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Few comics do meta humor and surrealism better thanThe Far Side. Gary Larson’s bizarre and critically-acclaimed strip excelled in delighting readers for years with its unconventional and unexpected gags. ButwhenThe Far Sidewasn’t making readers everywhere laugh, its offbeat twists and turns were making them ponder grander things about the universe. Those who dive intoThe Far Sidequickly get used to Larson’sparticular brand of humor. But even after one adjusts to the out-of-left-field punchlines and over-the-top scenarios, the comic can hit readers with set-ups that will leave them pondering about grander things, such as the nature of reality or their place in the universe....

Serving as a sly tip of the hat to the audience by “hiding” a famous face in plain sight within a movie, nearly everybody loves a good cameo appearance. It’s a status quo that even extends to many ofcinema’s best directors, from Martin Scorsese frequently casting his real-life parents in minor roles to Quentin Tarantino’s love of inserting himself into his own movies. As such, it’s hardly surprising that thehorrorgenre proves no exception when it comes to including this long-running creative element....

Science fiction, be itanimeor otherwise, is a genre that’s designed to make its audience think in a way that few other genres of fiction do. These stories don’t shy away from asking big questions, and often pose their own answers while making clear that there are other possibilities as well. Science fiction ultimately asks the burning questions that lie at the heart of humanity’s struggles. What does it mean to be human?...

SinceNetflixis the world’s most popular streaming service, millions of users across the globe are constantly looking for great films to watch once they get home from work. Thankfully,Netflix has no shortage of moviesto check out this week. Thesemovies are all currently available on Netflixand cover a variety of genres, sothere’s something for everyone. Thesefilms include a Best Picture winner, one of the highest-grossing blockbusters of all time, a trending animated film, an emotional romantic drama, and one of the most chilling modern horror movies....

Below Deck Down Underseason 3 has brought Tzarina Mace-Ralph back into the mix as the chef aboard Katina, but in her first returning season of the series,she’s changed a fair bit and become more of a villain than she was in her initial charter season. Tzarina, who started out duringBelow Deck Down Underseason 2as a new chef to the franchise, has become one of the more polarizing figures of the current season....

Dragon Ballis one ofthe greatest anime series of all time. It’s also one of the longest, so it’s no surprise that even the most dedicated fans have a few misconceptions about the franchise.There are a few myths surroundingDragon Ballthat a significant number of fans actually believe in. WhenDragon Ballfirst aired, it was one of the most straightforward series around. It starred a young boy with a tail as he learned more about himself, martial arts, and the interesting world he lived in....

Liz Woodsfrom90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?recently shared on Instagram that she has adopted a new baby following the end of her relationship with her boyfriend, Jayson Zuniga. She firstappeared on the show with Big Ed Brownafter meeting him at a restaurant in San Diego. Despite having an unhealthy relationship,Liz and Big Ed got engaged. However, as their wedding day approached, Big Ed called off the wedding. Eventually,Liz found Jayson and moved onwith him....

In a satisfying but horrifying twist,Terminatorlore just came full circle,turning the John Connor era into a twisted time loop. The reveal is the latestTerminatortwist that sees the future influencing the past, but this time going all the way back to the events of the original 1984 movie. John Connor’s Resistance Inspired Skynet’s Time Travel Assassinations The Terminator Franchise Becomes a Twisted Ouroboros In today’sThe Terminator #9- from Declan Shalvey, Joe Mulvey, Colin Craker and Jeff Eckleberry - readers witness an elite Resistance teamgoing back to Judgment Daywith plans to sabotage Cyberdyne and stop Skynet before it ever exists....

When it comes toThe Rookieactors, there are some surprising facts, including Eric Winter. One of the most surprising has to be his college plans, which could have made for an interesting long-term character onThe Good Doctor. Winter was on the seven-season medical drama from ABC, but only for two episodes. Granted, if he had remained inThe Good Doctor, he wouldn’t have ended up becoming a series regular inThe Rookiecast, and the cop dramedy is the one that’s still going strong, gearing up forThe Rookieseason 8....

After rewatchingMan of Steel, I’m even more interested in and excited to see one key part of the upcomingDCUSupermanmovie. As the last solo Superman movie to come before theDCU’sSuperman,Man of Steelis naturally a focal comparison point for us when it comes to seeing one of the biggest superheroes in the genre brought to life. WithMan of Steelfollowing as many superhero movie conventions as it subverts, the 2013 release offers an interesting example of what aSuperman moviecan be, and one that’s only gotten more noteworthy in the years that have come since without a solo Superman follow-up....

WARNING: Spoilers ahead for And Just Like That season 3, episode 11. And Just Like That’s latest episode may have given us the perfect ending for our heroine, Carrie Bradshaw. Much to the fandom’s surprise, it was recently announced thatAnd Just Like Thatseason 3 will be the show’s last, and thus, the characters' storylines will be wrapped up with a two-part finale from theSex and the Citysequel series. Much ofAnd Just Like Thatseason 3 was taken up byCarrie and Aidan’s toxic relationship, in which she bent over backwards to try and make their romance work....

Apple has added Hawaii as the seventh U.S. state to support digital IDs through its Wallet app, and you’ll be able to try the new feature starting today. Apple first introduced its Wallet ID programback in September 2021with Arizona and Georgia being the first states to officially adopt the system. At the time, Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Utah were slated to follow suit, though as of August 2024, (in addition to Arizona and Georgia), Maryland, Colorado, Ohio,California, and now Hawaii, have all launched support for the digital IDs....

At this point, the post-credit scenes have become a phenomenon within the MCU. Most movies fade to black and start rolling the credits and the audience gets up from their seat, gathers their trash (if they’re the decent kind of theater-goer), and exits the theatre, maybe already starting to discuss their thoughts on the film with whoever they came along with. When the credits of an MCU movie start to roll, fans just sink back into their seats, knowing that there’s even more to come....