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Over the course of the MCU’s reign, we’ve seen the life and death of Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark, as he heroically sacrificed himself to protect the universe against Thanos. Now, almost three years since Tony snapped his fingers, the MCU has become more varied than ever. The introduction of the multiverse has given rise to new villains and the return of old friends from past movies—like Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s iterations of Spider-Man....

Cuarón holds the record as one of only four people to have been nominated for Academy Awards in six different categories, and he was the first Mexican-born filmmaker to win the Oscar for Best Director. Over the course of 30 years, Cuarón has delved into and made his mark across numerous film genres, from fantasy to sci-fi, from romantic drama and coming-of-age stories, with many more to come. Here’s our take on the best movies directed by Alfonso Cuarón, how they rank against each other, and why they’re remarkable....

Some method actors have definitely taken this concept to the extreme, going as far as embodying their character even while they’re off screen and off stage, never slipping out of character. But what happens when an actor isn’t playing a role? What if they were to just… show up as themselves? Or, at least, a version of themselves. Maybe one that’s downplayed, maybe one that’s exaggerated, but either way rooted in their actual celebrity persona....

As arguably the most popular superhero in the world, it’s no wonder why Spider-Man has the most movies in modern cinema compared to any other superhero. And as of this writing, three actors have played the role: Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland. On the animated side, we’ve even seen the introduction of the Miles Morales iteration of the character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse—a film that was met with critical acclaim and described as one of the best superhero movies of all time....

These are the best espionage movies and spy movies to satisfy your itch for all things clandestine. You may recognize some of these, but there may be a few you’ve never heard of, either! 8. Enemy of the State Other than maybe Men in Black and possibly Independence Day, Will Smith’s best movie might just be Enemy of the State. This espionage thriller captures a late-90s flavor of paranoia that involves increasingly invasive government surveillance....

Folk horror is a subgenre of horror where the plot is often developed in a rural setting and the fear comes from aspects of folklore or an unknown entity suddenly disrupting peace. Often, the menace remains mysterious for a big chunk of the narrative. The folk horror subgenre engages us with themes of belonging, community, and superstition. Sometimes the evil comes from a supernatural element, but usually it’s humans who are the true evil....

“How do we remake Parasite for Western audiences?” Of course, they can’t. The original film is a rare example of perfection in cinema, and it cannot be remade in any way without falling short—or even damaging the source. It must be left to stand in its glory. So, how about a TV series? If a direct remake is out of the picture, then the solution must lie in television. You can almost hear a grizzled executive say those very words in a network boardroom....

Producers are happy to give away every plot point, hoping it’ll be enough to entice us to spend a few bucks on it. Indeed, it seems like well-made movie trailers are going out of style. But what makes a movie trailer “well-made”? It’s hard to say. You know a great movie trailer when you see it, and you know when a movie trailer is hot garbage, but trying to explain exactly why it’s one or the other can be tough....

Fan service is when a creator includes scenes, plots, and developments that primarily exist to please the audience, even if those decisions end up being detrimental to the overall quality of the story. For example, filler episodes at the beach or scenes in a sauna are often used to show characters in scantily-clad outfits. And while fan service is often sexual in nature, it doesn’t have to be. Giving a popular character an unearned happy ending is another form of fan service....

During that time, the mouse house has introduced the world to all kinds of heroes, heroines, and princes; however, none are better loved than their princesses. All of them have had grand adventures where they’ve had to confront unspeakable evil in all its forms. From Snow White to Vanellope, Disney’s Princesses are a fundamental part of the Disney brand. They have shown generations of young women that they can do anything—and recently, they’ve all assembled for the first time in Ralph Breaks the Internet to critical acclaim....

That doesn’t mean the class has stayed the same over all these years. In fact, the Cleric has gone through many changes with each edition, and it’s one of the more fun classes to play in core D&D 5e. The Cleric acts as a kind of bridge between melee and caster classes. With access to medium armor and shields, Clerics have better survival than other casters—without sacrificing their magical prowess....

This is especially true if you’ve already been buying digital music for years and have built up a huge collection of your own. Wouldn’t it be great if you could take the music you already own and create your own private streaming service with it? Well, you actually can! It’ll take a bit of work to set up, but with a Plex server running on your computer and the Plexamp app, you can stream your own music library wherever you go....

Which raises a good question: Why? Are mechanical keyboards just a fad? Or do they actually provide practical benefits that make them worth the extra price? Long story short, they’re great for all kinds of computer users—especially gamers—but they might not be right for you. Here’s everything you need to know about mechanical keyboards, why they’re useful, why gamers love them, and whether they’re right for your own needs as a PC gamer and beyond....

Rocky had been a massive success at the box office and received 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Director, Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, and two for Best Supporting Actor. It won three of those Oscars that night, and the film’s star Sylvester Stallone was propelled from obscurity to stardom. Also in 1977, a documentary film followed the journey of professional bodybuilders who aimed to become Mr. Olympia. Pumping Iron showed off a young Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was at the height of his bodybuilding career....

Whether it’s from late nights at the club, skyrocketing stress levels, or deep-rooted health issues, sleep deprivation and insomnia are never fun the following morning. Even worse when they’re for life. Here are our picks for the greatest movies about characters whose lives are irrevocably affected by insomnia and other sleep problems. 10. Sleepwalk With Me (2012) Mike Birbiglia writes, directs, and stars in this indie comedy that might have flown under your radar....

It was created in 1963 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, but it wasn’t until 1975 that the popularity of X-Men really took off under the direction of revolutionary writer Chris Claremont. Unlike other superhero teams, the X-Men aren’t celebrated for their powers—they’re feared and hated within the Marvel Universe, resulting in discrimination and persecution. This allows X-Men stories to dive deeper with social commentary and reflections on the nature of humanity, fear, and hate....

No other creative medium can boast the same perfect storm of obsessive writers, yearning actors/actresses, and tightly-wound producers of the magical-yet-stressful world of filmmaking. And as one might expect, several filmmakers have tried to capture the different aspects of Hollywood and the American movie industry, including things like the crippling effects of writer’s block, the dream of breaking out, or the tediousness of retakes. Here are our favorite picks for the best movies about making movies....

Sadly, a lot of great Halloween board games max out at three or four players, and a lot of the larger horror-themed games aren’t so hot. But don’t fret! You have options. Here are our picks for the best Halloween party games to break out this year if you need a horror-themed game that’ll play well with five or more players. 15. Mysterium Mysterium is a beautifully haunting murder mystery board game that combines Dixit-like mechanics with paranormal investigation....

But if you’re a fan of shooters, Xbox Game Pass provides an extraordinary value. For both first-person shooters and third-person shooters, the selection is vast and of high quality. We’re focusing on modern shooters in this article, so we’re skipping side-scrolling shooters and top-down shooters. If we included those, the list would be impossibly long! We’ll have to save those for another article. Here are the best first-person shooters and third-person shooters on Xbox Game Pass that are totally worth playing....

Paramecia is the most common type of Devil Fruit in the series. When consumed, it gives the user one of many skills or properties that fall into a number of subdivisions and classifications. Such categories include body alteration, substance creation and manipulation, and environmental influence. And then there are Special Paramecia-type Devil Fruits that go beyond those limits. One Piece has introduced us to tons of characters with numerous different Paramecia-type Devil Fruit abilities....