If you don’t know many people who are into board games, you might even have a tough time finding someone who stays interested long enough to play through a two-player game. The good news is, there are plenty of excellent board games out there that are fantastic for their single-player experiences. Even better, most of them can scale up to more players for when you’re able to have a game night....
It all comes down to the compelling nature of a single question: “Who did it?” Or, in some vernaculars, who done it. Which led to the fun name for an entire genre of movies: the whodunnit murder mystery. A whodunnit is a crime story that features a detective solving a murder case with a list of suspects and clues at their disposal. Whodunnit movies can be comical or serious, but the main draw is always in bringing out our inner detective as we follow the characters’ exploits....
They’re different from the rest of the year’s cinematic offerings. Christmas movies are often immune to harsh reviews, existing solely because audiences want to be taken over by festive spirit. And while there are genres of Christmas movies—in which the likes of Krampus and Die Hard live—there’s one type of Christmas movie that’s universally loved: the Christmas comedy movie. Sitting down to watch a classic Christmas comedy is the perfect remedy for any tiresome December day....
From the high-stakes action of battling mythical monsters to the angsty romance subplots, it’s no surprise why The Dresden Files remains one of the most popular fantasy book series today. Yet, as good as the series is, it can be incredibly uneven. The first few books get off to a painfully slow start, while some of the later books feel incomplete or half-hearted. But when it’s firing on all cylinders, The Dresden Files sits up there among the most fun modern fantasy stories....
There’s always an air of importance when a president shows up on television. The caliber of the office weighs on their shoulders and exudes a real feeling of authority, even when we know it’s all fictional. But, of course, not every fictional TV president carries the same impact; it depends on how well they’re written, directed, and acted. And that’s arguably more difficult when the president has no root in real history, forcing writers and actors to build a powerful character from scratch....
Their stories always begin with excess, hedonism, and arrogance. And they almost always end in the same ways: justice, redemption, and/or tragedy. They get what’s coming to them, or they learn their lesson and repent, or they lose what they truly care about most. Here are some of the best corrupt cop movies and the iconic bad cops that carry their stories. These wicked cop characters are evil, and yet you can’t help but watch them start to finish....
There are also villains who you don’t necessarily agree with, but they possess certain qualities that make them admirable. Maybe they refuse to harm innocents or maybe they’re extremely charismatic. Here are some of the most notable movie villains who are definitely bad, but complex enough to make you think twice and respect them. 8. Colonel Miles Quaritch (Avatar) Colonel Miles Quaritch is a most despicable human being, don’t get me wrong....
It was an animated Marvel universe, and it was phenomenal. From Spider-Man to The Fantastic Four, from X-Men to The Silver Surfer, the Marvel animated universe was a huge source of joy for those who loved the Marvel comic books. Today, all of those Marvel animated series can be streamed on Disney+. If you haven’t seen them yet and you want to dive into Marvel history, those series are ready to bedazzle a new generation....
The big thing now is that PlayStation Plus is a multi-tiered subscription service, with certain benefits only available to higher-priced plans. It’s not as overly complex as some multi-tiered subscription services, but the changes can be difficult to grasp at first. Here’s a quick overview of what PlayStation Plus used to be and what PlayStation Plus now offers, including a dive into all the benefits that come with each subscription tier....
Long story short, Xbox Cloud Gaming gives you the ability to play numerous Xbox games on a variety of devices, including Xbox gaming consoles and non-Xbox gaming devices. But is Xbox Cloud Gaming worth it? What do you need to start using Xbox Cloud Gaming? Here’s everything you need to know about Xbox Cloud Gaming and how to start playing Xbox games anywhere. What Do You Need for Xbox Cloud Gaming?...
First, the rights to the Terminator franchise were—as Mario Kassar later described—“a mess.” Second, James Cameron couldn’t do what he wanted with the limits of filmmaking technology at the time. So, he waited until the right time came about. When James Cameron made The Abyss in 1989, he used that film as an opportunity to test the CGI technology he’d end up using to create his sequel to The Terminator....
Even if most TV networks can’t afford to finance huge drama series with cinematic production values, they still strive for a final result that’s somewhat close. Because if they don’t, no one will watch. Think of all the next-level TV dramas that debuted after 2000: The Wire, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, The Americans, Friday Night Lights, The Leftovers, Justified, Black Mirror… They all owe something to one revolutionary TV show that came out in 1999: With The Sopranos, HBO raised the bar on dramatic TV to an entirely new standard....
Either way, one thing is for sure: famous child actors are famous for a reason, namely for embodying the characters they play and putting in performances that rival some of the best adult actors. From thriller movies to comedy movies and everything in between, here are the most famous child actors and their best movie performances in cinema history. 10. Roman Griffin Davis Best childhood performance: Jojo Rabbit (2019) An Oscar-winning war drama touched with humor, Jojo Rabbit stars 12-year-old Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo Betzler....
You might be thinking: “Hey, I’m not a sitcom dad. I don’t live on a beach. What could I possibly need a hammock for?” Well, let me tell you, the hammock has come a long way from its humble beginnings and is now a great addition to any modern yard or park. If you think hammocks are just string and twine, think again! It’s time to meet the modern hammock....
James Cameron has successfully held his finger to the pulse of society to find out what people want from their cinematic experience—and during a recent interview, Cameron put forward another idea, this time in the wake of the streaming era. To boil it down, James Cameron thinks that streaming releases and theatrical releases should show different versions of the same film. It’s not unlike how Ingmar Bergman pictures used to be released: as a TV series on one medium, as a film in cinemas....
One of the more significant elements that stand out in manga is how manga artists use a different set of symbols, icons, and illustrative images to depict certain emotions and effects. This is called iconography. Manga iconography is the visual language used to show character expressions when dialogue bubbles and narration can’t be used due to an overcrowded frame. The common style was popularized decades ago, and some mangakas have even developed their own iconography....
Their open-world innovations, their storylines, their characters all exist as proof that Rockstar doesn’t half-bake anything. They make sure that anyvideo game they develop is one that pushes the boundaries of what can be done on gaming consoles, time and time again. Indeed, Rockstar’s epic Grand Theft Auto anthology video game series is one of the world’s biggest and best-selling franchises. It has advanced open-world gaming with every iteration, leaving other studios clamoring to keep up with what they can pull off....
For some, all it takes is years of hard work and training, relying on brute force and sheer willpower to develop superhuman traits. For others, they stumble upon their abilities in the weirdest ways imaginable. These strange sources of power appear across all kinds of genres, sometimes played for comedic effect alone, other times explored to such a degree that it actually becomes kind of dark and creepy. Here are some of the weirdest and most unconventional ways that various anime characters acquired their powers and abilities....
After eight up-and-down seasons consisting of 73 episodes, the former pop culture sensation squandered its potential with its rushed, incoherent, and unsatisfying final season. Since then, fans have been clamoring for something to fill that void. Aching for a high-quality epic TV series like early Game of Thrones? You have several excellent options. Some are still running, some wrapped up long ago, but they’re all worth checking out. Here are some of the best epic TV series you should watch if you haven’t already....
Romantic comedies—also called romcoms—are just as popular in anime as they are in movies and television. Who doesn’t love to smile and laugh while having our heartstrings tugged? Whether you’re looking for something grounded in reality or something with fantastical adventure mixed in, here are some of the best romcom anime series of all time that you need to check out. 5. My First Girlfriend Is a Gal First loves are always awkward, but the story of young love in My First Girlfriend Is a Gal is especially tricky....
