10 X-Men Animated Episodes That Outshine The Movies

Even with the success of several popular X-Men films in the 2000s and 2010s, X-Men: The Animated Series continued to be considered the best version of the story for many fans. Revisiting the series now shows that this isn’t just because of fond memories. Many episodes still feel fresh and actually capture the spirit of the original comic books even better than the films do.

Der Kindestod: The Scariest Villain In Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Let me tell you, not all horror villains are created equal. Some are genuinely terrifying, while others… well, a couple of teens channeling a hyena god felt more silly than scary. But then, in season two, this thing shows up – honestly, it’s the kind of monster that would give even Buffy Summers pause. It’s seriously unsettling, and I mean really scary.

5 Spooky Netflix Movies To Stream This Halloween

Here are some great Halloween movie recommendations available on Netflix! We’ve picked a nostalgic favorite from the 80s, a scary zombie movie, a Netflix film inspired by classic horror, the original movie that launched a popular horror series, and a sequel to a well-loved Halloween classic.

Janelle Monáe’s Cat in the Hat Is Real and Can Hurt You

Janelle Monáe made the costume even more impressive by staying in character – as the mischievous feline god – throughout the entire interview. She greeted everyone with a playful, over-the-top voice, somewhere between Amy Sedaris and Barney, saying, “Hello, children! Hello, grown folk! I love you!” When the interviewer tried to ask about the costume, Monáe playfully insisted she was simply being herself. Even when presented with photos of her dressed as E.T. from the previous year (which she admitted was even more frightening), Monáe, still in character as the cat, explained in a singsong voice that she could only appear on the show if Janelle Monáe allowed her to use her body.

World’s Biggest Anime Database Banned in New Censorship Ruling

Russia has blocked access to the popular anime and manga database MyAnimeList, starting October 22, 2025. The country’s media regulator, Roskomnadzor, claims the site contains “extremist” LGBTQ+ content and promotes “non-traditional sexual relations.” Russian users now see an error message when trying to visit the site, which has about 20 million users worldwide. However, officials have indicated the ban could be lifted if MyAnimeList, a Tokyo-based company, removes the objectionable content.

John Williams & Steven Spielberg Reunite for Upcoming Sci-Fi Movie

At a recent event at the Julliard School celebrating the life and work of John Williams, the school’s president, Damian Woetzel, shared that Williams is currently collaborating with Steven Spielberg in Los Angeles on an upcoming film. The information was originally reported by journalist Doug Adams.

Long Live Claude Whelan, Slow Horses’s Finest Failure

Claude Whelan was never really equipped for the job. I suspect he realized that himself, maybe even from the beginning, despite trying to convince himself he could lead a team of spies like a simple summer program. He became head of MI5 because those who appointed him wanted someone predictable, someone who wouldn’t take risks. He lacked cunning and mistakenly thought he was brilliant, a dangerous combination in the world of espionage. Now he’s likely gone, forced to resign after pushing his luck too far. Though he was a poor leader who hindered crucial intelligence gathering and nearly caused a catastrophe with his delusions of grandeur, it was certainly entertaining to watch him struggle.

Sounds Like Frankie Muniz Needs to Call Hilary Duff

The story started when Frankie Muniz appeared on Hilary Duff’s Disney Channel show in 2002. While on set, he mentioned to Duff’s mom that he was filming a movie where he played a character similar to a young James Bond. Duff’s mom then convinced Hilary to play Natalie Connors in the film – Muniz had actually hoped Kristin Kreuk from Smallville would get the part. Muniz admitted he wasn’t entirely happy with the decision, but clarified it wasn’t because he didn’t want Hilary involved, though he felt he’d already revealed too much about the situation.

3 Prime Video Shows With Perfect Episodes From Start To Finish

Amazon Prime Video benefits from the huge financial resources of its parent company, Amazon, so its shows generally have high production values. But, as with any streaming service, a large budget doesn’t guarantee a good show, and some of their series haven’t been successful.