Anime’s influence on Western animation runs deep, stretching back as far as the 1980s. Ever since Japanese animated shows found their way onto Western TV sets, the appetite for anime has grown exponentially. Western studios recognized this almost immediately, taking cues from anime’s distinct storytelling, dynamic visuals, and emotional depth. Today, the influence of anime […]
Read MoreStar Wars has just explained how Ahsoka Tano‘s head tails – technically known as montrals – work. A fan-favorite character who debuted in 2008’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars (and who’s now played in live-action by Rosario Dawons), Ahsoka is noted for her distinctive head tails Two Star Wars alien races possess these montrals; the […]
Read MoreAdult Swim has long been the king of adult animation, and I’ve finally figured out how the production company has succeeded where so many others have failed. Adult Swim started out as a programming block on Cartoon Network in 2001, but it has grown far beyond that. Now, Adult Swim is responsible for some of […]
Read MoreThe predictions for 2025’s box office hits among the movies yet to be released this year includes sequels and a highly anticipated remake. From The Naked Gun and Final Destination: Bloodlines to Karate Kid: Legends and 28 Years Later, 2025 has already been a great year for legacy sequels. Franchises have predominated the output of […]
Read MoreAppleTV+ has become a safe haven for Oscar-winning actors, and Gary Oldman’s Slow Horses role proves as much. There are many great movies on AppleTV+, but its television side has become more of a talking point of late. In terms of the best AppleTV+ TV shows, there is a large handful that qualify. In modern […]
Read MoreArturo Castro and Greta Lee looking at a computer with concern in Tron AresCredit: Leah Gallo /© Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Tron: Ares is disappointing at the box office with a debut weekend that is coming in far below previous expectations. Ares, which debuted on October 10, is the third Tron […]
Read MoreThe Rookie has produced numerous great villains over the years, and once Monica Stevens finishes her business in season 8, one of them should return to replace her. ABC’s police procedural series is bringing Monica back for what is hopefully her swan song. She has been a nuisance to the characters since season 5, and […]
Read MoreMark Hamill has spoken openly about his future with Star Wars. Hamill originated the iconic role of Luke Skywalker in the original 1977 installment, reprising the role in five other Star Wars movies, including the remainder of the original trilogy and the newest trilogy, which spanned from 2015’s The Force Awakens through 2019’s The Rise […]
Read MoreIt’s a rare sci-fi TV show that can not only hook you with a fascinating pilot, and fully deliver from there. There are some amazing pilots from every TV genre, but it’s hard to find series that don’t disappoint in later seasons. Sci-fi can be tricky since it’s easy to set up a cool new […]
Read MoreStephen King’s unsung werewolf classic – Silver Bullet – hit theaters 40 years ago today. It marks a major anniversary for a 1980s horror film that’s perhaps never achieved the appreciation it deserved. The works of Stephen King, who has been writing books since the 1970s, have been receiving movie and TV adaptations for several […]
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