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Let’s not kid ourselves: Street Fighter (1994) is bad. At best, it feels like an overblown Saturday Morning Cartoon come to life and at worst, it reinforces the argument that Hollywood should stop trying to adapt video games into cinema. And yet, Street Fighter is still celebrated as one of the greatest guilty pleasures ever made. Even with the popularity of the games behind it, Street Fighter is the perfect example of a guilty pleasure, whose faults come off as more charming than infuriating....

Fans who have taken a look at the family trees in Harry Potter, may have noticed that there are a lot of families tied to one another. It’s not too surprising, considering how much effort would have had to go into keeping the pure bloodline exactly that. Even the families that don’t necessarily care about pureblood status have some unexpected connections, though they may regret having them. Some of these connections are well known, while others are less frequently talked about....

In the 2010s, cinemas and TV screens were blessed with varied performances by child actors. Most of them were good because children can do no wrong. An 8-year-old boy cannot come to the set late as Marlon Brando did in Apocalypse Now. Out of the hundreds of young actors, a few of them really proved that what adults can do, children can do better. These children looked like they were fresh out of film school....

True crime content is all the rage these days. We all consume the documentaries and docuseries on Netflix on a regular basis. New crime stories are constantly being produced into movies and high-profile television series. Whether it be JonBenet Ramsey or an infamous serial killer like Ted Bundy, there are tons of content out there. Lots of big-budget horror films and dramas are based on true crimes too. They’re not always about serial killers either....

The epic Star Wars may well be the biggest franchise on the planet, spanning 40+ years, 12 theatrical films, 10 varying-in-quality TV shows, and ventures into many other media. It is a cornerstone of pop culture, known by all and beloved by many. It is not just beloved by regular day-to-day folks either, but also celebrities and big names who have either grown up with or came to love the franchise....

The Bachelor franchise has been going on for nearly 18 years as the first season premiered in the spring of 2002. Since then, there have been multiple seasons and other series in the franchise with the addition of The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. Given how long the show has gone on, it’s surprising that the basic premise of the show has changed very little. While there are some differences over time, the set up is still the same....

Modern Love became an internet sensation overnight. Because millennials consider ourselves to emotionally wrought and loveless, it appealed to us the most. Not because it is a stark portrayal of love. But on the contrary, Modern Love raised a simple debate — the essence of love. Here are the top ten quotes from Modern Love that shook us. He’s Empty Headed In the first episode, “When The Doorman Is Your Main Man”, we see an unusual camaraderie between Maggie Mitchell (Cristin Milioti) and her doorman, Guzmin (Laurentiu Possa)....

Hallmark movies are known for many things. They’re overly sentimental, romantic, and often a little over the top. They churn out a selection of movies for every holiday occasion, and Valentine’s Day isn’t neglected. Each movie has its own unique premise but they all have one thing in common – none of them seem like they would be remotely possible in reality. Couples meet, fall in love, and often end up married over the course of a single feature-length piece....

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been given a United States release date of April 7, 2023, and part of the cast list for the film has also been revealed. This includes Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. The first teaser trailer (via YouTube) for The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been released, giving audiences an early look at how the franchise’s world will be transferred to the big screen....

12 Passive Income Ideas You Can Put to Work in 2023: What Is Passive Income? Passive income comes from projects or products that make you money with little to no maintenance. Essentially, it’s money you earn from assets you control. While passive income ideas might require some effort up front, the beauty of passive income is that the time investment is minimal. Types of Passive Income Generally speaking, there are four types of passive income:...

The Raid and its sequel are two of the greatest action movies ever made. Not only are they intense due to their dark atmosphere and brutal violence, but the complex fight sequences showcase the grace and extreme discipline of the actors’ martial arts prowess. As good as they are, they are still only two films. What if one desires more intense action? Fortunately, this list has those people covered, as the upcoming ten films are must-sees for anyone who likes Gareth Evan’s Indonesian action capers....

Next year, Black Widow’s first solo movie will introduce a new concept to the MCU: prequels. The movie is reportedly set between the events of Captain America: Civil War and Natasha’s controversial death in Avengers: Endgame. We’ve had movies set prior to the main MCU timeline before, like Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain Marvel (there’s a lot of heroes with the rank of Captain in the past). But since they both introduced us to their lead characters for the first time, they weren’t true prequels like Black Widow will be....

Sometimes movies and TV shows make narrative choices that have no logic. The Terminator franchise is no exception. With a plot that relies heavily on time travel and robots, it’s no surprise how little actually makes sense. That doesn’t make the action-packed film any less entertaining. In fact, it allows fans to poke fun and get meta with the movie, as the memes that abound on the internet have proven. Its steadfast hold in pop culture proves that it doesn’t need to make sense to make a legend....

While so much of social media marketing is focused on how many likes, follows, mentions or shares you can get, this is not necessarily a good measure of the success of your social media strategy. Instead, how satisfied or engaged your audience is, what and who they’re talking about and what sort of sentiments they’re expressing can be much more telling. In fact, increased reach is often a bonus of having a happy, engaged, satisfied following – be it small or large....

Because every missed deadline, bottleneck and minor misunderstanding trickles down to impact your team’s productivity. But the bigger your company, the faster these issues tend to snowball out of control. That’s why dedicated business communications tools have become a staple of in-person, remote and hybrid teams alike. The problem? There’s no shortage of software out there. Couple that with the fact that onboarding your team to new tools is no small feat....

John Carpenter’s Halloween is a horror classic, no questions asked. It was a chilling, iconic, and genre-shaping film that helped bring forth a new age of horror. But the horrors of Michale Myers are all numbered, and the well does, unfortunately, run dry. So where do we go from here? Fear not, horror hounds, there are still buckets of bloody good times to be had. Because of Halloween’s popularity, a slew of slasher films followed in Michael’s footsteps if you still need to satisfy your creepy cravings....

Norman Lear’s All in the Family stands as one of televisions greatest and most important sitcoms. Instead of being an all out slapstick comedy or a wholesome family values show, it decided to use the medium to discuss various societal issues such as racism, sexuality, and war. That’s not to say it wasn’t comical, however. Even its more dramatic episodes include moments of levity funnier than other sitcoms of the era....

Cops make for very interesting protagonists. A protagonist needs to be a hero, and a cop’s job is to be a hero, so it’s a no-brainer. Sometimes, cops in movies and TV shows will play by the rules and follow their captain’s orders and respect any red tape put up by the commissioner. But we all know the most interesting ones are the ones who bend the rules to get the job done, like Harry Callahan from Clint Eastwood’s iconic Dirty Harry series of action movies....

Britain has produced a plethora of hilarious comedies throughout the years, many of which are available on Netflix. Popular British sitcoms such as The Inbetweeners and The Office have enjoyed critical acclaim and been adapted and/or become successful overseas in their own right. However, there are several underrated British comedies available that might have slipped through the nets of fans. Each series offers a fresh perspective on different aspects of British culture, shedding light on sensitive issues whilst maintaining the well-known British sarcastic humor....

Shazam (character created by C.C. Beck and Otto Binder) has made a healthy amount of money at the box office, and a sequel, along with a Black Adam movie, has already been confirmed. Shazam was, at one point, the most popular superhero in the world, overtaking even Superman for that spot and selling 1.3 million copies of the series every month. Even though it was off the shelves due to a legal dispute with DC for quite a few years, there’s still a rich and full history of comics that the movies can draw inspiration from, including some utterly unique and great villains....