Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s success is that almost any creative mind can make an MCU movie. 15 different directors or directing teams helmed an Infinity Saga movie and three more will join that group. For better or worse, all of those films are still recognizable as “Marvel movies.” Those 15 different come from wildly different backgrounds and styles. Some of these directors’ outings outside the MCU are better than others....

People choose to celebrate their Harry Potter love in a number of unconventional ways. From permanent tattoos to everlasting home decor, there’s no stopping someone that considers themselves a true Potter fan. If you never understood the hype of the wizarding world, but you’ve found love for some who has, you better get on board because their obsession will not cease with age. Those who endure their partners’ Harry Potter enthusiasm have even gone as far as to have Harry Potter engagement rings commissioned....

The dawn of the 2020s means that the year 1990 was officially 30 years ago. That’s a hard pill to swallow for many. Adulthood is in full swing for most ’90s kids now, which means many of them will be looking for ways to escape into the wonderful world of 1990s nostalgia. What better way to do so than through the magic of movies that have aged to perfection over the past 20-30 years?...

Love him or hate him, Kevin Smith has developed one of the biggest fan bases in cinematic history. The self-proclaimed comic-book nerd and View Askewniverse leader has remained popular since his indie debut feature Clerks in 1994. 25 years and roughly 15 movies later, Smith continues to build on his unique brand. Smith’s newest film, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, opened last week to moderate reviews but poor box-office returns. Which, of course, got us to thinking about what Smith movies are the most beloved....

The films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have produced some epic soundtracks, both with their original scores and compilations. In fact, the franchise’s first and only Oscar to date was awarded to Black Panther’s original score. An opening song is especially important in the soundtrack of any movie. If the element is overlooked by fans, it is only because it blended so perfectly with the rest of the film that it eased into the plot seamlessly, that the story was allowed to take center stage....

The X-Men are a huge part of the world of Marvel Comics and have been a major ongoing franchise for FOX. However, one huge problem also stuck around for the studio and became increasingly worse as the movies progressed. That problem is, of course, the continuity of the films and how many issues it created. Some fans don’t necessarily realize how many issues there are with the continuity but here’s 10 that some people may not have noticed about the mutant franchise....

While Homer Simpson is one of the least intelligent characters on television, his daughter Lisa is well-known as one of the smartest. At the tender age of eight, she already understands concepts that most adults can’t even get their heads around. As well as having a high IQ, she’s also emotionally intelligent and is able to empathize with the people around her. There are several moments in The Simpsons where Lisa demonstrates just how smart she really is....

Jon Watts leaving the director’s chair for The Fantastic Four has left the MCU movie’s development in limbo, but producer Kevin Feige recently stated that Marvel Studios is approaching some “big-name” directors. However, there’s a reason why names like Christopher Nolan and Stephen Spielberg aren’t attached to Marvel projects. The auteurs have to work within the parameters of the MCU, which would likely dilute their visions, not to mention that they have huge salaries....

There are a variety of animal documentaries out there that are perfect for animal and nature lovers to enjoy. From soothing nature documentaries to more political ones about how humans impact animals, there are many animal documentaries to choose from. For fans who love to learn about animals and are fascinated by them, these 10 documentaries are perfect to add to that Netflix watchlist. Here are 10 of the best animal documentaries that you can stream right now on Netflix....

One of the most central Star Trek relationships is that between the captain and their first officer. It’s no surprise that the most important bond in TOS was between Kirk and Spock. After all, the captain and first officer work together to lead the ship. They are the driving heart and mind of the entire operation. Ever since, all captain and first officer relationships have been core parts of each series....

It used to be considered rude to discuss politics. With that in mind, any situation involving both people and power is by its very nature political. As such, the best way to handle political situations is with informed opinions. Documentaries are a great way to learn about complex topics in a short time. Right now, Netflix offers some fantastic political documentaries. These cover a wide variety of topics and perspectives. Some strive for neutrality, while others clearly are advocating an agenda....

There’s no dancing around it: 1984’s Footloose is one of the greatest dancing movies ever made. The story of big city liver Ren (Kevin Bacon) going to a town in rural America and clashing with the town’s pastor (John Lithgow) who banned dancing makes for a compelling story that has sealed itself into the stuff of legend. As Ren brings back music and dancing to the town of Bomont, he also finds love in the rebellious daughter of the pastor, Ariel (Lori Singer)....

Canada has produced some of the most beautiful, terrifying, and hilarious films, yet many of them fall under the radar. While people know John Candy, Ryan Gosling, and maple syrup, how many can name a Canadian film director? With its strong cinematic history, Canada deserves more credit for its creative output. From David Cronenberg to Atom Egoyan to Guy Maddin, Canada has quite a few recognizable and well-known directors, many of whom have developed international reputations....

1. Do you filter ports on the firewall? A: You can filter ports on the firewall to block specific malware and protect the network from unnecessary traffic. For instance, some companies block port 21, the FTP port, when the company does not host or allow FTP communications. 2. How does tracerout or tracert work? A: traceroute and tracert work to determine the route that goes from the host computer to a remote machine....

Lionsgate releases the 10 Minutes Gone movie trailer. Directed by Brian A. Miller, the heist thriller stars Bruce Willis and Michael Chiklis. 10 Minutes Gone marks the fourth feature film collaboration between Willis and Miller. In 10 Minutes Gone, Willis portrays a mob boss named Rex, and enlists Chiklis’ Frank to round up the appropriate crew for a big-time jewel heist. When the plan goes horribly wrong and Frank loses his memory, he must piece together the facts to figure out how and why he was crossed....

A motion picture is as beautiful as its cinematography. As film is a visual medium, it should deliver a level of beauty that effectively tells the story, simply told by the subjects and objects onscreen. To measure a film’s cinematography is to consider its hue, its use of the lens, its aspect ratio, its blocking and its picturesque execution of a shot. This list will look at the most epic cinematography executed from the last decade....

It’s been half a decade since we last saw a new movie in The Expendables franchise, but a fourth one is still on the way. In fact, production on the sequel has been scheduled to begin this month since last summer. Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jason Statham are all expected to return for the latest installment, and as with the previous sequels, the fourquel will likely bring in a new roster of action movie legends to join the ensemble....

Aside from the Pixar co-productions and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, the 2000s decade was not strongest for Disney in terms of box office results. However, the House of Mouse definitely thrived with many of its TV properties, finally cracking the code of what younger audiences to watch on the Disney Channel and even on ABC. RELATED Disney+: 10 Best Animated Shows From The 1990s To Binge The 2000s were great for Disney on TV, and the abundance of iconic TV shows from that decade – which are now available on Disney+ – is proof of that....

Over 20 years since the last episode of this cult comedy show was aired, Friends continues its streak of unceasing popularity. And while we’ve learned a lot from this lovable bunch who stuck with each other through thick and thin, we also had to stick with them through occasional embarrassing scenes and awkward moments. The quarter-century that separates us from the very first episode of Friends also didn’t do the show much justice, as newer viewers will have to sit through a ton of scenes that today seem like cliches, in addition to the myriad of those that were uncomfortable to begin with....

For 12 years in the U.K. between 2015 and 2017, The Doctor Who Christmas Special was as much of a Christmas day tradition as opening presents, eating heartily and arguing with the family. Sadly, that tradition came to an end because the current show-runner Chris Chibnell and his team had reportedly “run out of festive ideas.” As sad as it is that the Christmas specials have ended, we still have the classics to rewatch....