“Warning: SpoilersIt doesn't seem as long ago as 1992 since Midway's classic beat-em up 'Mortal Kombat' first flooded the games market. Ed Boon and John Tobias' creation provoked major outrage when it first appeared due to its graphic content. However, despite the high number of complaints it stirred” read more
“Warning: SpoilersThis has to be the best game i've played, since... I don't know since when? It's an awesome adaptation of the Star Wars saga, and before everyone complains "no clone wars, or rogue 1." they put in the characters, this is the SKywalker Saga, it doesn't need them. THis game is the per” read more
“A lot of Quan Chiās maneuvers have helped to drive the plot of the entire franchise. Thatās because heās probably the most impressive manipulator of the series, to the point that he even dethroned Shao Kahn himself. He also ended Scorpionās entire family and clan, then misdirected Scorpionā” read more
“Even without his appearance in the first Mortal Kombat film, this member of the Deadly Alliance was always a popular fan-favorite. His penchant for munching on peopleās souls to accumulate power is a fun dynamic, and his sorcery has long been unquestionably powerful. Using magic to impersonate a c” read more
“Officially debuting in Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, of all places, Shinnok has been a recurring villain throughout the entire franchise. Heās most famous for breaking dimensional barriers with his DIY Amulet, which nearly resulted in the complete destruction of Reptileās race. Shinnok is” read more
“One of the most recognizable characters of the franchise, Goro is a prince of the Shokan raceāhalf human, and half dragon. This is one of those characters that some would prefer not to call a villain, but honestly, he was aligned with Shao Kahn for a ridiculously long time. He does tend to be more” read more
“Like many other stereotypical villains, he simply desires unlimited power. However, the so-called Dragon King did rule the Outworld once, and he definitely has a killer design. The combined forces of Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, and Raiden could not destroy himāeven when Raiden sacrificed himself with a” read more
“Kano just doesnāt get the attention he deserves. A smartmouthing, cruel, and vulgar character, his winning attitude alone makes him impossible to ignore. In a universe thatās established countless monsters and petty gods, heās only got that handy cybernetic eye. He leads the Black Dragon Clan,” read more
“In his original timeline, Raiden was a mortal who resided in the Earthrealm. He typically wore white robes with a blue vest and a straw hat. His abilities have always consisted of electrical bolts and he is able to move as quickly as lightning. He can also teleport, shock, and can sometimes summon a” read more
"My life is nothing but a comedy."
“Warning: SpoilersRight out of the gate you can forget about considering this a comic book movie. It may be based on a comic book character, but the character development and story line can be taken right from the pages of modern day horrors brought about by poverty, abusive parents, disrespect for a” read more
I really wanted to like this, but...
“Warning: SpoilersI still remember seeing this movie. At the time, I was enamored with all things Mortal Kombat and I greatly enjoyed the first film even though I knew it wouldn't sweep the Oscars. So when the movie theater I worked at put this poster up I just KNEW I had to see it. And I did.
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“Appearances:Ā The Hannibal Lecter films (1986-2007)
Creator:Ā Thomas Harris
Performers:Ā Brian Cox, Anthony Hopkins, Aaran Thomas, Gaspard Ulliel
Defining moment:Ā The moment that cements Lecterās extraordinary effect comes during his conspicuous absence. Orchestrated” read more
“Quite the opposite of Nurse Ratched's reserved villain, the Wicked Witch from The Wizard of Oz is about as cartoonish of an antagonist as there could be. Of course, in a story like this, the over-the-top evilness of the character works very well.
She is a being of pure evil, threatening Do” read more
“Appearances:Ā All fourĀ Indiana JonesĀ adventures (1981-2008)
Creators:Ā George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan
Performer:Ā Harrison Ford
Defining moment:Ā The flicker of recognition that crosses Indyās face when Belloq (Paul Freeman) suggests they are alike... Tied with the p” read more
“Appearances:Ā TheĀ Star WarsĀ series (1977ā2015)
Creator:Ā George Lucas
Performer:Ā Harrison Ford
Defining moment:Ā Granted, Vader had the better wardrobe (black cape, motorcycle leathers), but Soloās scruffy-looking smuggler still takes the gundarkās share of Sta” read more
“Appearance:Ā TheĀ Star WarsĀ series (1977-2005)
Creator:Ā George Lucas
Performer:Ā Alec Guinness, Ewan McGregor
Defining moment:Ā "These aren't the droids you're looking for." Ben Kenobi shows off a neat party trick that leads to a generation trying to get past nightclu” read more
The T-101 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
“Perhaps the most unlikely swap from villain to hero occurs in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. This time, Schwarzenegger wears leather, cool shades, and rides a Harley Davidson to the rescue of John Connor. He protects John from the more advanced shape-shifting T-1000, which its parent artificial intelli” read more
The Terminator - The Terminator (1984)
“The role that made Arnold Schwarzenegger a star saw him suit up as a cyborg from the year 2026 posing as a human assassin. The emotionless and efficient killer bot searches for the mother whose son will lead the war against his fellow machines after a nuclear cataclysm years later to erase his time ” read more
“Appearances:Ā Star Wars: Episodes III-VI (1977-2005)
Creator:Ā George Lucas
Performers:Ā David Prowse, James Earl Jones (voice), Sebastian Shaw, Hayden Christensen
Defining moment:Ā In the first two films (i.e. Episodes IV and V), Lord Vader is nothing more ā or less ” read more
“Appearance:Ā 2001: A Space OdysseyĀ (1968)
Creator:Ā Arthur C. Clarke
Performer: Douglas Rain (voice)
Defining moment:Ā Conceding the battle for supremacy between humans and technology, HAL departs with a plaintive rendition of Daisy Bell.
Fascinating fact:Ā O” read more
“The Alien series (1979-2017)
When Dan OāBannon and Ronald Shusett wrote their treatment for Star Beast back in the mid-ā70s, they can have had little idea they were creating one of the most enduring monsters in cinema. Delivered by Ridley Scott, nurtured by James Cameron and subsequent” read more
“Appearances:Ā TheĀ TerminatorĀ series (1984ā)
Creator:Ā James Cameron
Performer:Ā Arnold Schwarzenegger
Defining moment:Ā The joy of the āIāll be backā sequence lies not only in its legacy, but its witty machine-like accuracy: he will indeed be back, smashing hi” read more
“Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) is a beloved character from the long-running British TV show Doctor Who. She's a companion of the eleventh doctor incarnation (Matt Smith).
Amy first met the doctor as a child after he crash-landed in her backyard, and had very exciting time-traveling trips with him” read more
“Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) is a character in all three Stargate shows, including the top-rated one, Stargate SG-1. She's a highly intelligent and esteemed woman in this world and is respected for having a key role in establishing the Stargate Program.
Throughout her time serving in t” read more
“Though a short-lived show, Firefly has many beloved characters, including Inara Serra (Morena Baccarin), though she is not a member of the crew. Inara is known as a Companion, which is a high-society courtesan.
She's a fan favorite because of her inept ability to take care of herself, and ” read more
“Oh, Zoe.Ā FireflyĀ creator Joss Whedon is amazingly adept at creating strong, dynamic female characters, and of course one aspect of those characters is their love lives. Typically in Jossā works, however, those love lives are a mess. Youāre either having to skewer your vampire boyfriend to save” read more
“Perhaps the most powerful in terms of abilities on this list, Amaterasu is the Celestial Brush Goddess from the game Okami. Amaterasu takes the form of a white wolf with striking crimson marks across her body and a tail that resembles a calligraphy brush. Despite not speaking, Amaterasu has the per” read more