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Scarlet Witch is easily one of the most fascinating characters in Marvel history. This is due to a variety of reasons, but first and foremost, it has to do with the fact that she and her twin brother Quicksilver have crossed-over from the X-Men to The Avengers in ways that other characters haven’t. In short, they’re vital to both superhero teams. Though you can say that Wolverine has crossed over from the X-Men to The Avengers, you can’t say that he’s just as important to Charles Xavier’s team as he is to Captain America and Iron Man’s....

Based on the novel of the same name by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose tells the story of a dog who continues on after a few reincarnations, looking for his purpose. Along the way he connects with several humans, forming loving bonds. The movie, like the book, was intended to be uplifting, a tribute to the relationship between people and dogs. But then a video was released, and the conversation about the film changed....

There were warning signs about The Cloverfield Paradox long before it arrived. Like The Cellar, the movie started life as an unrelated script called God Particle, before Abrams and his production company Bad Robot decided to retool it into another spiritual follow-up. The movie was delayed multiple times, with rumors suggesting the studio was worried about it; the lack of photos or trailers seemed to back this up. Then the movie suddenly landed on Netflix, which was another bold marketing stroke - it guaranteed huge initial views before reviews or word of mouth had a chance to kick in....

When comic book writers create superheroes, they can draw inspiration from all kinds of sources. They can be based on real people - perhaps someone the writers know personally or a famous person they admire - and they can be based on other fictional characters, but sometimes they are quite clearly blatant rip-offs of other comic book characters. Marvel and DC may be bitter rivals, but that hasn’t stopped them from taking inspiration from each other on numerous occasions when it comes to character creation - in some cases, it’s to the extent that you could even say they stole from each other....

Everybody has a secret, including some of the biggest filmmakers in Hollywood. Even as millions of moviegoers enjoy their latest projects in theaters, there are some things the film doesn’t reveal on the surface. Stories of what took place behind-the-scenes can arguably be just as interesting as the narrative that unfolds, if not more. And more often than not, viewers will never stop to think about some crazy revelations about the movie they’re watching....

It’s easy to feel inundated by the constant onslaught of comic book adaptations. Between movies and television, more and more great comics are being introduced to the mainstream every day. However, for every success like Gotham or The Walking Dead, there’s a great comic book TV show that gets the proverbial boot. Sometimes even the best TV shows just can’t find a following, and with such heavy competition, more and more aren’t making the cut....

The Oscars are a tight race every year, though not always a fair one. There are often so many good options for nominees out there that some understandably fall by the wayside. The award show is also notoriously old-fashioned, which can lead to performances that deserve attention being overlooked in favor of the tried and true. Despite critical acclaim or the prestige of certain films, some actresses have never taken home that little gold statuette – and some are never even nominated despite decades of incredible work in their field....

We’re all obsessed with Netflix’s true crime docu-series Making a Murderer. Literally all of us. Like, everyone in the world. But now that everyone with a pulse and a love for Wisconsin accents has binged all 10 episodes chronicling the case against Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey, we’re left wondering what to do with ourselves. Sure, we could sign one of numerouspetitions calling for President Obama to look into the cases against Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey....

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before was released in 2018 on Netflix and is a movie adaptation of the young adult novel by the same name by Jenny Han. The movie follows Lara Jean, a teenager with an unusual hobby: writing a love letter to every guy that she ever has a crush on. When all of these letters are mailed out to their addressees, Lara finds herself in a bunch of trouble....

Chernobyl is a searing historical drama chronicling the world’s largest nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl power plant as well as the aftermath of its cleanup. The five-part miniseries also takes a deep dive into Soviet Russia in the late ‘80s, when KGB prowled the streets and blind party loyalty prevented high ranking officials from believing scientists and nuclear experts about the ramifications of radiation poisoning and nuclear fallout. From first responders at the scene of the accident, to the bystanders unwittingly exposing themselves to the toxic release of airborne plutonium and graphite particles, tens of thousands of people lost their lives since that fateful night in April of 1986....

We’re closing in on the release date of Captain America: Civil War, which looks to be the last major storyline for The Avengers before Earth’s Mightiest Heroes realize that the real threat is out there in the cosmos. Avengers: Infinity War Part I is slated for release in May of 2018, with Part II following a year later, and this two-part story will be the ultimate climax to everything we’ve seen thus far in the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

Canadian films are a lot more than just poutine, hockey, and toques. Whenever people talk about “foreign cinema”, they’re usually speaking about non-Hollywood films. Movies made in South Korea, France, or Germany that are more likely to quench the thirst of anyone seeking a non-Hollywood option, but that is a great disservice to the cinema of Hollywood’s northern cousin. Canada has been working hard to catch up to its North American landmate by investing in local filmmakers....

With the success of shows like American Horror Story and Supernatural, television audiences have shown an increasing appetite for well-produced horror shows. Studios have listened, and with the current run of Bates Motel and the forthcoming show based on The Exorcist, they have found fertile creative ground in giving new life to stories already told on film. With the wealth of great horror from which to pull, we thought it would be fun to compile a list of horror flicks we’d like to see get the small screen treatment....

With 12 movies and counting, Marvel has had plenty of time to craft some killer fight scenes. Calling all the way back to Tony Stark’s awesome escape in Iron Man (2008), the eternally expanding universe has become a resident expert in superhuman standoffs, whether they be of galactic or grounded origin. Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, and Captain America each have their distinct strengths as a fighter, and as such, the action scenes that pepper every solo film are wildly different from one another....

In modern Hollywood, the franchise mentality has become standard. Movie studios don’t just want a single film; instead, they want a whole series of films with the same cast and creative team, telling an over-arching story, generating spinoffs, and creating all kinds of ancillary revenue. Just look at the past two years: Star Wars, Marvel, Jason Bourne, DC Comics, and James Bond have all dominated the market place with nothing original—just sequels!...

The CW network is far exceeding the industry’s wildest expectations with their suite of superhero shows. Beginning with the debut of Arrow in 2012, the “Arrowverse,” as it is called, has grown to include sister shows The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, and the animated webseries Vixen, as well the posthumous inclusion of NBC’s Constantine. The League of Assassins has been a major player in the events of Arrow, with Ra’s al Ghul being the main villain of season 3....

The original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy premiered in 2003 on the cable network Bravo. The series quickly became a massive hit with mainstream audiences, which was largely attributed to the chemistry among the cast members. The “Fab 5” cast included experts in food (Ted Allen), grooming (Kyan Douglas), fashion (Carson Kressley), interior design (Thom Filicia), and culture (Jai Rodriguez). Between 2016 and 2017, creator David Collins connected with Netflix to produce an updated version of the show, which became the Queer Eyerevival....

There was a lot of pressure on The Dark Knight Rises. It was the final chapter of a trilogy that had already grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office, so fans were expecting something big to wrap up the story they’d been following for almost a decade. Plus, the second part of the trilogy, The Dark Knight, had set the bar absurdly high for the finale. IMDb listed it as the third greatest movie ever made and Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for his performance as the Joker....

At Apple’s Peek Performance event, the company announced the Studio Display. As these displays first got into the hands of customers they began to realize that the power cable is not removable – or rather, it’s not meant to be user-removable. Apple has its own tool to remove the cable, but it’s not exactly easy. Apple’s tool allows the Studio Display’s cable to be wrapped around it, then the main tube rests against the stand and the handle provides leverage....

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