An artificial intelligence researcher analyzes Stanley Kubrick’s2001: A Space Odysseyfor accurate AI depictions. The1968 Stanley Kubrick moviestarring Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, and Daniel Richter is based on a short story by sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke. The movie follows Dr. Dave Bowman (Dullea) and other astronauts as they embark on a mysterious mission. As time goes on, their ship’s computer system, HAL, begins to exhibit increasingly strange behavior....

As an accomplished filmmaker,Quentin Tarantinofrequently returns to what he finds most comfortable. Whether through style, story, or creative partnership, thePulp Fictiondirector rarely steps outside of his wheelhouse, nearly guaranteeing consistency in his filmography. And, while audiences can feel reassured knowing what to expect from the eclectic writer/director, Hollywood colleagues can rely on a fruitful creative relationship. Tarantino’s loyalty to fellow collaborators can be felt throughout his entire end credits, repeatedly working with producers, editors, cinematographers, and production designers across multiple films....

It’s incredible how much societal attitudes around what’s shocking change over time, meaning that oncecontroversial filmsappear relatively mild in hindsight. This can be the case across genres, as trailblazing comedies, dramas, and horror movies lay the foundations for subsequent movies to push cinematic boundaries into previously uncharted territory. This was why horror movies that once left viewers running from theaters now appear pretty mild compared to today’s most shocking media representations....

Hollywood attracts great directors from all over the world, meaning that there are many directors who have directed brilliant films in both English and their native languages. In some cases, English-speaking audiences only know their English-language movies, but directors like Alfonso Cuarón, Denis Villeneuve and Yorgos Lanthimos deserve to have their non-English movies appreciated by large audiences too. Directing movies in multiple languages is an impressive skill, not simply because it requires complete fluency, but also because it’s often necessary for a director to shift their whole frame of reference....

ThePokémonanime starring Ash ran for 25 years, and over that long time there were inevitably some incredibly epic moments. From rousing victories to bold stands against evil, Ash had his time to shine with some regularity. Being that Pokémon is largely an anime about battles, many of these most epic moments take the form of Pokémon battles, where everything from tournament titles to life or death struggles can be on the line....

The superhero movies of theMCU, theDCU, and other franchises have often featured scenes that still make no sense years after release. Themovies of the MCUmay have helped define the superhero genre in the modern age, but even they aren’t perfect. The very nature of superhero stories means that they are larger than life, and often feature outlandish plot points that require significant leaps of imagination. While the suspension of disbelief is an important part of enjoying superhero movies, there are times when it simply isn’t possible....

The Far Sidefeatured a number ofmemorable comics about pet birds and their owners, often playing on the trope of parrots' ability to mimic human speech, to great comedic effect. Birds of all different kinds, from chickens and ducks, tobuzzards and vultures, were ubiquitous in Gary Larson’s cartoons, but there remains something especially memorable about his “bird in cage” comics. There is a deep vein of naturalism and animal rights advocacyrunning throughThe Far Side, and Larson’s pet bird panels express this in their own unique, often uproarious way....

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?star Yara Zaya hasshared a disturbing new updateabout how her body is “giving up.”Yara is from Ukraineand came to the U.S. as a 25-year-old after meeting 34-year-old Jovi during one of his travels. Yara became pregnant quickly and the couple’s wedding was postponed. Yara didnot feel happy with Jovi’s job, which required him to be away from his family for months together.Yara even threatened to divorce Jovidue to his drinking habit and his obsession with strip clubs....

Summary A perfect prequel opportunity forA Court Of Thorns & Roseswas set up with and should follow two unused characters in the original trilogy.The first three books ofA Court Of Thorns & Rosestell a complete story, as it follows Feyre from her arrival in Prythian to the end of the Second Hybern War.Various characters arrive, die and evolve during those books, creating theories among audiences about who thenextA Court Of Thorns & Rosesbookwill follow and what will happen within....

All Danganronpa Characters The Danganronpa series has a cast of weird and wonderful characters you’ll grow to love (or hate) during the time you spend with them. Of course, thanks to the way the games play out, your time will be cut short with certain characters dependent on their actions. to help you remember all of the characters in the series, we’ve put together lists for each game below. It’s worth noting here that these character lists could include spoilers....

The Onryo target board contains theAssassin’s Creed Shadowsmain antagonists, the Shinbakufu leaders who gang up on Naoe’s father during the prologue. This group of big baddies is vying for control of the province, often through clandestine operations, and both Naoe and Yasuke are hell-bent on putting a stop to it. Naoe’s quest for vengeance drives her to uncover the identities of all 12 Shinbakufu leaders, reaping the rewards in the process....

Quick Links In-game mod support is exciting news for any game, andBaldur’s Gate 3is no exception to this rule. However, the modding community has been hard at work long before in-game modding was possible, so it’s no surprise that the in-game system conflicts with some pre-existing mods. Both Vortex, NexusMods' proprietary mod manager, and theBaldur’s Gate 3Mod Managerby LaughingLeader allowed the community to implement mods into their game before Patch 7, but now that in-game support is here, there are some issues....

Summary TheBoruto Two Blue Vortexmanga shocked fans by turning the titular hero from a prodigal young Shinobi into an overwhelmingly powerful individual. When the sequel began, Naruto’s son demonstrated mastery over techniques and fighting styles that most ninjas can only dream about obtaining one day. In less than five years, Boruto became one of the most powerful beings on Earth. While some were pleasantly surprised withthe Uzumaki heir’s outstanding development, others complained about how illogical it seemed for him to reach such a level....