Month: July 2021

Quentin Tarantino’s filmography is legendary. From Pulp Fiction to Kill Bill to Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Tarantino has put out numerous classics that are unique from one another but share the director’s distinct style and dialogue. The one thing that might be just as interesting as the films he has made are the ones

With the wide availability of today’s extended source materials, combined with the booming popularity of tabletop roleplaying games, running a game of Dungeons & Dragons without encountering players who are aware of story spoilers can be a challenge. Thankfully, Dungeon Masters can choose to engage in the time-honored tradition of homebrewing, or writing a campaign from scratch — that is to say, without

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Corp #3, on sale now. In theory, the mutant island nation Krakoa is meant to be for all of Marvel’s mutants. However, there are still a few holdouts who have chosen to remain elsewhere instead. One of those mutants is former X-Factor member Layla Miller, who burst into the

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 1, Episode 13, “Fail Safe,” which aired Tuesday on The CW. In Superman & Lois, Kal-El wrestled with the revelation that a version of himself razed and enslaved Earth. It’s where John Henry Irons came from, informing why Sam Lane and the military have Section 7734

The exciting and unpredictable character development of tsundere characters makes them popular among manga readers. “Tsundere” is a label given to characters who are initially mean and unapproachable but later become loving and protective toward the right person. Given their drastic transformation, readers feel rewarded when their sweet and gentle side is finally revealed. Here are five

Dragon Ball Z‘s Gohan has had no shortage of iconic looks throughout the series’ run. Every story arc has seen Gohan sport a unique outfit or hairstyle to fight evil and pursue his academic aspirations in — or sometimes multiple looks during the same one. Of all the young half-Saiyan’s memorable designs, which one is his best of

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, in theaters now. When it was revealed that Paramount wanted to reboot the G.I. Joe films, fans were divided over the lead being Snake Eyes. Some loved that the fan-favorite ninja was getting an origin story because he’s so badass, an essence which Ray Park admittedly nailed

After a relatively quiet July in terms of new major video game releases, August 2021 looks to be a livelier month to get players ready for the many games announced and expected to launch this fall and winter. While there isn’t too much coming until the middle of the month, the last couple weeks of August are packed

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Savage Avengers #22 from Marvel Comics, on sale now. While every member of the Savage Avengers wants to see the ancient, evil sorcerer Kulan Gath crushed under their collective heel, things are a bit more personal for Conan the Barbarian. The hero of the Hyborian Age has been

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the Season 2 premiere of Ted Lasso, “Goodbye, Earl,” now available on Apple TV+. Season 1 of Ted Lasso gave Coach Ted (Jason Sudeikis) more internal problems than he anticipated. He was ready for on-field challenges, but between a saboteur boss in Rebecca and problems with the egotistical Jamie,

Product placement is oftentimes a necessary evil. When studios don’t have the funds to produce a project, corporations often step in and make offers: advertise my product, and I’ll help this piece of entertainment get made. And while many series avoid making such deals, others couldn’t even exist without the aid of marketing opportunists. RELATED: 10

There are many factors that make up a good anime: an incredible storyline, gripping characters, wondrous worlds, and so much more. What many viewers love to do is connect with a character. This is why characters are so diverse and have a number of strengths and weaknesses. It’s one of the things that makes them

Excellence in animation can be difficult to define. To some extent, it’s about craftsmanship, but it’s also about style. The best animation combines facets of these traits in a way that combines seamlessly with a story. While some art is sketchy and some is precise, amazing animation should enhance a story rather than distract from it.

By this point, fans of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow should be rather familiar with the budding romance between John Constantine (Matt Ryan) and Zari Tarazi (Tala Ashe), with the two having officially solidified their relationship in Season 6’s “The Ex-Factor.” Given what we know about Constantine as a character, however, Ryan thinks his newfound romance —

One of the luxuries of the film industry is that movies can tackle any type of subject matter and make the impossible feel within grasp. Slick editing, special effects, and an expansive scope can allow movies to tell stories that cover hundreds of years and thousands of miles of land. It’s exciting when movies can

The psychological thriller anime Classroom of the Elite received one 12-episode season adapted by Studio Lerche in 2017. Despite its international success and vocal fanbase, a Season 2 is still nowhere in sight. Based on the popular light novels starring Japan’s brightest and most ruthless students, the series’ success hasn’t translated into its manga and anime adaptations. Here’s

In the realm of anime, many heroes and protagonists are selfless and generous characters, such as the compassionate Tohru Honda or the heroic Izuku Midoriya. Such characters are easy to root for since nearly everyone recognizes the virtue of selflessness, but some anime characters were late getting the memo. RELATED: 10 Anime Characters Who Try

Peter Parker’s web-swinging career as Spider-Man has enthralled fans over the nearly sixty years he has been part of the Marvel Universe. Playing the part of a superhero might be the most notable thing in Peter’s life, but it has never been particularly helpful when it comes to paying his bills. For that, Peter has long

Love it or hate it, the 2017 live-action reboot of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast was one of the best yet. That is if just about everything linking it to the original 1991 2D animated masterpiece was forgotten. Or the autotuning in the singing roles. RELATED: 10 Times A New Filmmaking Technique Was Invented For A Specific Movie

When Deadpool landed in theaters in his solo movie, audiences were in for a good time. The Merc with a mouth packed a huge amount of Easter eggs and pop culture references for fans to eat up while they watched him break the fourth wall and battle bad guys on a bridge. Of course, because

The popular romantic comedy anime Ouran High School Host Club has been widely beloved by fans for many years, in part due to its groundbreaking treatment of LGBTQ+ topics. With the show being released in 2006, and its manga counterpart in 2003, the writing is surprisingly progressive in its treatment of characters’ identities. Though sometimes played

Avatar: The Last Airbender may be an action-packed fantasy series, complete with supernatural bending, spirits, and monsters, but it never forgets the human side of the characters. Aang, Sokka, Katara, Toph, and certainly Zuko all grow and mature as characters during the story, and many of them find love, too. Sokka was first involved with

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Tokyo Revengers, now streaming on Crunchyroll. Based on the manga by Ken Wakui, Tokyo Revengers stole the show during the Spring 2021 anime season. It follows the story of Takemichi Hanagaki — a 26-year old loafer who has no real aspirations in life — and what happens after he finds out his

The climate for superhero movies and television series has never been more receptive, but certain characters, such as Marvel’s Punisher, can still come across as controversial figures. It’s easy for the more colorful and quirky heroes from the pages of Marvel Comics to come to life, but it gets a little trickier when Marvel’s long

Daryl Dixon is one of the main characters in The Walking Dead, and as such, he has taken out his fair share of zombies. Surprisingly, his kill count against humans is surprisingly low. He didn’t kill a single named person in Season 1 and rarely did in Season 2. He’s always been more about putting bolts

With Volume 14 of Riyoko’s Ikeda’s The Rose of Versailles Episodes marking the final compiled manga volume in The Rose of Versailles short stories series, publisher Udon Entertainment announced a new Episodes omnibus compilation is on its way. Udon told Anime News Network during 2021’s Comic-Con@Home that the two-volume omnibus series will go up for sale in spring

Supernatural alum Jensen Ackles just brought fans back to one of the show’s most iconic behind-the-scenes moments. The actor posted a video on Instagram where he can be seen brandishing a new hat for Season 3 of The Boys on Amazon Prime Video, while nodding his head along to music. Ackles will be portraying the comic series’ twist

As with any other action movie franchise, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is notable for sporting exciting action sequences. The Battle of New York, the last stand against Thanos, Captain America and Winter Soldier vs. Iron Man, etc. Fans have plenty to choose from when trying to pick out their favorite MCU fights. RELATED: Loki: 10 Best

Out of all the Sentinels that the X-Men have faced, Nimrod has probably endured for the longest. Especially in the Krakoan era, Nimrod has been presented as mutantkind’s deadliest enemy, foreshadowing a bleak future. In the past, however, several mutants have defeated Nimrod, providing hope for the future of mutantkind. Harry Leland Harry Leland, of