The Monday Edition - Jan 2, 2023
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Movies, Hide From Homepage, marvel, Spider-Man

What the Heck Is Going on With ‘Spider-Man: Lotus’?

Spider-Man: Lotus fan film poster
'Spider-Man: Lotus' was a fan film with no affiliation to Marvel or Sony that gained prominence before becoming embroiled in controversy after several cast and crew members were accused of racism.
TV, Sam Raimi, The Last of Us

The Tragic Early Death of Sam Raimi’s ‘The Last of Us’ Movie, Explained

Ellie and Joel in The Last of Us HBO series
Sam Raimi was supposed to direct a film adaptation of 'The Last Of Us' that ultimately fell through. Here's why.
Movies & TV, Cate Blanchett, What If...?

The MCU’s Hottest Villain Will Return in ‘What If…?’ Season 2

Cate Blanchett as the villainous goddess Hela in 'Thor: Ragnarok'
Despite only appearing in one film, the Goddess of Death has remained at the top of my list of MCU villains ever since.
Movies, Greta Gerwig

My Perspective on ‘Frances Ha’ Has Really Changed With Age

Frances enjoys a smoke as she talks to Sophie.
Some films only get better with age, and "Frances Ha" is no exception.
News, anime, tattoos

I’m in Love With This Anime-Themed Tattoo Studio

A tattoo artist wearing a grey beanie works on someone's arm.
This Koreatown tattoo studio is a haven for lovers of anime and pop culture.
Movies, Hide From Homepage, Sentry, the mcu, Thunderbolts

Will Sentry Be the Villain in the MCU’s ‘Thunderbolts’? The Rumor, Explained

Sentry in Marvel Comics
Rumors speculate that Sentry, one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe, will be the main villain in 'Thunderbolts' and will also receive a solo project in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Movies, Hide From Homepage, Knives Out, Netflix

Both Daniel Craig and Rian Johnson Confirm the Bright Future of ‘Knives Out’ Franchise

Daniel Craig in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
After Rian Johnson's 2019 film 'Knives Out' premiered and enjoyed widespread critical acclaim, Netflix purchased the film rights and set out to expand the franchise. Here are all of the 'Knives Out' films that have been released or are in progress.
TV, Aubrey Plaza, HBO, Jennifer Cooldige, Mike White, Survivor, The White Lotus, White Lotus

‘The White Lotus’ Fans Have Their Own Theories for Season 3’s Location

The team at White Lotus greeting guests
The White Lotus season three has already been greenlit by HBO: so where will it take place?
News, Hawkeye, Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner’s Accident With Snow Plough Lands Him in Hospital

Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye
The Marvel actor has been airlifted to hospital following a "weather-related" accident.
News, New Year, Tarot, Tarot Cards

How To Do a Year Ahead Tarot Reading

Tarot cards.
Although it sounds easy on the surface, a good year ahead reading can be tricky to pull off. Here's a technique that will give you a solid roadmap for 2023!
Movies, Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi

My Favorite Taika Waititi Movie Is Still His First

Shot from Taika Waititi's first film Eagle vs Shark, starring Jemaine Clement and Loren Horsley
While Taika Waititi's career has certainly been illustrious, I'll always carry a torch for his very first film.
Anime, Akira, berserk, devilman crybaby, Dragon Ball Super, Mob Psycho 100, Naruto, One Piece, One Punch Man

The Strongest Anime Characters of All Time, Ranked

Goku
99% of anime viewers watch anime for one reason: to watch strong people do stuff. I ranked them so you can watch the strongest of the strong.
Movies, Hide From Homepage, Star Wars (franchise)

Best Star Wars Viewing Order

Star Wars logo
You want to dive into the story in the order that makes the most sense. As such, here's the best Star Wars viewing order for you to enjoy the story.
Anime, anime, anime op, anime openings, Chainsaw Man, Jpop, Mob Psycho 100, Pop Team Epic, Spy x Family, urusei yatsura

10 Best Anime Openings of 2022, Ranked

In a still from the opening of 'Mob Psycho 100' part III, Reigen and Mob are in suits, looking at each other, with the words "one and only" in white against a black background
2022 was an all-time great year for anime.
Movies, movies, new year's eve

10 Movies You Can Force Your Friends To Watch That Are New Year’s Eve-Adjacent

Chris Evans looks distraught on the train in 'Snowpiercer'
What movie are you going to watch this New Year's Eve?
Big on the Internet, cryptocurrency, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, meta, NFTs, Sam Bankman-Fried, Twitter

2022 Was the (Hopefully Last) Year of the Rich Fake-Genius

The main cast of Netflix's 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' pose in a promotional image
Perhaps more so than any previous year, 2022 made us realize, in both real life and fiction, that billionaires are not inherently more intelligent and better than everyone else.
Movies, New Year's Eve

10 Best New Year’s Eve Movies, Ranked

Ray, Egon, and Peter in Ghostbusters 2. (Columbia Pictures)
Christmas movies tend to take the spotlight for the bulk of December, but the week in between December 25 and January 1 just hits differently.
Gaming, Cuphead, elden ring, God of War Ragnarök, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Stray, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Trombone Champ, Xenoblade Chronicles 3

10 Best Video Games of 2022, Ranked

An orange cat from the video game 'Stray'
Between long-awaited sequels and surprising dark horses, 2022 delivered so many incredible games that it was often impossible to keep up. And though that often felt frustrating—especially as a game reporter—when you step back, that's a pretty great problem to have.
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