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The best quality of the Star Trek franchise might be the series’ ability to get the mind racing. All of the shows and movies under the Star Trek banner make you wonder about space, the future, and the human condition. The series has inspired numerous real-world art pieces and inventions - created by Trekkies whose curiosities were piqued by the franchise. But like any long-running, narrative-driven franchise, Star Trek occasionally raises questions that it can’t answer....

You can’t have an adventure without a hero and you can’t have a hero without a villain. Animators working on children’s entertainment know that. Sometimes they get carried away a bit and that’s when the creepiest cartoon characters get created. These animated films may begin like any other, but as their heroes battle the overwhelming odds against them, they turn into some of the scariest cartoons for children. That doesn’t mean they’re bad, though: it’s that very struggle against evil and injustice that makes these stories dramatic and memorable....

When you can astrally project, stop time dead in its tracks using chewing gum and carry around an Eye of Agamotto, there’s pretty much no limit to what you can accomplish. That’s why Doctor Strange is one of the most powerful beings in all of comics and why his appearance in the MCU is so exciting. What’s so mesmerizing about his superpowers is their range. From straight-up fisticuffing to reality-warping mind games, and everything in between, none have as eclectic mix of abilities as the Master of the Mystic Arts....

Back in 1996, DC and Marvel comics did the unthinkable. Together, they published the miniseries DC vs. Marvel Comics (or Marvel Comics vs. DC, depending on which issues you read). In those four issues, the best heroes that each publisher had to offer duked it out for brand supremacy. Sure, the two companies had worked together in the past and have since co-published a few issues here and there, but this was the big one....

There are a ton of memes on the Internet and that includes a slew of Arrow vs The Flash memes. Many of them are hilarious and on point, taking swings at Flashpoint, Olicity, Arrow and the Flash’s friendship, just to name a few. The Flash was the second series to join Arrowverse on the CW. It stars Grant Gustin as Barry/The Flash, while Arrow leads with Stephen Amell as the title character....

For over forty years, Dungeons & Dragons has been the world’s most famous role playing game. Based on a variant rule set for the classic historical war game Chainmail, Dungeons & Dragons differed from the traditional war games of the time in that it focused on individual characters rather than whole armies. This inspired a more story-focused style of game-play, as well as many imitators who followed in Dungeons and Dragons’ footsteps....

Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel series The Legend of Korra have a very unique aesthetic. Pulling inspiration from several different Asian cultures, the two series followed characters who could “bend” the elements to their will. Tradition dictated that the titular Avatar brought literal balance to all of the elements. Fans easily identify characters as members of specific tribes or nations based on their clothing and color choices. Even non-benders could be identified based on the amount of technology added to their wardrobe during the Korra years....

When you say the word “Disney,” most people probably think of animated fare. The studio has focused just as intently on live-action movies, though. Some of the feature films in this category have been remakes of animated works, others have been based on Disney theme park attractions, and still others have been efforts to establish original franchises. In most cases, Disney has taken pains to hire big stars to appear in its live-action productions....

Did you unbox a new MacBook Air or MacBook Pro for Christmas? As you unbox your shiny new Mac and set it up, you might be wondering what apps you should install first. Although Apple includes some great apps built into macOS, several third party options are worth checking out. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best Mac apps to help you get the most out of your new computer along with some helpful tips and tricks so you can get the most out of your new Mac....

AirPods Pro can serve as affordable hearing aids, with one study suggesting that they perform as well as dedicated devices costing four-figure sums. Apple is believed to have hearing aid functionality as a medium-term goal for AirPods as part of its commitment to Accessibility, and has already made some moves in this direction … Background Modern hearing aids are sophisticated devices, with the ability to do things like filter unwanted frequency ranges and focus in particular directions....

With a dash of Downton Abbey-like decadence and period detail, the new three-hour whodunnit makes for an entertaining watch that will appeal to Christie readers and non-readers alike. Directed by Sandra Goldbacher, who brings the same moody, perpetual late-afternoon quality she delivered with the short-lived Ben Wishaw and Romola Garai period drama The Hour, Ordeal By Innocence tells a isolated, almost claustrophobic story of the murder of Rachel Argyll (Anna Chancellor), a wealthy philanthropist and matriarch....

[This is a review of Agent Carter season 2, episode 10. There will be SPOILERS.] – This season on Agent Carter, Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) traveled from New York City to Los Angeles to help SSR Chief Daniel Sousa (Enver Gjokaj) with a mysterious case that led them on the hunt for Zero Matter and Whitney Frost (Wynn Everett). Though there were a handful of missteps this season, which included certain poorly executed character beats or the more manic humor from the first few episodes, season 2 of Agent Carter has provided a fun adventure that didn’t pull any punches in terms of compelling consequences....

It seems that Hollywood can’t get enough of reboots these days, as franchise after franchise is dredged up from the vaults and given a shiny new makeover. While some of these may have been better left to languish in the past (cough Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), there are many reboots that have given new life to great concepts. It’s fantastic to see some old favorites brought up to date with new effects or a modern twist, and there are plenty more amazing movies that could benefit from a new take on the original script....

With Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice just around the corner now, it’s time to kick off the celebration by boning up on some essential Batman reading material. While these classic comic stories are by no means necessary to enjoy the new story that director Zack Snyder and his crew have cooked up for movie-going audiences, it’ll certainly help expand upon Ben Affleck’s handling of the character, how his titular bout against Superman (Henry Cavill) will play out, and, even, provide some sneak peeks on how the character might behave and interact with the rest of the Justice League members....

Over its 17 years on the air, The Bachelor franchise has introduced audiences to some of the most endearing figures in reality television history. Despite the constant controversy, drama, and shocking twists and turns, the show has produced a number of fan-favorite couples that rose above it all and found happiness after the final roses were given out at the end of the show. Though not all of these couples have decided to stay together in the end, many of them still value their experiences with one another and have even gone on to appear on other spin-off shows in the franchise like Bachelor in Paradise, Bachelor Pad, or Bachelor Winter Games....

If ever you’re in the mood for a good laugh, you can’t go wrong with Will Ferrell. From Saturday Night Live to the big screen, Ferrell has spent decades honing his comedic talents to perfection. A master of improv, Ferrell is responsible for producing some of the funniest characters in comedy history. Some are calm and sane, while others are quick to lose their marbles, and some are just plain weird....

Movie posters are more than just simple advertisements, but an art form. Not only are they expected to sell a film to potential ticket buyers, but they also need to look good, grab people’s attention, and make a lasting impression on everyone who sees them. The idea of what makes a good poster varies from person to person, and even between cultures, nationalities, and nations. This means that a poster in one country could look almost completely different in another, even if it’s for the same movie....

The DC universe kicked into high gear last week with Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, and to say it had mixed reviews would be an understatement. The Zack Snyder-helmed film was marketed for months and had everyone jumping up and down in anticipation. Unfortunately, for many, it fell flat and left either extremely underwhelmed or simply bored. The universe’s introduction has had a lot of fans worried about the future of this potential franchise....

Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction is a brief window into the well-realized lives of LA lowlives and crooks. A rock ’n’ roll neo-noir. A comedy awash in sunny nihilism. It was a film expertly crafted and honed from the jagged spare parts of low-brow art like lurid comic magazines and grotty preoccupations. It’s a one of a kind pop culture artefact that has been often imitated and never replicated. Its miraculousness extends to single-handedly revitalizing John Travolta’s then failing career for a time and introducing the world at large to Mr....

Ah, the Jonas Brothers, those teen heartthrobs that sent screaming fans into a crazy tailspin in the mid-2000s with their good looks and sweet songs. Brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas took on the fame like pros, becoming one of Disney’s hottest commodities with their Disney Channel shows and movies, and making chart-topping hit music. They were everywhere, and the pop-culture world just could not get enough of them. But when they decided to stop making music as a band in 2013, fans were devastated....