Recently, the “murder mystery” ensemble film genre has reemerged in popular entertainment.  Kenneth Branagh has directed and starred as the famed Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile. Director Rian Johnson gave us Knives Out with Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc. And Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston turned in Murder Mystery. With the possibility of more, one cannot help but imagine the potential casts of diverse and talented actors. Meet the actors (in alphabetical order) who would be perfect for one of the next mu ..read more

It's a messy affair when brands break up, whether it's caused by bad behavior, addiction, death, or a simple lack of desire to continue. In many cases, iconic bands have reformed because some promoter pays them millions to do so. For others, the issues that caused the initial split are impossible to reconcile. It’s a great shame for fans, but some bands have gone their separate ways and have yet to reform. Since many of these music acts broke up at the height of their fame, we're left wondering what they could have become. 1. The Clash Image Credit: Shutterstock. For some bands on this list, t ..read more

The sci-fi genre is an almost bottomless ocean of books, comics, movies, and TV shows — many of which are worth seeing or reading for one reason or another. With the sheer number of sci-fi TV shows that exist, it seems inevitable that dozens of great series fail to capture mainstream audience attention on par with Battlestar Galactica or Star Trek. From cult space operas to overlooked gems from the UK, here are 25 of the best, most underrated sci-fi TV series ever made. Maniac Image Credit: Michele K. Short / Netflix. Annie (Emma Stone) and Owen (Jonah Hill) are strangers drawn into a strange ..read more

The opening sequence of a video game has a lot of jobs to do. It must hook the player, showcase key gameplay elements, introduce characters, and set the tone for what they can expect going forward. Like an overture, the best opening levels sample the upcoming events of the game while acquainting the player with the tone and style of the game. Above all else, though, a great opening level must feel engaging enough to capture the player’s interest. Meet the greatest opening levels in video game history here. 1. Poseidon fight (God of War 3) Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment. Nothing e ..read more

In most cases, TV series require a good amount of time to evolve, with most of the best shows (The Office, Seinfeld, BoJack Horseman) getting better with each new season. Every once in a while, though, a television series with a single season manages to capture the attention of audiences everywhere, entertaining them with the same effortless ease as other long-running TV shows. 1. Firefly (2002) Image Credit: 20th Century Fox Television. An under-explored TV show canceled far too soon, Firefly’s widespread popularity among fans should serve as ample proof of its superior quality. With a sci-fi ..read more

For the past six decades, Steve Martin has ranked as one of the most beloved comedians of his generation. Taking to the stage in the mid 1960s, Martin merged his musical talents with his energetic brand of surreal humor, ensuring a comedy act the likes of which few people had ever seen before. Rising in popularity by the late 1960s, Martin soon became one of the most famed comedians of his day, starring in numerous hit movies and hosting such iconic television shows as Saturday Night Live on multiple occasions. To this day, he remains a prolific creator of comedic content, touring with his fre ..read more

Like all great surrealists, there’s absolutely no one that has as distinct a creative vision as David Lynch. One of the most popular surreal artists in mainstream pop culture today, Lynch’s indelible talents have informed each of his artistic endeavors over the years, be it in the medium of film, television, music, or visual art. Since his career began in the mid-1960s, Lynch has continued to rank among the most original filmmakers working today, his unique style resulting in numerous unforgettably odd films. From his earliest psychological horror films to his recent work in the 2000s, here is ..read more

Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game isn't the first horror franchise a game studio has adapted into a video game. Friday the 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and, by association, Dead by Daylight have all made the jump to the world of gaming. Killer Klowns lacks mainstream recognition, but it makes up for it by fully embracing everything fans love from the cult classic.  On the surface, this plays with the same asymmetric multiplayer experience as every other entry in the genre. A team of humans aim to survive the onslaught from the eponymous clowns. The more you play, however, the mor ..read more

Willem Dafoe is a good-natured Midwesterner who approaches his job with no pretension. This unassuming quality surprises those who only know Dafoe through his varied and courageous career that stretches across four decades. Dafoe has made his name in shocking, controversial movies, playing Jesus in The Last Temptation of Christ or a grieving parent who works through his suffering with violence. But Dafoe is just as great in more mainstream roles, including the Green Goblin of the Spider-Man films or a wise fish in Finding Nemo. These 25 great performances capture the range of Dafoe's acting ab ..read more

For nearly a century, Batman has remained one of the most popular superheroes in pop culture. As you'd expect, his movies, particularly the live-action films, are a big reason for that. Beyond the Caped Crusader's appearances on the big screen, several additional reasons might explain Batman's endearing popularity today – the now-classic comic books written by comic legends like Frank Miller, Alan Moore, or Neil Gaiman, his constant relevance through various TV shows and video games, or his equally iconic rogues gallery of villains all immediately springing to mind. As important as these thing ..read more