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Over the last 45 seasons, Saturday Night Live has seen a long list of popular recurring sketches and skits. Some were so popular they led to movies, like the Blues Brothers and The Ladies Man. Others continue to be quoted to this day, like Hanz and Franz and their desire to “pump YOU up!” “two wild and crazy guys,” and “feeling verklempt.” The most popular skits have gone “viral,” blowing up online to reach millions of additional viewers after the original Saturday night air date....

Considered by many to be an auteur in the video gaming industry, Hideo Kojima is primarily famous for creating the Metal Gear Solid game franchise. Based on the preceding Metal Gear games, they were unique from other shooters due to their strong emphasis on stealth. The Metal Gear Solid games were also known for their complex storyline with arguably two main characters: Solid Snake and Big Boss. Yet what’s more interesting is the games’ cinematic approach, as Kojima was influenced by several movies....

History books say the US landed on the Moon first, but that’s not the case in sci-fi series For All Mankind. Set in 1969, the series explores an alternate timeline caused by the Soviet Union beating NASA to the historic achievement. Following various people associated with NASA, For All Mankind explores the ups and downs of the international space race. One of the launch titles for streaming service Apple TV+, the series is helmed by Ronald D....

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is one of the most popular comedies currently on television. Though it came close to cancellation not too long ago, the show was saved by NBC and now has been picked up for a seventh season. Over the years, as more people discover the police comedy, it becomes even more beloved. One show that Brooklyn Nine-Nine is often compared is The Office. There are certainly similarities between the two, both being work-place comedies filled with colorful characters....

As far as buddy-cop franchises go, Rush Hour is one of the most popular. The films featured the great pairing of Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker as very different partners on the case together. The first film helped solidify Chan as an action star in Hollywood and served as the star-making role for Tucker. Despite spawning two sequels with its returning stars, the franchise lost its popularity by the third and final film....

Quidditch is the only sport in the Harry Potter world that is really talked about at all. As the main sport played in the wizarding world, one would think it would be a game that makes a lot of sense. However, there are many things about Quidditch that are rather head-scratching. From the way the game is played at Hogwarts to the rules of the game, it doesn’t really hold up very well as a sport under close examination....

For a while now, the leading Avengers: Endgame fan theories have revolved around time travel. Doctor Strange has mastered the Time Stone, actors have been spotted in their 2012 costumes on set, and the second trailer showed us the Avengers wearing new white suits that are expected to help them travel through time. It’s pretty clear that time travel will be the key to defeating Thanos in the upcoming superhero epic....

The Jeffersons is an all-time classic sitcom. Airing on CBS between 1975 and 1985, The Jeffersons helped break new ground on primetime television by prominently featuring an interracial couple. The show has roots in All in the Family, as George and Louise Jefferson were the neighbors of Archie and Edith Bunker. Owing to the success of the characters, they received their own spin-off, and The Jeffersons was born. It received critical acclaim not only for its humor and characters, but for touching on many taboo topics like racism, being transgender, and gun control....

While Captain America might be known for being one of the most moral Avengers, that doesn’t mean he is always perfect. Captain America is clearly a good person with a hero’s heart, but he’s also complex and makes mistakes. He may be worthy enough to wield Mjolnir, but he’s also made some missteps over the years in the MCU. This isn’t to say he’s not still an upstanding, admirable character, but his flaws make him interesting and relatable....

Consumers love seeing videos and it is their favorite content type. People want to see more video content in the future more than any other type of content. In a survey of more than 3000 consumers, 53% of respondents said that they want to see more video content in the future and 54% of consumers said that they want to see more video content from their favorite business.You can’t go without videos, that’s for sure....

iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks will now face a 15% tariff from December, up from the 10% previously announced. Additionally, the 25% tariff set to hit desktop Macs, AirPods, Watch, and more on September 1 will now be increased to 30%. Trump made the threats in a recent tweet, after China responded in kind to earlier tariffs imposed by the US government, and this has now been made official… Reuters reports that the policy was confirmed by the US Trade Representative’s office....

Back in 2011, FOX didn’t have quite the impressive comedy slate that it currently does. When news hit that a comedy starring Zooey Deschanel would be debuting on the network, many people were skeptical of the merits of this program. Elizabeth Meriwether’s New Girl would prove to be a success in its inaugural season, but throughout the years, it’s turned into a strong comedy that’s not only one of the funniest programs on FOX, but also on television in general....

When it comes to engaging sci-fi odysseys, post-apocalyptic settings can really color the scene with a distinctly rich and usually dismal aura. These foreign, decimated landscapes can help engross the viewer in a new, unfamiliar world, enhance the narrative, and provide some creative world-building. Despite the glum nature of the disease, death, warfare, and/or mass destruction that post-apocalyptic films usually contain, there’s typically a glimmer of hope; of rising from the ashes and starting fresh....

Australian actor Russell Crowe has been one of Hollywood’s most compelling movie stars for the best couple of decades. His intensity and versatility as an actor have earned him awards, critical acclaim and praise from film fans. From his early roles that introduced his staggering talent to his more recent electrifying roles, Crowe remains a thrill to watch. Crowe has created an impressive filmography so far in his career, working with talented filmmakers on big blockbusters and smaller dramas, showcasing his range as a performer....

There’s a lot that can in 12 seasons of any sitcom. Over time, facts on the show can get jumbled and misshaped, with writers hoping viewers don’t notice the small flubs. But when viewers binge-watch these shows, inconsistencies begin to come to light. The Big Bang Theory is no different. We’ve fallen in love with the bonds between Sheldon, Leonard, Howard, Raj, Penny, Amy, and Bernadette (you too, Stuart!). However, after 279 episodes of one show, inconsistencies are bound to happen and we have 10 of them!...

This current comic book movie craze is far from the first time in history superheroes have graced screens. In the 1950s and ’60s several iconic comic book characters made stands on the silver screen. The Adventures of Superman is a notable example, whose first season featured grounded noir mysteries which Superman solved as his alter ego before jumping into action as the Man of Steel. On the other end of the spectrum was the endlessly campy Batman on ABC, starring Adam West....

Last Man Standing is always full of some incredibly funny lines, and its star, comedian Tim Allen, has never been afraid to tell it like it is, and there is a lot of that kind of humor in the show. The fact that this show puts a very humorous spin on some very controversial topics is probably part of the reason why it is so popular. One thing that might have boosted its popularity was the fact that it was canceled back in 2017, despite being quite popular....

Shaun of the Dead is not only one of the funniest movies of the 21st century, it also ranks among some of the greatest zombie films of all-time. Edgar Wright’s film is one of those rare examples of how a movie can balance two completely different tones successfully without compromising one of them. It stands as one of the greatest horror-comedies ever. Comedy and horror seem to go together surprisingly well....

Science fiction can often turn into science fact if the right intelligent minds are working on a project. Surprisingly, many gadgets, gizmos and futuristic pieces of technology we’ve seen in film and TV over the years are actually just around the corner. Leading scientists and some of the brightest brains have been working hard on groundbreaking technology that could revolutionise all sorts of industries. Here’s 10 pieces of sci-fi technology that you may actually be able to own yourself, very soon....

A soundtrack of non-stop bangers and a setting full of weird and wonderful fairy-tale action is what takes Shrek from a great series of animated films to one of the best series’ of animated films ever made. The slow evolution of Shrek and Donkey’s partnership is great to see, and, while the third and fourth films might be a little more devise, it’s rare that a sequel (Shrek 2) tops the original film....