ScreenRant - Feed All the latest movie news, movie trailers & reviews - and the same for TV, too. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:10:07 +0000 en-US hourly 12 Lucifer Star Tom Ellis Says He's NOT in Crisis on Infinite Earths

The Arrowverse’s upcoming Crisis on Infinite Earths event will not feature Lucifer star Tom Ellis. This year’s Arrowverse’s Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover has many guest stars spanning from different shows. The saga will feature heroes from Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Batwoman, and even Black Lightning uniting to save the Multiverse from being destroyed by the Anti-Monitor(LaMonica Garrett). The impending adventure leading to the Crisis started in The Flash season 6 premiere and Arrow’s season 8 premiere.

Last weekend, rumors started circulating about Ellis' involvement in the crossover as Lucifer Moringstar after a popular fan account tweeted that Ellis was spotted in Vancouver on the set of Crisis on Infinite Earths. The account reported that a scene was being filmed with David Ramsay (who plays John Diggle), Katherine McNamara (Mia Smoak), and Matt Ryan (John Constantine). Unfortunately, Ellis claims that it’s a rumor and nothing more.

Related: Arrow Destroyed [SPOILER] To Start Crisis On Infinite Earths

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the set of the fifth and final season of Lucifer, Ellis explained how fans could think he would make an appearance in the crossover, saying “This is what happens. I go to Vancouver for the weekend to visit my friend for his birthday and now suddenly I’m in a different show!” He then clarified that he doesn’t have a role in Crisis on Infinite Earths, telling ET’s Katie Krause that an appearance by Lucifer Morningstar is a “No. Hard pass. Sorry. Sorry fans.”

While Ellis won’t be included in the biggest crossover event for The CW this winter, there will be plenty of familiar faces for fans to be happy about. In addition to the cast of Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Batwoman, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and Black Lightning for the first time ever, there will also be Smallville alums Tom Welling and Erica Durance reprising their roles as Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Meanwhile, Tyler Hoechlin will be suiting up once again as the Man of Steel from Supergirl, with Elizabeth Tulllcoh reprising her role as the Arrowverse's Lois Lane. And on top of all that, Legends of Tomorrow’s Brandon Routh will finally reprise his Superman Returns role by bringing Kingdom Come Superman to life.

All things considered, Ellis would have been a perfect fit for the Arrowverse’s event. Neil Gaiman’s Sandman comics introduced his version of Lucifer, and the character is deeply rooted within the DC Comics mythology. Ellis may not be crossovering into the DC TV world anytime soon, but fans can catch him one last time as Lucifer in the show's final season.

MORE: The Spectre's Important Crisis On Infinite Earths Role Explained

Crisis on Infinite Earths will begin on The CW on December 8.

Source: ET

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:10:07 +0000
Star Wars Is Making A Chinese Novel To Help Boost Box Office

In an attempt to reach out to Chinese audiences, Disney is partnering up with Tencent's China Literature, China's biggest online publisher, to release a new Chinese Star Wars novel. Plot details are largely unknown at the moment, but if it succeeds, it will increase Chinese audiences' appetites for more Star Wars projects.

Despite being popular almost everywhere else, the Star Wars franchise has had poor luck in resonating with China. This is largely due to the fact that the original films were not released in China until recently. During the 70s, few Western movies were shown in China. Nostalgia is a huge part of the franchise's success today, and that factor is missing there. Ever since 2015's The Force Awakensbox office numbers have gone down, with Solo: A Star Wars Story earning only $16.5 million in 2018.

Related: 10 Star Wars Novels To Read Ahead Of The Rise Of Skywalker

According to Variety, China Literature will feature 40 original Star Wars e-books that have been previously released in addition to the new novel. This is the first time these novels will be available on this platform, and for the first week they will be free. The new book will be written by a Chinese internet novelist known as "His Majesty the King" to come up with a Star Wars story that will "bring in Chinese elements and unique Chinese storytelling methods." "His Majesty the King" is popular online, a previous book of his having been turned into an anime series by Tencent in 2016.

In partnering with China Literature, Disney is aiming big. The online platform says it has 217 million users every month, as well as nearly 8 million authors. The CEO of China Literature Wu Wenhui spoke to reporters and said, "We hope we can help more Chinese readers engage with ‘Star Wars’ stories and help the force of ‘Star Wars’ shine brighter in China." 

With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker only a couple of months away, Disney is gearing up for the release in a big way. The timing of this partnership seems smart, if only to raise awareness for The Rise of Skywalker just a tiny bit in China. It is unclear how many new fans the novels will attract, especially since there does not seem to be much excitement for the franchise already, but it appears to be a logical move. If this venture succeeds, China's numbers for the final installment in the Skywalker Saga could increase. The previous film in the SagaThe Last Jedihit $42.6 million in China two years ago. Disney is probably hoping the number does not decrease further, though the gross for Solo makes predictions appear quite grim. Only time will tell if the Star Wars library can pull more fans in.

More: When Do Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Tickets Go On Sale?

Source: Variety

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 08:10:19 +0000
Ghostbusters 2020 is Officially Done Filming | Screen Rant

Ghostbusters 2020 is officially done filming. The successful comedy-horror franchise has been through a lot over the past few years, and with Juno director Jason Reitman now at the helm of a new entry into the mythology, fans are primed for more.

Aside from being an Oscar-nominated director, Reitman is also the son of Ivan Reitman, who directed the first two Ghostbusters movies. A third film in the series was seemingly on the mind of every Ghostbusters fan from the instant that Ghostbusters II ended its theatrical run some thirty years ago. Many years of rumours and alleged stalling by some of the key actors involved in the first two films lead many fans to give up, convinced that despite what Dan Aykroyd had been telling them, a third Ghostbusters film was just never going to happen. But then, in 2016, the impossible was announced - a new Ghostbusters film was on its way. However, it ended up being a reboot and not the film that diehard fans had been wanting.

Related: Ghostbusters The Video Game Remastered Review - The Good Sequel

As the dust settled over the Ghostbusters reboot attempt, many fans went back to hoping for a third film - one which was faithful to the franchise’s already established storyline and characters. Sure enough, despite taking longer than hoped for to arrive, fans have again been rewarded with a sequel, and this time it does remain a part of the current Ghostbusters canon. The new film, Ghostbusters 2020 began shooting this past summer and now, according to an announcement on Reitman’s Instagram account, we know for certain that the official third film has finished shooting. Writing “68 days and still smiling” alongside the #GB20 hashtag, Reitman’s photo can be seen below:

Pictured in the post are some of the cast, including Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things, IT), Carrie Coon (The Sinner), McKenna Grace (Fuller House) and newcomer Logan Kim. Though the new film is considered the third Ghostbusters movie, it reportedly does not deal with the continued ghost busting efforts of its original 1980s cast. Instead, while some of that original are returning for cameos and smaller roles, the focus of Ghostbusters 2020 will be on children, or rather, a group of teens who decide to take on the responsibility of being Ghostbusters. An official, detailed plot has yet to be released, but fans have known for quite some time that this was the case.

It’s encouraging to read that after a 68-day shoot and all the struggle and stress that such a thing entails, Reitman can take to social media and state that he is still smiling. While the ease or quality of a film’s shoot isn’t necessarily an indicator of how good the film itself will be, a shoot in which everyone got along and things went smoothly seems like the most encouraging news that fans can take away from Ghostbusters 2020 at this particular moment in time. It will likely be a while yet until an official trailer drops but until then, Reitman’s Instagram photo is a strong vote of confidence.

Next: Everything We Know About Ghostbusters 2020

Source: Jason Reitman

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 07:10:53 +0000
Jenna Johnson & Peta Murgatroyd Want to Be Pregnant Together

It looks like it will be double the Dancing with the Stars' babies. Jenna Johnson and Peta Murgatroyd are determined to (and planning on) experiencing motherhood together, expressing that they want to get pregnant at the same time so they can support each other.

The two pros have been dancing together on Dancing with the Stars since 2016, have more in common than just their career choice. Peta and Jenna are married to dancers as well, the Chmerkovskiy brothers. Peta is married to Maksim Chmerkovskiy; the two dated on and off since 2012, and finally married in 2017. They welcomed their only child so far, Shai Aleksander, on January 4th, 2017. Jenna had a similar story with her now-husband. She dated him on and off since 2015 and finally married in 2019. The sisters-in-law and Dancing with the Stars pros will soon have more than that in common, as they plan to have babies at the same time.

Related: DWTS: Lamar Odom’s Emotions Got the Best of Him Before Elimination, Says Peta Murgatroyd

Peta went on to gush about her sister-in-law by saying that she would make a great mother, saying, "She’s been so supportive to me and been so great in this entire process. On top of loving Dancing With the Stars and loving this whole journey, having a partner who says ‘You can do it,’ I’m like, ‘I know what you’re going to be like as a mother.’ Literally, let’s start." While Peta is already a mom of one, Jenna is still in the honeymoon phase of her relationship after just getting married in April. She said, "We definitely want babies but just not yet. I love married life and I love every second with him so I really cherish that." However, now that Peta and Maksim's child Shai is now 2-years-old, the family wants to make him a big brother. "I would love to have more kids." She continued, "We’re talking about it now and trying to - it sounds crazy - schedule it in. The next season will probably be in fall again so, can I fit a baby in before then? Probably can, so we’ll see if it’s doable, yeah." Peta clarified that she would want one more right now, but the third child can wait a bit.

The odds of having two new Dancing with the Stars babies coming this fall are not out of the question. Since both women are prepared and eager to have babies at the same time, it would be good for them both emotionally to rely on each other. It remains to be seen if the two dance pros will be in next season's Dancing with the Stars or if they will be out on maternity leave.

Next: Dancing with the Stars: Who We Think Will Win Season 28

Dancing With the Stars airs Mondays at 8pm EST on ABC.

Source: Us

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:10:32 +0000
IRON MAN VR: Hands On With Creative Director Ryan Payton

Until now, comic fans longing to become a superhero have had to live vicariously through Marvel's blockbuster films, but Marvel's Iron Man VR is looking to change all that. Teaming up with Sony's PlayStation VR, the game promises to show players what it actually feels like to be Tony Stark. And not just when he's operating his billion dollar armor, either.

The premise alone has awarded Iron Man VR's developer Camouflaj with lengthy lines at every trade show and gaming convention where it's been brought for demonstration. That highlights the challenge for the team: given the virtual reality games and experiences brought to market so far, making such a lofty promise is hard to believe without playing it. Much of that doubt was softened after playing Iron Man VR hands-on for ourselves, but just as we had bought in to the flight and combat, the developers revealed that is only scratching the surface of the game's true ambitions.

RELATED: Ant-Man & The Wasp Actress Teases Ghost's MCU Return

Screen Rant had the chance to play the existing demo of Iron Man VR during this year's New York Comic Con (where attendees were, once again, lining up to see if 'feeling like Iron Man' was more than just marketing hype). In hindsight, the clumsy mastery of the controls in the first few seconds should have been expected, reflecting Tony Stark's own apprehension in his first MCU film. But by the end of the twenty minute demo--spent flying, boosting, rocket-punching, and drone-annihilating over the rocky waters beside Tony's Malibu home--the superhero confidence behind every repulsor blast, rapid acceleration, and (imagined) superhero landing was surprising, to say the least.

It was only after playing through the demo that Sony Interactive and Marvel Games revealed the story behind the experience, bringing Ant-Man and The Wasp's most recent enemy, Ghost, into the game's story as the antagonist to Tony Stark. In the fiction of the comic books, an enemy who can alter how they're actually perceived is a perfect choice for a video game based on that exact deception. But in terms of game design, the challenge of putting players into a narrative as Tony Stark is something else entirely. Thankfully, we got to sit down with Iron Man VR creative director Ryan Payton (with an appearance from writer Christos Gage) to learn how his team is trying to break new ground in the VR space, while also opening doors for future developers to walk through.

Getting to play the demo for myself definitely convinced me I could get the hang of it faster than I expected. But the bigger surprise is bringing in Ghost, and getting to be Tony outside of the suit, too. How do you go about balancing that gameplay with story? It's got to be different based in a VR experience.

Ryan Payton: I think one of the really interesting challenges of making Marvel's Iron Man VR is that we want to make sure the game is not only a good simulation of what it's like being Iron Man, and doing the flying, and the shooting, and the HUD and all that. But it's also a really deep Tony Stark-driven story. So the way the game works is no different than other games that at least I've worked on in the past. We've got our big 20, 30, 40 minute missions, but then interspersed with a bunch of real-time, fully VR, interactive cinematics where you're experiencing it as Tony.

Obviously the film version of Iron Man is going to be present in most people's minds, so I'm curious how you approach creating a new Tony. Because you obviously don't just want to recreate what people know. You have to make a Tony that they're going to actually be stepping into. 

We wanted to make sure that the game is really leveraging the storytelling strengths of VR. That's one of the biggest challenges that we faced, is that where other games might have just a third person cinematic that you're watching, which works great for a lot of titles, but when you're in VR you want to be a part of that experience. You want to be in first person, being Tony. So we really wrote the story to leverage those innate strengths of VR. So players are Tony, but they're in first person, they can see their body, they can see not only their hands but their full arms, with all the IK (inverse kinematics) tech the team built. But also select different dialogue, very Tony-esque dialogue choices. Then interact with those really iconic Marvel characters that will react to your different choices. Allow players to not only have those character moments, but also be in these iconic spaces, too. Whether it's Tony's mansion, his garage, the Helicarrier, or any of those spaces you'd want to be.

So when you have Ghost enter the story, to basically oppose the player, how does that change?

I hope I'm not revealing too much by saying the demo you played is very early in the game. It's pre-Ghost attack. You can tell from the tone of the game that we want players to feel liberated by checking out the impulse armor, and by getting used to how they're flying with that new armor. Just like Tony is feeling in the story, because that's his first time testing out the armor as well! We wanted to make that character and player story really similar in that regard. And then the story really takes off with the next mission, which is a mission that takes place in Tony's private jet. That's the inciting incident, when Ghost attacks Tony and Pepper using some of his own deadly machines.

[Writer Christos Gage interjects]

CG: Where are Tony and Pepper when this happens?

RP: Tony and Pepper are in their private jet.

CG: Yes, the jet. And then what happens? They--I'm sorry but it's the cover, hold on. I got to pull up the cover... [Takes out phone]

RP: [Laughs]

CG: I knew off the top of my head what issue it was, can you believe that? Iron Man #118! So you get to do this in the game. See, he's falling out. He doesn't have all his armor on yet. So he's got to catch it in the air!

RP: Yeah that's from the "Demon in a Bottle" story in the late 1970s run. That was the core inspiration for us in building the game.

Wow, so do you just have a wish list when you start this, of all the fan service moments you want to get into the game? I mean how do you control that urge, and not just go nuts with the opportunities you have?

Well, one of the least exciting ways I can answer your question is: VR is so new right now, it's exciting, but there's so many things that developers like our company Camouflaj have not yet learned how to accomplish. So in a lot of ways, what we wanted to do with Marvel's Iron Man VR is create a big, epic, AAA-level VR title, but also be smart about the bets that we're making. Because if we go too wide we run the risk of not having that level of quality for every single asset, for every single feature that we put into the game.

We're taking on a lot of challenges when it comes to having a full 360 flight in the game, having the full armor there--again, not having just the hands or the gauntlets present, but having your full armor there--all the different characters we have to build. So what we ended up doing is... we had our list of things that we definitely wanted to have in the game. But we had to have a certain level of restraint. Because again, we wanted to focus on fewer, but really, really big moments and big features to make sure they hit that level of quality that I think everybody wants to see in the next wave of VR titles.

That has to be the challenge of VR right now, right? Every time there's a new technology it starts off with a sort of mini-game mentality to prove the concept. But then adding in an actual story, an actual narrative... I can't imagine the anxiety of taking your hands off the controls and trusting it to a player.

Oh yeah.

Have you been surprised in testing the game with players? It has to be the same for you, Christos, as a writer. If someone skims over your dialogue, or they're maybe not looking at the thing you want them to be looking at, at the time you want them to be looking at it.

CG: Well speaking of dialogue, what you actually want--and this is true for all creators, colorists, letterers... ideally it's invisible, in the sense that the person isn't thinking 'what great craftsmanship!' They're thinking 'this is really exciting and I'm really into this.' That's the goal, right?

RP. Yeah. The only reason this game exists, and the only reason that we're partnered with Marvel, and that we're partnered with PlayStation on this game, is because the game feels great from the moment that you get into the suit. You have your Move controllers, you've got the headset on, and you're flying around as Iron Man. The pitch started with the prototype where players are flying around, and it looks cool and interesting on a flat screen. But it's not until someone actually plays it that they become true believers, right?

So to a certain extent, watching players play it and learn is a little bit nerve-wracking. Because we want them to instantly get it within 30 seconds. But because the experience is definitely a new kind of paradigm, in terms of how locomotion works in VR, we know there's going to be a little ramp up. But we know that once they play through that initial demo, that 15 to 20 minute demo, we tend to see the vast majority of people are sold on the idea and the concept. Then it's just a matter of showing them the game is beyond just a single stage area where you're learning how to play and fly. It's an actual big, AAA VR experience.

Well my final question, after playing the Batman: Arkham VR, must be whether or not you can caress Nick Fury's face.

CG: [Laughs] You can actually pull aside his eyepatch, and stick your finger... no, that's just nasty.

That has to be something the developers laugh hardest at, right?

 Yeah, it's an interesting balance we have to take as developers, especially with VR. Because we don't know what the players are going to do. There's this kind of... 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' kind of problem where, if we allow each character to respond--or if we build responses to each player action, for example throwing a cup at pepper while she's trying to talk to you, then we encourage the players to want to experiment more, right? However we want those 3D characters to feel believable and realistic, and like they're in that space with you. So within reason, we try to have the characters respond to you. I think one of the ways that we do that is the eye tracking and the head tracking that we have for the characters. So if you do move around in the space they're following your body language. It's all about that presence of those characters in VR so players feel like they're in the same room with Nick Fury. Which does feel really interesting an immersive in the game.

Marvel’s Iron Man VR has an official release date of February 28, 2020, on PlayStation VR.

MORE: Iron Man VR Pre-Order Bonuses and Digital Deluxe Edition Revealed

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:10:29 +0000
Actor Bill Macy Passes Away At 97 | Screen Rant

Bill Macy, best known for his role on the sitcom Maude, has passed away at the age of 97. Born Wolf Garber on May 18, 1922, to Michael and Mollie Garber in Revere Massachusetts, Macy worked as a taxi driver before starting a formidable career in show business. 

Macy received a stepping stone into the industry when he was cast on Broadway as an understudy for Walter Matthau in the 1985 production of Once More, With Feeling. On the set of the off-Broadway production of Oh! Calcutta!, Macy met his wife, Samantha, and the couple wed in 1975. Displaying his raw comedic talent in a play where his character is choking on a chicken bone, Macy was eyed by sitcom producer Norman Lear. Hailed as a legendary producer, Lear revolutionized television with the creation of sitcoms All in the Family, The Jeffersons, One Day at a Time, and Maude. A spinoff to landmark sitcom, All in the Family, Maude aired on CBS from 1972-78. Starring The Golden Girls Bea Arthur as the title character, Maude follows a strong-willed feminist living with her fourth husband, Walter Findlay. Lear recruited Macy to portray Walter after the actor played the small role of a police officer in All in the Family

Related: 10 Things You Never Know About All In The Family 

The news of Macy’s death was announced by his producer and manager Matt Beckoff. Beckoff expressed his fondness for the actor stating “He was a spitfire right up to the end.'' Macy passed away last night at 7:13 pm in Los Angeles and is survived by his wife Samantha Harper Macy. Check out Beckoff's post below: 

During the actor’s time on Maude, Macy made an imprint in the sitcom world and displayed his knack for serious acting. Revered as a sitcom ahead of its era, Maude tackled numerous issues including, cosmetic surgery, sexual assault, race relations, and ageism. Macy garnered critical praise for an episode called “Walter’s Problem”, where his character loses his job, succumbs to alcoholism, and strikes Maude across her face. Masterfully juggling humor and seriousness, Macy and Arthur’s chemistry remains undeniable. 

Toting an impressive list of more than 70 appearances in film and television, Macy has appeared in Carl Reiner’s The Jerk, starring Steve Martin. Working opposite Hollywood's finest like Mel Brooks, Robert De Niro, and Billy Crystal, Macy scored roles in Analyze This, The Holiday, NYPD Blue, and Seinfeld. Macy left a permanent mark on the sitcom world, not only with his performances but with his reputation for being a hard-working, kind and generous actor. Undoubtedly, Bill Macy will be greatly missed.

R.I.P. Bill Macy - May, 18 1922 - October 17, 2019

Source: Matt Beckoff

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:10:32 +0000
Showtime TV Series About Uber Ridesharing App in Development

A Showtime series chronicling the history of the Uber ridesharing app is in development. The service-based app, which offers everything from transportation to food delivery, has been a massive hit thus far, but can it also succeed as a TV series?

Officially kicking off in San Francisco in 2011, Uber is the brainchild of Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick. The ridesharing app was started as a means to diminish the costs involved with direct transportation and today it is established in at least 785 different cities worldwide. As Uber continues to expand and venture into new services related to transport such as luxury vehicles, a bicycle sharing system and larger vehicles for more people, the service has not been without its share of detractors. Almost from the start, Uber and its drivers felt the ire of taxi drivers, who argue that Uber is, by its very nature, detrimental to their ability to make a living. This concern has slowed Uber’s ability to expand into some marketplaces, but overall, there is still plenty of profitability in the Uber model.

Related: Cash Cab Game Show Reboot Coming To Bravo

In fact, so profitable is Uber that the latest direction for the ridesharing app has nothing to do with actually transporting people anywhere. Instead, Showtime will be working with Billions creators Brian Koppelman and David Levian on a new limited series about Uber. The information comes to us courtesy of Variety and further reveals that the series (which currently does not have a name), will be based on author Mike Isaac’s book, Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber. Speaking about the upcoming series, Showtime co-president of entertainment, Jana Winograde said:

“The story of Uber is rich in plot twists, one-of-a-kind personalities and important implications for corporate America. It is a case study of ingenuity and insanity, and there are no writers better suited than Brian and David to explore this business and the people who drive it, literally and metaphorically.”

According to Variety, the series will follow the start up from its early days and carry on through the numerous highs and lows that can be expected by any company struggling for supremacy in the competitive world of Silicone Valley. At the same time however, Uber’s rise is said to have been a particularly interesting one and those who wonder exactly how this could be would likely do well to read Isaac’s book. At present no casting decisions have been announced, but given that the series is a limited one and in the hands of Koppelman and Levian - who in addition to writing and creating Billions, have also experienced TV success with The Girlfriend Experience - it likely won’t be long before something interesting is up and running.

News of a series based on the founding and building of Uber might prompt some to argue that it’s a boring premise. This is an understandable initial reaction - after all, it does seem like there’s only so much mileage that can be gotten out of the story of a ridesharing app. However, it’s worth recalling that Facebook was once just a little social media website and the David Fincher film based on it went on to become a smash hit, with three Oscars to its credit. The truth is, there doesn’t seem to be any shortage of stories coming out of Silicone Valley, making the potential success of an Uber series a very realistic prospect.

NEXT: What to Expect From Billions Season 5

Source: Variety

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:10:53 +0000
Meghan Markle Says She’s Not OK After Public Scrutiny Since Joining the Royal Family

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex, Megan Markle, opened up in an emotional interview on her documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey about the pressures the media has put on her since joining the Royal Family. She reveals that she's not quite ok due to the public pressure and scrutiny of the media, especially since becoming a new mom.

Markle began her relationship with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, back in June 2016, when she was set up on a blind date by a mutual friend. Their engagement was announced on November 27th, 2017 and announced that she would retire from acting and became a British citizen. She and Harry were married on May 19th, 2018 at Windsor Castle. Markle became a mother on May 6th, 2019, when she gave birth to seventh in line to the throne, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. Sine taking maternity leave, she was out of the public eye and that's when tabloids swirled, creating lie after lie about the duchess.

Related: Suits Has a Meta Reference to Meghan Markle’s Character Rachel

On October 1st, Prince Harry had released a statement on their website expressing his anger toward the lies that the British media has created about Markle. He said that they have "vilified her almost daily for the past nine months," and "have been able to create lie after lie at her expense simply because she has not been visible while on maternity leave." He concluded that he cannot sit back and watch his wife being bullied by the media. He wrote, "I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces." He said that the "ruthless campaign" has only "escalated over the past year, throughout her pregnancy and while raising our newborn son." Still, he and Markle put on a brave face and continue to do their humanitarian work across the globe. In their recent documentary, Harry & Meghan: An African Journey, the couple goes to South Africa to work for an organization teaching women to literally fight back against endemic violence. Watch Markle open up for ITV about her daily struggles below:

In the documentary, it shows the two very different sides of Markles' life. She spoke to ITV about her daily struggles since has only grown since giving birth to Archie. The reporter said to Markle that Harry is obviously concerned about protecting her from what his mother, Princess Diana, had gone through regarding the media. He asked her if the pressure has caused her any "physical and mental health" problems and Markle replied, "Any woman, especially when they’re pregnant, you’re really vulnerable." The Duchess continued, "So that was made really challenging and then when you have a newborn … especially as a woman, it’s really, it’s a lot." She said the stress is just added to "just trying to be a new mom or trying to be a newlywed." But the fact that the reporter had asked Markle if she was ok, meant the world to her. She said, "Thank you for asking because not many people have asked if I’m OK." She said that "it’s a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes." In conclusion, the reporter for ITV asked Markle if it "would be fair to say" that she's "not really ok?" And Markle replied with a simple "Yes."

It's obvious that Prince Harry is wanting to avoid the stress that his mother was put under by the media that led her to her public battle with depression and self-harm. The very open and honest Markle is showing women all over the world that being vulnerable is ok, and being "not really ok" is still ok, but that there is no excuse for bullying. Fans can watch more behind-the-scenes of these royal's lives on their documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey.

Next: Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle's Favorite Reality TV Show Is RHOBH

Harry and Meghan: An African Journey premieres Wednesday, October 23rd at 10pm EST on ABC.

Source: ITV, ITV

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:10:13 +0000
The Addams Family Have Their Own Festival in New Jersey

The town of Westfield, New Jersey is gearing up to celebrate the enduring legacy of The Addams Family with AddamsFest 2019. Back in 1938, Charles Addams created a family of delightful miscreants for a decades-long series of cartoons printed in The New Yorker. His work presented a skewed showcase of suburban American life, with the dark sensibilities of his macabre subjects contrasting against their genuine love and affection towards one another.

Over 80 years later, The Addams Family, as they came to be known, remain a seminal piece of Americana, with multiple television series, musicals, and motion picture adaptations to its name. The latest take on Charles Addams iconic creation comes in the form of a new animated film from directors Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan (Sausage Party). Boasting an all-star cast consisting of Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Bette Midler, Chloe Grace Moretz, and more, The Addams Family has proven enough of a financial success that a sequel is already slated for October 2021.

Related: Screen Rant's The Addams Family Review

The enduring legacy of Charles Addams is evident in his hometown of Westfield, New Jersey, which is home to AddamsFest, an annual celebration of all things Addams. Across two weekends (October 19-20 and October 26-27), the town of Westfield will be transformed into a festival for Charles Addams and his most well-known work, The Addams Family.

AddamsFest 2019 marks the second annual celebration of The Addams Family in Westfield. The festivities this year aim to be bigger and better than the inaugural offering, which was already a significant success for the town and its mayor, former HBO executive Shelley Brindle. Across the two weekends, Westfield will host a wide variety of events, including movie screenings, a masquerade ball, and costume contests for humans and dogs alike. For the more educationally-inclined, "Lurch's Lecture Series" will offer a series of talks about The Addams Family (and adjacent subjects) and there will even be a walking tour of Charles Addams' favorite neighborhood haunts, as well as exhibitions of some of his priceless artwork. There are many other events for tourists to enjoy over the two weekends, and more information can be found on the AddamsFest website.

The Addams Family has never really faded from the public consciousness, but they're certainly having a particularly strong moment right now. Thanks to the financial success of the latest film, as well as the growing phenomenon of AddamsFest, the legacy of Charles Addams is arguably stronger than it's ever been. Thanks to AddamsFest, fans and tourists from all over can visit town of Westfield, New Jersey to learn about Mr. Addams while celebrating his work.

More: 10 Of The Best Addams Family Quotes

Source: AddamsFest

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:10:56 +0000
Paul Rudd Jokes That No Thanus In Endgame Was A Lost Opportunity

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has spawned several memes throughout its ten-year existence, but none as infamous as the "Thanus" meme from Avengers: Endgame. When asked about the meme in an interview, Ant-Man actor Paul Rudd says that he considers it a "lost opportunity".

Marvel superhero Ant-Man was introduced in the MCU in his 2015 solo movie starring Paul Rudd. While Ant-Man has had several iterations in the comics, Rudd would play Scott Lang, a thief turned hero when the previous Ant-Man, Hank Pym (played by Michael Douglas), gives him the Ant-Man suit. The suit gives Lang the ability to communicate with ants, shrink down to microscopic size and, in later MCU movies, grow to become several stories tall.

Related: Michelle Pfeiffer Wants To Make Ant-Man 3

The "Thanus" meme was created when fans speculated how the Avengers would manage to defeat the supervillain Thanos in Avengers: Endgame. Some fans theorized that Ant-Man could kill Thanos by shrinking, crawling in his butt, and then rapidly growing in size. This meme received particular attention online due to its graphic nature and sheer ridiculousness. Major websites published articles and videos speculating the validity of the theory. Some dedicated fans took the theory particularly seriously, addressing the meme from a strictly scientific angle. Even Neil DeGrasse Tyson shared his thoughts on the meme. Rudd, who is known for his comedic background, does find the meme amusing. During an episode of First We Feast's Hot Ones, host Sean Evans briefly asked what he thought about "Thanus." He sighs, and says "I consider it a lost opportunity", much to Evans' amusement.

Paul Rudd isn't the only member of the MCU to react to the "Thanus" meme. Josh Brolin, who plays the evil Titan, responded to the meme in an Instagram video. Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame directors the Russo Brothers also like the meme, commending fans on their creativity. More recently, Endgame writer Christopher Writer directly addressed the meme, debunking it entirely. He argues that if Thanos is able to take a punch from a being as powerful as the Hulk, Ant-Man would die if he tried to grow in Thanos' butt.

Marvel Studios has not made any formal announcements about Ant-Man 3. Even though the Quantum Realm (a place featured heavily in both the first Ant-Man movie and its sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp) was an integral part of Avengers: Endgame, Rudd isn't sure a third Ant-Man movie is being made. Rudd does have some major upcoming projects, including a starring role in the new Ghostbusters sequel. He is currently doing press for his new Netflix show Living with Yourself, as both the show's star and executive producer.

More: 10 Best Quotes From Avengers Endgame

Source: First We Feast/YouTube

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:10:21 +0000
Buffy The Vampire Slayer: 10 Worst Episodes (According To IMDb)
With 145 episodes under its belt, a spin-off, and many comics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a cultural phenomenon. Being well-received, the show has had an enduring success even after its cancellation in 2003. While it might be hard to believe for superfans, the show wasn’t always great.

RELATED: Buffy The Vampire Slayer: 10 Best Episodes (According To IMDb)

As blasphemous as it may seem, it is true that some episodes were just not good. Some people may have liked them, but overall, they are panned by the viewers. Here are the ten episodes that are truly the worst of what Buffy and the gang had to offer the viewers based on their ranking on IMDb.

10 Gingerbread (6.8)

When two children are found dead in a park alongside some witchcraft like symbols, the town goes mad. Most affected is Joyce, Buffy’s mom, who spearheads a campaign against the occult under the name Mothers Opposing the Occult or MOO for short. After Joyce Summers joins MOO, Sunnyvale turns into Salem.

At this point in the series, Willow had just started looking into the occult and was found to have witch symbols in her locker. Giles also loses all his books due to their inherent occult nature. Magic-users Amy, Willow, and Buffy are set to be burned at the stake, but they escape, allowing Buffy to kill the demon that was manipulating everyone. Also, Amy turns into a rat and stays that way.

9 Superstar (6.7)

When Jonathan takes over Buffy’s place, her central role is dearly missed. Buffy and the normal gang take a backseat as a former side character and sometimes villain Jonathan is front and center as the hero of Sunnydale. He is suave, strong, and better than everyone else in every way.

Buffy notices things aren’t what they seem, especially after a demon bearing the same mark as Jonathan attacks Sunnydale. Willow discovers that Jonathan performed an augmentation spell which also created the creature. The gang learns that the only way back to normal is for the creature to be destroyed. Rather than keep up the ruse, Jonathan ends up killing the demon and ending the spell.

8 Listening to Fear (6.7)

The truth about Dawn and Joyce’s sickness comes to light in this episode about a space demon that gravitates to the mentally ill. Joyce is due to have surgery in two days so Joyce, Dawn, and Buffy have some family time. A man in the hospital points at Dawn and says that she has nothing inside of her. The Queller, the demon, begins attacking people with mental illnesses.

RELATED: Buffy The Vampire Slayer: 5 Times Rupert Giles Saved The Day (& 5 Times He Almost Ruined Everything)

As the time for surgery draws near, Joyce goes into a craze and is targeted by the Queller. During a fight with Buffy, and Spike, who happens to be in the house stealing pictures of Buffy, the Queller is killed. The episode ends with Joyce finding out the truth about Dawn and asking Buffy to take care of her if something happens.

7 Where the Wild Things Are (6.6)

Buffy and Riley's intimacy sparks the appearance of ghost children which attack the gang. Buffy and Riley beat some demons then head back to Riley’s room. The house responds by giving the classic checklist of haunted clichés, such as a leaking faucet.

Xander, who is now driving an ice cream truck, tells Anya they should get together, but there is a line of children outside who hear him.

The gang finds out that Riley’s house used to be an orphanage and that the old caretaker was a horrible person who accidentally created poltergeists in the house. Anya stops Buffy and Riley from being intimate in the house and the poltergeist is stopped.

6 Goodbye Iowa (6.6)

A Frankenstein's monster-esque creature kills Riley and Buffy’s boss at the Initiative. Buffy, having been secretly working for the Initiative, spills her secrets to the gang. Later, Professor Maggie Walsh is found dead, causing a lot of problems for the Initiative. While investigating, it is learned that Maggie had been secretly drugging all of the soldiers, including Riley, who is now going through harsh withdrawals.

The monster, Adam, made of human, robot, and demon parts, tries to relate to Riley by calling him a brother, but that causes the two to fight. Adam kills a lot more people but escapes. Spike also has a side story where he is hiding from all sides of the conflict.

5 Go Fish (6.6)

The members of the swim team make perfect monsters that can swim. Buffy and the gang attend a party for the swim team and meet various members. Buffy gets flirted with, Jonathan gets dunked in an ice bath, and Xander gets jealous. Also, the skin of one of the swim team boys is found with nothing inside.

RELATED: Buffy The Vampire Slayer: 10 Worst Things The Scooby Gang Has Done, Ranked

The swim coach was actively turning his students into Gill Monsters and they begin attacking students at the school. While investigating, Buffy is captured and thrown into a hole where she is almost eaten. Xander saves her, then is attacked by the coach who falls into the hole and does get eaten. The monsters return to the sea, never to be seen again.

4 Doublemeat Palace (6.4)

Buffy gets a job at a fast-food restaurant and has a bad beef experience. After getting a job at Doublemeat Palace, Buffy investigates the contents of a new sandwich, which is too good to be true. After finding a finger, she comes to believe that employees are being turned into burger meat and attempts to find the truth, which leads to her being fired.

The human meat plot turns out to be a red herring and the true problem was a customer who happened to be a lamprey. Willow and Buffy kill it before it can eat anyone else.  Buffy gets her job back after revealing she knows the real secret ingredient, processed vegetables.

3 Bad Eggs (6.4)

Worried about teenage sex and pregnancy, a teacher gives out prehistoric parasites for the gang to look after in the form of eggs. They get the eggs and begin caring for them, but at night the eggs end up taking care of themselves. Buffy and Angel are on the hunt for two murderous vampires, but get distracted by each other’s lips.

The two weirdly talk about children and Buffy finds out she can’t have any, which somehow surprises her. The eggs hatch and begin controlling people including Willow and Cordelia. Buffy kills the mother creature from the inside and leaves covered in goo. She also gets grounded.

2 As You Were (6.4)

Riley shows up in town with a mission and a wife. Still working at Doublemeat, Buffy is met again by her ex Riley, who needs her help with a demon in town. As Riley and Buffy battle the demon at the bottom of a dam, Sam, Riley’s wife steps in to help. Buffy kills the demon and finds out that the couple was trying to get answers from it.

Buffy and Spike hook up throughout the episode, and Riley walks in on one of those times, believing Spike to be “The Doctor” who is housing some demon eggs. Spike says he doesn’t know anything, but Riley and Buffy find the eggs, which hatch and attack. Buffy grenades the eggs and creatures and Spike’s home. Buffy breaks up with Spike at the end as well.

1 Beer Bad (5.7)

Being an after-school special that just doesn’t work, the title is as ham-fisted as the episode is. Xander finds himself employed as a bartender somehow and begins serving a new beer called “Black Frost” to the patrons of the bar, including a love sickened Buffy. Buffy and her four new bar friends begin to exhibit strange behaviors as they drink the beer.

Eventually, Buffy and the four friends are reverted to caveman-like tendencies, including fear of fire and painting murals on walls. Willow and Buffy’s recent lover Parker are kidnapped by the four and locked in the bar which accidentally gets lit on fire. Cave-Buffy saves the two, gaining back some of her smarts before knocking Parker out with a club for fun.

NEXT: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 10 Storylines That Have Aged Poorly

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:10:53 +0000
Classic Sitcom Catchphrases: 5 That Are Hilarious (& 5 That Are Overrated)
Sitcoms are, by nature, super repetitive. Fans love watching the same characters, setting, and sometimes, the same situations week by week. It makes sense that many of these TV comedies have catchphrases that are said over and over again.

RELATED: 5 Sitcoms From The 90s That Are Way Underrated (& 5 That Are Overrated)

While some of these are funny and comforting, others are annoying and grating. Not every line of dialogue can be a winner, after all. Here are the five most hilarious classic sitcom catchphrases, along with five that are definitely overrated.

10 Hilarious: "Challenge accepted."

Whether you love or find How I Met Your Mother a bit irritating at times, you can't deny the fact that the sitcom has some good catchphrases. Arguably the best one is Barney saying "Challenge accepted."

RELATED: How I Met Your Mother: The 10 Best Episodes (According To IMDb)

This is the perfect line for this character since he's one of TV's most competitive characters. He never met a challenge that he didn't want to face immediately, and he always wants to win and be the best. No one gets tired of hearing Barney say this phrase.

9 Overrated: "Legen...wait for it... dary."

But HIMYM also has some truly bad catchphrases, including this super overrated one. While Barney saying "Legend... wait for it... dary" might have been funny the first time, it's definitely not funny now. It's used so often on the show that you can see it coming from a mile away, and you know that you're going to groan every time.

Also, it has to be said: none of Barney's adventures are really that "legendary," are they? He and Ted and the rest of the gang tend to go to the same bar all the time and do the same things. The catchphrase doesn't even seem all that relevant.

8 Hilarious: "You got it, dude."

Every time that Michelle Tanner says this classic sitcom catchphrase, fans are going to laugh. Full House has many catchphrases, and while some are annoying, we will never grow tired of little Michelle exclaiming "You got it, dude."

RELATED: 10 Best Episodes Of Full House (According To IMDb)

A good catchphrase will have an element of surprise, and that's the case here. You're not expecting a kid to say the word "dude" and that's what makes this so hilarious. Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen also deliver this line well every time, and while Stephanie exclaiming "How rude!" might feel overplayed, "You got it, dude" never does.

7 Overrated: "Bazinga!"

Sheldon Cooper often says "Bazinga!" on The Big Bang Theory and it honestly couldn't be more overrated. While the show is beloved and fans are sad that it's over, can anyone be that sad that this phrase isn't on TV anymore? (Okay, that's not totally true since the sitcom does live on in re-runs...)

Why does Sheldon say this word? Usually to tell the person who he's talking to that he said something funny. Well, isn't it obvious that he said something funny? Why is this necessary?

6 Hilarious: "Get Out!"

Elaine on Seinfeld has an awesome catchphrase: "Get out!" When people tell her something that she doesn't believe, she says these two words and sounds super surprised.

RELATED: Seinfeld: Jerry's Girlfriends, Ranked

"Get out!" must be counted among the most hilarious classic sitcom lines. It's even better that after she says it, Elaine will literally push someone (sometimes really hard). Physical comedy plus a great catchphrase? It's really no wonder that Seinfeld is one of the greatest sitcoms in history.

5 Overrated: "Whoa!"

Joey Russo says "Whoa!" a lot on the '90s show Blossom, and it's never funny. His character isn't that funny, either, since he's generally portrayed as a goofball who is girl crazy and who doesn't have a lot going on upstairs.

The most hilarious character on the show is arguably Blossom herself, since she's quirky and it's interesting to watch her as she comes of age. Joey feels like too old-school of a character to laugh at.

4 Hilarious: "Pretty, pretty, pretty good."

Larry David often says "Pretty, pretty, pretty good" on Curb Your Enthusiasm and it's always hilarious, making it a classic catchphrase that fans love.

RELATED: Seinfeld: 5 Times George Roped Jerry Into His Schemes (And 5 Times Jerry Roped George In)

There's just something about Larry's delivery when he says this line. He draws out each "pretty" and he sounds kind of genuine, kind of sarcastic. This is probably as positive and optimistic as Larry is going to get, so we'll take it (and we'll keep hoping for another season of Curb Your Enthusiasm... please, Larry?).

3 Overrated: "Cut it out."

And then there are the classic sitcom catchphrases that are irritating the first time and keep getting worse every time you hear them. It's almost like the memory of this phrase is enough to make you cringe.

That's the case with Joey's "Cut it out" catchphrase on Full House. It's clear that while he thinks this is quite possibly the funniest thing that anyone has ever said, no one else around him does. And that's true of fans of this show, too: many of us wish that Joey would stop saying this already. (Basically, we want him to cut it out. Sorry, we had to.)

2 Hilarious: "Yada, yada, yada."

Is there a better line on Seinfeld than "Yada, yada, yada?" This catchphrase is not only a complete classic, but it can apply to so many situations. When you're telling a long story and don't want to keep going, you can say it. When you want to hurry someone along, you can say it too. It's basically perfect.

RELATED: Seinfeld: 10 Nuggets of Wisdom from George Costanza

This catchphrase comes from the season eight episode "The Yada Yada" which is surprising since generally speaking, the last few seasons of this series aren't as good. But thankfully, we have this catchphrase.

1 Overrated: "How you doin'?"

In what is perhaps the most famous catchphrase from Friends, Joey often uses "How you doin'?" as his pick-up line of choice. And we have to say it: it's completely overrated.

Sure, Joey is a loveable and ditzy character, but it's not cute to watch him always try to pick up women. And this isn't a funny saying. It always seems silly, lame, and like he's trying way too hard. While Friends will always have tons of fans who can't stop rewatching the episodes, it would be great if we could all forget about this classic catchphrase.


NEXT: 5 Reasons Why Friends Was The Perfect 90s Sitcom (& 5 Why It's Seinfeld)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:10:40 +0000
Harry Potter: 10 Worst Things Hermione Granger Ever Did
Hermione Granger is often remembered as a strong, independent, and intelligent young woman. Usually seen with a book, Hermione was the brains of the Golden Trio. While she did not hit it off with Harry and Ron immediately, they became nearly inseparable after the troll incident. Afterward and throughout the rest of the Harry Potter series, Hermione is acknowledged as Harry's most loyal friend, even edging out Ron on certain occasions.

RELATED: Harry Potter: 15 Times Hermione Granger Was The Worst

Nothing got in her overall motivation to keep Harry safe and help him defeat Voldemort and his Deatheaters. As academically brilliant as Hermione is, not all of her choices align with the title, "Brightest Witch of Her Age."


In a world of magic, it gives the illusion that anything is possible. For Hermione, it gives the illusion that nearly anything is possible. She is more than willing to accept spells, potions, magical creatures, and other such attributes of the world, but divination is a step too far.

Divination does not follow a direct formula or textbook which is problematic for Hermione. She does not understand the craft of the class or how it is anything other than guesswork. She can not leave it at her displeasure though, she must constantly reinforce her beliefs, looking down on those who find the subject interesting.


Hermione's romantic feelings for Ron only grew throughout the series, as did her desire to see him succeed. Ron's sixth year Quidditch tryout for Keeper makes him a nervous wreck and he is unable to play to his full ability. During his turn, his nerves catch up to him while Cormac does spectacularly.

Wanting Ron to take the slot on the team, Hermione uses the confundus charm on Cormac, making him miss a shot as Ron's confidence grows. Although she had only wanted Ron to continue being on the team the act was still cheating.


Given the situation, if Hermione is going to go up against an authority figure, then likely she has a justified reason. However, in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, she creates a plan to steal ingredients to make polyjuice potion. While her actions were meant to find out the identity of the Heir of Slytherin, there was no guarantee that she would successful brew the potion.

RELATED: Harry Potter: 10 Reasons Why He Should Have Ended Up With Hermione

The potion only worked for Ron and Harry. Hermione's had included cat hair rather than human, landing her in the hospital wing. Had something gone wrong she could have left any one of them seriously hurt.


Always the best in class, Hermione is surprised that Harry is surpassing her in Potions, one of his worst subjects. While she is usually supportive of her friends' academic growth, she is not thrilled with the source of Harry's improvement. Harry's old textbook has notes in the margins contradicting those in everyone else's book.

It also holds spells neither of them has ever heard of with no explanation of what they do. Hermione actively tells him to get rid of the book and allows it to grow into a small feud between them.


In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry receives a Firebolt as a Christmas present. However, the gift has no name attached to it. Excited about the new broom, Harry and Ron ignore Hermione's first instinct, the broom was sent by Sirius Black. Sirius, considered to be a mass murderer on the run to kill Harry, is a likely suspect, yet Hermione is the only one concerned at the possibility.

Worried the gift was intended to harm Harry, Hermione goes behind his back to Professor McGonagall. Luckily, the broom is not cursed, and Sirius Black later proves himself to be innocent.


Harry, Hermione, and Ron made it a mission to retrieve the Sorcerer's Stone before Snape. However, they also wanted to keep it a secret to avoid getting into trouble or getting anyone else hurt or involved. Neville had beaten them to it, already in the common room when the trio are about to leave.

RELATED: Harry Potter: 10 Things About Hermione Granger That Haven't Aged Well

He had been waiting for them, prepared to stop them and goes as far as to say he will fight them to keep them from leaving. Even though she apologizes, Hermione does not explain her actions when she body binds Neville, leaving him on the floor. He is stuck there until Professor McGonagall finds him later.


Growing up in the muggle world, and later in Hogwarts, Hermione was often bullied for her intelligence and attention to learning and homework instead of social activities. For someone who had difficulty making friends until she met Harry and Ron, Hermione's treatment of Luna Lovegood when they first interact is quite hypocritical.

Luna is drastically different from Hermione, believing in creatures others can not see rather than Hermione's viewpoint of believing what is found in textbooks. Hermione's lack of patience for Luna's view of magic and life goes against everything she would have believed in before making her circle of friends.


Ron's popularity skyrocketed in the aftermath of his fantastic Quidditch performance. He is the life of the party in the Gryffindor Common Room and everyone is excited to congratulate him. Of everyone who celebrates, among them is Lavender Brown, another student in their year. Thrilled at receiving recognition by his peers and a kiss from Lavender, it is a successful party for Ron, but not as much for Hermione.

RELATED: Harry Potter: 5 Most Cowardly (& 5 Bravest) Gryffindors

Heartbroken that her impression that she and Ron were moving into more romantic territory was shown to be wrong after seeing him and Lavender together, Hermione leaves the party to have some time to herself. Harry quickly joins her, with Ron and Lavender following quickly behind. Hermione, upset at seeing them, sends charmed birds to attack Ron.


Hermione is arguably Harry's most loyal friend. While she stands by his side for every large, important moment, she does not come through in the aftermath of Voldemort's resurrection. While Hermione goes home to her parents and Ron to his family, Harry is left alone at the Dursley's with no news about what is happening in the wizarding world.

He is forced to watch for scraps on the local news for any oddities. When they reunite at Grimmauld Place, Hermione is quick to answer all questions, but that does not erase three months of silence.

1 S.P.E.W.

In Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, Hermione witnesses Barty Crouch treat his house-elf, Winky, awfully. In response to this as well as knowing about Dobby's history with the Malfoy family, Hermione invents S.P.E.W, the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare. It was created to protect house-elf rights and allow them the ability to have days off, get paid, or be allowed to be free.

However, while she believes her actions are helpful to house-elves, who are treated as slaves, this is not the case. Many tell Hermione that house-elves enjoy working and that most do not wish to be freed. Hermione powers on though, attempting to rally many to join the cause including Harry, Ron, and Neville. While the intent is to help, Hermione had not spoken to the house-elves directly about what they wanted for themselves in her determination to free them from what she believed was wrong.

NEXT: Harry Potter: 6 Reasons Ron Is Harry's Best Friend (& 4 Reasons It's Actually Hermione)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:10:15 +0000
Good Place: All The Clues To Season 4's Michael/Janet Twist

The Good Place served up another classic twist in its fourth and final season, but the clues were actually in plain view the entire time. Fresh off of last week's tease that a mysterious figure was en-route to the experimental neighborhood, Team Cockroach was trying to resolve a Magic Pictionary crisis when alarm bells started ringing. Rushing to the train station, the ominous newcomer was revealed to be Glenn rather than a version of Michael as had been widely predicted. The put-upon demon came bearing similarly bad news, however: there was still a traitor in their midst.

In a surprising move, Jason figured out that it was Janet rather than Michael who had been replaced. Jason's shrewd deduction came as a result of Bad Janet (who was posing as their Janet) forgetting her "not a girl" disclaimer when labeled as such. While some could question how Jason, of all people, was able to figure it out, it was actually expertly seeded a few episodes ago. Though slow-witted, Jason has often proven himself capable of catching on eventually. In this case, after multiple seasons of needing to be corrected, Jason began using such terms as "not-a-girl-friend" when referring to Janet. As such, it made all the sense in the world for him to notice Bad Janet's slip.

Related: The Good Place Is Great TV (But It's Good That It's Ending)

There were a number of other indicators pertaining to the twist. For starters, Janet seemed much angrier of late. Although it was explained away by an exhausting workload, it manifested in a number of telling ways. Most especially, she urged Tahani to punch gossip-columnist John in the face - which, as proven when Shawn's last assigned saboteur, Chris, went on a face-punching rampage through the neighborhood, is distinctly a Bad Place tactic. Similarly, a favored Bad Place torture method is to twist a body until parts snap off. When Janet had to put down Chidi Anagonye's Frankenstein horse creation, they revealed that they'd used a similar, unnecessarily grotesque method - especially given that Michael had revealed previously they could just explode such things out of existence. And speaking of exploding, the lie detector that Janet made conveniently malfunctioned to cause the Bad Place's whistleblower, Glenn, to explode.

Double Agent Janet also led the group to question Eleanor's leadership and spent a lot of time indulging Brent Norwalk, to the point that he was allowed to get obnoxiously drunk during said Magic Pictionary game. Again, at the time, it was portrayed as an inconvenience to Janet. However, with Brent closely resembling Shawn and their beloved demon overlords, it makes all the more sense Faux Janet would subconsciously lean closer to him than anybody else. Even Derek and Mindy's sex-toys provide somewhat of a clue. With everybody (even Michael) apprehensive to touch them, a few of them inexplicably made their way to the living room table during the episode. Given the Bad Place's proclivities, it could only have been Bad Janet that moved them - presumably to have something more in line with their sensibilities than flowers to look at.

Fans may still continue to worry about whether or not Michael is a spy - especially since he is now essentially guiding Jason away from the rest of the group and to the Bad Place. Given the fact Michael's seeming replacement seemed like the perfect red herring to hide the truth of Janet's actual replacement, however, that's probably not the case. Still, given the show's penchant for surprise, fans can never really say never. Whatever the case, there is no denying how brilliantly the show's writers seeded these latest reveals. And everyone will learn soon enough - the truth of Michael and how Jason fares in rescuing the real Janet - when The Bad Place continues.

More: The Good Place Pokes Fun At Captain Marvel Backlash

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:10:37 +0000
Avengers: Damage Control VR Experience Is Now Open | Screen Rant

For the very first time, fans of the MCU will get to stand alongside their favorite heroes in the new VR experience Avengers: Damage ControlThe groundbreaking attraction opens today in locations throughout the U.S. and features some of the MCU's most beloved characters. Marvel Studios has partnered with ILMxLAB and The VOID to bring the experience to life.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always stood out as one of the best and most beloved franchises in Hollywood. Just this year, the massive Avengers: Endgame became the highest grossing movie of all time, surpassing the previous champion AvatarEndgame's $2.8 worldwide total further cemented its staying power within pop culture, and after a summer of exciting news from San Diego Comic-Con and D23, it's clear it shows no sign of slowing down. While the MCU has previously expanded into television and other areas, Damage Control marks its first official step into the VR realm.

Related: The 10 Highest-Grossing Marvel Movies (According To Box Office Mojo)

The plot for Damage Control, as revealed by Marvel, follows a group recruited by Shuri (Letitia Wright) to test her new Emergency Response Suits, state of the art designs formed by Wakandan and Stark Industries technology. However, it's not long until dark forces rear their heads and threaten the entire world. Visitors must team up with heroes like Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), the Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), and Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) to save the day. It has been described as an experience that is "half virtual reality, half real-world set pieces, and all-around MCU."

Locations include New York City, Atlanta, Santa Monica, and Washington DC, and tickets are on sale online. Fans who visit during the opening weekend will be gifted with an exclusive poster. The last day of the attraction depends on the location, as it varies. This is not the first time a Disney property has been transformed into VR. Previous ILMxLAB and The VOID collaborations include Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire and Ralph Breaks VR. 

Considering how successful the MCU has become, it is no surprise that it would find a way to seep into VR. Damage Control has a lot to offer fans, with the perk of fighting enemies alongside some of the MCU's beloved characters being its most appealing factor. This is clearly for anyone who spent Endgame wishing they could join the battle against Thanos. It looks like a lot of fun, and the trailer suggests there may be more surprises for visitors to discover as they go along. Virtual reality may not be for everyone, but for those willing to dip their toes into it, this is a thrilling opportunity. Damage Control may even bring in some massive crowds, almost as if it were a standard MCU film.

More: Every MCU Character Confirmed For Phase 4

Source: Marvel

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:10:03 +0000
Zooey Deschanel Defends Lauren Conrad For Copying Baby Name

Actress Zooey Deschanel defended former The Hills star Lauren Conrad for supposedly copying her baby name idea by also naming her son Charlie Wolf. Deschanel thinks that it was an accident and it wasn't outright copying.

Conrad rose to fame at the beginning of the reality TV era when she was cast on the show Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County back in 2004, which led to her being cast on the original version of The Hills in 2006. The fashion designer left reality TV after The Hills' fourth season to pursue other endeavors - which now includes two fashion lines, multiple New York Times bestsellers, as well as the podcast Asking for a Friend. While Conrad also opted out of returning to The Hills reboot, The Hills: New Beginningsshe still has her hands full. Conrad and husband William Tell have welcomed their second child into the world. The couple welcomed their first son, William "Liam" Tell back in July of 2018 and just recently their second son, Charlie Wolf.

Related: Property Brothers’ Jonathan Scott Is Dating New Girl Star Zooey Deschanel

Fans noticed after Conrad posted her second son's birth announcement via Instagram, welcoming Charlie Wolf into the world. People connected the dots and remembered that just two years prior actress and singer Deschanel had just named her son the same name. She spoke to Us Weekly about the fact that they now both have sons named Charlie Wolf. The actress said, "That was so weird, right?"  She explained though, however, that she didn't think Conrad did it to be a copy cat, she thinks it was by accident, saying, "I don't think she knew it." 

The actress explained that she and Conrad cross paths from time to time and even have a mutual friend. The New Girl star explained, "We have a really good mutual friend, and she was like, 'Did you know that Lauren Conrad...' I said, 'No that's so funny!' She's like, 'I don't think she knew it.'" However, she did agree that the name Charlie Wolf "is a really specific name." 

Deschanel made it clear that she doesn't mind that Conrad's son and her son have the same name. The fact that she defended her shows that she doesn't mind sharing such an adorable baby name. It seems that The Hills alum and the New Girl star have a lot more in common now with sons of the same name. Great minds do think alike. Now that there is confirmed no bad blood, fans want is to see the two moms and sons having a play date with their matching sons.

Next: Spencer Pratt Says The Hills: New Beginnings Season 2 Will Have New Cast Members

Source: Us

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:10:10 +0000
Shawshank Redemption Cinematographer Hates The Most Iconic Shot

The Shawshank Redemption's cinematographer hates the movie’s most iconic shot. The 1994 prison drama is repeatedly lauded as one of the best Hollywood films of all time, receiving 7 Oscar nominations but failing to collect on any of them.

Despite its lack of Oscar victories, Shawshank has maintained a substantial following over time, remaining firmly in the top spot of IMDb’s top 250 movies of all time for years and solidifying itself as the most successful film of director Frank Darabont’s career. The film packs a lot of emotion into its two and a half hour running time and this is likely a major reason for its popularity. After being wrongly convicted of killing his wife, former accountant Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sent to prison, where he encounters the day to day horrors of incarceration, and befriends a solid crew of convicts, including Red (Morgan Freeman). There are numerous memorable moments and shots in the film, which frequently deals with themes of loss, isolation, friendship and, of course, redemption.

Related: 10 Hidden Details You Never Noticed In The Shawshank Redemption

In fact, the film holds such staying power that even those who haven’t seen it before are likely to recognize its iconic image of a man in the rain, spreading his arms to the heavens. The scene comes just moments after Andy escapes from prison and it is a deeply cathartic one for the audience as well as Andy. As beloved as that particular scene is, however, Games Radar has reported that Roger Deakins, the film’s cinematographer, can’t stand it. Blaming the fact that he feels he over-lit the shot in question, Deakins had this to say about the famed imagery:

“That’s one of those ones that I hate, because I over-lit it. In the script, it was a much longer sequence. Andy comes out of the sewer pipe, goes to the river, crosses the field and there’s a whole sequence where he gets on the train. In our schedule, we only had a night to shoot the whole thing and it was like, ‘That ain’t gonna happen.’ So we shot him coming out of the tunnel, and struggling up the river. By the time we got all the equipment there, we did that high shot and ended on that. Because it was a good way to shorten that whole sequence. It actually works much better than the extended sequence would have done.”

Fans of Shawshank are unlikely to be as critical about the scene, and for all Deakins’ talk of over-lighting such a pivotal moment, it clearly hasn’t harmed the film’s success or staying power in any significant way. Also, given that Deakins was nominated for an Oscar for his cinematography on Shawshank, it’s obvious that critical opinion doesn’t seem to hold any grudges over how the lighting was handled in what could arguably be regarded as the film’s most significant point. For his part, Deakins appears to be an artist who is his own worst critic. Shawshank has been described by some as a perfect film, and although Deakins might disagree with that, there’s no denying what the film has achieved and what it means to many.

It isn’t often that anyone involved with a film as big as Shawshank is will turn around and poke holes in their own involvement and contributions to it. At the same time, it’s not unheard of for filmmakers to not enjoy watching their own work because they feel that they see too many mistakes within it. This could very well be the case for Deakins, but hopefully the Oscar-winning cinematographer still understands that despite what he may feel about his work on The Shawshank Redemption, decades worth of adulation and repeat viewings prove that it’s a film with staying power, regardless of how any of its scenes are lit.

Next: It: All of Pennywise's Appearances in Other Stephen King Books

Source: Games Radar

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:10:21 +0000
Netflix Sued Over The Laundromat Movie By Panama Papers Law Firm

Netflix faces a lawsuit by the Panama Papers law firm over The Laundromat. Releasing on the streaming giant today, Steven Soderbergh’s film The Laundromat totes a cast of Hollywood’s finest, including Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Wright, and Sharon Stone.

Based on Jake Bernstein’s book Secrecy World: Inside the Panama Papers Investigation of Illicit Money Networks and the Global Elite, The Laundromat chronicles the unbelievable true events of the Panama Papers scandal. Regarded as one of the most elaborate financial crimes in history, the Panama Papers are documents containing personal financial information on wealthy individuals and public officials. Overseen by Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca & Co, the titular Panama Papers revealed offshore accounts, money laundering and tax evasion from world leaders, filmmakers, and celebrities. The two partners behind the controversial Mossack Fonseca, Jürgen Mossack (Oldman) and Ramón Fonseca (Banderas), have taken serious issue with their portrayal in Soderbergh's movie.

Related: 15 Insane Reasons People Sued Movies

As reported to Deadline, Fonseca and Mossack filed a libel and trademark infringement lawsuit against Netflix. Claiming The Laundromat “...defames and portrays the Plaintiffs as ruthless uncaring lawyers who are involved in money laundering, tax evasion, bribery, and other criminal conduct”, the plaintiffs request payment in damages. Furthermore, the lawyers demanded the film not be released. The lawsuit goes on to state that The Laundromat is riddled with false implications of the lawyers and tarnishes their reputation.

Fighting against the clock for the film’s release date, Netflix swiftly filed a motion against the lawsuit. Firing back, Netflix stated the lawsuit is “laughable” and that the pair had “Utterly failed to demonstrate irreparable harm that is an essential prerequisite to the emergency relief they seek”. Netflix believes the lawsuit infringes on the right of free speech. Recently, a judge transferred the case from Connecticut to Los Angeles.

News of The Laundromat’s production has been public for over a year. Last month, the film made the festival circuit with screenings at the Venice Film Festival and Toronto. Needless to say, filing a lawsuit days before the film is set to drop on Netflix is poor timing on Mossack and Fonseca’s part. Films based on real events, including Captain Phillips, Winnie, and Spotlight, have faced legal action by those depicted in the movie but went on to be successful. The Laundromat has been on the Oscar radar for quite some time and will no doubt pull ahead as a success, despite the lawsuit.

Next: Netflix's The Laundromat Cast & Character Guide

The Laundromat is now available to stream on Netflix.

Source: Deadline

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:26 +0000
Keke Palmer & Sarah Haines Turn into Men on Watch What Happens Live

On Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Keke Palmer and The View co-host Sara Haines surprised audiences with disguises. With Andy in on the joke, they fooled The Office guests Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

Cohen hosts a late-night talk show, usually following episodes of The Real Housewives, called Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Celebrities are guests at "Andy's Clubhouse," as the host refers to it as, where they play games, spill the tea, and hangout. The show is full of surprises and it was no different when Keke and Sara came on the show disguised as men.

Related: Flipping Out’s Jeff Lewis Flips Out Over Andy Cohen’s Joke About Dating Ex Gage Edward

On Watch What Happens Live, Andy invited Keke and Sara on the show and referred to them as Kellan and Sean and told his other guests, Angela and Jenna, that the two "men" were two members of the What What Happens Live I.T. department. The two women played guest bartenders and The Office's Angela and Jenna didn't recognize them to be women at all. With the help of Academy Award-winning makeup artists and skilled voice and movement coaches, these two women got to see and feel what it would be like to be the opposite sex. The two women were transformed into male versions of themselves with wigs, fake facial hair, bodysuits, and wardrobe that completely changed their appearance. Along with the changed look, the voice and movement coaching paid off as they lowered their voices and changed their posture. See the clip below:

At the end of the show, Andy reveals Kellan and Sean's identities to the guests and the viewers at home by saying, "In honor of Bravo's new show, In a Man's World, which is executive produced by Viola Davis. This follows women as they transform into men for an eye-opening social experiment." Andy then turned to the "men" and said, "You guys have a special surprise, Kellan and Sean." That's when they held up a picture of who they are without all of the makeup, leaving Angela and Jenna completely in shock. Kiki and Sara revealed how hard it was for them to not be themselves. Andy was saying that they both turned out to be "very handsome guys."

In a Man's World will be a limited series that airs every Tuesdays at 10pm EST on Bravo with the intent to show women how it would be like to live as a man for a day. The debut of this controversial social experiment television show will be a brand new concept for the Bravo channel, but with the channel being known for bringing the drama and controversy - it should be a perfect match.

Next: Michael Darby Denies Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen airs Sunday-Thursday at 11pm EST on Bravo.

Source: Watch What Happens Live

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:04 +0000
Disney's Live-Action Pinocchio Eyes Robert Zemeckis as Director

Oscar-winner Robert Zemeckis has entered talks to direct Disney's live-action Pinocchio remake. Save for Tim Burton's Dumbo, just about every one of the Mouse House's live-action or CG retellings of its animated classics so far has been a huge commercial success. Aladdin and The Lion King both topped $1 billion this year alone, as did Beauty and the Beast in 2017 and (very nearly) The Jungle Book before them. As such, it's no surprise that Disney has turned its eye to re-imaginging some of its older animated features next, including its 1940 adaptation of Carlo Collodi's story Pinocchio.

The live-action Pinocchio was originally expected to begin filming this year, with Paul King (Paddington 1 & 2) directing from a script by Chris Weitz (who also cowrote Disney's live-action Cinderella). However, back in January, King stepped down for reasons that were never reported on, and the film's been on hold ever since. However, it looks like the famous wooden boy may be on his way to becoming a real-life person once again.

Related: Read SR's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Review

According to Variety, Zemeckis is now in early discussions to direct Pinocchio for Disney. The filmmaker has apparently been eyeing the project since this summer, but was still in-production on Warner Bros.' new adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's horror novel The Witches at the time (ahead of its scheduled release in 2020), and wanted to finish filming before he signed on for his next movie.

The Back to the Future 1-3, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Forrest Gump director is far from a stranger to literary adaptations like Pinocchio, having previously brought stories like The Polar Express, Beowulf, and A Christmas Carol to the big screen during his motion-capture moviemaking phase in the 2000s. Disney's Pinocchio remake, unlike those films, will combine live-action with animation (computer animation, to be specific), which, of course, is also something that Zemeckis has done all too well in the past. Assuming he signs on, it seems the plan is for Zemeckis to begin production sometime in 2020 (even as Netflix and Guillermo del Toro press on with their stop-motion take on Pinocchio for release in the next couple years).

In the decade or so since his return to live-action directing, Zemeckis has focused on making dramas either intended for older audiences (Flight, Allied) and/or based on real-life events (The Walk, Welcome to Marwen), while at the same time still tinkering with filmmaking technology like 3D and, yes, motion-capture. However, after Marwen bombed at the box office last year, he seems to have started moving back to four-quadrant crowd pleasers again, beginning with The Witch and, possibly, continuing with Pinocchio. Disney's live-action remakes to date has tended to be faithful to a fault, so it'll be interesting to see if someone like Zemeckis - again, should he sign on - can mix things up a little more with a fresh spin on this particular fairy tale.

NEXT: All the Live-Action Disney Remakes in Development

Source: Variety

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:10 +0000
10 Romance Movie Masterpieces You've Probably Never Seen
From romantic comedies to dramas and epic tragedies, there are romance movies that leave a lasting impression, with some even qualify as masterpieces.

What makes them masterpieces? It could be their honesty, intriguing characters, well-written plot, unique story structure, or brilliant imagery. Then there are the masterpieces that were once popular, and now they have disappeared into the seldom-watched, rarely remembered.

RELATED: 10 Best Romantic Netflix Movies for Couples 

Below is a list of 10 romantic movie masterpieces that many people have probably not seen or only vaguely remember.

10 Legend

Before Tom Cruise was Tom Cruise, he was the main character in a 1985 Ridley Scott movie called Legend. The fantastical romance featured an innocent love (Jack and Lili), unicorns, and the frightening darkness. Jack must save the world from darkness and restore the unicorn's horn, which was chopped off, to bring balance.

Additionally, Lili has been taken by the darkness. We see this in a horrifying moment when Lili is seduced by a dark dress, and ultimately, becomes captured in it. Despite Jack's allies telling him that Lili is beyond saving, he doesn't give up. The film is beautifully shot with images that linger.

9 Just Wright

Of a much lighter fare than LegendJust Wright is a romantic comedy featuring Queen Latifah and Common. Queen Latifah stars as Leslie, a physical therapist, and Common stars as Scott, an injured NBA player. While they share a friendly connection, Scott initially falls for Morgan, Leslie's somewhat superficial but beautiful friend.

At this point, the plot seems to play with a familiar romantic comedy trope, the ugly duckling. However, Just Wright skirts with the trope and then avoids it. Leslie doesn't change or dress differently for Scott, and he just gets to know her better. In addition, this film has a very feel-good, oozing warmth.

8 Warm Bodies

Although perhaps not regarded exclusively as a romantic movie, few movies attest to the power of love quite like Warm Bodies. In this universe, there are humans, zombies (who retain a small smudge of their humanity), and boneys (who retain no humanity whatsoever).

RELATED: The 5 Scariest Zombie Movies (And the 5 Funniest) 

R falls for a human girl, Julie Grigio. He protects her from being a meal to other zombies, and they get to know each other. R's love for Julie changes him. He starts to be more alive, literally, and that love impacts everyone around them.

7 Austenland

Jane, the main character, is a big Jane Austen fan. Although not wealthy, she scraps together what little money she has to attend a Jane Austen resort (Austenland) where they all act their own versions of the Jane Austen tales. They wear period garb and have romantic interests. Each guest's adventure is supposed to end in a mock wedding. Charming, right?

Not so much, since Jane is not wealthy, she's treated poorly. Still, she's put in a potential love triangle. Which love is true and which is only part of the fantasy world that Austenland creates?

6 Always Be My Maybe

As this is a more recent one, it is more likely that some have already seen Always be My Maybe; however, since the Netflix film isn't mainstream, it may have escaped the romantic movie radar. Sasha and Marcus grew up together.  Young adult Sasha and Marcus awkwardly have sex, and due to this, they don't know how to be around each other, ending their friendship.

Cue years later, a very successful Sasha (chef) opens a restaurant in the old neighborhood. What happens next is rather predictable, although the couple does experience a few bumps in the path of reignited love, including one very special bump (a hilarious Keanu Reeves). Since this movie was written and performed by comedians, the comedy feels natural.

5 Like Water for Chocolate

Like Water for Chocolate is a sensual delight of both mouth-watering culinary action and romantic love. It's a tale in the vein of magical realism. Our heroine, Tita, is forbidden to marry by her strict mother. Since she is the youngest, she must stay single to take care of her mother and her older sister(s). This is the family tradition.

RELATED: 10 Banned Books Made Into Movies

Tita's love interest, Pedro, marries her oldest sister just so he can be near her. For a while, the only way they can communicate is through Tita's food. Whatever she feels is communicated through her food. This provides for great scenes of sensory delight.

4 Love & Sex

While this indie movie didn't receive the best reviews during its time and fell into relative obscurity, the message and honesty behind it are truly timeless. Told in a list-like structure, similar to the better known and more popular High Fidelity, Kate looks through her biggest romances and heart-breaks. As a magazine writer, she's tasked by her editor to write a how-to-type article for achieving romance and love. Kate jabs that she could be better equipped to write a how-to article about sex.

The film has great lines about the importance of timing in finding romance, and how in a long relationship love can seem as ordinary as asking for a cheese sandwich. On top of this, the film is one of the few to show a character go through a miscarriage and grieve. A film truly ahead of its time but seldom seen, it's definitely worth a watch.

3 Kissing Jessica Stein

This is a unique movie about a woman who identifies as straight answering a woman-seeking-woman advertisement and discovering that her sexuality isn't as clear-cut as she once thought. Jessica keeps it quiet, initially, as she's uneasy about her sexuality. However, when she and Helen (her girlfriend) visit her family, and her mother finds out, we get one of the most beautiful scenes of family acceptance and love.

RELATED: 10 Romantic Movies for People Who Hate Romance

On top of the story, what also makes this film a masterpiece is how it was created as recounted by the cast on People TVa film with a shoe-string budget and a screenplay written by the two leads.

2 Stardust

A lovely fantastical/science fiction romantic adventure, Stardust has an excellent story-line, characters, musical score, and cinematography. Visually, it is a stunning film. In it, Tristan scales a wall to a dangerous world so that he can give a fallen star to a woman he's wooing.

Tristan discovers that the fallen star is a woman named Yvaine. Initially, Tristan still wants to give Yvaine to the other woman, but then he ends up protecting her. The star is in danger since her heart can give youth to the evil old witches and power to the competing princes. This journey causes them to fall in love, a power that gives them a chance against all their enemies.

1 Amélie

When it was a new film, Amélie, was very popular. However, in recent years, some might have overlooked the French film. Amélie is a very introverted heroine who spends the whole film helping others while trying to get out of her shell.

Amélie meets another artistic introverted person, but she's unsure if she can take this final step and risk opening up the door to a new world. Told in a quirky fashion, it is almost impossible to not be swept along for the ride as Amélie tries to find love and herself along the way.

NEXT: 5 MCU Romances We Loved (And 5 That Didn't Work At All) 

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:57 +0000
Stand By Me Characters Characters Sorted Into Hogwarts Houses
It's difficult to imagine most Stephen King characters outside Eyes of the Dragon attending classes with Harry Potter at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but if the boys of Stand by Me, or Stephen King's novella The Body, were able to play cards, use their secret knock and find a body in the Forbidden Forest, we've no doubt the language used at the castle would be much more colorful.

RELATED: 10 Great Movies To Watch After Binging Stranger Things

If Ace, Eyeball and everyone else in Castle Rock were transported to the wizarding world as well, tattoos at Hogwarts might become commonplace, and Muggles would suddenly find themselves without mailboxes. Here are the Stand By Me Characters Characters Sorted Into Hogwarts Houses.

10 Chris: Gryffindor

Chris Chambers is without a doubt the bravest character in Stand by Me. Not only does he have to put up with an abusive family, but he had the guts to do so much, from returning the milk money he stole even though he still got in trouble to daring to study hard and become something better.

Chris' last moments in life were even braver as he attempted to deescalate a fight and lost his life in the process. Chris is definitely Gryffindor material, as he is brave in many different ways.

9 Gordie: Ravenclaw

The obvious brain of the group, Gordie Lachance is as creative as Luna Lovegood with his storytelling abilities. Like Hermione, he helped his best friend succeed through school. Although he's naturally bright, Gordie feels a bit ashamed about his capabilities, mostly because he wants to be with his friends instead of pursuing accelerated classes.

Gordie carries the weight of the world on his shoulders, or at least he has since Denny passed away, and without Chris he likely wouldn't have chosen a rigorous academic course load. He otherwise has a good head on his shoulders and is the only one of the four to survive into midlife in the book.

8 Teddy: Gryffindor

While Teddy Duchamp certainly has some Slytherin and Hufflepuff qualities, his strongest quality is also unfortunately the one that just doesn't always serve him best — his nerve. Teddy is fearless to a fault and he can get into trouble for it. From taunting Milo Pressman's dog and using his sharp tongue to provoking bullies to trying to dodging a train, Teddy often comes off as unhinged, which is likely due to his unstable, abusive father.

RELATED: Where Are They Now? The Cast Of Stand By Me

Teddy would be the type of Gryffindor to suggest an outrageous prank or dare and be met with a simultaneous "I'm out!" from both Weasley twins.

7 Vern: Hufflepuff

Vern Tessio is a sweet kid who forgets the secret knock and loves nothing more than a good snack, particularly cherry-flavored Pez. Jerry O'Connell, who played Vern, certainly grew into his looks later, but as Vern, he endured bullying by both his enemies and his friends, as many heavy-set kids unfortunately can attest to as their norm.

Still, Vern remained loyal to Gordie, Teddy and Chris, lovingly dubbing hanging out with his friends a good time and easily forgiving them for the way they treat him, which is much more than we can say for Teddy, who nearly refuses to forgive Chris.

6 Ace: Slytherin

Of all of Stephen King's creations, John "Ace" Merrill is one of the most terrifying because he's so relatable. Everyone has an Ace Merrill in their past, and many people are haunted by a sadistic bully like that their whole lives. Ace takes utmost pleasure in harming people, and he actively plans stunts for his gang to pull, like destroying property.

Ace was ready to charge Chris Chambers with his knife over the glory of finding the body of Ray Brower, and even Eyeball, who didn't care about Ace possibly burning his little brother earlier in the film, says Ace is going to far — but hesitatingly so, since even Eyeball is afraid of his leader.

5 Charlie: Slytherin

Charlie Hogan is obviously the most fearful member of Ace Merrill's gang. When he stumbles upon the body of Ray Brower with Billy, he's terrified and whines so much that even the younger boys mock him. Charlie might seem like the Peter Pettigrew of Stand by Me, but his sense of self-preservation lands him into the Slytherin House along with most of his friends, along with a likely trip to Azkaban later, if not Shawshank.

Charlie's best friend and Vern's brother, Billy Tessio, is usually with him. The braver of the two, Billy would still end up in Slytherin as well, especially given his love of stealing things.

4 Milo Pressman: Slytherin

While nobody likes trespassers, junkyard owner Milo Pressman takes particular pleasure in taunting the tweens and teens who enter his domain unannounced, siccing his dog Chopper onto anyone who deigns jump his fence.

RELATED: 10 Movies To Watch Next If You Loved IT: Chapter 2

That may be within his rights as the owner of the property, but the fact that he taunts the kids while doing it, becoming infamous for training his dog to harm certain body parts, and making comments about Teddy's "loony" father, points toward a sadism that's often only found in the Slytherin house. Of course, we see Pressman as more of a Squib, Filch-like figure instead.

3 Denny: Hufflepuff

Gordie's late big brother, Denny Lachance, is the Cedric Diggory of Stand by Me. He's a sweet and goofy teenager whom everyone loved and admired, sometimes to a fault, much like Cedric. Even clerks at the store remember Denny with reverence, asking Gordie if he's Denny's little brother.

Denny supported Gordie and his writing even when his old man completely ignored the poor kid. The loss of Denny meant the loss of everything good in Gordie's home life, which is why he always wore his brother's hat, and when Eyeball stole the memento, Gordie was devastated. Denny's kindness and loyalty would have made him a great Hufflepuff.

2 Mr. Lachance: Slytherin

Who tells their child, "It should've been you," after their sibling just passes away? To be fair, Mr. Lachance does this in Gordie's dream and not during the actual funeral — as far as we know — but the feelings are definitely there every time he looks at his younger, less athletically-inclined, more intellectual child. Gordie is the forgotten child once his big brother is gone, even to his mother, who gave him minimal attention when Denny was living, but Mr. Lachance is downright mean.

Instead of helping his son heal, Mr. Lachance only belittles him and his choice of friends, asking why he can't have "friends like Denny's." Lachance's selfishness and cruelty place him on Lucius Malfoy's team. Grown Gordie, pictured here, is nothing like his father.

1 Eyeball: Slytherin

Eyeball Chambers is the second-most terrible character in Ace Merrill's gang, only second to Ace himself. Eyeball is cruel and takes great pleasure in tormenting his brother and his friends, not even intervening when Ace threatens Chris with a lit cigarette.

Eyeball belongs in Slytherin if he belongs anywhere, as he would happily take up arms with the Death Eaters after graduating from Hogwarts. The only question would be where he'd fall among the ranks, which would likely be near the top, since he's not as spineless and mindless as many of Ace's other goons.

NEXT: The 5 Best & Worst Stephen King Film Adaptations (According To IMDb)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:56 +0000
Final Destination: 5 Characters Who Had It Coming (& 5 Who Deserved To Live)
The Final Destination series is nearing its 20th anniversary and there are still some deaths in the film that fans can’t forget. Gore is usually a part of most horror movies and the Final Destination films often rely on gore to shock audiences. The first film was about a teenager having a premonition of his plane exploding after takeoff, only for it to actually happen.

Related: 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The Final Destination Series

Each film after dealt with a similar scenario, with the survivors being killed off one by one in often gruesome ways. There has been five Final Destination movies total, but some of the deaths stand out more than others. Even though death doesn't discriminate, there are some people in the Final Destination movies that deserved to die more than others. Here is Final Destination: 5 Characters Who Had It Coming (And 5 Who Deserved To Live).

10 Had It Coming: Hunt

While The Final Destination is often considered the worst movie in the franchise, it does still have some memorable deaths. One character to meet his maker in a graphic way was Hunt (Nick Zano), who is at a public swimming pool when his lucky coin rolls into the pool.

Hunt dives in after it but gets stuck on the suction drain. Hunt gives it everything he’s got to get unstuck, but the suction is just too much and pulls his guts through the pipe and spits them out above ground. Throughout the film, Hunt was seen as an obnoxious and insensitive character, so most people weren't really upset to see him go.

9 Deserved To Live: Rory

Rory, played by Jonathan Cherry, was one of the survivors of the Route 23 pileup. After Rory and the gang go off to find Isabella Hudson, their car crashes into a farm. The paramedics and a news van come to the scene, the latter of which almost runs over a young man named Brian Gibbons.

Rory saves the kid from being hit by the truck but dies soon after when he walks off to do more drugs. When Kat dies, a chain reaction starts which ends with the news van exploding and shooting a barbed wire fence at Rory. Rory didn’t have time to react and his body is cut into three pieces. Rory may have been a heavy drug user, but he was often more helpful than others in the group.

8 Had It Coming: Frankie

By far the most irritating character of Final Destination 3 was Frankie Cheeks. Frankie was one of the survivors of the Devil’s Flight roller coaster crash, who also harasses any girl he sees. Despite Frankie surviving the crash, he is the third person to be killed by death’s design.

Frankie is in front of Wendy and Kevin at a fast-food restaurant, when Wendy sees an uncontrolled truck coming down the road. The two narrowly escape being killed in the crash and are able to jump out of the car. Frankie isn’t so lucky, though, as the engine cuts off the back of his head and the blades to the cooling fan become lodged in his skull. Based on his treatment of women alone, Frankie was one character who certainly had it coming.

7 Deserved To Live: Tim

Tim Carpenter was yet another survivor of the Route 23 pileup that meets an even nastier demise after he avoided the car crash. Tim was on the way to the dentist with his mother, but Kimberly made them miss their appointment when she held up traffic. Tim couldn’t avoid the dentist however and ended up going a few days later.

Related: 10 Scariest Horror Movie Monsters That We Never Actually Saw On Screen

After the dentist walks out of the room, a plastic blowfish toy accidentally falls in his mouth and nearly suffocates him. A nurse saves him from this fate, but after the appointment, Tim walks outside with his mother and runs after a group of pigeons. This causes the construction workers to hit a lever and drop a giant glass pane on the boy, crushing him to death. Tim may have not been the most well-behaved teenager, but he didn't do anything to warrant such a grisly death.

6 Had It Coming: Lewis

When Wendy has her premonition of the roller coaster crash, Lewis mocks her, which causes a fight with Kevin. After they get kicked off the ride, Lewis continues to act very arrogantly and even mocks death. When Kevin and Wendy come to a gym to warn him about his fate, he is too full of himself to take them seriously.

Then, two swords that were on display fall and cut the wires attached to the weights Lewis was using. Thinking he avoided death once again, he pushes the weights of the machine, which fall down and crush his head. Lewis was too self-centered to really be a team player, which ultimately led to his death since he wouldn't listen to Wendy and Kevin.

5 Deserved To Live: Lori

In The Final Destination, Lori is one of the last to die in Nick’s premonition. At the beginning of the film, Lori is killed in an explosion, but her death in Nick’s second premonition is much more gruesome.

When Nick has his premonition about the movie theater accident, he arrives in time to save Lori. They run out of the theater and down an escalator, which is destroyed by a falling beam. Nick tries to save Lori, but her leg gets caught in the belt of an escalator, which sucks her in and grinds her up. Since this was just one of Nick's premonitions, Lori didn't actually die in this way but was later decapitated by a truck.

4 Had It Coming: Olivia

Olivia Castle was a character in Final Destination 5 that was saved from a bridge collapsing after Sam had a premonition about the accident. Olivia was often rude to Candice and even laughed at the funeral for the victims of the North Bay Bridge collapse. Her death comes when she is going to get Lasik eye surgery. She is incredibly nervous about the procedure, which only gets worse when the doctor leaves the room and she starts to hear beeping from the machine.

Turns out, the water cup she had left in the lobby had fallen and caused an outlet to short circuit. This caused the Lasik eye machine to turn on and cut wildly into her eyeball and hand. Olivia is able to escape the chair she is strapped into, but twists her ankle on a teddy bear eye and falls out a window to her death.

3 Deserved To Live: Ashley & Ashlyn

Ashley and Ashlyn are two girls who survived the Devil’s Flight coaster crash, only to be killed in a tanning bed. The girls go to get their tan on, but the owner is busy on an important phone call. Seeing that Ashley and Ashlyn are regulars, he lets them operate their own machines.


The condensation from a Slurpee cup short circuits the VAC machine, causing the tanning beds to go well past the temperature they are set to. The girls try to get out, but a shelf had fallen in between their tanning beds, which caused both of them to get trapped. The tanning beds get so hot that their goggles melt to their face and the lightbulbs ignite which causes their beds to catch on fire. Ashley and Ashlyn were the popular girls in High School, but they didn't deserve to die since they were usually nice to those around them.

2 Had It Coming: Isaac

Much like Frankie from Final Destination 3, Isaac is another character who spends a lot of the movie harassing women. Isaac goes to get a massage after stealing a coupon from his deceased coworker’s desk. Being irritated with Isaac’s behavior, the woman decides to give him an acupuncture treatment.

After Isaac has dozens of needles in his body, a fire starts and one of the legs of the table he is laying on breaks, causing him to fall and make the needles pierce his body. Isaac is able to crawl away from the flames to the other half of the room. Just when he thinks he is safe, a giant Budai statue that he had tapped for good luck comes crashing down and squashes his head. Isaac was an overall obnoxious character who harassed women, so fans were likely happy to see him go.

1 Deserved To Live: Candice

Candice Hooper is the girlfriend of Peter Friedkin in Final Destination 5. Candice wants to skip her gymnastics practice, but Peter convinces her to stay where she ultimately dies. One of her teammates named Porter is on the balance beam, and steps on a screw, which causes her to fall off and knock over a powder bowl.

Not being able to see from the powder blown in her face, Candice loses her grip and lets go of the high beam. When she lands, her spine cracks and her legs flip over the back of her head, causing one of the bones to shoot through her thigh. Candice didn't really do anything wrong in the short amount of time she was in the movie, so she didn't deserve one of the most gruesome deaths of the entire series.

Next: Final Destination: 10 Best Death Scenes, Ranked

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:53 +0000
Nancy Drew: 5 Ways The CW Show Is Better Than Veronica Mars (& 5 Ways Veronica Mars Is Better)
Nancy Drew is the kind of iconic fictional character who has been adapted many times for the screen, starting in the 1930s with a few movies. After Emma Roberts played the famous sleuth in the 2007 film Nancy Drew and Sophia Lillis took on the role in the 2019 film Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, plus some TV shows, it was time for a more recent TV adaptation.

RELATED: Nancy Drew: 10 Movie And TV Series Adaptations

Kennedy McMann stars as Nancy in the new CW drama, which has plenty of surprises, exciting characters, and nostalgia for fans to get into. It's the kind of series that feels both fresh and brand new but also has an old-fashioned quality to it. It also reminds us of another teenage detective show: Veronica Mars. Let's compare the two shows and see how they fare next to each other. Here are five things that Nancy Drew does better than Veronica Mars, and five reasons why Kristen Bell's series is the best one.

10 Nancy Drew: The Atmosphere

The atmosphere of the CW Nancy Drew show totally beats out Veronica Mars. The Kristen Bell-starring drama is shot like a typical teen show, and it's fairly bright and colorful. There are a few nice shots of Veronica and her dad, Keith (Enrico Colantoni), working in their office, but the way that the show is filmed isn't really anything special.

RELATED: 10 Things You Missed On Veronica Mars

Nancy Drew, on the other hand, has an incredible atmosphere that is tough to look away from. The creepy tone of the series and the fog sets a great mood. There's a lot of color contrast as well: a lot of the scenes in the pilot are shot at night, making everything very dark and spooky, but Nancy's wearing a bright blue waitress uniform.

9 Veronica Mars: The Relationships

Sure, Nancy Drew is a new show, but her relationship with Ned Nickerson (Tunji Kasim) is pretty standard teen drama fare. Yes, they like each other, and yes, they have problems and obstacles that they have to get through.

Veronica Mars may be about solving mysteries and getting bad guys, but it's also known (and praised) for its relationships, too. Who can forget the love triangle between Logan Echolls (Jason Dohring), Veronica, and Duncan Kane (Teddy Dunn)? Or even the non-romantic relationships, like the friendship between Veronica and Wallace Fennel (Percy Daggs III) or Cindy "Mac" Mackenzie (Tina Majorino)? The show always had so much heart.

8 Nancy Drew: The Seaside Town Setting

While Neptune has its moments, it's honestly just a dull California town that feels like it's seen better days. A lot of the buildings look like they could use a new paint job and some attention, from Veronica's apartment complex to her dad's office to her high school.

RELATED: Kristen Bell's 10 Most Iconic Roles, Ranked

Nancy Drew has a much better setting as it takes place in the seaside town of Horseshoe Bay, Maine. Even the name alone is awesome. It definitely looks the kind of place where something bad is going to happen (and, of course, a lot of bad things have already occurred). And it's just plain beautiful to look at. You almost want to grab a cup of coffee or bowl of soup at The Claw... although, maybe not now that someone was killed right outside...

7 Veronica Mars: The Father/Daughter Connection

Nancy is pretty pissed at her dad, Carsen Drew (played by Scott Wolf), since her mom passed away from cancer and the two have zero relationship now. It would be impossible to say that their father/daughter connection is anywhere close to the one that Veronica and Keith Mars share.

Veronica Mars portrays this family bond a lot better, and it's such a real family dynamic that it often feels like a documentary. They take turns making dinner, although it's often junk food (which is adorable), and they try their best to keep certain things private. It's hard to see Nancy and Carson ever sharing this type of bond.

6 Nancy Drew: Nancy's Backstory

Since fans don't get to spend a ton of screen time with Veronica's mom, it never really feels like she's a big, important part of the show. Sure, her disappearance is kind of interesting, but she's not a very well-developed character. It feels like Keith and Veronica are supposed to be a father/daughter duo.

RELATED: Veronica Mars: 5 Things That Had The Original Spark (& 5 Things That Were Missing)

Nancy's backstory is a lot more compelling. The fact that her mom died of cancer and she pushed her college plans aside makes her a sympathetic hero. After all, she's not perfect, and she's had some tough times. And it's clear that she used to be a super brilliant detective but has taken a bit of a backseat... although now things are changing. It'll be cool to see what she can solve and find out.

5 Veronica Mars: The Mysteries

Sure, it's creepy that a socialite was killed in the pilot of Nancy Drew, and Nancy seems pretty adept when it comes to solving mysteries and finding things that others can't. But honestly, no mystery on the new CW drama can hold a candle to the ones on Veronica Mars.

Each season has a fascinating focus: Lilly Kane's murder in the first season, the bus crash in the second, the campus assaults in the third, and the beachy real estate plot in the fourth. And, of course, every episode follows the mystery-of-the-week formula that fans have grown to love.

4 Nancy Drew: The Pilot

The pilot of Nancy Drew is also a lot better than the first episode of Veronica Mars. While the latter was fine for letting fans know what the show would be about, from Keith and Veronica's adorable banter to Lily's murder, the former really shines in its inaugural episode.

RELATED: Veronica Mars: 5 Times Veronica Was A Better Detective Than Her Dad (& 5 Times He Schooled Her)

Everything is interesting, from learning about Nancy's family history to the fact that she deferred her college dreams to the cast of characters at The Claw, the restaurant where she works. And, of course, the two mysteries are still pretty great: the socialite who was killed and the legend of Lucy Sable.

3 Veronica Mars: The Humor And Clever Wit

Not many episodes of Nancy Drew have aired yet, but the jokes and sense of humor on the show don't even come close to the clever dialogue on Veronica Mars. Whether the teen sleuth is chatting with her dad, Wallace, or literally anyone else, she always has a good comeback.

For example, when Wallace says, "I was gonna hang out with some of the guys on the team at lunch" Veronica's reply is, "And ruin the sanctity of our lunch duo? You know that'll send me crying to the bathroom." It's hard to imagine Nancy Drew, which is a bit more serious, having a line like that.

2 Nancy Drew: The End Of The Pilot Twist

When Nancy Drew begins, viewers learn about Lucy Sable. She died almost 20 years before and it seems like she slipped off the town cliff. As Nancy narrates, "Dead Lucy. Horseshoe Bay's most infamous sea queen wore her crown for only one night. People say she still haunts our town."

RELATED: 10 Things From Veronica Mars That Haven’t Aged Well

That would be awesome enough... but then the ending of the pilot brings an incredible twist. Nancy goes into the attic in her house and sees a dress with blood all over it that is, yup, Lucy's.

1 Veronica Mars: The Main Character

The final thing that Veronica Mars does better than the CW Nancy Drew show? That would be the portrayal of the main character. While Nancy is cool and all, no one can ever beat Veronica Mars, the greatest detective and person around.

Veronica is the perfect mix of vulnerable and tough, and she loves to help people, even if she sometimes has a bias against rich people (which is totally fair given what she's experienced in Neptune). She doesn't even act like a teenager... except when it comes to broken hearts and other dating mishaps. Then she locks herself in her room and cries. And honestly, that's so endearing because it's a reminder that she's a relatable character. While Nancy Drew has its strengths, the main character just doesn't measure up to the beloved Veronica Mars.

NEXT: Veronica Mars: 10 Things That Make No Sense About The Detective Drama

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:42 +0000
The Simpsons: 10 Lionel Hutz Quotes That Are Still Hilarious Today
The Simpsons is a show with a seemingly endless number of side characters. Though we might not see them in every episode, they are very much a part of Springfield. One character we miss deeply is Lionel Hutz, the hilariously inept and shady lawyer.

RELATED: 10 Supporting Characters In The Simpsons With The Most Screen Time

Hutz was one of several characters voiced by the great actor Phil Hartman and has not appeared on the show since Hartman's tragic death. Fortunately, we can remember Hartman's talents and continue to enjoy the character by looking back on some of his best moments. Here are some Lionel Hutz quotes that are still hilarious today.

10 Mister Simpson, I Was Just Going Through Your Garbage…

Hutz is either a very confident man or a man who is oblivious to society's conventions. He does not seem bothered by openly displaying his odd behavior, or maybe isn't aware of how odd it actually is.

When Homer needs a quick babysitter to watch the kids, he gets a knock at the door from Hutz. In a very matter-of-fact way, Hutz explains that he was rummaging through the Simpsons' garbage when he overheard Homer's dilemma and is willing to take the job.

9 Okay, Two And I Get To Keep This Old Birdcage

Negotiation is probably an important skill for a lawyer to have. It is also one of the many important lawyer skills that Hutz is completely inept with. Though he is smart enough to aim high with his first offer, he quickly loses his bargaining power.

RELATED: The Simpsons: 10 Best One-Off Characters, Ranked

Even when negotiating a babysitting gig, Hutz is out of his element. He first asks for $1200 per hour, which Homer reduces to $8 dollars for the night plus two popsicles. When Hutz is unable to negotiate a third popsicle, he settles for keeping a broken birdcage he fished out of the trash.

8 You'd Be Surprised How Often That Works

It's a wonder how Hutz continues to get work as a lawyer. Not only is he pretty much guaranteed to lose any case he's on, but he's also been known to scam his clients whenever the opportunity arises. This appears to be especially true with his diseased clients.

After Marge's aunt passes away, the family meets with Hutz who is the executor of the estate. Hutz plays a video of the aunt's will, which Hutz dubs over with his own voice saying she leaves it all to him. When Marge calls him out for the obvious ploy, Hutz innocently says "You'd be surprised how often that works, you really would."

7 Hey, This Isn't The YMCA

Not all lawyers are the big-shot rich lawyers we often see on television. However, Hutz seems to be doing far worse than even to more unfortunate lawyers. Perhaps this is due to his inability to win a case or to his own frequent legal troubles, but Hutz's life seems to always be in shambles.

This might explain why he was so eager to take an $8 babysitting gig and why hiring him as a babysitter is not a great idea. After Hutz falls asleep, the kids wake him up only for him to pull a knife on them before realizing he's not in the YMCA. A dark glimpse into his life.

6 I Watched Matlock In A Bar Last Night

Many lawyers spend weeks and months preparing for cases, with endless research and long hours. Hutz takes a simpler approach to his job by just learning from the best, like fictional television lawyers.

RELATED: The Simpsons: 10 Most Hilarious Principal Skinner Quotes

When Hutz is preparing to represent the Simpsons in court, he assures them he is ready since he watched the legal drama Matlock in preparation. He admits the sound wasn't on but he figures he got the main point.

5 Can You Imagine A World Without Lawyers?

Lawyers tend to get a bad rap. In films and television, they are often seen as greedy, dishonest and unlikable people. Though Hutz isn't your typical lawyer, he certainly doesn't help the profession to look any better.

While meeting with the Simpsons about an upcoming case, Bart tells Hutz that he wants to be a lawyer too when he grows up. Hutz is pleased to hear this and wonders what the world would be like without lawyers. He then imagines a peaceful world where everyone joins hands and sings which makes Hutz shiver in disgust.

4 I Move For A Bad Court Thingy

Legal terms can be tricky. There's a lot of jargon that is likely to go over the average person's head. Hutz is dumber than the average person so he has a particularly hard time getting the right terms down.

When yet another case is not going his way, Hutz asks the judge for a "bad court thingy." The judge assumes he means a mistrial and Hutz responds, "That's why you're the judge and I'm the law-talking guy." It's probably not a good sign when someone can't remember what their profession is called.

3 The Most Blatant Case Of Fraudulent Advertising Since My Suit Against The Film "The Neverending Story".

Although Hutz is not talented as a lawyer, he's certainly always motivated to find his next high-profile case. He does not seem discouraged by his frequent failures and aims high with very unusual cases.

RELATED: The Simpsons: The 10 Funniest Apu Quotes

When Homer is turned away at an all-you-can-eat buffet, he decides to sue the restaurant and Hutz is just the kind of lawyer to take on the case. Hutz immediately sees the potential in the case calling it "the most blatant case of fraudulent advertising since my suit against the film "The Neverending Story". He has a point with that one.

2 Replace The Word 'Kinda' With 'Repeatedly' And The Word 'Dog' With 'Son'

Hutz really doesn't need any further things to overcome in the courtroom. He already has virtually zero knowledge of the legal system or even a basic knowledge of anything really. So you think he would at least try to stay on the good side of the judges.

Unfortunately, when representing the Simpsons, Hutz learns that the sitting judge is one who has disliked him ever since he "kinda ran over his dog". Hutz then clarifies "Replace the word 'kinda' with 'repeatedly' and the word 'dog' with 'son'."

1 No, Money Down!

While his dismal reputation surely loses Hutz a number of potential clients, he sure does know how to sell himself. His trick for drawing in new clients is to simply mislead and flat-out lie.

The Simpsons hire Hutz based on his enticing and professional business card which promises "Will work on contingency. No money down." However, Hutz insists it is a misprint and fixes it to read "Will work on contingency? No, money down!" He also tears off the bar association section of the card to avoid any further misunderstandings.

NEXT: 10 Jokes From The Simpsons That Have Already Aged Poorly

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:39 +0000
Martin Scorsese's 10 Best Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes
During the 1960s, Hollywood films were struggling to bring audiences to the theaters as they had to compete against the convenience of television much like the current situation with streaming services. From this struggle emerged several famous directors who would usher in the age of blockbuster and genre-defying films, with Martin Scorsese among them.

RELATED: 5 Reasons Martin Scorsese's Casino Is Underrated (And 5 Why It's Just A Goodfellas Rip-off)

With early hits in the '70s and '80s such as Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, Scorsese’s career as a director has been consistently good. This is especially apparent in the scores his films get on Rotten Tomatoes, with the best ones highlighted here.

10 The Color of Money (89%)

Whenever sequels to classic movies come out, most people are initially skeptical of them due to the wariness of how they’ll compare to the original. Though most reactions tend to be unanimous, there is occasional dissonance between the critics over certain films such as The Color of Money.

A sequel to The Hustler, which was a classic '60s movie about pool hustlers starring Paul Newman, The Color of Money has Newman reprising his role from the prior film. Now older and retired, he becomes the mentor figure to a younger pool hustler (played by Tom Cruise). While not all critics were on board with this film, it retains a positive score on Rotten Tomatoes.

9 The Departed (91%)

For years, Hollywood has partaken in the practice of creating American versions of foreign films leading to considerable debate over which version is better. In some cases, an American version proves to be just as good as the original film yet is still unique in of itself.

RELATED: 10 Best Leonardo DiCaprio Performances of All Time

One of these exceptional films was Scorsese’s The Departed, which was an American remake of the Hong Kong crime thriller Internal Affairs. Focused on an undercover cop and a mole infiltrating a criminal gang and the police respectively, the film distinguishes itself from its Hong Kong counterpart by having characters loosely based on real people instead of being completely fictional. It also has a great cast of actors with Leonardo DiCaprio among them.

8 Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (92%)

Aside from crime and historical drama films, Scorsese has also made many documentary films that have received critical acclaim. One of his most baffling documentaries to date is arguably Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese, which came out this year on Netflix.

Though this isn’t Scorsese’s first Bob Dylan-centered documentary, as he directed No Direction Home in 2005, what makes this film different is that it uses a combination of real footage and fictional interviews. Yet, unlike Mockumentaries, it’s never clear right from the start what parts are and aren’t real. Still, that hasn’t stopped Rotten Tomatoes from giving it a high rating.

7 Hugo (93%)

While The Aviator partially covered the Golden Age of Hollywood, which took place between the 1920s and 60s, Hugo is basically an homage to the early age of cinema. Released around the time 3D became popular again, it tells the touching story of an orphan boy living inside a train station who attempts to understand an automaton left by his deceased father and its connection to a bitter toymaker.

Compared to Scorsese’s other films, this one’s more sentimental and often doesn’t come up when people talk about Scorsese. Though it didn’t do well financially upon release, it won five Academy Awards and earned Scorsese a third Golden Globe for the Best Director category in 2012.

6 Goodfellas (96%)

Among the various projects Scorsese has directed, what many consider to be the quintessential film of his career is Goodfellas. Following in the wake of crime dramas such as The Godfather, it tells a story about the rise and fall of an Italian mobster.

RELATED: 10 Amazing Martin Scorsese Movies Everyone Forgets About

However, the mobster-in-question is Henry Hill (played by Ray Liotta) who was a real person as opposed to the Corleones who were fictional. Apart from the realistic elements, the combination of solid performances from Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci made Goodfellas memorable. Then in addition to a distinct style of editing, it’s become a classic in recent years.

5 Tie: Raging Bull (96%)

When it comes to boxing movies, the popular ones tend to include Rocky and Raging Bull. Unlike Rocky, though, Raging Bull’s main fighter Jake LaMotta was a real person. Played by De Niro, his performance arguably made the film work as it explores LaMotta’s troubled professional and personal life during the 1940s and 50s. 

At the time of its release in 1980, it received polarizing reviews. Though as the years have passed, Raging Bull earned recognition as a classic among Scorsese’s list of films. It even won two Academy Awards in the Best Actor and Best Editing categories during the 53rd Academy Awards.

4 Mean Streets (97%)

Because of his Italian-American background, Scorsese’s films often focus on themes such as Roman Catholic guilt and what it means to be Italian-American in relation to modern crime. One such film that examines both themes very thoroughly is Mean Streets from 1973.

Set in New York City, which many of Scorsese’s films take place in, the movie tells the story of Charlie Cappa and his wavering loyalty to not just his loan shark uncle but also his self-destructive gambler friend “Johnny Boy” Civello. While Mean Streets was received well at the time, it continues to be revered today due to its dark themes and memorable performances by De Niro and Harvey Keitel.

3 The Last Waltz (98%)

Unlike Rolling Thunder Revue, The Last Waltz is one of Scorsese’s more straightforward documentary films. Though it was released in 1978, the film was made in 1976 as it documented the concert of the same name performed by The Band.

Meant to be a farewell concert of sorts, it included several guest artists, including Bob Dylan, who had previously collaborated with The Band early in their career. Though the film is largely praised as being one of the best documentaries ever made, it was criticized by one of The Band’s vocalists Levon Helm who felt like The Last Waltz focused too heavily on Robbie Robertson (one of the movie’s producers and the lead guitarist of The Band).

Scorsese also has a number of other great and highly-rated documentaries under his belt, including A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American MoviesMy Voyage to Italy, and Public Speaking.

2 Tie: Taxi Driver (98%)

Though Psycho may have been daring in its use of nudity and violence, Taxi Driver took those things to their next logical level. Considered to arguably be Scorsese’s best film, it stars De Niro as a mentally unstable veteran who drives taxis and begins plotting several murders.

RELATED: 10 Most Memorable Quotes From Taxi Driver

When it was released, the film was considered controversial for its intense violence and focus on child prostitution in the form of Iris (played by Jodie Foster in one of her earliest film roles). In spite of these elements, Taxi Driver’s legacy remains positive among critics and is referenced in pop-culture to this day.

1 The Irishman (100%)

Due to Scorsese’s reputation as a director, there’s naturally a lot of hype around any new films he’s got lined up. Take The Irishman, for example, which premiered at the New York Film Festival this past September. 

Despite not having a theatrical release yet, it’s already gotten the highest possible score on Rotten Tomatoes and early positive reviews from critics. While this may be subject to change when it hits theaters, The Irishman looks promising as it’s about a real hitman named Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran recounting his work for the Bufalino mafia family starring De Niro Pesci and Al Pacino of Godfather fame.

NEXT: Benicio del Toro's 10 Best Movies According To Rotten Tomatoes

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:32 +0000
Parks & Recreation: 10 Times The Show Predicted The Future
Parks & Rec is one of America's most beloved shows, and while we're sad that it's over, we can't help but look back on all of the predictions made in the show that came to fruition. The seventh and final season took place during 2017, but it aired in 2015, which means that much of it called for speculation about the future, from entertainment to technology.

RELATED: Parks and Recreation: 10 Times Jerry Deserved Better

While some of the predictions were downright goofy, others were pretty spot-on, leaving us to wonder if Professor Smartbrain Ben and his accounting friends somehow got a hold of a time machine. Of course, if Leslie's husband were to manipulate a time machine, he's probably just using it to go back to the 90s and roller skate with his wife.

10 A Bourne Sequel Happened

While the Jason Bourne movies never did feature Kevin James as the titular character, there was definitely another Bourne movie made after the 2015 season of Parks & Rec, which was meant to take place in 2017. In 2016, the film Jason Bourne was released, which would have been the movie referenced.

Andy said the film was supposed to be "pretty funny," which was not the case, and Leslie quoted Bourne, saying, "This is where it started for me, this is where it ends." Ben went on to note that Kevin James was a weird choice for the role, which would have been true had it happened.

9 The Cubs Won

There hasn't been an epic battle between Morgan Freeman and Shailene Woodley, but one prediction that came true surprised the entire world even more: the Cubs won the World Series.

This prediction isn't as inventive as many others the show made, given the fact that it's been a running joke for a long, long time, and many writers have implemented it into movies and TV shows as a sort of sports metaphor for Hell freezing over. Since 2016 when the Cubs won, a new metaphor is needed to express a long shot, and Cubs fans couldn't be happier about it.

8 Drone Deliveries

Gryzzyl is meant to be the Parks Department parody of Google, and while the company has yet to release a bunch of clear products that relay information with holograms (although you can make holograms easily with a CD case, Xacto knife and your phone!), Amazon fulfilled a more disturbing, at least to many viewers, prophecy: delivery via drone.

RELATED: Parks And Recreation: The 10 Best Episodes (According To IMDb)

Whether or not the Ron Swansons of the world have shot their drone deliverers to death or not, Prime Air will be able to deliver a package via small drones in 30 minutes or less if it's under five pounds, and it's sure to change the world one way or another.

7 A Man Won Woman Of The Year

Bruce Willis and Christina Aguilera certainly haven't gotten together as far as any of us know, so the Hollywood tour guide in season seven didn't make a sound prediction there. But a man did win the coveted "Woman of the Year" award that Leslie Knope constantly aspired to. It wasn't Ron Swanson or Ben Wyatt, but Bono who won the award, sponsored by Glamour, in 2016.

After all of the work that Leslie had done for not only the city of Pawnee but the state of Indiana and later the country itself, we do hope that she eventually won the "Woman of the Year" Award from the Pawnee chapter of the Indiana Organization of Women, and that she and Elise eventually become friends.

6 VR Headsets Became Big

Elton John has not purchased Chick-Fil-A, nor will he likely ever do so (although it would be amazing if he did). But Dennis Feinstein's virtual reality headset definitely took the world by storm, and many gamers now have them in their living rooms to enjoy the most realistic gaming experiences we've ever had. Feinstein, played by Jason Mantzoukas, may not have used his in the same way, but he looked like any other gamer while wearing his VR headset.

Virtual Reality headsets weren't invented since season seven, but they certainly became a household item as common as many other tech devices that have since made it mainstream.

5 Same-Sex Marriage Became Legal

A long, hard battle finally resulted in the legality of same-sex marriage in the United States in 2015, so what better way was there to predict it happening than Craig and Typhoon's wedding months earlier during the final season of Parks & Rec? Ron Swanson even served as Best Man, which made his and Typhoon's tiny arc come full circle.

RELATED: Parks And Rec: Leslie Knope's 10 Best Compliments For Ann Perkins

The only thing regrettable about this adorable and hilarious relationship was that it didn't happen until season seven. Many fans would love to see much more Craig and Typhoon goodness, even if it meant a spin-off featuring the cantankerous parks department employee and Donna and Ron's astute hairdresser.

4 The 2016 Presidential Election

While Joe Biden has yet to write Biden the Rails: 1,001 Poems Inspired by My Travels Through Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, Leslie Knope's campaign for city council in season four was spot-on for the 2016 American Presidential campaign between a completely capable candidate with years of experience against a wealthy yet clueless candidate with zero experience who only has power because of his parents.

Both women won their respective elections, but Leslie, who won with just a handful of votes, didn't have the Electoral College to contend with. Both faced ridiculous smear campaigns and deep disdain mostly due to their gender, too.

3 There's Been A Twin Peaks Reboot

We haven't seen Niki Minaj throw shade "at Jesse Eisenberg at the BAFTAs," as Tom's partner Lucy recalled in 2017, but we have seen a Twin Peaks reboot, and it's just as beloved as Ben Wyatt would have hoped it would be. Released in 2017, the reboot featured 18 episodes and ran on Showtime. Fans also know it as its other titles, Twin Peaks: The Return and Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series.

Written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, the series follows the 1990s series and FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper's dramatic adventures. It was considered the best TV show of that year by many sources, which would have tickled Ben Wyatt pink.

2 Data Mining

As far as we know, no one is bedazzling their elbows or lasering their fingernails since the show's fashion and beauty trend predictions aired, but Facebook recently came under fire for similar practices to the data mining that Gryzzl had done on the citizens of Pawnee.

To be fair, it wasn't really anything new in 2017, and most people assume that everything from their phone to their smart TV and the apps they use could be, and likely is, collecting information about them at all times. The big controversy that went to the government did make Mark Zuckerberg's testimony feel like deja vu, though.

1 Game Of Thrones Went "Off The Rails"

While Daenerys Targaryen never married Captain Jack Sparrow, she certainly went "off the rails," as Leslie Knope predicted in the final season of Parks & Rec. The series finale of Game of Thrones was much more surprising than the P&R final season, to the point where fans became enraged, demanding a "do-over" after the khaleesi herself went mad, destroyed citizens who surrendered to her and fell at the hand of her own nephew/lover, Jon Snow.

Fans who'd followed the series from day one, particularly the readers, read all of the clues about Jon's parentage and expected the "three-headed dragon" prophesied to rule Westeros would be Dany, Jon, and Tyrion Lannister. When Bran Stark took the throne, it at least fulfilled Leslie's prophecy.

NEXT: Parks And Rec: 10 Times The Show Broke Our Hearts

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:21 +0000
MCU: 10 Black Panther Memes That Will Have You Dying Of Laughter
Black Panther is an incredible movie, a true cultural phenomenon, not to mention a box office hit, so it's no wonder that it inspired the internet to do what it does best, create memes! With such a rich text, amazing characters, and stunning visuals, there's a lot to work with and the results are as high quality as Black Panther itself. From funny moments taken right from the movie, to incidental hilarities created by its cast, there's a lot to choose from when it comes to the humor produced after the film.

RELATED: 8 Times Wakandan Warriors Broke the Mold

Here are just ten Black Panther memes that will have you howling (or meow-ing, as the case may be) with laughter.

10 Human Torch Redeemed!

It turns out, actors who play the Human Torch in lukewarm movies throughout their careers get to come back to life as much better Marvel incarnations. As this hilarious meme points out, both Chris Evans, Captain America, and Michael B. Jordan, who plays Killmonger in Black Panther, were once the Human Torch and have now been successfully redeemed to act in far superior roles. Michael B. Jordan may not have had flames coming out of his arms in Black Panther, but his performance was certainly red hot.

9 Wakanda Forever...And Ever...Ever

Chadwick Boseman knew he might be taking part in a life changing movie when he signed on for Black Panther, but he probably wasn't ready for this meme-able side effect... having to say "Wakanda Forever" every day for eternity. While it might have started off all fun and games, by Day 10000, Chadwick looks like he's We-Kinda tired indeed. It's hard to be the King! Good thing the actor has a good long time to rest his arms before Black Panther 2 hits theaters in 2022.

RELATED: Black Panther Characters Sorted Into Their Hogwarts Houses

8 What Are Those?!!!

Shuri's cackling delight at her brother's shoes is a meme in its own right, but it's actually a meme within a meme. The original "What are those?!" meme springs from a viral video posted to Instagram, Vine, and YouTube in 2015. Thanks to the Wakandan princess though, it got a new lease on life and a thousand new iterations. It's also good to know that everyone's favorite social platforms exist in the MCU...and are being used by royalty. Fans would definitely love to sneak a peak at Shuri's Instagram one day in the future. Social tie-in, anyone?

7 I Never Freeze

Poor King T'Challa, not only does he freeze at the sight of Nakia, his one-time ex, now, perhaps, current romantic interest, but he actually, literally, freezes into a block of ice during Black Panther. It's not funny...but really it is. Luckily for Wakanda, the King is also extraordinarily good at unfreezing, and no amount of ice keeps him down for the count for very long. He'll just have to be more careful about his phrasing going forward...or he might just find himself dying... of laughter as yet another meme!

6 Pink Panther

Get yourself a cat who can do both!  The audience never sees it, but it seems likely that Princess Shuri has taken the liberty of bringing this meme to life behind the scenes. If the viewers can't resist it, she certainly wouldn't be able to. Really, it's almost too easy, and definitely hilarious, to paint T'Challa pink and nickname him 'The Pink Panther!" Pink certainly is a noble color and not enough superheroes incorporate it into their suits, honestly. It definitely would make for one great in-movie Halloween costume, if nothing else. But no matter what color his suit, one thing is for sure, this cat is one smooth criminal. (Except when he freezes... or when he wears those shoes...hrm...)

5 If It Fits...

Cats are well known for their abilities to fit themselves into any space available to them, spurring the popular "If it fits, I sits" meme.  A Black Panther fan saw the opportunity to bring this meme to life in a whole new way and the resulting image does not disappoint. Perhaps the true key to defeating T'Challa lies in offering him a convenient, available space to nestle into. Something rumored Black Panther 2 villain, Namor, might find particularly interesting...If he's not too busy laughing at this meme, that is.

RELATED: Shuri's 10 Funniest Quotes In The MCU

4 M'Baku is M'Thick

The fact cannot be denied that M'Baku is thick. Painfully thick, even, as this Black Panther meme hilariously points out. The mountain king may not have won Wakanda from T'Challa, but if he were ever interested in an endorsement deal for McDonald's, he might have himself a job. After all, Wakanda did open itself up to its very first Starbucks in Avengers: Infinity War, so, surely, the golden arches can't be very far behind. There is the little issue that M'Baku hates outsiders and that definitely includes American chain restaurants, but hey, maybe he loves a milkshake.

3 Disney Princess Shuri

It didn't take long for fans to realize that Marvel being owned by Disney means that, officially, Shuri is a Disney princess. Brilliant, diverse, and representative, there is no character that deserves this honor more. In fact, Disney Princesses should be honored to call Shuri one of their number. Hopefully, Marvel will make note of how popular her character is and give this princess even more to do in the world of the MCU, perhaps even allowing her to become Black Panther in her own right.

Not to mention, more Shuri will mean more laughs and that will mean... even more memes!

NEXT: Every MCU Character Confirmed For Phase 4

2 Distracted Boyfriend

Memes can really say a lot with very little. In this case the "Distracted Boyfriend" meme certainly tells a whole story, conveying a huge portion of Black Panther's plot with one little image. After all, it is Wakabi, who begins the story as T'Challa's closest friend and confident, who allows Killmonger into Wakanda, defends his right to vie for the throne, and supports him in his take-over attempt after he overthrows T'Challa. A head turn if there ever was one.

1 Are You Done?

M'Baku would like to kindly advise his general populace that no one say another word in his presence... A mood that is definitely shared by many a person, for many a reason. There's no doubt M'Baku's face speaks volumes in this particular screenshot, making it absolutely a meme worth saving forever. Just don't let the Jabari leader catch anyone laughing at his expression, hilarious though it may be. This is absolutely the most serious of businesses.

NEXT: Black Panther: 10 Most Memorable Quotes 

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:19 +0000
Star Wars: 10 Fan Favorite Expanded Universe Characters Disney Needs To Bring Back
Prior to Disney's acquisition of the Star Wars franchise, it was up to various authors to populate and expand George Lucas's fictitious universe with all manner of new worlds, aliens, starships, and characters. Star Wars fans didn't know that a prequel trilogy was ever coming after the original trilogy debuted in the '70s, so these authors had free range of the intellectual property and created the Expanded Universe.

These days for continuity's sake, Disney wiped the slate clean to make room for its own linear canon. This means that all the EU stories are now simply dubbed Star Wars Legends. Some of the storylines, characters, and events of these books, graphic novels, and even video games constitute what many Star Wars fans feel to be the true heart of the Star Wars Saga.

RELATED: Star Wars: The 6 Best (& 4 Worst) Decisions Luke Skywalker Made


Mara Jade was a character developed by acclaimed Star Wars author Timothy Zahn for his Heir to the Empire trilogy of books in the mid ‘90s. She was established as the “Emperor’s Hand”, a secret operative that specialized in espionage even Darth Vader knew nothing about. Her last command was to kill Luke Skywalker before the Emperor was killed, an order she intended to carry out even after the events of Return of the Jedi.

Her confrontation of the Jedi hero resulted in the pair having to begrudgingly work together to survive a catastrophe, making her play a key role in Luke Skywalker’s story arc during the series. Their many crossed paths would cause animosity to morph into ardor, with the Jedi Master one day wedding the fiery, beautiful, and deadly Mara Jade.


On screen, there's been a lot of fuss made over ace Rebel fighter pilots, but what about the elite pilots that gave their lives for the glory of the Empire? Soontir Fel was such a pilot, whose skill at the controls of a TIE fighter was unmatched. He led the disgraced 181st Imperial Fighter Wing to glory, garnering the title Baron of the Empire.

A double cross by the Empire led Fel to seek out the Rebel Alliance, where he fought alongside ace X-wing pilot Wedge Antilles of Rogue Squadron. He was captured by the Empire and sent to aid Grand Admiral Thrawn's armada, made to once again prove that his deadly skills at aerial combat were always meant to serve evil whether he liked it or not.


Like the infamous Han Solo, Talon Karrde was a smuggler of some renown, known for his wit and irresistible charm. He also dabbled in the dangerous trade of information brokering, selling data to the highest bidder. He once rescued Luke Skywalker from Imperial scouts threatening to take the Jedi Master to Grand Admiral Thrawn, earning his perpetual gratitude.

After creating the Smuggler's Alliance, Talon Karrde and his second in command Mara Jade assisted the New Republic in many dangerous skirmishes against the Imperial Remnant after the destruction of the second Death Star. When their warring was done, he turned his underworld firm into an information sharing brokerage to maintain the peace.


Corran Horn could have lived ten lifetimes for the amount of valor and heroism he packed into his. Force adept at a yung age, he joined the Corellian Security Force on his home planet, unaware that his grandfather was a famous Jedi Master. Later, he joined Rogue Squadron and became one of its premier fighters alongside Wedge Antilles.

It wasn't until his wife was kidnapped that he decided to use his abilities with the Force, having been made aware of his gifted heritage by Luke Skywalker. He would later train with Skywalker, and one day sit on the Jedi Council of the New Jedi Order in times of great crisis.


The stories of Nomi Sunrider were passed down to every Jedi for generations. Born Nomi Da-Boda, she took the name Sunrider when she married Andur Sunrider, whose possession of Adegan crystals got him ambushed and killed in front of her. For their infant daughter Vima's sake, she joined the Jedi Order, taking Sunrider's place as an apprentice under Jedi Master Thon.

RELATED: Star Wars: 10 Secrets Behind the Jedi Symbol

Sunrider would go on to be placed in charge of an important Jedi relief mission that successfully saw an end to the Sith reign on Onderon. It was only after the Sith War ended, and Sunrider climbed the ranks of the Jedi Order to be given the rank of Grand Master, that she was able to rebuild the Order into what it was in the time of the Republic.


Prince Xizor was a wealthy Falleen prince of the House Sizhran at the time of the Galactic Civil War. He was the nefarious leader of the underworld crime syndicate Black Sun. From his opulent dwelling on Coruscant, he was a high-powered member of society while engaging in the most salacious business deals behind closed doors.

A bitter rival of Darth Vader's after the Sith Lord ordered the eradication of the prince's entire family, he targeted Luke Skywalker to make Vader look inept in the eyes of the Emperor. This didn't go over well for the Falleen, but his unique personality and presence was an intriguing foil to the particular brand of evil the Emperor and Vader represented.


There weren't many known women in the Imperial Navy, something which the First Order improved upon. There was one officer however that proved regardless of her sex she was undeniably fit for command; Admiral Daala. She entered the Imperial Academy under an alias, and after beating many officers in simulations she was taken under the wing of Grand Moff Tarkin.

He later sent her to the Maw Installation, a think tank for some of the brightest minds and scientists to invent and test various superweapons for the Empire's use. It was there that she created the Sun Crusher, a potentially more devastating weapon than the Death Star (and a likely inspiration for Starkiller Base). She reappeared many times as a thorn in the Rebel's sides, why not one final appearance against the Resistance?


One of the premier officers in the Imperial Navy, Ysanne Isard was the Director of Interrogation during Emperor Palpatine’s Galactic Empire. Specializing in various nefarious torture techniques, she took pride in extracting information from Rebel spies, Imperial defectors, and even those within the Empire conspiring against her.

Women in the Imperial Navy were few and far between, but Isard commanded a great deal of respect nonetheless. She cut a distinct figure, with her distinguishing orange uniform and two-toned hair. 


Exar Kun was an infamous Sith that lived over a thousand years before the events of Episode I: The Phantom Menace. He was one of the most powerful Sith that ever lived, and formidable with his double-bladed lightsaber, a saber Star Wars fans would later see wielded by Darth Maul in Episode I. Kun was a polarizing figure even among the Sith, having forsaken the Jedi Order but still being conflicted about the teachings of the Sith Path.

Kun tried to unite the Sith and lead attacks against the Jedi Order, and with each attempt he grew stronger. Unfortunately, the Jedi would eventually discover a way to defeat Kun, but he used his Dark Side abilities to trap his essence inside a holocron, waiting to be released long after the Jedi Order had been eradicated by Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader.


Kyle Katarn exists as an amalgamation of many Star Wars characters we’ve seen since he was first introduced in the Expanded Universe with the Jedi Outcast graphic novels and video game. Once a promising Imperial officer like his father, he defected from the Empire when he learned the atrocities his father committed. He joined the Rebel Alliance and became committed to bringing the Empire to its knees.

Katarn ventured to places of great Force concentration, such as the Valley of the Sith, and learned the ways of The Force through ancient Jedi holocrons. He was unlike the Jedi we think of today in  their ascetic robes and pious attitudes.

NEXT: Star Wars: 10 "Leaks" We Know So Far About The Upcoming Rise of Skywalker Trailer

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:12 +0000
5 Reasons The Blair Witch Project Has Aged Poorly (And 5 Reasons It's Timeless)
The Blair Witch Project has been a hit among horror fans since its original release in 1999. With a budget of $60 million, it ended up grossing over $200 million worldwide. It spawned two sequels and the original film maintains a steady following to this day.

Related: 10 Horror Movies With The Scariest Endings Ever, Ranked

Its continued popularity makes sense. There are many parts of the movie that are iconic and act as identifiers for the movie and other media referencing it. However, the movie hasn't entirely aged well. There are aspects of the film that audiences may not connect to anymore. That doesn't stop fans from loving and appreciating the film, though. Here are the 5 Reasons The Blair Witch Project Has Aged Poorly (And 5 Reasons Its Timeless).

10 Aged Poorly: Its Original Marketing

Part of the film's initial success was in the way the film was marketed. The actors in the film were depicted as missing or deceased and the film itself was marketed as a documentary. Furthermore, the actors played fictionalized versions of themselves, even sharing the same names as the characters, in order to add a sense of realism to the film.

2019 marks the twentieth year since the film's release and at this point, even though some people still buy into the marketing, mostly everyone is aware that the film is entirely fictional, no matter if they have seen the film or not.

9 Timeless: The Found Footage Technique

Since The Blair Witch Project was intended to be marketed and treated as a documentary, the filmmakers opted to use the found footage technique in order to make the story feel more real. While The Blair Witch Project was not the first found footage film, the use of the technique started a trend that lasted over a decade.  Films such as Paranormal Activity and Rec imitate and expand upon the technique, such as using footage from security cameras in a house or a camera intended to film newscasts. The fact that these films, and others, used a similar film technique shows how timeless this aspect of The Blair Witch Project is.

8 Aged Poorly: Using Paper Maps For Navigation

In 2019, everyone uses the maps app on their phones to find their way around new places. The 1990s obviously did not have access to such technology, so the characters had to use a map and a compass in order to find their way around and through the woods. Because of the influence of the Blair Witch, the group became lost and were ultimately killed. Of course, if they did have access to smartphones, they may not have had service in the middle of the mountains and even if they did, the Blair Witch likely would have still found a way to mess with them and they would have still got lost.

7 Timeless: The Symbolism

There are two symbols in The Blair Witch Project that everyone familiar with the film will immediately recognize: the bundle of sticks and the staring into the corner. The lore behind the bundle of sticks is not explored in its entirety in the first film. First, they are used to unsettle Heather, Mike, and Josh, the main characters. Toward the end of the film, after Josh disappears, Heather finds some of his blood, teeth, hair, and tongue in a bundle of sticks, which is kept together with part of Josh's shirt. The bundles of sticks make an appearance in the third film, this time wrapped with different characters' hair, who are still alive upon the discovery. One character, Ashley, gets angry at another, Talia for the use of Talia's own hair and snaps the one with Talia's hair, which in turn causes Talia to snap in half as well. These instances in the two films may imply a type of voodoo magic but the films leave that up to interpretation.

Related: 10 Horror Movies Too Intense Even For Halloween

The staring into the corner comes from the Burkittsville legend of the serial killer Rustin Parr killing children in his cabin, but making them stare into corners while he killed the other kids, in order for him not to feel the eyes of the other children watching him. Later in the film, Mike is shown through Heather's point of view staring into a corner while Heather is killed and the camera is dropped.

6 Aged Poorly: Objectification Of Women

While Heather climbs a ravine, Josh calls out her "dirty behind" while filming her from behind. In fairness, this can be taken in a literal sense (the seat of her pants is literally covered in dirt). However, this can also be taken as a catcall.

Until recently, catcalling, while always uncomfortable, was not frowned upon. Now, it is highly frowned upon and is a part of the discussion regarding gender equality. Such behavior in a film now would not be regarded as humorous as it may have been in The Blair Witch Project.

5 Timeless: The Town With Secrets Trope

At the beginning of the characters' own documentary, they interview locals of the town of Burkittsville, formerly known as Blair. The locals do answer the characters' questions and tell them the legends of the Blair witch. However, many of them are uncomfortable, and one of the characters is even reluctant to tell them, leaving his fishing partner to tell the stories.

This trope has been used before The Blair Witch Project, such as in The Wicker Man in 1973, and has been used after, such as in The Village in 2004 and in shows such as Castle Rock, showing that The Blair Witch Project adds to the timelessness of the trope.

Related: 5 Great Horror Movie Remakes (And 5 That Shouldn't Have Been Touched)

4 Aged Poorly: Gaslighting

Throughout the film, the characters argue over Heather's use of the map and the compass and blaming her for getting them lost. Eventually, someone, later revealed to be Michael, loses the map, setting off an argument in which everyone tries to blame each other, and therefore attempting to relieve themselves of any blame. These arguments worsen once it is revealed that Michael threw the map into the river because he believed the map was not helping them find their way. These arguments are a form of gaslighting.

These arguments add tension to the film, which is needed in any story. However, audiences now would not accept that the group is attempting to gaslight each other in order to alleviate their guilt.

3 Timeless: Witchcraft

Witchcraft has been present in different cultures throughout history. The presence is due in part to the fear of witchcraft and in part due to fascination. There is no indication that The Blair Witch Project caused a rise in the study of witchcraft, though due to its original marketing, it may have caused some fear. Regardless, the use of witchcraft in the film shows the continued interest of witchcraft in fiction. Furthermore, the sequel, The Book of Shadows, explores this fascination with it by focusing its plot on fans of the original film visiting its sights.

Related: 10 Scariest Final Girl Movies To Never Watch Alone, Ranked

2 Aged Poorly: The Sequel Films

The film has two film sequels: The Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 in 2000 and Blair Witch more recently in 2016. While the first film was a commercial and critical success, the two following films were not as well received. The Book of Shadows deviated from the tropes and symbols used in the original film, while Blair Witch followed the original film more closely. However, the second film only grossed $47 million with a budget of $15 million, and the third film grossed $45 million with a budget of $5 million. These films did not earn as much money as the original film, showing that The Blair Witch Project would have been better off as a stand-alone film.

1 Timeless: The Psychological Horror

The original film incorporates a slow build, with much of the scary parts occurring in approximately the last twenty minutes of the film. The film uses 90s technology for what little effects there were because that was what was available. However, the film is still scary and unsettling to audiences today.

Some of the horror comes from gore and the shock value that comes with it, such as when Heather found Josh's blood and teeth, among other things, in a bundle of sticks. Much of the horror, though, comes from unseen forces in the film. The fact that these forces are never shown on camera is what makes the film still so unsettling today.

Next: 15 Movies Inspired By The Blair Witch Project

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:10:04 +0000
10 Movies Inspired By Urban Legends | ScreenRant
Horror flicks can easily be about anything that makes our skin crawl. From maniacs with masks and sharp objects to haunted houses populated by vengeful spirits, finding something frightening is as easy as knowing where to look. But when it comes to certain members of the genre, they need to look no farther than human superstition.

RELATED: 10 Scariest Final Girl Movies To Never Watch Alone, Ranked

Urban legends and campfire tales have been with us since the birth of language itself, so it makes sense that they would transition well from the campfire to the screen. Tales of curses, strange creatures, and boogeymen have populated the genre for decades. So let's look at ten flicks inspired by urban legends.

10 A Nightmare on Elm Street

Partially based in truth from actual events that affected Cambodian refugees, but also partially based on the superstition that dictates if you die in your dreams, you die for real. Well, the great Wes Craven took this idea and ran the whole nine yards with it to give us the fiendish Freddy Kreuger in A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Freddy definitely gave kids in the 80s a reason to be up at night. The dream world is his world, and he won't let you forget it. Hard to believe an entire franchise came from one superstition.

9 The Mothman Prophecies

Like A Nightmare on Elm Street, this film draws from two inspirations, The Mothman Prophecies by John Keel, and a series of mysterious occurrences that took place in Point Pleasant, WV involving a supposed supernatural creature. The Mothman himself is a cryptozoological creature that has been seen off-and-on since the 60s. Perfect subject for a monster movie, right?

RELATED: 10 Scariest Blumhouse Movies To Never Watch Alone, Ranked

The film is very surreal, with eerie and strange imagery and an impressive performance by Richard Gere. This version of the Mothman is definitely more demonic than alien or monstrous, but it's worth at least one viewing for fans of the creature.

8 When a Stranger Calls

"Have you checked the children?" and "The call is coming from inside the house!" are two of the most chilling lines in classic horror cinema, and we have When a Stranger Calls to thank for it. Though the original and remake are both eerie in their own rights, they wouldn't exist without a famous urban legend.

Tales of babysitters encountering home intruders while on the job have been told over campfires and flashlights since our grandparents' days, they're nothing new. That being said, the idea of anyone breaking in to harm children is always a scary thought. Definitely worthy of a movie or two.

7 The Tall Man


There's no easy way to segway into this, but The Tall Man was a Slenderman rip-off. We know it, you know it, the filmmakers know it, and so did everyone else who put this flick on. Though it took more than a few liberties, it's painfully obvious to tell that this film was inspired by the famous Creepypasta.

RELATED: 10 Horror Movies Too Intense Even For Halloween

Think about it, a tall figure dressed all in black who kidnaps children? That sure sounds like your garden variety Slenderman to us. It was an interesting mystery, but as far as a Slenderman or boogeyman story goes, it's a hard pass from us.

6 The Grudge/Ju-On

When it comes to grisly and gruesome ghost stories, always buy Japanese. Ju-On and its American counterpart, The Grudge, represents the nation's incredible gift for horror. With a haunted house, a murder, and a set of vengeful spirits that scare us every time, you know they're doing something right.

Kayako and her son are inspired by the Japanese myth of the Onryō, a vengeful spirit driven by anger or tragedy who can do physical harm to the living. Tales of Onryō have been around since the days of the samurai and thanks to films like Ju-On, they continue the tradition of fear.

5 The Ring/Ringu

Alright, we know we're not going to get away with mentioning Japanese horror without talking about Samara/Sadako from the iconic Ring series of films. Though it might sound like your typical Japanese horror fare, there's actually a little more behind it.

RELATED: 10 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About Stephen King Movies

The idea of a haunted or cursed videotape can be traced back to chain letters and other such modern myths. It's stories like this that give us films like One Missed Call or The Echo. That all being said, that doesn't mean the scares are any less real, even though VHS tapes went out like the dodo.

4 Candyman

Our next entries all have a central theme in common, a ghost you can summon by chanting their name. This idea goes all the way back to the myth of Bloody Mary, but nowhere was it made more terrifying than in Clive Barker's Candyman. Barker's writing might have inspired it, but Tony Todd's performance brought it to life.

Candyman is an urban gothic horror that desperately needs more attention. It's a totally new take on the Bloody Mary-style of ghost story, and certainly a sweet and sinister flick. No wonder it was such a horror icon of the 90s.

3 Beetlejuice

And now we move things to the opposite of the spectrum with Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. He's the ghost with the most, a bio-exorcist looking to help out the recently deceased, and he knows how to throw one heck of a dinner party. Bloody Mary's got nothing on this dude.

Perhaps the most light-hearted film on our list, Beetlejuice definitely takes a tried and true ghost story cliche and turns it over on his head. Many fans claim Burton did his best work early on in his career, and this flick is a prime example. It's the director in his purest form.

2 Trick r' Treat

The celebration of Halloween is practically built upon pagan beliefs and superstitions, so why not make an entire movie that celebrates them? That's how we got Michael Dougherty's Trick r' Treat. This orange-saturated anthology flick has more than enough urban legends to go around.

Give out treats or you get tricked, always check your candy, and never blow out a Jack-o-lantern are all pretty good rules of thumb to live by on the creepiest night of the year. We've all heard stories about scary things going down on Halloween night, but Trick r' Treat gives these spooky stories a colorful twist. And our little buddy, Sam, is the cherry on top.

1 Urban Legend

Now, this is how you do an urban legend movie. Don't just use one as your horror movie's backbone, use a whole bunch to give your killer a much more memorable M.O. Every legend in the book is in this series, and though a tad cliche at times, they are some underrated slasher flicks.

Despite the killer's goofy design in the first one, the original Urban Legend has several classic horror elements in play, including appearances by Robert England and Brad Dourif. If you're looking for a more modern slasher in the vein of Scream, definitely give this series a try.

NEXT: 10 Crazy Facts Behind The Making Of Cabin In The Woods

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 02:10:39 +0000
More People Saw El Camino Than Joker Last Weekend | Screen Rant

More people ended up watching El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie last weekend over Joker. El Camino takes place directly after the events of the Breaking Bad series finale, with Jesse Pinkman fleeing the compound where he was imprisoned and forced to cook meth. Joker on the other hand is the newest DC film distributed by Warner Bros, which takes place outside of the DC Extended Universe.

Breaking Bad went off the air in 2013 after five seasons of the show and just last year, a Breaking Bad movie was confirmed to be in development. The finale to Breaking Bad is widely regarded as one of the best finales in television history, but the final episode left Jesse's fate a mystery. Now that El Camino has been released, the film has gotten mostly positive reviews, with many people saying the movie delivers a satisfying ending to Jesse's storyline. Many people tuned in on October 11 when the movie began to stream on Netflix, but El Camino could have done just as well in theaters.

Related: El Camino Retcons Todd's Breaking Bad Death To Be Even More Perfect

According to The Wrapmore people watched El Camino over Joker last weekend, meaning the Breaking Bad sequel could have beaten the supervillain movie at the box office. The data firm Nielsen Holdings reported that 6.5 million people watched El Camino last weekend. When multiplying this by the average ticket cost of $8.93, The Wrap calculates that El Camino could have made upwards of $58 million on its opening weekend. This means that El Camino would have beaten Joker at the box office, with the film only having a second weekend total of $55 million.

While El Camino was more than a success for Netflix, Joker was also a huge success for Warner Bros. The supervillain flick has received glowing reviews and made a lot of the money at the box office. Joker even earned the box office record for highest-grossing October opening ever, a record that was previously held by VenomJoker probably won't reach $1 billion at the box office, but that doesn't take away from the success the film has seen. Even though El Camino was released on Netflix versus getting a wide theatrical release, the ratings for the movie make it clear that Breaking Bad still has a huge fan base.

El Camino did get a limited release for one week in October, but the film could have possibly earned a lot more money if it got a wide release. It's also worth mentioning that Vince Gilligan decided to stream El Camino on Netflix partly because he has previously credited the streaming service for helping his series avoid cancelation. That being said, one has to wonder if the convenience of staying at home to watch the movie aided in El Camino's viewership. Regardless of which film would have made more money at the box office, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie and Joker have both become triumphant achievements for Netflix and Warner Bros. respectively.

More: Joker Director Won't Release Deleted Scenes Or An Extended Cut

Source: The Wrap

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 02:10:40 +0000
Gone Girl 2 Updates: Why The Sequel Could Happen | Screen Rant

While the movie hardly seems like an obvious candidate for a sequel, could Gone Girl 2 actually happen? David Fincher is (rightfully) regarded as one of the greatest working directors, though his career almost ended before it really began. He was hired at the last minute on Alien 3 when the previous director jumped ship, and Fincher's nightmarish experience making the sequel is well known. Studio interference, an unfinished script and a tight deadline were just some of the headaches involved and he almost quit the business afterward.

Thankfully, he came on board to direct twisted serial killer Seven and the rest is history. Fight Club, The Social Network, and Zodiac are considered some of his best work, and he's also behind Netflix's acclaimed series Mindhunter. The last movie project he was attached to was World War Z 2, which was ultimately canceled at the beginning of 2019.

Related: World War Z 2 Plot: What David Fincher’s Movie Was About

His last movie to date was 2014's Gone Girl, which was based on the acclaimed novel by Gillian Flynn (Dark Places). The movie was a critical and commercial hit, so is Gone Girl 2 possible?

The setup for Gone Girl revolves around the disappearance of Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike), who may or may not have been murdered by her husband Nick (Ben Affleck, Batman V Superman). It's ultimately revealed Amy staged her disappearance as revenge for Nick cheating on her but after some jaw-dropping twists, they end up back together.

Amy is pregnant with Nick's child via artificial insemination, but despite the fact Nick despises her and knows she's a sociopath, he decides to stay with her to keep their child safe.

While Gillian Flynn maintains the ending of Gone Girl wasn't meant as sequel bait, she's admitted to being interested in revisiting the Dunnes a few years down the road. Rosamund Pike and co-star Tyler Perry have also said they'd be interested in returning if Flynn wrote a Gone Girl 2.

In an E! interview Flynn teased Gone Girl 2 would likely fast-forward to focus on the Dunnes' teenage child. That sets up all kinds of possibilities, but the author has yet to pen either a book or script.

The original Gone Girl was a big success and key cast and crew are interested, so Gone Girl 2 is a possibility. If it will focus on the Dunnes' teen child it makes sense to let Affleck and Pike age a little, but the big question mark is David Fincher's involvement. He's never directed a sequel to his own work and unless he really loves the story, he could easily pass, which would likely end the possibility of the film being made.

Next: Why David Fincher Never Made The Girl Who Played With Fire

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 02:10:22 +0000
BATWOMAN Beyond Replaces Batman in New Comic Preview

The world of Batman Beyond is about to change, now that Terry McGinnis has given up the mantle of the Bat... leaving another hero to take his place. And fans can now get their first look at just how effective the new Batman--make that Batwoman Beyond really is.

When the word first brokn of a woman taking over Batman Beyond in the comics, fans were likely split between excited and outraged. But before anyone accuses DC of fudging with the series, since Terry McGinnis would never just 'give up' the role, he actually doesn't have much of a choice. With his memory erased, and his location in Neo-Gotham unknown, the fact is a new Batman is needed--NOW. In our exclusive preview of Batman Beyond #37 one woman has taken that duty on herself. And when it comes to stopping criminals, she isn't pulling any punches.

RELATED: Batman Beyond's True 'Mother' Was Originally Catwoman

Those who have been reading the Beyond comics know that Terry was recently the victim of False-Face, a villain capable of stealing identities and physical appearances. Bruce Wayne, Matt McGinnis, and Melanie Walker all realized the villain in their midst too late. But thankfully, the future Flash, old Barry Allen swooped in to help them take False-Face down. But with Terry still missing, the previous issue ended with an unknown figure entering the Batcave, and leaving with the Batsuit. Now fans can see her debut in the preview pages below:

While we will always welcome another appearance from the future, digital version of Alfred Pennyworth, most fans will read the preview for their first look at Batwoman Beyond in action. It's interested that the mysterious Batwoman neither speaks, no appears long enough for anyone--civilian or criminal--to notice that she isn't the Batman they're expecting. That avoidance of the spotlight, and preference of keeping up the illusion that Batman is still active may be a key clue in identifying her. That's something that rings true for both of the most obvious candidates who could access the Batcave and cover for Terry. One being Melanie Walker, the former Ten of Hearts, or possibly Barbara Gordon, returning to a role she hasn't fought in for decades.

Frankly, the fact both choices seem obvious means they may be less likely (Maxine Gibson, anyone?). But whoever is under the cowl as Batwoman Beyond, she's up to the task of saving innocents and beating the guilty. Readers who want to see the rest of the story play out can read the official solicitation details and plot synopsis below, before the full issue arrives in store Wednesday:

  • BATMAN BEYOND #37 (2019)
  • Release Date: October 23rd, 2019
  • Written by: Dan Jurgens
  • Art by: Sean Chen
  • Cover Art by: Lee Weeks
  • Variant Cover by: Francis Manapul
  • In the wake of his fateful showdown with False Face and the Splitt, the Batman of tomorrow has gone missing! With the Caped Crusader AWOL and Neo-Gotham facing the threat of one of the deadliest villains it's ever known, a new hero is needed! Bruce Wayne will turn to friends both old and new in order to keep his city safe, but that won't be enough. Fortunately, a new and mysterious protector will arrive on the scene, taking flight to save the city!

Batman Beyond #37 will be available from your local comic book shop on October 23rd, or direct from DC Comics.

MORE: DC Finally Breaks Batman in Dark Multiverse: Knightfall

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:10:01 +0000
The Simpsons: 10 Funniest Homer Simpson Memes Only True Fans Will Understand
The Simpsons have easily been a favorite TV show for so many people around the world since it first aired in December of 1989. When someone is a true Simpsons fan, it is unbelievably easy to relate to Homer’s many “doh” moments. Actually, it is easy to correlate pretty many of Homer’s special moments and apply them to our everyday lives! Memes can only make these moments so much more relatable!

When you are a real Simpsons fan, it only makes these memes even more hilarious! Continue reading to see the 10 of the funniest Homer Simpson memes that only true fans will understand!

RELATED: The Simpsons: 10 Funniest Ned Flanders Memes Only True Fans Will Understand

10 The Struggle Is Real

When Homer Simpson tries to figure anything out, especially if it has any mathematics involved, it seems to automatically turn into rocket science! This meme could perfectly fit just about anyone who’s ever had to try to work with time management when there just isn’t enough hours in a day; or any day that tends to end in a “y!”

How is a normal human being supposed to even fit their social life, work, and trying to get enough sleep all into one compact day and still try to find time to hit the gym, anyway? The struggle is real!

RELATED: The Simpsons: 10 Funniest Mr. Burns Memes That Only True Fans Will Understand

9 Planning Out Your Future In 0.5 Seconds

People say that love at first sight is a real thing. Anyone who has ever made eye contact with someone who was ridiculously attractive can usually relate to this Homer Simpson meme.

Doesn’t Homer just rock this wedding dress perfectly? For some people, when someone catches their eye, they may have a flash-forward (the reverse of a flashback) to their imagined wedding day even though the chances of ever running into this handsome or gorgeous stranger again are slim to none. All it takes is 0.5 seconds to see your future played out in your mind!

8 How To Make New Friends

If you are not the most sociable people person in the world, you will most likely be able to relate to this hilarious Homer Simpson meme. Many people feel the need to get out there and start meeting new people and making new friends. But oftentimes when the opportunity comes into our lives, we shut the metaphoric garage door on them just like Homer does to Ned Flanders.

If only we could actually invent a remote that controlled when we want or don’t want to adult so that we could just as easily shut others out with a garage door-like remote!

7 Sleep Is Overrated, Anyway

Most people can relate to this funny Homer Simpson meme when it comes to insomnia and trying to get a decent night’s rest. Don’t you agree that we seem to get our best rest five minutes before our alarm is supposed to go off?

Adulting is hard, and there are just way too many reasons that we can’t seem to fall asleep every night. Perhaps if we start setting our alarms for 1 am, we’d be able to fall asleep by 12:55 pm!

RELATED: The Simpsons: 10 Movies You Didn’t Know Were Spoofed In the Tree House Of Horrors

6 Asking The Boss For That Well-Deserved Raise

This golden, blinged-out Homer Simpson perfectly says it all when we finally work up the courage to ask our boss for an additional $1.25 per hour so that we maybe have some hope of surviving in this cruel world! It can very easily be compared to trying to ask a Disney villain to leave the princess alone!

It is something that we hope for that will most likely never happen, but it can feel like asking golden Homer to grant us three wishes!

5 You Can’t See Me

Anyone who has ever worked in the medical field will be able to find this classic Homer Simpson moment completely relatable and hilarious!

When a patient’s family starts roaming the hallways looking for a nurse, medical assistant, or any other healthcare professional for the tenth time of the day, it seriously wants to make the medical professionals wish they could sink into the walls and disappear for a moment in complete hopes that the family member will just walk right on by! A majority of the time, family members can be much more vicious than the actual patient!

4 The Real Night-Time Struggle

This classic Homer Simpson meme goes straight to the real night time struggle; when you finally just get comfortable and don’t want to move even though you have to go to the bathroom, but not actually being able to sleep because you have to go tinkle so bad!

This scenario has to be one of the most annoying feelings in the world. Getting comfortable at night can oftentimes be half the battle, so once you finally get comfortable the last thing you want to do is move all because your bladder decided to scream inside your head!

RELATED: The Simpsons: 10 Of The Worst Things Lisa Has Ever Done, Ranked

3 Getting Inside The Mind Of Man’s Best Friend

When Homer Simpson starts thinking it can be pretty scary! Homer is standing in his classic thinking pose and this meme is phrased perfectly for this stance! Some people have a major disliking for authority, and this meme really goes to show it!

Some people see the cops and shout, “Oh crap, look it’s the cops!” So, asking ourselves if dogs think the same way seems like a logical question, right? This is one of those questions that can keep lots of people up all night!

2 How’s The Diet Going?

Not everyone feels like dieting and sticking to the doctors’ orders. So, it’s only natural to answer “Jigglin’ for justice.” when our friends ask us how our diet is going! This easily has to be one of the most hilarious Homer Simpson memes that say so much.

Homer is riding his tractor in his daisy dukes; also known as short-shorts, letting everyone see him for who he is skinny or not. Homer is one good looking fellow! Marge really is a lucky woman; depending on who you ask!

1 What’s Your Idea Of A Good Time?

This classic picture of Homer Simpson laying in his cozy bed like a hot and toasty cinnamon bun fits perfectly for this meme! We can usually all relate to feeling like the best way to have fun is to binge-watch The Simpsons while lying in bed!

It truly sounds like an amazing time once you exit your twenties, especially since almost everyone likes to sleep in every now and then! Plus, sleep and rest are excellent for the mind, body, and soul!

NEXT: The Simpsons: 10 Times Lisa Tackled Social Issues

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:10:56 +0000
5 MCU Films That Are Way Underrated (& 5 That Are Overrated)
The success of the MCU is one of the most impressive things in the history of the movie business. They decided to try something new in cinematic storytelling and they have undoubtedly accomplished a lot with a string of acclaimed and successful films. The Infinity Saga as a whole is one of the most stunning achievements movie-goers have ever seen.


As all-encompassing as the phenomenon has been, not every MCU film is perfect. That's impossible in the movie business. Reviews are sometimes kinder than the films deserve, while on the other hand, some of the best MCU films are forgotten or dismissed by the fans. Here are some solid picks for the most underrated and overrated MCU movies.

10 Underrated: Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel introduced the latest hero in the MCU, to a somewhat mixed reaction. The 90s-set adventure explored Carol Danvers discovering her identity, meeting Nick Fury and becoming a true hero. Some fans found the origin story to be bland, while critics awarded it a 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the worst-reviewed film in Phase 3.

While the origin story treads over familiar ground, there's a lot to love about Captain Marvel. Brie Larson is a true powerhouse in the lead, the 90s setting is a lot of fun and the movie gives us the best use of Nick Fury to date.

9 Overrated: Ant-Man And The Wasp

Ant-Man and the Wasp continued Scott Lang's adventures as the smallest Avenger while introducing The Wasp (Evangeline Lilly). The sequel was still not a massive hit at the box office, but the film was praised by critics, receiving 87% on Rotten Tomatoes.

RELATED: Ant-Man And The Wasp's 10 Funniest Moments In The MCU

Though the movie certainly is a fun ride, it's maybe over-hyped, since it felt like a nice light follow-up to Avengers: Infinity War. However, it's arguable that the plot is not too interesting, the villains are lacking, and despite being the MCU's first headlining female hero, The Wasp is not given much screen time or personality at all.

8 Underrated: Thor

In the early days of the MCU, Thor was a big question mark. It seemed strange that a more grounded hero like Iron Man would be sharing the same universe as the mighty God of Thunder. The first solo film was a modest hit that proved the character could work on the big screen, but it received mixed reviews overall and even Chris Hemsworth criticized the movie.

Thor is certainly not the biggest or most action-packed MCU film, but it deserves praise for how successfully it introduced the world of Asgard. Hemsworth is a perfect fit in the role, Tom Hiddleston is fantastic as Loki and the movie is filled with a great sense of humor.

7 Overrated: Black Panther

Black Panther was a ground-breaking film for the MCU, comic book films and the film industry in general. The movie took us to the world of Wakanda, as T'Challa struggled with being a good man and a ruler.

There's no doubt Black Panther is a great movie and one of the MCU's best, but this is the best-reviewed MCU film according to Rotten Tomatoes and the first superhero movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. As amazing as it is, it's not the best superhero ever made.

6 Underrated: Iron Man 3

Though the Iron Man franchise helped kick off the MCU in a big way, the sequels have not been as beloved. Iron Man 2 was rightfully seen as a dull follow-up and Iron Man 3 did not receive a much warmer reception. The third film was widely criticized by fans for its controversial take on The Mandarin.

RELATED: Iron Man's 10 Best Scenes With Villains In The MCU, Ranked

Putting aside the twist, which was actually a pretty brilliant way to handle such a problematic character, Iron Man 3 is such a fun movie. Marvel allowed writer-director Shane Black to embrace his own style, which makes for a hilarious big-budget action-comedy.

5 Overrated: Iron Man

Without Iron Man, the MCU would likely not exist. This surprise hit about a lesser-known hero proved that this universe could actually work. It also gave us Robert Downey Jr in the iconic role of Tony Stark, an important figure in the MCU ever since.

Iron Man is absolutely a great movie filled with exciting and hilarious moments, but those who still call it the MCU's best are likely forgetting the film's third act, which can come off as a little rushed and not very exciting. Though it doesn't tarnish all of the good about the movie, it is a major flaw.

4 Underrated: Captain America: The First Avenger

Alongside Iron Man, Captain America has been the other key character at the center of the MCU. While his other solo films are highly praised, his origin story is oddly overlooked. Though the film has its fans, it was only a modest hit and is rated 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film is probably forgotten because it is a very different Captain America movie to the ones that followed. The movie is a World War II throwback adventure with a winning performance from Chris Evans as the unstoppable hero and one of the best origin stories in the MCU.

3 Overrated: Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange was an exciting addition to the MCU, as he helped introduce the mystical side of the universe. Benedict Cumberbatch starred in the origin story, which saw Strange turn from arrogant surgeon to sorcerer. The movie was a massive hit and holds an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.RELATED: Avengers: 10 Infinity War And Endgame Moments That Made Doctor Strange More Interesting

While the character is certainly interesting, his first solo movie was actually a bit of a letdown. The unique origin had potential, but perhaps felt like a retread of the Iron Man story. Cumberbatch wasn't given much interesting stuff to do and the film suffered from a weak villain.

2 Underrated: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2

Guardians of the Galaxy was such a fresh addition to the MCU, but the sequel didn't get the same love. The story of Peter Quill meeting his father Ego (Kurt Russell) failed to capture the spark of the original for many fans. Some felt the humor was more forced this time around as well.

While the sequel could never recapture the freshness of the first film, there are many things the sequel does better than the original. The performances from the returning cast have all improved, there is a great villain, and there is a compelling and emotional story at its center.

1 Overrated: The Avengers

The Avengers was the movie that proved the MCU was a good idea after all. Joss Whedon managed the impossible by bringing together very different and iconic characters to share the big screen. Audiences went wild for the team-up movie and critics were also impressed, awarding it a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Like Iron Man, The Avengers is two-thirds of a very entertaining movie, but the fans that praise it seem to overlook the surprisingly slow first act. The fact that the first action sequence in this massive movie is a rather standard car chase shows how slow it is to get going.

NEXT: The 10 Strongest Avengers Teams, Ranked

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:10:52 +0000
Joker: Every Film Performance, Ranked | ScreenRant
There are very few comic book villains, let alone characters, that have transcended as many mediums as the Joker. This Clown Prince of Crime, who has terrorized the streets of Gotham since his debut in 1940's Batman #1, has made appearances in hundreds of issues of comics, a multitude of animated series, video game projects, and of course a few tenures on the big screen.

RELATED: Joker Movie: Every Side Character Ranked From Good To Evil

For a character that embodies a single archetype, there seems to be an endless amount of takes that actors have attempted when portraying him. For some actors, the Joker is an unhinged psychopath, reveling in his own madness. For others, the Joker is plain evil, taking advantage of the madness of Gotham for his own criminal goals. No matter the take, each performance has something to offer to the overall Joker canon.

7 Jared Leto

Jared Leto, who famously went full method for his performance as the Joker, had a shockingly small amount of screen time. This performance, as seen in 2016's Suicide Squad, is sadly the worst version of the Clown Prince of Crime ever to grace the silver screen. In many ways, this version of the Joker could have worked tremendously. Seeing Joker as a pseudo-cartel figure who is having the time of his life spreading his mad empire across the city had the potential to be fascinating.

Sadly, due to the lack of importance the character had in the film, Joker felt more like a distraction than a centerpiece. Not to mention the marketing and rumor behind this performance created so much unneeded hype around Leto's performance, when in reality, his actions felt more like a diva and less like a compelling method performer. His grunting and grumbly performance felt so disconnected from the rest of the cast and left nothing but a poor taste in the mouths of all who watched.

6 Zach Galifianakis

One of the less acknowledged cinematic portrayals of the joker, Zach Galifianakis' role in Lego Batman was one of an attention-seeking villain, searching for the approval of his arch-nemesis. Although Galifianakis' performance, like the film, was rather silly, the characterization offered a different look into the psyche of this iconic villain. All of his rampaging actions translated into a lonely individual who is seeking validation.

RELATED: 10 Big Differences Between The Joker & The Lego Joker

The only reason he is lower on the list is the fact that Galifianakis' performance didn't relay this as much as the writing did. Galifianakis did a fine job, accomplishing what was asked of him, but in terms of his own stamp on the character, it went unfelt and unnoticed.

5 Cesar Romero

Cesar Romero is renowned as the first cinematic portrayal of the Joker, appearing in the original 1966 Batman: The Movie. Romero's portrayal of the Joker pairs nicely with the equally campy series, embracing a wholeheartedly theatrical performance.

In a way, Romero's Joker stands sharply alone against the more popular darker takes of modern-day Jokers. His version of the character, covered in theatrical grease paint, is a dramatic and witty clown who loves his mischief. Sadly, he also started DC's trouble with mustaches. Like Henry Cavill's Superman, Romero refused to shave his mustache, but unlike Cavill, Romero hadn't grown it for a role. The man just loved his mustache.

4 Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson's Joker, who appeared in Tim Burton's Batman, stands in a strong middle ground in terms of characterization. Unlike Romeor, this Joker is truly frightening and intimidating. Even before his fall, Jack Napier's role as a crime boss was daunting enough. But Nicholson brought his essential brand of crazy for this character,

This Joker still has oodles of fun terrorizing Gotham. He's not vindictive against the system or damaged by external forces. This Joker is just a bad guy, and he loves it. If there are any downsides to Nicholson's performance, it's that he falls to a lot of his Nicholson-isms that appear in many of his zanier performances. Luckily, it fits the character just fine.

3 Joaquin Phoenix

Joker was the first film to address the clown and the clown alone. There is no Batman in sight, only a frightened boy who is directly affected by this broken man. Joaquin Phoenix's take on this character really is unlike anything that has ever been done before. Embracing a true fall into insanity, Phoenix committed to bringing a realistic portrayal of mental illness to the character. His transformation into the Joker by the end reveals a madman who has lost all empathy with the world around him, a true psychotic narcissist.

RELATED: Joker: 10 Moments Arthur Fleck Was Absolutely Terrifying

The only problem is the film around him isn't sure of what it's trying to say with the character. The performance is undoubtedly committed, and an outstanding example of an actor committed to their role. But an outstanding performance doesn't make a film. Not to mention, the future of the character is left uncertain. Can this madman actually pull off the crimes that his comic book iteration is famous for? He is so unhinged and broken that he feels almost separated from the original character.

2 Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill has appeared in one theatrical Joker performance for Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, but his repertoire as the character has continued up to today. Through animated series, one-off straight-to-video releases, video games, and more, Hamill has been playing the Joker longer than anyone. Because of this, he is regarded by many to be one of the best iterations of the character.

No one has a better joker laugh than Hamill, combining both glee and horror to it. The only reason he isn't number one on this list is his filmography. Hamill has only appeared in a theatrical version once, and although he is great in the film, he is nowhere near the focus that he is in other mediums. But being such a legendary part of this franchise, he had to earn the number two spot at the very least.

1 Heath Ledger

It is beginning to feel like no other performance will ever top this one. Heath Ledger's take on the Joker not only changed the perception of the character and the franchise, but what Ledger accomplished in The Dark Knight transcended the genre itself. His unhinged performance as the Joker brought gravitas and realism never seen before. Yet, for all the darkness he brings to the role, it is the gleeful fun that he is having on screen that makes this performance so worth it.

Where Phoenix embodies all the same darkness that Ledger also embodies, Ledger's version is able to take it and turn it into jokes. That's who the Joker is through and through. He isn't defeated by the evil in Gotham. Like Batman, he is borne of it. He is a force of chaos who takes advantage of broken systems and people and uses them for his own sick means. Not a single performance has captured that better than this.

NEXT: Joker: 10 Things We Hope To See In A Possible Sequel

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:10:42 +0000
10 El Camino Quotes That Will Stick With Us Forever | ScreenRant
El Camino: A Breaking Bad MovieEl Camino is a fantastic follow-up to Breaking Bad, providing some closure for die-hard fans who wanted to know what happened to Jesse after he fled in Todd's El Camino, frantically laughing at the fact that he might finally be free.

The movie was intense all the way through as we watched where Jesse went after he drove off, saw some characters return to the fold, and learned more about what happened to Walter White's once partner-in-crime while he was kept captive by the Neo-Nazis who were forcing him to cook meth.

RELATED: Breaking Bad: El Camino’s 10 Most Satisfying Moments That All Fans Loved 

While a lot was said throughout the movie, in both present time and flashbacks, there are a few quotes that will stick with us forever.

10 Doing Something Special


In a flashback scene from the earlier days of Walt and Jesse’s operation, the pair have breakfast at the diner where they talk. It’s mostly about the future, about what they will do once they’ve made their money and are ready to leave the drug trade. Walt tries to convince Jesse to get his GED, and they innocently discuss the future as though this will be an in and out, make some quick money, deal.

But the most profound statement comes from Walt when he utters these words, which, in some ways, foreshadows what is to come. To Walt, what he’s doing is finally something special in his life. How could we not see that he would get totally sucked in?

9 Decide For Yourself

“I’ve gone where the universe takes me my whole life. It’s better to make those decisions for yourself.”

In another flashback scene, Jesse talks with his girlfriend Jane about life, and how she had once told him that she goes where the universe takes her. She admits that she has come to the realization that this philosophy is all wrong.

It’s one of those lines that really makes you think: should you let destiny take control, or are we in control of our own destiny?

8 Godspeed

“With a little luck, you will soon find yourself many miles from here. Godspeed to you.”

After sending Jesse on his way to Alaska, complete with a vehicle and a new identity, Ed wishes him well with this statement. It’s a great way to end the film, which itself is an extension of the popular TV series, providing real closure for Jesse’s character.

If there ends up not being another Breaking Bad-related film or series focused on Jesse, viewers can be satisfied with these final words, that while we might not know what happens to Jesse once he starts over, we know he’ll be miles away from that troubled past life.

RELATED: El Camino: 5 Ways Jesse Pinkman Changed (& 5 Ways He Stayed the Same) 

7 Get Help…Please

“Quit running and get some help.” 

In their tortured plea on the news, Jesse’s parents beg their son to turn himself in because the outcome will be better than remaining on the run. Mrs. Pinkman, his mother, chimes in with this line, just as Jesse tunes into the channel while frantically searching Todd’s apartment for the hidden money.

A twinge of guilt in Jesse’s eyes is apparent, though clearly he wasn’t prepared to do as they asked, and even called and used them to gain access to two guns later on.

6 You Did Your Best

“It’s probably too late to say this. I don’t know if it’ll mean much to you, but you did your best. And whatever happened with me, it’s on me. Okay? Nobody else.”

It was heartbreaking when Jesse spoke these words to his parents when he called them from a burner phone to ask them to meet up with him (at which point he entered their house when he knew they weren’t home to steal two guns.)

He clearly knew he would never see them again, and while he had nefarious intentions with the call, at least he gave them some type of closure, and made them know that they were good parents and tried their best with him.

5 Crickets

Jesse: “It’s quiet.” Ed: “Yeah. Figured you could use some of that.”

When Jesse arrives in the middle of nowhere with Ed, ready to start his new life, he gets out of the car and listens. And he hears…nothing. Compared to the chatter, gunshots, and constant torture (literally) Jesse had been through up until this point, it was a shock to the system.

Ed’s reply is perfect and suggests that he was worth every penny he costs for a new identity and getaway. Talk about great customer service.

RELATED: El Camino: Ranking The Flashback Scenes  

4 What’s Done Is Done

Jesse: “I want to put things right.” Mike: “Sorry kid, that’s the one thing you can never do.”

In a flashback scene where Jesse stands at the riverbank with Mike, talking about what they’ll do when they get out of the drug business, he asks Mike where he would go if he were his age, and what he would do. (For the record, he said Alaska).

Mike gives Jesse a rude awakening when he advises that while Jesse wishes he could put things right, that is sadly not a possibility. Little did they both know that there was no chance of either of them ever going back, nor making anything right.

3 I Love You, Man

“Dude, you’re my hero and s***.”

While Skinny Pete and Badger always showed how great of friends they were to Jesse, we always thought they saw one another as equals. Until this film, when Skinny Pete goes out of his way to help Jesse, even concocting an elaborate plan for him to escape that includes Pete taking some heat and lying.

When Jesse asks why’s he’s doing it, Skinny replies with this line. There’s a lot more admiration there than we realized from Breaking Bad.

2 Easter Eggs

“I was thinking Easter eggs, but lately, I’m thinking I might like to try some new paint. This stuff is starting to feel pretty tired.”

What’s so jarring about this statement is that you can’t help picturing the scene when it was spoken: Todd standing in his living room with a captive and broken Jesse, chatting him up as if a colleague had just come to his home for the first time for dinner.

In reality, Todd is a brutal, sociopathic killer who had a dead body in his kitchen a few feet away he was looking to dispose of…after he had a bite to eat, of course. It will send shivers down your spine just thinking about it.

1 Sized For Love

“Can’t help it that I’m sized for love.”

One of the few funny lines in the movie, while Skinny Pete is picking out some clothes to give to Jesse to wear, he notes that they will fit him perfectly, and jokes about Badger’s larger physique, referring to him as Sasquatch.

Badger innocently replies with this line. What does it mean? Who knows, but clearly Badger thinks that having more meat and being bigger in size, either circumference, height, or perhaps both, is what the ladies want.

RELATED: El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie: 10 Questions We Want Answered In A Sequel 

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:10:38 +0000
10 Horror Comedy Movies to Watch If You Like Zombieland
Just when you thought zombies were played out in the 2000s, the decade ended with what would become one of the most beloved comedies in recent years. Ruben Fleischer's Zombieland – by and large – effaced all fatigue towards the living dead. It's true that zombies have been a viable movie villain for several decades. Yet one would be remiss to not mention their renaissance in the last twenty years.

RELATED: 10 Essential Zombie Movies To Watch Before Zombieland: Double Tap

Audiences love Zombieland because of its obvious affection for zombie horror, its colorful characters, and most of all, its expert blend of sentimentalism and gallows humor. And with the sequel Zombieland: Double Tap coming out soon, let's check out ten other horror-comedies you can watch if you like the Zombieland franchise.

10 Cooties (2014)

A band of elementary school teachers earns their pay when they are forced to battle their students, all of whom have become rabid thanks to some contaminated chicken nuggets.

Elijah Wood, Allison Pill, and Rainn Wilson shine their brightest in a zom-com that banks on your apathy towards ravenous little monsters. Cooties is a risible flick that never takes itself too seriously. This one might seem a bit late to the game as far as the basic plot is concerned, but Cooties handles itself better than one would expect.

9 The Final Girls (2015)

Max is having a tough time after losing her mother, a woman whose claim to fame was a cult horror movie she did twenty years ago. When Max agrees to go to a retrospective showing of said movie, she and her friends are absorbed into the film itself. Meaning, they are now part of the slasher flick. And the only way to escape is to let the movie play out.

One would not think a PG-13-rated slasher comedy would land well with the more serious horror fans, but, lo and behold, The Final Girls has become cherished since its release. It's a funny film. What was more surprising was how poignant this parody of slashers is.

8 Bloodsucking Bastards (2015)

Like many people, Evan is a loyal employee at a company that sucks his soul dry. Now, the company is going to do more than suck the life out of him. Firstly, Evan's world is turned upside down when his coworker and girlfriend dumps him. Then, he's passed over for a coveted promotion. Now, Evan stumbles upon a dastardly plan in place at his job that may or may not involve vampires.

RELATED: 10 Horror Movies That Were Too Funny To Be Scary

Bloodsucking Bastards is what happens when you add vampire to a workplace comedy. And the result is a darn good time.

7 Slither (2006)

In the small town of Wheelsy, nothing interesting ever seems to happen. Well, that changes when aliens appear out of a crashed meteor. At first, they mutilate the local livestock. These extraterrestrials don't stop there, though. They set their sights on bigger prey — us. It's now up to the bumbling local sheriff to stop this alien invasion before the human race goes extinct.

This alien comedy written and directed by James Gunn didn't fare too well at the box office, but it has some great visuals and humor. While it bears a similarity to the 1986 movie Night of the Creeps, Slither is a medley of many other horror films.

6 Severance (2006)

A British sales group goes on a retreat in Europe for a team-building exercise. After their bus cannot get through to the destination, they are forced to hike through the woods. This is when they are picked off, one by one, by unseen hunters.

Fans of wry British humor will eat up Severance, a hilarious, well-made parody of survivalist-horror films like Wrong Turn. Although it is funny, the movie still has a palpable level of threat in the characters' unfortunate situation. Just because you're laughing doesn't mean the story lacks menace.

5 Feast (2005)

At a remote tavern, a stranger barges in to warn the patrons of impending doom. That doom being a clan of flesh-eating, horrific monsters. Now, the customers are under attack by these unfathomable creatures. And their only means to escape is to trust one another.

RELATED: 10 Best Horror-Comedies for Halloween, Ranked

There are a lot of things about Feast that are downright inappropriate. It's a crass movie that is never too opposed to low-brow humor. That being said, it has a high number of sight gags, a commendable cast, and some impressive practical monster effects. Fans will also be happy to learn there are two sequels.

4 Happy Death Day (2017)

A drunken college student nicknamed Tree wakes up in a random guy's dorm room with no recollection of what happened the night before. As her day unfolds, Tree inches closer to death. Once that happens, she wakes up in the same guy's dorm again. And again and again. Tree is now caught in a time loop with no visible means of escape.

Happy Death Day is an honest to goodness gem regardless of its PG-13 rating. It has comedy, horror, drama, and a bit of sci-fi all rolled into one glorious package. Be sure to check out the sequel Happy Death Day 2U if you want to know the origin of the dreaded time loop.

3 Fido (2006)

When a mysterious dust cloud revives the dead as zombies, a company is urged to quell the looming threat. This leads to zombies being domesticated and turned into menial servants. One family's "pet" is named Fido, and soon becomes an integral member. So much so that the wife and son question everything they thought they knew to be true about their way of life.

Fido is a fetching, low-key Canadian zombie comedy whose themes are not far removed from those in Pleasantville. Meaning, both films challenge the status quo and how life has simply gotten away from us.

2 Club Dread (2004)

One-hit wonder musician Coconut Pete now runs a tropical island resort rich in hedonistic values. It's an ideal place to both visit and work at. That is, until an unseen party starts to murder members of the quirky staff.

Comedy troupe Broken Lizard crafted a horror-comedy that feels very much like a product of its time. Club Dread didn't make waves at the box office or with critics, but, in hindsight, it's a jocular slasher. If you love off-color humor and slapstick, this is one vacation you should book soon.

1 Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010)

A pair of good-natured hillbillies named Tucker and Dale crosses paths with some college students looking to party out in the woods. However, a series of unforeseen, accidental deaths convinces the preppy kids that Tucker and Dale are behind everything. Little do they know, Tucker and Dale are actually trying to save them from themselves.

Tucker & Dale vs. Evil is one of most uproarious horror-comedies to date. It points out the tropes of the genre without ever being irreverent. The jokes are expertly crafted and executed, and the leads are terrific. If you have your doubts about humor being mixed into your horror, then Tucker & Dale will soothe your nerves.

NEXT: 10 Scariest Zombie Movies To Never Watch Alone, Ranked

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:10:37 +0000
Star Wars: 10 Hidden Details You Missed in the Sequel
One of the coolest aspects about the Star Wars sequel trilogy is that they’re helmed by people who grew up watching the original movies as kids.

RELATED: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: 10 Hidden Details Everyone Missed

This means that each film in the series is littered with references to the previous two trilogies, giving amateur sleuths the opportunity to test their wits. Some references are obvious, while others require a bit of know-how to figure out. This list combines ten of our favorite. How many of these have you found?

10 Female Leads

The inclusion of Rey as the main protagonist of the sequel trilogy is a groundbreaking move for the franchise. In a series known for its strong female characters, giving one an entire trilogy of which to call her own is the next logical step. However, the idea of a female lead goes back all the way to the original drafts, first written by George Lucas in the mid ‘70s.

It is long rumored that Lucas, a stanch progressive with outspoken anti-authoritarian views, dabbled with the idea of making the character that would later become Luke Skywalker a woman. Early concept art by Ralph McQuarrie seems to confirm this, along with giving Han Solo a lightsaber. Of course, while Lucas did eventually make Luke the main protagonist, he ended up making Leia Organa a textbook example of female empowerment.

9 The Sacred Texts!

The sacred Jedi texts may not be page turners, but they sure do hold importance. After all, why would Rey take the time to retrieve them all from the large tree before Yoda’s ghost roasted it like Zeus?


While many viewers caught the glimpse of the texts inside the Millennium Falcon’s cargo hold, it was easy to miss if they weren’t paying attention. It came as a surprise to some when, later on, online publications began to speculate on their importance in later movies.

8 Walking into the sunset

One of the most divisive aspects of The Last Jedi was how Luke threw everything away and went into hiding. While some people complained that this went against Luke’s character, older drafts of Return of the Jedi reveal something much different.

According to the late Gary Kurtz, who produced A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, Jedi was supposed to end with Luke walking into the sunset, alone, his past behind him and his future uncertain. Kurtz explained that the ending was emblematic of Spaghetti Westerns, where the hero doesn’t necessarily live happily ever after, but just goes off to turn a new leaf somewhere else. While Luke wouldn’t take this step until over thirty years later, it’s still a neat ode to the original drafts that many fans missed.

7 Leia’s Force Powers

In the Star Wars Legends, aka the pre-Disney Expanded Universe, Leia becomes a full-fledged Jedi and joins Luke in bringing the religion back from the dead. The sequels showed things differently, however, with Leia now a general in the Resistance, at the helm of their war against the First Order. Or did they?Remember, when Leia was blown into the vacuum of space and flew back towards her ship? Trippy, right? Not so much.

RELATED: Rise of Skywalker: 10 Questions On Kylo Ren, Palpatine And Other Villains We Want Answered

Remember that Luke told Leia at the end of Jedi that the force runs strong in their family. Also, if rumors are to be believed, Leia originally trained to be a Jedi before the events of The Force Awakens, but stopped after she became pregnant with Ben Solo. If this turns out to be true, then it means Leia is just as much a Jedi as her brother, and creating a protective bubble was just part of the job.

6 Starkiller

Starkiller Base, the big bad upgrade of the Death Star, horrified the galaxy with its planet destroying shotgun. But hardcore fans of the series know that the name Starkiller existed long before The Force Awakens.

In the drafts for the original trilogy, Starkiller was Luke’s last name. Thankfully, Lucas changed it to Skywalker in later drafts, perhaps under the impression that Starkiller sounded to try-hard for his tastes.

5 Stormtrooper Helmets

The stormtroopers in the sequel trilogy got a nice update from their original counterparts. While they retained some of their forbearers’ design elements, the helmets were given a sleeker, minimalistic look that keeps them in line with modern design ascetics.

RELATED: Rise of Skywalker: 10 Questions On Rey, Luke And Other Heroes We Want Answered

That’s no mistake either. According to director J. J. Abrams, the helmets were inspired by Apple products. We can see the resemblance, given the helmets’ smother edges and brighter shine. It could also be a jab at Apple, but we’d rather reserve that judgement for another article.

4 X-Wing Design

Another addition to the movies that got a visual update were the X-Wings. While they look very similar to their original trilogy counterparts, their engines are of a different shape.

It’s a subtle change that harkens back to concept designs by the legendary Ralph McQuarrie, whose paintings helped bring Lucas’ words to life. We think it’s a neat throwback to McQuarrie’s work, whose contribution to the series can never be understated.

3 JB-007

There were a lot of famous actors who made cameo appearances in The Force Awakens, but one fans missed completely was a visit by none other than James Bond himself.

RELATED: Star Wars: The Hilarious Palpatine Memes That Are On The Dark Side

Daniel Craig, who had recently starred in the Bond flic Spectre only a month before, appeared as a stormtrooper, whose designation number was JB-007. He’s the stormtrooper that Rey attempts to use a mind trick against while she’s being held hostage on Starkiller Base. No word yet if the base had a martini bar.

2 Millennium Falcon’s Dish

Most fans know by now that the Millennium Falcon’s communication’s dish was different in the sequels that what it was in the original trilogy. After it got knocked off at the end of Return of the Jedi, it was replaced by a rectangular dish. All well and good. However, few have mentioned the fact that, in a brief shot of the Falcon in the Rise of Skywalker trailer, the dish is a circle again.

Naturally, one would assume that Lando replaced the dish with something closer to the way it looked before. However, it could also indicate the possibility of time travel. We already know that time travel exists in the Star Wars universe, so it wouldn’t be out of the question for the hearos to make a jump backwards to the original trilogy.

1 Ewan McGregor’s Cameo

Ewan McGregor’s role as Obi Wan in the Star Wars prequels is one of the few things about the trilogy that’s regularly praised. McGregor is, after all, an extremely talented actor, who recently got signed on to reprise his role of old Ben in a new Disney+ show. But many viewers were unaware that McGregor’s Obi Wan made an appearance in The Force Awakens, abet in a much more subtle way.

In the basement of Maz Kanata’s bar, one of the voices talking to Rey during her unnerving encounter with the Skywalker lightsaber is McGregor, playing Obi Wan, saying “Rey, these are your first steps.” It’s a spine-tingling statement, one that more or less lays out the course for the entire trilogy.

NEXT: Star Wars: 10 Collectible Gifts For Fans of Stormtroopers

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:10:24 +0000
5 Reasons Glee Has Aged Poorly (& 5 Reasons It's Timeless)
When Glee came out, it was like nothing anyone had ever seen before. Four years after its end, that's still the case. It was a bizarre mix of musical revelry, awkward/fake wokeness, and characterizations that changed on a dime. That's still not even the half of it, though.

Even though it's been over for years, Glee has had a resurgence in popularity. Half of it is old fans cringing at its antics, the other half is people loving the extreme way it does everything all over again.

To explain this fan split, let's look at things that the series did right and wrong.

Here are 5 Reasons Glee Is Timeless (And 5 Why It Aged Poorly).

RELATED: Glee: Hogwarts Houses Of New Directions Members

10 Aged Poorly: Student/Teacher Relationships

A lot of the conflicts and big decisions in Glee happen because of the teachers meddling in students' lives. And no, not in the "encourage kids to be their best" way. They do it in a threatening, manipulative way like telling kids they'll go to jail for things they didn't do. Fans all love Finn, but the way Mr. Shue got him into the Glee club? Absolutely awful.

That's just one example, too. There was that weird time Rachel had a crush on him and went to his house, the cruel way Sue treats the Cheerios, and so much more.

9 Timeless: Campiness

One of the best parts of Glee was how extra the show was. Every character oozed with the campiness of crazy outfits, odd hobbies, and over the top actions. The entire first episode really set the tone for the rest of the series. Terry was willing to lie about her pregnancy, Tina was yelling "I Kissed A Girl", Kurt was milking "Mr. Cellophane", and Rachel was... well, Rachel.

RELATED: Glee: 5 Relationships Fans Were Behind (And 5 They Rejected)

Truly, the series only got campier from there. Few other shows could have pulled off a character marrying herself, so many dramatic, roller-coaster couples, or an entire puppet episode.

Its campiness is one of the top reasons that, for some people, Glee is timeless.

8 Aged Poorly: Sue Sylvester

While Sue Sylvester did give fantastic one-liners and had the presence of a vengeful god, her zingers (and hatred) didn't age well. Instead of being a borderline bully, her character is just a straight-up jerk. She's very offensive and intolerant of many of the minority characters and her love of her sister and Becky don't make up for it. She doesn't get to pull the "but I have a black friend" card.

Sue has a few redeemable moments, but there aren't nearly enough to make up for the awful things she does. Honestly, it's disappointing that society used to approve of her brand of cruelty. Comedy needs to (and is) evolving.

7 Timeless: Costumes

There are quite a few Glee storylines and scenes that are absolutely bizarre and wild. Things like Quinn's birth and the out of control "Toxic" assembly feel like fever dreams. Something that always was on point, though, were the costumes. Glee did an amazing job of making cool outfits that reflected and fit the characters' personalities, styles, and sizes.

RELATED: Glee: The 10 Best Outfits, Ranked

All the outfits are iconic and unique, giving the show and its characters distinct looks.

Many people forget all the whacky plots, but they more often remember all the great costumes from different themed episodes. Of course no one will ever forget how great everyone looked in the Lady Gaga group performance.

6 Aged Poorly: Absurd Abandoned Plotlines

Sometimes, Glee was even too absurd for itself. That's why the show is often known for leaving bad subplots (and even main ones) to perish in the dust.

Terry's fake baby plot and the character just disappear the second she's discovered. Quinn's paralysis and romance with Joe happen and vanish within episodes. While the club helping with Sam's homelessness is nice, that also gets ignored and "resolved" way too quickly.

Glee tried really hard to address a bunch of serious topics, but more often than not things just got wild and confusing and then everyone acted like they didn't happen. In an age of more tight-knit television writing, that ages very poorly.

5 Timeless: Creative Musical Performances

Anyone can say what they want about the story content of Glee, but the musical performances were amazing. The actors really gave it their all and created some really fun and awesome mash-ups. Many fans only call themselves fans because they own and still listen to the music from the show. Be it an original song or a cover, they all were pretty great bops.

RELATED: The 5 Best Glee Covers (And 5 That Could Have Been Better)

So, best to ignore the fact that Finn sang "Losing My Religion" because of a grilled cheese that vaguely looked like Jesus, and instead enjoy the music.

Between the vocals, costumes, choreography, and team-work, the actors had so much fun, and fans did too.

4 Aged Poorly: Boomerang Romances

All teen shows have endless random pairings and on-and-off couples, but Glee truly is the champion of everyone dating everyone. Glee makes all the random couple pairings so much more dramatic because each of them always ending up having a musical number before they break up, even if they only date in one episode.

Not only were the classic couples of Finn/Rachel, Will/Emma, Kurt/Blaine, and Britt/Santana constantly on-and-off, but there were so many random pairings. Santana and Mercedes once fought over Puck. There was the weird Quinn/Joe thing before his character disappeared. Rachel got obsessed with Mr. Shue for an episode. Blaine and Rachel had a thing.

The romances on Glee boomerang around so much and it's so tiring, especially looking back.

3 Timeless: Will Schuester

No, this does not mean Will is some great exception to the campiness of Glee. Actually, Will Schuester is timeless because he embodies the campiness. He is a wild, weird man who makes astounding decisions in every episode. He is the king of being extra and weird. All the fans saw that Thong Song dance he did for Emma, right? He always was going to be the campiest of them all.

Now, fans look back at Will Schuester as this human embodiment of musical chaos that is fascinating and horrifying all at once.

Mr. Shue was the core of the show and led the team to victory and ruin. He self-inserts himself into his club's relationships and was the lead singer for the raunchiest pep rally ever. What a god of chaos.

2 Aged Poorly: Minority Representation

While Glee did a surprisingly amazing job of inclusion, the stereotyping was a little (read: very) rough around the edges. One key example was Artie. While Kevin McHale is a great talent, including a wheelchair-bound character only rings hollow when played by an abled actor. There are tons of actors out there with disabilities looking for work.

Glee always played softball with its statements and care for minorities. They existed in this high school and technically got a voice, but they were still almost always background characters or were shoved into at least mildly offensive stereotypes. It may have been great progress then, but Glee's attempts age pretty poorly now.

1 Timeless: Finn's Episode

Hands down, the best thing that Glee ever did was its tribute episode to Cory Monteith. Over time, his character Finn Hudson became the wholesome heart of the show. Though it started off rocky, his romance with Rachel grew more mature over time and he was finding his own path towards taking Mr. Shue's place.

Then, tragically, Cory Monteith passed away. Glee did a terrific job of taking the whole episode to mourn its lost star. He meant a lot to the cast and the actress who played Rachel, Lea Michelle, was his fiancee. Each character got their own time to grieve losing him and it was possibly one of the most beautiful tribute episodes on television.

That, of everything Glee did, is its most timeless.

NEXT: Glee: 10 Times The Show Broke Our Hearts

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:10:13 +0000
Zoe Kravitz's Top 10 Movies (According To Rotten Tomatoes)
Zoe Kravitz is officially our new Catwoman for the new Batman franchise. If that doesn't excite you, we're not sure what will. This beautiful and brilliant actress's most recent project was Big Little Lieswhere she plays Bonnie Carlson. However, she does have 38 acting credits under her belt (she's also a stellar singer, we might add). This actress has already made waves in Hollywood, but we definitely expect to see more. In case you're wondering what films to watch in preparation for her role as Catwoman, we've made a list. Here are her 10 best films according to Rotten Tomatoes, ranked.

RELATED: 10 Best Films With The Cast Of Big Little Lies

10 It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) - 57%

This teen romantic comedy is heartfelt, cringy, and hilarious. When a clinically depressed teenager checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward, he meets all kinds of different people, including a distant young woman. With Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Viola Davis, and the beautiful Zoe Kravitz, this is definitely a good flick to watch with your pals or your boo on a late Friday night. Zoe doesn't have a lead in this one, but we thought it was still worth mentioning.

9 Gemini (2017) - 70%

Lola Kirke plays a Hollywood starlet boss, and Zoe Kravitz plays her personal assistant. They relationship is tested when a heinous crime comes to light, and the assistant is trying to unravel the mystery. This movie is about friendship, truth, and the celebrity life, and is full of drama and suspense. This crime mystery is an interesting watch, and we know you want to see Zoe in a leading role on the big screen, right? Plus, this movie is pretty interesting and different, and a 70% on Rotten Tomatoes is nothing to sneer at.

RELATED: Emma Roberts' Top 10 Movie and TV Roles, Ranked

8 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) - 74%

We probably don't have to explain this movie to you. This the first of the prequel series to the Harry Potter franchise, which follows Newt Scamander as he comes across a world of witches and wizards. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Ezra Miller, and many more, this film will definitely give you that Harry Potter feel you've been craving ever since the last one came out. Zoe Kravitz plays Lestrange, who is pretty caught up with Newt and his brother. She's brilliant and gorgeous in this film, and we suggest giving it a re-watch.

7 Good Kill (2014) - 75%

This drama war thriller stars Ethan Hawke, January Jones, and Zoe Kravitz. This movie follow a pilot as he fights the Taliban by remote control drone. However, this dangerous and unethical position leads him to have difficulties at home with his wife and his kids. He questions his job, his role, and whether or not he's helping anyone in his fight. This film is a heart-wrenching war flick with some different spins, and has the lovely Zoe Kravtiz as a member of the air force.

6 Pretend We're Kissing (2014) - 83%

This romantic comedy follows Benny - a socially awkward man who works at a poster shop. He wants change, and he wants to fall in love. Finally, he meets Jordan, a woman obsessed with fate and love. However, Benny has to start believing in it too, and get out of his own head. Oh yeah, and get past his female roommate with agoraphobia. This movie is quirky and hilarious, and is definitely a feel good for everyone who thinks that romantic comedies don't resemble real life. There's some sticky situations, and some clear roadblocks to overcome, and this is a cute and different movie to tune in to.

RELATED: Harry Potter: 10 Things That Need To Happen Before The Fantastic Beasts Series Ends

5 X-Men: First Class (2011) - 86%

We've probably all seen this film, too, but did you know that Zoe Kravitz is also in it? She plays Angel Salvadore, and acts as one of the mutants that Charles Xavier worked so hard to find and group together. We all know this film, and Zoe is stunning and brilliant. With James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Bacon, and many, many more, you have to give this film another look so you can recognize your next Catwoman. We also like to think this movie definitely helped prepare her for the task.

4 Dope (2015) - 88%

This comedy crime drama follows Malcolm, a geek trying to survive in a tough neighborhood. Finally, he gets invited to an underground party, and him and his friends embark on a wild Los Angeles adventure. All Malcolm wants is to be, well, dope, and this fun and quirky film about young men trying to make it in the world is definitely an underrated and worthy movie. Again, Zoe isn't a lead in this one, but it's still one of the best projects she's been apart of. We recommend giving this hidden gem a go.

3 The Lego Batman Movie (2017) - 89%

If you're unsure about this bombshell playing Catwoman, what if we told you she already had? That's right, Zoe Kravitz is the voice behind Catwoman in The Lego Batman Movie. We all loved The Lego Movie, so why not one specifically about Bruce Wayne? With celebrity voices including Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis, Conan O'Brien, and Catwoman herself, this movie is a classic, hilarious, and super entertaining animated family flick. You know it's your guilty pleasure, so you might as well go re-watch it.

RELATED: 10 Highest-Grossing Tom Hardy Movies Of All Time

2 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - 97%

This film is a critically-acclaimed, Academy Award winning sci-fi thriller. If you haven't seen it, it takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where a woman decides to rebel against their tyrant of a ruler, and begins her search for her homeland. With the help of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper, and a a drifter named Max, there's a bunch of chaos and action to go around. Tom Hardy is Max, Charlize Theron is the rebel, and Zoe Kravitz is one of the women prisoners. Spoiler: there's a lot of driving, but it's also a magnificent visual film, and it's pretty intense.

1 Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse (2018) - 97%

This is probably the best animated film we've seen in a long time. In fact, it even won Best Animated Feature Film at the 2019 Oscars, so, we're not even lying. This version of the Spidey-verse follows Miles Morales, who in becoming Spider-Man, realizes that there's actually a whole bunch of other Spider people from other dimensions. Zoe Kravitz is the voice of Mary Jane, but other voices include Shameik Moore (who is also in Dope), Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, and Nicolas Cage. Seriously, this movie is worth your time, even if you're not a superhero fan. We promise.

NEXT: Charlize Theron's 10 Best Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:10:12 +0000
Zombieland: 10 Moments To Remember Before Seeing Double Tap
Zombieland: Double Tap is the long-awaited sequel to the hit 2009 film, Zombieland. The entire main cast, including Emma Stone and Jesse Eisenberg, is returning in their iconic roles which thrilled fans of the original movie everywhere.


A lot went down in Zombieland between the characters we came to know as well as in the zombie apocalypse in general. Friendships were formed, alliances were broken -- and then mended -- and someone shot Bill Murray. These are just a few examples of the pivotal moments we witnessed that we should remind ourselves of before we head to theaters to see Double Tap.

So get ready to face the undead once again as we breakdown the 10 Moments In Zombieland To Remember Before Double Tap.

10 The Rules

When we first meet Jesse Eisenberg's character -- Columbus -- he has been surviving the zombie apocalypse on his own in spite of his own anxieties from both before and after the zombies took over.

He has done this by creating a set of rules that he swears to live by. These rules are mentioned throughout the film as we get to know him and the other survivors better.

They include: Don't be a hero. Seatbelts. Double tap -- meaning shoot a zombie twice to make sure they're dead. Cardio, so you can outrun the zombies. And enjoy the little things. We're positive these are only the beginning of his long list of rules and we're looking forward to finding out what the rest are in Double Tap. 

9 Zombie Kill Of The Week

In an effort to keep things light-hearted and make a game out of living in Zombieland, Columbus and Tallahassee end up referencing "zombie kill of the week" when Tallahassee creatively kills a zombie.

Related: 8 Things You Missed In The Original Zombieland

It turns out that the survivors like to keep score of who has the best zombie kills and then dubs them the zombie kill of the week winner. In this instance, it was given to an elderly woman who killed a zombie with a grand piano. Honestly, she deserved the win with that one.

That being said, they are bound to have even more interesting and creative kills in this sequel which will surely give us a new winner in this contest.

8 Tallahassee’s “Puppy”

Tallahassee comes across as a tough-as-nails, gritty, no-holds-barred type of guy. He reveled in the chaos of the zombie apocalypse he found himself in and even felt as though he found his true calling.

But he did have a serious soft spot that showed what a big heart he had with his "puppy". He told Columbus about losing his beloved puppy to this zombie invasion and how devastated he was.

It wasn't until three quarters of the movie was done that we learned his "puppy" was actually his infant son. It was a heartbreaking moment that showed us an entire different side to Tallahassee.

7 The Movie Ended With Witchita And Columbus Possibly Together

Throughout the entirety of Zombieland, there was a sexual tension brewing between Emma Stone's Witchita and Eisenberg's Columbus. It was evident they had feelings for each other even if Witchita had a hard time accepting them. We can't blame her feeling as though they were doomed when they're in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.

But by the end of the film, it seemed as though she had put that behind her and was willing to really make a go of it with Columbus. It was heavily implied they would be together when the credits started to roll.

It will be interesting to see if their romance is still as strong as ever after 10 years have passed.

6 Bill Murray Died

When the group of survivors make it to Hollywood, they decide to go to a Hollywood legend's home. That legend? Bill Murray, of course.

The comedic genius and incredible actor ended up still being there, made up to look like a zombie. It was a great strategy that helped him survive.

He helped Witchita and Tallahassee pull a prank on Columbus and Little Rock by acting like a zombie as they watched Ghostbusters. Columbus unfortunately thought it was real and shot the man, killing him. It was a great cameo and we were disappointed that was the end of Bill Murray. But it looks like we might see him again in Double Tap, somehow…

5 The Zombies Are Fast

When zombies became prevalent in pop culture thanks to horror icon George A. Romero, they moved at a glacial pace in his films. Even in The Walking Dead, the zombies move rather slowly.

Related: Emma Stone’s 10 Best Roles, Ranked

But in Zombieland, the zombies are alarmingly fast. It is shown time and time again throughout the film that you really must be on your toes and ready to run at any given moment. Especially if you don't have the ability to defend yourself.

And according to the trailer for Double Tap, it looks like they might have gotten even faster in the last 10 years, which is truly frightening.

4 Tallahassee’s Twinkie Obsession

When you think of Tallahassee, you probably also think of his obsession with Twinkies. We all remember the confection from when were kids, and yes, the snack was delicious, albeit completely unhealthy.

But that didn't matter to Tallahassee. It was his favorite food in the world and he was determined to get his hands on one. His plan was thwarted more than once in the original Zombieland, but finally, at the very end of the film, Little Rock saved one just for him.

It was a great moment and you felt absolutely thrilled that Tallahassee finally got the dessert he coveted so much.

3 Nut Up Or Shut Up

This is yet another great line from none other than Tallahassee himself. The man is known for his one-liners that we all quote to this day. And this, in particular, is his favorite thing to say when it comes time to cast all of your fears aside and be brave to face down the heinous zombies.

Related: 10 Horror Movies That Were Too Funny To Be Scary

He said the iconic quote several times throughout the first movie and will likely be repeating it again in Double Tap. Honestly, we can't wait to see him put this quote to good use and put it into action when it's time to kill some zombies to survive.

2 We Only Know Witchita’s Real Name

Witchita is the lead female character in Zombieland and she's honestly a badass. She doesn't allow anyone to decide her fate for her and is a skilled con artist with her little sister, Little Rock.

It's difficult for her to let anyone else get close to her, especially knowing that it's likely the person she's close to won't make it out of Zombieland alive.

But eventually, she lets Columbus into her life and her heart by the end of the first movie. The moment we realized this was when she revealed her real name to him, showing they had formed a bond. Her name? Krista.

1 The Group Became A Family

Four loners were the center of this hilarious, action-packed zombie tale. While Witchita and Little Rock have a close relationship as sisters, they really didn't allow anyone else into their inner circle.

Enter Columbus and Tallahassee. The two polar opposite men ended up invading their lives and becoming two people they could always rely on, and vice versa.

The bond they formed became as tight-knit as a loving family and it was apparent that they would always have each other's backs, no matter what. And that is exactly where we left off with these four characters. We can't wait to see where the road takes them next.

Next: 10 Funniest Quotes From Zombieland

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:10:08 +0000
10 Weirdest Episodes Of Family Guy | ScreenRant
When it comes to the hit animated sitcom Family Guy, it's hard not to find an episode that doesn't, in some form or fashion, run wild with crazy themes, wacky gags, and otherwise off-the-wall premises. Yet, in the course of its huge run of over two decades (minus a hiatus of a few years), a number of episodes stand out as truly bizzare, even for the show's insane standards.

Given the unique cast of colorful characters - especially the charming duo of Brian and Stewie - and the seemingly limitless laws of the Family Guy universe, there's no shortage of potential for craziness.

RELATED: The 5 Best (And 5 Worst) Episodes Of Family Guy

So let's pay a visit to the fictional New England town of Quahog as we take a look at ten of the all-time weirdest Family Guy episodes ever. Trust us, this was no easy feat...

10 Brian Griffin's House Of Payne (Season 8, Episode 15)

Brian, being the self-proclaimed writer he is, has decided to write a nuanced, dramatic script for TV, which is set to air on CBS and feature Elijah Wood as the lead role.

However, our favorite talking dog starts to lose his creative freedom as the studio bigwigs decide to tinker with the premise and themes to the point where it's devolved to a goofy sitcom. The concept? A comedy starring a James Woods that has him moving into his college daughter's dorm room - with a monkey. This dumb sitcom, which is cheekily rebranded "Class Holes," is shown by Brian to Peter and their friends, and it turns out so terrible that their neighbor Joe attempts to attack him.

Buckle up, folks - it only gets stranger from here, believe it or not...

9 Family Guy Viewer Mail #1 (Season 3, Episode 21)

One of the original "weird" episodes of Family Guy, this was essentially the swan song for the show's then-short run of 3 seasons, before being canceled and later brought back on the air by Fox.

This is actually made up of 3 shorts, each of which apparently plays with ideas for episodes which were submitted by viewers, and given the silly premise of all 3, it shows. One plays out like a rushed episode of Scooby-Doo featuring many of the show's adult cast as children. When it gets really weird, however, is the two other shorts; one which revolves around a boneless Peter Griffin, and one where each of the Griffins get superpowers and terrorize the town.

8 Dial Meg For Murder (Season 8, Episode 11)

Poor Meg always seems to get the short end of the stick. In this episode, things reach a boiling point, you might say, as Meg becomes a cold, badass ex-inmate, hardened by the harshness of the prison system. After being caught harboring an escaped inmate who she develops a relationship with, she is sent to prison herself.

RELATED: Family Guy: 10 Storylines That Have Aged Poorly

We actually feel roughly as uneasy as the rest of the Griffins do as she busts into the house in her bandana and tattoos, especially after she promptly curb stomps Peter's face to the ground in a rather brutal fashion. It's pretty bizarre and a tad unnerving to see one of the show's most spritely and innocent characters turning into a hardened, aggressive ex-con.

7 The Splendid Source (Season 8, Episode 19)

In this fun romp, Peter, Joe, and Quagmire end up reuniting with the long-absent Cleveland Brown, who had gone off to do his own thing in The Cleveland Show.

RELATED: Family Guy: Glenn Quagmire's 10 Wackiest Quotes

The show begins humbly, with Chris Griffin being suspended from school for telling a dirty joke to his classmates. Things escalate as Peter and the gang chat with a number of people to pinpoint the source of the joke - including a random appearance from Futurama's Bender. This soon mushrooms into a full-blown action-packed conspiratorial plot, as they seek to find the "source of all dirty jokes." What begins as a simple joke somehow evolves into an adventure that's simultaneously entertaining and bonkers.

As a fun sidenote - this episode was actually loosely based on a short story by horror and sci-fi writing Richard Matheson.

6 Roads To Vegas (Season 11, Episode 21)

If you were wondering why this episode implies the journey featuring Stewie and Brian involves multiple roads to Las Vegas, well, that's where the weird part comes in...

After winning tickets to see Celine Dion in Las Vegas, Stewie decides to use a recently-assembled teleportation device to get them there with ease. But a problem arises when this device splits the two of them into alternate versions of themselves. One duo successfully teleports, while the other is left behind, having to deal with the headaches of air travel. Things go downhill from there with these guys, while the teleported version of Brian and Stewie seem to have everything going their way.

As you might imagine, various monkeyshines and hilarious bits ensure from there, especially once both sets of the protagonists make it to Vegas and affect the fates of the others. This isn't just a bizarre premise, but this episode's also unusually dark as things escalate.

5 The 2000-Year-Old Virgin (Season 13, Episode 6)

There's not a whole lot to say about this wacky episode which stars Peter and Jesus himself...

As you might gather from the title, the plot is somewhat of a spoof of the hit comedy The 40 Year Old Virgin, laced with that trademark FG wackiness; silly gags and all! Oh - there's also a pretty significant twist ending, as it turns out Jesus was merely pretending to be a virgin to sleep with the wives of other men. But not to worry - he only does it as a lesson to teach people to appreciate their spouses, or so he says...

4 Seahorse Seashell Party (Season 10, Episode 2)

There are quite a few layers of weirdness when it comes to this insane, trippy episode. It somehow manages to make for an epic viewing despite taking place in the Griffins' house the whole time.

The family is holed up at their residence as it's pouring rain, when Brian decides to do some mushrooms. We then see what's quite possibly one of the most surreal and horrifying drug trip scenes in cartoons.

Then, in a rather jarring shift, we eventually cut to Meg, who basically snaps on her entire family (as they treat her like dirt), causing them to look introspectively and have an utter breakdown. It's a pretty dark and twisted viewing, in a number of ways...

3 Stewie Is Enceinte (Season 13, Episode 12)

No, we're not making this up - Stewie actually injects some of Brian's DNA into himself which causes him to get pregnant and have deformed part-human-part-dog babbies...

RELATED: Family Guy: The 10 Worst Things Stewie Has Ever Done

Yep, this 2015 episode really felt like the point where this show ventured into unexplored territory - and not necessarily in a good way. Rather than just being weird, FG goes all-out disturbing here with a questionable concept. Obviously you've got to suspend some disbelief when it comes to this wacky cartoon - but a male baby using dog DNA to give birth to human-dog babies feels just a tad bit too "out there".

2 Back To The Pilot (Season 10, Episode 5)

Unlike our previous entry, "Back to the Pilot" manages to run with an extremely strange premise and actually makes it cool and innovative; if not a little convoluted and controversial at times.

This is particularly unique in that it's a rare instance of a show essentially paying homage to, well, itself, in this blast-to-the-past FG nostalgia trip. The neatest (and trippiest) aspect is that Stewie and Brian not only revisit the pilot episode - in which we see the actual events from the pilot transpire, but even that cruder visual style of the late '90s is retained.

Things get to be a bit too crazy when it comes to the main plot, which involves drastically altered timelines, and a resolution that's somewhat, erm, "controversial."

1 Road To The Multiverse (Season 8, Episode 1)

This episode is both extremely trippy and somewhat Rick and Morty-esque in its playing with terrestrial sci-fi concepts; in this case, the idea of an infinite multiverse which contains endless possibilities.

Yes, this silly sitcom featuring a humble New England family has escalated into a full-blown philosophical science fiction adventure. Because why not? In all seriousness, this is an entertaining episode that constantly keeps things interesting, thanks to an insane diversity of settings, ranging from live-action to a "Disney-style" world.

Next: Family Guy: 5 Things It Copied From The Simpsons (& 5 That Set It Apart)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:10:02 +0000
Venom 2: Naomie Harris Eyed To Play Villain Shriek | Screen Rant

Naomie Harris is in talks to play the villain Shriek in Venom 2. Sony is moving forward with their plans for a sequel to 2018's surprise hit movie Venom, which earned over $800 million worldwide and kicked off plans to launch a new cinematic universe with their Marvel characters. Tom Hardy will be back to star as Eddie Brock aka Venom, who will square off against Woody Harrelson's Cletus Kasady aka Carnage, as set up in the film's post-credits tease.

Beyond this story point, details on Venom 2 have only recently started to surface after a long period without much movement. Andy Serkis was hired to direct the film earlier this year, taking over for Ruben Fleischer, and will do so based on a script by Kelly Marcel (who co-wrote the first film). While the majority of the film will be centered around Venom and Carnage, it was recently revealed that another Marvel villain, Shriek, will appear in Venom 2. Showing just how quickly Hollywood can move, we now may know who will play her.

Related: Venom 2: What Andy Serkis' Previous Movies Reveal About The Sequel

According to Variety, Naomie Harris is in talks to play Shriek in Venom 2. Shriek will be Carnage's romantic interest in the film just as she is in the comics, which should give Harris a substantial role in the sequel. This casting does go against reports of what level of actress Sony was looking at for the role, as they were said to be "looking mostly at unknowns" just a few days ago. Harris is far from an unknown, so it is possible that she only recently emerged as an option for the role.

After starting her career on TV, one of Harris' first notable roles came in 28 Days Later... in 2002. She went on to star in Miami Vice and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. The role she is arguably best known for, though, is as Moneypenny in the Daniel Craig Bond movies. She made her debut in Skyfall and reprised the role for Spectre and will do so again in next year's No Time To Die. Harris was also nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in 2016's Moonlight. The combination of dramatic and blockbuster roles has given her a varied filmography, with Venom 2 now slated to be her first comic book movie.

As long as the deal closes for Harris to play Shriek in Venom 2, she will mark the first piece of casting to come for Serkis' take. Beyond Hardy and Harrelson, Michelle Williams is the only other cast member confirmed, and she'll reprise her role from the first film. With production expected to begin early next year, the next few months should be filled with more updates on the casting process for Venom 2. And who knows, maybe one of the announcements will be that Tom Holland will make an appearance as Spider-Man as part of Sony and Disney's new deal to share the character.

MORE: Sony and Marvel's NEW Spider-Man Deal Explained

Source: Variety

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:10:56 +0000
Edge of Tomorrow 2's Script Is Finished, Confirms Director

The script for Edge of Tomorrow 2 is complete according to director Doug Liman. Starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, the sci-fi action movie was a surprise hit in 2014. It received very positive reviews and earned $370 million at the box office across the globe. While the story appeared to be closed off as a single adventure, the reception to the film has fueled discussions of a sequel happening ever since.

It has been five years since Edge of Tomorrow was first released though, and the outlook on a potential new movie remains unclear. Even with the box office performance of the first film, a high $178 million budget kept the profitability of the movie down for Warner Bros. Still, development has continued to move forward in an effort to see Edge of Tomorrow 2 - or Live, Die Repeat & Repeat as Liman wants it to be called. After the hiring of a new writer earlier this year, Liman now says that the script for the sequel is once again finished.

Related: Why Edge of Tomorrow Has Two Different Titles

The confirmation on Edge of Tomorrow 2's status came from Liman during a recent interview with CBM. He revealed that he hopes the movie will happen once Cruise is done filming Mission: Impossible 7 and Mission: Impossible 8 back-to-back, especially now that the script by Matthew Robinson is complete.

This isn't the first time that a script for Edge of Tomorrow 2 has been done though. Liman said the same thing two years ago before the completely new idea by Marshall became the basis for a rewrite. Previously, Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse (Race) did the script for the sequel, but their pitch was scrapped in favor of what Marshall came up with instead. Now that his script for Edge of Tomorrow 2 is also done, hopefully this will be the one that gets the sequel moving in a positive direction. But, the history with this project proves that this is not a guarantee just because they have a script.

While that may be true, the desire for Edge of Tomorrow 2 has not died down throughout the development process. Fans of the first film are still just as interested in getting another installment, and the good news for them is that the big names involved appear to still be invested too. Liman remains hopeful that he'll be the one to direct the sequel if it does happen. Meanwhile, it is nearly impossible to envision Edge of Tomorrow 2 happening without Blunt and Cruise returning. Since the Mission: Impossible sequels will keep Cruise busy for the next year or so, a decision on whether or not this new script is worth shooting may still be a ways off. When it does come time for that verdict to be made though, hopefully it will result in the next piece of news for Edge of Tomorrow 2 to be the green-light that so many have been waiting for.

MORE: Everything We Know About Edge of Tomorrow 2

Source: CBM

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:10:11 +0000
Netflix’s Eli Ending Explained | Screen Rant

In Netflix's new horror film Eli, a boy with an autoimmune disorder (Charlie Shotwell) is taken to a remote treatment center in a last-ditch hope to cure his condition - but the ending reveals that there's more to his illness than meets the eye. Directed by Ciarán Foy, Eli stars Lili Taylor as the enigmatic Dr. Horn, Max Martini and Kelly Reilly as Eli's parents, Paul and Rose, and Stranger Things' Sadie Sink as a local girl called Haley, who befriends Eli through the glass of the conservatory.

Eli is told that he has to undergo a series of three treatments to correct his gene mutation, but the first two seem to make him even sicker than before. To make matters worse, he's plagued by the ghosts of previous patients, who suggest that he's being lied to and at one point try to drag him outside. Eli realizes that the word "LIE" the ghosts are spelling out actually says "317" when viewed upside-down, and with a little prompting from Haley deduces that it most be the code to the medical wing. He goes there, and finds medical records showing that all three previous patients died after receiving the third treatment.

Related: Netflix: The Best TV Shows & Movies This Weekend (October 18)

Despite Eli's protests, he is dragged to the medical wing. He manages to escape and flees to Dr. Horn's room, where he discovers a secret passage leading down to a strange chamber. Inside is an altar and a pit covered by a stone with a religious symbol on it. Before he can make sense of what's happening, he's locked inside the chamber by Dr. Horn. Exposed to non-purified air, Eli starts to hyperventilate, his skin turning red, until eventually he collapses. He doesn't die, however - because he doesn't really have an autoimmune disease at all.

Eli's ending twist is that Dr. Horn isn't just a doctor, but a nun, and she's been trying to use gene editing to rid the Devil's children of their corruption. Unfortunately she hasn't had much luck so far, as Rose learns when she discovers the bodies of the three previous patients in the ritual chamber's pit, their bodies wrapped and covered with symbols to prevent their evil escaping (unsuccessfully, as it turns out). A tearful Rose later reveals to Eli that when she was having trouble getting pregnant, her prayers were ignored by God, so she started praying to the Devil instead. He offered to give her a son, promising that Eli wouldn't be like him - which was, of course, a lie. This explains why Paul acted colder towards Eli: he knows that he's not his real son, but the result of an unholy affair with the Devil.

The "treatments" that Dr. Horn has been carrying out are a mix of medicine and exorcism. Eli's IV drip was actually holy water, and the injections he was given were tannis root, designed to suppress his true nature while Dr. Horn worked on his genes. When it's clear that the treatment has failed once again, Dr. Horn offers to at least save Eli's soul by performing a rite and killing him with a holy dagger. Paul restrains a distraught Rose after she tries to release Eli, and the ritual is performed, but Eli uses his telekinetic powers to stop the dagger from piercing his chest. He then puppeteers the bodies of Dr. Horn and her nurses, turning them upside down with their arms spread to form an inverted cross, before setting them on fire.

Paul tries to stab Eli with the dagger to complete the ritual, but Eli stops him and uses his powers to crush Paul's skull. With red skin and demonic eyes, he sets the house on fire and leaves - sparing only Rose, who tried to help him and begs for forgiveness for everything she's done to him. But Rose isn't Eli's only ally in the world.

Related: The 25 Best Films on Netflix Right Now

Through Eli, it's suggested many times that there's more to Haley than just a bored local girl. She knows exactly where Eli's room is, throwing rocks at the window to get his attention, and when he first goes to meet her at the conservatory she shows him a "magic trick" where she sets a twig on fire in her hand without being burned by the flames. She also says that Dr. Horn doesn't like her and won't let her in the building. It's Haley that assures Eli other patients have seen ghosts as well, and she first suggests that the number "317" might be a code for a door. When Eli tries to escape before his final treatment, Haley encourages him, telling him, "You're so much stronger than the others."

After Eli escapes, Haley is outside waiting for him. She explains that she's also one of the Devil's children, and that the three previous patients were their half-siblings. She couldn't actually tell Eli the truth or break him out of the house, because their father insists on his children earning their place, but she could guide him in the right direction. After he frees himself, she offers to take him to their father - and instructs Rose, who has now accepted Eli's true nature, to drive the car.

One detail that isn't explicitly explained in Eli's ending is why exactly he appeared to have a strong allergic reaction when exposed to normal air, even by a simple tear in his Hazmat suit. Dr. Horn tells him that his sickness doesn't come from without, but from within, and she also reveals that she's been working with his parents for a long time. Putting all this together, it's possible to conclude that there was an extra element to Eli's bubble room at home, his Hazmat suit, and even to the airlock in Dr. Horn's house: they weren't simply keeping the air purified from germs or dust, but were religiously reinforced to keep Eli in purified "holy air" that prevented his true self from emerging.

After killing everyone except his mother and setting fire to the house, Eli steps outside and his red skin and demonic eyes fade away, indicating that the allergic reactions he's been having were simply the first stage of a transition that his parents had previously managed to prevent being completed. With the full knowledge and understanding of what he is, he's able to be like Haley: appearing normal to hide his demonic side. As for what he will do once free... well, it's probably nothing good.

More: Netflix's In the Tall Grass Ending Explained

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:10:18 +0000
Lonely Mountains: Downhill Review | Screen Rant

Lonely Mountains: Downhill might not sound like much on the surface, but this little mountain biking game offers some serious and addictive fun.

No one has ever stated they needed a mountain biking game, but that is precisely what Lonely Mountains: Downhill is. The official description describes it as a mountain biking game that takes a "thrilling ride down an unspoiled mountain landscape." And although that doesn't scream excitement, Lonely Mountains: Downhill is one of the most fun games to ever land on consoles and PC.

There is so much to Lonely Mountains: Downhill that the description doesn't cover. The most important detail, though, is that this is a game that will please everyone. Gameplay involves riding a mountain bike down various mountain trails, but players get to choose exactly how they want to do that. Players who enjoy excitement can take on time trials and try to get down the mountain as fast as possible to earn rewards, such as new bikes and outfits. Players who like to explore can take their time going down the mountain and stray off the path and try to find hidden areas, such as places where their biker can chill out and take a rest. Each trail comes with its own set of challenges, including timed missions, as well as challenges that reward players for not crashing more than a certain number of times.

Related: Ring Fit Adventure Review - The Most Fun You'll Ever Have Getting Fit

And here's the thing: crashing will happen. Going down a mountain at breakneck speed on a bike is asking for trouble, but the crashes themselves are kind of fun, too. There's often blood and ragdoll effects that might have players deliberately jumping off high cliffs to see what might happen. Even failing in Lonely Mountains: Downhill is entertaining. Fortunately, this game also has checkpoints, so when crashes do occur, the player only goes back to the most recent checkpoint.

Lonely Mountains: Downhill would not work, though, without good controls. Players will find the controls intuitive, and it's simple to steer, brake, pedal and sprint. Players can earn parts to build a variety of bikes, too. This includes models that are good at high speeds, bikes that are good for jumping and bikes that can handle more rugged terrain. Each bike might have certain limits, but they all respond well to the game's controls at the player's fingertips.

Lonely Mountains: Downhill features a blocky graphic style, but it works well with the mountain settings. The camera views everything from a third-person perspective, so there are times when a tree might block the view, meaning that a player can go off a cliff without realizing it until it's too late, but perhaps that's part of the challenge. Instead of music, the game's sounds are the kind of quiet nature sounds one might expect should they find themselves on a real mountain. That adds a serene element to the title, one that explorers will appreciate as they try to discover all the hidden nooks and crannies of each level.

Lonely Mountains: Downhill offers a great deal of seriously addictive fun and is something that players can enjoy for hours on end.

Next: Fortnite Chapter 2 is Live - Here's How to Swim and Fish Like A Pro

Lonely Mountains: Downhill is available on Oct. 23 for PC (via Steam), PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Screen Rant was provided a PS4 code for the purposes of this review.

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:10:34 +0000
Into The Badlands: Cast & Characters | Screen Rant

Here’s a guide to the Into The Badlands cast and the characters they play. Into The Badlands debuted on AMC in 2015 and aired its third and final season in the spring of 2019. Following in the footsteps of the AMC post-apocalyptic programming trend set by The Walking Dead and its spinoffs, Into The Badlands is set in a dystopian future some 500 years after a war destroyed much of human civilization.

In the aftermath, a feudal society has been established in an area of the American Midwest known as the Badlands which is divided into several territories ruled by ruthless Barons. Those territories have a strict hierarchy in place, with the Barons served by a slave-like workforce called Cogs and trafficked sex slaves known as Dolls. To maintain law and order, each of the Barons have a squad of assassins known as Clippers who are highly skilled and loyal warriors who rely on their martial arts skills to fight since guns are outlawed in the Badlands.

Related: Into The Badlands' Ending Explained

The series follows Sunny, the deadliest clipper in the Badlands, as his loyalty is tested after saving the life of an orphaned teen boy called M.K., who possesses magical powers and has knowledge of a legendary city beyond the bounds of the Badlands. Here’s a guide to the main cast of Into The Badlands.

Daniel Wu – Sunny

Sunny (Daniel Wu) has a reputation as the deadliest of all Clippers and serves Quinn, the most powerful Baron in the Badlands. As a Regent (the highest-ranking Clippers), Sunny acts as Quinn’s right-hand man and confidant. Until that is, a chance meeting with M.K. and finding out about his secret girlfriend Veil’s forbidden pregnancy leads him on a quest beyond the Badlands.

Aramis Knight – M.K.

Aramis Knight plays M.K. – a mysterious teenage boy with inexplicable powers that make him a valuable commodity to the Badlands’ Barons. After Sunny saves M.K.’s life and discovers they are both connected to the legendary lost city of Azra, Sunny becomes M.K.’s mentor.

Orla Brady – Lydia

Played by Irish actress Orla Brady (American Horror Story: 1984), Lydia was Baron Quinn’s first wife. After Quinn’s second wife Jade is poisoned, Lydia is blamed and exiled from her former territory where she forms other allegiances.

Emily Beecham – The Widow

Also known as Minerva, The Widow (Emily Beecham) is the newest Baron in the Badlands.  She rose to power after killing the previous baron of her territory – her husband – and has a vested interest in M.K. and his powers.

Ally Ioannides – Tilda

Tilda (Parenthood’s Ally Ioannides) is The Widow’s pseudo-adopted daughter and a highly skilled teenage assassin who later rises to the rank of Regent.

Nick Frost – Bajie

Nick Frost of the Cornetto Trilogy fame rounds out the main cast of Into The Badlands as Bajie, a prison escapee who forms an unlikely alliance with Sunny.

Next: Will There Be An Into The Badlands Season 4? It's Possible

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:10:47 +0000
The Witcher 3: Complete Edition Nintendo Switch Review

Although The Witcher 3: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch makes some graphical sacrifices in order to squeeze the White Wolf's adventure into the console, it's the type of magic only Yennefer could conjure up all the same - a breath-taking experience that's found a new home, and new life, on one of the most exciting devices available today.

For fans of The Witcher 3, it can be difficult to imagine that it's been a full four years since the title arrived on consoles and PC in the third installment of CD Projekt Red's fantasy RPG trilogy. The critically acclaimed game immediately vaulted what had been a niche but promising franchise into the discussion for one of the best western RPG releases ever, and the quality of the content that has been released since through Hearts of Stone and Blood & Wine has elevated CD Projekt Red's reputation as a developer to one that very few studios can lay claim to. In short, The Witcher 3 is a groundbreaking title, one that certainly isn't perfect but makes up for it with an incredible attention to detail and an engrossing, larger-than-life world.

That latter quality is the biggest point of concern for consumers who might otherwise be sold on The Witcher 3: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch. While a mobile port of The Witcher 3 has long been the dream for many, it's an ambitious undertaking. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an absolutely gorgeous game even now, and a lot of the glitches that accompanied the title when it launched were smoothed over by how good the game looked and how smoothly its game world ran overall. Although The Witcher 3: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch makes some graphical sacrifices in order to squeeze the White Wolf's adventure into the console, it's the type of magic only Yennefer could conjure up all the same - a breath-taking experience that's found a new home, and new life, on one of the most exciting devices available today.

Related: All Of The Witcher 3: Blood And Wine Endings Explained

The Witcher 3: Complete Edition compiles the 16 free DLC packs CD Projekt Red released for Wild Hunt alongside the main game and two of the greatest expansions ever released in Hearts of Stone and Blood & Wine. It's a daunting collection of content, something that even the most industrious quester will find takes somewhere in the range of 150-200 hours to complete, and the stature of the game coupled with the time investment is likely what has prevented many interested parties from actually jumping into the world of The Witcher. That makes the Nintendo Switch a natural fit for The Witcher 3: Complete Edition, as portability goes a long way in making such lengthy journeys more palatable - it's a lot easier to commit 1-2 hours of transit time whenever it's available than whatever limited amounts of free time consumers have in the home.

That being said, for a game that's visuals have long been a selling point, there are some serious concessions made in bringing it to the Nintendo Switch. The Witcher 3: Complete Edition runs at 540p in handheld mode, which is actually downscaled from the Switch screen's 720p. Luckily, the size of the screen massages a lot of this issue away - the font on each menu comes in crisp, and the graphics are still impressive, perhaps even moreso in the context of being displayed on such a small screen. The environment remains just as engrossing as ever, with weather still prominent in each region - the misting rains and murky swamps of Velen are still as brooding as ever, while Novigrad remains bustling with life.

In handheld mode, the biggest concern is with combat, where it can be difficult to track enemies. There are a lot of smaller enemies that roam the many regions of The Witcher 3: Complete Edition, and it can be difficult to spot them on such a compact screen. This issue only really crops up while fighting enemies like wolves or Drowners on Death March difficulty, though - the game's lower difficulty settings are forgiving enough that the odd sneak attack isn't back-breaking, and the bigger enemies are easy to track since they still take up a decent chunk of the view. Still, it's an adjustment, and it's one that will inevitably frustrate players once or twice before they begin to get used to the more crowded visual aesthetic in handheld mode.

While docking the Switch alleviates the issue of spotting enemies, it creates a great deal more problems in general. Displaying The Witcher 3: Complete Edition while docked on a 4k television is nothing short of ugly - the textures are blurry, jagged, and blocky. It's simply too tall a task for the Nintendo Switch's hardware, and it results in some visual lag during big fights, too. If the plan for consumers is to play The Witcher 3: Complete Edition on a television screen, they're better off picking up the game on basically any other platform.

To be honest, though, The Witcher 3: Complete Edition never really felt like a release that's meant to be played on television screens, and the option still exists for those who want to - the smaller the screen or the more dated the television the better, however. In handheld mode, the game runs pretty much like a dream, another feat that didn't seem possible even when the port had been announced. Combat is smooth, the menus are extremely easy to navigate, and subtitles display crisply and are easy to read - the latter of which is generally a problem for a lot of text-heavy Switch games, so it's a nice surprise.

Ultimately, The Witcher 3: Complete Edition is not the premier way to experience what remains one of the best RPG experiences available today. For fans who want the best visuals and the best gameplay experience, the PC platform remains the ideal choice. However, The Witcher 3: Complete Edition does succeed in bringing almost all of the magic present within the game to a platform that didn't seem feasible, and as a result offers an option to many players who might have found the game too daunting otherwise. Taking The Witcher 3: Complete Edition anywhere is a huge boon given the game's length, and it's a fantastic way to re-experience the game after having played through it already once. Despite the technical shortcomings, The Witcher 3: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch is a great port of an even greater game.

Next: The Witcher Release Date Accidentally Revealed In Deleted Netflix Tweet

The Witcher 3: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch is available now. Screen Rant was provided with a download code for the purposes of this review.

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:10:21 +0000
Lindsie Chrisley Accused of Having an Affair with Tax Investigator

Chrisley Knows Best star, Todd Chrisley's daughter Lindsie Chrisley says that he accused her of having an affair with tax investigator. This is not the first time Todd has given names of people his daughter allegedly had extramarital affairs with.

Back in August, there was a 12-count indictment issued against Todd and Julie Chrisley - which includes charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the United States. They were accused of owing more than $2.1 million in unpaid state taxes between 2008 and 2016. Todd and Julie maintained their innocence, saying that the alleged tax fraud all began with a former employee seeking revenge on the family. Last month, the Georgia Department of Revenue looked over the evidence and agreed on a settlement for the Chrisleys to pay. Of the original debt of $2.1 million, they settled for $150,000. That is only the state tax side of things, they still have to face the federal government for other charges and could face jail time.

Related: Lindsie Chrisley Feels ‘Completely Wrecked’ From Family Scandal & Affair Rumors

His daughter, Lindsie Chrisley, claims to be a victim caught in the crossfire of her father's legal issues. She sat down on Dr. Phil to explain her side of the story. Earlier the media obtained a police report that Lindsie filed against her father and brother, alleging that her father, Todd, had told her that her brother, Chase Chrisley, had purchased a sex tape of her along with nude photos. She explained that he used the alleged sex tape to intimidate her into cooperating and lying for him in regards to the indictment. In response, Todd said that his daughter's allegations were false then went to the media to give names of two former Bachelorette contestants that Lindsie reportedly had extramarital affairs with. In the interview with Dr. Phil, she explained that she met with her estranged father, where she was expecting an apology for things that have happened the past. She said that her father informed her of his incitement and began accusing her of meeting with a tax investigator at a Starbucks. See the Dr. Phil interview below:

Lindsie denied ever meeting the individual, but she said that her father didn't believe her. According to Lindsie, her father insisted, "He said, ‘You met this person multiple times at Starbucks and there was an affair that was going on.'" Then she told him, "'No, that’s not the truth.'" Dr. Phil asked Lindsie is she was, in fact, a "whistleblower" that tipped off the federal government regarding her family's alleged wrongdoings. Lindsie, however, maintains she had nothing to do with the fact that her family was indicted. At the same moment the Dr. Phil interview is released, so was the information that Todd and Julie are suing Georgia Department of Revenue's Office of Special Investigations Director Joshua Waites for, according to the press release, "abusing the power of his office" during the probe. Todd and Chrisley alleged that Waites "aggressively" pursued a relationship with Todd's estranged daughter, Lindsie. Todd believed Waits tried to get close to his daughter "in an effort to induce her to reveal compromising information about her family." 

In the confusing web of allegations, lies, and truth - fans will have to wait and see which side of the story is correct. It seems that the very public battle between Lindsie and the rest of her family continues. While the Chrisley Knows Best fans wait for the truth to be uncovered, the Chrisley family continue to fight their legal battles with the federal government.

Next: Chrisley Knows Best’s Todd & Julie Chrisley Sue ‘Rogue’ Tax Investigator for Abusing Power

Source: Dr. Phil

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:10:01 +0000
Galaxy Quest Documentary Celebrates The Best Star Trek Movie Ever Made

The new documentary Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary, from Fandom and Screen Junkies, celebrates the making and legacy of the beloved 1999 classic. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the sci-fi/comedy film Galaxy Quest, which earned widely positive reviews from critics upon its release and grossed around $90.6 million worldwide.

Starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and Alan Rickman, Galaxy Quest tells the story of the cast of a Star Trek-esque show eighteen years after it went off air. A group of aliens, believing the show to be real, enlist the actors to protect them from a murderous warlord, thus setting them off on a wild and hilarious adventure. Directed by Dean Parisot, the film was embraced by fans and became an enduring classic within the sci-fi genre. It also features Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, and Tony Shaloub. In 2015, Amazon announced it was developing a television show based on the film, but it now seems to be on hold.

Related: 15 Shocking Things You Didn't Know About Galaxy Quest

IGN posted the trailer online. The documentary traces Galaxy Quest's beginning as a difficult production all the way to its release and puts a spotlight on the fans who adore and celebrate it today. Watch the trailer in the space below:

Never Surrender features interviews with Allen, Weaver, and other cast and crew from the film, as well as celebrity fans such as Brett Spiner and Greg Berlanti. In a statement, Fandom's SVP of Programming Michael Chiang said, "Galaxy Quest was the first film that put fans at the center of the action and really foretold the era we’re in now, where fans are the most powerful force in entertainment." Screen Junkies and Fandom paired with Fathom Events for the release of this film. It will be shown in theaters for one night only on November 26th. Also included with the film will be the premiere of the Galaxy Quest Honest Trailer. It is unclear whether the Honest Trailer will then find its way online after.

The documentary's trailer appears to show every major cast member from the film except for one notable absence. Alan Rickman, who plays frustrated Shakespearean actor Alexander Dane, passed away in January 2016. It is hard to imagine the filmmakers would let his passing go unmentioned, so presumably there will be some sort of tribute for him. This documentary could be a fitting way to remember both Rickman and the film. The trailer really emphasizes the deep passion fans feel for Galaxy Quest. It is always refreshing to see fandom be celebrated, and it will be especially nice to see how much it means to those who created the film. Hearing from celebrity fans should also be a sweet touch, especially since cast members from Star Trek are featured. Many people count Galaxy Quest as a Trek film, further demonstrating how well it manages to capture the magic of the Trek universe.

More: Every Star Trek Movie, Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes Score

Source: IGN

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:10:18 +0000
Blizzard is Censoring Hearthstone Twitch Viewers Over Hong Kong Protests

Blizzard's latest controversial stance comes from its Hearthstone Masters Tour livestream on Twitch this weekend, which began today and has already seen viewers receiving 24-hour chat bans for typing "Free Hong Kong" into chat during the broadcast. Blizzard has come under fire for what many believe to be a clear prioritization of profit over player freedom, an issue that first stemmed from the company's treatment of Hearthstone pro player blitzchung.

In the case of blitzchung, the Chinese pro player was heavily penalized for using the time allotted for his winner's interview during one of the Hearthstone Grandmasters weekly matches to support the protests currently ongoing in Hong Kong. The casters conducting the interview notably ducked under their desks while blitzchung made his statement, clearly attempting to disengage from the sentiment, but that didn't save them, as all three people on camera were harshly punished by Blizzard. While blitzchung's revoked prize money has since been awarded back to him and his one year suspension reduced to six months, the treatment sparked outrage across the gaming community, which felt that Blizzard was attempting to protect its investment in the Chinese video game market at the expense of its players and fans.

Related: Why Was #BlizzardBoycott Trending?

Since then, the community has clashed with Blizzard several times over the same subject, with Blizzard's recent cancellation of a New York media event meant to help launch Overwatch on the Switch another example of the company's unwillingness to entertain the possibility of public protests. Now, a report from Dot Esports indicates that it's spilled over into the Hearthstone Masters Tour Bucharest stream that began today, with viewers who type "Free Hong Kong" into chat instantly receiving 24-hour chat restrictions from the PlayHearthstone Twitch channel. Many users have also reported that Blizzard is aggressively censoring any pro-China statements in general, with messages getting deleted frequently.

It's another major PR disaster for Blizzard, which has been seemingly unable to generate anything other than public backlash over the last few weeks. Censoring Twitch viewers over expressing opinions on the situation in China is a bad look, but it's in line with what the company has essentially been telling fans through its actions up until this point - that there's basically a zero-tolerance policy for political expression on its public platforms. It's worth noting that Blizzard employees have staged a walkout and also expressed discontent over the company's stance at large, so there's still a chance for these policies to change thanks to internal and external pressures - but it seems like that won't be happening given how much time Blizzard has had to reverse its policies up to now.

Blizzard is swiftly approaching the point of no return for its policies, too - BlizzCon is swiftly approaching, and in just a few short weeks, the company will be hosting what amounts to one of the largest public forums for fans to express their opinion each year. BlizzCon has been the site of resentment before, but that was mostly related to video games like Diablo Immortal. The controversy this year is much larger and broader than just one video game, and it's going to be an extremely intriguing build-up to what could be the defining moment for one of the industry's biggest developers.

Next: Blizzard Employees Staged Walkout Amid Massive Controversy

Source: Dot Esports

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:10:09 +0000
5 Smartest Horror Movie Protagonists (& 5 Dumbest) | ScreenRant
Horror movies are built on dumb decisions. How else do we expect a group of teenagers to go into a sketchy haunted house? Throughout the 80s, it became a staple of the genre to have multiple characters make stupid calls, which allowed whichever slasher to easily slice and dice them up.

RELATED: 10 Horror Movies Too Intense Even For Halloween

While this can be entertaining in its own right, some of the best horror films have protagonists that are just as smart and cunning as the villain. This way, the match-up doesn’t feel one-sided, making for a more intense viewing experience. That being said, there are some horror movie protagonists that are infuriating to watch since they just keep making one bad decision after another. Here are the five smartest horror movie protagonists, as well as the five dumbest.

10 (Dumbest) Micah - Paranormal Activity

It’s understandable to not believe in ghosts. However, Micah literally gets multiple forms of proof that there is some sort of entity haunting his and Katie’s house in the original Paranormal Activity. This includes footage from his camera and unknown footprints outside their room.

RELATED: 5 Awesome Found Footage Horror Films (& 5 That Don't Work)

Instead of maybe moving out or going to a hotel, Micah decides to continue toying with this thing throughout the movie, against the wishes of a seemingly terrified Katie. Turns out, this entity is, in fact, a demon who only gets more agitated as the movie progresses, leading to a grim ending for Micah in the movie’s final moments. 

9 (Smartest) R.J. MacReady - The Thing

John Carpenter’s The Thing is a claustrophobic horror classic filled with dread and paranoia throughout. Each character is suspicious of one another as the movie's alien creature can take the form of any living organism. Enter Kurt Russell’s R.J. MacReady character, who is as cool as he is clever. Once all the men are in one room, MacReady comes up with a brilliant plan to expose whoever the alien has taken the form of.

He has everyone tied up and gets a sample of their blood, he then pokes that sample with hot copper wire. As he realized in an earlier scene, this alien creature doesn’t appreciate heat very much, which means that any sort of hot object will surely get a reaction. It’s a very smart strategy that ends up working out in the end, for better and for worse.

8 (Dumbest) Louis Creed - Pet Sematary (1989)

The original novel by Stephen King does a good job of explaining how the titular Pet Sematary takes a hold of his small Maine town. The 1989 adaptation, however, doesn't have the same effect. Much of this can also be attributed to Dale Midkiff’s wooden performance as Louis Creed. Earlier in the movie, Louis buried their dead cat, Church, in the Pet Sematary to bring it back to life. This technically works, but even Louis can see this cat is something more sinister. Therefore, he knows that bringing something back to life is dangerous.

After the tragic loss of his son, Gage, he makes the boneheaded move to still bury the body and bring it back to life. After this, the resurrected Gage kills his mother, Rachel and their neighbor, Judd. To top it all off, Louis then takes Rachel's body and buries it in the Pet Sematary as well.

7 (Smartest) Sidney Campbell - The Scream Franchise

The Scream franchise is known for its meta-commentary on horror movie tropes and it takes place in a world where all of the characters have seen these types of films. Throughout the series, the main protagonist, Sidney Campbell, becomes the perfect adversary for each of the killers who don the Ghostface mask.

RELATED: 10 Horror Movies With The Scariest Openings Ever, Ranked

She may not be the most physical threat to them, but she always been able to outwit the killers in the end. This includes destroying an entire college theater stage to have everything crumble down on the killer in Scream 2.

6 (Dumbest) Jeff - Saw 3

When it comes to Jeff in Saw 3, it’s not so much the decisions that he makes that are stupid, but his lack of decision-making in general. As Jeff makes his way through Jigsaw’s house of horrors, he keeps entering rooms with brand-new traps containing someone who was somewhat involved with his son’s accidental death.

As these helpless victims are trying to escape, Jeff has pretty much no sense of urgency. As one might expect from a Saw film, none of these poor victims make it out alive thanks to Jeff’s lack of motivation or problem-solving. He’s probably the most frustrating character in the whole series, which is saying a lot.

5 (Smartest) Chris Washington - Get Out

Meeting your girlfriend’s family is awkward enough, but the Oscar-winning Get Out takes that situation to an even darker and sinister place. Chris Washington is an awesome horror movie protagonist because he rarely makes the stupid decisions that every viewer is yelling at him not to make.

In fact, he makes last-second decisions that even the audience couldn’t have thought of. We’d say his defining moment was when he was strapped to a chair and decides to take cotton from it to put into his ears, allowing him to not hear the hypnotic clink that is used to knock him unconscious and into the “sunken place.”

4 (Dumbest) Darry - Jeepers Creepers

Here’s a tip: if you’re driving down the countryside road and you see a mysterious figure dumping what looks like a body down a chute, maybe you should just mind your own business. Well, Darry from Jeepers Creepers clearly does not have any common sense. As he and his sister, Trish, are on a road trip for spring break, Darry decides it would be a wise idea to investigate whatever was thrown down that chute.

RELATED: 10 Times People Made The Worst Decisions Ever In Horror Movies

Unsurprisingly, this then puts Trish and Darry on The Creeper’s radar directly after. It’s one thing to investigate a strange noise, but investigating a potentially dead body in the desolate countryside is a whole other level of stupidity, especially by horror movie standards.

3 (Smartest) Erin - You’re Next

Adam Wingard's You’re Next takes the “final girl” trope and flips it on its head, then continually smashes it with a meat tenderizer. Our main character, Erin, is going to her boyfriend’s parent’s house for an anniversary/family reunion. As one might expect in the home invasion genre, things go wrong very quickly as they are terrorized by a group of masked killers.

What these killers aren’t aware of, however, is that Erin was raised on a survivalist compound. She’s calm, calculated, and just plain badass. Her resourcefulness allows her to use just about anything around her to take out these masked assailants. It almost becomes a horror movie for them as they become the hunted instead of the hunters.

2 (Dumbest) Liz - Wolf Creek 

Despite the realistic and gritty nature of Wolf Creek, it has one of the dumbest decisions in film history. The main protagonist, Liz, is trying to rescue Kristy from Mick Taylor, a psychotic serial killer. She’s able to hold Mick at gunpoint with his rifle. Suddenly, she shoots him in the neck and he falls to the ground.

Instead of maybe finishing him off with multiple shots to the head, she makes the idiotic decision to just drop the gun and run away with Kristy. Unfortunately, Mick was still alive and is able to catch up to them by the end of the film, with a tragic ending for both girls.

1 (Smartest) Ellen Ripley - Alien 

Ellen Ripley is one of the greatest heroines to ever grace the big screen. She was definitely the smartest of the bunch in the original Alien, which unsurprisingly made her the sole survivor on the Nostromo spaceship. Ripley understands how to get out of a sticky situation, and is able to somehow defeat the unstoppable and terrifying Xenomorph monster by using her brains instead of her brawns.

It’s clear that this alien creature is not easily defeated, so Ripley decides that her best course of action is to send it into deep space. While the subsequent sequels would turn her into more of an action icon, it was Ridley Scott’s original masterpiece that showed a horror protagonist relying on their intelligence more than anything else.

NEXT: 10 Scariest Final Girl Movies To Never Watch Alone, Ranked

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:10:56 +0000
Futurama: 10 Times The Show Was Funnier Than The Simpsons
It's always tricky when creators of a great TV show work on something else. Oftentimes, even when the second project is amazing in its own right, it will always live in the shadow of something else. Such is the case of Futurama, the brain-child of The Simpsons creator Matt Groening. Arguably one of the best shows of all time, The Simpsons have been on television for decades, and will probably stay for more to come.

Related: Futurama: 5 Best And 5 Worst Episodes (According To IMDb)

Futurama often gets disregarded and pushed to the side, considered to be a cheap knock-off of The Simpsons. This is far from being true, and while Futurama might not be the funniest series of all time, it's definitely one of the smartest and most refined. Plus, they predicted the future dozens of times, and have some of the best jokes. Here are 10 examples of when the show was funnier than its relative The Simpsons!

10 A Nod To Roosevelt

The thing about comedy shows is that sometimes, the cleverest jokes and references are hidden in the background. Futurama does this at an expert level and one that usually demands a degree in mathematics to understand. But this one, in particular, goes out to all the politics lovers out there.

When Fry is searching for political parties in "A Head in the Polls," you can see a booth called Bully Space Moose Party in the back. This is a nod to President Roosevelt's party from 1912, known as the Bull Moose Party, after Roosevelt was quoted saying he was "feeling like a bull moose."

9 Bender's Naughty Wash

One would think Futurama isn't the kind of show that could get away with dirty jokes. It's not Matt Groening's style to go for something raunchy, but it's not beneath him to make some naughty jokes here and there. Plenty of these can be found throughout the show.

One of the best can actually be traced back to one of the first scenes ever where Bender is getting a robot wash. He seems to enjoy the vibrations a little too much... to the point where his eye roll all the way to the back of his head. Smart innuendos make for the funniest jokes!

8 Please Rise For The Futurama Theme Song

One of the staples of Futurama is the opening tagline that appears at the beginning of every episode. We could honestly write an entire list of funny jokes from the show consisting of nothing but taglines, but for now, we'll just go with one of the funniest of the bunch.

Related: Futurama: 10 Times The Show Predicted The Future

"Please rise for the Futurama theme song" is gracious, elegant, and hilarious in its simplicity. Just the mental picture of viewers rising with a hand on their hearts for the quirky theme song of the show is enough to give you the giggles.

7 Punny Beers

The science puns are everywhere in Futurama. Honestly, there are so many, it's often hard to keep up with. But some are easier to grasp and funnier than others, as it the case of the beers in "The Route of All Evil." For starters, the gang goes searching for them in a place called 711.

And because with one pun simply isn't enough, the names of the beers are all hilarious as well. There's a reference for everyone, from programming geeks to the physicists of this world.

6 Just Hedonismbot In General

Plenty of recurring characters on the show have given us moments where we couldn't help but laugh out loud. Not to take away from the main character's consistently hilarious dialogue, but there's something about things like Hedonismbot that you just can't find anywhere else.

The whole character is a hoot. C'mon, a robot from ancient times with a love for orgies and overall decadence? Priceless! His lines are always pure comedy gold. "I trust the orgy pit has been scraped and buttered?" will go down in television history as one of the best pieces of dialogue to ever come out of a robot.

5 Urectum, You Say?

Let's take another walk down dirty joke land and give props to the writers for this very up-front joke. We were all nine-year-old kids once, and we all laughed at Uranus at least once back then. Heck, even know we can't help but smirk if someone names the planet-not planet-planet out loud.

RELATED: 10 Times Futurama Broke Our Hearts

There was an instance on the show when Professor Farnsworth tells fry they renamed Uranus to try and get over all the puns. Well, that didn't work out very well, considering the chosen alternative was Urectum. Seriously, what are scientists smoking when they name planets?

4 Zoidberg Is All Of Us

Zoidberg is probably one of the most lovable characters in the whole show. He's just trying to do the best he can, okay? And let's be honest here, Zoidberg's complete lack of attention and overall disregard for what everyone says can be extremely relatable sometimes.

Every moment that Zoidberg is on the show, it turns into an instant laugh. And deep down, we know how real his ability to somehow always be a few steps behind everyone else can be. Especially if it's six in the morning, we haven't had our coffee yet, and the boss is already yelling in our ears about an Excel spreadsheet.

3 Schrödinger's...Dog?

In fair true, not all of Futurama's jokes are easy to follow if you don't have a deep knowledge of science and mathematics. Which is fair, and also great for viewers. Who doesn't like a little side of education with their comedy?! But some references are easier to grasp than others, such as Schrödinger's cat.

RELATED: 5 Sitcoms That Should Be Revived (& 5 That Shouldn't)

The show gave its own spin to the theory by introducing Witten's Dog and what seems like a very complex drawing. In reality, it's just a poop joke designed by a physicist. But even if you didn't get that, the dog reference was enough to get a laugh out of.

2 The Money!

Oh, yes! The scene that launched a thousand memes! It would honestly be sinful on our part if we failed to include the famous moment when Fry tried to buy a gadget he didn't really need. Since then, "shut up and take my money!" has become a staple of meme culture across the Internet.

Related: 10 Quotes From Futurama That Are Still Hilarious Today

Good luck trying to access any social media channel without seeing at least one reference to this scene. It was just hilarious in general and unforgettable for sure.

1 All The Good News

Look folks, say whatever you want, but Futurama will always automatically be funnier The Simpsons once Professor Farnsworth comes on screen and yells "good news, everyone!". We know it's never going to be good news, and we still love it simply because it's so incredibly absurd!

There's just something about the absolute certainty of impending doom prefaced by an announcement of non-existent good news that is both hilarious and refined. We're ready to fight you on this one!

Next: 5 Things Futurama Does Better Than The Simpsons (& Vice Versa)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:10:49 +0000
El Camino: 5 Characters It Improved (& 5 It Made Worse)
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie premiered on Netflix recently, and as expected, it has a ton of cameo appearances from Breaking Bad characters. Some were expected, like Badger and Skinny Pete, while others came as a surprise, like Walter White and Jane Margolis. El Camino is undeniably Jesse Pinkman’s movie, and the cameos aren’t used to distract from that, but rather to emphasize it.

RELATED: El Camino: Ranking The Flashback Scenes

The characters’ relationships with Jesse are what make their appearances in flashback scenes so poignant. But naturally, they weren’t all mind-blowingly fantastic. So, here are 5 characters El Camino improved and 5 it made worse.

10 Improved: Jesse Pinkman

This one’s sort of obvious, since he’s the movie’s lead, but putting Jesse Pinkman in the spotlight for the first time really emphasized what makes him such a great character. On the surface, he’s just a drug dealer, but deep down, he’s a hero.

In El Camino, he only hurts people when it’s absolutely necessary. When he walked into the Kandy Welding Company’s compound, shooting his way out was the backup plan. Breaking Bad’s series finale gave Jesse a happy ending, but that happy ending felt incomplete. El Camino was Jesse’s home stretch towards finally achieving a true feeling of happiness.

9 Made worse: Adam and Diane Pinkman

Adam and Diane Pinkman were never particularly likable characters, because as much as Jesse was willing to give them another chance, they never seemed willing to give him one. As soon as their son entered the drug trade, that was it. They disowned him. They decided they’d failed as parents and were disappointed in him.

But there’s much more to Jesse than that. As shown by his surrogate father figure Walter White, he just needed someone to believe in him to do great things. In El Camino, they appear on the news, imploring Jesse to turn himself in. This time around, they’re actually actively working with the cops to find him.

8 Improved: Skinny Pete

In Breaking Bad, Badger and Skinny Pete’s sole purpose was pretty much to be the comic relief. They were hardly even given identities of their own – they were just vaguely characterized as Jesse’s friends who would argue about video games and sci-fi TV shows. However, in El Camino, Skinny Pete really comes into his own.

He comes up with the plan to save Jesse, taking the El Camino and telling the cops that Jesse dropped it off there to give Jesse time to escape in Pete’s Fiero, and he also shows beautiful emotional depth when he tells Jesse that he’s his hero.

7 Made worse: Badger

Badger had a couple of great moments in Breaking Bad, from trying to get an undercover cop to out himself during a deal to holding up under an intense interrogation by Hank Schrader. But in El Camino, he’s just sort of there.

The most he gets to shine is in an argument about when to apex while Skinny Pete is gaming. He drives the Thunderbird down south to give the feds the impression that Jesse is headed for the Mexican border, but that wasn’t even his own idea. Badger was much more interesting in Breaking Bad than he is in El Camino.

6 Improved: Mike Ehrmantraut

Between his acclaimed run on Breaking Bad and a deeper exploration of his past in Better Call Saul, there was hardly any room for improvement in Mike Ehrmantraut as a character. Still, El Camino managed it. In the film’s opening scene, Jesse and Mike discuss leaving Walt’s meth business behind and starting a new life.

RELATED: Breaking Bad: Mike Ehrmantraut’s 10 Most Badass Quotes

It’s a flashback to right before Walt killed Mike. The scene shows that Mike actually cares about Jesse, and it also acts as an ominous prelude to the movie – Jesse can’t start a new life and make amends for his past; he must choose one.

5 Made worse: Old Joe

Old Joe was always there for Walt and Jesse. If they were in a jam, he was always there to help them out. But in El Camino, when Jesse needed him to get rid of the titular stolen car, he just fled the scene and abandoned Jesse when he found out the car had LoJack.

The fact that he just runs back to his truck and drives off makes him look like a coward. LoJack is a stolen vehicle recovery device that allows cars to be tracked by law enforcement, so it would’ve been a risk for Old Joe’s junkyard to be associated with it, but LoJack isn’t the Kremlin. Surely he could’ve worked around it.

4 Improved: Todd Alquist

Ever since getting his big break on Breaking Bad, Jesse Plemons has been capitalizing on playing creepy characters like Todd Alquist (both to sinister dramatic effect, like in Black Mirror’s “U.S.S. Callister,” and to comedic effect, like in the movie Game Night). He can also play likable characters, as he has done in movies like Bridge of Spies and Vice.

But the fun of the Todd character is that he sees himself as a decent guy who is forced by circumstance to commit sadistic acts. In El Camino, he gives Jesse a cigarette and then kills his cleaning lady when she finds his secret stash of cash. The movie revels in what makes Todd a great character.

3 Made worse: Ed Galbraith

One of the more surprising character returns in El Camino was Robert Forster as Ed Galbraith, the guy who owns a vacuum cleaner store with a fugitive relocation business in the basement. What made the cameo even more poignant was the fact that it was Forster’s final film appearance (he passed away the day the movie hit Netflix). But unfortunately, the character is worse after El Camino.

Not only did Ed want the $125,000 for this relocation; he wanted an additional $125,000 for the one Jesse failed to show up for in season 5’s Confessions. It upped the stakes of the movie, but it made Ed come off as a jerk. Sure, there’s risk for him, but Jesse was only $1,800 short and he missed the first relocation due to the poisoning of a child, which is understandable.

2 Improved: Walter White

Shockingly, Vince Gilligan and co. managed to keep it a secret that Bryan Cranston was reprising his role as Walter White in El Camino. In a flashback scene set after the Breaking Bad episode 4 Days Out, Walt and Jesse head to a diner to eat breakfast. Walt starts asking Jesse about whether or not he’s going to go to college, then tries to push a course on him that he doesn’t really want to do.

RELATED: Breaking Bad: 5 Times Walter White Was The Hero (& 5 Times He Was The Villain)

Then, Walt tells Jesse that he’s lucky that he didn’t need to wait his whole life to do something special.  The scene perfectly encapsulates the relationship shared by one of television’s most iconic and troubled duos.

1 Made worse: Jane Margolis

It was great to see Jane again, but her appearance felt tacked on at the end of the movie. The scene came after Jesse’s arc had fully concluded. He’d had his happy ending. Breakfast with Walter White probably should’ve been the last flashback.

Vince Gilligan has said that they shot a longer version of this scene than the one that ended up in the movie, so maybe the longer version felt more like it needed to be there. Jesse’s emotional closure was writing a letter to Brock, and Jane had no relation to Brock. If that final scene was a conversation between Jesse and Andrea (Brock’s mother), it might’ve been more fitting.


Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:10:46 +0000
Harry Potter: 10 Side Characters Who Would Have Been A Good Romantic Match For Harry (Who Aren't Ginny)
In the Harry Potter series, romance isn’t the main focus at all. However, seeing as Harry and his friends are teenagers in the books, crushes, dating, and teen romance do play a role somewhat especially as Harry and his friends get older. While Harry briefly dated Cho Chang, Ginny Weasley is the only person he had a serious relationship with while at Hogwarts, and she’s also the person that he ends up marrying and being with his entire life. While there are definitely some good reasons why these two make a great match, Ginny isn’t the only character who could have been a love interest for Harry.

RELATED: Harry Potter: 5 Best Relationships (& The 5 Worst)

Here are the ten side characters other than Ginny who could have been a good romantic match for Harry.


While Hermione isn't exactly a side character seeing as she’s one of the trio, she’s not the main character of the series. In many ways, these two would have made a better match than Ron for Hermione. Hermione was always super close to Harry and very loyal to him. She was one of his closest friends, and they often understood each other in ways that Ron didn’t. While they might not have had a lot of romantic chemistry, they definitely had a lot of emotional connection.


Cho Chang is the only other person that Harry ever expressed an interest in during the series. He had a crush on her starting from his third year, and they briefly dated in the fifth year. Things didn’t work out very well between them, but this is largely because they were both dealing with the trauma of Cedric Diggory’s death. This left them both in a vulnerable place emotionally, and it definitely didn’t help a romantic connection. However, with better timing, they likely would have gotten along well.

RELATED: Harry Potter: 5 Reasons Harry Should Have Been With Cho (& 5 Why Ginny Was The Right Choice)


Ron Weasley is Harry’s best friend, and friendship is often one of the most important foundational elements of a good romantic relationship. While they never showed any romantic interest in one another in canon, they likely would have been good together. For the most part, they got along well. They had similar hobbies, and they were extremely loyal to one another. Harry wasn’t too bothered by Ron’s more immature sides, and they both were there for each other during a lot of hard times.


Oliver Wood is definitely a side character in the series, but he's the one that features somewhat in earlier books as the Captain of the Gryffindor team. His love of Quidditch, even if he could be a bit jealous at times, would have made him a good match for Harry. He was also a rather charming and attractive person, while also being quite serious, which would have made him a good partner. While Oliver Wood wasn’t a character fans got to know super well, these two wouldn't have been bad together.


Draco Malfoy is a bit of a controversial person on this list because of the fact that he and Harry had such a strong rivalry. While many people in the Harry Potter fandom, and also Tom Felton, have pointed out that Draco could likely have been in love with Harry, this doesn’t mean their dynamic would have been a good one. However, in another life where these two hadn’t been set up by their families and the wizarding world to hate one another, they would have made a cute couple.


Now, when Neville is young, he’s definitely a bit more of an awkward person and probably not someone who Harry would have seen in a romantic way. However, after Neville found his self-confidence, he grew into someone who could have been an equal to Harry in many ways. They are both fierce protectors of doing the right thing. Also, Neville has more of a soft, gentle side that likely would have been good for Harry seeing as Harry lived through so much trauma in his life.


Dean Thomas is one of the five boys who was sorted into Gryffindor during Harry’s first year at Hogwarts. As such, he was around often, and he also became a member of Dumbledore’s Army. While Harry and Dean were never more than surface-level friends, they could have been better friends. They both were rather intelligent students, but they weren't top of their class. Dean was also rather level-headed which would have been a good balance to Harry who could be a bit dramatic.


Susan Bones is a student who entered Hogwarts the same year that Harry Did. While she isn’t featured very much in the books, there is some possibility that these two could have been a good match. While Susan was a Hufflepuff, this could have made her a more relaxed, calm headed, and kind match for Harry who had been through a lot of tough things in his life. Also, she comes from a family that was known for fighting against the Dark Arts.

RELATED: Harry Potter: 4 Relationships Fans Were Behind (& 6 They Rejected)


These two were set up to be something more like rivals in the series, but they were also really good to each other despite being competing contestants in the Triwizard Tournament. Cedric was a kind, fair, intelligent person who would have gotten along well with Harry. While they never really had the chance to be friends because of what happened to Cedric, they were both people who valued loyalty and fairness.


Other than Draco Malfoy, Luna might be one of the most suggested matches for Harry in fandom. Luna Lovegood was someone who understood Harry in ways that most other people couldn’t. She might have been eccentric, but she had also lost a parent at a young age and had a sensitivity to loss and connection in a similar way to Harry. Plus, she was also extremely loyal, and, as she got older, she became less invested in ridiculous ideas.

NEXT: Harry Potter: 10 Fan Fiction Relationships We Wish Were Real

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:10:44 +0000
The 5 Best (And 5 Worst) On-Screen Portrayals Of X-Men Villains
The X-Men movie franchise is about to get yet another reboot, courtesy of Marvel Studios, since the company reacquired the rights to its iconic mutants in the Disney/Fox merger. Fox’s X-Men movies had their fair share of villains. Due to the endless slog of poor entries in the franchise’s recent years, it can be easy to forget that the first couple of X-Men movies are among the greatest comic book movies ever made. Some of the Fox series’ villains were great. And some, obviously, were not so groundbreaking. So, here are The 5 Best (And 5 Worst) On-Screen Portrayals Of X-Men Villains.

RELATED: 10 Actors We'd Like To See Play X-Men Villains In The MCU

10 Best: Rebecca Romijn as Mystique

Rebecca Romijn played Mystique brilliantly as a femme fatale who used her abilities as a shapeshifter to trick men. Jennifer Lawrence initially played a great version of Mystique, but by the time she was a big enough star to object to hours in the makeup chair, it became obvious that she was sick of the character and didn’t really want to play her anymore. Romijn’s version was pretty much depicted as a straightforward minion of Magneto, rather than the complicated sometime ally of the X-Men that Lawrence’s version was, but that was part of the fun of her character – she reveled in doing the wrong thing.

9 Worst: Oscar Isaac as Apocalypse

X-Men fans who were excited to see the mutants’ most powerful foe on the big screen were quickly let down by the fact that in X-Men: Apocalypse, the titular villain does very little with his virtually limitless powers. Apocalypse can grow and shrink at will, he can shapeshift, he can teleport, he can fly, he can read minds, he can move things with his mind, he can transport through alternate astral dimensions – he can pretty much do anything. And yet, the movie settles for mundane abilities like killing people with sand and learning information from the news. Plus, Oscar Isaac is too effortlessly likable to effectively play an ominous villain.

Related: 10 Solo Movies The MCU Should Make With The X-Men Characters

8 Best: Peter Dinklage as Bolivar Trask

Peter Dinklage is pretty much amazing as any character he ever plays (he was even good in Pixels), so it was no surprise when he did a stellar job of bringing Bolivar Trask – the inventor of the Sentinels – to the big screen. As an on-screen adaptation of an X-Men villain, the Sentinels fall under the threat of Trask, since he’s the one who created them, and in Days of Future Past, the Sentinels are actually scary. They can adapt to any mutant’s abilities, so the X-Men are powerless against them, and they’ve dominated a terrifying future timeline where all mutants are locked in prison camps.

7 Worst: Jessica Chastain as Vuk

Vuk wasn’t even adapted from her comic book counterpart. She seems to have been crammed into Dark Phoenix in a shallow attempt to differentiate this from the previous film adaptation of “The Dark Phoenix Saga” that Fox screwed up. Jessica Chastain is a terrific actor, but she only shines when she’s given material to match her talents, like Zero Dark Thirty and The Martian, not like Dark Phoenix. Vuk’s characterization is as clunky as her name, with no clear motivation or anything for the audience to empathize with. She’s instantly forgettable.

6 Best: Brian Cox as William Stryker

The X-Men franchise has gotten a ton of mileage out of William Stryker, casting a total of five actors to play him across four different timelines. But it’s Brian Cox’s incarnation of the character from X2 that really left an impression on fans. Cox came off as genuinely creepy in the superhero sequel that set the template for superhero sequels.

RELATED: X-Men: 10 Actors Who Could Play The MCU's Wolverine

He wasn’t a physical match for Wolverine, but he did feel like a psychological threat to him, which significantly raised the stakes of X2, because it meant that Logan had to face his past, and he’d found a foe that he couldn’t just slash his way through.

5 Worst: Ed Skrein as Ajax

As shown by his attempt to replace Jason Statham in the Transporter franchise, Ed Skrein doesn’t have much natural charm, which is something a villain to match Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool needs. The funniest thing about Ajax was that his name was Francis, and the movie beat that gag to death. For all the subversions Deadpool brought to the genre, it maintained its villain problem. Ajax belonged in a mediocre superhero movie, not a Deadpool movie. If Deadpool had made some kind of meta commentary about how forgettable and generic Ajax was and the character became a self-aware take on indistinctive comic book movie villains, that would be one thing, but the movie takes the threat of Ajax seriously. Unfortunately, the audience does not.

4 Best: Hugh Jackman as X-24

Logan is absolutely deserving of all the praise it received. One of many areas it excelled in was giving the hero a villain that felt like a real threat. Digital de-aging made X-24 seem like the sharper, stronger, more virile version of Wolverine, while Hugh Jackman’s menacing portrayal of the character made him a literal dark mirror version of the hero. X-24 is what would’ve happened if the bad guys had succeeded in weaponizing Wolverine, and he hadn’t managed to break out of the Weapon X program. He forced Logan to confront his past, which made him the perfect villain for this movie.

3 Worst: Vinnie Jones as the Juggernaut

Aside from the fact that it spawned a thousand memes (“I’m the Juggernaut, b***h!”), Vinnie Jones’ portrayal of the Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand woefully underserves the character. In the comics, the Juggernaut has a messed-up sibling rivalry with Professor X and he’s enjoyed a complicated journey from villain to antihero to bona fide hero. The Last Stand pretty much reduces him to a laughing stock (again, just remember that he said, “I’m the Juggernaut, b***h!”), with no nuances to his character beyond being a large man with a helmet. Still, he doesn’t feel out of place – The Last Stand as a whole is just as disloyal to the source material and generally dreadful.

RELATED: X-Men: 10 Actors Who Could Play The MCU's Magneto

2 Best: Ian McKellen as Magneto

When an actor is as simply astounding as Sir Ian McKellen, then he doesn’t need to be bending metal with his mind to keep your attention. The scene in which McKellen’s Magneto plays chess with Patrick Stewart’s Professor X is one of the most compelling in the whole franchise, and there isn’t a frame of action in sight.

McKellen brought a depth to the character that is usually only seen in the comics. He humanized Magneto as a mutant who wants the same thing as Professor X – freedom for all mutants – and is just going about it a more violent way.

1 Worst: Michael Fassbender as Magneto

Michael Fassbender was a brilliant casting choice to play Magneto, and under different circumstances, he would’ve given us an ideal on-screen portrayal of the character. But the writing never did Fassbender’s acting talents justice. He was needlessly given a disposable family in X-Men: Apocalypse who were killed off before we even had time to learn their names. The writers had Magneto kill literally millions of people, and then shrug it off with a playful barb at Charles Xavier when they were friends again at the end of the movie. Fassbender’s Magneto never felt like a threat, because he always turned his back on his alliances and his values to help the X-Men at the drop of a dime.

NEXT: 10 Movies That Broke Their Franchise’s Timeline

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:10:44 +0000