Gotham City isn’t just a location on a map; it’s a character as rich and storied as the Dark Knight himself. Through the decades, Gotham has evolved and transformed to reflect the different eras and artistic tastes of comic book creators. It’s always been plagued by villains, but you can feel the unique quirks and differences…
Anime confessions are generally teeming with tension. No matter what’s revealed, it’s been a secret up until that moment, often for good reason. These scenes are often emotional and even further the plots of some tearjerker anime series. Sometimes, however, they’re just plain embarrassing. This is especially true when it comes to declarations of love. A character…
Most of us have had the experience of nodding along to a song and mouthing the words (or some semblance of them) without actually listening to what we’re saying. Often the tracks with the most upbeat, feel-good sound mask a deeper, darker, deeper meaning. Whether it’s illicit substances, bitter breakups, or straight-up homicide, the meanings and lyrics of these songs…
Some of the most famous buildings in the world, such as the White House or the Waldorf Astoria hotel, actually have secret rooms. There are many reasons why these rooms exist. Some were built or used for secretive purposes, but others are just ordinary spaces that happen to be connected to architectural icons. Either way, these secret rooms are the…
While it can sometimes be cathartic to watch a particularly nasty villain die, the same can’t be said when the villain is sympathetic. The saddest anime villain deaths tend to involve evildoers whose motivations make sense, as most people can relate to the bad thoughts that enter one’s mind when pushed into a corner. If a villain was clearly birthed…
During the 1980s, professional wrestling in the United States went from regional entertainment to a national craze. The World Wrestling Federation (WWF) put on televised events that garnered huge ratings, brought thousands of fans to live bouts, and changed the sport forever. Now branded World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE introduced audiences around the country – and the world – to…
Though many recent animated films like Encanto and Turning Red have villains who are misguided instead of evil, there are still plenty of villains who are bad to the bone. In fact, some of them are even worse than most people realize. Let’s take Claude Frollo from Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The man not only ended a woman’s life,…
It’s a widely held opinion that The Dark Knight is the greatest Batman movie of all time. Many would take the sentiment further and say the film may be the very best superhero film ever made. However, time provides perspective, and there’s an argument to be made that The Dark Knight is overrated. Sure, Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker will go down in history as…
Who is the strongest Marine in One Piece? That’s the question that every die-hard One Piece fan (and newbies) are dying to know. Answering this question won’t be as easy as answering which One Piece fight was the best, as every Marine has its own complicated history and superpower to go with it. Despite being portrayed as the greatest villain in the series, there are good-hearted…
Harry Potter is based on the idea of selfless love for family and friends, and the story starts off with Lily Potter’s sacrifice for her son. Harry and his friends face a lot of hardships that require them to think beyond themselves, and they have many opportunities to display their strength of character. Relatively minor Harry Potter characters like Luna, Neville, and…
