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9 Most Perfect Superhero Shows of the Last 20 Years, Ranked

  • Collider ranks nine superhero shows from the past 20 years.
  • *X-Men ’97* is praised as both a continuation and an accessible starting point.
  • *Watchmen* and *Invincible* stand out for thoughtful storytelling and character work.

Collider ranks nine superhero shows from the past 20 years that it considers close to perfect, arguing that the strongest combine well-paced plots, compelling character arcs and action. The article highlights how some series have also used the genre to explore social issues and develop ideas from their…

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The 10 Greatest Grimdark Books of All Time, Ranked

  • Grimdark fantasy centres on bleakness and moral ambiguity.
  • The ranking includes ten books that shaped the subgenre.
  • War, political intrigue and dangerous magic recur.

The article ranks ten fantasy books that shaped or exemplify grimdark, a subgenre marked by bleak settings, morally compromised characters and cynical views of heroism. It argues that grimdark’s roots reach back before the term became popular, and highlights how its books challenge familiar high-fantasy conventions. The examples…

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‘Wildwood’ Director Travis Knight on AI: ‘An Amazing Piece of Technology’ But ‘I’m Not Embracing It at All’

  • Travis Knight rejects generative AI replacing artists.
  • “Wildwood” took 16 years to complete.
  • He says stop motion reflects human creativity and emotion.

“Wildwood” director Travis Knight said he is not embracing generative AI, arguing that technology is valuable when it helps artists express themselves but harmful when it replaces them. He said computers cannot convey human experience because they have never felt emotions, a concern he sees as especially relevant…

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The 10 Most Universally Acclaimed Books of the 21st Century, Ranked

  • The article ranks ten acclaimed books published since 2001.
  • It weighs awards, sales, critical praise and reader popularity.
  • The excerpt discusses Harry Potter, The Road and The Nightingale.

The article presents ten 21st-century books it describes as “universally acclaimed”, judging their standing by a combination of awards, sales, critical praise and reader affection. It argues that these books show how works ranging from popular fantasy to literary fiction can reach wide audiences and leave a lasting…

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Masters of the Universe director doesn’t know if a sequel is on the way after streaming success

  • The film’s streaming success has not secured a sequel.
  • Director Travis Knight says the decision is beyond his control.
  • Knight has not confirmed whether he would return.

Director Travis Knight says he does not know whether a sequel to *Masters of the Universe* will be made, despite the film’s strong performance on streaming. The decision rests with the studio and its partners, so the reported success has not yet guaranteed a follow-up. Knight said the…

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Forget Modern Sci-Fi, ‘Klara and the Sun’s Jenna Ortega and Taika Waititi Find Soul in Classic Cinema

  • *Klara and the Sun* blends comedy with grief and questions about humanity.
  • Jenna Ortega used Buster Keaton as a reference for Klara’s physical comedy.
  • Taika Waititi says balancing humour and drama required experimentation.

Taika Waititi’s film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s *Klara and the Sun* combines comedy with themes of grief, love and whether technology can imitate people. Jenna Ortega and Waititi say the film’s humour helps make its emotional moments more affecting, while Klara’s attempts to understand human behaviour drive both…

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20 Years Later, Christopher Nolan’s Most Underrated Movie Is a Different Experience Every Time

  • *The Prestige* returns to cinemas for its 20th anniversary in 2027.
  • Borden’s trick depends on his identical twin.
  • Angier’s machine creates a deadly duplicate each time.

Christopher Nolan’s 2006 film *The Prestige* is returning to cinemas in 2027 for its 20th anniversary. The story of rival magicians Alfred Borden and Robert Angier rewards repeat viewing, as its twists and clues become clearer once viewers know how the illusions work. Borden’s apparent ability to teleport…

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10 Great Movies That Confirm Fantasy Is the Best Genre

  • Fantasy films can pair spectacle with deeper themes.
  • *Barbie* uses an imaginary world to examine real social pressures.
  • The examples span animation, gothic fantasy and comedy.

The article argues that fantasy is an unusually flexible film genre, able to entertain while exploring complex ideas and emotions. It highlights ten films from different eras and styles as evidence, including *Barbie*, *Beauty and the Beast* and *Edward Scissorhands*. In *Barbie*, Greta Gerwig uses the clash between…

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‘Outlander’s Sam Heughan Officially Joins Taylor Sheridan’s Favorite Streamer

  • Sam Heughan joins Paramount+ thriller Ascent.
  • Viola Davis leads as a corporate fixer.
  • The series is in development with no release date.

Sam Heughan, best known for playing Jamie Fraser in Outlander, has joined Ascent, a thriller series in development at Paramount+. He will star alongside Viola Davis, whose character leads a corporate crisis firm and tries to save her estranged daughter. Heughan will play Conal, one of the firm’s…

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The only person in Hollywood allowed to call Billy Bob Thornton a hillbilly: “There’s a certain stigma”

  • Thornton says “hillbilly” carries a stigma about Southern people.
  • Robert Duvall was the one person he let use the term.
  • Thornton created his own material to avoid typecasting.

Billy Bob Thornton says he accepted being called a “hillbilly” by Robert Duvall, his friend and mentor, but objected when people from outside the South used the label. He has described a stigma attached to Southern identity, including assumptions that Southerners are bigoted or unintelligent. Early in his…

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