For many movie enthusiasts, the 1990s ushered in the grand emergence of the ultimate action film. This was the decade when major movies became franchised series that cemented the fame and fortune of megastars on the big screen. Throughout the monumental era, ’90s action stars took on the roles of charismatic heroes who came to “kick a** and…
Iron Man might be one of the most popular characters in the entire MCU, but facts are facts: He’s the worst Avenger and one of the peeps who has gone way too far on the odd occasion. This shouldn’t take away from his heroics and how he sacrifices himself for all of humanity in Avengers: Endgame, but hey, he did…
Naruto is an incredible series that’s absolutely earned its reputation as one of the greatest shonen anime in history…but it’s also a long-running shonen anime that leaves a whole lot of unanswered questions. It’s not that the series needs to answer every single one of them – after all, some of the Naruto mysteries can be a source of entertaining…
Have you ever watched an anime only to find yourself completely head over heels for a fictional man? That’s not surprising given the plethora of swoon-worthy anime boys within the medium. It’s hard not to crush on anime characters like Izumi Miyamura or Zen Wistaria when they treat their girlfriends so well. While there are many love…
Nickelodeon dominated kids’ TV content in the 1990s with animated shows like Doug and Rugrats, and live-action shows like Clarissa Explains It All and Hey Dude! In the 1990s, Nick also introduced the concept of kid-friendly sketch comedy shows with Roundhouse, All That, and The Amanda Show, which utilized the format of adult shows like Saturday Night Live. In particular, All That created characters and skits that remain firmly entrenched in the imaginations of…
Batman: dark protector of Gotham City. The Dark Knight is a hero, mentor, and philanthropist. Yet, sometimes, he can be kind of a dick. Superheroes can’t be super 24/7, and few of them prove this more often than Batman. When has Batman been downright rude and an all-around not nice guy? This list includes the many occasions when Batman…
One of the hazards of live television is that it is just that – live. Without the cushion of tape delay, whatever someone says on-mic (and sometimes off-mic) will end up being aired. Slips of the tongue are not uncommon. And when that slip of the tongue results in an F-bomb or other obscenity being heard on-air, it…
When it comes to fictional bosses, most of them feel more villainous than virtuous, at least towards the protagonists. Perhaps because conflict feels more engaging than harmony, many lackluster anime bosses suck at their jobs. Despite this trope, plenty of amazing anime bosses exist in a variety of series ranging from comedic roles to serious ones. Great anime bosses work…
Saturday Night Live has produced many memorable sketches since the 1970s. Each sketch relies on a specific bit to draw humor from, and in many of those sketches, music is the driving force. With only a week to write and produce the sketches, it’s actually quite impressive how the SNL team can create unique songs in such a…
Gotham has existed as one of the greatest fictional settings for decades, meaning comics have graced readers with hundreds of Gotham City facts at this point. The sheer amount of information on Gotham City, not to mention its many conflicts, makes studying the town almost impossible. It would honestly take the greatest detective in the…
