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Even though the Marvel universe is almost always recognized and discussed for its amazing action, great storylines, characters, etc., there is something else in the Marvel universe that has garnered the attention of Marvel fans across the world - the relationships. Some of the most iconic couples in the Marvel universe are Spider-Man/Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, Vision and Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff, and Tony Stark/Iron Man and Pepper Potts. But, sometimes, Marvel fans wish that certain characters would get together with another love interest in comic books, movies, etc....

Final scenes aren’t exactly easy. They’re expected to sum up an entire film, and prove to audiences that the time that they invested in the movie was worthwhile. As these scenes play out, it becomes abundantly clear that they are trying to prove a point. Sometimes, they’re trying to provide meaning and end the film on a note that gives viewers a sense of closure. At other times, they work towards avoiding any sense of closure, instead choosing to redefine the film that viewers have just witnessed....

This week on Happy Hour Zac and Benjamin break down all the announcements from the September Apple event, featuring the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, Apple Watch Series 7 with larger display and the all-new iPad mini. Sponsored by Raycon: Get 15% off your order when you go to BuyRaycon.com/HappyHour. It’s such a good deal you’ll want to grab a pair and a spare. Sponsored by Decluttr: Trade-in your iPhone or other device with a 28 day price lock and get an extra 10%* cash back with code 9TO5MAC (*$30 cap)....

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Earlier this year, A Quiet Place scared theater audiences into absolute silence with its tense, sound-lite chills. The film received unanimous praise (it’s Screen Rant’s second favorite film of the year so far) for John Krasinski’s tightly-wound direction and emotive performance, although a lot of the success likes in the look and texture of the film. That comes down to the film’s deft mix of practical and digital, with the former deceptively prominent and going a long way to give A Quiet Place its old school feel....

Emily Blunt has revealed that she knows “the basics” regarding the upcoming sequel, A Quiet Place 2, which is currently being written by her co-star and real-life husband John Krasinski - who also co-wrote and directed the first film. Upon release, A Quiet Place was a hit with moviegoers and critics, so it wasn’t surprising when Paramount announced a follow-up to the post-apocalyptic horror-thriller, which is set for release in May 2020....

Back when the Super Bowl started 50 years ago – still in the early days of its becoming a televised ratings juggernaut– beer commercials and car commercials were pretty much all you’d find jammed between the actual football; because guys who watch football drink beer and drive cars. The logic was simple. Eventually, as the decades passed and Coke and Pepsi duked it out while Apple made Super Bowl commercials a new art form, a new type of Super Bowl commercial emerged; movie trailers....

Like her wardrobe, Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s powers have evolved over time. With every passing year, Buffy has honed her skills and spent time learning about the origins of her powers. The Slayer’s powers are varied. She has physical powers that give her super strength and make her a formidable opponent in battle. Her physical prowess is only matched by supernatural beings. She also has mystical powers, ones that link her to the First Slayer and all other Slayers....

The DC Extended Universe – or “Worlds of DC,” as it is officially known – all began with Zack Snyder’s reboot of the Superman franchise, Man of Steel. That movie’s depiction of Superman was controversial at best, since it had a Nolan-ized The Dark Knight-style take on a character that didn’t suit that kind of visual palette or gruff personality. Since then, Superman’s portrayal in the DCEU has only gotten worse....

Many of the biggest movies of all time are (arguably) family films. From Star Wars to Pirates of the Caribbean, the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Pixar movies, if studios want to rake in hundreds of millions, aiming for as broad an audience as possible seems the way to go. Everyone knows about the biggest movies, and that, for instance, Avatar is the highest-grossing movie of all time (though Star Wars: The Force Awakens is nipping at its heels)....

With every horror movie comes a depraved antagonist, and when it comes to female villains, there is a whole feast to behold. Haunting our screens with their seemingly gratuitous acts of violence, each decade has seen a cult female figure with violence on the mind. Whether it’s a warped surgeon, psychotic mother, scorned woman or disturbed spirit, these women have been leaving cinema-goers quivering in their boots. From the enigmatic indoctrination of Margaret White in Carrie, to the disturbing sadomasochistic tendencies of She in Antichrist, we take you through some of the best fright-filled films and the terrifying women at their center....

In recent years, it seems like every major movie release is either a sequel, prequel, remake or spin-off. Sometimes that can be a bad thing, sometimes it can be a good thing. It all depends on what the fans want; that’s no secret. Moviemaking is a business — people tend to forget that — and Hollywood studios benefit from listening to the fans. Take Deadpool for example, a movie which 20th Century Fox was hesitant about making, but when the test footage leaked in 2014, fan reception convinced the studio to move forward with the project....

Thor has been a mainstay at Marvel for over 50 years now, debuting in Journey Into Mystery #83 and eventually gaining such popularity that the title would be renamed for him. He was a founding member of every incarnation of the Avengers, has played key roles in many of the Marvel comic events, and has two solo films, with a third on the way, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thor is, in short, a pretty popular guy....

Over half a century ago, Gene Roddenberry unleashed a galactic adventure saga onto the small screen that boldly went where no other television series had gone before. Star Trek: The Original Series debuted on NBC in 1966 and forever cemented its place as one of the most groundbreaking works of science fiction ever created. Since then, Star Trek has developed a hardcore, long-lasting fanbase and expanded its stories into various mediums of entertainment, including movies, other TV shows, video games, comics, books, and more....

Buying a new house presents the future home owners with many potential pitfalls: from leaky faucets to vermin infestations. But what if the house comes equipped with its very own ghost? As reality shows like Ghost Hunters proved, haunted houses are no laughing matter - at least if you’re stuck in one and can’t call the Ghostbusters to help you. Over the decades, horror movies explored all kinds of haunted houses - from crumbling Gothic manors to bland suburban homes....

So we all know the jokes about how fights in the Dragon Ball franchise drag on forever. Even fans of the franchise can’t help but laugh a bit at how the characters spend several episodes just staring at each other and screaming as they power up. And to an extent, that’s true. Dragon Ball Z in particular was heavily stretched out to avoid running out of material from the manga, so extra content was packed in whenever possible....

Pretty Little Liars is a unique show in the landscape of modern television– one of the few that has ever really understood the relationship between teenage girls, technology, and emotional manipulation. First debuting in 2010 and finally coming to a close in 2017, Pretty Little Liars boasted an ensemble cast that drew fans in for its whole run. Jumpstarting the careers of Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario, Shay Mitchell, Ashley Benson, Sasha Pieterse, and Janel Parrish, the show was both popular and influential....

“We’re baaaaaaaack!” Venom has been one of Spider-Man’s most enduring foes. Since his creation and reveal in the 80s, fans have loved his mix of black humor and never-ending disdain for the title character. Spidey has always had a variety of villains in his rogue’s gallery and Venom is a shining example of that. Created from the symbiote that Spider-Man himself once wore, Venom has frightened the Marvel Universe and delighted audiences everywhere with his many unforgettable appearances in comics, games and, movies....

Not all horror movies are created equal. While horror remains a niche genre, it has always remained popular. Whether you’re wading through Netflix or scouring a video store, sometimes it is very difficult to find a horror movie a true horror fan hasn’t seen. Even tougher: finding a good horror movie they haven’t seen. It feels like for every 200 horror movies out there, only one is worth the time to sit down to watch....

Fans of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days can’t help but notice the similarities between Darcey Silva’s relationships with Tom Brooks and Jesse Meester. The two men are showing eerie shared personality traits with their obsession with their looks., and the way they seem to enjoy stringing-along Darcey. Now fans will have to see if Darcey will end with Tom the same way she ended with Jesse - an unexpected break-up in New York City....