Who Is Wiress - And Who Played Her in The Hunger Games?
Wiress is a technical genius who won The Hunger Games by using her head. Like many of the saga's supporting figures, they found the perfect actor.
Strange New Worlds' Trailer Echoes Spock's Future Trial
Una Chin-Riley's trial in Season 2 draws links to "The Menagerie" -- and the source material for Strange New Worlds -- thanks largely to Mr. Spock.
Strange New Worlds' Trailer Connects La'an to Star Trek's Greatest Villain
Strange New Worlds has already touched on La'an connection to Khan Noonien Singh. Una Chin-Riley's trial reveals just how far his influence extends.
David Lynch's 1984 Dune Movie Is Controversial - Here's Why it Failed to Impress
Though it has since gained a cult following, David Lynch's Dune is widely regarded as an ambitious disaster. Here's how its vision went wrong.
Futurama: Despite Being a Robot, Bender Does Have an Ethnicity
Bender is Futurama's beer-drinking, cigar-smoking robot. He also claims a specific ethnicity that's neither a joke to him or the Planet Express crew.
Nick Fury's Forgettable First TV Appearance Is a Litmus Test for the MCU
Secret Invasion arrives 25 years after Nick Fury's truly terrible live-action TV debut. It's a sign of just how far Marvel has come since then.
Forget Iron Man - Robert Downey Jr. Should Return to the MCU in a Villainous Role
Robert Downey Jr. could conceivably return as Iron Man to the MCU, but the door is open for him to take on a very different role in the franchise.
Quantumania's Weirdest Cameo Continues a Franchise Tradition
Celebrity cameos are nothing new to the MCU, but the Ant-Man movies have a type of star they particularly favor. Quantumania adds to that tradition.
The Simpsons: Which Cartoons Inspired The Itchy & Scratchy Show?
The Simpsons uses the violence of Itchy & Scratchy to poke fun at some of the most hallowed figures in animation, including two pillars of the medium.
Deadpool 3 Can Finally Do Right by a Forgotten X-Men Character
Rumors abound about a reunion of the original movie X-Men in Deadpool 3. That would let it do right by a hero who richly deserves a curtain call.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: What Happened to Bucky's Super-Strength?
After Falcon and Winter Soldier, sharp-eyed fans have noticed Bucky's strength slowly diminishing over time, and there's a good reason why.
How John Lithgow Sabotaged His Place in Batman History
John Lithgow almost landed a role in an early Batman movie, but he made a decision that he would later regret by turning it down.
What Is So Special About Twin Peaks?
Though it last just two seasons, with a third added in 2017, David Lynch's Twin Peaks had an impact on television that is still being felt today.
Raiders of the Lost Ark Still Has Indiana Jones' Best Action Scene
The opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark has yet to be topped. More importantly, it serves as a singular introduction to Indiana Jones.
What Happens to Lenny Bruce in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel?
The real-world comedian serves as Midge's ally and mentor in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The series finale sends him off with a bittersweet goodbye.
Harrison Ford Fought Indiana Jones' Biggest Villains Long Before Raiders
Indiana Jones is a certified Nazi basher, but Harrison Ford crossed swords with a number of future Indy villains three years before Raiders was made.
Which The Simpsons Beatles Episode Is The Best?
The three surviving members of The Fab Four all made memorable appearances on The Simpsons. But one Beatle's cameo rises above his bandmates'.
Tina Turner's James Bond Theme Was Just What 007 Needed
GoldenEye arrived with a new 007 and sky-high expectations in Pierce Brosnan. The late Tina Turner kicked it off right with a slam-bang theme song.
Honor Among Thieves' Best Joke Hides Clever Commentary
Honor Among Thieves' po-faced paladin wanders in and out of the story in the movie's best gag. It reflects a weird aspect of the D&D TTRPG.
What Happened to Obi-Wan's Lightsaber After His Death Star Duel?
From Darth Vader's to Luke's, lost lightsabers have a way of turning up in the Star Wars universe. Obi-Wan Kenobi's is ripe for the treatment.