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Santa Claus is very much one of the main characters when it comes to the holiday, butsome Christmas films feature people who aren’t fond of Old St. Nick. Also known as Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and many, many more, the big guy in red has cropped up in many a holiday celebration, and therefore, many a holiday movie. Whether he’s the actual Santa from the North Pole, or simply a representation of theidea of the Christmas spirit, his presence is what adds to the magic of the season....

The Far Sidehas imagined its characters in all sorts of dangerous situations. Whether in jungles filled with carnivorous animals or in the depths of the sea,The Far Sideposes threats in all sorts of settings, including space, a favorite topic for creator Gary Larson. From the moon to other planets to being feet away from the sun’s flames, the charactersofThe Far Side, both human and alien, experienceall sorts of danger, courtesy of Larson....

Playing host to some of thebest movies of all time, the war genre is renowned for producing gripping and nuanced characters of the highest order. Whether these be fictional faces or individuals based on real-life figures, the most memorable characters are usually complemented by the superb quality of the performance coming from the individual playing them. As such, the typical status quo sees the most compelling characters combined with the most talented A-listers' performances to create the genre’s most celebrated and influential roles....

Spider-Man: The Animated Serieshad an impressive roster of villains, but still missed out on some potent picks for Spider-Man enemies that would have been incredible inclusions. Compared to most heroes, Spider-Man has quite the iconic rogue’s gallery, rivaling even that of Batman. Whilethe many villains ofSpider-Man: The Animated Serieswere phenomenal adaptations of Spidey’s classic bad guys, the cartoon had some true unrealized opportunities with its antagonists. 1994’sSpider-Man: The Animated Seriesis still considered one of thebest animated Spider-Man showsto this day....

While there have been some historic Grammy Award wins throughout the years, there have also been a plethora of snubs. There’s no denying Michael Jackson’sThrillerdeserved Album of The Year at the 1984 Grammy Awards. Other choices, however, have raised eyebrows, like Beyoncé never winning Album of The Year untilCowboy Carterin 2025, despite being the most-awarded artist in Grammy history. There’s also a long list of accomplished artists who have never taken home a Grammy at all....

As thefantasyTV show landscape grows larger and more impressive every year, older shows must conclude and make way for new projects entering the sphere. Plenty of long-running shows currently on the air are not only exiting gracefully but are completing their planned arcs. By having a confirmed end date,these shows get to carefully orchestrate a conclusion that will successfully bring the character development and story full circle,which always satisfies fans. As difficult as it is to say goodbye to such high-quality shows, it’s good to know they won’t suddenly be canceled at their peak....

Although9-1-1: Lone Starhas reached its end, there are fortunately many other exciting shows that can fill its place. The series was9-1-1’s first spinoffand has been praised for its intricate storylines and dramatic plots since its release in 2020. As a show based in Austin,9-1-1: Lone Staralso intertwined Texan culture among some of its cases, making the show not only exciting to watch, but also heartfelt. The9-1-1: Lone Starfinale aired on Jun 10, 2025, after an incredible five seasons....

Warning: This article contains spoilers fromFight Club.Fight Clubstill has one of the all-time best plot twists in cinematic history, with the reveal that Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) and the Narrator (Edward Norton) are the same person. It has become as iconic and ingrained in popular culture as the famous first two rules of fight club. The development is a genuinely surprising plot twist that feels earned and recontextualizesFight Club’s endingand the entire movie, making it rewarding to rewatch....

WWEkicked off it’s biggest year ever with the 2025Royal Rumble, broadcast to most of the planet on Netflix.This year’sRumblewas more controversial than most, with Jey Uso earning the greatest achievement of his career so far by winning the most stacked men’s Rumble match for generations. A loathed superstar arrived back in WWE to eliminate legends and some of the match’s favorites, and there were plenty of break-out performances to boot. Charlotte put every woman on notice, and her Rumble match was littered with new superstars and game-changing returns....

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love Youis back for its second season, and it’s as great as ever. The series keeps finding new ways of being unabashedly goofy and raunchy while still balancing things out with plenty of heart, and even with it set to reach 11 girlfriends by the end of season 2, the writing doesn’t show any signs of letting up anytime soon. As great asThe 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love Youis, it, unfortunately, hasn’t been without its controversy....

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. Thenext addition toThe Empyrean Seriesis looking bleak afterOnyx Storm, but I’m convinced that one good thing will come from the final two books — and that means two characters are probably going to die before the story is through.Onyx Storm’s endingsees Xaden fully embracing his venin transformation, a worrisome prospect for the nextFourth Wingsequel, even if he has a greater plan. With Violet inheriting his province — which is already at odds with Navarre over how to handle the venin — things promise to get darker before they improve....

There have been few bigger names in the anime and manga industry over the last decade thanAttack on Titan. The dark fantasy series by Hajime Isayama debuted in September 2009, and ran for nearly 12 years before ending in April 2021. The anime series,which wrapped up in 2023 after a decade of shaping and reshaping the landscape of the industry, quickly rose in popularity during its very first season, and remained incredibly successful until its completion....

Warning: Spoilers for Batman & Robin: Year One #1Batmanadmits a shocking reason why he recruited one of his greatest allies,Nightwing, into a war against crime, and it makes perfect sense for his character.Batman & Robin: Year Oneby Mark Waid and Chris Samnee retells the early days of the Dynamic Duo, shortly after Dick Grayson begins his career as Robin. Batman narrates the issue, and his opening inner monologue reveals that Bruce Wayne had a particular reason for bringing Dick Grayson into this life....