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Juliet Kahn

The Best Manga You've Never Heard Of

Sailor Moon, Death Note, My Hero Academia — you know them, you love them, you've lent out your copies so many times you've lost count. But for all the blockbuster titles hitting Western shores, there are thousands more that pass beneath the radar.

Harry Treadaway as Narek in promotional art for Star Trek: Picard

Michileen Martin

The Untold Truth Of Star Trek's Romulans

Star Trek gives good bad guy, and before most of Trek's repeat villains came the Romulans.

Nick Hilden

The Untold Truth Of Bong Joon Ho

But although Joon Ho's name is on the tip of everyone's tongue now, just a few years ago no one really knew who he was. In fact, unless you were already an aficionado of one or several of his six films leading up to Parasite, it's unlikely that you'd heard of him at all until recently.

Matthew Jackson

Bilbo Baggins' Entire Story Explained

In celebration of the unlikely adventurer who started J.R.R. Tolkien's epic Lord of the Rings adventure, this is the Bilbo Baggins story, explained.

Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

Nick Hemming

Movies Hollywood Was Forced To Change For The Middle East

While fewer films are being banned in this rapidly emerging international market, many have to be altered in order to make the theater. Here are some movies that Hollywood was forced to change for the Middle East.

Brian Boone

Times Impractical Jokers Took Things Too Far

In their haste to be hilarious and bust each other's chops in stunts and punishments, the Jokers can get carried away. Their antics can veer into the unseemly, dangerous, or even illegal. Here are some times when the jovial pranksters of Impractical Jokers got a bit too extreme.

Spider-Gwen crouching in pose in front of light

Chris Sims

The Untold Truth Of Spider-Gwen

From the tragic death of Gwen Stacy to the twists and turns that put a truly new spin on a classic superhero idea, here's the truth behind Marvel's Spider-Gwen.

T.S. Lowry

Things Only Adults Notice In The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina

This coming-of-age saga of a witch and her dark and eerie world(s) goes from zero to 100 fast — here's a look at some of the things only adults notice in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Alex G.

The Doctors From Doctor Who Ranked Worst To Best

Arguing about which version of The Doctor is best on Doctor Who is nearly as old as the half-century-plus-running BBC series itself. So let's get to it. Allons-y!

Jordan Baranowski

The Untold Truth Of Cheetah

Here's what you need to know about Cheetah, Wonder Woman's feline arch-nemesis — she's much more than just a cat lady.

Christopher Gates

The Most Powerful Keys In Locke & Key Ranked

Here is every key in Locke & Key ranked from least to most powerful, at least far as season one is concerned. As readers of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez's graphic novels know, the Locke & Key saga is just getting started. Some of the best keys are yet to come.

Matthew Jackson

The Ending Of Birds Of Prey Explained

Birds of Prey fans can finally dig into the film's massive ensemble, twisted set pieces, and inventive action. We also get to talk about all the twists and turns of the plot and how they all reached such a satisfying and thrilling conclusion with a lot of loose ends left dangling for a sequel.

Christopher Gates

The Ending Of Locke And Key Explained

If you're unclear as to how all the pieces fit together, want answers to some of Locke & Key's bigger questions, or just want some hints on where season two might head, here's what you need to know.

Ziah Grace

Characters In Birds Of Prey With More Meaning Than You Realize

While the movie itself is fairly self-contained beyond a couple of nods to the DC Extended Universe, there's plenty more to some of the characters than you see onscreen. Here are characters in Birds of Prey with more meaning than you realize.

Harley Quinn losing her breakfast sandwich in Birds of Prey

Michileen Martin

Biggest Unanswered Questions In Birds Of Prey

While Birds of Prey gives us a satisfying and explosive ending, what we know about the characters in their previous incarnations as well as the iconic setting of Gotham City help lead us to a lot of questions about the movie.

Michileen Martin

The Untold Truth Of Star Trek's Guinan

Whoopi Goldberg's Guinan is one of the most fascinating characters in Star Trek history. Let’s dive into the enigmatic figure's untold truth.

Sauron, Amazon's Lord of the Rings prequel

Jaron Pak

Things Fans Want To See In Amazon's Lord Of The Rings Prequel

Amazon is setting their LotR series way back in the Second Age, thousands of years before the movies take place. So what does that mean, and what should we expect? Well, here are a few things that fans would definitely love to see in Amazon’s Lord of the Rings prequel.

Chris Sims

The Untold Truth Of Cannonball

Since his introduction in 1982, Cannonball has been at the center of some of the X-Men's wildest, strangest, and most compelling stories, and despite having one of the most straightforward powers in comics, his history is as complicated as they come.

Christopher Gates

Easter Eggs You Missed In Birds Of Prey

Both Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey have a long and storied history in the DC universe, and the Margot Robbie-led flick pays tribute to both — if you're paying attention.

Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man #78

Ziah Grace

The Untold Truth Of Doctor Octopus

You could make a solid argument that Doctor Octopus is Spider-Man's real arch-enemy, and the character has had a rich history in movies, comics, and video games. From the good to the bad, without forgetting the weird, here's the untold truth of Doctor Octopus.

Jaron Pak

The History Of Middle-Earth Explained

Whether it’s a massive war or simply a hobbit drinking tea, everything in Middle-earth has a lot of complex history behind it. So today, we’re taking a look at the world of J.R.R. Tolkien and explaining the long and lengthy history of Middle-earth, from creation to the start of the Fourth Age.

Tyler Pisapia

The History Of Every Canceled Wolverine Movie

X-Men movie history is riddled with failed or canceled projects revolving around Wolverine and his various antagonists.

T.S. Lowry

The Untold Truth Of Mandalorians

The history surrounding the Mandalorians is one of the great stories of the Star Wars universe. Aside from that distinctive armor, what makes them special?

Michileen Martin

The Best Data Episodes Of Star Trek: The Next Generation

One of Star Trek’s most popular characters,, Data has appeared in quite a few episodes, and today, we’re looking at the ones where the sentient android shined the brightest. Here are our picks for the best Data episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Michileen Martin

Star Trek Actors Who Played Multiple Characters

Ever wonder who's under all those prosthetic ridges and bumps on Star Trek? Keep reading for many of the actors who played multiple characters in the franchise.

Gunbuster, best anime you've never heard of

Juliet Kahn

The Best Anime You've Never Heard Of

For every anime juggernaut, there's an obscure title out there, waiting to be discovered. So join us as we explore the best anime you've never heard of, from the tenderest school stories to the headiest heights of science fiction — giant robots, magical girls, and masterless samurai included.

Jaron Pak

Lord Of The Rings Wizards Ranked From Least To Most Powerful

Whether you're talking about Gandalf the Grey or Radagast the Brown, the wizards of Middle-earth have held Lord of the Rings fans' attention for decades.