Ranking the Best Star Wars Lightsaber Fights Ever

This Star Wars article contains spoilers. Star Warswouldnt beStar Warswithout lightsabers. Lightsabers require great skill and mastery, especially when Jedi Master faces Sith Lord. Lets with the most recent. And yet, the pair are still evenly matched. Whats best about this duel is the storytelling that unfolds during the scene. Elsbeth proved to be a capable opponent, even when her only weapon was a Beskar spear. Ahsoka won that battle and brought Elsbeth to justice, but the Imperial magistrate wasnt done....

July 5, 2024 · 3 min · 450 words · Nicole Schmidt

Star Trek Just Fixed One of the Worst Voyager Characters

Star Trek: Prodigy gives Chakotay a purpose his character never had on Voyager. This Star Trek: Prodigy article contains spoilers. For decades, Chakotay represented one ofStar Treks greatest failures. Whatever producers intentions, Chakotay made matters worse. So imagine Trekkers surprise when theProdigykids finally find Chakotay in season twoand that Chakotay completely rules. Rather, the kids give Chakotay a crew, and thus a purpose. The depth of Chakotays development can be heard in Beltrans voice acting performance....

July 4, 2024 · 2 min · 260 words · Brian White

The Best Patriotic Movies to Watch this Fourth of July

There are many ways to do that of course. Fireworks are forever the go-to event; backyard barbecues and grills with hot dogs and hamburgers is another. 1776 (1972) Lets begin with the best movie about why today is called Independence Day:1776. Anytime Howard Da Silvas Benjamin Franklin is able to smirk and prance is a particular delight too. Here, as in history, theyre flawed humans prone to error and misjudgment....

July 4, 2024 · 2 min · 351 words · Tracy Obrien

The Failed Video Game Mascots of the 1990s

Most of them failed spectacularly. Yet, there are lessons to be learned from those swings and misses. Were there great games and mascots that got lost along the way? After all,Bonks Adventurewas a very good game. Ad content continues below In the end, that was Bonks biggest problem. The TurboGrafx-16 had a lot going for it, but it just never caught on in international markets. Hes also a reminder that not every failed video game mascot earned that status by being in terrible games....

July 4, 2024 · 4 min · 685 words · Curtis Warren

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Ending Explained

Still have questions after the end of the BBC Three YA murder mystery? Answers and spoilers ahead. Warning: spoilers for all six episodes ofA Good Girls Guide to Murder. Who Killed Andie Bell? How Did Sal Singh Really Die? Why Did Max Find a Photo of Andie in Her Underwear at School? She showed the print-out to Elliot at school, and Max eventually found it. Who Blackmailed Naomi and Max into Lying for the Police?...

July 3, 2024 · 2 min · 224 words · Scott Avery

Den of Geek’s Biggest Charity Auction Yet on eBay Live: Featuring Funko, CGC, Webtoon Collectibles

JOIN THE EBAY LIVE AUCTIONHERE! Taking place on July 3 at 6:00 p.m. The live auction will feature an array of coveted items sure to delight fans and collectors alike. ForWebtoonenthusiasts, exclusive apparel and accessories will be available, showcasing your favorite series in style. Film and TV aficionados wont want to miss the limited editionFunkoPop! vinyl collectibles, and we even have a vintageStar Warsaction figure in the mix! Just like an early July 3rd fireworks display, this auction features a number of unexpected items as well....

July 3, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Daniel Gutierrez

MaXXXine Review: Ti West and Mia Goth Embrace ‘80s Camp

A B-movie with A-movie ideas. When the trilogy concludes this Fourth of July weekend, it will even count Martin Scorsese among its admirers. Its also an unenviable amount of pressure placed on its lead character, the newly rechristened Maxine Minx. As Maxines big break arrives, however, so too does a seeming blackmailer whose face she never sees. From its setup alone,MaXXXineis obviously a much more elaborate film than eitherXorPearl. Both of those pictures were shot on the same Texan (read: New Zealand) farm....

July 3, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · Karen Gonzalez

Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 6 Review: Darth Venamis or Not, The Stranger Falls Flat

This Star Wars: The Acolyte article contains spoilers. This guy was 10 times more intriguing and fun to watch when he was faking it as Qimir. The Stranger strips naked and invites Osha to skinny dip with him. The camera awkwardly ogles his muscles as he blathers on in a forced monotone about his anti-Jedi ideology. Are we meant to believe hes…seducing her?! Where the hell did this come from?...

July 3, 2024 · 2 min · 288 words · David Greer PhD

Superman Set Photos Reveal First Look at Green Lantern Guy Gardner on the Big Screen

This Superman article contains spoilers. Theres only oneGreen Lanterngood enough to handle a high-pressure planet like Earth, and thats olGuy Gardner. At least, thats what Guy Gardner would say anytime that someone challenges his credentials. Hes a very idiosyncratic character, one hard to get right in other adaptations. Fillion sports a red-haired wig, styled in Gardners signature bowl cut. The color scheme deviates not just from Gardners usual look, but also from Gunns approach thus far inSuperman....

July 3, 2024 · 2 min · 317 words · Garrett Reed

The Acolyte Episode 6 Just Dropped a Huge Clue That the Sith Lord Is Darth Plagueis

Darth Tenebrous, Venamis, or Plagueis the Wise? The latest episode of The Acolyte strongly implies Qimir is the latter… This Star Wars: The Acolyte article contains spoilers. When Osha says Qimir talks like hes a Jedi, the latter responds, I was. a long time ago. Its no coincidence the Jedi Masters signature weapon was also introduced in this episode. Instead, Vernestra may be trying to cover up Qimirs past and Sols role in the Brendok massacre....

July 3, 2024 · 1 min · 85 words · Laurie Jones

The Bear Season 3 Proves the Show Really Is a Comedy

The Bear season 3 has all the pathos you’ve come to expect. But it’s also got jokes! This article contains spoilers forThe Bearseason 3. One of the biggest contemporary TV controversies for nerds and geeks (present author included!) surrounds the placement of FX and Hulus hit seriesThe Bearinto the comedy category at awards shows. Not exactly a breeding ground for hilarity, right? From the rare Transylvanian, five-titted goat? Carmy responds that its Orwellian butter, to which Cicero claps back asking if its dystopian!...

July 3, 2024 · 1 min · 187 words · Mr. Scott Donovan Jr.

The Best Elden Ring DLC Talismans In Shadow of the Erdtree Are Unlocking Powerful New Strategies

Elden Ringplayers know that the best Talismans are key to the mostpowerful builds in the game. These seemingly simple accessories often enable new styles of play and simply enhance others. Those are the Talismans well be looking at today. I hear you, and I tend to agree. Its significantly more useful than its HP equivalent Talisman. These Talismans are one of the few outright gifts the game gives you when youre leveling....

July 3, 2024 · 2 min · 313 words · Christopher Anderson

The Shadow Savaged Its Comic Book Lore and That’s a Good Thing

Modern filmmakers should be so bold. But one day, Ying Ko is captured by a holy man and taken to a mystical temple. Who Knows The Origin of The Shadow? The show boosted sales for Street & Smith, but also garnered attention for stories about the Shadow himself. In 1964, the Shadow moved to his new regular home, the world of comic books. Who Is the Shadow? Like any other character who has jumped across media and reboots, the Shadow has a few different backstories....

July 3, 2024 · 2 min · 253 words · Jason Bass