Over the years, Google has dominated the market for making our lives more convenient. From cellphones to smart lightbulbs, you can be guaranteed to find a product made or supported by Google in your home. One area in particular that Google has proven to be popular in is the media streaming market. Google Chromecast is one of the most popular streaming dongles out there. This portable, affordable device allows users to wirelessly stream Netflix, Spotify, HBO, Hulu, and more from mobile devices and PCs to TVs....

Much like any roller coaster, the manufactured fright of horror movies can be a lot of fun. Often times, horror is cheap to make, and consequently, it’s earned a poor reputation. Many of the stories can feel exploitative, or redundant. But fear is an unflinching, primal reflection of ourselves, and reveals what society perceives to be monstrous. Most are exciting tales of survival, but there are countless sub-genres. While some horror can explore social commentary, horror-comedies truly stand apart....

Most of the controversies about the DCEU revolve around its characterization of famous comic book heroes. While some love the new versions of Batman, Superman, The Flash and Lex Luthor - including how they contrast to previous representations of these characters, some despited these and believed the DCEU strayed too much from the original DC characters. Some superheroes, instead, made their first-ever appearance in movies - Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Shazam - and fans were relieved to finally see them come to the big screen....

Someone as tough as Hellboy has to have some pretty formidable foes in order to even remain interesting, demon or not. That’s why pitting him up against some giants in the Hellboy reboot was an ingenious idea, even if the movie itself was all over the place. Facing strong monsters is crucial to Hellboy’s story, especially since he’s often the most powerful being in the room himself. Some of the creatures he’s gone up against have fallen a bit flat, often due to the limitations of visual media and special effects, but movie makers usually give the big red monkey something he can really pound his five-fingered Mary into....

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has had a long career in Hollywood despite his young age. He worked steadily as a child actor, appearing in movies and the sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun before moving onto the more interesting adult phase of his career. He quickly solidified himself as a genuine talent and began building an impressive career. His versatility as an actor has caught the eye of some of the best filmmakers in the world which has allowed him to be a part of some truly great films....

The original Star Wars trilogy remains one of the most culturally influential franchises in film history, making icons out of its stars like Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. And while it’s hard to imagine any other actors in their roles, we came very close to having a much different looking Star Wars cast. Before cameras even started rolling, George Lucas searched for the perfect Han Solo, Princess Leia and other soon-to-be famous characters....

There’s nothing quite like cringe comedy. Cringe comedy is amazing because we get to watch painfully awkward situations unfold from a safe distance. One of the reasons this genre is so funny is because of how relatable it is. We could all pinpoint situations in our lives that have reached the level of awkwardness depicted on these TV shows, yet luckily don’t have to engage in these impossibly cringe-worthy interactions....

Sequels are still a bit of a taboo in cinema. Sometimes, just saying the world “sequel” will earn you some sneers and maybe even a guffaw. The main problem people have with sequels is they feel they are ultimately not needed, which is true in many cases. Also, a sequel is often born from a need to bank on the first movie’s financial success. Some people find that to be tacky, but that’s show business....

Given how many available options are out there, it is definitely hard to pick the one that’s best adapted to your needs. Removing all non-English applications, as well as the ones that are not relevant enough, too pricey or not interesting enough, we got a list of a few good apps that we’d like to share with you. Editor’s Note: This is part of a new series where we dig down and present to you some of the best apps and software tools available for professionals....

When the rain starts pouring, the snow starts falling, and the temperatures make it too chilly to play outside, family play days are now forced to be indoors. Thanks to helpful sites like Pinterest, we now have plenty of DIY crafts to work on as a family when we’re forced to stay indoors, but what about other forms of entertainment like movies? Families, thankfully, have networks like Disney and Nickelodeon to keep their children entertained but let’s talk about movies that exceed the others....

Residential VoIP services differ from landlines or mobile phone connections. They are cheaper, and you can set them up within minutes due to their plug-and-play systems. It allows you to port your number into the new phone service without getting a new one. Some services allow you to your existing telephone to make and receive calls. Moreover, set up a redirection service between the telephone network and internet cable during an internet outage....

Disney’s The Mandalorian has received a heap of praise since its release and the wait for a new episode each week can be excruciating for fans. Set in the Star Wars universe, the show follows a renowned bounty hunter who has taken it upon himself to protect and care for a valuable bounty rather than turn it in. ‘It’ being the super-cute ‘Baby Yoda’ that fans have come to adore....

If a movie about time travel and a possibly mentally unhinged teenage boy who hallucinates a deranged looking giant bunny doesn’t sound appealing to you, then clearly you’ve never seen Donnie Darko. This quirky independent film is difficult to describe but impossible to forget, and it’s clear that the movie’s writer and director, Richard Kelly, wanted to create a thought provoking and unusual movie that would stick in it’s audience’s minds long after the final credits rolled....

Horror movies always feel right at home in the deep, dark woods. Stranding protagonists in the middle of a forest of trees has always been a fear tactic, and for many people, it is a more relatable fear than being in a dark cave or lost at sea. Relatable, because those viewers like to go camping. Now, obviously in a horror movie, they ask for your last words when you arrive at summer camp, and staying in an isolated cabin is basically staying in a coffin, but this list isn’t about all that....

Disney has created so many memorable characters, and a great deal of these are animals. From supportive sidekicks and household pets to featured creatures with lifelike characteristics, there are lots of furry friends to love. Whether someone has a particular Disney animal that they are into or whether someone just always favors the animals over the humans, these are the gifts to know, enjoy, buy and give. There are toys, decorations, kitchen items, clothes and other ideas that are sure to please fans on holidays, birthdays, milestones and random days, too, since presenting a present is always a good idea....

The 1990s saw cinema return to the independent scene in the United States as young renegade filmmakers took on Hollywood and started to win. Names like Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, and Robert Rodriguez proved that they didn’t need Hollywood money to make their masterpieces. Meanwhile, international cinema took a turn as well. The horror genre roared to life in Asian countries while Germany and France continued to experiment, and Hong Kong grew into the action capital of the world....

Animated films have been around for almost as long as film has, with filmmakers experimenting with stop-motion animation as early as 1899. The 1930s and the 1950s brought on the golden age for animation with the production company Disney leading the way. Animation tells stories that appeal to children and adults alike. Most of what children watch is animated, with some exceptions. This gives way for many favorite childhood films being animated....

The clown’s reputation has shifted dramatically in recent years. Once a harmless staple at birthdays and circuses, the clown is now as synonymous with horror as ghosts and vampires. They incite fear in a way that actual monsters don’t. The origin of the evil clown varies. Some credit the Italian opera Pagliacci as the source of the subversion, whereas others claim it’s serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Regardless, the evil clown is an enduring archetype in the media....

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Now, anime is a regular part of the daily pop culture diet, with live-action remakes, sequels, and spinoffs always available on a variety of streaming services. There’s some really great anime that falls under the radar just because of sheer volume. Others were from a bygone era and never really got their chance to shine in theaters outside of Japan. There are a few Studio Ghibli selections on the list, but these titles and directors might be new to you....