Alien: Earth's Wild New Sci-Fi Tech Is Annoying, But That's The Point
Alien: Earth introduces a new cyber punk-like technology to the franchise, and the results might annoy more than a few viewers.
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Android, Hybrid, Or Cyborg? Alien: Earth's Synthetic Humans Explained
Androids have always been a big part of the Alien franchise, but the new series Alien: Earth changes up the mythology a bit. Let's investigate.
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Here's Exactly When Alien: Earth Takes Place On The Franchise Timeline
The first episode of Alien: Earth instantly confirms when the show takes place in the franchise timeline, but that raises all sorts of questions.
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How To Watch Pixar's Elio At Home
While many missed Pixar's Elio in theaters, they'll be able to catch the well-received animated film on the home market (with lots of bonus features to boot).
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The Rambo Prequel Movie Has Found Its Leading Man (And This Is A Terrible Idea)
While the Rambo prequel movie doesn't sound like a great idea (at all), it's nevertheless got potential thanks to its leading man and especially its director.
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Why Hulu Merging With Disney+ Is A Bad Idea
While Disney's decision to merge Hulu with Disney+ doesn't come as a huge surprise, it still raises some big questions about the state of Disney+ as a whole.
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How Old Is Steve Harrington In Stranger Things?
Steve Harrington first showed up on Stranger Things in nearly a decade ago, but that much time hasn't passed in Hawkins, Indiana. How old is he supposed to be?
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The Star Wars Dating System Explained: What BBY And ABY Mean
The terms BBY and ABY show up in various Star Wars projects and relate to the property's timeline. However, they're not the franchise's only calendar system.
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How Eyes Of Wakanda Delivers One Of Marvel's Most Violent MCU Stories Yet
While it's not on the level with Daredevil: Born Again, Eyes of Wakanda is still one of the most uniquely violent Marvel Cinematic Universe offerings to date.
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Uncharted 2 Movie - Will It Happen?
The Uncharted adaptation is one of the highest-grossing video game adaptations of all time, but here's why the announced sequel is taking so long.
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Eyes Of Wakanda Takes Another Step Forward For The MCU, But It Still Reveals Marvel's Cowardice
The Eyes of Wakanda animated miniseries shows great promise for the MCU, but it still feels like Marvel is pulling its punches regarding representation.
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Marvel's Eyes Of Wakanda Is Great, But It Creates A Big Problem For Vibranium
Marvel's new animated series Eyes of Wakanda digs deep into the past of Black Panther's homeland, and it raises a lot of questions about vibranium.
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Twin Peaks And The 2000s Fantastic Four Movies Have A Surprising Connection
Tim Story's Fantastic Four movies from the 2000s are about as far removed from Twin Peaks as it gets, yet they share a crucial creative behind the scenes.
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The Only Major Actors Still Alive From Adam West's Batman Series
While most of the main actors from the 1960s Batman series starring Adam West have sadly left us, there are a few still alive today. Let's check in on them.
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The Daryl Dixon-Focused The Walking Dead Prequel Fans Forgot Existed
Did you remember that a video game called The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct existed? Maybe it's best if it stays forgotten.
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The Terrifying Real Racing Crash That Inspired Brad Pitt's F1 Movie
This brutal real-life F1 crash was a big inspiration for one that appeared in Joseph Kosinski's F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt.
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What Does The Title Of Fantastic Four: First Steps Actually Mean?
There have been several Fantastic Four movies, which might explain why the new MCU film is called The Fantastic Four: First Steps. But what does it mean?
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Christopher Nolan's Worst-Rated Movie On IMDb Is An Underrated Gem
This might be the lowest-rated Christopher Nolan movie on IMDb, but it's also a critically well-received project the filmmaker looks back on quite fondly.
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Marvel's Kevin Feige Knows Exactly Why Thunderbolts Failed At The Box Office
Thunderbolts pleased critics and fans but failed to break even at the box office, and Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige knows why.
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Why The Biggest Fan Complaint About James Gunn's Superman Misses The Point
James Gunn's Superman has been met overwhelmingly positive reception, but one of the biggest criticisms doesn't actually make sense.
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The Expendables Movies Ranked
While some of the Expendables movies are simply not worth your time, others are undeniably fun if you love an older vintage of action flick. Here's our ranking.
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One John Malkovich Movie Will Be Impossible To Watch In Our Lifetime
John Malkovich and Robert Rodriguez made a film together that almost nobody alive today will actually see (for commercial rather than artistic reasons).
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Superman Gives James Gunn's DCU One Big Advantage Over The MCU
James Gunn's Superman introduces a world that's very different from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in its early days, which could be a boon to the DC Universe.
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The Lex Luthor Detail In James Gunn's Superman That Makes No Sense
The specific way Lex Luthor fights Superman in James Gunn's movie is unique, but if you stop and think about it for a minute, it kinda falls apart.
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What's The Song At The End Of James Gunn's Superman?
James Gunn's Superman sends audiences out on a high note with a song that calls back to a critical interaction between Lois and Clark. Here's the song.
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What's The Song In The Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer?
Netflix's trailer for Stranger Things season 5 features a vintage rock song that strikes an appropriately foreboding tone, given what's to come on the show.
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What Superman Has In Common With Every Other James Gunn Movie
James Gunn's Superman has a lot on its mind and a lot to accomplish, but it still manages to feel like a James Gunn film.
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