For a show that’s supposed to be funny, Futurama sure does have some sad moments. In fact, it’s hard to think of any animated show that has ever been as emotional as Futurama, even if you stack it side-by-side with The Simpsons. Hell, the saddest Futurama episodes are probably more likely to make you cry than almost any other show on…
Some of the most dramatic moments in anime come when a tight-knit team splits up. Even though sometimes these splits are temporary, like when Usopp leaves the Straw Hats after a row over what to do about the Going Merry in One Piece, it doesn’t make them any less devastating. Others are permanent – there’s no going…
Ever since they first premiered on The Tracey Ullman Show in 1987, the Simpson family has been a major part of popular culture. The Simpsons has now been on the air for 32 seasons and counting, making it the longest-running primetime series and the longest-running animated series in history. By the end of its 32nd season, it will have had more…
Perhaps the oldest and most cliche saying in the entertainment industry is that “the show must go on.” However, the old adage is true, even in death. Chadwick Boseman was the hero and king of Black Panther. However, the actor passed away prior to filming the movie’s sequel. John Ritter was the lead character on the ABC…
If you didn’t know anything about Naruto, you’d assume characters who do things like destroy foes’ bodies at the molecular level, use parasitic insects to fight for them, invade their opponent’s psyche, or fight with a body that’s been transformed into a puppet would be villains. But in the world of Naruto, what matters isn’t so much…
If you’re excited for the Super Bowl matchup today between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Dale Gribble has a message for you – “The Super Bowl was pre-taped six months ago in the same Nevada hangar where they faked the moon landing.” Hank’s best friend and the most paranoid crackpot in…
Making a television show is really hard. Just look at the number of hugely popular TV shows that almost didn’t get made: Game of Thrones, Seinfeld, South Park, and 30 Rock are just a few of many beloved TV series with production struggles. These award-winning shows are considered some of the best of all time, but their pilot episodes almost…
If you were a kid in the ’90s, you lived through quite possibly the best cartoon lineup in human history. Between Nickelodeon’s lineup with quality shows like Rugrats and Doug to newcomer Cartoon Network’s fresh creations like Dexter’s Labratory and Courage the Cowardly Dog, it truly was an embarrassment of riches, and that’s not even…
Of all the popular battle shonen anime, Naruto definitely can take credit for having one of the most complex power systems with its use of jutsu. Not only are there three main types of jutsu (Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu) but there is also the chakra system to wrap and its various natures to wrap your…
While the stereotype of the pampered Hollywood actor is pervasive, that doesn’t mean starring in a film doesn’t come with various costs and dangers. Some actors are so committed to giving a good performance that they forego a stunt person, putting their lives on the line for the perfect take. Why would Tom Cruise, one…
