9+ hour, 58+ min ago (487+ words) With Stranger Things Season 5 released, here is an old interview of the Duffer Brothers reflecting on their inspiration behind Eleven's depiction. It was 2016 when Stranger Things first aired, gripping our attention tightly. This was the first time we were introduced to Hawkins, the long experiment, and the ultra-powerful Eleven. Meanwhile, the Duffer Brothers had a very nostalgic theme in mind that brought the world of Stranger Things to life." In an old interview with The Daily Beast, Ross and Matt Duffer shed light on an anime that has a heavy influence on the storyline of Netflix's sci-fi series. "Akira was obviously a big one," Ross stated. However, Matt added, But then weirdly it's like, I haven't seen it for a long time. More recently I had seen an anime called Elfen Lied that is clearly inspired by Akira. And that…...

22+ hour, 5+ min ago (544+ words) Brandon Sanderson saw the MCU's popularity as a sign that his Mistborn franchise would also become a success! When we talk about massive media franchises, the first one that comes to mind is the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which author Brandon Sanderson believes helped him get his Cosmere universe out there. Continuity sagas are hard to sell, and this was why his publishers were initially reluctant about going with his idea. In his interview with Before We Go Blog, Sanderson talked about his experience and how the establishment of the MCU tremendously helped his career: Elantris came out in 2005 and Mistborn came out in 2006, which were the first two in the Cosmere, and then the MCU started in 2007 and it turns out I was very well positioned for doing the large-scale continuity between series, having already started that. He noted how…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (785+ words) With Christopher Nolan and Matt Reeves having their own versions of Batman, here's why The Dark Knight is way better than The Batman. Although both Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight and Matt Reeves' The Batman are equally good in their own way, there are just some points where Nolan's directing skills proved better. Of course, it was not entirely up to Nolan since some of the cast members also gave an incredible performance in the 2008 film. Naturally, we decided to compare two versions of Batman from two different directors and found out seven reasons why Nolan's The Dark Knight is better than Matt Reeves' The Batman. Here's an overview of the two movies: We cannot talk about The Dark Knight without putting the central focus on Heath Ledger's Joker. It wasn't just a performance for Ledger; it was the performance…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (939+ words) William Shatner is although known for Star Trek but the actor does not limit himself to it. Here are Captain Kirk actor's outings he did over the years. We have compiled a list highlighting the roles Shatner has played over the years. Get ready to be shocked, as most of the movies and series we are about to tell you have been on your watchlist for a while, but you never knew it included Shatner." However, it should be noted that this is not the only movie in which Shatner had a comical presence, but it is surely one to remember." Judgment at Nuremberg is one of the classic entiers which starred Star Trek's millionaire Shatner in the most critically acclaimed roles. This entry was a war drama, in which the actor plays the role of prosecutor Captain Harrison. Directed…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (900+ words) Find out every song title featured in Duffer Brothers' hit Netflix sci-fi horror series Stranger Things Season 5. Stranger Things Season 5 once again proves that music is one of the show's greatest superpowers. Long before the Demogorgons and mind-bending mysteries captured audiences, the series distinguished itself with a soundtrack that blended nostalgia, emotion, and pure 1980s style. Season 5 carries that legacy forward with an even richer tapestry of vintage music, pulling from soulful R&B, shimmering pop, and cult-favorite classics. The new season uses music not just as background, but as storytelling fuel: grounding characters in their most vulnerable moments, heightening suspense, and transforming scenes into unforgettable emotional beats. Volume 1 already showcases how powerfully these retro tracks shape the journey, and with Volume 2 and the finale still to come, the soundtrack is set to become one of the defining elements of the…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago (562+ words) With the release of Avengers: Doomsday closing in, Marvel Studios has a chance to revive another X-Men animated series alongside '97. Revived for modern times almost a year ago, the success of the animated series, X-Men "97, satiated the hunger for the mutant group in the MCU to a large degree. Still, many would love to see more animated series like the 2000s" X-Men Evolution to be reprised under the franchise, just like with the "90s series. While it may be highly unlikely that a parallel X-Men series will be brought to the screen in the near future, Avengers: Doomsday can definitely solve the problem. With reports confirming the future of the MCU post-Doomsday and Secret Wars, this highly impactful animated series has a chance at being revived. With the inevitable multiversal conclusion of MCU"s Phase 6 fast approaching, starting with Avengers: Doomsday, it…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago (486+ words) Once you've finished Stranger Things Season 5, Netflix highly recommends this blood-filled horror series from 2022! Stranger Things may be coming to a close with Season 5, and fans are surely going to miss the bunch and their adventures. Worry not, though, as Netflix has recommended so many alternative shows viewers can choose from to fill their cravings. If you love bloodthirsty action, check out 2022s All of Us Are Dead. The South Korean horror zombie show was renewed for Season 2 three years ago, though it was only in July this year that production officially started. Netflix Korea confirmed this in a video announcement showing the cast members during a table reading session. The success of the first instalment was enough reason to renew the show, especially after it became one of Netflixs most-watched non-English shows upon its premiere. Its continued popularity in the…...

3+ day, 44+ min ago (543+ words) Marvel heroes have teamed up countless times, but it all started with the Avengers movies. Naturally, we decided to rank all the Avengers movies! Although the reign of the Avengers began in 2012 with the release of The Avengers, it feels like there have been a ton of movies starring the Marvel Comics characters teaming up and defeating the bad guys together. However, between 2012 and 2025, there have only been 4 official Avengers movies, and we are here to rank them all. Although many might expect that the 2019 epic, Avengers: Endgame, was the peak of the MCU, that isn't exactly the case. Often considered the weakest of the Avengers'entries,'Avengers: Age of Ultron'was released in 2015 and is the second installment in the entire Avengers franchise. Directed by Joss Whedon, Age of Ultron is often remembered for some of its iconic scenes, like Captain…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago (498+ words) George R.R. Martin and HBO could be repeating the same mistake that Kevin Feige is now avoiding for the sake of the MCU! Remember the time when we all anticipated every Marvel movie that came out in theaters, and then suddenly we started feeling too overwhelmed? MCU boss Kevin Feige realized the hard way that quantity doesn't equate to quality, eventually deciding to limit their releases from this year onwards. In an official statement addressing the controversy, Feige said (via Variety): I've always thought if you take success and don't experiment with it and don't risk with it, then it's not worth it. What we also ended up focusing on because of Disney+ was expansion " and it's that expansion that I think led people to say, "It used to be fun, but now do I have to know everything about all…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1506+ words) Christopher Nolan's greatest comic book movie, The Dark Knight, had these five mistakes that fans might not notice in their first watch. Christopher Nolan had a unique vision when he adapted the Batman comics to create his The Dark Knight trilogy of movies. Among Christian Bale's revered movies, The Dark Knight has a special place with the fans, thanks to the memorable performance of Heath Ledger as the Joker. The gritty, realistic tone with which'the character was portrayed'became a textbook lesson for further superhero films. Ledger's Joker had no backstory, adding a layer of mystery that further intrigued the audience. Nolan allowed him to reinvent the Clown Prince of Chaos for this film. Ledger also went method to portray the villain in the film. He locked himself up in a hotel room, perfecting the voice for the Joker. He also…...