Anime series love to include rivalries because it’s an easy—but effective—way to incorporate drama, tension, backstory, and character growth across many episodes. Rivalries are also great at showing us a character by their interactions with their rival. Sometimes a rivalry is nothing more than a competition between friends, but it can be something more—like a violent connection built on hatred, jealousy, or insecurity. Here are some of the best anime series with the greatest anime rivalries between characters....

A well-designed DM screen provides you with immediate access to key rules and stats and information. It also allows you to hide things from your players (e.g. dice rolls, campaign notes), which creates a more enjoyable experience for everyone in most cases. There are several official D&D DM screens out there, including the cheap one that comes with the D&D 5e Essentials Kit. But if you really want to elevate your experience as a dungeon master, then you’ll want to pick up a cool customizable DM screen that you can personalize however you want, to truly make it your own....

Here are some of the best documentaries about the “making of” for several popular and iconic movies. 8. Full Tilt Boogie (1997) 1996’s From Dusk Till Dawn directed by Robert Rodriguez was Quentin Tarantino’s first (paid) screenplay. It marked the beginning of his auteur influence on cinema—that is, his obsession with crime, bloody action sequences, and tense dialogue. It may not be his finest work, but From Dusk Till Dawn has earned its reputation as a cult classic among horror fans....

The most obvious reason is that Los Angeles happens to be the city where America’s movie industry is located. Not only are all of the movie studios there, but the surrounding area has many indoor and outdoor locations that are designated for filming. Another big reason is that you can usually count on the LA weather being sunny and warm. That cuts down on the chance of a shoot being rained out, and there’s less of a risk in weather-related continuity errors....

Back in 2008, when Robert Downey Jr. first wore the armor of Iron Man in the cave that he was being held captive in, that moment launched an era of filmmaking defined by Downey Jr.’s character. Throughout his adventures and his subsequent career as a superhero, everyone continued flocking to the cinema to see what the wise-cracking billionaire would do next. But near the end of the MCU’s Infinity Saga, we saw the writing on the wall for Tony Stark’s eventual departure....

From Tony’s first fight against Obadiah Stane to his defining moment against Thanos, there have been all kinds of fights on the big screen in the name of Marvel, entertaining us for years on end. As the MCU continues to evolve, the battles also shift in ways that redefine how heroes are perceived in Marvel’s universe. King T’Challa fighting Erik Killmonger is just one example, bringing into stark focus the old saying: “Heavy is the head that wears the crown....

Remaking a certified classic film decades after the original released? It’s a near-impossible task for even the most venerated and talented filmmakers, which is a hard truth the Coen Brothers found to be the case when their remake of The Ladykillers flopped. But every once in a while, the remake is celebrated as much as—if not more than—the original. That’s the case with the 1969 Western classic True Grit starring John Wayne (and his Oscar-winning performance) and the 2010 remake True Grit starring Jeff Bridges in the iconic role....

Yandere characters are ones who possess an extreme love, infatuation, or liking toward someone. It sounds romantic, right? But there’s more to it than simple attraction—for yandere characters, it’s an obsession that drives them to act in ways beyond socially acceptable behavior. Yandere characters may seem normal and cute on the surface, but they are deeply possessive and often express their feelings in ways that essentially say: “He’s mine, not yours!...

However, what J. D. Salinger captured in his book The Catcher in the Rye wasn’t mere angst alone. There’s something deeper hidden in the person of Holden Caulfield—a sense of vitriol that permeates his character. Which isn’t to say he’s unlikable in any way. Holden Caulfield is 17 years old and finds himself kicked out of school due to poor grades, so he decides to head back to New York for a few days before winter break, avoiding his parents and the people around him....

Starring Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, and Sean Penn, the three spoke about the film (in the absence of the notoriously camera-shy filmmaker) as The Tree of Life debuted in much the same way that Malick’s two previous films had: divisively. Many critics stood to applause as the credits rolled while others booed, and that’s what a Terrence Malick picture often is—something that so carefully skirts the line between pretentious and genius, and it’s not always clear where it has truly landed until later reflection....

Now that I’ve had the fortune to try and evaluate several different dash cams across a range of prices, I think they’re extremely useful and couldn’t imagine myself driving without one anymore. But do YOU need a dash cam? Are dash cams really worth it? What exactly does a dash cam do and what are they used for? Is it even legal to use a dash cam or the footage it records?...

Schwarzenegger, Stallone, you know what we’re talking about. And the trend caught on! In the 80s and 90s, we got all kinds of movies where evil henchmen were dispatched with brute physical force, and it all carved out an essential place in movie history: the action movie genre. But in the 21st century, the action movie genre changed. Audiences grew bored of the usual Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone types running around with oversized weapons and slaughtering bad guys, all to the tune of clichéd plots that got worse by the year....

Every D&D group needs someone to take on the role of DM, but it can be an intimidating position to step into—especially for the first time. Simply put, there’s more responsibility on the shoulders of the DM than any other player. They need to learn the rules of the game and act as arbiter when disputes arise. They need to craft narratives, design encounters, and make sure the players are having fun....

However, before you start buying figurines, you need to know the best brands—and if you aren’t familiar with today’s anime figurine landscape, it can be overwhelming. Without researching manufacturers, you could end up with a fake or low-quality model. That’s why we’ve created this list of legitimate anime figurine companies that you can always count on. Whether for yourself or as a gift to the anime fan in your life, here are the best anime figurine brands....

Its impact among fans and non-fans alike made it a touchstone of pop culture and a backer of the scientific community. Truly, it lived out its maxim: “To boldly go where no man has gone before.” One of the major appeals of Star Trek has always been its characters. Starting from the original run, the crew of the USS Enterprise consisted of the most brilliant and diverse members of the Federation....

Dystopian fiction is present in all forms of media, often with a futuristic sci-fi bent that paints a grim outcome. Authors, scriptwriters, and filmmakers have frequently used the art of storytelling to warn us of the dangers of technology, politics, and social divide. Dystopian movies in particular often have an extra punch because we can see that grim reality unfold right before our eyes and ears—and those cinematic experiences can be quite good....

Hope is something not many TV series choose to explore as a foundational element, perhaps because darkness is so much easier to do. However, that’s why Ted Lasso has won so much acclaim. The show has managed to harness this important emotion that so few have managed to do, and it has given its ever-growing audience a real feeling of warmth and acceptance—all thanks to the talent behind and in front of the camera....

Founded by Alvy Ray Smith, Edwin Catmull, and Steve Jobs, it was at this time that Pixar (in co-production with Disney) was due to release their debut feature-length movie: Toy Story. That animated story would grip children and adults for decades afterwards, all built on a single but most compelling premise: What if toys came to life when we weren’t looking? The concept has long been the subject of debate amongst children, who—ever since the invention of the first toy—have always wondered if their toys could come to life....

Disney’s long history of animation shows that heroic moments can come in all kinds of forms, but they all serve to deliver the same message: that Disney’s triumphant heroes and heroines are always propelled to greatness by their actions. Of course, not every Disney animated film sticks the landing. Some of their heroic moments failed to induce the impact they were going for; only a handful have proven to be truly inspiring, enduring, and legendary....

We saw the swapping out of theater-like set pieces, black-and-white grading, and melodrama in exchange for low-budget indie flicks, road movies, and budding New Hollywood directors. The Swinging Sixties were a goldmine for cult icons, so you can imagine how tough it was to pick only ten defining movies of the decade. But we did it! Here are the most popular and iconic movies of the 1960s. 10. Planet of the Apes (1968) As the first of nine movies between two series and one poorly received remake by Tim Burton, Planet of the Apes is an old-school classic....