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It’s hard to say for sure what the weirdest year ofThe Far Sidewas, but the comics collected here certainly make a strong case for the answer to be 1992. These delightful and delirious cartoons pushed the boundaries ofGary Larson’s absurdist humorin unforgettable ways, yet many of these panels have lapsed into “deep cut” status. There is, perhaps, a kind of “Goldilocks zone” of ridiculousness that the most memorableFar Sidecartoons exist in....

Shocks and scares have been a staple of the small screen for decades, and the most disturbinghorror TV showshave proven that you don’t need a movie theater to deliver nightmares. From anthology shockers to serialized tales of psychological torment, horror has thrived on TV by pushing boundaries and crafting stories that stay with viewers long after the credits roll. Whether built on monsters, ghosts, or the horrors of humanity itself, these shows prove that horror can be just as terrifying - and sometimes even more so - when consumed one episode at a time....

The vampire subgenre ofHorrorbecame famous thanks to a pair of world-famous creatures of the night —Dracula and Nosferatu.From the time they arrived in movies, it set the template for what vampire pictures were supposed to look like, withvampire tropes including coffins,wooden stakes, garlic, aversion to sunlight, and a clear connection with bats and fog. However, over the years,horror filmmakers attempted different things with the vampire genre, and often, when defying conventions, they create something much more iconic and memorablethan another blood-sucking fiend preying on the innocent....

For the better part of the last 30 years,pop-punkhas been one of alternativemusic’s biggest exports. Relentlessly chirpy melodies with yearning lyrics, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, and VansWarped Tour. The genre’s cultural relevancy and impact on pop culture is indisputable at this point. Better yet, there are numerous legends with Hall of Fame-worthy careers and the adoration of millions, but even the best bands are capable of extreme dips in quality. These are the most terrible albums written by genuinely great bands in pop punk history....

While it’s not a common practice, there have been many cases whereTV showshaverecast certain characters, either with a different actor or an entirely different character. A big part of the success and popularity of a TV show is its cast, either thanks to their chemistry, their performances, or because they help make their characters relatable. However, there have been some cases where the cast didn’t remain intact from beginning to end....

20 years ago,Lord of the Ringsactor John Rhys-Davies made three predictions about the future of the trilogy, and all of them actually came true. From 2001 to 2003,The Lord of the Ringsmoviesdominated screens around the world as Peter Jackson’s movie trilogy adaptation revolutionized an entire franchisebased on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original works. The films elevated the careers of many of its starring actors, including Elijah Wood, and they have since left a mark on cinema....

For decades,Galactuswas considered the greatest of Marvel’s gods - a force of nature who travels the universe, destroying and consuming entire worlds. But in 2020, fans found out that even Galactus has a master - the terrifying force of universal destructionknown as the Black Winter. What Galactus is to individual planets, the Black Winter is to entire universes… or at least, that’s the short version. In reality, the Black Winter has its own fascinating lore, explaining its overwhelming power and the one being it truly fears....

Sarper Güven made a surprising move on90 Day Fiancéby agreeing to sign a prenup with Shekinah Garner, butonly under one wild condition.Sarper is a personal trainer from Turkeywho met Shekinah, an aesthetician from Los Angeles, during her trip to Istanbul. At first, he was not serious about dating her and had a notorious past, claiming to have slept with over 3,000 women. Sarper insisted that he changed for Shekinah, calling her his first real girlfriend....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS forGodzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe#2!There’s a reasonGodzillais known as the King of the Monsters, and that reason is that he is quite literally the strongest being on Planet Earth. Any kaiju who dares challenge him constantly ends up defeated in the end, which only reinstates Godzilla’s kingly status. And now, the King of the Monsters has a brand-new power that makes him even more invincible. InGodzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe#2 by Gerry Duggan, Paco Medina, and Javier Garrón,Godzilla has crossed over into the Marvel Comics continuity, and the heroes are scrambling to stop his rampage....

Abbott Elementaryseason 5 gets an exciting update from star Chris Perfetti. After a truly game-changing twist near the end ofAbbott Elementaryseason 4, in which Principal Ava Coleman (Janelle James) was let go from her job, the hit ABC sitcom concluded its fourth installment on a much more upbeat note. Although the teachers and staff of Willard R. Abbott Elementary School had to say goodbye to some students whom they’ve grown especially fond of, there was also excitement in seeing those students move on to the next chapter in their lives....

Fans have been waiting for a long time forThe Beginning After the End’s anime adaptation. Not only because ofSolo Leveling Season 2, which raised the expectations of fans about manhwas being adapted into anime, but also becauseThe Beginning After the Endhas a reputation that precedes it, being considered one of the best webcomic series with more than 1.5 cumulative views all over the world, a number that only keeps increasing with new readers following Arthur Leywin’s story....

Gerald Butler has experienced an action hero rebirth in the past decade, starring in blockbuster films likeOlympus Has Fallen, theDen of Thievesduology, and—most notably—his2023 thrillerPlane, which is currently ranked as the third most popular film globally on Netflix. However, if you’re a fan of the Scottish actor’s late-career renaissance, there’s one film of his from 2020 that not only tops the adrenaline-fueled heights ofPlane, it also displays Butler’s unique status as both an “everyman” and an action star....

After Whitaker’s big twist inThe Pittseason 1 finale, season 2’s new characters offer confirmation of a relieving follow-up to his story. With the show focusing on a plethora of doctors and med students across a 15-hour hospital shift,The Pitt’s charactersare given various storylines to help define them.For Whitaker, this involved getting more in-depth with patients at the Pittsburgh trauma hospital, dedicating himself to ensuring their safety on a personal level. Despite his nerves, and starting the day losing his first patient,The Pittseason 1 endswith his contributions saving many lives....