The 1950s not only gave us several enduring cinematic classics, but also spurred the movie industry forward unlike ever before. The movie industry was still in its early stages, and it wasn’t until this decade that it really began establishing itself as an art form. Alfred Hitchcock was making his mark. Technicolor film was starting to take hold. James Dean had the younger viewers swooning. What were the very best films to come out of this golden era?...

Although punk is distinctly more rough-edged than glam rock with its metal spikes, black leather, and mohawks, it was still heavily influenced by the 1970s counterculture championed by David Bowie. Glam rock is about all things flamboyant and androgynous, and what’s more flamboyant than a mohawk, anyway? Glam rock was born in Britain, where rock-n-rollers took to glittery makeup, platform shoes, and outrageous costumes. They defied all social expectations and gender norms to strut about in metallic outfits....

One of the most common story tropes in anime involves demons from the depths of hell, who rise above to Earth and spread terror and fear. But some anime series break from that with demons that are far from usual, often exhibiting unexpected traits and story twists. As a general rule, the anime genre dictates how the demons come across. For example, shonen anime tends to play demonic characters straight, while isekai anime tends to have elements that make them unique....

Many wars have been featured in film, but no other war has been the backdrop to as many movies as World War II. This makes sense, of course, given how many angles a filmmaker can take when approaching WWII: life in the trenches and life at home; the Holocaust, secret plots, and POW camps; soldier stories, Hitler Youth, and government officials; both Axis and Allied powers. World War II was global, complex, intricate, and comprised of more than a million events and individual stories....

Not all anime series and movies are suitable for all audiences, especially when they introduce elements that are overtly sexual, gratuitously violent, or mature and inappropriate for kids. That’s where censorship comes into play. In anime, censorship has been employed to add, change, or remove aspects of a show that are unpalatable for various reasons, often in a move to adhere to laws and guidelines that would otherwise disqualify them from broadcast....

You just don’t outgrow model-building. This satisfying hobby never gets old, especially when you create something you’re proud of. Whether you’re new to model-building, or you’re a model-building fiend, there are model kits for all levels. Model kits come in all kinds of material, including wood, metal, plastic, and even paper, so you might want to try out a few different types to see what you like best. Here are the best model building kits for adults who want to spend time creating something epic and impressive!...

The Simpsons is no longer just a TV series—it’s a thread in the fabric of modern society, woven by the artisan hands of Matt Groening. The show has outlasted social eras and political changes, seen film stars come and go, fortunes squandered, and has done it all with an assuredness that no other show can equally boast. The adventures of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie are as re-watchable as television gets, with the show never appearing to age with any significance....

Over the last few years, the term “legacy sequel” has become part of modern parlance in cinema. As movies from decades ago surge back into pop consciousness, it surprises no one to see Hollywood wanting to capitalize on that nostalgia. These legacy sequels are easy enough to explain: they’re essentially direct sequels to movies that debuted long ago. But as far as why they’re popular among viewers? Well, those reasons are vastly different from the general state of sequel overload in Hollywood....

If you think anime is only for kids, think again! There are lots of dark anime series that have mature themes, gratuitous blood and gore, frequent deaths, and even sexual content. (Think R-rated movies.) Dark anime is technically not a genre but rather a classification that focuses more on the exploration of death, trauma, psychologically disturbing concepts, and explicit mature content. It may look and feel the same as your typical shonen or shojo anime series, but you’ll come across scenes that are plenty more gruesome, hair-raising, stomach-churning, and emotionally devastating....

A traditional TV sitcom is fun, light-hearted, and brightly lit. It features likable characters who have relatable flaws, who might even make concerted efforts to overcome those flaws. Over the course of the show, traditional sitcom characters tend to grow into “better people”—and they might even fall in love along the way (often with another main character) so the show can end on a happy note. Positivity and laughter are the main goals of traditional sitcoms....

Techy gadgets are all good and fun in your living room, in your kitchen, in your home office… but have you thought about geekifying your bathroom? You probably haven’t, given that most people don’t spend much time in there beyond taking a shower and using the toilet. But why not level up your bathroom? There are plenty of practical and functional benefits to doing so, and they won’t cost you an arm or a leg....

Is there anything more disappointing than a movie whose premise sounds amazing , only for it to be so poorly executed that you can’t help but be angry? It pains me when a writer or director has a golden egg in their hands and then breaks it into a million pieces—not only because their film sucks, but because it taints all future attempts at a similar premise. To be fair, a “wasted potential” movie can still be an enjoyable movie to watch, but you’ll always have that nagging feeling of “What if?...

Anime has exploded in popularity over the past few decades, with mainstream titles like Naruto , Attack on Titan , One Piece , and My Hero Academia leading the charge. Many anime series have spawnd video game spin-offs. For example, the Naruto and Dragon Ball series have several fighting games to their name. Yu-Gi-Oh! has come out with many video games, and Pokemon released as anime and video game simultaneously....

The infamous Orson Welles once said during an interview: “It’s easy to make a good movie; it’s hard to make a great one.” Coming from a filmmaker who specialized in great movies, the admission is nothing short of a stunning insight into the mind of cinema’s most venerated auteurs. Easy to make a good movie? A bold statement. However, even if you could make a great movie, it’s a whole different level to create a movie that’s considered a masterpiece....

Bards have a special place in the history of Dungeons & Dragons . After all, what’s the point of risking your life to save the world if no one ever hears the stories of how you pulled it off? In Dungeons & Dragons , the Bard class represents the minstrels and storytellers of the world, who serve as the face of a party outside combat but can also use their magic to change the tides of battle....

From tracking the movements of wild beasts to taking out enemies from a distance with razor-sharp accuracy, Rangers are one of the coolest fantasy archetypes featuring some of the coolest tropes. However, when it comes to Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition , Rangers seem to lack the oomph that many classes have. Their abilities are vastly different compared to previous versions of D&D, making them one of the more difficult classes to play now....

Few classes in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition have the same potential for fun roleplay as the Warlock. Warlocks are the keepers of dark secrets and mysterious origins, with a diverse range of powers and builds available to them. But between choosing a patron and having limited spell slots, it can be a bit overwhelming to play a Warlock for the first time. That’s where this Warlock guide for beginners comes in!...

Whether you’re looking to keep entertained without spending any money or you’re just feeling nostalgic, there’s actually a wealth of fun and good times to be had on the Internet Archive . For the most part, you probably know it for the Wayback Machine feature, which stores snapshots of what websites used to look like all the way back to 1996. But the site also has lots of other features....

Despite all the examples of toxic masculinity in film , it’s the image of a strong, positive, healthy masculinity that’s far more embraced by viewers around the world. Painting the ideals of manhood can be hard, but when done well, the characters that do so push deeper into cinema’s rich history—and healthy masculinity doesn’t always look the same. Here are our picks for the best examples of positive masculinity in movies and what it is that makes them healthy....

Animal Crossing wouldn’t be Animal Crossing without its lineup of unique and quirky villagers. While you don’t have much control over which villagers move to your town or island, there are some villagers that we all wish would move in. With the addition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons , Nintendo has introduced even more villagers. This list includes a ranking of fan-favorite Animal Crossing villagers from every game that’s been released so far....