The Ending Of Tenet Explained
We go to Nolan movies for specific things: head-spinning twists cascading in rapid succession, bombastic visual effects, and big questions about the nature of reality. All of these come to the fore in Tenet.
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The Ending Of Trinkets Season 2 Explained
The season 2 finale of Netflix's original teen shoplifting drama Trinkets is a bittersweet occasion for fans of the series. The final moments of the episode brought things to a cathartic end, but Netflix isn't picking the show up for a third season, so the season finale is actually a series finale.
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The History Of DC's Icicle Explained
Icicle is a DC villain who's made his mark on comics, TV, and even cartoon commercials. But how much do you really know about the frozen foe? We're here to explain everything about how Icicle came to be, from the father who first donned the mantle to the son who carried it forward.
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The Obscure Book That Could Explain Yellowstone's Season 3 Finale
As has become typical of the neo-western, Yellowstone's third season came to a violent conclusion. The finale's title doesn't have any direct connection to the episode, but one Reddit sleuth posited it may be a literary allusion that provides more clues to who was actually behind the cliffhanger.
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The Ending Of Bill & Ted Face The Music Explained
Bill & Ted Face the Music is finally here, and we're betting that you, like us, found it to be a most excellent reality-hopping adventure full of wit, warmth, and heart. Fans have waited a very, very long time for the belated sequel — so now that we've feasted our eyes, let's break down the ending.
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The History Of Tatooine Fully Explained
While it's superficially just a dusty planet of gangsters and moisture farmers, there's no place more central to the mythology of Star Wars than Tatooine.
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The Ending Of Train To Busan Presents: Peninsula Explained
Reigning king of the Korean zombie flick, Yeon Sang-ho is finally back with his follow-up to 2016's outstanding Train to Busan. The anticipated film reached Western shores on August 21, and now that we've finally got our eyeballs on the undead sequel, we can confirm that it delivers Yeon's promises.
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The Ending Of Cobra Kai Season 2 Explained
Over the years following the original Karate Kid movies, circumstances have led Daniel and Johnny down very different paths. Cobra Kai season 1 is about trying to face your inner demons. Cobra Kai season 2 is about what happens when you lose to those demons all over again.
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The Backstory Of The Lord Of The Rings Elves Explained
J.R.R. Tolkien's Elves are among the first magical creations of modern fantasy, and heavily involved in the plots of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit as well as the central characters in The Silmarillion. In other words, without them, his entire world wouldn't exist.
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Black Adam: Doctor Fate's Backstory Explained
This past weekend's virtual DC FanDome event gave us a look at some excellent concept art for the upcoming Black Adam. Among the revelations: the inclusion of the Justice Society, which will include Hawkman, Cyclone, Atom Smasher, and the enigmatic, magic-using hero known as Doctor Fate.
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The Suicide Squad: Weasel's Backstory Explained
This furry monstrosity may not have the name recognition of, say, the Joker or General Zod, but he does have a unique backstory. From the little we've seen of him in The Suicide Squad's roll call, it looks like James and Sean Gunn are taking a unique approach with the character.
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The Ending Of Yellowstone Season 3 Explained
The last five minutes of "The World is Purple" were some of the most eventful in Yellowstone history, and they've officially set the stage for the series to enter its next act. Here's a breakdown of everything that did happen, everything that didn't, and where we might be headed in season 4.
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The Lord Of The Rings' Army Of The Dead Explained
The Army of the Dead are an unforgettable part of The Lord of the Rings. But how much do you really know about how these ghostly warriors came to haunt the mountainside? This is their entire story, from their ancient origins to the curse that keeps them tethered to the land of the living.
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Black Adam's Justice Society Explained
Whether you're a diehard fan of Captain Marvel from way back, someone who liked Zachary Levi's playful turn as Shazam and would like to see more, or a fan of the Rock jumping into the DC Universe with both feet, we're here with a bit of a refresher on the world Black Adam inhabits.
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Every New Character In The Suicide Squad Explained
At the presentation for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, he and the film's core cast ushered in a special video: a rundown announcing which character each star is playing on screen. Gunn also announced more characters after the panel. Here's every new character in The Suicide Squad explained.
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Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Costume Explained
During DC FanDome on August 22, 2020, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson helped usher in thrilling new concept art for his upcoming anti-hero movie Black Adam, which reveals the character's costume. Here's a breakdown of the DCEU's Black Adam costume and what it means for the film.
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The Suicide Squad: Polka-Dot Man's Backstory Explained
On the surface, Polka-Dot Man is clearly two things: an unhinged guy with a vendetta against the Dark Knight, and a villain who's speckle-sprayed costume makes him look pretty darn goofy. There's more to Polka-Dot Man to meets the eye, though. Here's a peek into Polka-Dot Man's backstory.
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Black Adam: Hawkman's Backstory Explained
With the announcement that Hawkman will be appearing in Warner Bros.' Black Adam film, it's time for a people's history of the character, perhaps the perfect microcosm of DC comics' byzantine continuity.
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The Flash's New Costume Explained
During the DC FanDome virtual event, Flash star Ezra Miller joined director Andy Muschietti, producer Barbara Muschietti, and screenwriter Christina Hodson to deliver some bite-sized "Flash Facts." One thing had ready to show off was a sneak peek at the Flash's flashy new suit.
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The Ending Of Avatar: The Last Airbender Explained
It's safe to say Avatar: The Last Airbender has stood the test of time since airing on Nickelodeon 15 years ago.Quite a lot happens in its epic story, so we're going to discuss what leads up to the conclusion, how things play out in the finale, and what we think it all means.
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The New Logo For The Batman Explained
Bat-fans just got a little treat ahead of this weekend's DC FanDome. The Batman writer-director Matt Reeves took to Twitter to post a pair of one-sheets for his upcoming flick: one sporting the official logo, and one featuring an artistic rendition of star Robert Pattinson in full Bat-mode.
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The Ending Of A Beautiful Mind Explained
For a viewer with no prior knowledge about Nash, A Beautiful Mind initially seems like a story about how one man's genius will save the United States from deadly Russian interference. But this is no triumphant Cold War tale.
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DC's Seven Soldiers Of Victory Explained
The Seven Solders of Victory have a long and illustrious history as one of DC Comics' most colorful superhero teams. We're here to break down their story in its entirety, from their Golden Age origins to their appearance on Stargirl.
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The Ending Of The Game Explained
If you're still not sure what exactly went down at the end of this twisty tale, don't worry — we've got you covered. We took a deep dive into David Fincher's labyrinthine thriller, and we're here to explain the ending of The Game.
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I Am Legend Ending Explained
I Am Legend is about a zombie-like horde wiping out much of humanity, but its confusing ending becomes clear if you understand the personal journey of its hero.
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The History Of Marvel's Sersi Explained
Sersi and the Eternals are headed to the silver screen. But how much do you really know about the Eternal with the power to change things on the atomic level? From the Odyssey to the Avengers, we're here to break down the story of Sersi, Marvel's party-throwing Eternal.
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The Minions' Language In Despicable Me Explained
Minions have a unique look: denim overalls and oversized goggles. But what's even more unique is their language. It sounds like complete gibberish, but if you listen closely, it's much, much more than just nonsense. Let's explain the Minions' language in the Despicable Me films.
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