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Why Mark Ruffalo Replaced Edward Norton as the MCU's Hulk

Between The Incredible Hulk and The Avengers, Marvel replaced Edward Norton with Mark Ruffalo in the role of Bruce Banner. Here's why.

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The Suicide Squad Features an Unexpected Cameo by a Classic Batman Villain

Alongside the many supervillains within The Suicide Squad, James Gunn sneaks in a cameo from a surprising Batman villain.

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How The Suicide Squad Vindicates Its Most Disposable Heroes

The Suicide Squad is based on criminals redeeming themselves, but this also applies to the characters in the background.

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Rick and Morty Pays Tribute to a George Lucas Film - But It's NOT Star Wars

George Lucas may be best known for the Star Wars franchise, but Rick and Morty referenced his other Oscar-nominated work.

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Loki Hides an ENORMOUS Ant-Man Villain Reference

The wasteland in Loki's latest episode featured a quick reference to one of Ant-Man's most iconic villains.

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Loki: Thanos' Most RIDICULOUS Comic Book Relic Just Made Its Live-Action Debut

Loki's latest episode houses a wasteland filled with Easter Eggs, including one of Thanos' infamous comic book items.

Falcon and Winter Soldier: John Walker Doesn't Deserve a Redemption... Yet

The season finale of Falcon and the Winter Soldier ties up John Walker's arc in a way that's too quick to be satisfying.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Reveals More of Bucky's Time in Wakanda

The latest episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier portrays Bucky's emotional time in Wakanda overcoming his Hydra programming.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Explains Zemo's Comics-Accurate Look

Baron Zemo's role in the latest Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode provides him with a backstory and outfit more aligned with the comics.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League References the Director's Favorite Film

The new Justice League makes countless changes to the film, including the addition of a reference to Zack Snyder's favorite movie.

Falcon and Winter Soldier: Before the MCU, Falcon's Sidekick Was VERY Different

Falcon and Winter Soldier will continue Sam Wilson's story in the MCU, but his aerial companion from the comics is still very different.

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The Wire Gave a Complete Story Arc to a Minor Background Character

The Wire had many memorable characters, but the acclaimed HBO series also told a complete story arc through an obscure background character.

Malcolm & Marie: 5 Romantic Breakdown Films to Watch After the Netflix Movie

The volatile relationship found in Malcolm & Marie can be found in these other movies about passionate romances that turn sour.

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The Wire Season 2 Is Controversial, But Necessary Watching

HBO's The Wire is considered one of the greatest TV shows ever, but Season 2 is divisive. However, it still holds up as a vital season.

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Why Batman Talks With a Raspy Voice - and When He Started

Batman's growly voice makes him instantly recognizable to cowardly criminals, but how did this vocal performance come to be?

How Smallville Used an Iconic Superman Location for Lois and Clark's Romance

Smallville often reinterpreted aspects of Superman lore, but this classic location was used to facilitate the romance between Clark Kent and Lois Lane.

Thor: Ragnarok Reveals Bruce Banner's Daddy Issues Aren't Like Other Heroes'

The MCU heroes have a lot of daddy issues, but a deleted scene from Thor: Ragnarok shows Hulk's to be different.

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Superman: Only ONE Christopher Reeve Film Featured His Most Iconic Move

The Superman films starring Christopher Reeve had an interesting relationship to his mythos, choosing only to show one of his most iconic moves once.

Steve McQueen's Small Axe Films, Ranked

The Steve McQueen anthology is a treasure trove of neglected history and rich representation. Here is how the films compare to one another.

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How the Marvel Cinematic Universe Has Influenced Its Source Comics

The Marvel Cinematic Universe draws much inspiration from its comics. However, it seems the tables have turned, as the MCU is now the comics' inspiration.

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