Typically, films like to create a canon and a universe, in which, a certain number of things actually ‘happened’ in the world. Take Star Wars, for example. There is a huge universe full of films, books, TV shows, games, and many other entities that ‘happened’ in the world of the characters we follow. When Disney took over, Star Wars had much of its canon reduced to nothing more than legends, effectively retconning various story elements....

As soon as October hits, horror buffs cannot wait to sink their (fake vampire) teeth into some good old-fashioned horror films. Watching scary movies is acceptable any time throughout the year, of course, but the terror is amplified throughout the month of October thanks to Halloween. With the help of haunted houses, dimly lit pumpkins, and a brisk chill in the air, horror movies throughout the month of October just seems right....

Making it this far on Game of Thrones is already an impressive accomplishment. It’s even more impressive for an individual like Cersei Lannister, who has consistently remained one of the show’s most powerful and formidable characters. Cersei’s survival and her power have been a product of her unique strengths. These strengths stem from her personality, her actions, and character development, all of which have contributed to her being one of the dangerous and successful players in the game of thrones since the first season....

Along with the books and the films, there are other books written by Tolkien about Middle Earth such as The Hobbit and The Silmarillion. The massive amount of canon has given fans plenty of references and information to pay homage to in their art, cosplay, and tattoos. Tattoos especially are good for references to popular culture such as The Lord of the Rings because it provides fans with the opportunities to be as minimalistic or as detailed in their designs as they want to be....

Since its release, 1917 has been taking the world by storm. Between winning the Best Motion Picture - Drama award at the Golden Globes, being praised by critics and fans alike, the film has become an instant hit. Taking audiences on an incredibly emotional and thrilling journey set during World War One, 1917 is one that everyone is talking about. With a stellar cast of experienced names being mixed expertly with up-and-coming young talent, the acting on display within the film is phenomenal....

Often what fascinates people about the horror genre is its tool of subversion. Horror films tap into the fear of the unknown by constructing mysteries around their appalling truths. Twist reveals are nothing new in movies, but when the entire twist revolves around whom the villain really is, that can change everything about a movie. In 2022, Scream returned, and once again, it revealed the bad guy was not who anyone expected, doing it by tying the movie’s young cast to the characters from the original movie....

If Albus Dumbledore had a Sterling Pound for every time the Sorting Hat misjudged someone, he’d probably have enough to give Hogwarts a modern facelift. Every fan knows that both Dumbledore and the Sorting Hat are not infallible. They have both, in fact, made mistakes over their tenure at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Some of these mistakes have indeed, resonated throughout the Wizarding World. Even something as seemingly minute as sorting children into Hogwarts houses can have certain butterfly effects....

Plenty of people will agree that the 1980s was the best decade for horror. That era was hot on the heels of the 1970s, a period that paved the way for the genre we know today. Yet in the 1980s, horror was more prolific than ever, thanks to advances in distribution and special effects. The groundwork had been laid, and filmmakers were celebrating a renaissance. From slashers to haunted houses, the ’80s were a thrilling time....

Hackaday.com pointed us to this custom rack sporting 160 Mac Minis that was originally posted by Steve’s blog. There isn’t a whole lot of information about where exactly the rack is being used, but Steve said the goal was to replace Xserve by coming up “with a way to get the same or better CPU core density into a standard 2′ by 2′ datacenter rack.” The custom 160 Mac mini rack provided him with 640 cores—compared to his 40 Xserve setup at 320 cores per rack....

Google is adding some new space-saving features to its Photos app on both the web and iOS. A new feature rolling out to the web client starting Wednesday will give the option to downgrade photos previous backed up in full resolution to the compressed mode in order to save space. And on iOS, there’s a new “Free up space” button being added to the settings menu that deletes already backed up photos…...

Pathfinder: Warth of the Righteous is an old-school RPG game with modern trappings. However, unlike Divinity’s new Baldurs Gate game, Wrath immediately shows what you’re dealing with in its character creation screen. The range of choice feels fantastic, and it’s only really a shame the opening acts are so railroaded with correct choices. Speaking of choices, this isn’t BG3; there’s a lot of text, and while many decisions affect the game....

Movie posters are essentially their own form of art. Over the decades of the movie industry, designers have perfected the many techniques needed to create a compelling film poster. We’ve seen some incredible ones over the years and some less than great variations. The science fiction genre is one of the biggest in Hollywood and has allowed designers to make some truly legendary posters. They are usually the most creative pieces of art in the industry, but many of them hold secret details you might not have known....

One of the most popular heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is Thor , played by Chris Hemsworth, one of the original Avengers. While the God of Thunder is a force to be reckoned with, without a doubt, this hero comes with quite a lot of humor. Given the success of his franchise as well as Thor’s appearances in the Avengers movies, there’s a massive fandom all around the world that is in love with him....

Listen: you can’t dismiss your follower count on Twitter as a vanity metric. Because more followers mean more influence in your industry and proven interest in your content. Besides, Twitter is the go-to social network for engaging your audience. According to the Sprout Social Index™ 2021: Accelerate, 50% of social consumers use Twitter daily and 30% want to see brands use it more. Fast-moving and so simple to use, Twitter is arguably the easiest social following to grow from zero....

The focus of almost every modern TV show is romantic relationships and all the joy and woes that go along with them. However, sometimes these shows offer us a breath of fresh air in the form of an intriguing plot befalling a couple of protagonists that share the same DNA. And just sometimes, it’s really, really good. Whether it is demons, zombies, or even each other they’re fighting, these iconic on-screen brothers never fail to entertain us....

Some anime are beloved by all who see it and have been able to make their way into the mainstream. They get tons of accolades, are celebrated by a large and active fandom, and have endless merchandise and fan art created in honour of both the show and its characters. But not animes can be so lucky. Some animes deserve a larger fanbase and more support but end up being truly underrated, even years after their initial release....

As we all know, nothing is perfect. Things can go wrong if proper precautions are not taken. Once in a while, Linux tools encounter serious vulnerabilities, and due to the nature of these tools (open-source), all tools quickly receive security fixes. When it comes to compromising a Linux server, users’ actions are responsible for most of the time. After the compromise, we know we could easily prevent the compromise by implementing a simple firewall rule....

Hollywood has delivered some terrific horror movies in 2022 so far, from the blockbusters like Nope to the smaller surprises like Barbarian. But as fans look for more scary movies to enjoy for Halloween, they might want to venture outside of Hollywood. Fans on Reddit have highlighted even more great foreign horror movies that audiences can be introduced to just in time for the spooky season. A good movie recommendation can make all the difference....

Gilmore Girls was a very unique show, in that it was a mixture of both comedy and drama in a perfect blend. The show had a style ad approach that was relatable not only for women but for every kind of demographic. With this kind of premise, there were hundreds of moments where valuable life advice was imparted to the viewer, and these quotes have an evergreen quality that can still be relatable today....

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest on HomePod before its launch including what they ordered, a new report that casts doubt on the possibility of an iPhone SE 2, rumors about an iBooks overhaul and imagining an Apple Books service, plus iOS 12 rumors and Apple’s holiday quarter results. Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Apple’s HomePod is now available to preorder, first orders arriving February 9 Apple officially details HomePod audio sources including iTunes Match and iTunes purchases...