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Nothing is quicker to turn a comments section into a wild rage than artists having the nerve to take their artistic talents in a different direction. Bands have various reasons for tearing down everything they’ve built in the name of starting over. Whatever way you slice it,changing musical direction is risky business for any artist. Be it changing a direction that isn’t working out or having the guts and fortitude to stick to artistic principles to create something new (in full awareness that fans might revolt), these musical rolls of the dice often have varying results....

Warmoviesset in the ancient past are some of the most spectacular entries in the genre, with plenty of historically-accurate films dedicated to various exciting battles. When thinking of war movies, images ofgreat World War II filmsfrequently come to mind, with other “modern” combat encounters soon to follow. But it’s important to remember that war is one of the oldest human traditions around, and some films exemplify this fact by going far back in time to cover notable battles and time periods of human antiquity....

Pokémon TCG Pocket’s newest set contains some powerful cards that will work well in existing decks or as the foundation of new ones. Last week, the popular digital trading card game releasedTriumphant Light,a brand-new themed booster pack containing 75 new cards (not including alternate art cards). While these themed booster packs don’t contain quite as many cards as a full expansion, there are still plenty of great cards for players to collect or use in any deck....

The 2010s produced plenty of great comedy movies, including a couple of Best Picture winners. Comedies don’t often compete for the biggest awards, but some of the funniest movies from the 2010s combined elements of psychological dramas and in-depth character studies. This doesn’t mean that there weren’t more traditional feel-good comedies, because the 2010s had a bit of everything. In general, the comedies of the 2010s will probably be remembered for their darkness....

Steven Spielbergis truly Hollywood’s most iconic director, and several stories from throughout his life signal how he gained such an esteemed reputation. From his love of film that dates back to his earliest years right through to his more recent biographical efforts, Spielberg has gifted the moviegoing public with some of the most beloved and acclaimed films the world has ever seen. Despite Spielberg’s first gaining recognition with the horrifying thrillerJaws, he’s also become a household name with family-friendly hits likeRaiders of the Lost Ark,E....

Superhero moviesaren’t the most subversive pieces of entertainment in the world, and many of them attempt audacious twists that are childishly easy to see coming. Thesuperhero movie formulahas evolved a lot over the years, but the genre still fixates on many reliable tropes just like the comic books they’re based on. When superhero movies do attempt to pull over fast ones on the audience, they’re often incredibly easy twists to see coming, even for the most casual moviegoers....

During a significant high point in his career, Bruce Willis made his first war movie, which has actually aged well in the 22 years since it was first released. Bruce Willis really made a name for himself in the late 80s through the 90s, with his late ’90s and early 2000s work in particular being some of the most interesting films he has ever been part of. Films likeThe Fifth Element,Armageddon,The Sixth Sense, andUnbreakableall came out within four years, while his first war film,Hart’s War,came out just two years after that run....

Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite inHere, a generational drama released 30 years afterForrest Gump. While there are manygreat Tom Hanks movies,Forrest Gumpis still widely considered to be one of the best films of the prolific actor’s career. The 1994 movie won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Hanks winning Best Actor. At the heart of the movie is the relationship between Forrest Gump (Hanks) and Jenny Curran (Robin Wright)....

The promo trailer for theAbbott ElementaryandIt’s Always Sunny In Philadelphiacrossover has dropped, and anticipation surrounding the upcoming special is only building. When lead actress and creator Quinta Brunson (Janine) first confirmedAbbott Elementaryseason 4 would include a crossover event, speculation ran wild over what show the workplace mockumentary would cross paths with.Abbott Elementary’s talented cast of characterscould work in a variety of settings, but the Philadelphia-based show will instead be welcoming guest stars into the school....

My Hero Academia’sDekuis undoubtedly one of the most noble and selfless anime characters in recent years. Through his story, Izuku demonstrated how far he would go to save even the most heinous of villains. His heart, determination, and heroic spirit have made him one of the series’ most beloved characters. After all the fights and suffering Midoriya had to endure, he deserved a peaceful future more than most. That is exactly what the talented artist N....

Adventure Timeis filled with colorful, goofy, and occasionally creepy characters, and Lemongrab might be the most complete mix of all three characteristics.Over 10 seasons ofAdventure Time, dozens of cute, funny, evil, heroic, and everything-in-between characters have been introduced to flesh outthe show’s extensive lore. Of all the strange kingdoms in the Land of Ooo, the Earldom of Lemongrab may be the strangest, and it’s ruled by the tyrannical, if often laughable, fist of the Earl of Lemongrab....

It’s been nearly six years since Chris Evans’Captain Americaretired from theMCUinAvengers: Endgame, but the erstwhile Avengers leader has been referenced every year since his departure save for one notable exception.Steve Rogers' MCU arccame to a satisfyingconclusion inAvengers: Endgamewhen, for the first time, Steve capitalized on the opportunity to look out for number one and visit the 1940s to be with Peggy Carter. Returning to the present after having lived several decades, Rogers remains coy about his life with Peggy and bequeaths his shield and mantle to Sam Wilson....

Angela Bassett’s role in Netflix’s upcoming thriller is a fitting testament to her powerful presence, but it underlines how stagnant her longtime9-1-1character, Athena Grant, has become. Bassett has been a mainstay of the procedural up until9-1-1season 8, but her character development unfortunately hasn’t extended to her job. WhereasZero Daywill see Bassett assume the presidential role of Evelyn Mitchell,9-1-1has kept Athena’s career as a police officer practically the same since the pilot season....