10 Game-Changing Sci-Fi Movies That Rewrote The Rules

Throughout movie history, theSci-Figenre keeps pushing boundaries to achieve bigger and better things. One of the first movies ever made was a sci-fi film,Georges Méliès’A Trip to the Moonin 1902.It used trick photography to tell its story, showing that even at the start, science fiction gave filmmakers a unique chance to do something unlike anything else seen in movies. This directly led toFritz Lang delivering his masterpiece, the sci-fi filmMetropolis....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1488 words · Leah Clark

10 Hilarious Far Side Comics That Will Change How You Look At Family

Some of Gary Larson’s best jokes inThe Far Sidefocus on the natural hilarity of the family. Many of these comics are funny simply because they’re so relatable, despite featuring the common, outlandish tropes found in Larson’s comics. Yet, these Far Side families, while hilariously relatable, may just change how you see your own. Family is one of the most important things someone can have in their lives. Whether they’re the ones you’re born with or the ones you find along the way, families are always there to celebrate the highs and help through the lows....

July 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1739 words · Christine Mitchell

10 Rock Songs That Defined The Genre In The Early 2000s

Rockmusicwas in an interesting artistic position by the early 2000s. The initial peak of ’90s grunge (good for any playlist) had all but faded out as the decade turned over. Meanwhile, the latter half of the ’90s had been largely dominated by pop music, like boy bands (boththe greatestandthe underrated) as well as solo female acts. But significant rock music continued to live between the margins during this time, and by the beginning of the 2000s,the genre decided it was time for another revival....

July 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1796 words · John Brown

7 Canceled Sci-Fi Shows That Didn't Get Closure

It’s not uncommon for a TV show of any genre to get canceledbefore the story reaches a satisfying conclusion, but this is especially true for science fiction. Due to the scope and scale of sci-fi projects, there have been many instances of well-crafted series ending before their time, even though there was a lot more story to explore. Thesci-fi show cancellations that don’t make sensehurt even more because viewers who have stuck with the show from the beginning don’t get the long-awaited payoffs and never discover the fates of beloved characters....

July 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1524 words · Sarah Morrison

9-1-1 Season 9 Could Return To A Long-Forgotten Original Plan For Eddie

9-1-1has created iconic romantic and platonic bonds alike over the years, but one duo’s dynamic has untapped potential that season 9 needs to capitalize on. The first-responder drama premiered in 2018 on Fox, but the hit procedural moved to ABC in 2025-07-07-1’s intense disastersremained, with stressful and absurd storylines both running throughout seasons 7 and 8. Yet, for all the drama,9-1-1has heartwarming momentsthat balance it all out, whether it’s Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Howard “Chimney” Han (Kenneth Choi) welcoming in their second child, or Evan “Buck” Buckley (Oliver Stark) embracing his bisexuality....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · Amanda Brooks

After Its Hit Debut, Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Has a New Series In the Works

After captivating fans with its bold characters and emotional storytelling,Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercuryis returning in a fresh form. A new spin-off manga titledMobile Suit Gundam: The Witch of Mercury: Frontier of Youthwill begin serialization on May 23 via Comic Newtype. The announcement follows months of fan speculation about whether the beloved characters Sletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran would return in future media. Unlike the original anime’s spacefaring political drama, this new series offers a more grounded setting, according toOricon News....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Jonathan Watson

Alan Ritchson's Reacher Season 4 BTS Reveal Might Have Hinted Which Book The Amazon Show Will Adapt Next

Alan Ritchson recently gave behind-the-scenes details aboutReacherseason 4’s production that seemingly hinted at the book the Amazon show will adapt next. AfterReacher’s successful runof three seasons, theAmazon Prime Video detective seriesis about to expand its lore with two confirmed installments. While one isReacherseason 4, the other is a spin-off focusing onMaria Sten’s Neagley. TheNeagleyspin-off will be the first installment in the series to present an original narrative that has little to do with the stories explored inLee Child’s originalJack Reacherbooks....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 718 words · Jasmine Davenport

Alan Wake Remastered Release Date Confirmed

The 2021 PlayStation Showcase has good news for horror game fans. A remaster of one of the best titles in the genre has received a release date, and it’s very soon. Those looking to fill out their October playlist with solid horror games can go ahead and addAlan WakeRemastered. With rumors abound ofAlan Wake Remasteredbeing in development, Remedy Entertainment officially came out and announced the title earlier this week. The timing of this made it a shoo-in for the PlayStation Showcase, and the event didn’t disappoint....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Carmen Harris

Best Games To Play When Sick

Summary Feeling sick can be terrible, especially when a person doesn’t feel as if they have the energy to do anything other thanstay in bedor curl up on the couch with a box of tissues and a blanket. Thankfully, the creation of video games, means players aren’t stuck watching the same couple of shows on the TV when they aren’t feeling their best. While long periods of screen time may make a person feel worse, these games are great ways to spend those sick days as they require little energy to enjoy them and don’t have so much happening on screen that it makes the player motion sick; these games are the best to sit down and enjoy....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Mrs. Lindsay Gill

China's Newest Anime Is Taking Animation to New Heights, But One-Punch Man's Director Is Not Impressed: "It's a Shame"

China’s animation scene is booming, withSuper Cubeemerging as one of the most ambitious new titles to hit streaming platforms. Fusing sci-fi elements with fast-paced action and sleek visuals, episode 7 in particular has sparked a wave of praise among fans for its dynamic animation style and high-stakes storytelling. With its visually charged sequences and unique narrative twist, it is clear thatSuper Cubeis raising the bar for Chinese anime, known locally as donghua....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Jared Gray

Criminal Minds Season 3 Ruined Its Most Nerve-Wracking Plot Twist With An Unnecessary Move

WhenCriminal Mindsfirst began on CBS, it was the kind of show that promised main cast members were not safe, but that particular type of plot twist was absent for years before reappearing inCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3. In the early seasons of the series, characters like Elle (Lola Glaudini), Hotch (Thomas Gibson), and Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) saw unsubs invade their homes. Gideon (Mandy Patinkin) even lost his life to an unsub after retirement....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Timothy Solis

Demon Slayer Fans Hate Waiting, But Infinity Castle’s Sequel Delay Is Actually a Blessing

The first installment inDemon Slayer’sInfinity Castlefilm trilogy has been released in Japan as of July 18, completely crushing the box office just days after its debut. During its first weekend in theaters, the film amassed ¥7.3 billion (over $45 million), beatingDemon Slayer: Mugen Train’srecord by a landslide. AlthoughMugen Trainhas been the highest-grossing anime filmof all time since 2020,Infinity Castleis already preparing to defeat its record, even before the movie has released in countries outside of Japan....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Dr. Christian Vaughn DDS

Destiny 2 Player Defeats Grasp of Avarice's Phry'Zhia Solo on Their Phone

It’s been a little over a month sinceDestiny 2’s 30th Anniversary Pack was released, and since then players have been engaging with the Dares of Eternity activity as well as the Grasp of Avarice Dungeon. Both new additions are great for the game because they offer a lot of loot to look forward to, and they can also be quite challenging depending on their difficulty setting and how players approach them....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Benjamin Henry