The founder of theX-Men, Professor Charles Xavier, has slowly tarnished his impressive legacy over the last several decades, through a series of unethical and disturbing actions. However, one thing that many fans seem to forget is thatXavier is also a total creep, proven byhis unhealthy romantic attachment to students in several Marvel realities, like Jean Grey and Emma Frost. Charles Xavier of Earth-616 recently broke free of Graymalkin Prison and is set to star inthe upcomingX-Manhuntcrossover, after being imprisoned for crimes against humanity and mutantkind....

If you’re looking for a movie to watch that is guaranteed to make you truly feel something, you may do worse than watching one of the films set to leave Netflix in less than a month. The holiday season is the perfect time of year for movie watching, especially fun, heartwarming films that the whole family can enjoy.Christmas classicslikeHome Alone,Elf,A Charlie Brown Christmas, andDie Hardare sure to entertain even the most frozen of hearts during the winter season....

AStephen Kingadaptation, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, has earned glowing reviews from VFX artists, 37 years after premiering. King has a substantial and widely recognizable catalog, containing a lot of horror, and many of his writings have been adapted over the years.Some of the most celebrated productions based on a King novel includeCarrieandThe Shining, which have dedicated fanbases and a long-lasting impact on the genre.Several impressive performances have also come out of King adaptations, particularly theKathy Bates portrayal of Annie WilkesinMisery....

Ahead ofMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Ving Rhames reflected on the entire franchise and almost being killed off in the first movie. In the long-running spy franchise, Rhames plays Luther Stickell, one of Ethan Hunt’s closest and most trusted allies. Other than Tom Cruise, Rhames is the only actor to appear ineveryMission: Impossiblemovie. Over the years, the series has become more and more ambitious, and the upcomingMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoningwill see Ethan Hunt, Luther, and their allies continue to take on villains like the Entity and Gabriel....

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man almost got to have his bigMarvelshowdown with Tom Hardy’s Venom according to Hardy’s recent explanation of just how close the crossover came to becoming reality. ThroughoutSony’s Spider-Man Universe, many were expecting Peter Parker to eventually make his way into the franchise, whether it would be with Holland or a different actor as the web-crawler. Even though fans never got to see Hardy’s Venom take on Holland’s Spider-Man, it turns out that it may not have been as impossible as some initially thought....

Benedict Cumberbatch will seemingly lead another Marvel Cinematic Universe in the form ofDoctor Strange 3. Cumberbatch’s Marvel character has been part of some of theMCU’s best movies. His last lead role was inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The film, which co-starred Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch, grossed nearly $1 billion, showing the potential of the Doctor Strange franchise. A third film to make it a trilogy for the character was set up by Charlize Theron’s debut as Clea, and Cumberbatch has now shared an excitingDoctor Strange 3update....

Age often brings with it experience, wisdom, and a no-nonsense attitude that lends itself well to handling any situation, even inaction movies. Whether it’s running a business, supporting a family, or jumping out of a plane to escape explosions, sometimes it helps to have done it multiple times before. There have been manyfranchises that have lasted so longthatthe lead actors were well into their 50s, 60s, or 70swhen some of the later installments came out....

Baldur’s Gate 3is a huge game, and with so much to see and explore, it’s easy for players to miss some of the more well-hidden details. But there are some gems out there for those who look closely, many of which have only been seen by a very small percentage of players. These range from secret items, to visual components of the environment that provide subtle worldbuilding, to bits of character interaction that are rather difficult to trigger....

Star Warshas always been a box office juggernaut ever since it began in 1977, but even the legendary sci-fi franchise has faced competition from other blockbusters over the decades.Star Wars' inflation-adjusted box office earningsare staggeringly high: only two of the 12 theatrically-released films fall below $1 billion when adjusted for inflation. MostStar Warsmoviesbecame the highest-grossing films for the year they were released, and absolutely blew their competition out of the water....

Whileprequelstend to add a lot of context and backstory for pivotal characters, they also showcase characters whom the viewers know are doomed down the line. With Hollywood continuing to bet it all on larger franchises and recognizable IPs, it makes sense that more prequel stories are beginning to pop up. From a spin-off TV show that expands on the plot of a movie, or a feature film from another point of view, prequels are creative ways to build a franchise from the ground up....

1000-lb SistersstarAmanda Haltermanis no shrinking violet, and an unwitting troll recently felt the full force of her wrath. Amanda, a 44-year-old bus driver and mother of four, appears on the reality series alongside her close-knit family. The show is more about her younger sisters, 38-year-old Tammy Slaton and 37-year-old Amy Slaton, but several other Slatons appear in the series, including Amanda. Amanda didn’t even appear on the show during the first few seasons, but became a fan favorite during1000-lb Sistersseason 6....

2024’s bestromancebooks encompass a wide range of stories, all of which ensure love is in the air — though most tackle deeper conversations about relationships and life as well. Romance books can make for great escapes from reality, but they also portray fundamental human experiences.It’s no wonder their popularity continues to endure, with many of the genre’s biggest authors releasing new titles year after year. That continued in 2024, with writers like Ali Hazelwood, Kennedy Ryan, and Emily Henry all publishing new books....

Househad 177 episodes of 45 minutes each, meaning the show had to use several tropes and stick to a certain formula most of the time. While the idea of a formulaic show can seen unappealing at a time when so many shows are pushing the boundaries of the television format, using tropes isn’t necessarily a bad thing. A long-running TV show with more than 16 episodes per season can only do so many original things every week after all....