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Obi-Wan became the first Jedi to defeat a Sith in 1,000 years. He didn’t have to face the trials, and he trained the chosen one in Anakin Skywalker. Afterwards, he was able to understand his failure as he watched Anakin succumb to the dark side. Obi-Wan’s dedication in ensuring Luke’s future as a Jedi—knowing that he could either redeem or defeat the monster that Anakin had become—is a shining example of a life spent trying to right wrongs....

To be clear, we’re only looking at main games—no spin-offs like the real-time strategy Halo Wars or top-down shooter Halo: Spartan Assault. We’re also not including Halo: The Master Chief Collection. (You can play most of these games in that collection.) So let’s jump in! Here’s our ranking of all the main Halo video games. Which one do you think should come out on top? 8. Halo 5: Guardians None of the mainline Halo games are bad games, and that’s even true for Halo 5: Guardians despite taking the bottom spot on our list....

In an individual, the manifestation of autism can be anywhere from mild to full-blown Asperger’s Syndrome. No two people with autism are exactly alike in their autism. TV shows like Atypical and The Good Doctor have brought autism awareness to the small screen, featuring autistic protagonists navigating their complicated lives. But what about in the movies? Here are some of the best movies about autism and autistic characters that attempt to translate the struggles and victories of living with autism....

This rhythmic and bluesy genre—that got Americans of the Roaring Twenties bopping—forged an iconic legacy built on elements of improvisation, scat singing, and trumpet solos. While people today look down on jazz as boring and lacking in structure and modernity, these incredible films about jazz and jazz musicians will have you appreciating the genre like never before. 10. Born to Be Blue (2015) Historically, many jazz musicians battled with addiction—and not just alcohol, but more commonly heroin....

For many, the first character to pop into one’s mind when it comes to spy fiction is, of course, James Bond. But even as Agent 007 and his counterparts dominate shelves, there’s still a vast variety of other spy thrillers that you can enjoy. Here are the best spy thriller books that offer something different than James Bond and his style of espionage. 10. The Gray Man (Mark Greaney) Spy: Court Gentry In a genre full of spy-turned-rogue thrillers, there’s an iconic book series about a former CIA operative named Court Gentry....

The average Hollywood movie costs around $100 million to produce, and even indie movies require several million without any significant special effects. But then there are those films that are so insanely expensive that you wonder where all of that money went. Here are the most expensive films ever made, why they needed such budgets, and the limits they pushed. 10. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925) “Opinions differ as to the casualty rate....

Following the wildly successful release of Summer of Soul last year (which we’ll touch on later in this article), we thought it’d be a good time to revisit documentaries with footage of music festivals. Here are our picks for the best concert documentaries that have incredible footage of the most legendary live music moments. 10. Monterey Pop (1968) In Monterey Pop, D. A. Pennebaker—pioneer of the documentary format—gives us a peek into the Monterey Pop festival of 1967, the pinnacle event for the counterculture revolution....

However, the concept of a family board game can be quite nebulous. Surprisingly few board games are actually great for the whole family, even among so-called “gateway” games. What Makes a Great Family Board Game? When I think of board games that are great for families, there are several important criteria I think they need to meet: Supports at least 4 players. Whether it’s after dinner on a school night or when extended family comes to visit, most family board games come out when there are at least four players....

Yet while shelves full of geeky media can be dripping with nerdiness, they aren’t complete until you cap them off with bookends. Bookends aren’t just for practicality. Sure, they’re certainly helpful for keeping your books and media upright, but they’re also a great way to express your personality and tastes. When guests come over, bookends can be great as conversation starters, too. Here are some of the coolest geeky bookends out there, which are perfect for showing off who you are in style....

Even though arcades are nowhere near as popular as they once were, arcade-style video games haven’t gone away. If you’re looking for quick fun games to play on Xbox, here are the best arcade games on Xbox Game Pass worth checking out. 15. Halo: Spartan Assault A twin-stick shooter based on Xbox’s most famous franchise, Halo: Spartan Assault isn’t going to blow your mind, but it’s definitely a solid way to wind down....

Who doesn’t love badass fireballs, towering mud walls, and darkly forbidden abilities that can raise the dead, summon meteors, and create a thousand clones of yourself? Not to mention the iconic hand seals used to mold one’s chakra for different abilities. Naruto has given us some of the coolest fight scenes in anime, and a lot of that is due to the character motivations that collide in conflict—but it’s all capped off by the awesome abilities on display....

But one thing Netflix seems to do particularly well—whether with their own shows or those co-produced with other networks—is craft addictive TV series with big mysteries and chilling plot twists. That makes sense for a streaming platform, as their entire mission is to get you invested and keep paying that subscription fee. But when the plot twists are this good, you almost don’t mind. Here are the best Netflix TV series with plot twists and cliffhangers that’ll keep you guessing from beginning to end....

The series has spawned over twenty sequels and spin-offs, most of which range from “good” to “excellent,” so everyone has their favorites that bring them the most happiness. Indeed, there haven’t been many misses when it comes to the overall Zelda franchise. As a result, picking the best games in The Legend of Zelda is no easy task. With such a vast selection, it’s unlikely that any two people would end up with the same exact ranking!...

The term “asylum” immediately brings to mind ghoulish images of Victorian prison cells, tortured patients, and repressed frustrations. What better setting for a thriller or horror movie? Of course, none of that’s true of today’s psychiatric wards, but a bit of imagination can make for some tantalizing thrills. And apart from the horror potential, insane asylums can also spawn colorful characters whom we’d never meet in normal, everyday settings. From cult classic films to coming-of-age movies, here are the best insane asylum movies set in mental hospitals that make the best use of their settings and characters....

From Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan to the grand old days of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, there isn’t another movie genre that can make one feel warmer inside than a grand old rom-com. 7. 50/50 (2011) 50/50 is the story of a man named Adam and his fight against cancer, and it’s one of the most surprising romantic comedies one can watch—because it takes such an awful disease and shows the audience the “funny” side of being sick with cancer....

From the beginning, Hermione Granger set herself apart with her intellect and skill, often being the difference that kept her friends from gruesome deaths. But Harry Potter is more than just Hermione. So many of the witches throughout the series have distinguished themselves in unique ways. Here are my picks for the best witches in Harry Potter for what they bring to the narrative. 7. Ginny Weasley Though Ginny Weasley didn’t feature too much until the latter parts of the film series, her prowess as a witch is what allowed her to survive the toughest battles in the final act of the saga....

And while most have failed to reach their full potential as supporting characters, there have been several actors who have succeeded. For us, success means bringing a unique sense of comedy and wit to a film that would’ve been lacking without their presence. It means supporting the main characters while carving out for themselves a performance that goes beyond the two principal rom-com lovers. Here are our picks for the best supporting characters in romantic comedy movies who successfully brought a lot to their respective films, making them brighter, funnier, and all the more memorable....

Whereas prior TV shows rarely left the comfort of their setups, Seinfeld chose to take audiences along with the group and show them in their day-to-day lives—and the awful choices they make. Going along with Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, and George brought all of the characters closer to folks watching at home, and it all served to make their antics even more hilarious. Elements of Seinfeld were eventually adapted by other shows that came after, and now TV sitcoms are sprawling epics of comedy that can take place across numerous locations....

Both Joaquin Phoenix and Heath Ledger won Academy Awards for their starkly different portrayals of The Clown Prince of Crime. Their wins are the only two performances in comic book films to garner such acclaim. But, why? What makes The Joker such a fun and complex character to portray, just as compelling to watch no matter which way the character is taken in terms of personality and tendencies? Some have played Mista J with flare and over-the-top zeal, while others have toned down his crazy nature only to shock audiences with moments of relentless violence when they least suspect it....

Well, manga and anime use symbolism just like any other narrative medium, and these symbols are usually rooted in traditions, legends, folklore, myths, etc. That’s the case here, as there’s a history that links the red spider lily with death, tragedy, and hell. The red spider lily (Lycoris radiata) is a flowering plant that originates from Asia—most notably China and Korea, then later introduced to Japan and other countries beyond Asia....