Given that most superhero comic books are packed to the brim with action scenes, it should come as no great shock that writers and artists often feature some genuinely gruesome scenes to delight and disgust readers. This is undoubtedly true of Marvel Comics in the post-Comics Code Authority era, and if we’re being honest, plenty of these…
During the course of multiple seasons and dozens of episodes of Rick and Morty, the duo have met their fair share of characters from all corners of the universe. Evil aliens, strange monsters, friends, foes, and a bizarre array of potential love interests have made the rounds on the Adult Swim toon, adding to the chaotic intergalactic adventures. But behind…
Not everyone is cut out to save the world, especially when it comes to saving the world as a superhero. Given the popularity of comic book movies, there’s bound to be some bad superhero casting along the way, which leads to the inevitable fan blowback. Even the worst superhero casting decisions can bring some joy, whether it’s…
Many remember Beetlejuice as a light-hearted blend of macabre and slapstick, but the real story behind Beetlejuice points to a potentially darker what-if. The classic ’80s movie is one of the most beloved Tim Burton films and laid the foundation for generations of genre filmmaking. It’s likely that without Beetlejuice, there would be no Nightmare Before Christmas and the path of the Batman franchise could have been completely…
We could argue that the 1990s were the golden era of rom-coms. Meg and Tom. Leo and Kate. Julia and everyone. While some of these films are coming up on being thirty years old, they still have a special place in our hearts. These are the comfort movies we come back to time and time again when we need…
One of the most incredible powers in the world of Naruto belongs to the jinchuriki. The jinchuriki are people with tailed beasts sealed inside of their bodies. The tailed beasts are powerful creatures with huge reserves of chakra, and each one bestows their jinchuriki with incredible strength. Unfortunately, most jinchuriki are shunned by their villages – that’s…
Many cartoon fans have experienced characters who are as dull as dirt. And, indeed, boring anime protagonists can make it hard to actually enjoy the series in question. These characters aren’t necessarily bad. Some of them are beloved for good reason; they’re occasionally charming. The majority of lackluster protagonists, though, don’t deserve the spotlight. There are plenty of other secondary characters who grow…
Romantic relationships can easily blossom in the workplace, and show business is no exception. Saturday Night Live‘s Pete Davidson and singer Ariana Grande dominated the news cycle in 2018 with their whirlwind romance, but they’re far from the first relationship to come out of SNL. Since its premiere in 1975, there have been tons of wacky behind-the-scenes antics on SNL, including amorous connections. From Colin Jost and Scarlett…
Comic books triumphantly detail the exploits of iconic superheroes who selflessly face down holy horrors and cosmic threats with their perfect physiques, awesome costumes, and incredible powers and abilities. By thrilling generation after generation of fans, characters like Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man have become part of not just American comic book or popular culture, but world culture……
There’s a point in time when you finally realize how many dated jokes there are in your favorite ’90s movies. It may not seem like ’90s movie jokes are that outdated, but 1990 was decades ago and some of the topical ’90s jokes are now pretty old references. Even if you watched Jumanji in the early 2000s, you may not realize…
