The Penguin Just Hid Another Strange Batman Villain in Plain Sight

The Penguin adds another bird to its swelling Batman rogues' gallery with Margaret a.k.a. Magpie (Marie Botha). This article contains spoilers forThe Penguinepisode 4. Although Magpie quickly has her wings clipped, shes an obscure but infamous Batman foe. While incarcerated at the Arkham State Hospital, Sofia Falcone hears whispering from the cell next door. She meets with Margaret (Marie Botha), who is better known as Magpie. Sofia is wrongly framed for the murders of multiple women and earns herself the moniker of the Hangman....

October 14, 2024 · 1 min · 194 words · Alexis Baker

10 Times Breaking Bad Was Actually A Comedy

For a grim exploration of one man’s descent into evil, Breaking Bad was also surprisingly funny. Breaking Badevolved into one of the darkest shows in TV history throughout its five seasons. These are the 10 funniest moments inBreaking Bad! My name is Skyler White, yo. The first season of the show arguably possesses the most chaotic comedic energy in the series. Pauls facial reactions to the encounter sell the scene exquisitely....

October 13, 2024 · 2 min · 245 words · Christopher Sanchez

How Silent Hill 2 Remake Turns Pyramid Head Into an Even Scarier Monster

The Silent Hill 2 remake takes the PS2 horror classic to a whole new level. That includes its most infamous monster: Pyramid Head. This Silent Hill article contains spoilers. TheSilent Hill 2remake is an elevation of the original source material; everything feels heightened. And rest assured, you will see plenty of Pyramid Head. Punishment is here to stay in Silent Hill and James Sunderland is about to learn all about it....

October 12, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Francisco Figueroa

No Sanctuary: The Night The Walking Dead Became a Phenomenon

The Walking Dead reached its creative and cultural peak in its perfect fifth season premiere. The Walking Deadfranchise keeps hobbling on like the trailing walker in a massive herd. At the same time, this excuse doesnt quite let the sinking ship off the hook. On October 12, 2014,The Walking Deadsfifth season premiere No Sanctuaryate up an ungodly 17.29 million viewers. For those who arent good with numbers, thats30 timesmore people!...

October 12, 2024 · 2 min · 233 words · David Perez

Piece by Piece Elevates the Celebrity Documentary with LEGO

Ten years ago,The Lego Movieshocked the world. Finally, in January 2024, the next LEGO movie was announced. Even the most jaded fan was dumbfounded by what came next. This announcement reads as some sort ofMad Libsword game. All these contributing factors shroudedPiece by Piecein a cloud of intense pessimism among hardcore fans. Ad content continues below Originally, it also appeared likePiece by Piecewas another music biopic. It contains all the hallmarks a good documentary is known for....

October 12, 2024 · 1 min · 193 words · Rachael Duncan

Ranking the Mike Flanagan Netflix Horror Shows

That being said, here is our ranking of Mike Flanagans Netflix horror shows, from worst to best. Ad content continues below 3. What putsBly Manorslightly over the top, however, is the queer love story at its core. LikeHill Housebefore it,Bly Manorbalances the heartbreaking with the scary impeccably. Theres hope here, where there really isnt much in Flanagans other work. Midnight Mass As Flanagans only wholly original work,Midnight Massstands out slightly above the rest....

October 12, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Mark Webb

Universal Monsters: Dracula, Frankenstein, Mummy, and Wolf Man Secrets You Didn’t Know

Perhaps thats because Johann was quite into the occult sciences scene that was becoming a rage during that era. She even specifically believed in the process of reincarnation, an idea that the film dabbles in. Few actors of that era had it worse than Boris Karloff. His demanding roles in such movies undoubtedly inspired him to become a founding member of theScreen Actors Guild. For instance, Whale was initially approached to direct the first sequel toDracula, 1936sDraculas Daughter....

October 12, 2024 · 2 min · 275 words · Jessica Morton

Agatha All Along Episode 5 May Have Been Hiding a Major Trial Twist

This article contains spoilers forAgatha All Alongepisode 5. The general opinion ofAgatha All Alongepisode 5 Darkest Hour/Wake Thy Power has been mixed. As the shortest installment of the series thus far, a lot of the plot felt rushed and uneven. One theory posits that this trial wasnt really Agathas. Shes the one who first insists that the Blood Moon signifies that the trial is Agathas. Sure, that could represent Agathas trial like they say, because shes killed so many witches....

October 11, 2024 · 2 min · 324 words · Matthew Scott

Disclaimer* Review: Revenge is Bitter Sweet in Alfonso Cuarón’s Slick Thriller

Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline shine in this cat and mouser that messes with perceptions. Particularly sinceDisclaimer* is a show which plays with perspective and what people choose to believe the audience included. In episode one, for example, dont expect to entirely know whats going on. His career as a school teacher has come to an end in a wave of intolerance for the children. He has more than enough burden to carry....

October 11, 2024 · 1 min · 90 words · Lucas Fisher

Joker Actors Ranked From Worst to Best

Joaquin Phoenix might be the latest actor to play the Joker. But is he the best? The answer might be a Joker-worthy shock. Believe it or not,the Jokerwasnt always an A-listcomic bookvillain. And we have Barry Keoghan lurking in Arkham Asylum of Matt ReevesThe Batman. Ad content continues below Even when playing a regular dude, Leto confuses more acting with good acting. Sure enough, Leto throws everything at the wall in the hope that something would shock viewers....

October 11, 2024 · 3 min · 564 words · Robert Christensen

Link Tank: The Five Themes of The Twilight Zone Delves Into Classic Episodes

Celebrating The Twilight Zone, Scrubs reboot potential, the masterful genre-bending of The Beast and more in the Link Tank. The Five Themes of The Twilight Zone, a new collection of essays by pop culture historian Arlen Schumer, celebrates a milestone anniversary of the classic sci-fi anthology series. October 2, 2024 is the 65th Anniversary of the debut of the greatest television show of all time: the science fiction, horror, and fantasy anthology seriesThe Twilight Zone, created by one of the greatest American television writers (and broadcast voices) of the 20th Century, Rod Serling....

October 11, 2024 · 3 min · 573 words · Andrew Bowman

My Hero Academia: You’re Next Review – Dark Might Rises

Next, its your turn. Unfortunately,Youre Next while an above-averageMy Hero Academiamovie doesnt fully realize its potential. This is an effective enough structure that facilitates constant combat and gives everyone in the cast something to do. The heroes usefulness is never in question here, but itsYoure Nextsoriginal characters that suffer under scrutiny. This makes it all the more important forYoure Nextto stick the landing, which it doesnt necessarily do. To this point,My Hero Academia: Youre Nextis extremely unlikely to draw in any new fans....

October 11, 2024 · 1 min · 166 words · Pamela Sherman

Netflix’s KAOS Felt Doomed to Cancellation From the Start

The high-budget fantasy was commissioned in the before times. There was also a sense of resignation. Of course the show was cancelled after one season, did youseehow much it must have cost? It was nerdily esoteric, Queer, and divisive. The shows being cancelled were greenlit in a different age/economy. The bar for success at this price point is unreachable. The shows being cancelled were greenlit in a different age/economy. The bar for success at this price point is unreachable....

October 11, 2024 · 2 min · 223 words · Bryan Murray