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Stake FARTTURBO: Complete Staking Process for Fart Turbo $FARTTURBO on StakingRewards
Press enter or click to view image in full size In an increasingly competitive DeFi landscape, investors are constantly looking for smarter ways to make their crypto assets work for them. One of the most effective strategies is staking — locking tokens to support a network and earn passive income in return.
Australian equities - what is a lower dividend yield telling us?
Henry Morrison-Jones, CFA Sayad Reteos Baronyan, PhD Australia has offered high dividend yields among global markets, but this yield has decreased since 2022. We discuss what a change in dividend yield is telling us about the trend of Financials and Basic Materials – the major contributors to Australia’s dividend yield. Australia has long been recognised for having the highest average dividend yield among global markets. However, this yield has been on a downward trend since 2022.
There's Still a Place for the Empire's Best General in Star Wars
General Veers, played by perennial villain Julian Glover, is one of Star Wars' most iconic Imperials -- and he should be brought back. There are few villainous factions in fiction more iconic than Star Wars' Galactic Empire. Drawing inspiration from a variety of sources, its infinite war machine has terrorized a galaxy far, far away almost from the first note of composer John Williams' bombastic opening theme.
Asteroid City Has the Potential to Be Wes Anderson's Best Movie
A director who's built his career on quirkiness and detail, the trailer for Asteroid City shows the potential to be Wes Anderson's magnum opus. There may be no director today more celebrated for his inherent eccentricity than Wes Anderson.
How a Live-Action Moana Movie Can Succeed Where Other Disney Remakes Failed
Disney's continued commitment to live-action versions of its movies may continue to attract ire, but Moana still has a chance to work. Disney, it would appear, has not forgotten its desire to turn all of its beloved animated films into live-action versions of questionable value. During a recent corporate meeting, a slick video starring Moana actor Dwayne Johnson announced that a new version of that movie was in early production.
All Quiet on the Western Front Is Great - So Why Aren't There More WWI Movies? Original
Netflix's All Quiet on the Western Front made a splash during awards season, but very few World War I movies have found the same success. The concept of the war movie is one of the broadest and most persistent genres in the history of cinema. It's difficult to think about movies without envisioning wide shots of charging soldiers, the swell of the musical score and the clichés of the soldiers yearning for their girlfriends back home.
Star Wars: Who Are the Separatists?
Manipulated from the beginning, Star Wars' Separatist Alliance is an intriguing faction with far more of an effect on galactic history than expected. In the endless tumult of the Star Wars galaxy, there are always factions and organizations vying for control. Among them, there are few more interesting than the Separatist Alliance, a consortium of trade and technology corporations assembled by Count Dooku, operating under the orders of his master Darth Sidious aka Sheev Palpatine.
The Tetris Movie Breaks the Mold of Video Game Movies Original
Tetris isn't an adaptation in the style of The Last of Us or Super Mario; instead, it uses the real history of Tetris to tell a compelling spy story. After years of almost universally terrible adaptations, video game movies and shows have finally begun to be what fans always knew they could be.
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Tetris' Most Exaggerated Scenes Create the Perfect Political Spy Thriller Apple TV+'s Tetris makes big changes to the real-world story, which creates an action-packed ride filled with violence and politics. The Tetris Movie Breaks the Mold of Video Game Movies Tetris isn't an adaptation in the style of The Last of Us or Super Mario; instead, it uses the real history of Tetris to tell a compelling spy story.
Why Does Hollywood Have So Much Trouble With Stephen King Adaptations?
Many of the stories of prolific horror author Stephen King have been adapted to screens big and small, with notably few successes. Here's why. Despite the man's name being synonymous with horror, many of Stephen King's stories and their adaptations have strayed very far from that genre.
Why Lance Reddick Was Important to the John Wick Franchise Original
The late Lance Reddick was one of Hollywood's most dependable supporting actors, but his work in the John Wick series was of particular importance. The movie world is mourning over the news that Lance Reddick, one of the most talented and dependable supporting actors of his era, passed away unexpectedly on March 17 at the age of 60.
Why The Doomsday Machine Is Star Trek's Most Underrated Episode
In a series of parables, The Original Series' "The Doomsday Machine" is one of Star Trek's best, offering a composite of a man on the edge of madness. There have been hundreds of episodes and over a dozen movies set in the Star Trek universe. Some of them have gone on to become benchmarks for storytelling in television and served as parables for the greatest fears of creators and viewers alike.
How Star Wars Rights the Ship in the Modern Streaming Landscape
In the streaming era, the Star Wars galaxy is torn between two different creative directions - but there is a clear path forward. It's been a tumultuous time at Disney, with the company rattled by recent financial failures, as well as political saber-rattling regarding the leadership of the special "district" governing Disney World in Florida. CEO Bob Iger, who has reassumed control of the mega-company, has recently discussed his concerns and promises regarding the Marvel and Star Wars franchises.
An Upcoming Film Might Be the Next Great Dystopian Sci-Fi Story
A new Hungarian movie has been making waves at film festivals, and looks to inherit the dystopian crown worn by Soylent Green and Blade Runner. A screencap from the Hungarian film White Plastic Sky. It seems that the genre of post-apocalyptic fiction is entering another renaissance.
The New Alien Movie Is Already Treading in Dangerous Waters
News has begun to emerge about the next Alien movie after the failure of Covenant - but the new sounds scarily similar to the old. Fans who have been awaiting news of the inevitable next installment of the Alien franchise have finally received their first bit of information, as the director, premise, and core cast have been revealed in a Hollywood Reporterexclusive.
The New LOTR Movies Have a Lot of Potential - But Which Era Will They Pull From?
Home Movies The New LOTR Movies Have a Lot of Potential - But Which Era Will They Pull From? Warner Bros. has announced a slate of new Lord of the Rings movies, but when they might take place and why currently remains a mystery. There may be only One Ring to rule them all, but The Lord of the Rings franchise has basked for a long time in the success of a universe expanded far beyond the books written by Tolkien so long ago.
Hellboy Would Work Better as a Streaming Project, Not a Movie
After three attempts, Hollywood is yet again pushing Hellboy onto the silver screen, but this isn't the right format for the character. Fans are still reacting to the news that yet another adaptation of the beloved Mike Mignola character Hellboy is getting made. Though casting hasn't been announced, it seems this effort will steer clear of the mess that was the last attempt. However, it would appear the powers that be didn't learn their lesson from that movie.
Dave Bautista's Least-known Movie Is Still One of His Best
It's easy to feel inundated by the sheer volume of entertainment available nowadays, and recommendations are more often than not consigned to the 'maybe' pile. If there ever was a movie aware of enough of its time and place in history, however, and worth watching as a result of that and its commitment to an interesting and relevant premise, it's 2017's Bushwick.
Knock at the Cabin Proves M. Night Shyamalan's Work Is Regressing
The following contains spoilers for Knock at the Cabin, now in theaters. There are few mainstream directors working today whose name inspires such conflicted emotions as M. Night Shyamalan. His career has collapsed and rebounded multiple times, and his movies have undergone critical bashing and reassessment over and over again, often with criticism tied to the element he utilizes the most in his films: the plot twist.
Burt Bacharach's Austin Powers Cameos Remain the Series' Best Moments
In a series filled with celebrity cameos, Burt Bacharach's appearances in the Austin Powers movies were both surprising and genuine. The music and entertainment worlds mourned on February 9 with the news that legendary pop music composer Burt Bacharach had passed away at the age of 94. His contributions to the genre and the medium at large over his decades-long career are being discussed and reviewed the world over.
Netflix's Endless Cancellation Cycle Is a Long-Term Problem
Netflix's cancellation of 1899 is yet another early exit on the streaming service -- and a greater problem for the future of its original content. Netflix, while still one of the largest and best-known streaming services, has found itself in hotter water over the past year. The company is subscribers as it reckons with its place among a growing field of able competitors, from Hulu to HBO Max.
Why The Man With the Golden Gun Is an Underrated Bond Movie
The Man with the Golden Gun, starring Roger Moore and Christopher Lee, foresaw James Bond's direction in an underappreciated movie. Over the course of 25 movies and 60 years, the James Bond franchise has seemingly done it all. Through the adventures and antics of its many-faced superspy, it has sought to tell a number of different kinds of stories.
From Renfield to Raising Arizona, Why Nicolas Cage Is Such a Beloved Actor
There are few movies quite so simple in concept but as deep in theory as the "Nicolas Cage movie." For decades, Cage has built a career as an oddball actor, sometimes scenery-devouring, other times overly campy, all the while building a reputation among fans and critics for his endearingly strange performances. Cage's role in the upcoming Renfield, a more comedic spin on the perennially-adapted story of Dracula, seems to fit that mold.
The True Story Behind Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Movie
Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie Oppenheimer will tell the story of the titular father of the nuclear bomb, and there's plenty to see. The Second World War is the most-discussed and depicted conflict in all of history. It feels like more books have been written and movies made about it than could be watched in all the time since the war ended in 1945.
Oppenheimer Will Succeed by Learning From Nolan's Past Movies
There are few directors today more prized by moviegoers than Christopher Nolan. Bridging the gap between auteur and mainstream styles of thought, his movies have remained enduringly popular, and his name alone is enough to incite discussion and debate on the details and history of his work. His next movie, Oppenheimer, looks to be a collection of those traits that have accrued such goodwill from fans the world over.
Why Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds Is Still a Classic
Hollywood has, for better and worse, long been conflated with grandiose spectacle, and alien invasion movies have served as one of the primary avenues for just that. Sometimes lumped under the wider genre of disaster movies, they are often derided by critics for simpler narratives and a perceived reliance on special effects. As these movies have matured, however, they have provided greater reasons to be taken seriously.
What The Last of Us Can Learn from The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones
Home TV TV Features What The Last of Us Can Learn from The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones HBO's The Last of Us is coming soon, so hopefully the Pedro Pascal series learned from the errors of Game of Thrones and AMC's The Walking Dead. The main duos in The Walking Dead and HBO's The Last of Us. There are few pieces of zombie media more identifiable than The Walking Dead, the long-running AMC series that wound down in November to make way for several new Walking Dead spinoffs.
Star Wars Can Keep the Empire Threatening by Following in Andor's Footsteps
With the release of Andor, it feels that Star Wars could be on the cusp of a potential renaissance. Not only has the writing and acting been spectacular (the latter being commemorated through Diego Luna's Golden Globe nomination, the franchise's first in decades), but one of the things fans have wanted most has come to pass: the Empire is scary again.
The Lando Series' Ideal Villain Isn't the Empire - It's Star Wars' Underworld
Home TV TV Features The Lando Series' Ideal Villain Isn't the Empire - It's Star Wars' Underworld Star Wars' upcoming Lando Calrissian series has many compelling villains to choose from, but the best option for Disney+ isn't the Empire. The Disney+ series Andor received much acclaim from fans and critics for its more realistic depiction of the Empire as a competent antagonist.
Call of Duty: Why the Planned Movie Never Happened
The Call of Dutyfranchise, one of gaming's inescapable powerhouses, has, on multiple occasions, expressed interest in a movie adaptation. But for various reasons, this has not come to pass. Call of Duty hardly needs the money; the brand's name certainly holds its value even after decades of sometimes-derided entries and has a significant pull now due to the success of Warzone. However, that doesn't change the fact that the adaptation has been stuck in limbo.
Is Cocaine Bear Based on a True Story?
Directed by Elizabeth Banks and boasting an all-star cast, the bizarre Cocaine Bear has a strange basis in reality, but only to a point. When the first trailer for the upcoming dark comedy Cocaine Bearcame out, some joked that Hollywood had finally run out of ideas. After all, the concept seemed so bizarre. And the premise of a town banding together to fend off the creature felt like a weird slasher movie or even the tangent of a writer on some illicit substance or other.
This Underappreciated Workhorse Is One of Star Wars' Best Ships
Over the franchise's near-half-century of existence, Star Wars has seen innumerable designs of ships come and go. Some of them have become truly iconic, recognizable even to those who've never seen any of the movies, while others have been (rightly or not) relegated to obscurity. In the middle of this spectrum, both common and unknown, is the Munificent-class Star Frigate.
Henry Cavill Is Attached to a Warhammer 40,000 Cinematic Universe - But What Is It?
Former Superman Henry Cavill is now attached to a Prime Video adaptation of Warhammer 40,000. But what is this grimdark universe all about? With news that Henry Cavill would no longer return as Superman in the increasingly tumultuous DC Universe, there were many rumors about what the famously nerdy actor would do next.
Avatar's James Cameron Has a Lot To Say About the State of Film
Especially in recent years, it's not uncommon for directors to be vocal about not only their own projects but others and the state of the film industry as a whole. Directors are the closest the film industry comes to elder statesmen in the post-Golden Age era, and few are better recognized and respected than James Cameron, creator of The Terminator, Titanic, Aliens and the underappreciated True Lies, among many other classics and franchises.
Kirstie Alley's 'Forgotten' Star Trek Role Was One of Her Best
Five years before the role in Cheers that made her a household name, Kirstie Alley appeared as a wet-behind-the-ears lieutenant in arguably Star Trek's best movie, The Wrath of Khan. The most significant addition to the crew of the Enterprise in this entry, her role reinforced the film's themes and questioned them.
Gary Oldman May Be Retiring - and Leaving Behind an Incredible Legacy
Across the whole of film and television these days, there are few actors more beloved and appreciated than Gary Oldman. A veritable chameleon whose body of work transcends mediums, genres and expectations, he is one of the most successful actors by volume of awards and by the gross of the movies he's starred in, which have together accumulated over $11,000,000,000.
A Crypto Movie Is Inevitable - And It Needs To Be Done Right
The true crime trend is hitting its apex. The murder podcasts and the infamy of Tiger King pale in comparison to the speed at which new movies and shows meant to chronicle and capitalize on the latest lawbreakers are being greenlit. And if the approval of two more seasons of Netflix's Monster is anything to go by, even this ballooning genre isn't immune to the nostalgia bug.
Can James Cameron's Avatar Sequel Live Up to Its Massive Hype?
After over a decade in limbo, the sequel to the current highest-grossing movie of all time is getting its sequel. Avatar: The Way of Water, another adventure on the alien moon of Pandora, is due out soon, and though the hype machine is in full effect, questions have been raised about the movie's potential success and the future of the massive franchise director James Cameron has planned. Perhaps the biggest concerns, though, come from the mouth of Cameron himself.
De-Aging Harrison Ford Is Indiana Jones' Biggest Risk Yet
The irony of de-aging an archaeologist aside, some may wonder what risks there are in utilizing the advantage of 21st-century technology to scrub the years off the face of the legendary Harrison Ford like so much dirt from an excavation dig. In the latest and allegedly final installment of the Indiana Jones trilogy-and-change, the fifth movie (which so far lacks a subtitle) will see Ford donning the fedora one last time. It will, perhaps, serve as a capstone to his long-running action career.
How Princess Leia Convinced a Stormtrooper to Join the Rebellion
On a recent episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, the series went out of its way to rehabilitate the image of the redshirt, the disposable stock character. In the rival Star Wars franchise, that role has long been fulfilled by the Imperial Stormtrooper, the archetypal faceless goon to be killed by the dozen in the heroes' journey.
How a BBC Movie Predicted Prince Charles Ascent To King of England
After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September at the age of 96, mourning protocols of an unprecedented scale went into effect, and the eyes of billions fell upon the remaining royal family. As the fervent preparations began for the ascension of the Prince of Wales to the throne, a few recalled a somewhat controversial BBC film, based on the director's earlier stage play, that had predicted much of what was coming to pass around them.
In Defense of Warcraft, the Best Overlooked Video Game Movie
Film adaptations of video games have a bad reputation, and for the most part, it's a well-earned one. Many of these movies are cynical cash grabs, attempts to exploit or expand a popular brand name (there were even plans at one point for a Call of Duty cinematic universe). These are often made by people who have no interest in the games or at least consider them a passing interest. Warcraft, however, was not one of these.
Why Godzilla's Human Characters Are More Important Than You Think
Nowadays, Godzilla is a name synonymous with a towering, plodding monstrosity whose slow pace does little to prevent his wrath as he faces off against a menagerie of eclectic monsters known as kaiju. There has rarely been a lull in his franchise for over 60 years, and though he is one of the most singularly identifiable characters in cinema history, this has come at a cost.
How Black Christmas Helped Inspire the Slasher Genre
It's difficult to imagine a time in cinema before the invention of the slasher subgenre of horror. It's nothing less than a staple now, its pillars and tropes familiar even to those who dislike what movies of the type can sometimes involve and represent. A little under fifty years ago, though, there were no slashers as viewers now understand them -- until Black Christmas.
A Good Doom Movie Is Possible
For almost as long as there have been video games, there have been video game movies. Some of these were genuine attempts by those who loved the games, while others have been cynical attempts to cash in. Doom, one of the most beloved franchises in gaming, is unique in that it has survived both.
From The X-files to Community, More Shows Warrant Follow-up Movies
There has been a slew of articles, videos and tweets recently on a big-screen continuation of the cult classic show Community, with almost all of the original main cast returning to reprise their roles and follow a story that initially concluded seven years ago. It may seem an odd move to base a movie on a series that has been off the air for nearly a decade, but it's not unheard of.
Star Wars: Why There Weren't Many Battle Droids After the Clone Wars
Battle droids are by now a ubiquitous part of Star Wars lore, but that was not always the case. Their near-complete absence from the original trilogy has been explained by several factors since the original development of the Expanded Universe and again in the novels and other media that followed the Disney acquisition.
Apocalypse Endor: What Happened to the Ewoks After Return of the Jedi?
When Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released in 2019, its narrative raised innumerable questions for better and worse. One of these was the revival of a low-level discussion that had existed almost since the release of Return of the Jedi in 1983: what happened to Endor after the destruction of the second Death Star?
Why The Mandalorian's One-off Villain May Be the Key to Star Wars' Future
From its very beginning, Star Wars has been a galaxy full of intriguing characters. Though the Disney canon has been derided by some as lacking in this element, in truth there have been many fascinating individuals whose contributions to the fabric of the franchise's narrative have made it as vibrant as ever.
Star Wars' Most Underrated Character Was Also One of Its Most Human
The hierarchy of Star Wars' Galactic Empire is vast in ways that are all but unfathomable, containing officers and soldiers numbering in the millions, if not tens of millions. The sheer quantity of (mostly) men and material involved in keeping the Imperial war machine running during its relentless hunt for the Rebellion and oppression of the galaxy at large is beyond comprehension.
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