Shazam’s Original Appearance Was Based on This Classic Actor
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by Liam Gaughan
2h ago
DC is responsible for some of the most memorable protagonists in comic book history and arguably shaped what the modern “superhero” character looks like. Storytellers’ obsession with mythic heroes can be traced back through classic characters such as Robin Hood, King Arthur, and Tarzan. However, the inspiration for the members of the Justice League dates back even further, as many of these characters can be compared to key figures in mythology. When compared to the other DC heroes, the hero known as “Captain Marvel,” later known as Shazam, has a somewhat different backstory; he is essentially ..read more
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Rian Johnson Hid a Classic Star Wars Trope Using BB-8 in 'The Last Jedi'
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by Julio Bardini
2h ago
There are some iconic lines in movie history, and some even make their way into our day-to-day lexicon. Star Wars is filled with those, from "May the Force be with you" to variations of "I have a bad feeling about this," which is present in every franchise movie in some way or variation. When Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi came out, fans thought Rian Johnson had skipped this iconic line altogether, as it's not heard in the movie. But he eventually revealed that, yes, there are bad feelings being had in The Last Jedi, just not by anyone who can express them that way. As it turns out, i ..read more
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This Classic Rom-Com Performance Was the Inspiration for Bugs Bunny
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by Lloyd Farley
2h ago
1934's It Happened One Night is inarguably one of Hollywood's most influential films. It is one of only three movies, and the first, to win all "Big Five" Oscars in its year of eligibility, including Best Actor for Clark Gable and Best Actress for Claudette Colbert (no relation to Stephen Colbert, if you're wondering - her real name was Lily Claudette Chauchoin). The romantic screwball comedy, directed by film-making legend Frank Capra, has a legacy that extends to this day. You can see its influence on When Harry Met Sally, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and in WB's Looney Tunes cartoons. Mo ..read more
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'Invincible' Season 2 Just Introduced the Comics' Most Controversial Character
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by Aidan Kelley
3h ago
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Invincible Season 2 as well as the Invincible comics. It also contains descriptions of sexual assault that some readers may find disturbing ..read more
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How Much of ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Is True?
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by Liam Gaughan
4h ago
Director James Mangold has made a name for himself making “old-fashioned” genre movies that feel like they belong to a different era. While he’s dabbled in franchise fair with blockbusters like Logan and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Mangold has managed to prove that classic westerns (3:10 to Yuma), whodunit mystery thrillers (Identity), issue focused melodramas (Girl, Interrupted), and musical biopics (Walk the Line) still have a foothold with audiences. Mangold added the sports rivalry racing drama Ford v Ferrari to his filmography in 2019, which became both a commercial hit and a c ..read more
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'Home Improvement' Was Never Getting a Reboot, Says Its Star
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by Chris McPherson
4h ago
Patricia Richardson, best known for her role as Jill Taylor on the beloved '90s sitcom Home Improvement, has officially closed the door on any rumors about a potential reunion or reboot series. In a recent interview with the Back to the Best podcast, Richardson revealed that not only is there no such project in the works, but also, Tim Allen, who played her on-screen husband Tim "The Toolman" Taylor, never approached her or co-star Jonathan Taylor Thomas about the possibility. Home Improvement, which aired from 1991 to 1999, became a staple of '90s television, chronicling the life and hilariou ..read more
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'Rugrats' & More Nickelodeon Shows Removed From Paramount+
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by Shane Romanchick
4h ago
The streaming landscape has had its fair share of ups and downs in the last year. A recurring trend in the industry has been removing content from streaming platforms and Paramount+ has become the latest to enact this as, in a surprising movie, the streamer is removing a handful of popular Nickelodeon titles ..read more
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If You Like 'Glass Onion,' Watch This Stylish Hulu Murder Mystery
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by Jasneet Singh
4h ago
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Death and Other Details ..read more
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'X-Men '97' — How Do Cyclops’ Eye Beams Work?
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by Alec Smith
5h ago
When you see a superhero using their powers, it’s pretty easy to tell what their gimmick is: Quicksilver runs fast, Magneto controls magnetic fields, and Beast is... well, a beast. But when it comes to a particular member of the X-Men, while their powers may seem pretty straightforward, you might be wrong if you tried to explain. The mutant in question is Scott Summers, aka Cyclops (Ray Chase), the leader of the X-Men and breakout star of X-Men ‘97 on Disney+. Cyclops is finally getting the recognition he has long deserved as the great character he is, and his powers are also getting the spotl ..read more
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Joseph Quinn Has a Dangerous Obsession in 'Hoard' Trailer
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by Safwan Azeem
5h ago
The first trailer for Luna Carmoon’s feature directing debut Hoard has just been released. Set in the 1980s and 1990s, the film features a stellar cast including Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn as Michael and Saura Lightfoot Leon as Maria. The film revolves around Maria, whose world that’s turned upside down when a confused and scared Michael shows up in her life. These events suddenly lead to Maria finally confronting the trauma of her past ..read more
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