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Loki fighting Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War.

Every Marvel villain ranked from worst to best

Every Marvel villain ranked from worst to best

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has included some of the most famous villains from the comic books, and while some are forgettable, others are genuine standouts.
Spider-Man and Mysterio shake hands in Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Spider-Man: every movie villain, ranked

Spider-Man: every movie villain, ranked

A hero is only as good as his villains. Luckily for Spider-Man, he's faced some great ones throughout his cinematic journey ... and some not-so-great ones, too.
Milly Alcock and Emily Carey in House of the Dragon.

Can House of the Dragon save the Game of Thrones franchise?

Can House of the Dragon save the Game of Thrones franchise?

Game of Thrones dropped the ball with its final season, but George R. R. Martin's world has the perfect opportunity for redemption in House of the Dragon.
Spider-Man atop a moving train in Spider-Man 2.

The best Spider-Man characters in the Sam Raimi trilogy

The best Spider-Man characters in the Sam Raimi trilogy

Sam Raimi redefined the superhero genre with his Spider-Man trilogy, thanks in large part to this group of unforgettable characters.
Leslie Grace as Batgirl poses in Batgirl.

Don’t blame David Zaslav: Batgirl has always been treated like crap

Don’t blame David Zaslav: Batgirl has always been treated like crap

The recent cancellation of the Batgirl movie isn't the first controversy the character has endured; over her 55-year-old history, she has weathered many storms.
Eleven, Will, Mike, and Jonathan standing and staring in a still from Stranger Things Season 4.

With Stranger Things and Squid Game, Netflix proves it’s better at making great TV shows than movies

With Stranger Things and Squid Game, Netflix proves it’s better at making great TV shows than movies

Netflix's original movies keep disappointing, but the streamer is still far ahead of its competition when it comes to shows and limited series like Squid Game.
A woman stands at a street corner in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.

Please, don’t let adult cinema die

Please, don’t let adult cinema die

Movies for grownups are struggling to stay afloat amid a sea of blockbusters, so it's more important than ever to support them and ensure their survival.
The Sandman sitting in a chair in all black looking serious from The Sandman on Netflix.

Is Netflix the right home for The Sandman?

Is Netflix the right home for The Sandman?

Neil Gaiman's The Sandman is receiving a lush adaptation at Netflix, but is the streaming juggernaut the right home for such subversive and abstract material?
A man standing in front of the sun in Sunshine

Danny Boyle’s Sunshine is the best sci-fi movie you’ve never heard of

Danny Boyle’s Sunshine is the best sci-fi movie you’ve never heard of

Danny Boyle's Sunshine just celebrated its 15th anniversary, so it's time to revisit it and wonder why on earth no one talks about or even remembers it.
Ellie and Palmer on the poster for Contact.

Bill Clinton, CNN, and Mad Max: the strange legacy of Jodie Foster’s Contact

Bill Clinton, CNN, and Mad Max: the strange legacy of Jodie Foster’s Contact

It's been 25 years since Contact premiered, and the behind-the-scenes story of its development and subsequent lawsuits might be more intriguing than the film.
Two cosplayers dressed as Surtur and Hela at Comic-Con 2022.

Scary Jokers and fabulous dog killers: the best cosplays of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

Scary Jokers and fabulous dog killers: the best cosplays of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

San Diego Comic-Con is back, and the 2022 edition included many fans who went out of their to make their cosplays as memorable as possible.
The Rock hovers over the ground at SDCC 2022.

Hobbits, dragons, and Wakanda Forever: the best moments of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

Hobbits, dragons, and Wakanda Forever: the best moments of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

2022 San Diego Comic-Con cemented its place as the apex of pop culture by delivering a slew of announcements and first-looks from nearly every major studio.
The Avengers attend Tony Stark's funeral in Avengers: Endgame.

From mighty to meh: the MCU is dying and needs to change fast

From mighty to meh: the MCU is dying and needs to change fast

Three years ago, the MCU seemed too big to fail, but inconsistent projects and an increasingly critical fan base are putting its surefire formula into question.
Doug Jones and a cosplayer dressed as the Angel of Death at the 2018 SDCC.

Hellboys and alien symbiotes: San Diego Comic-Con’s best cosplays ever

Hellboys and alien symbiotes: San Diego Comic-Con’s best cosplays ever

San Diego Comic-Con is all about the cosplays, and the convention has given us some of the most creative and impressive examples throughout the years.
Taika Waititi gives Natalie POrtman a hammer at SDCC 2019.

Is San Diego Comic-Con still the pinnacle of pop culture?

Is San Diego Comic-Con still the pinnacle of pop culture?

After a two-year absence, San Diego Comic-Con is back and stronger than ever, reminding everyone why it is still the apex of pop culture.
The Russo Brothers and Tom Holland on the set of Cherry.

The Gray Man’s Russo brothers can be great — but will they ever be?

The Gray Man’s Russo brothers can be great — but will they ever be?

The Russo brothers are back with The Gray Man, proving they are gifted and even visionary directors, even if they seem trapped in their confining comfort zone.
Valkyrie and Mighty Thor sitting next ot each other in Thor: Love and Thunder.

Why wasn’t Mighty Thor bisexual in Marvel’s Love and Thunder?

Why wasn’t Mighty Thor bisexual in Marvel’s Love and Thunder?

Natalie Portman returns to the MCU as Mighty Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder, but her comeback feels like a missed chance at LGBTQ+ representation.
"Make a move, and the bunny gets it" scene from Con Air (1997).

‘Make a move, and the bunny gets it’: The lost art of campy action movies

‘Make a move, and the bunny gets it’: The lost art of campy action movies

Con Air, Air Force One, The Fifth Element, and Face/Off are timeless classics of the action genre, and they all have one thing in common: A distinct and welcome air of camp.
Natalie Portman's Jane Foster wields mjolnir in Thor: Love and Thunder.

With Thor: Love and Thunder, Natalie Portman is finally the superhero

With Thor: Love and Thunder, Natalie Portman is finally the superhero

Natalie Portman is one of cinema's most celebrated and recognizable actresses. With Thor: Love and Thunder, she makes her grand return to the MCU.
Amleth screams for battle In The Northmen.

Do original movie directors have a future in Hollywood?

Do original movie directors have a future in Hollywood?

Auteur-driven blockbusters like Dune have been all the rage for the last few years, but they're a double-edged sword when it comes to critics and audiences.
The cast of Jurassic World: Dominion stares up at an approaching dinosaur.

Yes, they’re bad, but the Jurassic World movies are fun too

Yes, they’re bad, but the Jurassic World movies are fun too

Jurassic World Dominion brings the Jurassic World saga to a close with a suitably entertaining entry that might cement it as the best legacy trilogy.
Elvis looks at the camera in Elvis.

The best Baz Luhrmann movies, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

The best Baz Luhrmann movies, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

From Moulin Rouge! to Elvis, these are the best Baz Luhrmann movies according to Rotten Tomatoes.
Jean Smart wears a cheetah print shirt while standing next to Hannah Einbinder in Hacks Season 2.

Hacks, Somebody Somewhere lead LGBTQ critics’ Dorian TV Awards nominations

Hacks, Somebody Somewhere lead LGBTQ critics’ Dorian TV Awards nominations

The Society of LGBTQ Critics just announced the nominees for the 14th Dorian Awards, honoring the best of television in the past year.
Jo March from Little Women.

‘Is he … you know?’: Literature’s best queer-coded characters

‘Is he … you know?’: Literature’s best queer-coded characters

Literature is full of queer-coded characters like Jo March in Little Women, reminding us that LGBTQ+ representation has come far but still has a long way to go.
Judy Garland and Rock Hudson on a stylized background that reads pride month.

Queer icons of Hollywood’s Golden Age

Queer icons of Hollywood’s Golden Age

Hollywood's Golden Age gave us a legacy of legendary performers like James Dean and Judy Garland, who have become beloved icons of the LGBTQ+ community.
Rocket, Miss Martian, Nightwing, Superboy, and Zatanna on a poster for Young Justice Phantoms.

With Phantoms, Young Justice proves it’s still the best animated show

With Phantoms, Young Justice proves it’s still the best animated show

With its current season, Young Justice shows it's still the best animated series currently airing.
Zatanna, Nightwing, Aquaman, Tigress, and Rocket reunite in Young Justice: Phantoms.

Young Justice: What comes next for season 5

Young Justice: What comes next for season 5

Young Justice: Phantoms ended its fourth season with a wedding and a tease for two potential storylines that may become the basis for a potential fifth season.
The cast of Rupaul's Drag Race.

5 great LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows on Paramount+

5 great LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows on Paramount+

Celebrate Pride Month with these incredible movies and TV shows that feature compelling and unforgettable LGBTQ+ storylines, streaming on Paramount+.
Nick and Charlie embrace in Heartstopper.

5 great LGBTQ movies & TV shows for teens

5 great LGBTQ movies & TV shows for teens

Celebrate Pride Month with these wonderful shows and movies that perfectly capture the LGBTQ teenage experience.
Owen on his bike in Jurassic World.

Beyond Marvel and Jurassic World: Chris Pratt’s 5 best roles

Beyond Marvel and Jurassic World: Chris Pratt’s 5 best roles

Chris Pratt has had an interesting Hollywood career, going from supporting comic relief to leading man in Jurassic World and the MCU in a matter of years.
Cassie works on an airplane in The Flight Attendant.

Life after a hit show: 10 TV actors who made it big after making it big

Life after a hit show: 10 TV actors who made it big after making it big

Many television actors like Bryan Cranston starred in hit shows and still managed to match and surpass their previous success with their follow-up projects.
Image of Maleficent, Ursula, and the Evil Queen.

The problem with Disney and its queer-coded villains

The problem with Disney and its queer-coded villains

The Mouse House has used several queer-coded villains like The Lion King's Scar throughout its animated history, for both better and worse.
Image of Maleficent, Ursula, and the Evil Queen.

The problem with Disney and its queer-coded villains

The problem with Disney and its queer-coded villains

The Mouse House has used several queer-coded villains like The Lion King's Scar throughout its animated history, for both better and worse.
Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange.

The sorcerer and its evolution in movies

The sorcerer and its evolution in movies

The sorcerer has gone from wise supporting character to reckless leading man, with some of Hollywood's biggest franchises starring these men of magic.