An exploration of how the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe might not be what we think. And how Gregg Turkington and Tim Heidecker fit in.
Why Will Ferrell Should’ve Played George W. Bush in Vice
A sort of (but not really) film review Let’s get something out of the way: yes, Christian Bale is great in Vice. He crushes it. He destroys it. He is Dick Cheney. People are saying he deserves awards and he appears to be winning them and, sure, he deserves the awards. He deserves the praise, …
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Anyone else still thinking about that Black Mirror guinea pig?
A Black Mirror Fan Theory This post is part of Fan Theory Fridays, in which we share and explore a new fan theory about a film, television series, book, or other fictional narrative. Like a lot of people, I like the show Black Mirror. I enjoy watching it, even when it's overly dark or predictable …
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The Departed Fan Theory: Mark Wahlberg’s Dignam Used to Be Nice
A fan theory about The Departed and whether or not Mark Wahlberg's character was once a nice guy.
Is John McClane in a Bad Mood Because He Loves Christmas?
A new fan theory suggesting John McClane is in a bad mood in Die Hard because of how much he loves Christmas.
Did Tony Stark Disparage Bloggers to Dissuade Peter Parker’s Vlogging?
A minor fan theory suggesting Tony Stark's anti-blogging remark had a particular motivation.
Home Alone is a Dickensian, Supernatural Test of the McCallisters
A deep dive into the true nature of Home Alone's Old Man Marley and the possibility that he is the architect of Kevin McCallister's tribulations.
Is Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” a Christmas Song?
Everyone knows that John Lennon's Christmas song is a Christmas song. But is it? And what even is a Christmas song?
Why is Google Displaying False Info About GRRM’s Fire & Blood?
Google is displaying inaccurate information about George R. R. Martin's latest book. But why?
Why Doesn’t Google Know About The Hobbit 2: The Desolation of Smaug?
An investigation into a major hole in Google's knowledge I discovered something strange yesterday. It began when, in an effort to make a stupid joke on Twitter, I tried to figure out the names of the Hobbit movies. What baffled me was that this quickly turned out to be a harder task than anticipated when …
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