Iconic figures in folklore for hundreds of years, mermaids, despite being typically associated with children's media nowadays, were for years the subject of fear among sailors. Either way, they're now ingrained into popular culture across a wide variety of mediums and genres. Of course, the...
One of the most iconic characters in the Harry Potter series, Albus Dumbledore, is also one of the wisest. After all, he's a man who's lived through some of the most tumultuous events in wizarding history and been personally acquainted with some of the world's...
SpongeBob SquarePants could probably be called the defining cartoon of the 2000s. Its influence can be felt in the world of animated series even now, more than two decades after its initial release.And while there were many factors contributing to its immense popularity – the...
Top Gun may be a film about Navy pilots, but it's just as well remembered for its sharp dialogue as for its enthralling aerial combat. Below, we've gathered 20 of our favorite quotes from what is still considered one of the best films about military...
Having been placed at the center of a massive cinematic universe, Thanos has naturally established himself as one of the most iconic villains of 20th-century cinema. And a major part of this is that, like most of the MCU's central characters, he's written so well....
Based on the comic by Alan Moore, the V For Vendetta movie still sets itself apart from other comic book adaptations through the heavy subject matter it tackles.There aren’t many comic book films out there that examine the philosophies of anarchism, after all. No matter...
Quentin Tarantino’s unique dialogue is just one of the reasons he’s so celebrated as a filmmaker. His scripts are often somehow whacky and deeply naturalistic at the same time. The result is that Tarantino's films have a certain poetry to their dialogue that's extremely rare...
Sure, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator may have taken some liberties with historical accuracy, but it revitalized popular interest in ancient Rome as a setting; and more importantly, it excellently conveyed a powerful tale of a nobleman overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. And a major part of the...
Vegeta unquestionably stands out as one of the most iconic villains-turned-heroes in the history of anime, having largely helped solidify the “hero’s rival” character as a staple in Shonen anime.And like with any good villain or hero, he is memorable in great part due to...
Having been released right on the heels of DC’s 2017 Wonder Woman, many folks are holding out hope that 2019’s Captain Marvel could be part of a new wave of female-centric superhero films.Either way, many female comic book fans have found great cheer in the...