Harry Potterremains one of the most popular fantasy series of all time, and it wouldn’t be so well-loved without a compelling premise and a gripping story. TheHarry Potterbooksmanage to keep readers engaged fromSorcerer’s StonetoDeathly Hallows,and the series is especially praised for some of its biggest twists. But even ifHarry Pottersuccessfully hooks readers and keeps them invested in its characters' journeys, its plot isn’t without flaws. Harry Potterdoes have plot holes, and it also features developments that feel a little too convenient at times....

Isekaihas come to be one of the broadest genres ofanime. An isekai story, at its core, will involve being transported to another world—“isekai” in Japanese literally means “other world”. There are also ways to play with this trope:so-called “reverse” isekai, for example, involve someone from another world coming to the “real world”. There’s a lot of isekai out there, and the genre has grown to be quite huge. Unfortunately, that also means there’s a lot of slop that one has to overlook and avoid....

The martial arts subgenre is packed, making it easy for some films to undeservedly be given less love or attention. Often, the films lost in the mix are those that don’t have notable stars or a lasting impact behind them. Audiences are likely to prioritize films withthe biggest martial artistsover films starring lesser-known action movie stars, likeOne-Armed BoxerorThe City of Violence. However,these films have just as thrilling action sequences as the more well-known martial arts movies and are deserving of praise....

It takes serious skill to deliver an Oscar-winning performance, and it’s even more impressive when performers achieve this without ever having attended drama school. While plenty ofAcademy Awardwinners have a long history of studying acting, theater, and the art of drama, there are also a select few who managed this astounding feat on sheer raw talent alone. Whether it was non-professional actors giving their very first performance orchild starswho carved out a career while still in elementary school, all these Oscar winners have managed something special....

Creative, unconventional kung fu movies are some of the genre’s best. After enjoyingthe classic kung fu movies everyone should watch, there’s no better place to go than the surreal world of trippy kung fu. As a whole different type of wild, most of these titles dive deep into supernatural realms, blending martial arts with mind-bending scenes that’ll leave anyone in awe. From glowing energy blasts to gravity-defying stunts, the visuals are out of this world in the most literal sense, making them some ofthe weirdest martial arts movies ever made....

DC Comicshas struck gold with its new Compact Comics initiative.These budget-minded, digest-sized collections have been a runaway hit with fans, and every offering in the initial wave has gone back for at least a second printing.DC’s Compact Comics line reprints some of the publisher’s biggest stories, such asAll-Star SupermanorBatman: Hush. Priced at 9.99 each, DC’s Compact Comics are targeted towards new readers. Marvel Comics has announced a similar publishing initiative, calledMarvel Essentials....

Dragon Ballis responsible forsome of the greatest transformations in anime and manga history. The iconic, often imitated yet never reproduced Super Saiyan changed the landscape of shōnen manga forever, and the series doesn’t seem intent on slowing down its inclusion of flashy new power-ups. Super Saiyan comes in different grades and colors, techniques of gods change appearances altogether, and unlocked potential can sometimes turn characters orange. From Goku’s original Giant Ape to Gohan’s animalistic Beast form,Dragon Ballhasmade its name on unexpected, hype-inducing transformations....

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?star Loren Brovarnik is worrying her fans by posting about her ill health after recently sharing a cryptic holiday update.Loren is a mom of three from Floridaand is married to Alexei Brovarnik from Israel. Loren and Alexei met over a decade ago while she was on a Birthright trip.Loren welcomed her first babyin 2020 and then had two more back-to-back pregnancies. Theytook a toll on Loren’s health, physically and mentally....

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starBig Ed Brown seems to be in a bit of a financial messafter his split with Liz Woods in season 8. Big Ed began his reality TV journey with90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysseason 4. Big Ed had taken the cameras along with him to the Philippines where he was meeting his much younger girlfriend, Rose Vega, in person.Big Ed’s behavior towards Rosewas criticized. He insulted her appearance and mocked her poor living conditions....

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starMichael Ilesanmiis growing stronger as he loses weight while starting a new life in the U.S.Angela DeemandMichael were together for seven yearswhen he planned an escape from Angela’s Hazlehurst house because he was being mistreated by his American wife. Michael walked for five hours and almost got bitten by a dog until he found his way to Texas, where he now lives with his friends. WhileMichael is trying to avoid getting deported,he is also confident that he will never have to leave the U....

90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Daysstar Tigerlily Taylor just divulged whether she still follows all of her husband Adnan Abdelfattah’s many rules, even when they’re apart from each other.Tigerlily and Adnan’s relationshipmade a huge splash in the90 Day Fiancéfandom whenBefore The 90 Daysseason 7premiered in September 2024. First, there is a huge 19-year age gap between the two of them, withTigerlily in her 40sand Adnan in his 20s. ThenAdnan came under fire for allegedly controlling Tigerlily and setting strict rules and boundarieswithin their relationship....

Vegeta’s redemption arc in theDragon Ballfranchise is one of anime’s best and most beloved. Despite his beginning as a ruthless conqueror who cared only for himself, the prince of all Saiyans has grown into a trusted member of the Z Fighters, a caring father, and a loving husband. His character development has often been praised by fans, who believe it is better than any other in the series. Yet, when studying Vegeta’s life in-depth, there is no denying that his best contributions to the franchise have been as a villain....

TheChronicles of Narniabooks are childhood classics for many, butsome of them are more deserving of adaptations than others. Following the confirmation thatGreta Gerwig’sNarniarebootis officially in the works, it’s worth considering which of the novels need translations to the silver screen.TheChronicles of Narniabook seriesis by author C. S. Lewis and consists of seven titles, all of which add and develop the titular fantasy world and its characters. Of course, there are severalproblems with theChronicles of Narniathat the upcoming movies need to fix....