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Feb 08, 2024
At the 2023 Creation Honolulu convention held in November last year, actors Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles hinted at a return for their hit CW show Supernatural. During an extended question and answer session with the fans, they spoke at length about how they had been actively discussing the series' return to screens. In 2005,...
Mar 29, 2023
“Are we approaching 80s nostalgia fatigue?” asked a skeptical Aline Doline in March 2018. Well, one pandemic and a year later, at the start of 2023, the 80s vibes are still in the air tonight. Right now, no one can put the 80s baby in the corner because they are making executive decisions in film...
Oct 01, 2023
Over the decades, hundreds of live-action adaptations of popular mangas, anime, and video games have emerged. Not all of them have gone on to win hearts and praise. Fans usually look at live-action adaptations with some disdain. And why wouldn't they when these adaptations exploit their beloved source material to develop products that should not...
May 14, 2023
Released in 2003, “Baby Girl” is a country pop song by Sugarland. The outfit is now a duo but was a trio when they first released this highly-acclaimed debut single two decades ago. The song remained on the Billboard charts for a whopping 46 weeks, making it the highest-peaking debut single to do so in...
Dec 12, 2022
I can never have enough period pieces. There is just something about swishing gowns, glittering balls, and handsome, brooding men in cravats that draws me in. But, as the recent Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion proves, not all period pieces are made the same. This means we are often forced to rummage through piles...
Dec 13, 2023
The holiday season has arrived, and what better way to celebrate the festive spirit than in the captivating world of anime? As the snow falls and the fireplace crackles, these holiday anime recommendations promise to add a touch of magic to the holiday season. From timeless classics to modern gems, from laughter-inducing comedies...
Jan 24, 2024
Long ago, the first live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender movie massacred the source material and fans' feelings of harmony. Then everything changed when the trailer of the upcoming show dropped. Created by Albert Kim, the show will hit Netflix on February 22nd this year, and fans could not be more ecstatic, especially since the trailer has given...
Jun 23, 2022
Doctor Who seems to have been around since the beginning of time. It all started with what fans now term ‘Classic Who.' Simply put, Classic Who refers to the 26-season-long serialized portion of the show that began in 1963 and stayed on air till late 1989. In 2005, legendary showrunner Russell T. Davies gave it...
Jul 12, 2022
No one ever knows what to do with Doctor Who. If you have never watched the show before but want to, you'll find yourself slapped in the face with hundreds, if not thousands of hours of content. All of it is messily separated into classic episodes and the 2005 relaunch, minisodes, Christmas and anniversary specials, and radio...
Jul 31, 2022
Humanity as a species has forever been obsessed with the concept of traveling through time. Perhaps the chance at rectifying past regrets keeps drawing them to the idea. Or maybe the idea of eternity ahead is just too overwhelming. 10 Clock-stopping Movies About Time-travel We are plagued by curiosity. What happens after this life? Where...
Aug 12, 2022
Doctor Who has now been on the screen for over 5 (nearly 6) decades. As the longest-running sci-fi show, it has left a lot of spin-offs in its wake. Some of these tv shows feature the Doctor's old companions as they go off on their own adventures. Some are kid-friendly and animated; others, especially the 2016...
Aug 15, 2022
There is no question that Avatar: The Last Airbender, or ATLA, as it is lovingly referred to by millions of fans worldwide, is an impeccable show. Originally targeted toward children, the show's portrayal of love, loyalty, and childhood friendship at the time of war went on to win the hearts of adults and kids alike. The...
Nov 26, 2022
Our story begins in June 2013, when seven seemingly normal boys from South Korea came together to dream one dream. They named it BTS or Bangtan Sonyeodan (lit. Bulletproof Boy Scouts). It's been almost a decade since, and this once unassuming troupe of young dreamers now rule the world stage using a deadly combination of...
Aug 21, 2022
Doctor Who has now been on the screen for over 5 (nearly 6) decades. As the longest-running sci-fi show, it has left a lot of spin-offs in its wake. Some of these tv shows feature the Doctor's old companions as they go off on their own adventures. Some are kid-friendly and animated; others, especially the 2016...
Nov 29, 2022
Often called the golden age of cinema, the years between the 40s and the 60s were characterized by films known for their nearly excessive gritty take on reality. Filled with existential dread and haunted by images of a dystopian world, this style of filmmaking is now referred to as film noir. This pulpy, creepy style...
Nov 27, 2022
Believe it or not, almost everyone is a sucker for meet-cutes, airport chases, and sweet, cheesy happy endings. There is something about watching two people, absolute strangers to us, fall in love repeatedly on screen that feeds some primal need in us. So, while some may claim that the era of romantic comedies is long...
Nov 30, 2022
Nostalgia is a powerful thing. It hands us sepia-tinted glasses as we take trips down roads and alleys that often do not exist anymore. It makes the past look brighter, happier, and so bittersweetly inaccessible. It is why people get so emotional over things that remind them of such warm, happy days. But, when we...
Dec 08, 2022
If there's one thing you should know about me, I am obsessed with finding the best rom-coms. Perhaps that's a tad bit of an exaggeration—I do have a collection of other odd qualities. Still, I am also proudly part of the audience that every sappy Hallmark Christmas movie targets. I am a sucker for ardent...
Jan 11, 2023
A friend of mine once told me that all lists like these suck. One cannot account for the different themes, genres, or contexts in such instances. Every anime, for example, is different. Each breaks hearts or heals wounds in their own weird and wonderful ways. So, how does one even list the best anime of...
Feb 02, 2023
I will be honest. I hadn’t heard of Night Flight until our Editor in Chief mentioned it to me. And then it was time to go down the rabbit hole. What awaited me down there was a testament to peak 80s counterculture. But I’m getting ahead of myself here. What Exactly Is Night Flight? For...
Feb 08, 2023
I’ve always thought canon, i.e., the texts and rules that determine which trajectory a story can follow, is a wondrous thing. It tells us which stories matter, which texts and which rules are important. It gives us a list of OGs — the ‘main’ texts. It tells us which paths our favorite novels, comics, and...
Feb 24, 2023
National Pokémon Day is just around the corner, and long-time Pokémon enthusiast and eBay seller, Tomoya Ohno, is determined to give fans worldwide a reason to celebrate. Tomoya Ohno is as big a Pokémon fan as they come. He has loved the series since he was a kid and has collected more cards than he...
Mar 28, 2023
Doctor Who is one of TV's longest-running and most beloved sci-fi shows. And with good reason too. Throughout the years, it has given us many, many heart-rending, awe-inspiring, gritty, and glorious arcs and episodes. Moments have left us gasping, crying, gigging, and hungry for more. Of course, the show has had its ups and downs....
Mar 29, 2023
The current economy is not our friend. Gas prices are soaring. Real estate prices are at an all-time high. From groceries to education, the cost of everything has increased, with the consumer price index (CPI) of food increasing by 9.5% in the last year. Since many primary jobs do not seem to pay enough to...
Apr 28, 2023
It was the year 1981. A time before MTV. An era before the internet — often called the Wild West of cable TV. At this moment, a show as varied as it was impeccably, oddly wonderful, started to light up screens across the US every Friday and Saturday night. It featured new wave punk music,...
Apr 22, 2023
Everybody knows One Piece. Whether you like manga/anime or not, this manga created by Eichiro Oda back in 1997 is arguably one of the most, if not the most, popular manga series. Not only in Weekly Shonen Jump but also in the manga industry in general. In 1999, Toei Animation decided to adapt One Piece...
Jun 07, 2023
Recently, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on climate change talked about taking action on an international level to deal with the looming climate crisis. As a result, industries across the board are slowly taking note of the situation and adopting more sustainable policies. One of the most significant factors behind the climate change crisis is the unmitigated consumption...
Jun 24, 2023
Gone are the days when Pokémon was just another cartoon that would light up TV screens worldwide and drive kids mad with frenzy. As a pop cultural phenomenon, Pokémon is in a league of its own. Just a few years ago, Pokémon Go took the world by storm, pioneering a unique Augmented Reality experience. As...
Jun 29, 2023
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a…Superman cosplayer? Cosplay, as an activity, has been bringing together fan communities worldwide for decades, if not centuries. It’s considered, hands down, one of the best ways to feel connected to one’s favorite characters and the fandom at large. But what exactly is cosplay? And how did it...
Aug 10, 2023
Trading card games have been rising in popularity for quite a while now. The most popular one out there would be the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Whether you are a gamer or a collectible enthusiast, you will have probably heard about how intense the Pokémon Trading Card scene can be. The Pokémon Trading Cards Game:...
Aug 10, 2023
Pokémon cards have become a beloved collectible for fans of all ages. Whether you're a long-time enthusiast or just starting your journey, managing and organizing your Pokemon card collection can be challenging. You'll need to know the best apps for Pokémon card collections. Fortunately, the rise of technology has brought forth a range of Pokémon card collector...
Aug 11, 2023
By definition, a distributor buys a product at wholesale rates and then sells them to consumers. But, for the Pokémon Company, a Pokémon distributor sells Pokémon products to stores. Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to become a distributor in the way the Pokémon Company defines it. That’s because you need an incredible amount of capital and...
Aug 16, 2023
Like Pokemon and other trading cards, Hot Wheels cars are collectible items with a major fanbase worldwide. Collectors often look for the rarest Hot Wheels cars and will spend years building their collections. Where to buy Hot Wheels? You can buy these tiny detailed toy cars at most major stores across the United States. There...
Aug 26, 2023
Recently, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change discussed taking action to deal with the looming climate crisis. As a result, industries across the board are slowly taking note of the situation and adopting more sustainable policies. One of the most significant factors behind the climate change crisis is the unmitigated consumption of fossil fuels....
Aug 30, 2023
There were 1269 calls for censorship of library books last year, nearly double what it was in 2021. Of the 2571 texts that were targeted, a record number belong to the queer and POC categories, revealing an alarming new and growing trend. A report released by the American Library Association (ALA) reveals a 38% increase...
Sep 03, 2023
In 2004, children and young adults all over India woke up to a revolution. For 13 years after that, Animax — an initiative of Sony Entertainment — lit up tv screens and the imaginations of every would-be young weeb with the best Japanese animation, i.e., anime, in the country. Sadly, in 2017, it was ripped...
Sep 03, 2023
Sometime in the tail end of July, the world as we know it changed forever when David Grusch — former intelligence official — declared what many already knew in their hearts, i.e., aliens exist. The UFO whistleblower claimed that the US government already had proof and even had an alien spacecraft in its possession. While...
Sep 04, 2023
Even people living under solid rock for the past few years have probably heard of K-pop. After all, K-pop references seem to pop (pardon the pun) up everywhere. Fast food comes in a box with BLACKPINK on it. The neighborhood burger joint suddenly sells the tteokbboki that Jimin from BTS likes. GQ and Vogue feature...
Sep 11, 2023
Nearly two-thirds of global carbon emissions result from household energy consumption. Some of the most significant changes that need to come about in the fight against climate change are centered around individual households. Screening 6990 records worldwide, an academic research study conducted in 2020 found the best actions against climate change are fixing, redesigning, and...
Sep 13, 2023
A technology glitch recently brought over 2,000 Southwest Airlines flights to a screeching halt, causing thousands of stranded travelers in unfavorable conditions. In 2022, 26% of flights chartered by Southwest Airlines were delayed, with other popular US airlines close behind. Delta, United, and American Airlines experienced delays in 16% to 20% of their flights throughout...
Oct 14, 2023
Every student studying in India learns one thing first: India is a land of diversity. The communities, cultures, and even the crops vary across the country, as do the national languages. And just as the country lacks a single national language, India has several thriving film industries across multiple states. When defining Indian films, many...
Oct 15, 2023
Here is our Best Mermaid Anime Of All Time: Top 14! Tell us out your best choice
Nov 14, 2023
A study conducted by Lending Tree late last year found 44% of Americans have a side hustle. As the cost of living surges, many Americans resort to busting into the gig economy to feed their lifestyles. This may make bosses across industries more than a little worried. The study shows a whopping 13% rise in...
Nov 15, 2023
Over the summer, India banned the export of non-Basmati rice to control the rising domestic prices of the cereal. This comes after widespread floods across Pakistan and India destroyed crops, diminishing supply and increasing domestic prices. The news at the tail end of July this year led to widespread cases of panic-buying of the grain. Consequently,...
Nov 21, 2023
The animation genre known as anime refers to cartoons or animations used by the Japanese to refer to all cartoons, regardless of country. Outside of Japan, “anime” refers to Japanese-only animated films that stand out for their vibrant visuals, animated characters, and appealing themes like sci-fi, romance, and supernatural forces. So, all anime shows are...
Nov 24, 2023
The average American home today has over 300,000 items. Despite the size of dwellings growing, clutter thus poses a genuine problem for many people. So, when Marie Kondo charmed the world with her mantra of decluttering by asking yourself if it sparks joy, it was as if we had found a silver bullet solution to...
Nov 24, 2023
Silky, chewy, soft, and crispy — Korean food is a ballad of textures and flavors that make your tastebuds sing. While undoubtedly delectable, the surge in popularity of Korean food is relatively recent, and it owes most of that to social media. Bangtan Senyodan or BTS member Jimin recently put the chewy, comforting street food...
Dec 02, 2023
Digital marketing strategists have long since shown skepticism regarding the role of Artificial Intelligence in digital marketing. But that was before AI turned marketing more intuitive. Today, AI can track and predict user behavior and create a customized consumer experience personalized to their navigation history. While this revolutionizes digital marketing as we know it, what...