The following contains mild spoilers for The Simpsons Season 36 Episode 5, ‘Treehouse of Horror XXXV,’ now streaming on HuluA recurring guest star on The Simpsons’ became crucial to the show, and his role in the series Poison the parody proves it. While most of Springfield is voiced by the show’s cast of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Harry Shearer, and Hank Azaria, other actors like Maggie Roswell brought their own consistent vibes to the show. This adds to the impressive legacy of late actors like Phil Hartman, Marcia Wallace and Russi Taylor, who brought an undeniable…
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The following contains spoilers for Act 1 of Arcane Season 2, now streaming on NetflixArcane season 2 has a great soundtrack, with Act 1 already featuring some very good tracks. Arcane does a lot of things very well, and that includes assembling an impressive collection of songs to score the action and drama of the animated series. This extends to the show’s theme song, “Enemy” by Imagine Dragons x JID, which continues into the new season. Act 1 of Season 2 confirms that this trend continues, with several songs appearing in the first three episodes of the season. The songs…
The following contains spoilers for Arcane Season 2 Episode 3, ‘Finally Got The Name Right,’ now streaming on NetflixArcane has been constantly teasing a werewolf-looking creature throughout the first act, who appears to be an established character from League of Legends. The critically acclaimed animated series introduced audiences to the world of Runeterra, a massive realm of impressive magic and advanced technology. Arcane it mainly focused on the warring cities of Piltover and Zaun, featuring many of that region’s central characters in leading roles. Arcane Season 2 appears to be expanding the scope of the show, however. While characters like…
The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons Season 36 Episode 5, ‘Treehouse of Horror XXXV,’ now streaming on HuluThe thirty-fifth iteration of The Simpsons The Halloween tradition creates a new version of Springfield with a key difference from the regular show. Starting in Season 2, episodes of the “Treehouse of Horror” anthology became an annual tradition for The Simpsons. Each episode contains at least three segments that thrust the cast of Springfield into a horror-filled version of their world. Although many of these shorts take place in a reality similar to the central reality of The Simpsons’family, others adopt greater…
The following contains spoilers for Heretic, now playing in theatersHereticThe ending of is dark but rewarding, connected to the film’s exploration of faith. Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ new horror film is a cerebral story that focuses on two Mormon missionaries who find themselves trapped in the home of a seemingly kind (but secretly horrible) Mr. The film’s focus remains HereticThe three main characters of, rarely leaving the building after Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton are unwittingly lured into Mr. It’s a dark film that balances its heavy themes and dark twists with some moments of unexpected humor and charm,…
The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons Season 36 Episode 4, ‘Shoddy Heat,’ now streaming on HuluThe SimpsonsSeason 36 gives Lisa a chance to revive a previously unremarkable aspect of her character. For thirty-six seasons, Lisa has been the intelligent moral compass of the Simpsons family, seeking to improve her life and the lives of others (even when she occasionally falls into a childish impulse or faces the perpetual fate of a bittersweet world). These essential characteristics were filtered through many different directions, such as his exploration of faith, his struggles to live ethically, or his efforts to make Springfield…
The following contains spoilers for Despicable Me 4. THE Despicable Me 4 The ending brings Gru and his family together for a happy ending while also setting the stage for the future. The film mainly focuses on Gru and his family entering the Anti-Villain League’s witness protection after the villain Maxime Le Mal swears revenge on Gru. Despicable Me 4Maxime’s story ends up diverging into several different storylines, some of which are silly, but the main focus remains with Gru as he struggles to balance his son Gru Jr., being blackmailed by aspiring villain Poppy Prescot, and staying at the…
Mortal Kombat 2 bringing Kano back could be key to expanding live-action Mortal Kombat to a multiversal scale. The next Mortal Kombat 2 is set to bring back many fighters from the first film, as well as introduce new characters, like Karl Urban’s take on Johnny Cage. This appears to even extend to some characters who didn’t survive the events of the first film, including Josh Lawson’s arrogant Australian villain Kano. t Confirmation that Kano will be part Mortal Kombat 2The cast of characters suggests that the film will feature some form of supernatural element that revolutionizes the world. This…
Some of the most interesting theories about Battlestar Galactica never materialized. The 2004 sci-fi series quickly became a huge hit when it debuted, drawing audiences in with its human drama, massive battles, and mysterious secrets. In addition to elements like the cool spaceships in Battlestar GalacticaBig questions like the final Five Cylons and the true nature of Baltar’s visions came to light. However, eager fans were also quick to offer their own explanations. Some of these theories would have broken the rules of the series, or changed the trajectory of certain characters. Other theories would have firmly connected the sci-fi…
The following contains spoilers for Here, now playing in theatersHere presents the invention of the La-Z-Boy as a plot point, but takes some liberties with the true story. Here takes place over a long period of time, exploring the stories of various people (and some animals) who lived in a certain space on Earth. Much of the film is set in the 20th century, changing ownership several times throughout the century. Most of the film centers on Tom Hanks and Robin Wright’s Youngs (thanks in part to Hereaging technology). However, the story goes beyond the Youngs and their time at…