But the man himself is almost as enigmatic as his works. For example, David Lynch has often expressed a greater interest in painting than filmmaking, even though that hasn’t stopped his films from being considered important works of art themselves. Who is this David Lynch and why is he so unique? Here are some weird and wonderful David Lynch facts to shed light on this expert filmmaker and master of surrealism....

Why settle for dull and unoriginal gifts like printed mugs, scented candles, socks and scarves, or even gift cards? To really WOW the gift recipient, you’ll need to pick a gift that has serious WOW factor. As a geek myself with a broad range of hobbies and interests, I can tell you that there are a lot of super cool gift ideas that would blow me away. Give these to your friends or family and I guarantee they’ll love it....

Just a few months ago, House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power raised the standards of the genre to new heights, and they proved that fantasy stories haven’t yet peaked on television. But what makes a great fantasy TV series? Is it the association with certain tropes, like fairy tales, ancient kingdoms, and magical elements? Or does the genre extend beyond all of that? For me, the fantasy genre is marked by infinite possibilities....

And every so often, Hollywood comes out with a film that actually takes place in Hollywood, whether to poke fun at its tropes or to take a more serious look at the industry’s history, shortcomings, or future. Those films aren’t always good, but quite a few of them have been. Here are the best movies that take place in Hollywood and give us a glimpse into the area and the industry....

There have always been amazing video game stories and characters starting all the way back in the Super Nintendo era. But in the last decade or so, we’ve seen an explosion in video game narratives. More importantly, there’s been a growing number of female video game characters who aren’t just eye candy or cosplay inspiration. These women are each badass in their own unique ways. Here are some of the most badass female video characters we’ve seen and why we love them....

The thing is, anime memes give off different vibes depending on who sees them: manga readers, dubbed watchers, subbed watchers, anime-only fans, etc. But even if you’ve never seen a particular anime, you can appreciate an anime meme—if you understand the context. Here are some of the most common and popular anime memes you’ve probably seen on the web and what they mean. 10. All of Us Are Dead The Korean series that was adapted from a webtoon called All of Us Are Dead has become the talk of the internet in past years....

His legacy as the creator of the Metal Gear franchise is immovable, having single-handedly driven forward the culture of gaming long before anybody even considered it capable of being an art form. With Metal Gear Solid, Kojima not only reinvented the stealth genre, he blazed a trail for others who dreamed of creating gaming experiences with more depth than traditional video games offered. Sadly, the franchise now lays dormant without Hideo-san’s soul, stole away by Konami....

To get profit, you also have to consider the production budget and how much it cost to create the film in the first place. For Avatar, James Cameron spent $237 million. That still leaves a lot of profit on the table, of course, but it puts things more into perspective. For us, when we think of profitability, we’re mainly thinking about return on investment (ROI)—for every dollar spent on production, how many dollars in profit did the movie bring in?...

Historically, sports have acted as a kind of stand-in for real bloodshed and conflict—so it’s no surprise that sports anime can stir up the same kinds of tension and drama. But without bloodshed, sports anime series have had to come up with creative ways to get viewers interested. The result? Some of the best animated sequences and the most hair-raising scenes in all of anime are found in sports anime....

While powering up is a common turning point for many characters going through a growth arc, it’s rare to see a powerful character go all-out in a fight against an invincible opponent—and so we anticipate it. Characters who go full power are usually triggered by an emotion like hatred or desperation, but sometimes a character is so powerful that they only unleash everything when they’ve finally met their match. Whether as a desperate last-ditch attempt at survival or simply to show off what one is capable of, here are our picks for the most badass anime scenes where characters go full power....

Aside from the destructive power and inward insight, the animation of flames is itself thrilling, badass, and fun to watch unfold in any scene. Few powers are as visually engrossing as a conflagration gone wild. From beautiful flames to dark fires of a dark past, here are the best anime fire users and flame characters of all time, including what makes each one unique and so compelling to watch....

Birthdays and holidays can be stressful as you scramble for a gift they’ll actually like, especially if you don’t know the first thing about anime gifts that fans actually want to get. So, if you’re desperate for awesome anime gift ideas, don’t despair! While every anime fan has their own unique interests, you’ll find all kinds of winning gift ideas below that most anime lovers will appreciate. Here are the best anime gift ideas for the anime lover in your life!...

One option is to let them break up into smaller pockets of chit-chat and everyone can just move to and fro between groups, migrating from discussion to discussion. Sometimes that’s the right call! But what if you want everyone to have fun together? Video games aren’t good for entire parties while TV shows and movies aren’t good for getting people to interact with each other. That’s where party board games come into play....

The nature of science fiction allows these films to explore incredibly novel concepts that don’t exist in the real world but feel like they could. That makes them extremely memorable right from the get-go, in ways that are more relatable than, say, fantasy movies. Well-made sci-fi movies are altogether unique, but some sci-fi films are more memorable than others. Here are the greatest sci-fi movies that’ll leave a mark on you, for sure....

These organized fight events come with rules to follow, a ladder system, and a grand prize for the winner at the end. As with wars and other conflicts, tournaments and fight events are great for character developments, new relationships, and even heartbreaking outcomes. Sometimes, an entire anime series is based around a long-running and in-depth competition. From fights with only pride at stake to battles for an entire universe’s continued existence, here are the best tournament arcs and fight events we’ve seen in anime series....

In the years since, the Nintendo Switch has proven itself as a fantastic console for playing with others. The ability to turn a Joy-Con on its side for quick local multiplayer lends itself perfectly to playing games with your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife. But which Nintendo Switch games are worth playing together? Here are our picks for the best couch co-op Nintendo Switch games for couples who want to work together toward the same goal....

The industry was still a bit scatterbrained from the chaos of the pandemic, so 2022 didn’t see quite as many new releases as we might’ve expected during “normal” years, but a lot of what we got was wonderful. Here are my picks for the absolute best movies that came out in 2022, which are all worth watching whether you’ve been putting them off or just never heard of them before this article....

While spending 100+ hours to complete a complex RPG or dropping countless nights into an MMORPG might’ve been fine as a teenager, it’s a lot harder to justify that kind of playtime when you’ve got family, work, and other commitments to balance. Sometimes, you want a complete gaming experience without the huge time investment—a video game you can complete in a single weekend or in smaller sessions throughout the week....

John Carpenter, for example, devoted his filmmaking career to horrors about unknown threats. George A. Romero loves zombie movies. Wes Craven built his filmography on slasher flicks and meta movies that critique the very genre he pioneered. But there’s one horror movie director who raised the bar with a culture-shattering plot twist, which turned into a frequent technique that gained him notoriety in the film community. That person is, of course, M....

As a comedy actor, finding a way to dispel such typecasting so that audiences can see you in a different light is most challenging—but one age-old Hollywood trick is to start taking on dramatic roles. As with any attempt to shed one’s spots, some actors have had better success in dramatic movies than others. For the latter, many decided to return to their comfortable world of jokes and ludicrous plots rather than facing the ire of drama critics again....