Despite its overall mixed views from readers, the Krakoa Saga momentarily succeeded in doing what theX-Menhad spent years trying to accomplish. For once, it was a show of how “perfect” a mutant society without fear of oppression could become. It felt like, for a moment, all mutantkind could put aside their difference for a greater cause. But now that it’s gone, it needs to stay that way. Since 1963’sX-Men#1– written by Stan Lee, with art by Jack Kirby –the team of superheroic mutants have been faced with a singular, yet amorphous enemy, one that has permeated practically every story the franchise has ever told: oppression....

In celebration ofNaruto’s 25th anniversary,Shonen Jump’s YouTube channel posted a video witha quote that fundamentally reframed the franchise’s ending for me. The video generally captures some ofNaruto’s best and most enduring lines. As a reminder of the franchise’s charm and indomitable spirit, the video is a potent celebration ofNaruto’s legacy, but it also hints at some of the problems under the surface. The quote in question is Jiraiya’s:“The shinobi world is not a way of life, but a manner of death....

Conan O’Brien didn’t waste much time before he made a joke aboutEmilia Pérezstar Karla Sofía Gascón at the 2025Academy Awards. Even thoughEmilia Pérezhas the most nominations at the Oscars, it has proven to be a very controversial film. Since its release,Emilia Pérezhas faced criticismfor its portrayal of transgender people. However, despite the controversy,Emilia Pérezhas proven to be an awards season standout. At one point, it even seemed like Gascón might win the Best Actress Oscar....

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodis easily one of the best anime ever created, capturing a perfect blend of action, moral complexity, and emotional moments. It has rich worldbuilding, power dynamics, and an amazingly paced plot that have drawn in fans for years. The foundation of the story is set around two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who work to reclaim their bodies after the disastrous results of attempting human transmutation in an attempt to resurrect their mother....

Historically, female TV characters rarely get their due. There’s no dearth of tropes that reduce women to plot points and sources of inspiration for male protagonists. Sometimes, their suffering even becomes a motivating factor for others' character development. It’s not difficult to see why this is a common trend whenTV women often get hate they don’t deserve. It’s sadly a good business decision to create female characters who either suffer or are detestable....

It’s the middle of March, and that means it’s time for one of the most confused holidays in modern America – not the Ides of March, sadly, butSt. Patrick’s Day. While it’s a relatively minor occasion back in Ireland, just one of many Catholic holidays venerating saints, here in the United States it has become one of the last remaining major celebrations of Irish culture and the contributions Irish immigrants made to America during its golden years....

For some, the old adage “write what you know” is a major part of the writing process, includingStephen King, who has written many novels where the main character is an author just like him. Since 1974,King has written more than 70 novels, novellas, and short story collections. Although he is mostly known for his horror stories, King has also written fantasy, sci-fi, and even some romance in his day. With such an expansive catalog,it is inevitable that King’s stories would follow similar themes, and one such theme is the main character who is a writer....

Christopher Nolan has developed a reputation for playing with non-linear structures and time travel in his movies, but there are plenty of other filmmakers who explore similar themes. Many ofChristopher Nolan’s best moviesdeploy non-linear structures in one way or another, likeMemento’s reverse plot thread orOppenheimer’s concurrent portrayal of the past and the future. Other movies explore time travel more explicitly, likeTenetandInterstellar. With the news thatChristopher Nolan’s next movie is an adaptation ofThe Odyssey,it will be interesting to see how he leaves his own mark on a story that has been passed down through generations....

Summary Character development is a tricky thing to get right inTelevision, with the best character arcs in the medium meeting unfortunate ends with baffling decisions. Thebest TV character arcsare immensely satisfying,slowly changing a given cast member’s personalityas they grapple with extenuating circumstances to become a new person, for better or for worse. However, it’s all too easy to ruin good character development with baffling decisions that undermine everything they’d been through up to that point....

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5, episode 5, “Thunderstruck.” With only seven episodes to go,9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5, episode 5,“Thunderstruck,” brings back one character who, in retrospect, could be the perfect person for Owen.The Fox procedural dramaTV show created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear follows the personal and work lives of first responders in Austin, Texas. More specifically,9-1-1: Lone Starheavily revolves around Station 126, a firehouse led by Rob Lowe’s Owen, a firefighter captain....

Tigerlily Taylor from90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysshares howshe fell in love with her husband, Adnan Abdelfattah, in just 11 days, despite their 19-year age difference. She has faced some challenging moments in her romantic life in the past. When Tigerlily was in her early 30s, she had a serious relationship with a man, and the couple soon tied the knot with him. Unfortunately, her relationship didn’t turn out as she hoped, and they divorced in June 2011....

Elizabeth Potthastand Andrei Castravet from90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?welcomed their first child, daughter Eleanor Louise, in January 2019, and she’ll be six years old in 2025. Despite their strong love and chemistry,Elizabeth and Andrei have faced many challengesin their relationship. They first met in Dublin, Ireland, through a dating app and became committed to each other. After Elizabeth returned to the United States, she applied for Andrei’s K-1 visa so they could get married in the U....

90 Day Fiancécouple David Toborowsky and Annie Suwanhave shared some major baby newsahead of their daughter’s arrival.Annie from Thailand is expectingher first baby with David this year. The pair never wanted a baby when they were newly married, but over the years,Annie got baby fever. David, who is already a grandfather, refused to change diapers when he was 60 at one point in time. However, David gave in to Annie’s wishes....