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About Matt John

Matt is a Utah resident but a Massachusetts native who covers movies and TV for GameRant. He also covers the NBA for Heavy and Fansided, too, if you like basketball.

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Invincible (2021)
Invincible's Season 2 Titles Have Secretly Been Giving Us Story Hints All Along

Through its episode titles, Invincible season 2 has subtly foreshadowed events that would happen in the following week's episodes three times.

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American History X's Original Ending Would Have Changed The Entire Movie (& Made It Worse)

While American History X's ending is tragic, the movie's original final scene was so dark that if used it would have contradicted the film's message.

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Invincible (2021)
Subtle Invincible Line Can Finally Explain The Real Reason Omni-Man First Came To Earth

Omni-Man may have revealed the real reason why Viltrum wants to include Earth in its tyrannical galactic empire in Invincible's mid-season finale.

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All 8 Times Ed Asner Played Santa Claus In Christmas Movies & TV Episodes, Ranked

Though his best-known performance as Santa Claus is in Elf, Ed Asner had played multiple memorable versions of Jolly Old Saint Nick over the years.

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Ted Lasso (2020)
Ted Lasso’s Greatest Comedy Show Replacement Was Already Released On Hulu Last Year

Apple TV's heartwarming show that revolved around sports already had its replacement lined up on Hulu before Ted Lasso started season 3.

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Breaking Bad (2008)
7 Times Revenge Was The Downfall Of Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul Characters

Revenge was a common motive for several characters in the Breaking Bad universe, but it hardly ever proved to be a good choice, if at all.

Robert Downey Jr in Oppenheimer and Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame 1
Oppenheimer Is Robert Downey Jr.'s Best Performance In 18 Movies

Robert Downey Jr.'s performance in Oppenheimer is one of the best of his career, and it tops anything he's done since the MCU began 15 years ago.

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School Spirits (2023)
Where Was School Spirits Filmed?

School Spirits takes place in and around the fictional town of Split River, Wisconsin, but the Paramount+ show was not filmed in that location.

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Better Call Saul (2015)
Better Call Saul Proved What Made Breaking Bad So Good – And It Was Not Just Walter White

Despite being a prequel spinoff of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul stood out on its own because of its compelling returning and original characters.

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Friends (1994)
5 Friends Moments That Showed Monica & Chandler Were Always Soulmates

A handful of moments sprinkled throughout the first four seasons of Friends show viewers that Chandler and Monica were always meant to be together.

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Invincible (2021)
Invincible's Mid-Season Finale Cleverly Referenced One Of The Worst Movies Ever Made

One line from Omni-Man during season 2's mid-season finale was a not-so-subtle reference to one of the most commonly recognized bad movies.

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Better Call Saul (2015)
6 Reasons "You're Not A Real Lawyer" Is Better Call Saul's Best Scene In All 6 Seasons

Better Call Saul's twist that Chuck had been the villain the whole time along with him revealing his true contempt for Jimmy is its peak scene.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
The Last Airbender's Team Avatar Change Could Have Backfired (But It Made The Show Even Better)

Making a change to the dynamic of Team Avatar could have hurt Avatar: The Last Airbender, but it wound up working in the show’s favor instead.

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9 Reasons Why Incredibles' Syndrome Is Actually The Most Evil Pixar Villain

Even if he didn't accomplish his main goal, Syndrome's actions and motivations in The Incredibles make him stand out as Pixar's premier evil-doer.

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Bad Santa's Genius Is That It Tackles A Dark Truth About Christmas No One Likes To Talk About

Even if the movie doesn't pull any punches, Bad Santa is a Christmas classic because it exposes a harsh reality about the holiday season.

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The Simpsons (1989)
Why The Simpsons' Frank Grimes Episode Is So Divisive (& Why It's Great)

"Homer's Enemy" is widely considered to be the darkest episode of the Golden Simpsons era, which is why fans were so divided on it when it aired.

Legendary NFL running back Barry Sanders 1
10 Things Barry Sanders' Documentary Leaves Out About The Running Back Legend

There are some interesting facts about Barry Sanders' career and controversial retirement that Bye Bye Barry does not shed much light on.

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Better Call Saul (2015)
The Dumbest Decision Every Better Call Saul Character Made Across All 6 Seasons

Better Call Saul boasted many smart characters, so when they made a dumb decision, it usually impacted not only them but their entire worlds.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
3 Relationships The Live-Action Avatar Show Needs (That The Last Airbender Series Ignored)

Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender has the chance to revisit some of the show’s most beloved characters and make them even better.

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