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    The Ending Of Shazam! Explained

    While the ending itself is pretty straightforward, there are enough head-scratching and surprising moments in the movie's latter third that might be in need of some explanation. Don't sweat it! That's why we're here. Let's say the magic words — spoilers ahead — and explain the ending of Shazam!
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    How Each Avenger Got To Endgame

    As the last film on Marvel's Phase 3 slate, Endgame will be important not just for the MCU as a whole, but specifically for the original Avengers. We've gone ahead and condensed each character's story arc for you — here's how each Avenger got to Endgame.
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    Small Details You Missed In Shazam!

    Critics agree​ that Shazam! has completely turned the dark, dreary tide of the DCEU. Now that we're in a world where superheroes are real, and fans of those superheroes exist and collect remnants of bad-guy battles to sell on eBay, Easter eggs can't be too far behind, right?
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    Weaknesses You Didn't Realize Iron Man Had

    The character of Tony Stark has seen a huge boost in popularity since 2008's Iron Man started up the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But what about his weaknesses? As it turns out, the frequent leader of the Avengers has quite a few vulnerabilities that his more superpowered friends don't.
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    The Umbrella Academy Season 1 Ending Explained

    The Umbrella Academy's mind- and time-bending finale pays off multiple plot threads that have been quietly simmering in the background, drops a ton of new revelations that are going to have major implications moving forward. There is no shortage of material here to unpack and discuss.
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    Read This Before You See Hellboy

    Why is this film a reboot at all? Why is it R-rated? How much was Hellboy creator Mike Mignola involved in the production? Or, if you're new to this whole scene, perhaps you're just wondering who Hellboy is in the first place? Well, we're here to help.
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    What Critics Are Saying About Shazam!

    Teasers, trailers, and tantalizing promos promised a lighthearted, laugh-filled adventure — and had everyone believing Shazam! could be the film to bring brightness to the mostly gloomy DC Extended Universe. Reviews for Shazam! are officially in, and we finally know whether the film soared or sank.
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    Small Details You Missed In The Stranger Things 3 Trailer

    The full-length trailer for the third season of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things has finally arrived. Our young heroes are gearing up for what should be one of the most memorable summers of their lives — and it probably will be. Just not for the reasons they may have hoped.
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    The Ending Of Looper Finally Explained

    Looper is not a film that tangles you up with multiple plot threads, but it is a film with an extremely provocative final act which leaves viewers both satisfied and contemplative. It's time to revisit that final act, what it means, and what questions it raises for the film's fictional universe.
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    The Ending Of Us Explained

    There's a lot more going on underneath the surface of this movie than the promos show you — and we mean that literally. What exactly is this new nightmare of Peele's really about? Let's break down the many meanings of the complex end of Us.
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    Small Details You Missed In Us

    Us has multiple levels — from sociopolitical commentary down to the dynamic of basic family life — that turn it into something worth watching again and again. Add Jordan Peele's love of pop culture references, and you get a whole film's worth of small details that might get lost in a casual viewing.
  • Adelaide, Zora, and Jason in Us

    The 5 Best And 5 Worst Things About Us

    Jordan Peele's latest is a conceptually weighty horror film that keeps you guessing and keeps you thinking right up to the very last scene, and that means we've got plenty to talk about — so with that in mind, here are the five best and five worst things about Us.
  • Sonoya Mizuno and Alicia Vikander in Ex Machina

    The Ending Of Ex Machina Finally Explained

    Alex Garland's eerie science fiction thriller Ex Machina is already well on its way to becoming a modern classic. Now that it's been out for a couple years, much about the film has become clearer, showing that this is a movie that is certainly worthy of re-examination.​
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    Why You Don't See Sean Connery Onscreen Anymore

    Sean Connery is basically a living legend in Hollywood, but in recent years, he's been much harder to spot at the movies. What happened to drive such a talented actor out of the spotlight — and could anything lure him back? Here's a look at the real reasons you don't see Sean Connery anymore.
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    Times The Avengers Treated Hulk Like Garbage

    During the Hulk's many clashes with the Avengers, the team was often just trying to protect other people from his rampages. But the Hulk rarely saw himself as the villain, and sometimes he really wasn't. For some examples, here are times the Avengers treated the Hulk like garbage.
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    The Most Expensive Superhero Suits Ever Made

    If you want your comic book movie to succeed, you'd better give your hero a top-notch suit that doesn't stray too far from the source material. Sometimes, achieving this ultimate level of badassery doesn't come easy... or cheap! Here's a look at some of the most expensive superhero suits ever made.