Feature: Going Platinum #2: The Witness
Date Earned: 21st February 2016
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8 Greatest Practical Effects Movies of the ’80s, Ranked
The 1980s saw a huge leap in special effects, particularly benefiting fantasy, sci-fi, and horror films. These movies were able to create visuals that felt more real and believable than ever before. Many directors today look back at this decade as a prime example of how to solve filmmaking challenges with practical effects, leading to a number of classic, visually impressive films.
The “Greatest Sci-Fi Horror Remake of All Time” With a Twist Ending No One Saw Coming Is Now Streaming on Prime Video
Released on December 22, 1978, Invasion of the Body Snatchers wasn’t just a remake of the 1950s classic; it was a new take on Jack Finney’s 1955 novel, The Body Snatchers. This version modernized the story, moving the action from a quiet town to the busy streets of San Francisco and increasing the tension. Instead of focusing on Cold War anxieties, the film explored contemporary issues like psychotherapy and the importance of the individual, all set against the backdrop of a post-Watergate America. Ultimately, it was a story as much about people becoming emotionally disconnected as it was about an alien invasion.
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On Friday, December 5 (aka National āIām Too Lazy to Override a Vetoā Day), Bloomberg spilled the tea that Polandās parliament couldnāt get the three-fifths majority vote needed to slap down the Presidentās veto. This bill, which debuted in June 2025 like a forgotten summer fling, was supposed to align Poland with the EUās MiCA framework. But Nawrocki was like, āOverregulation? More like over-dramatic. š«ā Heās worried itāll scare away companies, investors, and probably the neighborhood cats. š±
What Netflix’s Warner Bros. Acquisition Means For HBO
HBO has always been known for creating some of the most critically acclaimed and well-made shows on television. The recent merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. is likely to affect HBO, as many of its shows will now be available on Netflix alongside the streaming giant’s existing content.
All 35 Rumored Avengers: Doomsday Heroes & Villains Unite In Exciting MCU Fan Art
Artist @itoonofficial shared new artwork on Instagram featuring all the confirmed heroes for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. The image includes members of the Avengers, New Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and others. Itās similar to a group photo taken in 2018 to mark the tenth anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans are excited to see these characters together, especially members of the X-Men and Fantastic Four, and the artwork even includes some heroes who are currently rumored to be in the film.
23 Years Ago Today, Cartoon Networkās Coolest Series Premiered (But It Never Got to Finish Its Story)
Wow, can you believe it’s been 23 years since Codename: Kids Next Door first hit Cartoon Network? I still remember being so excited when it premiered ā it was chosen by fans in a special contest! And honestly, it quickly became one of the coolest cartoons ever to air on the network. Six seasons and over 80 episodes later, it’s a show a lot of us still talk about and really hope makes a comeback. It feels like the story was just getting going and we never got a proper ending, you know?
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Reveals Leave Me Worried the DLC Has Nothing Else to Offer
It hasnāt been long since Legends: Z-A came out, but a lot of players have already finished the main story ā it takes about 25 to 30 hours to complete without doing all the optional quests. While thereās still plenty to do after the credits roll, fans are hoping the Mega Dimension DLC will add even more content. Right now, though, most of the news about the DLC focuses on catching new Megas, and honestly, that’s not what I’m most excited about.
Peacock Just Added a Notorious Sci-Fi Flop That Is So Bad Itās Good
Starting December 1st, you can stream Adam Sandlerās movie Pixels on Peacock. This sci-fi comedy, directed by Chris Columbus and written by Tim Herlihy and Tim Dowling, features an alien invasion where the aliens mistake classic arcade games for a threat. A team of old-school arcade game champions must then come together to save the planet.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’s Greatest Battle Gets Torn Apart by Warfare Expert
On the Insider podcast “How Real Is It?”, medieval fortifications expert Michael Fulton, a history professor at Western University in Canada, reviewed the defenses shown in several films, including the 2003 movie The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Unfortunately, he found the portrayals lacking in accuracy.