The Phantom Troupe is a gang of thieves known both for their ruthlessness and their intense loyalty to one another. Some admire them for their thieving prowess, while others despise them for taking lives without a second thought. Love them or hate them, they’re exceptionally strong – but who among them is the strongest? With…
Broadcast television operates under the scrutiny of the Federal Communications Commission, and while the FCC has to respect the First Amendment, it does ensure that obscene, indecent, or profane content does not reach child audiences. But most of children’s programming regulation occurs internally, where the studios or broadcasters deem content inappropriate for children. In the…
With her high ponytail, dark sense of humor, and ability to stay calm during most life and death situations, Summer is proving to be the best member of the Smith household. Though often overlooked and overshadowed by younger brother Morty, Summer has proved time and time again that she can hang with the big boys and is perfectly capable of…
Every great movie is filled with obstacles that a hero must overcome to achieve his goal. Sometimes great obstacles, however, don’t just stay on the script page. Instead, they become part of a film’s actual production. Movies are epic endeavors, especially when they’re helmed by filmmakers with grand visions. But along with those high standards and incredible…
Thankfully, none of these Tom Cruise injuries were fatal. Despite being one of the biggest movie stars on the planet over the last four decades, Cruise insists on doing his own stunt work. Directors have tried to get the Mission: Impossible actor to step aside from time to time, but Cruise is willing to take chances. There have…
To many contemporary movie-watchers, the flicks we watched as kids are full of nostalgia. Catching part of a cult classic like Hocus Pocus (1993) or Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) may remind you of watching movies with friends or family, prompting pure sentimentality along the way. Many ’90s movies might be good in hindsight, perhaps as a result of that very…
It’s been on the air for more than 30 years, but for most longtime fans of The Simpsons, the show was at its brilliant best during the first 10 years. In the time sometimes known as the golden age of The Simpsons, many great characters showed up for a one-off joke. Though they were only on screen…
Hunter x Hunter had two anime adaptations, one that came out in 2011 and one that came out in 1999. The 2011 version is a far more faithful adaptation of the manga, but that doesn’t mean it’s exactly the same. When you look at the Hunter x Hunter manga versus the anime, you’ll find a number of important differences. One…
If you’re a fan of Rick and Morty then you’re aware of just how sad Morty’s dad, Jerry, can be. It’s almost like the show’s creators truly hate Jerry and want to see him cry within the first 60 seconds of every episode. There’s an unending amount of sad Rick and Morty Jerry moments, but these are some of…
Like all forms of art, movies have always courted controversy. Whether for artistic reasons, political commentary, or strictly antagonistic purposes – cinema tends to provoke strong emotions, both positive and negative. Controvery can arise from the sheer extremity of graphic imagery, or it can spark from taboo material. Often though, controversy is heavily based in the geographical…
