The Black Phone 2director and co-writer Scott Derrickson has revealed plot details for the sequel. The original horror film, based on a Joe Hill short story, saw Finney (Mason Thames) defeatThe Grabber(Ethan Hawke) using a disconnected, but supernaturally charged, phone that allowed the ghosts of previous victims to speak. Released in 2021, the movie was praised by audiences,became a commercial success for Universal and Blumhouse, and featured at Halloween Horror Nights 31....

It is no secret that many of the most popular manga creators hide their personal identities for a plethora of reasons, andFullmetal Alchemistcreator Hiromu Arakawa’s reason is concerning and disturbing. While Arakawa’s experience might seem like a one-off case for fans, such incidents have happened before and reveal the difficulties manga creators have to endure in exchange for the popularity of their stories. In a new interview published by Kyoko NP, Hiromu Arakawa recounted an incident that forced her to leave the internet once and for all....

MoviesandTVare filled with memorable characters that just so happen to wear an eyepatch, with the relatively uncommon facial feature being a staple of media far and wide. Eyepatches are sometimes worn in place of artificial eyes by people who have lost the use of one eye, covering up their scars or lack of an eyeball with an intimidating accessory. Though they may have been more common in the past, eyepatches truly work in everyTVormovie setting, with many incredible characters utilizing them....

One of the best parts about being a long-time viewer ofStar Trekis theorizing about how the different TV shows and movies fit together. After Gene Roddenberry’sStar Trek: The Original Seriespremiered in 1966, the franchise has spawned more than a dozen different series and 14 feature films. Although it takes some thought to figure outhow to watch everyStar Trekshow in order, it is well worth it. The hundreds of hours ofStar Trekcontent contain some of the best stories on television, but because of the sheer complexity of Roddenberry’s universe, there will always be moreStar Trekstories to tell....

Anita Dobson’s Mrs. Flood inDoctor Whois an enigmatic character, butthe show has already provided some details that may help reveal her identity. There are already severaltheories about Mrs. Flood inDoctor Who, despite Ruby’s neighbor only appearing in a limited number of episodes. However, there is hope that her identity will be disclosed inDoctor Whoseason 15. From clocks changing to coincidental outfits, plenty of clues could lead audiences to the truth about the mysterious Mrs....

Horrormovies quite commonly offer cautionary tales, from Frankenstein’s monster, to families moving into haunted houses despite warnings.Horror movies based on folklore, for example, have premises that carry timeless moral messages. The protagonists' strengths of character are tested in these films, and they sometimes even end in tragedy, on their way to establishing the importance of being conscientious. This is whyhorror movie villains sometimes seem to be in the right, like inCarrie, where even though the titular character ends up killing many people, her prior mistreatment at the hands of the deceased makes her actions feel justified....

In the history of theMarvel Cinematic Universe, only a handful of movies have been able to absolutely nail their final scenes. Themovies of the MCUhave earned massive success by adapting the characters and stories of Marvel Comics into live-action. Even before the franchise began, Marvel adaptations were often a force to be reckoned with at the box office, earning considerable financial success. Many of them were also hugely popular with audiences and critics alike, earning excellent reputations in the process....

The Far Sideis famous for its recurring elements, of which there were almost too many to count throughout the strip’s fifteen-year run – yet while some are less fondly remembered by fans, some remain unforgettable, and undeniably the best. For new fans just discoveringThe Far Side, understanding its most prominent recurring elements is key to “getting” creator Gary Larson’s humor. For Larson, a “recurring element” could cover a wide range of things; in short,it constitutes any premise, punchline, theme, location, or character, or in general, anything that the artist returned to again and again over the years....

Though the lowest rated releases of theMarvel Cinematic Universearen’t renowned for their quality, there are still many positive aspects that are generally overlooked. Themovies of the MCUtypically rank among some of the most successful films ever made, with several shattering box office records and consistently proving popular with audiences around the world. However, not all MCU releases are rated as highly; some entries into the franchise actually performed poorly with critics and audiences....

Hip-hophas always been music’s mirror to the social and political climate in a reflection that crosses global boundaries, and a new generation of artists has rewritten the definition of rap to make the genre a cultural powerhouse yet again. As the world becomes more interconnected by the day, hip-hop simultaneously becomes more of a universal language, even through an extensive metamorphosis. Over the past decade, several albums have not only dominated the charts and warranted rave reviews, but many also culminated in significant impressions on society, culture, and the music industry as a whole....

*n its own time,The Outbursts of Everett Truewas an early 20th Century newspaper comic strip, featuring a grumpy old man who dealt with greedy landlords, animal abusers, and rude bosses with his fists and feet. But even if a 100 year old comic seems like a relic of the past,the relevance ofEverett True’s subject matter have made it a hit on social media. Drawn in two- or three-panel stories by artist Condo, Everett True seemingly hates everyone he comes across....

Spoiler Alert for Yellowstone season 5.While the final outing ofYellowstoneultimately delivered a great story with an inspiring end for the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch and the Broken Rock Tribe, season 5 underused a few key characters. SomeYellowstoneseason 5 characterslike Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) received a significant amount of time in the spotlight after John Dutton III’s (Kevin Costner) divisiveYellowstonefate, with the death of Beth and Kayce’s father pushing their story forward....

With decades of continuity,DC Comicshas countless heroes more than worthy of fans’ attention. There are the obvious legends, like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, and there are the lesser-known or fan-favorite darlings like Conner Hawke, Cassandra Cain, and Max Mercury. Considering the number of heroes throughout the DC Multiverse, more than a few are stars in the making. But there arejust as many DC heroes that definitely could use a breakfrom the limelight....