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10 Improvised Rick & Morty Moments That Made The Show Even More Hilarious

Ben Gibbons — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 01:30:15 GMT

Rick and Morty is one of the funniest animated shows on the air, but some of the best moments in the series have been totally unscripted. The show was created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Adult Swim and has since become incredibly popular. Roiland voiced both of the main characters for the first six seasons before being dropped from the show due to controversies, but his tenure also marked some of the best improv moments for the series.

10 Avatar: The Last Airbender Moments We Must See In Netflix's Live-Action Show

Nicholas Bigelow — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:55:16 GMT

Avatar: The Last Airbender is full of scenes that Netflix needs to do justice to in their live-action adaptation. Known for its rich world-building, compelling characters, and inspired combat sequences, the series has earned global acclaim since its initial release back in 2005. The complexity and depth of the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe provide ample material for adaptation to introduce new elements while staying true to the core themes of the original series. With advancements in technology and storytelling techniques, the live-action adaptation has all it needs to capture the magic and essence of the original animated series in a way that can captivate audiences on a whole new level.

All 3 Seasons Of His Dark Materials, Ranked Worst To Best

Amanda Mullen — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:30:17 GMT

HBO's His Dark Materials was a breath of fresh air after 2007's The Golden Compass failed to turn Philip Pullman's best-selling children's series into a movie franchise, but some parts of the show were more compelling than others. His Dark Materials only ran for three seasons, but the series was able to masterfully tell Lyra Belacqua's (Dafnee Keen) story in that time. It adapted each novel of Pullman's trilogy over the course of one outing, following Lyra as she uncovered and fulfilled her prophesied destiny.

John C. Reilly's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Dietz Woehle — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:05:16 GMT

For 34 years, John C. Reilly has been a warm presence in some of the best films ever made. Despite the actor's distinct voice, Reilly has never been typecast or pigeonholed into a genre, instead having a healthy mix of serious dramas and some of the goofiest comedies ever put on film. Reilly feels just as at home in the nonsensical world of Tim and Eric, as he does in the dark grounded one of Lynne Ramsay's We Need To Talk About Kevin.

The Witcher's 10 Best Episodes, Ranked

Marcelo Leite — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 23:45:19 GMT

The best The Witcher episodes reveal everything that worked about Netflix’s adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher short stories and novels. Not every The Witcher season has been met with the same level of critical acclaim, although some elements remained a highlight of the series throughout its entire run. This includes Henry Cavill’s portrayal of Geralt of Rivia, which makes the actor’s exit from the show ahead of The Witcher season 4 even bigger news. While Cavill’s exit is bittersweet, the actor got to star in some great The Witcher episodes during his time in the role.

10 Actors Who Starred In At Least 5 Great Western Movies

Charles Papadopoulos — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 23:35:17 GMT

The Western genre was an enormous entity in 20th-century filmmaking, and many actors were known primarily for appearing in them. Several actors left a distinct mark on the genre by starring in at least five great Western films. Many qualities constitute a great Western, be it that they were massively influential for their era, like Stagecoach, stood the test of time as masterpiece films, like Once Upon a Time in the West, or were commercially successful, like How the West Was Won.

10 Best Elseworlds Batman Stories

Dashiel Reaves — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 23:30:17 GMT

For decades, DC Comics has indulged some of the wildest, most unexpected narrative possibilities for many of its iconic characters through its Elseworlds imprint, a place for stories set far outside the company's main continuity – and naturally, many of the best Elseworlds stories have featured alternative versions of Batman.

8 Most Exciting Things To Expect From A24's Civil War

Greg MacArthur — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 23:05:14 GMT

Alex Garland's upcoming dystopian thriller Civil War is set to become one of the most talked about movies in the first half of 2024. The ambitious project will present a bleak and ominous picture of a fictionalized United States divided by an all-out civil war between the American military and the so-called Western Forces. Garland, whose most recent films include Men (2022) and Annihilation (2018), is arguably best known for his groundbreaking sci-fi movie Ex Machina (2014) and has been heralded as one of the best and most imaginative screenwriters and filmmakers of the 21st century.

10 Best Anime Villains Who Actually Had A Good Point

Shannon Brady — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 23:00:19 GMT

Rare though they may be, there are several anime villains who actually had a good point. Though their actions are antagonistic towards the heroes, they have a legitimate problem that they’re trying to solve or their actions benefit others considerably. Often, they aim to change a troubled society completely.

10 Great Characters That Were Never Given Names In Their Movies

Ben Protheroe — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 22:45:15 GMT

Some great characters are never named, even though they can be iconic figures in film history. There are many different reasons why a character might not have a name. Most often, it makes them immediately seem more mysterious. If a character's past is so uncertain that even their name is unknown, it means they are probably carrying some dark secrets. Writers might leave villains unnamed, or known only by a nickname, for this exact reason. It helps to dehumanize them slightly, and it can make them seem even more threatening, as if they are immune to human weaknesses.