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22 Jan

How to Watch Anime Online: The Best Legal Anime Streaming Options

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It’s been amazing to witness the growth of the anime industry in America. It used to be extremely difficult to find anime in the country and even then, it was a very select handful of programs that were only available with questionable dubs. Over the course of a few decades this niche genre of animation hasn’t just become a mainstream obsession, but it’s now actively sought by streaming services. Anime’s popularity in America has reached a point where there are now multiple streaming services that offer ways to consume this content. There’s no need to get unnecessarily overwhelmed with all…
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18 Jan

The Watch Episode 4 Review: Twilight Canyons

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This The Watch review contains spoilers. The Watch Episode 4 “Twilight Canyons” embraces The Watch’s theme of being “inspired by,” but not adapting, Pratchett’s Discworld novels through its blink-or-you’ll-miss-it references to several of the books less closely related to the adventures of Vimes and company. In that, it progresses its own plot much further, and only delves into the over-the-top silliness of the previous episode briefly, making it feel as though this series may come into its own in the next few episodes. At the end of the last episode, Carcer, his union-forming goblin entourage, and female wizard companion Wonce,…
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14 Jan

Link Tank: 10 Shows to Watch For Fans of The Expanse

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From Altered Carbon to Fortitude, here are some shows fans of The Expanse should check out. “The Expanse Season 5 recently made its debut, after an excruciating series hiatus. Unfortunately, fans were also met with the bittersweet news that The Expanse will come to an end with season six. The fascinating blend of sci-fi noir, space opera, and political thriller will hopefully get the ending it deserves.” Read more at The Portalist. A lot of what we know about the Roman Empire tend to get lost in translation when adapted for popular culture. Check out some of the most prevalent…
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12 Jan

Link Tank: Why Supernatural Fans Should Watch Trickster

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Fans of The CW’s Supernatural may want to check out Trickster, a Canadian drama based on the original folklore of Indigenous and First Nations peoples. “When Supernatural premiered over a decade and a half ago, it asked the question ‘what if all the ghost stories and urban legends you told around a campfire were real and what do they look like in today’s world?’ That series drew on a particular sort of American mythology, and at its best used those stories to inform the growth of their character and it was a powerful combination.” Read more at The Mary Sue.…
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11 Jan

The Watch Episode 3 Review: The Wat

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This The Watch review contains spoilers. The Watch Episode 3 The newest episode of The Watch takes the departure from the original Terry Pratchett Discworld series even further, so that only the names of the characters and some slight bits of characterization resemble the books at all. Instead, it sends viewers down the plot toward what looks like an eventual showdown between the villainous and driven Carcer and his one-time friend, now Watch Captain Sam Vimes. Previously, Carcer stole a book from the Unseen University Library that enables him to summon a dragon—but not control it. Now, both Carcer (with…
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09 Jan

Bridgerton: Best Shows to Watch After the Netflix Series

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Netflix’s Bridgerton has swept viewers off their feet with its lush blend of romance tropes—fake relationship, forbidden love, “we could be together if only we could stop misunderstanding each other”—anchored by the soapy, searing gossip of one Lady Whistledown. Those eight episodes went down like tea sandwiches, doubtless leaving viewers hungry for more Regency romance and timeless drama. Thankfully, you can sate your appetites with these nine TV series. A mix of adaptations and original series, they reimagine famous figures as compelling heroines and transplant viewers into immersive towns and households, with new scandals and love stories to get obsessed…
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08 Jan

Upcoming Anime 2021: New and Returning Series to Watch

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A new season of television is upon us, even if it may not exactly feel like it due to COVID-19 slowing many productions. Despite these setbacks, the animation world has been able to forge ahead more successfully than the rest of television. And anime in particular is set to premiere many new series this year that were previously delayed.  Each TV season is full of new and returning anime and it can often be overwhelming to determine which of the lot are worth the investment. Winter 2021’s anime season is just starting to begin, so here’s a helpful rundown of…
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04 Jan

The Watch: Why Did the Discworld Adaptation Do THAT to a Major Character?

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MAJOR SPOILER WARNING KLAXON! Do not read until watching The Watch episode 2. Also contains major spoilers for the Discworld novels Men At Arms and Night Watch. Now that the spoiler warning is out of the way: why did The Watch kill off one of its main characters, Sergeant Detritus, at the start of episode two? Sergeant Detritus the troll is one of the main characters in the Ankh-Morpork City Watch in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. He started out as a bouncer and security guard and had a brief career in the Disc’s even briefer dalliance with moving pictures, but…
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04 Jan

The Watch Episodes 1 and 2 Review

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This The Watch review contains spoilers. The Watch Episodes 1 and 2 Anyone who has read science fiction and fantasy novels in the last 40 years has at least heard of Terry Pratchett’s “Discworld,” and it’s with some trepidation and cautious optimism that fans of the books have anticipated the new BBC adaptation, The Watch, which focuses on some of the best-loved characters from the 41-book series. What readers should know is that the series is very much an adaptation, and while there are plenty of moments that are true to the originals, and add details from various books, don’t…
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02 Jan

The Watch Controversy Explained: How Different is the Show From Discworld?

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This article has been kept as spoiler-free as possible, but since it discusses differences between the Discworld books and The Watch TV show, there will be discussion of changes to characters and setting, and some vague allusions to plot. Let’s say one thing first and foremost: if you’ve never read any of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books, and you like quirky, funny SFF television, you’ll probably enjoy BBC America’s new show The Watch. It’s genuinely funny, well-acted, and well-made, even if it does have an obviously-television-sized CGI budget. Here’s the problem though: if you are a fan of Pratchett’s Discworld books,…
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28 Dec

2020: The Year That Changed How We Watch Movies

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Under normal circumstances, it’s easy to get lost in the grind of daily living, missing the forest for the trees. Under normal circumstances, one can be too busy to notice that history is occurring all around them. 2020 was not a normal year. After nearly 12 months of pandemic and shutdown, social unrest and political upheaval, we are only beginning to understand the ramifications from the year that was. There hasn’t been one facet of our culture that wasn’t dramatically altered by the effects of COVID-19 and the world it wrought. And yes, that includes movies. When the year began,…
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15 Dec

Link Tank: Why You Should Watch Children of Men This Christmas

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Alfonso Cuaron’s Children of Men is the dystopian science fiction movie you should watch this Christmas. “The best christmas sci-fi movie isn’t very cheery. When thinking about holiday movies, spirited romcoms like Happiest Season and family-friendly fare probably come to mind. Children of Men, Alfonso Cuaron’s gritty, sci-fi masterpiece may not even be on the radar as a go-to Christmas movie, but it should be.” Read more at Inverse. Does your family hang a pickle on your Christmas tree? Learn about the origin of this curious tradition. “Every family has its own holiday traditions. Maybe they open Christmas presents after…
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11 Dec

Disney+ Christmas Movies for Kids: The Best Family Films to Watch this Holiday Season

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It’s the time of year when you can’t enter a store without hearing those familiar holiday jingles as your shopping soundtrack. With many families reducing their gatherings this year, it’s a good time to snuggle up, stay in, and share some Christmas movies with your kids. Here are some of the best that Disney+ has to offer. Lego Star Wars Holiday Special This season’s brand new holiday special features the cast of the Star Wars Sequel trilogy celebrating Life Day. Rey feels she’s failing Finn as his teacher in the ways of the Jedi, so she seeks out an ancient…
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04 Dec

Link Tank: Why You Should Watch A Kid in King Arthur’s Court on Disney+

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Avengers: Endgame who? A Kid in King Arthur’s Court is the best movie about time-traveling on Disney+. “A Kid in King Arthur’s Court, currently streaming on Disney+, is a hidden gem that whimsically merges sci-fi with fantasy. With a logline of ‘Joust do it,’ the film eagerly embraces its over-the-top absurdity. Borrowing liberally from Mark Twain’s 1889 novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, the 1995 film follows Calvin Fuller (Thomas Ian Nicholas) and his adventures in sixth-century Camelot.” Read more at Inverse. It’s important to support small businesses this holiday season more than ever. Here are some ways…
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04 Dec

Best Cyberpunk Movies to Watch Before You Play Cyberpunk 2077

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We’ve warned you of the dangers of overhyping yourself for Cyberpunk 2077 ahead of the game’s December 10 release date, but I understand if it’s hard to contain your excitement for 2020’s most anticipated game. However, that still leaves you with the question of what to do while you’re waiting to finally play CD Projekt Red’s potential masterpiece. I can think of few better ways to pass the time than to curate a marathon of the best cyberpunk movies. While the definition of the cyberpunk genre (especially on film) has traditionally been somewhat debatable, these are movies that showcase a…
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30 Nov

Charlie Brown Christmas Special: Where and How to Watch

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“A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a holiday tradition. That tradition will continue this year…in a slightly different way. In October, Apple TV+ acquired the rights to all of the Peanuts holiday specials including “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” It’s understandable why Apple would want to nab exclusive rights to a beloved IP, but the acquisition also raised some concerns about classic children’s programming going behind corporate paywalls and becoming unavailable to the public at large. Thankfully, it would appear that Apple heard those concerns and registered them. In November, the company  announced that “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be receiving special…
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24 Nov

MST3K Turkey Day 2020: How to Watch the Marathon This Thanksgiving

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It’s an unfortunately quiet time for Mystery Science Theater 3000 fans. About a year ago, it was announced that Netflix was not going to be picking up the series for another season. While waiting for the contract to run out so they could move the series elsewhere, creator Joel Hodgson was able to fall back on doing a third tour of live shows through the country. This plan dissipated once COVID reared its ugly head. As we wait for time to move forward so that MST3K can breathe again, we can at least take solace in Thanksgiving, the holiday where…
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21 Nov

Best Thanksgiving Movies to Watch This Holiday Season

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This year marks a unique Thanksgiving, to be sure. With the pandemic carrying on, families and loved ones across the United States are testing out new ways to celebrate a national holiday that might be best described as food, football, and then, of course, more food. For some that means outdoor gatherings are the order of the day; for others it will mean the first time you might be cutting turkey while wearing a mask. However you might wish to celebrate the holiday though, gathering with loved ones around a movie never goes out of style. For that reason, we’ve…
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20 Nov

Link Tank: Watch 1995’s Ghost in the Shell on Amazon Prime

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The 1995 Ghost in the Shell anime movie is on Amazon Prime. Here’s why you should watch it today. “If your next viewing of Ghost in the Shell is your first, it likely will not be your last. The 1995 anime movie, based on the manga series of the same name, is confusing and doesn’t offer first-time viewers the easiest of landings into a complex universe.” Read more at Inverse. November is Native American Heritage Month. Check out these historic facts about how the commemoration came to be. “Thanksgiving and Veterans Day aren’t the only major holidays that happen in…
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20 Nov

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Special: Where and How to Watch

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Back in October, Apple TV+ acquired the rights to a whole host of Peanuts holiday specials including “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” This was great news to Apple shareholders and Apple TV+ subscribers (all 13 of us), but it also raised concern about how many timeless classic holiday specials would soon find their way behind corporate paywalls. Thankfully, it would appear that Apple heard those concerns and registered them. For now the company has announced that “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” will be receiving special broadcast airings on PBS in addition to its Apple TV+ premiere. Here is everything you need to…
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