Month: June 2021

Time and again, Asian characters have been marginalized, underdeveloped, sidelined or not recognized on-screen altogether. While Disney and Marvel have relied on stereotypes and cultural inaccuracies to depict Asian people in the past, it seems that both studios are now trying to tell more authentic stories about fully realized characters of Asian descent. This is perhaps most

In the Mass Effect trilogy, Commander Shepard quickly learns that the galaxy is a large and dangerous place, and entire species have suffered greatly at the hands of their enemies. For example, when Shepard met Urdnot Wrex aboard the Citadel in 2183, Wrex was bitter about the genophage and the slow decline of the Krogan race —

Jujutsu Kaisen is a dark fantasy shonen series that stars Yuji Itadori, a high school student with incredible strength and physical abilities. After ingesting the curse Sukuna’s finger, he chooses to attend Tokyo Jujutsu High, a hidden school dedicated to training new jujutsu sorcerers. RELATED: 10 Most Likable Characters in Jujutsu Kaisen This is one

The mutant detection device Cerebro has long been one of Professor Xavier’s most potent tools. Designed to amplify Xavier’s natural telepathy and help the X-Men scout new members, Cerebro allows telepaths to detect mutant activity all across the globe. It also catalogs information about the various mutants it encounters. However, this also makes it a deadly

The crack of the bat, followed by the explosion of the lights in The Natural. The knock-down-drag-out fight between Rocky and Apollo Creed in Rocky. The moment Ray Kinsella asks his dad if he wants to play catch in Field of Dreams. So many sports movies fill audiences with hope and optimism. The belief that

Next week’s Rick and Morty is about to get eco-friendly and ultra-cringey on the bad environmental puns. “Tune into [Adult Swim] on Sunday, July 4th at 11:00 PM to catch the next brand new episode of [Rick and Morty] Season 5, ‘ A Rickconvenient Mort!'” Swimpedia tweeted. In the episode’s promo, Rick and Morty seek shelter from a bad acid rainstorm

The Attack On Titan universe is defined by the harsh realities that heroes and villains alike are forced to live through. A constant clash between Eldians and the rest of the world has hardened many individuals and compelled them to be remorseless in their actions. RELATED: Attack On Titan: The Series’ 10 Most Powerful Lies (& Their

Netflix and Polish video game developer CD Projekt Red announced the first ever WitcherCon to celebrate television shows and video games relating to Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher. With the event less than two weeks away, the companies have given fans a look at the official schedule. Five events, evenly divided between Netflix’s projects and CD

Fans of the original Halloween series experienced a bit of deja vu with the recently released official Halloween Kills trailer. From hospital scenes to clever Easter eggs, the new look at the film was packed full of references to another installment in the franchise: Halloween II.  The second film in a proposed trilogy, Halloween Kills

As the spring season draws to a close, it’s time to look ahead to the summer and plan your anime watch list. There are plenty of upcoming second seasons, such as Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid and Higurashi, as well as some new upcoming series like RE-MAIN and Girlfriend, Girlfriend. Here’s an overview of the most

The Dark Souls series has existed across three generations of consoles and, over its course, has spawned an entire sub-genre. FromSoftware’s titles are nearly always met with critical praise, and in truth, none of their games have been received overly negatively by critics. Even so, there are undoubtedly some differences in how each installment has

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy #15 by Al Ewing, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee and VC’s Cory Petit, on sale now. The Marvel Universe is a very busy place right now, and thanks to thanks to their massive recent expansion, the Guardians of the Galaxy are everywhere where the action

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Way of X #3 by Si Spurrier, Bob Quinn, Java Tartaglia & VC’s Clayton Cowles In the aftermath of the Hellfire Gala, many of the X-Men and their allies are dealing with the fallout of the event including a very hungover Nightcrawler, who spent the event getting far too

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Loki Episode 3, “Lamentis,” streaming now on Disney+. Throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe, despite acting like he doesn’t care for others, Loki can be sentimental and vulnerable, from how he reacted to the truth about his parentage, to his breakdown over Frigga’s death, to sacrificing himself in an attempt to

Nostalgia always comes into play when thinking about movies from the ’80s and ’90s. Some of the movies that were once seen as great don’t hold up well by today’s standards. Others have stood the test of time, creating legendary pictures that have massive fandoms following the franchise. RELATED: 5 Ways Advent Children Is The

Captain America is one of the cornerstones of the Marvel Universe. He is one of Marvel’s first superheroes, one of the leaders of the Avengers, and one of the most admired heroes within the Marvel Universe. He is an incredibly skilled fighter who has fought some of the evil individuals on the planet. RELATED: 10

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Batwoman‘s Season 2 Finale, “Power,” which aired tonight on The CW. Batwoman star Dougray Scott — who has played Jacob Kane, father of Kate Kane, since Season 1 — will not be returning for Season 3, showrunner Caroline Dries has confirmed. Per Entertainment Weekly, Scott has left the CW superhero

Typically, movies are just as subjective to everyone’s opinion as any other art form, but sometimes, the majority of the human population can come together and agree unanimously on one specific movie. This is especially the case with movie franchises, where a large mass of people tend to agree which movies in the series are

Harley Quinn artist Chad Hardin has shared the original, unedited version of Harley and Poison Ivy’s first in-continuity kiss — revealing that the moment underwent a small but very significant change prior to its publication. While Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy had already been romantically involved in out-of-continuity DC Comics projects, even sharing a kiss in DC Bombshells, the

Sometimes, perspective is key when it comes to making cinematic masterpieces. When it comes to period pieces that take place during the ’70s, few filmmakers have a better perspective on what that decade looked and felt like quite as well as directors in the ’90s. Seasoned veterans behind the camera lived through the craziest times of

The stars of F9 have reacted to the film scoring the biggest domestic opening weekend since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began. “I think what feels best is just the idea that people are returning to the theatrical experience,” F9 star Vin Diesel said at a benefit for Charlize Theron’s Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP). “It feels

As one of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, Wolverine has been a member of every major team and has found himself at the forefront of the battle against evil on many occasions. However, as much as he has grown over the years, Wolverine still has a reputation for being hard to work with

Thanks to the connected nature of the Marvel Universe, many characters can turn out to have plenty of unexpected bonds that they don’t even fully realize. It’s not just secret twins or startling revelations either, but something as simple as once being peers in their youth — such as the case with Spider-Man and Jessica

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Season 2 of Black Summer, now streaming on Netflix. In Netflix’s Black Summer, Season 1 proved that while many were indeed cut out for the zombie apocalypse, some just aren’t survivors. It’s why Rose (Jaime King) was so picky when it came to her crew as she didn’t

Kentaro Miura’s famous dark fantasy series Berserk is arguably best in manga form. It gives readers a chance to explore the entire story while the anime adaptations only go so far. The original manga shows just how brutal and action-packed Guts’ journey is, and it’s all thanks to his famous sword, the dragon slayer. Rarely does Guts actually slay

Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most beloved characters in all of Star Wars. He was first introduced as an elderly Jedi Master who became Luke’s mentor, leading the young Skywalker down the path to becoming a Jedi Knight. The prequel films then expanded on Obi-Wan’s history, showing him in his prime. Instead of a grey-bearded retiree living in a

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Ice Road, now streaming on Netflix. In The Ice Road, Mike (Liam Neeson) is given the herculean task of joining a crew transporting wellheads to a Canadian mine after a methane explosion traps 26 people down below, leaving them just over a day before oxygen runs out. Three trucks take the