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…
The ’90s was a golden era for animated movies. Disney had its renaissance with classics like The Lion King and Toy Story dominating the box office and capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide. However, there was also a plethora of lesser-known gems that often get overshadowed. From groundbreaking independent films to underappreciated studio releases, the ‘90s offered a diverse range…
King of the Hill has had a cult following since it first aired in 1997, and now, thanks to Hulu, the entire series is available for fans to binge-watch. For 13 seasons, King of the Hill made America laugh with outlandish but down-to-earth perspectives on mundane life in Arlen, TX. The memorable characters have spawned numerous King of the Hill fan theories and…
Hunter x Hunter is considered one of the best shonen anime of all time. Its amazing worldbuilding, intriguing characters, and crazy fight scenes have made the series a favorite among the anime community. Given that the manga’s original run began in 1998, Hunter x Hunter has been around for a while. And it’s still ongoing (despite its many infamous hiatuses)….
The 1980s was a tumultuous decade for Saturday Night Live. Most of the original cast members had moved on. The ratings took a major hit. In fact, they were so bad in the middle of the decade that SNL was even briefly canceled. Additionally, creator/co-producer Lorne Michaels left from 1980-85 to pursue other projects, and because he was…
