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Batman the Animated Series is by far one of the most regarded animated Superhero shows of all time. Creators Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm treated the source material with respect and created a show about The Dark Knight that would stand the test of time. But the real reason this show succeeded as well as it did is all due to the Villains. Without The Joker, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, or Two Face the show doesn't see the success it does.

Through the years we've seen many Supervillains appear on the silver screen. Through every Marvel or DC movie there has been a vast array of Villains that have been great and others that have fallen short. But in 2002's Spider-Man directed by Sam Rami, Willem DaFoe gave us one of the most terrifying Supervillains ever, The Green Goblin. DaFoe's Green Goblin was sinister, evil, and could only be brought to life by Willem. Even appearing in the latest Spider-Man No Way Home, DaFoe's Green Goblin stole the show once again.

For many growing up in the 90's, Nickelodeon's Rugrats was not only an original Nicktoon, but a staple in every household. We grew up watching Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, and Lil go on adventures and attempt to figure out life. Though one episode of Rugrats was extremely heartbreaking as we learned about a characters tragic backstory.

For many people, James Cameron's Titanic was a cinematic marvel when it hit screens in 1997. The film about The Ship of Dreams not only set box office records, but was recognized with a number of prestigious awards including the Oscar for Best Picture and Best Director. Though the ending we saw in theaters was much different than what James Cameron shot. This alternate ending was a big shift in tone, and could have ruined an otherwise perfect movie. Sometimes directors have to make tough decisions when editing a movie. It's a good thing James Camera made this call on Titanic.

Seinfeld will forever be considered one of the best sitcoms to ever appear on television. The shows creators Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David were a perfect team, keeping the balance of their personalities drives the shows success. But when Larry David left Seinfeld, it almost broke the entire show. Jerry held it together, but after Larry David left Seinfeld was never the same.

Rick and Morty has become one of the most popular shows on television, and for good reason. The series creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland have a very unique ability to borrow and steal tropes and storylines from other popular TV Shows and Movies to create a world like no other. The adventures that Rick and Morty go on continue to become more and more ridiculous as time goes on, but continue to stay grounded in what audience know and expect. The longevity of Rick and Morty is endless, especially with multiple timelines and universes filled with Ricks and Morty's exists.

For many people Quentin Tarantino is one of the greatest film makers or our generation. Films like Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, and Kill Bill will stand the test of time as some of the best movies ever made. His 6th film, Inglourious Basterds will go down as giving us one of the greatest cinematic villains ever, Hans Landa played by Christoph Waltz. Christoph would go on to win the Academy Award for his performance in Inglourious Basterds, and the movie would not have been successful with anyone else in the role. Tarantino knew the entire film would hang on this performance, and he found the perfect actor to play Hans Landa in Christoph Waltz.

Kermit the Frog is one of the most iconic characters ever created. Jim Henson' The Muppets took the world by storm, and has carried a legacy of comedic entertainment for almost 50 years. But when Disney acquired The Muppets from The Jim Henson Company, one performer started pushing back to preserve the legacy of Kermit the Frog and ended up being let go from the iconic character.

For many people that grew up watching Johnny Bravo, we think of this Macho Ladies Man in a fondly nostalgic way. But looking back on Johnny Bravo as a whole, the question that must be answered is, Who Was This Made For? Through the lens of modern media, it seems a character like this would never get made today, but are most people misunderstanding Johnny Bravo and his purpose within the show?

For 15 Seasons, and more to come, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has made some of the greatest episodes of television ever made. But early on in the show's run, they decided to try something a little different and it ended up being the worst episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia in the show's historic run.

For over two decades Pixar has generated some of the best animated movies ever created. Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters Inc., and so many more will span generations of movie fans. But how is Pixar able to generate box office hit after box office hit? Well, they have a very specific "Pixar Process" that has been proven to work.

On paper, Disney's Tomorrowland should have been a home run. Coming off the success of Pirates of the Caribbean, Tomorrowland was Disney's next venture in creating a movie franchise based on a theme park attraction. But as Tomorrowlands clunky marketing took off, and audiences didn't flock to theaters. It was obvious this was a major mistep for Disney, but how did this happen?

With Spider-Man No Way Home swinging it's way to the top of the box office week after week, we wanted to take a look back at a version of Spider-Man that many have forgotten. Spider-Man Unlimited, possibly the strangest version of our friendly neighborhood wall crawler ever put on television.

Scrubs will always be remembered as one of the best sitcoms of all time. The timeless cast and emotional storytelling created a truly unique half hour comedy. But the legacy of Scrubs took a major hit when ABC decided they wanted to extend the life of the show and try a soft reboot with Scrubs: Med School. Which after a near perfect Season 8 Finale, would ultimately be the shows downfall.

For many, Dexter is one of the best shows to ever air on television. Though many fans would argue that after the incredible 4th Season the show went down hill fast. Dexter's original series finale has gone down as one of the worst TV finales of all time. Finally years later Dexter fans had a shot at a new ending with Dexter: New Blood. Only for the series to miss the mark once again as the season came to an end.

Batman has been a staple of Superhero animation. Batman the Animated Series is considered one of the best animated shows of all time, but Batman Beyond created one of the best Batman stories ever made. Batman Beyond can sometimes be overlooked due to the success of Batman TAS, but still hold a place as some of fan's favorite episodes.

Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood will go down in history as one of the best movie's of it's time. Coming home with multiple Oscar Awards and critical success, There Will Be Blood cemented it's self in cinema history. But none of this could have been possible without the terrifying portrayal of Daniel Plainview by Daniel Day Lewis. Daniel Plainview is the backbone of There Will Be Blood, and his intensity can be felt by every person that sees the film.

There was a time when fans of The Office thought one of the worst things during the show's run was the departure of the beloved Michael Scott played by Steve Carrell. That was until the final season of The Office. When the writers almost broke the hearts of their fan base. Luckily this wasn't the case, and The Office gave fans exactly what they wanted in the end.

Parks and Recreation is by far one of the best sitcoms ever put on television. Season after Season, Parks and Rec grew and evolved to create an ensemble cast that delivered comedic and heart felt stories for 7 seasons. It's hard to choose a bad episode through the run of Parks and Recreation, but there was one episode that almost hindered the shows success early on.

The Fantastic Four has been a long sought after movie franchise that has never quite hit the mark. After several attempts at bringing the Marvel Family to the big screen, no one seems to have understood the source material and what makes the Fantastic Four so special. The series reinvented the wheel for Marvel Comics, can Marvel Studios actually produce a film that will reinvent the superhero movie?

For many fans of the Transformers, the franchise has been headed in a downward spiral for years and years. With each new chapter from Michael Bay the Transformers franchise has just become a mangled mess of explosions and shaky camera work. Until 2018 when the studio opted for a soft reboot of the series with a stand alone Bumblebee movie. Taking Transformers back to square one has been the best thing to keep the series from completely bottoming out.

That 70's Show was at one time one of the most popular sitcoms on television. Building memorable characters in Eric Forman, Michael Kelso, Donna, Jackie, Hyde, and Fez gave audiences a nostalgic look back at the 1970's. As the show grew, the actors became more famous and in demand. After Topher Grace left the show, and they tried to force this new Randy character on us the ratings took a nose dive. Until this one episode saved the entire 70's Show series.

Baby Driver, directed by Edgar Wright, is by far one of the coolest movies ever made. This story about a savant getaway driver named "Baby" is intricately told through a faced paced, music driven script, and stunt work that rivals some of the best in history. It's rare to see an entire character set up using a single stunt, but Baby Driver delivered this like no one has seen before. The music, stunts, action, and story all give Baby Driver one of the most unique stories told in the last 10 years.

With the release of James Bond's Casino Royale in 2006, the world was not only introduced to a new era of Bond Films but also a new era of Bond Villains. Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre was a very different turn for a long list of classic James Bond villains. Gone we're the over the top, mustache twirling bad guys, and in was a dark menacing villain with his back against the wall. Le Chiffre is hands down the most terrifying Bond Villain of all time.

NBC's hit sitcom "The Good Place" was able to captivate audiences for 4 strong seasons by keeping viewers invested in character, and the ever developing version afterlife created by Michael Schur. This perfect episode had some of the best twists in the show, and cemented The Good Place as an all time great. Michael Schur rarely misses, with hit shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine Nine, but The Good Place was something special.

Silicon Valley was a beloved show, that had an all-star cast, and a unique take on the ever changing world of tech. The chemistry between the cast on Silicon Valley is a major component to the overall success HBO saw during the shows 6 season run. But when TJ Miller's Erlich Bachman was written off the show, Silicon Valley took a drastic turn in quality. When the chemistry holding a show together is broken, the show rarely survives.

Marvel's The Punisher series produced by Netflix had a rocky start out of the gate. The character of The Punisher was so perfectly introduced during Daredevil's second season. So why did Netflix and Marvel Studios feel they needed to backtrack and rehash the characters origin story? Let alone, returning to that well throughout the first season of The Punisher. For some reason Hollywood thinks audiences will be lost without a lengthy origin story, but why?

Spider-Man has been a fixture in entertainment for decades. Though, each new version seems to tread the same water with portraying Peter Parker's origin in becoming Spider-Man. Until the recent MCU version of the friendly neighborhood wall crawler. Tom Holland's Spider-Man was thrown right into the middle of an ongoing plot line, forgoing a lengthy origin. That is, until Spider-Man No Way Home finally gave Peter Parker a noteworthy origin for him to become what Spider-Man actually represents.

Batman Beyond is an animated DC Comics series with a die hard fan base. So big, that when brainstorming possible Spin Off's for the series, a lone character that appears in only one episode got the green light. At that moment, The Zeta Project was born. But why exactly did this obscure Batman Beyond character warrant it's own show?

For many, when the original trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog premiered, Sonic seemed like he was designed from someone's nightmares. The internet exploded with harsh criticism over Sonic's almost human-hybrid design. The studio heard the fan's complaints and went into a total redesign before the final film was released. Fans were much happier with the new version of Sonic the Hedgehog.

"LIVE FROM NEW YORK IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT" has been a phrase synonymous with comedic excellence for decades. Saturday Night Live has been a staple of television comedy for over 40 years. Through all the various hosts, musical guests, and cast members the show has taken many forms. Not every host will be a home run, and one in particular almost caused SNL to replace them entirely, days before the show, in favor of an "all cast episode". That didn't happen, and what we ended up getting was one of the worst episodes of Saturday Night Live ever.

Denzel Washington has been a household name for decades. Starring in hit movies like Man on Fire, Inside Man, American Gangster, and Remember the Titans. But his leading role as Alonso Harris in Training Day was by far his most captivating. Earning him his first Oscar for Best Actor, and cementing him as a powerhouse in Hollywood. Training Day will forever go down as one of his best performances in his career.

The Lord of the Rings is by far one of the biggest achievements in film history. Peter Jackson's adaptation of the three books written by J.R.R. Tolkien have won a ton of awards and was highly regarded by critics. Though the Lord of the Rings trilogy was in trouble from the beginning. Viggo Mortensen was not the original actor cast to play the once and future king of Gondor. But luckily when he was eventually brought in, it was proven that the Lord of the Rings would not have been the same movie without him.

When Scott Pilgrim vs The World first hit theaters, it was viewed as only a moderate success. But in the years following, during a massive boom in comic book movies, Scott Pilgrim found new life with a massive cult audience. During an age where superheroes rule the box office, Scott Pilgrim vs the World lives in a world that leaned almost completely into the comic styles in which it was adapted from. Rarely do we see a movie replicate a comic book so well.

Over the years South Park has expanded hundreds of once side characters into hour hold names. Though none have had a bigger impact on the show than Randy Marsh. In the beginning of South Park he was just Stan's Dad, but over the coming seasons we saw Randy take center stage and transform into one of South Parks most popular characters aside from Cartman, Kyle, Stan, and Kenny of course.

Shrek is a franchise that has maintained a hardcore fanbase for over over 20 Years. Mike Myers beloved voice of Shrek, Eddie Murphy's Donkey, and Cameron Diaz's Princess Fiona have become synonymous with the success of the franchise. Though originally both Shrek and Fiona had completely different voices. A tragic turn of events led to Shrek and Fiona being recast, and Shrek was never the same.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been entertainment icons ever since the original comics made their debut. Through countless comics, tv shows, and movies, the Heroes in a Half Shell have seen many different iterations. None more drastic than the tonal change between their first few live action movies. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continue to push themselves into new territory, but it makes you wonder how they would have been perceived if they followed the tone of the original TMNT movie.

Doctor Strange made his first appearance in the MCU in 2016, but studios have attempted to make a Doctor Strange movie for decades. At one point producers over at Full Moon Entertainment bought the rights to make a Doctor Strange movie, but for some reason never fully acquired them. So what did they do? Create a movie exactly like Doctor Strange but change the Sorcerer Supreme's name to Mordrid. Easy as that.

Bruce Lee was a cultural icon. His stunt work, martial arts, and general persona were admired for decades, even after his tragic passing. 30 years later, Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill hit screens as a gritty martial arts film. But Kill Bill was secretly Tarantino's secret revenge film attempting to right the wrongs Bruce Lee saw during his time in Hollywood.

Batman has been one of the biggest pop culture icons for decades. From Comic Books, Television, Movies, Video Games, Merchandise, Batman continues to be loved by generations of fans. But do you know the complete story of how Batman became the cultural juggernaut that he is? In this new series we are going to walk you through the complete history of Batman. From his inception in Detective Comics through the Michael Keaton Era, Animated Series, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and Robert Pattinson. This will be the definitive timeline of Batman from inception to present day.

For decades, Quentin Tarantino has crafted some of the most ruthless villains in film history. The evil that dwells within these characters can truly be felt by audiences with every line they speak. But it wasn't until Django Unchained that Tarantino created a villain so horrible, that it him uncomfortable. Played by Leonardo DiCaprio, Calvin Candie in Django Unchained will forever be one of the most reprehensible characters ever put to film. And DiCaprio's performance in Django Unchained truly sells the horrific qualities of Calvin Candie.

Saturday Night Live has been a cultural staple for over 40 years. Building memorable characters that audiences would want to see week after week. The characters on SNL became so popular that Lorne Michaels finally started creating feature films around them. Movies like Waynes World, The Blues Brothers, and Coneheads proved that SNL Characters could translate from small to big screen. But over the coming years the popularity started to fade, and eventually lead to the death of seeing our favorite Saturday Night Live characters on the big screen.

When The Kingsman: Secret Service hit theaters, audiences were blown away at the slick action, stylized comedy, and unique storytelling. This James Bond style spoof was a major hit both critically and financially. When The Kingsman: Golden Circle released, it seemed audiences wanted more Kingsman, but were let down by the lack of innovation. Then the prequel, The Kings Man came out, and was far from what Kingsman fans wanted from the beloved franchise. How did The Kingsman movies all go south so fast?

Friends will forever be seen as the quintessential primetime sitcom. During its run, it was by far the most popular show on TV, and paved the way for countless other shows copying the format to match its success. Show like How I Met Your Mother and Big Bang Theory definitely succeeded, but both made the format their own. New Girl however, had great success sticking almost too close to the format set by Friends. New Girl and Friends aren't carbon copies, but there are more than enough similarities to prove where New Girl got its inspiration.

The Big Lebowski will forever be one of the greatest cult classics ever made. The Dude, Walter, Donny, and The Jesus will forever be some of the greatest characters on film. Though, one question begs to be asked, did anyone really need a Big Lebowski Spin Off movie starring ONLY Jesus Quintana? John Turturro thought so, and gave us Jesus Rolls. But who was this movie really for?

Jackie Chan has been a cultural staple for decades. His unique brand of comedic martial arts has taken him on a road very few have walked. Influenced by Bruce Lee, Charlie Chaplin, and Buster Keaton, he is not only a superb martial artist, stunt man, and actor, but he is known to put everything on the line for his artform. This includes his own life. One stunt in particular almost took Jackie Chan's life from him, and he never had a second thought. Executed to perfection, Jackie Chan's famous stunt from Police Story will forever be one of the most dangerous stunts he ever performed.

In this second installment of our three part series, we take a look at the next chapter in the long legacy of Batman. After Batman and Robin tanked at the box office, Warner Brothers needed a new direction for The Dark Knight. Bringing in up and coming director Christopher Nolan, WB was taking Batman into a more gritty, realistic tone of storytelling. The release of Batman Begins, and the follow up The Dark Knight will stand the test of time as not only the best Batman Movies ever made, but they started a cultural shift in what audiences expected from the superhero and comic book genre.

When The Boys first premiered on Amazon Prime, it took the world by storm. It was the first time other than Deadpool we saw Superheroes in a gritty, violent, R-Rated environment. Audiences were instantly pulled into this heightened reality of superheroes in real life. Though the original comics of The Boys written by Garth Ennis doesn't quite hold up to the TV Series. The Boys, on Amazon, took the source material and really improved upon the stories and themes they were telling.

Jurassic Park will forever be considered one of the greatest blockbuster films of all time. Steven Spielberg delivered a film that will live in the minds of movie goers forever. Though, with each attempt at a sequel to the beloved franchise, it seems making a good one is near impossible. With the introduction of the Jurassic World franchise, it's become even more clear. Jurassic Park will forever be the only good installment in the franchise. But why?

Back in 2009, Cartoon Network decided to push the envelope and try a new slate of premium programming with Cartoon Network Real. The network primarily known for animated tv shows was dipping it's toes into live action with a series of shows trying to compete with the likes of MTV and Nickelodeon. Cartoon Network Real was almost doomed from the start, and never really caught on. But how did Cartoon Network Real even get it's start in the first place?

Damien Chazelle's movie Whiplash is the perfect representation of what a toxic student/teacher relationship can be. J.K. Simmons portrayal of Terence Fletcher will forever be one of the most terrifying and chilling representations of the mental stress a teacher can put on a student. Terence Fletcher is a manipulative and sociopathic teacher at a top music school, using his tactics to bend the will of his students into what he believes is greatness. Whiplash would not hold the weight it does without Terence Fletcher's insanity on screen.

Better Call Saul is gearing up to return for it's final season, and there have been many episodes one could consider perfect. The follow up series to Breaking Bad has stood on it's own as a truly great series. But this specific episode of Better Call Saul, that lands directly in the middle of the series, could be considered a perfect episode of television. While we move closer to connecting the timelines of Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, we look back at what made Jimmy McGill become Saul Goodman.

The Michael Mann movie Heat will forever be considered one of the best action movies ever made. The gritty realism, dedication to detail, and razor sharp dialogue puts Heat above almost every other action movie of the last 30 years. But this wasn't Michael Mann's first attempt at directing this script. Before Heat, Mann released his film LA Takedown, which is basically the same movie. But why did Michael Mann direct the same movie twice?

In our final episode of The Legacy of Batman, we take a look at Ben Affleck's Batman effect on the DCEU through Robert Pattinson's gritty portrayal of The Dark Knight. A new wave of DC Heroes have been hitting our screens, but no other has taken the risk of Matt Reeve's The Batman. From the early aughts through present day, Batman will forever be one of the greatest superheroes ever put to page or film.

In the early 2000's it seemed Judd Apatow had a stranglehold on the comedy scene. Movies like The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Anchorman, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Pineapple Express were instant classics. But in 2009, his release Funny People seemed to mark a dramatic shift in Judd Apatow's career. He had moved on from the crazy, raunchy comedy, and towards a more personal take on his stories. Today he seems to be a sort of Godfather of Comedy for many up and coming creatives, and maybe that's all we need.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is by far one of the most successful movie franchises in history. From Iron Man to Avengers End Game we saw a linear timeline, packed with adventure, action, and many surprises. But entering Marvel's Phase 4, starting with Black Widow, it seems the MCU is going down the familiar path that Marvel Comics once went through. Audiences are waiting for the story to click into place, but Marvel is playing the long game.

Bobs Burgers has been a cultural staple since it first debuted in 2011. Turning the sitcom family dynamic on it's head, Bob's Burgers stood out above the other shows at the time. Specifically because Bob Belcher is he perfect evolution of the storied TV Dad trope. Bob Belcher is a kind hearted, patient, loving father that wants to provide for his quirky family. Unlike Homer Simpson, Peter Griffen, and even Fred Flinstone, Bob Belcher is what made Bob's Burgers such a special animated comedy.

Saturday Night Live has been a staple in comedy for over 40 years. With a long list of heavy hitters that have come through the doors of Studio H at 30 Rock, SNL has maintained a level of success never seen in another sketch comedy show. Though one of it's most successful alumni, Adam Sandler, was fired after just a few short years on the show. Leaving SNL behind, Adam Sandler became one of the biggest movie stars on the planet. But how did Sandler make all this possible?

When John McTiernan's Predator came out in 1987, it started a major shift in sci-fi action movies. The main villain, The Yautja, was one of the more terrifying creatures put on screen at the time. A true horror movie filled with plenty of action. Through Predators many sequels and reboots, it seems our main villain has become less and less about actual horror moments and more about big action set pieces. Predator has long moved on from it's horror roots, but that might be it's biggest problem.

Any Marvel fan will tell you the first two Thor movies are less than favorable. It wasn't until Taika Waititi's Thor Ragnarok that fans across the multi-verse finally jumped on board with the Norse God of Thunder. But one key component was missing, Natalie Portman's Jane Foster. Why was Jane Foster suddenly gone from the Thor franchise? Why did Natalie Portman finally decide to come back?

With nearly 40 years of experience in Hollywood, Tom Cruise is typically cast as the main protagonist or hero of a film. Most notable for his outstanding performances in cult classics, blockbusters, and academy award winning films, Tom Cruise decided Michael Mann's Collateral was the best opportunity to explore an evil character. Throughout Collateral, Vincent is a mastermind of manipulation and violence., and Tom Cruise nails the performance.

The short lived sitcom, Dinosaurs, was a big swing in 1991 when it first premiered on TV. It followed the Sinclair family in a world where Dinosaurs and Human roles were reversed. The Jim Henson Company was a big driver in the moderate success Dinosaurs had, but even after a 4 season run, it's hard to tell who Dinosaurs was even made for?

In its prime, The Arrowverse was the most accomplished and impressive Superhero crossover series ever put on television. Leading the charge with shows like The Flash, Green Arrow, and Supergirl, the CW Arrowverse was a major part of the comic book landscape on network television. But after the roster of superheroes expanded, the Arrowverse seemed to lose all it's steam. The once beloved crossover phenomenon had become a bland iteration of the superheroes fans once loved where neither Supergirl, The Flash, nor Green Arrow could save the day.

Harley Quinn, portrayed by Margot Robbie, is by far the best and most popular character in the DCEU. Without Margot's performance, Harley Quinn wouldn't have the success she has today. With the fallout of a shaky start to the DCEU, Warner Brothers knew they had to run with the only thing that was working, Harley Quinn. Giving Harley her own vehicle in Birds of Prey cemented the fact she is capable of leading a film, but where will Dr. Harleen Quinzel go from here?

David Finchers' Se7en, starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, is still one of the most chilling detective stories ever put on film. Se7en is a masterclass in directing, editing, and cinematography that really puts the audience on the edge of their seats as they try and solve the mystery along with our detectives. With an A-List cast, a director paving his way in the industry, and a villain that sticks with you for years, Se7en was a ground breaking achievement in the genre.

Few characters on Television get the farewell given to Michael Scott on The Office. Most of the time when a character leaves, it's a quick goodbye and the show keeps moving. But The Office took its time with an extended episode to give Michael Scott his final goodbye. This final episode for Michael Scott was everything it needed to be and more. The Office was never the same after Michael Scott left, but his goodbye was perfection.

Parks and Recreation will forever be one of the greatest sitcoms ever produced. Originally thought of as a spin-off of The Office, the show didn't start out very strong. But as Parks and Rec progressed, audiences began to fall in love with the cast. This episode of Parks and Recreation finally brought our cast together, and started a run of television rarely seen today.

Robert Zemeckis is best known for timeless classics like Forrest Gump, Back to the Future, and Castaway. But in the years following these classic films, Zemeckis took a turn to a full CG world in Polar Express and Beowolf. This turn towards technology would be his downfall. Gone were the days of Back to the Future, and he was now stuck in a digital world that never stuck with audiences.

The Walking Dead TV Show has been a cultural staple for over a decade now. With the long running series, spin-off shows, and future movies planned, it's hard to tell why exactly Andrew Lincoln stepped away as Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead. The main show is slowly coming to an end, but will we actually see Rick Grimes appear in any future Walking Dead projects?

For many there are a few seminal Mob related movies made in the last 50 years. Films like The Godfather Goodfellas, The Departed, have all crafted some of the best characters in film. But Martin Scorsese's Casino delivers one of the best villains of them all with Joe Pesci's Nicky Santoro. Casino gives us a real dynamic between our main anti-heroes, and Nicky Santoro will forever be one of the best.

After Marvel's Phase 4 ended, fans everywhere were eager to see where the studio would head next. Phase 5 is almost complete, and with mixed reviews. Now, Marvel CEO Kevin Feige has finally announced what the future holds for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it all ends with Secret Wars. But what exactly is in store for Marvel's upcoming Phase 6?

When Peter Jackson's The Hobbit Trilogy was finally announced, we knew going in it would be hard to recreate the magic of the original Lord of the Rings Trilogy. And after seeing the first Hobbit film released, audiences knew it wouldn't. There is a lot to dive into as to why The Hobbit Trilogy failed to connect with audiences, but this scene in the first Hobbit movie encapsulates everything that's wrong with the Trilogy and why it was never going to come close to the original Lord of the Rings.

Seth Rogen has had a long and successful career navigating the roads of Hollywood. With classics such as Knocked Up, Superbad, and The 40 Year Old Virgin, Seth Rogen has cemented himself as a driving force in comedy. Though his collaboration with Judd Apatow on Pineapple Express might be his best accomplishment. Taking the typical "stoner comedy" and elevating it into a true action/comedy is no easy feat, and Pineapple Express will forever be the peak of the mountain top.

Throughout the run of Modern Family we saw our lovable cast of characters grow up right before our eyes. Something like this hasn't been done before, and should have been a story about change and development. Though it seems the Modern Family creators fell short with the character of Haley Dunphy. She seems to grow past the immature demeanor early in the show, only to divert right back to where she was before Modern Family's final episode.

Throughout their 33 year run, The Simpsons have given audiences some of the best episodes of television in sitcom history. Every fan that has seen The Simpsons has a different view on which episode is the best, or their favorite. Though, as the longest running animated sitcom in history, there have been some bumps along the road. This episode in particular will go down as one of the worst episodes of The Simpsons in their storied history.

Almost everyone at one point grew up watching Sesame Street. Learning our ABC's and Numbers from the likes of Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and countless others. Sesame Street was the best educational show for children on TV. That was until one episode of Sesame Street that was scaring kids so much, parents wrote into the network to get the episode pulled from syndication.

When it comes to wrapping up a beloved television show, none have done it better than Breaking Bad. The AMC Smash Hit starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul didn't overstay it's welcome, and delivered an incredible finale that will probably never be rivaled. Breaking Bad's final episode Felina encompasses everything the show had to offer during its run. Now the ending of Better Call Saul, gives the ending of Breaking Bad that much more weight.

Mad Men's Don Draper will forever be known as one of the most compelling and complex characters to ever grace the television screen. Throughout the world of Mad Men, Don Draper is seen as an elitist advertising executive, hell bent on achieving the American Dream. Though, as the show unfolds over its 7 Seasons, Don Draper's story is found to be way more complex that it look on the surface. Mad Men will forever be considered one of the great television dramas, and all of that starts with Jon Hamm's portrayal of Don Draper.

Superhero origin stories seem to be making a big push again through Hollywood. Some are welcomed with open arms by fans, and others like X-Men Origins: Wolverine were so bad, it begs the question why they even made it in the first place. With the fast rise of the X-Men's popularity, and especially Wolverine, it's no wonder the studio jumped at the opportunity. But hindsight is 20/20, and a sloppy Wolverine origin story set the X-Men franchise back quite a bit.

The Matrix will forever be one of the most groundbreaking movies ever made. It's new approach to story telling, effects, and character made The Matrix a timeless classic. But as much as our main character Neo drives the story, the main villain Agent Smith is what brings it all together. Agent Smith is one of the most terrifying and chilling villains in film history, and his story through the Matrix Trilogy will cement it forever.

When Adam McKay's Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy hit theaters it took the world by storm. Anchorman was by far one of the funniest movies of the time, and utilized improv to the best it could. A few years later Anchorman 2 was released to less than great reviews. A lot of the negative press around Anchorman 2 was about it's bloated run time and overuse of improv comedy. Proving that too much of a good thing can seriously tank your production.

Without a doubt Andrew Garfield's Amazing Spider-Man movies got off to a very rocky start. Coming out too close to the Toby Maguire Spider-Man Trilogy and a messy rogues gallery of villains basically set this franchise up for failure. Garfield's Spider-Man movies almost got even more complicated with a competing love story between Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy and Shailene Woodley's Mary Jane Watson. Luckily Marc Webb course corrected and Mary Jane Watson was cut from the final film.

The Thundercats animated series was a staple of 90's animated shows. Beloved by many, the Thundercats were a massive success that not only launched a much sought after toy line, but paved the way for many other shows to follow in its footsteps. After the shows cancellation in 1989, it was hard to say whether or not we'd get new stories of our favorite catlike humanoids. Until 2011, when Thundercats came back with an all new rebooted series. Though it received a lot of backlash from the Thundercats fanbase.

Stranger Things has been by far the biggest thing Netflix has ever produced. From the moment Season 1 premiered, it took the world by storm. But now that we're 4 seasons deep, and expecting a 5th, theres one big problem Stranger Things needs to fix. The cast has grown way too big. If Stranger Things wants to come in for a clean ending, it's about time to start cutting down on main characters.

For many fans, the DCAU is the crowning achievement in adapting DC Comics to the screen. Animated stories around Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Big 7 are still some of the best ever presented. Though the best episode of Batman Beyond was actually in season 2 of Justice League Unlimited. Justice League Unlimited set the bar so high, it was impossible for other shows to overtake it.

As far as Harry Potter villains go, Bellatrix Lestrange is one of the most terrifying. Her love and admiration for Voldemort pushes her to places very few Harry Potter villains go to. It's not about power, overtaking Voldemort, it's about doing whatever she thinks will get his attention like a little girl with a big crush. Her actions are chaotic and psychotic, and the performance by Helena Bonham Carter puts Bellatrix Lestrange into a whole new category of Harry Potter villains.

Between Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Loki, Hulk, Wanda, and many more, it seems that Marvel has run into a Multiverse problem. Through the recent installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "breaking the multiverse" has almost become the new villain threaded throughout the stories. With every new adventure, it seems the balance of the Multiverse is at steak. But how many times can Marvel actually threaten the destruction of the Multiverse before it loses all its suspense?

When Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings Trilogy first came out, it was thought to be a perfect adaptation of the famous book written by J.R.R. Tolkien. When talks of going back and adapting the Hobbit, it seemed director Guillermo Del Toro was a perfect match to bring Middle Earth back to life. But as things turn out, Del Toro would soon leave the project after months of work, and Peter Jackson would step back into the directors chair for the Hobbit Trilogy we know today.

The original Universal Monsters are by far some of the most iconic horror characters in film history. Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, and others were some of the first horror characters to frighten audiences for decades to come. Of course everything has to be rebooted these days, and Universal's attempt at retooling the Universal Monsters to fit a more modern approach failed at every turn. How could they mess up the Universal Monsters this bad?

Family Guy is one of the longest running animated shows in history. Along the likes of The Simpsons and South Park, it seems Family Guy is going to be a mainstay for many years to come. But throughout Family Guy's historic run, there have been a fair share of great episodes, and terrible episodes. We take a look at one of the all time worst episodes of Family Guy.

Have you noticed lately that all Superheroes seem to talk the same? Whether it's Marvel Studios or the DCEU each new iteration in their universe seems to have a very similar tone to how their heroes speak to each other. With quick snappy dialogue, tons of jokes, and seemingly personable characters both Marvel and DC have fallen into a formula that audiences are catching onto.

Kill Bill Vol 1 and Vol 2 are probably at the top of Quinten Tarantino's filmography. The two movies staring Uma Thurman and David Carradine as Bill will forever be two of his crowning achievements. But other than The Bride's spectacular performance, one thing that really makes this movie great is the villain Bill. Though we don't see much of him in Vol 1, his presence is felt throughout the entirety of Kill Bill.

When James Cameron wanted to make a sequel to Ridley Scott's sci-fi epic Alien, there was a lot at stake. Not only was Cameron relatively inexperienced at the time, but the notion of making a sequel to Alien was hard to get green lit. Even as production got started James Cameron hit a pretty substantial speed bump. His original actor playing Cpl. Hicks was fired from production, only to be replaced with a completely new person. But why exactly did they fire the original Cpl. Hicks from Aliens?

During the Saturday morning cartoon boom of the 1980's, it seemed there was a direct line being established between its youth audience and the amount of merchandise being produced for their favorite shows. G.I. Joe, Transformers, Masters of the Universe, Transformers and many others started developing toy lines aimed specifically at kids. Week after week kids would watch their Saturday Morning Cartoons and be exposed to hours of commercials selling their favorite toys. But were these toy lines for animated shows actually brainwashing the kids watching the programs?

When Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's Superbad first debuted, it took audiences by storm. It was a coming of age High School story, about two best friends out for one last night of partying before college. This simple premise captivated it's fan base, and Superbad instantly became one of the best High School comedies ever produced. But the most interesting element of Superbad's production, was it was actually written by 2 kids when they were in middle school.

Marvel's X-Men have had a storied history from their initial appearance in the comics through an animated series, and multiple feature films. Though X-Men the Animated series had some of the best story arcs of any other medium. This is by far the best episode of X-Men the Animated Series.

Doctor Doom has been a mainstay in the Marvel canon for decades. He is one of the best villains ever put to the page, and has had several attempts at adapting him to the big screen. Though it has turned out adapting Doctor Doom to a feature film is a lot harder than expected. Will we get to see a new Doctor Doom before Marvel Studios releases it's Fantastic Four movie?

When Robocop first debuted, it quickly became one of the biggest action franchises of the time. For decades following, Robocop's fanbase would be ravenous for sequels, but this 2014 Remake was doomed from the start. What exactly made this Robocop remake so incredibly bad?

When Better Call Saul first aired in a Post Breaking Bad world, everyone knew it was going to be a tough challenge maintaining the level of quality in a new show. But Better Call Saul immediately proved Vince Gilligan had struck gold twice. Though the entire cast was magnificent, Rhea Seehorn's Kim Wexler was one of the most complex new additions to Better Call Saul and the Breaking Bad Universe.

Throughout Futurama's storied run, there have been numerous cancellations and revivals. It's happened so many times that Futurama actually has 4 series ending within the series. Though the final episode to air, Meanwhile, is by far the most perfect ending Futurama could possibly have.

When Disney first announced it would be taking the famous Disneyland ride Pirates and adapting it into the major motion picture Pirates of the Caribbean, many fans had doubts the House of Mouse could pull it off. But when Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl first debuted, it was instantly a classic. But as time went on, it seemed Disney was draining every ounce of prestige from the Pirates franchise. Eventually leading to a dramatic downfall of the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

Love it or hate it, Game of Thrones was a cultural phenomenon during it's original run on HBO. Yes, the show as a whole fell off near the end of the series, but that doesn't take away from the monumental achievements the show produced over the years. Game of Thrones Season 6 episode, Battle of the Bastards will forever be one of the greatest battle sequences ever put on television. But how exactly did Game of Thrones create such a compelling sequence only to fall off a cliff the very next season?

Spongebob Squarepants has been a mainstay in pop culture ever since it's debut in 1999. Though few would have predicted the lasting impact Spongebob would have on it's fanbase. It seems the fandom stretches from older millennials all the way to their kids. But going through the history of Spongebob, it's hard to tell who Spongebob was even made for. Kids, or the adults that would be watching alongside them?