All of us will proudly claim that our generation had the best shows to watch as kids. 80s kids had Inspector Gadget, 90s kids had Rocko’s Modern Life, and 2000’s kids had SpongeBob. I’m not here to argue that any one decade of kid’s TV was best. However, in the 2010s there was a change in the way kids' TV operated. While, in the past, most children’s programming tended to stay away from more emotionally driven plotlines and aimed more to entertain than to get the youngins thinking and relating to character, now the shows trust that their audiences can handle richer storylines and still entertain. In addition, animators for kids’ shows are now using more diverse styles of animation. This allows kids to think past what they’ve seen in Disney movies with their homogenous style of animation and see animation for the beauty it can produce and the imagination it can inspire. Together these things make for a generation of TV that is unique and more progressive in style than generations past.

Watch our video examining today's television shows for kids, and read our article on Luca, Pixar's upcoming original film. 

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Last month, fans celebrated legendary comedian and actor Robin Williams on what would have been his 69th birthday. Williams, notable for his esteemed roles in hit movies such as Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire, had a successful career that included a captivating combination of comedy and drama. Known for not only his fast-paced, witty and unpredictable performances but also acclaimed dramatic works, Williams utilized this duality to shape a remarkable career that spanned several decades and left a resounding impact on generations to come. Join us as we recount Robin William's career and lasting impact on the entertainment industry. 

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Join Pritan Ambroase as he discusses hope in film, particularly its ability to catalyze courage. Hope has always been one of most prevalent characteristics found in stories. The opportunity to feel this hope is one of the main driving reasons audiences flock to movie theaters. To discuss the role of hope in film narratives today, Ambroase looks into the best films of 2019, including Avengers: Endgame, Little Women, Marriage Story and The Two Popes. 

Watch our video or read our article to learn more about Hollywood's successes and failures in telling LGBTQ+ stories progressively and authentically.

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Hollywood has developed an endless amount of musicals, some good (Hairspray, The Sound of Music) and some really, really bad (Cats, Grease 2). Everyone has their own favorite musical, but did yours make our list of best movies based on Broadway musicals? Join us as we countdown the ten best movie adaptations of broadway musicals, from Grease to Chicago.

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Major actor exits and show exits with it. It seems like a rather obvious statement that a show can’t recuperate after losing something as integral to its identity as the main actor/character. Time and time again shows’ stories have faltered and they haven’t been able to recover viewership when the main actor or an actor crucial to the story departs. Join us as we study several shows that tried to continue after losing a core piece of their cast, from The Office and That 70s Show to House of Cards and 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.

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Everyone knows and loves Julia Roberts. The ‘pretty woman’ has played a large part in the entertainment industry since the late 1980s, and she hasn’t slowed down since. Roberts has been dominating our big screens since Steel Magnolias and Notting Hill, and it’s hard to believe the amount of crazy success she has had. Her talent is unmatched, and I think it is pretty safe to say that she is not going anywhere anytime soon. From rom com to serious drama, Julia Roberts has done it all! Here are 32 facts you may not have known about this Hollywood starlet.

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For years the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has dominated the box office by transforming its impressive catalogue of source material into blockbuster comic book adaptations. Starting with Jon Favreau’s Iron Man (2008), the once-humble Marvel Studios brand has grown into a cultural phenomenon. With twenty-three films currently released and dozens more projects in various stages of development, the MCU isn't going away anytime soon.  Here are 32 successes, failures, or just fun facts about the MCU, Spider-man, Iron Man, Black Panther, Thor, and more!

Watch our video and read our article to discover why the MCU succeeds where others have failed.

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Brad Pitt’s long and legendary career in film and television has given us some of the most unforgettable performances of our generation. From Fight Club's Tyler Durden to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood's Cliff Booth, Pitt's work has captured audiences for decades. Join us to take a look at these and more of Brad Pitt’s best performances and transformations.

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From Jim Halpert to Jack Ryan, John Krasinski leads one of the most dynamic careers in Hollywood today. Krasinski brings his unique talent and charm to every project he's involved in, including his iconic role in The Office and his impressive directorial debut in A Quiet Place. Who knows, maybe the Marvel Cinematic Universe is next on his list? Here are 32 surprising facts you probably didn't know about John Krasinski.

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