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Charlie Brown's Final Words Reflect a Lifetime of Unlucky Loops

Charles Schulz's abrupt retirement meant Peanuts ended not with a bang, but with the familiar, quiet sigh of its perpetually unlucky protagonist.

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The 8 Best Science Fantasy Books of the 21st Century

From cyborg mechanics to spacefaring necromancers, these novels blend the best of science fiction and fantasy.

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Hideo Kojima Weighs In on Divisive Zach Cregger Film 'Digger'

The acclaimed game director shared his thoughts on Alejandro Iñárritu's satirical black comedy, calling it essential viewing.

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How The Lord of the Rings' Weta Workshop Paved the Way for New Zealand's Weirdest Horror Film

Twenty years after Peter Jackson's epic fantasy, the same practical effects expertise brought the cult classic zombie-sheep horror 'Black Sheep' to life.

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Avatar: Seven Havens Fans Are Already Fiercely Protective of Captain Karthik

Some viewers are already worried the show might turn its beloved, fatherly airbender into a twist villain.

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Sally Brown's Anti-School Rants Remain a 'Peanuts' Touchstone

Decades later, Charlie Brown's sister's exasperation with academia still resonates.

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New York Comic Con Quest for Vision Yields Surprises

A reporter embarks on a search for the Marvel character, encountering familiar faces and unexpected turns on the convention floor.

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How "Rick Potion #9" Redefined Rick and Morty's Horrific Potential

Thirteen years after its release, the second episode of Rick and Morty's first season remains a pivotal moment for the series' descent into existential dread.

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Gary Larson's Far Side Comics Often Found Humor in Hell

The iconic comic strip frequently featured the devil and creative interpretations of the underworld.