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Some of the great films throughout history explore the complicated moral aftereffects of the collective mob mentality. There, is, of course,Fritz Lang’s masterworkM, wherePeter Lorre’s murderer of children faces a frothing-mad mob by reciting what we can now identify as one of the most iconic film monologues of all time. There is alsoSpike Lee’s timelessDo The Right Thing, where a racially divided borough erupts into cacophony, pitting neighbors and small business owners against one another when a young Black man and neighborhood fixture named Radio Raheem is murdered by the NYPD....

While Marvel Studios clearly had ideas about heading towardsThe Avengerswhen they set about making their own films starting withIron Man, it wasn’t until their fifth film—Captain America: The First Avenger—that they were making a movie whileThe Avengerswas rocking and rolling and getting geared up to start production. Not only that, but the 1940s-setCaptain Americawould serve as the audience’s lead-in to the experimentalThe Avengers, and thus needed to tee up major plot points whilealsointroducing a major new superhero....

I loveThe GodfatherandFamily Guy. While they aren’t linked by genre, characters, or actors, both are among the most recognizable pieces of media ever created. So, you may imagine my inner conflict when, in one of the show’s most iconic moments, Peter (Seth Macfarlane) admits to his family that he “did not care forThe Godfather,” claiming that “it insists upon itself.” It’s a hilariously Peter thing to say, as he tries to sound smarter than he is....

For years the advice on charging a smartphones to full capacity before disconnecting it flip-flopped depending on who you asked. Now, however, there seems to be consensus, and the manufacturers have weighed in, confirming that it doesn’t matter and you can unplug your phone before it’s fully charged (with no issue). Modern smartphones use lithium-ion batteries, which don’t need a full charge. In fact, it’s better to do partial charges anyway as you’ll find out....

​​​​​​After a successful first-season 24-episode run,Jujutsu Kaisenput itself at the forefront of new-age shonen anime among the likes ofBlack CloverandDemon Slayer. With a unique blend of cool characters, amazing powers, and just the right amount of comedy, fans are hopeful for a season two announcement. In the meantime, just as the anime ended in March, aJujutsu Kaisenfilm was announced. And on Thursday, a second 30-second teaser trailer dropped, which gave fans a taste of what kind of movie we could be expecting....

From creatorSteve Levitan(Modern Family), the Hulu original comedy seriesRebootfollows the stars of an early 2000s family sitcom, calledStep Right Up, as they reunite for a reimagined reboot. Actors Reed (Keegan-Michael Key), Bree (Judy Greer), Clay (Johnny Knoxville), and Zack (Calum Worthy) must face their own dysfunction and unresolved issues, if they’re ever going to get their lives and careers back on track. During this 1-on-1 interview with Collider, Key talked about how being a comedy creator himself raises the bar for the comedy projects he wants to get involved with, the appeal of this particular series, why he finds the concept ofRebootso brilliant, feeling it was crucial to at least show bits of the original show that they’re rebooting, the messy relationship between Reed and Bree, Reed’s secret love of all the drama, and being more discerning now when it comes to how far he’s willing to go for comedy....

DreamWorks Animation’sKung Fu Pandatrilogy is just as much a martial arts epic as it is a family comedy. Across the three theatrical films released from 2008 to 2016, the adventures of Dragon Warrior Po (Jack Black), Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) and the Furious Five in the Valley of Peace achieved an enthralling blend of spiritual awareness, character-based humor and captivating drama. However, the series' greatest asset may not be found in its characters, story or even Jack Black’s vocal performance, but in its inspired action animation....

Leigh Whannellhas been in theInsidiousbusiness for a while now. The franchise mainstay created the international horror hit with hisSawcollaboratorJames Wanback in 2010, and four films later, he’s written and acted in every installment, and even directedChapter 3. And at his side through every film has beenLin Shaye, the quirky ghost hunter turned leading lady who ended up being the inspiration for the latest sequel,Insidious: The Last Key. Four films in and struggling to find something new to say in theInsidiousverse, Whannell cracked the story by leaning into Elise’s backstory, digging into what makes the gifted empath tick, and giving Shaye a vehicle for one of the best performances of her career....

George Millerrevealed inan interview last yearthat his original intent forMad Max: Fury Roadwas to release it in black and white. While that never happened, he revealed ablack-and-white cutfor the film would be available on a later home release. For fans who’ve been waiting ever so patiently for that day to finally come, we have good news for you. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced that theMad Max High Octane Collectionwill be arriving on December 6....

The Real Housewives of New JerseySeason 14 has finally come to an end — and thefinale was just as explosive as the fans expected. The finale showed the ladies sitting down together to have dinner. But that’s when the tensions among all of them boiled over the most onthe reality series. After all the drama that ensued,Melissa Gorgaseems to think that there’s no going back! The reality star spoke toBravoTVabout whatDolores Cataniacalled the “Last Supper” at the Rails Steakhouse....

What would the Sundance Film Festival be without coming of age dramedies featuring young teens in unique-yet-familiar situations? They all exist on a spectrum, but at some point a young person (usually male) is going to learn some very important life lessons such as “Your parents are flawed individuals” and “Your crush will break your heart.” It’s a formula as familiar as any blockbuster, butChad Hartigan’sMorris from Americaexecutes it fairly well thanks to likable characters and strong performances....

Several ways to scale a business include opening more locations or widening the customer base. Some businesses cater almost exclusively to one gender or another, which leaves out a significant portion of the population. McAllister Auto has more male clients than female ones, which puts them at a great disadvantage.Georgie and Mandy’s MarriageSeason 1, Episode 13, “McAllister Auto Loves the Ladies,” is all about women. According to the logline below, Georgie (Montana Jordan) and Audrey (Rachel Bay Jones) put down their differences to take advantage of a golden opportunity and widen their customer base by being more appealing to women....

HBO released new images and posters forHouse of the Dragon, the first series spinoff of the medieval fantasy hitGame of Thrones. Set two hundred years before the events ofGame of Thrones, the spinoff series will focus on House Targaryen and how they ruled the Westeros continent with the help of mighty dragons. While none of the new images feature the show’s true stars, the dragons, we can already see the main cast ofHouse of the Dragonready to fight for the Iron Throne....