These 10 Fantasy Movies Became the Gold Standard & Defined the Genre

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Fantasy stories resonate with everyone because they give form to our inner conflicts, turning ideas like greed or bravery into monsters and magical objects. Many films have used these elements, but a few truly defined the genre, creating the visual style and storytelling techniques we still see today. These landmark fantasy movies perfected special effects, detailed world-building, and meaningful themes, effectively setting the standard for those who followed.

After 25 Years, I’m Shocked We Still Haven’t Gotten A Good Game In This Iconic Franchise

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I’m happy we’ve left behind the days of poorly made game adaptations, even though some of those older games were fun. But it’s frustrating that popular franchises that could have amazing games often don’t get them. It’s surprising that The Hunger Games never had a really good video game, especially since the idea quickly became popular in the gaming world. Even more puzzling is the lack of quality Lord of the Rings games. Considering how iconic the series is, you’d think developers would jump at the chance to make a game set in that universe. Unfortunately, most Lord of the Rings games are just not very good, and that needs to change soon.

Major Batman Villain Is Gotham City’s New Mayor in DC Surprise

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G. Willow Wilson and Marcio Takara’s Poison Ivy #42 introduces the new Mayor of Gotham: Dr. Pamela Isley, also known as Poison Ivy. While she aims to make Gotham a greener city, her primary motivation is to finally get GCPD Commissioner Vandal Savage to stop pursuing her. The story begins with a tense first meeting between the two, clearly establishing their opposing roles for those unfamiliar with the characters.

The Walking Dead’s Final Issue Was Pretty Hopeful For The Future

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Even though the TV show based on it lost its way over time, Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead comic book stayed consistently amazing until its very last issue, #193. Throughout its sixteen years, the comic delivered plenty of tragedy and horror, but the final issue surprisingly ended on a hopeful note – more optimistic than many readers recall.

Clive Owen’s Monsieur Spade Is the Last Great Detective Show of Its Kind

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Amazon’s Prime Video recently introduced viewers to Spider-Noir, and it feels like the perfect time for a revival of the noir genre – something we haven’t seen since the 1990s. Noir, born from the classic crime films of Hollywood’s golden era, consistently delivers a compelling experience. Recently, Clive Owen took on the role of a quintessential tough detective in a sequel that’s a standout in its category.

Bitcoin’s Final Sprint: Scarcity, Survival & Sarcasm

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The Bitcoin network, that modern-day Icarus, teeters on the edge of a historic precipice. With 19,995,365 coins already minted by Feb. 27, 2026, it’s less than 4,700 coins shy of the 20 million mark. Analysts, with the precision of a British butler, predict this will occur between March 12 and 15, 2026-a 17-year dash to mine 95% of the supply, followed by a crawl to the finish line by 2140. A sprint, then a shuffle. How very… British.

Coinbase’s Legal Chief Slams States: ‘Gaslighting’ Over Prediction Markets

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The crux of the argument, as VanGrack sees it, is that states are misreading the rulebook with the enthusiasm of a pirate deciphering a treasure map. He scoffs at Illinois’ claim that the CFTC is too busy regulating multi-trillion-dollar derivatives markets to spare a glance at sports event contracts. “Gaslighting,” he declares, as if the phrase alone might settle the matter.