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The Fantasy Racism Trope, Explained
Sci-fi and fantasy can explore difficult topics like prejudice through the lens of aliens, elves, dwarves, and robots.
Renfield Review
Dracula's long-suffering servant learns to stand up for himself in this messy horror comedy.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie And The Problem With Post-Credit Scenes
The latest big video game movie doesn't exactly save the best for last. There's definitely a scene after the credits, but does there need to be?
Secret Invasion: Who Is G'iah?
Beloved Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a lesser-known role.
Unfriended Ending, Explained
This 2014 horror film invented a weirdly popular subgenre, but its story has gotten lost in all the screenlife shenanigans.
The Expy Trope In Fiction, Explained
When creating art that comments on other art, copyrights can get in the way. Creating a legally distinct iteration of a character can get around that.
The Mandalorian: Who Is Zeb?
The adventures of Din Djarin feature plenty of returning favorites and a couple of live-action debuts. This Rebel hero joins that tradition.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review
The new adaptation of Nintendo's flagship franchise is perfectly fine, and the world was wrong for expecting otherwise.
Secret Invasion: What Is A Super-Skrull?
The upcoming Marvel mini-series will reintroduce this race of threatening aliens, but fans have probably heard of a specific subset of Skrulls.
Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - Who Is The Emerald Enclave?
The latest D&D movie briefly introduces a group of rebellious tree huggers, but there's more to Doric's faction in the sourcebooks.
Transformers: Who Is Optimus Prime's Evil Twin?
Everyone's favorite heroic robot in disguise has faced many foes, but one of his strongest enemies happens to look just like him.
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The Boys: How Did The Show Change Black Noir From The Comics?
The Seven's silent assassin has a lot in common with his comic book counterpart, but they're very different when the mask comes off.
Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review
This adaptation of the iconic tabletop game delivers the best possible version of its pitch. It's a solid action comedy heist that nails the big rolls
The Blue-And-Orange Morality Trope In Sci-Fi, Explained
Aliens do a lot of things differently, but when their sense of right and wrong is completely inscrutable to mankind, we reach an impasse.
The Mandalorian: The Significance Of The Jedi Who Saved Grogu
Din Djarin's adopted son survived the horrors of Order 66 thanks to the efforts of a hero who finally earns the appreciation he deserves.
Godzilla: Every Era Of The Franchise, Explained
This long-running monster movie franchise seems ubiquitous, but it's actually been carefully divided into distinct tones and storylines.
5 Great Horror Movies Based On Graphic Novels
Tons of beloved horror movies come from scary books or true stories, but what about the big-screen adaptations of frightening graphic novels?
Star Wars: Jedi Costume Design, Explained
The galactic peacekeepers have a distinctive uniform, from their flowing capes to their big brown boots.
Godzilla: Who Is The Most Evil Monster?
The kaiju who come for the King of the Monsters aren't always malevolent, but the mighty Destoroyah might as well be a demon.
John Wick: Chapter 4 Ending, Explained
The long journey of the Baba Yaga reaches its new peak, but is Wick's quest for revenge finally over?