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Dune: The Effects Of The Spice, Explained
Newcomers to Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi classic might know that the unique dust is central to the conflict, but what does it actually do?
Thor: Love And Thunder - Why Does Zeus Sound Like That?
Russell Crowe Took a big swing in his portrayal of the MCU's Zeus, and his interesting choice of accent raises questions about the rest of the cast.
The Gray Man Review
The Russo Brothers' latest attempt to build an action franchise is a flashy display that can't outrun its lack of imagination.
The Black Phone Resurrects A Golden Age Of Horror Marketing
Horror movie trailers can be a bit formulaic, but one clever technique defined the previous era. Scott Derrickson's newest nightmare brings it back.
Exploring Cloning Tropes In Science Fiction
The concept of perfectly replicating an organic being has seen a lot of play in sci-fi, but there are a few common hallmarks of the concept.
5 Nonsensical Plot Twists In Action Movies
A big third-act reveal is common to action cinema, but some big surprises make a mess of the rest of the plot with a single poorly thought-out choice.
The Hive Mind Trope In Sci-fi, Explained
Countless beings share a single consciousness, thinking, moving, and acting as one. Where did this idea come from and how has it grown over the years?
Why Sony's Spider-Man Spinoffs Don't Work
The Sony Spider-Man Universe has taken blow after blow, and they refuse to lie down. What does the company keep getting wrong?
What The New Daredevil Series Can Do To Succeed
Though it's popularly considered the crown jewel of Marvel's TV efforts, the MCU is set to take another shot at The Man Without Fear.
5 Underrated Modern Detective Movies
Cinematic tales of skilled investigators solving mysteries are less common than they used to be, but there are still some hidden gems in the genre.
Sonic Underground: A Look Back At The Blue Blur's Least Beloved Cartoon
Sonic is having a boom period right now, but this wonderfully dated mess shows Sega's classic mascot in a very different light.
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Joker 2: How It Could Work As A Musical
While a musical sequel to Todd Phillips' comics-tinged psychological drama sounds crazy, there are a few interesting directions for this mad idea.
5 Underrated Old Sci-Fi Movie Monster Designs
Classic monster movies weren't all giant animals and adaptations of old books. Some elevated the art with their nightmarish practical creatures.
5 Underrated Movie Villain Plans
Every ultimate enemy needs a grand plan to pull off their absurd desires. From huge heists to world domination, these are deceptively clever plots.
The Boys: Is The Show's Satire Too Obvious?
The Amazon series is praised for its sharp social commentary on everything from politics to marketing but is it a bit on the nose?
Hard And Soft Magic Systems Explained
Supernatural forces in fiction fall on a spectrum and understanding what makes them different explains a ton about how fantasy stories work.
Are Bigger Budgets Worse For Horror Movies?
Most movie genres are dominated by films with the biggest price tags, but horror seems to have a special place for the cheap stuff.
Star Wars: The Yellow Eyes Of The Sith, Explained
The villains of this classic sci-fi franchise have a weird feature. Some of them sport scary yellow eyes. Why is that? Why do only some have it?
The Floating Continent Trope Of Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Explained
Setting is everything in a science fiction or fantasy story, and the idea of a land mass floating through the clouds is more common than others.
5 Narratively Brilliant Sci-Fi Inventions
Plenty of sci-fi technology blatantly exists to move the story forward. However, that doesn't mean such inventions can't add brilliance to the tale.