Its also been praised for its excellent LGBTQ+ representation, earning it the affectionate nickname the gay pirate show. But just how much of the show is based on real history? Most pirates didnt exactly choose their profession; they were forced into it by circumstance. Stede Bonnets Library Is Also Real Yes, really. Thats right, even his fancy pirate PJs were real. Somehistoriansclaim Blackbeard really did take over the ship while Bonnet was recovering from an injury....

Last year had many great movies, but not all of them have received the same amount of attention. We all have our favorite movies in any given year. The ones we raise up and champion with lofty titles like Best Picture or Movie of the Year. However, there are times we each discover something that doesnt have an obvious consensus. Below is a collection of films that members of our staff feel that strongly about....

1980s Doctor Who gave us some indelible images and stunning concepts that have stood the test of time. Here’s our pick of the decade’s best stories. There was definitely something there, but the show had already been mortally wounded. This is another best-of selection where we were spoiled for choice, despite the lesser reputation of the decade. Paradise Towers (Season 24, 1987) Written by Stephen Wyatt. Directed by Nicholas Mallett....

Netflix has announced Wednesday season 2 while acknowledging the unique dedication of the show’s fans. Its been pure torture. But its not just Jenna Ortegas mesmerizing dance moves that have contributed to the series viral success. Thrilled to continue Wednesdays tortuous journey into season two. We cant wait to dive head first into another season and explore the kooky spooky world of Nevermore. Just need to verify Wednesday hasnt emptied the pool first....

That theyre central to the storys plot certainly didnt help the special. Despite its humble beginnings, Kashyyyk is now one of the most iconic planets in the galaxy. These days, it’s possible for you to even buya NERF versionof the rifle. Life Day TheStar Wars Holiday Specialneeded its own holiday for the characters to celebrate. Earth doesnt exist in the galaxy far, far away, so Christmas wasnt an option. Its a festivity that the rest of the galaxy later adopted after the fall of the Empire....

The Traitorsis a contender for the best TV drama and best comedy of the year. It is a perfect combination of paranoia, misplaced arrogance, over-the-top reactions, distrust, intrigue and ridiculousness. It is escapism in one of the best forms possible. They had the opportunity to try and find and vote out the Traitors at the nightly roundtables. As the pack has thinned and friendships and alliances have grown, the show has got better and better....

Why Eowyn remains one of the most important characters in Lord of the Rings and in the fantasy genre. Although epic stories like J.R.R. Whats not to love? Thank goodness that one of them was Miranda Ottos Eowyn of Rohan. Shes not an archetype, nor does she exist to tick a representation box. Instead, she feels like a real person, with flaws and fears that are specifically her own. Instead, those feelings are their own kind of strength....

Posting onInstagram, Cavill said, This news isnt the easiest, but thats life. The changing of the guard is something that happens. Cavill wished Gunn and Safran good fortunes, saying they have a universe to build. This leaves everyone asking, just whats next for Henry Cavill? This will, of course, allow Cavill indulge his love of all things geeky. The opportunity to shepherd this cinematic universe from its inception is quite the honor and the responsibility....

Captain Picard is back. He feels new again. And I think that excited him very, very much. Theres a lot of tension between Jean-Luc and Beverly Crusher this season. Would you say this season redefines that relationship? Well, there was a lot of personal tension that wasalwaysthere. Jean-Luc always admired her, and she, him, in equal measure. But there have always been issues in the past where Picard thought maybe she wasnt behaving appropriately....

The Acolyteis the most intriguing of the upcoming slate ofStar Warsshows coming to Disney+ in the near future. But it alsobrings the Sith into focus, according to cast member Dafne Keen (His Dark Materials). Its kind of an explanation of how the Sith infiltrated the Jedi, Keen revealed toTech Radar. Its a Sith-led story, which has never been done before. The first pictures of Lee Jung-jae on the set of THE ACOLYTE!...

I feel like her and Xavier are just getting to a safe place. I think theres an opportunity there for a really sweet platonic relationship. Wednesdays queerness and potential bisexuality have already been alluded to in this first season. Whos the lucky guy…or girl? People love that Wednesday is her own person, who refuses to conform to what society expects of her. Why should her romantic relationships be any different?

Most intriguing of all isThe Acolyte, a series set 100 years beforeThe Phantom Menace. It will also see a former Padawan reunite with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes. Its kind of an explanation of how the Sith infiltrated the Jedi, Keen revealed toTech Radar. Its a Sith-led story, which has never been done before. Like, what went wrong? What are the scenarios that led us to this moment?...

If you havent tuned into the films of S.S. Rajamouli yet, its time to get your mind blown. The Indian filmmakers cinematic events are outrageously entertaining, filled with eye-popping cinematography and over-the-top action sequences. This is unabashed and unapologetic fun. We are not the kind of people who get slowed down by hindrances and obstacles, declares Rajamouli. Well just go forward, and we will do the best we can do and see....