By this point in its history, Saturday Night Live has become something of an American institution. Premiering in 1975, it has gone on to become a staple of weekend entertainment, skilfully blending sketch comedy with often-biting political commentary. It has also been notable for cultivating a number of formidable comedic talents, and many successful actors got their…
Back in the early 1960s, there was only one Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. That changed as time passed, thanks to various clones, numerous animated and live-action movie adaptations, the expansion of the Marvel Multiverse, and, eventually, the establishment of the Spider-Verse. There are tons of variations of Spider-Man, including many women, children, and different versions of Peter…
In the world of comic books, there are few rivalries as heated as Batman and the Joker. The two of them couldn’t be more different. Yet, within the past 75 years of their existence, there have been moments when the Joker and Batman join forces. As unbelievable as it sounds, it’s true. There are a…
There may be no more honored title in all of comic books than the official leader of the Avengers, and it’s a job that’s been held by a surprising number of characters over the years. Those more casually associated with the franchise might assume Captain America is just always in charge by default, but that’s not…
Not every conflict occurs because a villain showed up to ruin everything. Sometimes, problems arise from well-meaning characters who can’t stop sabotaging themselves. Anime characters who get in their own way can be fascinating, as the true battle they fight occurs within their minds. In some cases, the fallout from a character’s self-sabotage dominates the plot. Despite the title of…
For some celebrities, getting to host the late-night sketch comedy institution Saturday Night Live is a dream come true. For others, it’s just a way to promote their latest project. But for most actors, hosting SNL means getting to do something they wouldn’t ordinarily do. Unlike a movie or a TV show, SNL is live, fast-paced, and often completely ridiculous. While…
There are a startling number of disastrous techniques used in Naruto, and most require too much power and precision for the average ninja to use. Some of them are so devastating – or so immoral – that the greater ninja community officially banned them. These are called kinjutsu, and one particularly damaging example is Night Guy, which unleashes a huge blast…
In the DC universe, Superman can be treated more like a god than a superhero, but when it comes down to it, there are plenty of ways to beat Superman. Superman has a number of weaknesses that make him susceptible to a variety of different strikes. Powerful magic users, telepaths, and anyone with a chunk of…
Ah, to be young again, and with a metabolism that can forgive a breakfast of French Toast Crunch, a lunch of Doritos 3D and WOW potato chips, and a tall glass of Fruitopia with every meal. The 21st century has been a much more enlightened era, what with its reduced servings of sugar and using…
Ruthless behavior is expected from the villains in action movies, giving the audience even more reason to root for the heroes they are up against. These moments from movie villains in ‘90s action films, however, go above and beyond the typical bad-guy behavior. More than the corrupt and duplicitous conduct expected of villains, certain instances…
