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It’s come to be known as ugly girl trope, and this continued portrayal of unaesthetic people as almost subhuman is a trend that needs to be addressed. It propagates an attitude toward “unsightly” people that’s superficial, bigoted, and derogatory. And if that weren’t enough reason to, it’s a trope that’s mostly used as a shortcut in lazy writing. It’s tired, outdated, and boring. In media, ugly characters often depicted as imbalanced—someone who doesn’t have their life in order, someone who can’t behave appropriately in social situations, someone who’s too overt about their cravings for sex, etc....

This prequel series is based on George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood novel about the rise and fall of House Targaryen, set 172 years before the birth of Daenerys and centering on the Targaryen civil war that would later be known as the “Dance of the Dragons.” So far, House of the Dragon has proven to be a success and is helping to restore the tarnished reputation that was left behind by the disastrous final season of Game of Thrones....

Or maybe you’re a new Call of Duty: Mobile player and you’re finding it difficult to stay alive and eliminate enemies, making the whole experience more frustrating than it needs to be. We all know that losing is part of the game, but few things are more demoralizing than a losing streak. Dying in the first few minutes of a round, or dying right after you land from the plane, can make you throw your hands up and wonder why you’re still playing....

And for these kinds of mobile games where trigger actions are crucial, you’ll find yourself blocking the screen more often than not. The solution you need is a mobile gaming trigger button for your phone. You can buy these online if you have the cash, but if you’re on a tight budget or if you want to exercise your DIY skills, you can make your own mobile FPS trigger button!...

Sudden bursts of emotions (and power), which are often caused by incidents like deaths or betrayals, can help viewers empathize with a character, to feel what they feel: the rush, the anger, the pain, the loneliness. Coupled with high-grade animation, there’s nothing better. Here are some of our favorite anime rage moments where otherwise quiet, calm, and collected characters exploded. 10. Illumi Zoldyck (Hunter X Hunter) One of the calmest evil characters in anime, Illumi Zoldyck is an assassin who comes from a family of hired killers and professional assassins....

The Wes Craven style of horror involves a twisted take on genre clichés, opting to insert clever setups, meta humor, and dark comedy into the narrative for extra punch. Yet he never fails to scare us with gory kills, frightening imagery, and dreadful villains. With the recently released Scream—a sequel to Wes Craven’s franchise without his involvement—we thought it was a great time to look back on Wes Craven’s best horror films of all time....

These childhood friendship groups—whether comprised of teenagers or younger—are often full of quirky characters who end up going on grand adventures, like hunting for treasure or defeating Lord Voldemort. Get your bikes out and join us as we take a ride down memory lane with our take on the best childhood friendship groups in cinema. 10. IT (2017) Okay, so we wouldn’t literally want to be a part of this particular gang, but that’s more due to the situation than the members themselves....

Board games that tie in with popular movies and TV shows are uniquely fun because they allow us to take on the roles of our favorite characters. More than that, we can reenact some of the more exciting and memorable moments, scenes, and journeys. And when a tie-in board game is made particularly well, the gameplay mechanics emulate the concept of the movie or TV show it’s based on. That’s when things get really interesting....

With so many amazing movies to choose from, it’s hard to narrow down the most iconic films of the decade to just 10 movies. But we’ll try! Here are our picks for the most iconic 1970s movies! 10. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) An Oscar-winning adaptation from Miloš Forman, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a skillful and stirring drama, injected with bouts of dark comedy. Bypassing outdated sexual politics, the psychological drama raised questions about treatment and attitudes toward mental illness....

The gradual introduction of more characters from a particular family, bloodline, clan, or lineage can add lots of texture and depth to the world of an anime series—and that complexity draws us in further. Families in anime series can serve to support the emotional growth (or regression) or a main character, introduce mysteries via secrets only known to the family, or even hook us with special abilities that are only passed down to blood relatives....

These beyond-the-law characters help make many anime series packed with action and full of good-versus-bad scenes, or filled with mystery and suspense as they spark mind-bending investigations. Despite being hunted by the law, thief-like criminals aren’t always villains. They may be trapped by circumstances or they may have noble intentions behind their actions, perhaps reminiscent of Robin Hood. Whether as protagonist or villain, here are some of the best thieves and criminal organizations that appear in anime series....

Narrowing down the eight-movie franchise to its best scenes and moments is a tough task, but an exercise that would be fun and worthwhile in rediscovering the memorable highlights that came about from the ten-year run of the eight monumental films. In anticipation of the Return to Hogwarts cast reunion, here are my top moments from the Harry Potter movies. 11. Hermione and Ron Finally Kiss (Deathly Hallows Part 2) While there’s still debate amongst fans over Hermione and Ron ending up together, I think it completely makes sense to their characters....

But just as there’s a spectrum of movies from terrible to iconic, and just as there’s a spectrum of quality in movie trailers, the design of a great movie poster goes beyond mere marketing. A legendary movie poster can be a work of art, becoming so recognizable and historically important that it becomes a pop culture icon itself. These are the kinds of movie posters worth hanging up in your room or office....

Warner Brothers’ ownership of DC Comics means that they retain the rights to every single DC character and can use whichever ones they wish in whatever movies they deem fit. And when it comes to superhero movies, this is an advantage that DC Comics should have pressed from the start. However, they didn’t—and the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) ended up a tangled mess. But there have been some great DC superheroes on the big screen, played by actors who were right for their roles—even when fans couldn’t always see it....

It’s basically a law of Hollywood: for every great movie that’s produced, there are at least ten more that are utterly pointless, without merit, without any redemptive qualities. But what’s most shocking is when a film starring world-class actors and actresses end up being a dud. How could someone who’s won awards and accolades put in a failed performance? Here are some of the worst movies that somehow starred a world-class actor or actress—or even a star-studded cast....

The exploits of Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, and Joey entertained audiences for ten seasons, with each cast member growing in reputation—and they were able to work with some of Hollywood’s finest actors and celebrities throughout the run of Friends. We fondly remember the best guest stars to show up on Friends, who ranged from cult heroes to Hollywood icons of the age. But which of those guest star appearances were the best?...

The different types of love come together as a feeling that’s universal to humanity, and when it’s depicted well, it can heighten drama, create more suspense, and raise the stakes even further. And the best way to show one’s love for another is to prove it through actions and words. One way to do this is through a love song, the physical manifestation of the outpouring of one’s heart. A well-placed love song can bring even the most hardened hearts to tears....

Logia-type Devil Fruits allow users to generate and manipulate elemental substances and matter, as well as turn their bodies (or certain parts) into those substances and matter, giving the user’s body the attributes of their respective Devil Fruit elements. It almost sounds similar to Paramecia, but there are key differences. Logia-types are based on naturally occurring elements and substances (e.g. fire, ice, smoke) while Paramecia-types can only manipulate substances that aren’t elemental and they can’t turn their bodies into the substances being manipulated....

One step above this trope is when the characters aren’t just rich but elite. They come from world-class families, attend world-class schools, and find employment at world-class companies. Beyond just romance, these types of K-drama series put the lens on themes of greed, power, inheritance, social inequality, and class warfare. They also set the stage for all kinds of infuriating tropes, like high school students who bully the weak and evil CEOs who trample over society in pursuit of money and influence....

Being the cunning film director he was, Coppola put Brando’s audition tape—which Brando thought was an equipment test—in the middle of the audition tapes pile for Paramount executives. And upon watching Brando as Don Vito Corleone, Paramount agreed to hire the actor. With his leading man in place, Coppola’s vision then turned—like the mighty eye of Sauron—to the rest of the cast, many of whom he also faced uphill struggles against the studio in casting....