And then there are those movies where the setting is so uniquely crafted and remarkably realized that the setting itself starts to feel like a character of its own. (If you’ve ever seen Lost, you know how the Island eventually became a mythical entity. Yeah, that’s what we mean.) Here are some of the best movies where the flora and fauna are more than just a pretty backdrop but an integral part of the plot and basically characters in and of themselves....

Between poets, essayists, journalists, authors, and biographers, women began wielding the pen—or, by this time, typewriters—and exhibiting all kinds of new power as they wrote about daring new subjects. Here are the most influential female writers from the 1900s, who infused literature with new dimensions as they rediscovered the female voice and advocated for equality between races and sexes. 10. Margaret Atwood (1939–Present) Whether it’s the book or the TV series, most people have heard of The Handmaid’s Tale....

But sometimes you just can’t play face-to-face. Friends get lost in their careers, give birth to children, move to another state, suffer life-altering incidents—in short, getting a group together can be tough. So while digital board games may not be the ideal way to play for many, it might just be the only way you can play. If you find yourself in that position, the Nintendo Switch has some solid options to try....

Here are our picks for the best desert movies set in dry and arid landscapes, from the wastelands of the Sahara desert to sand-covered barren planets where few ever survive. 12. The Way Back (2010) Not to be mistaken for the 2020 sports drama by Gavin O’Connor, The Way Back takes us on a grand escape from the Siberian Gulag after a bunch of prisoners break out during a snowstorm....

Sadly, the main characters and big hitters in a story are usually the ones making violence, while the healers are usually relegated to being side characters who have little to no development. Only a handful of anime series place real importance on their healer characters, and a few of them even have healers as main characters. From professional healers to those who just happen to have an incredible healing ability, here are the best healer characters in anime!...

What’s a death game movie? You can expect it to involve some sort premise that turn characters into players who are trying to survive—either against each other or against the game master. Sometimes, a death game movie is an actual game with a cash prize at the end. Other times, players are forced to do unsavory things in order to win freedom or their heart’s true desire. Players can be captive prisoners, abducted everymen, or even volunteers....

From Snow White and the Seven Dwarves in 1938 to Frozen in 2013, the musical aspect of Disney’s movies has always been a vital part of the experience for the audience to fall in love with. Sure, many of those Disney movie songs have ended up being utterly forgettable, and some have only been OK. But there’s no doubt that Disney movies have given us some of the most iconic soundtracks and original songs in all of cinema history....

The story-within-a-story features high adventure, tender moments, and dialogue that’s brimming with quotable moments—indeed, plenty of enduring quotes that befit this classic movie. What are the best quotes from The Princess Bride? And what makes them so great, so quotable, so memorable? Here are our favorites that we’ll remember for many years yet. 4. “Have Fun Stormin’ the Castle” Said by Miracle Max to Inigo Montoya and Fezzik. Inigo and Fezzik bring the presumed dead—but actually just mostly dead—Westley to Miracle Max....

Every Texas Chainsaw Massacre film is known for gory scenes of Leatherface and his family killing people across remote Texas with sadistic pleasure. Just about every one of these slasher films will terrify you to the max. Leatherface and his family are the cannibalistic stars of the franchise, comprising an antisocial family who hates outsiders to the core. If you ever happen to step foot on their property, be ready to be attacked—with cleavers, hammers, and, of course, giant chainsaws....

Experts recommend tummy time to help build strength in your baby’s neck, arms, trunk, and shoulders. Strengthening these areas helps in their development and reaching milestones such as rolling, sitting, and crawling. (1) Even if you have carpeted floors in your new baby’s playroom, nursery, or living room, a playmat provides them with their own comfy space. Activity mats for babies can also help improve their motor skills and hand-eye coordination....

On the flip side, you have those rare films that successfully capture—in truly beautiful ways—the essence of what the film strove for, from conception to completion. Filmmakers are always chasing that dragon, and these films are the ones that become classics. In this regard, it’s unusual how many of those films from the “golden age” of cinema managed to attain a perfect ending compared to all the movies being churned out today....

Well, in cinema, there are several examples of people who have walked that road, but not without first leaving behind a trail of destruction and carnage before deciding to walk that better path. In this article, we look at villainous characters throughout film history who turned from their destructive ways and became heroes. 7. Doc Ock (Spider-Man) Doc Ock didn’t start out as an out-and-out villain in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man movies....

We all know that musicians are inherently sexy and are allowed to have an attitude unbecoming of regular folks, just so long as they blow you away when you see them live in concert! Right? Well, there have been several documentaries about musicians and the music industry that have lifted the curtain and given us a peek into the world of music making and the insane stories therein. Want a first-hand, unfiltered, unflinching look into the world of musicians?...

But Japan’s style of animation has grown so popular as to influence the rest of the world, and we’re now seeing all kinds of non-Japanese anime from various regions of the world. In some cases, Western animation studios are creating their own anime-influenced works. In other cases, Western producers are collaborating with Japanese artists. Whatever the case, one thing is clear: Japan’s monopoly on anime is loosening. Want to see how good non-Japanese anime can be?...

It was a remarkable device, and the main reason why we didn’t get bored on long car rides. The hours fell away as we played through our library of cartridges, only limited by how long the batteries lasted. Nowadays, the edge is gone from those long trips. Between mobile phones, Nintendo Switches, Steam Decks, and cloud gaming, we can play video games anywhere whenever we want. We miss the days of the Nintendo GameBoy....

The iconic British spy has driven Aston Martins, BMWs, Lotuses, Bentleys, Fords, and a vast array of other vehicles that he’s picked up during his decades of adventures. But which car was the coolest? What was Bond’s best car? We’re diving into the motor history of Agent 007 to pick our favorite James Bond cars and their best gadgets. 7. Aston Martin DBS (Casino Royale) A stripped-back car given to Bond by MI6, the Aston Martin DBS was Daniel Craig’s debut modern Aston Martin....

2022 wasn’t just a great year for films but a stellar year for documentaries, with so many great ones that came out over the last twelve months. This year’s documentary movies looked at everything from happy and uplifting topics, to bizarre stories that are hard to believe, to investigations that peeled back some hard truths of the world. Here are my picks for the best documentary movies of 2022 that are absolutely worth checking out when you’re able to....

The moment we meet the hero is a crucial moment in cinema that carries a great weight upon its shoulders. That first introduction of a character defines the movie that’s about to unfold, making it the movie’s most potent strength—or, when executed poorly, its undoing. Which first moments caught us off guard? Which introductions rose above the average clichéd encounter? Here are our picks for the best movie hero introductions and why they’re great....

And a lot of the times, lightning only strikes once. Following up a great movie with a great sequel is exceedingly rare. It’s hard to think of many examples, making it one of the rarest occurrences in cinema. But it does happen. Every once in a while, a sequel arrives that’s actually better than the one preceding it—much to the delight of all involved, for it’s an achievement that few can accomplish....

One of the most watched sports—although perhaps one that doesn’t immediately come to mind as a sport—is wrestling, where people from all over the world lock horns and have even died in the ring. Many wrestling matches are staged, but not all of them—and either way, wrestling can be quite entertaining to watch and packed full of drama. Here are some of the best wrestling movies worth watching. 8. First Match (2018) Who said wrestling was just for boys?...