started out in rather usual fashion, but by the end of the episode, it was clear that WWE managed to keep a few surprises from getting out. That not only included a surprise superstar call-up from NXT, but also a truly shocking Title change. WWE crowning a new Champion at all was already […]
Image Courtesy of Paramount Edgar Wright’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man opens in theaters next week and the eagerly anticipated film is already getting positive reactions. Early reactions to the film praise star Glen Powell’s performance, its action-packed satire, and its faithful adaptation of King’s source material, with some even saying that […]