Marvel’s Latest X-Men Controversy Sees a Disturbing Trope Return

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The current X-Men storyline, “Age of Revelation,” presents an alternate future that’s received a mixed reaction from fans – a pattern that’s become common since Tom Brevoort took the helm. Set ten years ahead, the story features significant changes for many characters. Notably, Magik, previously a key ally to Cyclops in the main X-Men series, has reverted to her Darkchylde persona. An explanation of this transformation was provided in a digital comic exclusive to the Marvel Unlimited app, but it sparked considerable controversy, bringing back a troubling trend within Marvel that needs to be addressed.

Kevin Hart and Ice Cube’s Divisive 2010s Comedy and Its Even Worse Sequel Are Streaming on Hulu

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The movies Ride Along and Ride Along 2 have been streaming on Hulu since November 1st. They star Kevin Hart as Ben Barber, a rookie police academy recruit, and Ice Cube as James Payton, his future brother-in-law and a seasoned police officer. Directed by Tim Story, the films follow Hart’s character as he comically attempts to prove he’s capable of becoming a police officer and marrying his future sister-in-law.

‘The Running Man’ Has Grossed More at the Box Office Than ‘The Shawshank Redemption’

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It’s always been a challenge for filmmakers to bring Stephen King’s stories to the screen. Both new and experienced directors often find it difficult to capture the same sense of fear in a visual format as King creates with his writing. Interestingly, some of his most successful movies aren’t about monsters or supernatural creatures at all, but focus on very human stories. In fact, one of these films consistently appears on “Best Movies of All Time” lists, even though it initially failed at the box office.

The Truth About Those Slaps: 15 Secrets From Monster-In-Law

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Even if the relationship in Monster-in-Law—featuring Jennifer Lopez as Charlie and Jane Fonda as Viola—wasn’t destined to last, the movie had a happy ending. Despite all the fighting over Michael Vartan’s character, Dr. Perfect, he somehow remained oblivious to the tension between the two women.

5 Nostalgic Marvel Events That Aren’t As Great As You Remember

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It’s easy to feel fondly about these classic comics, especially because many of us grew up reading them. But revisiting them now shows that they haven’t aged well. These five Marvel events aren’t as impressive as you might remember, and nostalgia often hides their weaknesses.

4 Sci-Fi TRPGs That Every Fan Should Play

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The most exciting sci-fi tabletop role-playing games really let your imagination run wild. They feature incredibly detailed worlds, unique gameplay systems, and stories that make you think about technology, what it means to be human, and the future. Players can team up for exciting adventures, make friends (or enemies!) with alien races, plan elaborate capers, and face tough choices as they explore the galaxy. These games are designed to be flexible, letting you create unique characters and experience stories that unfold naturally based on your choices. Here are four of the best sci-fi TTRPGs that any sci-fi fan should try.