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Freddy, Bonnie, Chicka and Foxy with red eyes in a row in Five Nights at Freddy's.

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 Confirmed: What a Franchise Fan Hopes to See in Next Film

Alicia Venter

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is in the works, Josh Hutcherson told Variety. Here's what a fan of the franchise hopes to see in the next movie.

The Grinch removes the star off top a Christmas tree in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Why I Watch Dr. Seuss’s HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! Every Year

Melis Noah Amber

Sure, Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is nostalgic fun, but every time I watch it, I'm honoring my mom.

buffy thanksgiving

How to Survive a Family Thanksgiving, as Told by an Awkward Introvert

Melody McCune

Thanksgiving is here! Time for awkward familial reunions. Here are some survival tips from one introvert to another for a family Thanksgiving

5 Geeky Dishes to Spruce Up Any Thanksgiving Feast

Melody McCune

Thanksgiving is almost here! Are you in need of fun, geeky recipes to spruce up your feast? Don't worry. We've got you covered!

Get Advantage This Holiday Season With Our WIZARDS OF THE COAST Gift Guide

Julia Roth

Looking to crit this holiday? We have another perfect gift guide for your fans of Wizards of the Coast TTRPG Dungeons and Dragons.

Still of Millicent Simmonds in horror movie A Quiet Place.

8 Disabled Horror Films That Dismantle Horrible Tropes

Rebecca Kaplan

It's hard to find disabled representation in any film genre, but there are certain horror movies that succeed in dismantling horrible tropes.

Top 10 TV "Comfort Food" Kisses: Eleanor and Chidi of The Good Place kissing, Willow and Tara of Buffy the Vampire Slayer kissing and David and Patrick of Schitt's Creek kissing.

10 of TV’s Ultimate “Comfort Food” Kisses

Melis Noah Amber

The world sucks. TV kisses do not. Here's a list of our top 10 favorite "comfort food" kisses for when the world gets a little too real.

Promotional photo for the 2004 movie Mean Girls.

10 Ways To Spruce Up Your MEAN GIRLS Day at Home

Melody McCune

It's October 3, my plastic babies. The 2004 teen film Mean Girls immortalized this seemingly random day in October as a holiday to remember. Check out how you can celebrate it at home!

Four women gathered together singing in a hair salon.

An Examination of Hispanic Stereotypes on Screen

Lara Rosales

Hispanic stereotypes on screen have led to negative representations of the Hispanic community. Here are a few examples.

Sigourney Weaver as June Hart wearing a black cowboy hat and standing in front of a house.

Why June Hart Is the Best Part of THE LOST FLOWERS OF ALICE HART

Lara Rosales

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart gives its audience a wide range of female characters, including June Hart -- a complex and intriguing woman. Read why we think she's the best part!

Harry Anderson, John Larroquette and Charles Robinson listen to the testimony of a defendant.

A Nostalgic Look at NIGHT COURT

Kimberly Pierce

In my film coverage, I’m often vocal as it relates to my feelings on the unending stream of reboots, rehashes, ...

The Crowded Room poster: Six squares in various colors with different images of Tom Holland (a white man in his 20s) and Amanda Seyfriend (a white woman in her 30s) in each square.

Apple TV+’s THE CROWDED ROOM and Content Warnings

Melis Noah Amber

Apple TV+'s The Crowded Room does content warnings right. Why do we love them? What could other media learn? Read here to find out!

Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari pose for the cover art of Bosom Buddies.

A Nostalgic Look at BOSOM BUDDIES Season 2

Kimberly Pierce

Bosom Buddies season two is a study in TV history. A hard schedule and plot hurdles showed it struggling to capture the joy of the first.

Hercule wears a white cape that's tied around his neck while looking confident in the anime Dragon Ball Z.

In Defense of Hercule: How the MAJIN BUU SAGA Helped This Gag Character

Geek Girl Authority

Some folks might not see the point in Hercule, aka Mr. Satan, but we're here to tell you why he matters, specifically in the Majin Buu Saga!

Gerri looks down at Roman, who's sitting, at a fancy dinner in Succession.

Why Fanfiction Has Such a Big Role in Fandom Culture

Lara Rosales

For many decades, fans have written fanfictions to give their favorite characters alternative lives, playing a key role in fandom culture. Read why fanfiction helps sustain the fandoms we love!