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New Girl and Single Parents might seem like they only have one thing in common (the fact that they’re both sitcoms) but it turns out that they share more than just a genre. Both series were created by Elizabeth Merriwether, and Single Parents feels like the grown-up version of New Girl. Both shows are well-done and worth watching. Let’s take a look at how they stack up against each other in terms of characters, storylines, and setting....

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Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. returned to our screens last week following the show’s mid season break with “Bouncing Back” -an episode that introduced a new Secret Warriors character and began to lay the groundwork for the story lines ahead. As the series adds and responds to the events of the corresponding Marvel franchise movies, the S.H.I.E.L.D. world is subject to a constantly shifting climate to which it must adapt and change. From the most recent marketing for the next couple of episodes (due to air in March) a new threat is explored and a big change is hinted that will create another strand to the ever growing web that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is using technology that’s up to 10 years ahead of Tony Stark. The foremost hero of the MCU, at first glance Tony Stark is an unparalleled genius. He’s pioneered miniaturized Arc Reactors, developed nanotech, discovered new elements, cracked thermonuclear astrophysics overnight, and in Avengers: Endgame he worked out time travel and quantum mechanics with apparent ease. Marvel may insist that Shuri is actually smarter than Stark, but there’s no way she’s as accomplished....

The Hobbit trilogy After the highs of the Lord of the Rings films, the Hobbit trilogy was a bit of a disappointment. The plot of one book was stretched over the course of three long films, which were all over-reliant on CGI. There could be a good reason for that. One theory suggests that what we’re seeing on the screen is Bilbo’s “reimagining” of his adventures as he writes his book, spicing everything up so they’re more extravagant....

Fans of action series Fringe were left a little disappointed with many loose ends lingering after the show’s penultimate episode. Many of these unanswered questions centred around Peter and his elusive character, and on the different timelines and the existence of the Alternate Universe. The series is so full of action that many times it’s only in hindsight one finds oneself asking questions about the narrative. Some might argue that the real question is this; should the finale have answered all our questions?...

Film school isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and today it’s easier than ever to give yourself an education in the world’s most popular artistic medium without sacrificing an arm and a leg. With the advent of streaming, there are more great documentaries on film studies and culture available than ever before. Below we list ten docs all curious film lovers will savor — you should really check these out!...

Harry Potter might be the main hero in the series, since he was the one who defeated Voldemort, but there were many other people in the world who were doing great things and helping to save the day. While characters like Hermione, Ron, and Dumbledore might also be talked about often because of how instrumental they were in the fight to save the world from Voldemort, there were many other supporting characters who made a big difference....

Game of Thrones is set to make it’s return this Sunday, and its legions of fans across the world couldn’t be more excited. Over 8 million people tuned in for last year’s season finale, setting a new high for the series in the ratings department — one that very well could be surpassed this weekend. Given Thrones’ exploding popularity (and the fact that only a few seasons remain on the docket), it only makes sense that HBO would look to further capitalize on their worldwide phenomenon by expanding on the world they’ve adopted from George R....

Marvel Studios has been well and truly known to pump out entertaining, yet well-crafted movie adaptations of their beloved comics over the years, creating blockbuster hit after blockbuster hit. What’s arguably made recent these movies as captivating as they are is perhaps the ingenious creation of a shared universe, where each movie and its characters are tied to one another in some way. Fanboys and fangirls alike are definitely on the edge of their seat for Infinity War, the movie that finally brings this “universe” together, where every one of our beloved heroes is set to all share one action-packed moment on the big screen....

The Roberts Family are without a doubt one of the most interesting family units that Hollywood has ever seen. Eric, Julia, and Emma Roberts have all made big names for themselves respectively thanks to their brilliant acting ability, but that’s not always been the primary reason for them hitting the headlines. Though fans would like to focus solely on their accolades and cinematic releases, the trio have often felt the glare of the spotlight for all of the wrong reasons....

With the Academy Awards just around the corner, we often do a bit of reflecting. Though we don’t have much insider knowledge into how the winners are ultimately chosen, we have our suspicions, especially when it comes to the Best Actress category. For one thing, those chosen tend to be white. That has a lot to do with the state of casting in Hollywood in general, and is a point of contention for many....

Ever since the USA Network series Psych went off the air in March 2014, devoted fans of the show–cheekily known as Psych-os–have been calling for a revival. A Twitter account, @PsychTheMovie, was registered that same month in order to steer the campaign for more Psych. A month later in April 2014, the Twitter account @PsychRewatch was created in order to keep the fan community going strong with a weekly group viewing of an old episode....

Disney’s animated features have had a long, rocky relationship with sequels. Starting in 1994 with The Return of Jafar, Disney began cranking out direct-to-video sequels for some of its most beloved theatrical releases. The problem is that many of these new films had predictable stories and poorer animation than their predecessors. While enjoyable, they didn’t hold the same cinematic value of the classics that came before them. Thankfully, Disney seemed to realize this and slowed down the production of sequels in the 2010s....

Colt Johnson has made enemies with the other couples on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?‘s Tell All: Part 1. Some of the enemies that the controversial star has made include Ashley Martson and Chantel Everett. Throughout season four of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, Colt has been a source of contention with viewers and his wife, Larissa dos Santos Lima. During this season, Colt and Larissa went through their third arrest for domestic violence that ultimately led the couple to divorce....

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Zac and Benjamin review the reviews of the iPhone SE, iPad Air, Mac Studio and Apple Studio Display. Plus, iOS 15.4 launches with genuinely cool features, and there’s some interesting developments in the iPhone 14 rumor mill. Sponsored by Zocdoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/happyhour and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for free and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today. Sponsored by Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart....

Movie fans will never know how many writers, producers, or directors shape a movie script before it actually comes time to start filming. But no matter how meticulously things are prepared, there’s something to be said for chasing the inspiration or ideas that pop up on set. And sometimes, lines or scenes improvised on the spot can not only work, but become instant classics. Here are Screen Rant’s 10 Amazing Movie Scenes That Were Completely Improvised....

There are plenty of amazing true crime shows out there, but when they hit Netflix, you need to watch them before they disappear or you’ll regret it forever. Witness, for example, is the haunting tale of a woman whose murder was witnessed (and ignored) by 38 people, and I missed that sucker by one day! The sharp pain of loss is something I’ll have to live with every single day for the rest of my life, so learn from my mistakes....