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The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Hints at a Big Hunger Games Secret
The Hunger Games prequel takes great pains to connect its story to the larger saga. The film's biggest detail, however, is deliberately kept quiet.
How Die Hard Changed Action Movies Forever
Die Hard was expected to be an also-ran amid 1988's crop of blockbusters. Instead, it became a classic and action movies were never the same.
Why Die Hard 3 Is the Franchise's Best Sequel
The original Die Hard captured lightning in a bottle, leaving big shoes for the sequels to fill. Die Hard 3 comes close to duplicating its success.
A Classic 80s Cartoon Is a Great Way to Introduce The MCU's X-Men
Spider-Man has always given Marvel a boost when it runs into problems and could get the MCU out of its troubles with help from some amazing friends.
Why The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Works as a Prequel
The new addition to The Hunger Games franchise has become a hit thanks in part to its treatment of the source material, and the world it helps build.
How Voyager Became Star Trek's Wildest Show
Star Trek: Voyager arrived with the franchise at a crossroads. It responded with bold storylines whose outlandishness became part of the charm.
Why One Twilight Zone Episode Was Banned for Decades
The Twilight Zone’s "The Encounter" was kept out of circulation for 50 years due to problematic content. Here’s why the classic episode went missing.
Has Star Trek's Sexiest Show Become a Touchstone for Asexual Representation?
Lower Decks has a well-earned reputation as Star Trek's most ribald series, yet it has made huge strides for asexual representation in the process.
Star Trek's Most Controversial Spaceship Has an Equally Polarizing Name
Starfleet has many different classes of starships in the Star Trek franchise, but only one science vessel is tied to a highly controversial figure.
The Most Important DCU Character Isn't the One Fans Think
Superman and Batman both have big projects coming for the DCU. But the most important one belongs to a heroine still waiting for a big-screen hit.
Conan the Barbarian's Controversial Movie Works Best as a Horror Story
Conan the Destroyer is a maligned misfire that loses the power of the classic original, but it also reflects its creator's openly Lovecraftian side.
Do Star Trek's Andorians Really Have Four Sexes?
Star Trek's canon developed in fits and starts, leaving a lot of odd questions unanswered. That includes a strange detail about Andorian physiology.
How a Lower Decks-Style Series Can Enrich the Star Wars Franchise
Despite its unease with self-parody, Star Wars is more than ready for a comedy, and Lower Decks shows that respectful in-canon parody can do wonders.
X-Men '97 Is a Chance to Bring Back Another Classic 90s Superhero
Another classic animated series arrived at the same time as X-Men: The Animated Series. Now is the perfect time for an X-Men '97-style reboot.
This Forgotten Star Trek Species Is Perfect for Lower Decks
Star Trek: Lower Decks has made an art form out of developing neglected alien species in interesting and funny ways. The Bolians are a perfect fit.
The MCU's Perfect Doom-Kang Switch Comes from the Other Secret Wars
Kang the Conqueror may be on his way out of the MCU with Doctor Doom possibly replacing him. The first Secret Wars comic shows how that can be done.
The Star Trek II Director's Cut Needs a Proper Re-Release
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is one of the best Star Trek movies, but a proper re-release of the Director's Cut can restore a vital plot point.
The MCU Needs a New Unifying Hero, but Can It Guarantee Success?
The MCU has been without a central hero since Robert Downey's Iron Man bowed out in Avengers: Endgame. A replacement is at least another year away.
Ben Affleck's DCEU Departure Left a Huge Void, but The Batman Made up for It
Ben Affleck's Batman was a high point of the DCEU, and though his version of The Batman got shelved, his successor more than compensated for his loss.
The MCU Is Struggling, but This One Crucial Change Can Save It
2023 proved a disappointing year for the MCU. As it looks to course-correct in 2024, it may get big help from some surprisingly low-profile projects.