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Chris Sims

Storm's Entire Backstory Explained

From her childhood journey as a street urchin to becoming a superhero and street fighter to the times (yeah, more than once) that she's become a god, here's the entire backstory of Storm, one of Marvel's greatest characters.

Sezin Koehler

The Ending Of 12 Monkeys Explained

Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys is a gritty science fiction feature that sends Bruce Willis traveling through time in an attempt to prevent a global pandemic. With all the jumping between 1990, 1996, and 2035, it can get a little hard to follow. This is the ending of 12 Monkey, explained.

Nina Starner

The Most Paused Game Of Thrones Moments

It's no surprise that Game of Thrones produced some of the most talked about moments of the past ten years on television. From baby dragons and sudden beheadings to face-swapping and the walking dead, here are some of the most paused moments in Game of Thrones history.

Jordan Baranowski

What The Cast Of Outlander Looks Like In Real Life

We've put together this side-by-side look at the actors of Outlander and their characters, so you can see just how much work goes into making them look the part they play. Here's what the cast of Outlander looks like in real life.

Lena Headey as Queen Cersei Lannister from Game of Thrones

Jordan Baranowski

Most Awkward Love Scenes In TV History

Just as television idealizes various jobs and eras of history, it often depicts romantic and sexual encounters as perfectly magical. But some love scenes aren't magical -- they're horrifically awkward. Whether intentionally done or totally accidental, these are the most awkward love scenes on TV.

Steven Tye

Shows To Watch While We Wait For More Of The Mandalorian

There is a charm to space westerns that can be hard to match without venturing into cheesy territory. Luckily, some amazing creators have ventured into the unknown and returned with visions of other worlds for our eyeballs to explore. This is the way.

Matthew Jackson

The Star Trek Kelvin Timeline Explained

The 2009 Star Trek film created a parallel universe that’s a little bit different from the one we all knew. So what’s up with this timeline? From its explosive origins to its broader implications, here’s the Kelvin timeline explained.

Morgana Santilli

Hidden Gems On Disney+ You Need To Watch

After sifting through the recent box office hits, it's time to take a deeper look into the service's extensive library to find some equally enthralling titles hiding in the Disney+ archives — from Saturday morning cartoons to Disney Channel original series to great movies you might have forgotten.

Alex G.

Magneto's Entire Backstory Explained

The tragic story of Magneto, bane of the X-Men, not only makes him a powerful villain -- it enriches the story of Marvel's mutants as a whole. This is his story: The tale of one man committed to leaving the world better than he found it, no matter the cost.

Michileen Martin

Professor X's Entire Backstory Explained

Charles Xavier, better known as Professor X, is one of the most important figures in the Marvel Universe … and a very complicated man. From his troubled family tree to how he wound up in that wheelchair, here’s his entire backstory explained.

Stephen Wilds

The Real Reason Mortal Kombat TV Shows Never Succeeded

Mortal Kombat is the most successful fighting game franchise in video game history. It's history on the small screen, however, is a lot more spotty. With the games still selling and a movie reboot in the works, we're taking a look back at the IP's worst TV efforts.

Hunter Cates

The Most Influential Superhero Movies Of All Time

Now that superhero movies have conquered Hollywood, we're going to look back on the most influential films in the genre. Not all of them are good, but all of them are important. Consider this list the origin story for where the superhero movie genre is today, and where it's going in the future.

Nina Starner

Movies That Traumatized Us As Kids

Sometimes watching your favorite childhood movie might backfire, especially if it scarred you for life when you were a kid. From real-life board games to horrors at the beach, here are the movies that absolutely traumatized us as kids.

Christopher Gates

Why Saju From Extraction Looks So Familiar

The cast of Netflix's Extraction includes a grip of popular action stars, but in addition to those familiar faces, audiences will likely recognize Indian actor Randeep Hood as Saju. If his handsome visage is already ringing a bell, there's a very good reason why that might be the case.

Alex G.

The Untold Truth Of The Legendary Sannin From Naruto

From Tsunade the healer's unfortunate fear of blood to Jiraiya's perversion, this is the story of the Sannin.

Christopher Gates

Why Alexander Lemtov From Eurovision Song Contest Looks So Familiar

The atmospheric, twisty horror film Apostle began streaming on Netflix in October 2018, but more and more audiences are now starting to discover its dark charms. The flick largely benefits from the talents of its star, Dan Stevens. If he looks familiar, it's probably because you've seen him before.

Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Steven Tye

CGI Mistakes You Totally Missed

If animators get lazy, overburdened, or careless, then CGI can totally ruin everything happening in a movie. But some of these animated mishaps are hard to spot. So today, we're looking at everything from Marvel movies to sci-fi masterpieces as we discover the CGI mistakes that you might've missed.

Rob Clough

Phil Coulson's Entire Backstory Explained

Agent Phil Coulson assembles the Avengers, gives them something to avenge, and comes back to life to lead the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But there's more to the man with the trading cards than you might know. This is Agent Coulson's entire story, from Iron Man to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Frodo Baggins and Meriadoc Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

Carolyn Page

The Backstory Of The Lord Of The Rings' Hobbits Explained

Middle-earth is home to many powerful and fascinating creatures, locations, and races. The Hobbits are some of the humblest beings among them -- but their importance to The Lord of the Rings cannot be overstated. This is their story, from their simple beginnings to their grand destiny.

Nick Hilden

The Greatest Cinematic Universes Of All Time

It's hard to get a cinematic universe right, so when they work (be it critically, financially, or just when it comes to worldbuilding), everyone is rightfully impressed. So today, we're taking a look at the world of movie crossovers as we list off the greatest cinematic universes of all time.

Adam Swiderski

The Biggest Changes Netflix Made To Locke & Key

Grab your Anywhere Key, and let’s unlock the mystery of the changes that Netflix made to Locke & Key.

Jordan Baranowski

What We Know About The Walker, Texas Ranger Reboot

If you're looking for the nitty gritty on Walker (as the reboot is called), you've come to the right place. We're here to keep you up to date on everything you need to know. Where can you watch it? What's the plot? Most importantly, how many bad guys is Chuck Norris going to kick in the face?

Alex G.

The Untold Truth Of Pain From Naruto

Pain is an orphan, a recluse, a god, a criminal, and a pacifist. This is the untold truth of Pain, one of the Naruto saga's most complex warriors.

Brian Boone

Things Adults Only Notice In The Princess And The Frog

The Princess and the Frog is a lively take on a classic fairy tale, but there's plenty for grown-ups to like in this children’s film. From cultural references to mischievously kid-unfriendly material, here are some moments in Disney's The Princess and the Frog that only adults notice.

Nick Hemming

The Untold Truth Of Monica Rambeau

Monica Rambeau might have debuted in Captain Marvel as an excitable kid, but in the comics, she's a heroine in her own right. In fact, Monica might be one of the most powerful superheroes in the Marvel universe. This is her story, from the time she led the Avengers to her possible immortality.

David Hasselhoff, Patricia McPherson, Edward Mulhare, Peter Parros

Michileen Martin

What The Cast Of Knight Rider Is Doing Today

It's been decades since the original Knight Rider was on the air and without KITT, David Hasselhoff and most of the cast have moved on with their lives.

Brian Boone

Marvel References You Missed In The Simpsons

The Simpsons has skewered every major player in the pop culture landscape, including Marvel. But while some of these superhero jokes are obvious, others aren't quite as easy to spot. Here are some Marvel references in The Simpsons that you might've missed.