But that’s all, right? Well, not quite. If you dig a little deeper behind most Disney classics, you’ll be surprised to find that many Disney tales actually have sinister origins. Whether they came from the Brothers Grimm or Charles Perrault, many innocent Disney stories were far darker before Disney got their hands on them. Indeed, many Disney fairy tales were adapted from traditional fairy tales written way back in the 17th–19th centuries, and they had all kinds of grisly details that Disney (understandably) changed....

In the decades since we saw dinosaurs sprint and roar on screen in Jurassic Park, computer-generated imagery (CGI) has only become more and more accessible to directors… …but even so, there have been plenty of unbelievable moments that didn’t actually rely on green screens or After Effects. Here are some of the most memorable movie scenes and moments that are so incredible that you’ll have a hard time believing they weren’t done with computer-generated wizardry....

Both Din Djarin and Boba Fett have immediately benefitted from the Disney+ TV series model, while Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi made a triumphant return while being hunted by Darth Vader. However, with a whole raft of other Star Wars series on the way to Disney+, it’s time to look even farther forward and see what other in-universe characters have the potential to tell broader stories. Here are our picks for the Star Wars characters who deserve to have their own TV series on Disney+....

Specifically, which variants do we want to see in forthcoming iterations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) or DC Extended Universe (DCEU)? Both franchisese are moving toward characters from different universes existing together within their developing multiverses. The good news for studios is this: whereas recasting a character used to be heavily frowned upon by fans, there’s now a new kind of excitement when a character is represented by a new actor....

Tobey Maguire was the first to take up the challenge in 2002 when Sam Raimi brought the web-slinging superhero to big-screen cinemas with Spider-Man. His reign ended with Spider-Man 3 in 2007. Andrew Garfield was next to step into the role, which started in 2012 with the release of The Amazing Spider-Man and ended in 2014 with The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (both directed by Marc Webb). And then in 2016, Marvel struck a deal with Sony to use Spider-Man in the MCU, which brought us another iteration of the character....

The Monk is a skilled combatant who can move around the battlefield like wind, inflicting multiple attacks on foes and darting back out before anyone knows what hit them. Unlike other classes that rely on armor and/or weapons to be useful in physical combat, the Monk turns their own fists and body into their weapons of choice so they can never be caught off guard. To pull off these incredible feats of combat prowess, the Monk relies on several class features that work together....

EarFun’s most recent release is the EarFun Air Pro 2, which is currently the best in their “Pro” line of active noise-cancelling options. Despite its simplicity and its MSRP of $80, it packs quite a punch—especially after rectifying some issues from the first product batch. Are these the right true wireless active noise-cancelling earbuds for you? Here’s what you need to know. My review unit was provided for free, but my opinions are my own and haven’t been influenced in any way....

Fortunately, there are earbuds like the EarFun Air S that aim to keep things affordable while packing in the features. Yup, these are active noise cancellation (ANC) earbuds and they’re excellently priced. Here’s what you need to know about the EarFun Air S, including all the pros and cons and whether these are right for you. My review unit was provided for free, but my opinions are my own and haven’t been influenced in any way....

If you haven’t, you can watch it here: Now, you might be wondering: Where the heck did this footage come from, where Dean Norris is clearly saying stuff that he’s never said on any TV show or movie? Is it deepfaked? Is it the work of a master video editor with a lot of time on their hands? Nope! Actually, Dean Norris actually read those lines—which were given to him by an unknown Average Joe—into his own camera, and then sent the recorded video to the one who sent him those lines....

Whether you’re looking to experience the best of 80s cinema for the first time or revisit the most nostalgic 80s movies of the decade, you could make an entire 80s-themed movie marathon with this list. Here are our picks for the best teen movies and chick flicks from the 80s, still worth watching even after all these years. 10. Sixteen Candles (1984) There are two names you’ll see a lot on this list: John Hughes and Molly Ringwald....

And that’s a shame because video games make for a fantastic concept to tackle in anime form, whether we’re talking about a character whose life revolves around playing games OR a unique video game that draws in characters and subjects them to fantastical rules. Video game concepts mostly pop up in the isekai anime genre, which is a genre that involves characters being whisked away to make-believe worlds and forced to live within their games, including everything from leveling up and advancing skills to finding loot and completing quests....

The surrealism movement was known for its absurdist and nonsensical interpretations of reality—interpretations that were often dream-like, erotic, and disturbingly unnerving. That avant-garde style reached into all forms of art, including paintings, poetry, sculptures, and film. To this day, we can still spot traces of surrealist culture in modern movies, even if it’s certainly a niche market. Here’s a bit of a beginner’s guide to surrealist movies and the curious elements that drive them....

From comedy series to romance series, from action series to drama series, we’ve seen some truly phenomenal TV performances over the past few years. Many of these will go down as historically, socially, and culturally iconic—and we’ve only just begun. In case you missed them, here are the best female TV characters of all time, why they’re so great, and how they’ve pushed TV culture forward with their existence....

Yet, while all of these films feature a bit of Sin City, Las Vegas is most known for two things: casinos and gambling. From heist movies to crime dramas, from comedic to super-serious, there have been all kinds of movies about the ups and downs and wins and losses of the gambling world. Whether it takes place in a fancy casino or in the smoky backroom of some dodgy underground club, gambling is fundamentally the same everywhere—you take your chances and hopefully walk out alive....

I’m talking about monsters that plan how to catch their prey rather than instinctively chasing them on sight, monsters that can strategize traps, even monsters that torture for sport. A level above that and you get monsters that aren’t necessarily violent. They might aid the main characters against other monstrous beings that do pose a threat to humans. From planet-shaking creatures to frightening aliens, here are the best movies that feature smart and clever monsters....

While Zoan-type devil fruits are rare during the early episodes, the Wano Arc features a lot of them that are interesting to dig deeper into. Taking a closer look at all the Zoan-type ability users, we see that there’s quite a bit more than meets the eye when it comes to classification, models, and names. There are some powers that even surpass the Logia-type and Paramecia-type abilities, which are great in battles....

Mystical creatures, enchanting spells, and wild adventures are there to provide us with an escape from our tedious reality. But sometimes those alternate worlds aren’t all they’re cracked up to be—even if they are well-made and fully realized. Here are our picks for the best fantasy worlds and magical realms that exist alongside the real world in movies. You won’t see places like Middle-Earth or Azeroth featured on this list!...

And Hollywood loves to do that by featuring successful musicians, bands, and singers as the protagonists of their movies. Sometimes they’re based on real people. Sometimes they’re made up. From obsessed artists to inspirational biopics, here are some of the best films about musicians, bands, and singers. (That doesn’t mean these are all musicals, by the way!) 12. Rocketman (2019) We saw a flurry of musical film releases in 2018 and 2019, with a big trend in biopics....

Whether it’s crash landing in the desert or needing to defuse a mid-flight bomb threat, there are all kinds of movies that take place on planes. Here are our picks for the best movies about planes! 12. Red Eye (2005) Wes Craven’s psychological thriller Rey Eye takes places aboard a red-eye flight—one that takes off at night and arrives by morning. Rachel McAdams plays the innocent hotel manager Lisa, who has no idea what she’s about to step into....

The cool feel of plastic in hand, the satisfying clack-clack-clack as you shake them up, the tense moments of bated breath as you toss them and hope for the results you need. It’s just so fun. Dice games may involve more luck than other kinds of board games, but that’s part of their charm. Managing risk and playing the odds are skills unto themselves, and it’s great when a little bit of luck pays off....