Monthly Archives: May 2019

7 Great Phantom Menace Era Adventures

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is still a lightning rod of controversy for fans, even 20 years after its release (the film celebrates that anniversary this Sunday). And though The Last Jedi seems to be taking its place as the preeminent controversial Star Wars movie, the fact is, love it or hate it, The Phantom Menace rebirthed the galaxy far, far away for a new generation.

But even if you fall into the camp that doesn’t particularly enjoy Episode I, there are still some stories from the early Prequel era of Star Wars, ~30 BBY (Before Battle of Yavin) to be specific, that are incredible and simply wouldn’t exist without the characters, locales, or themes of The Phantom Menace.

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7 Great Phantom Menace Era Adventures

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is still a lightning rod of controversy for fans, even 20 years after its release (the film celebrates that anniversary this Sunday). And though The Last Jedi seems to be taking its place as the preeminent controversial Star Wars movie, the fact is, love it or hate it, The Phantom Menace rebirthed the galaxy far, far away for a new generation.

But even if you fall into the camp that doesn’t particularly enjoy Episode I, there are still some stories from the early Prequel era of Star Wars, ~30 BBY (Before Battle of Yavin) to be specific, that are incredible and simply wouldn’t exist without the characters, locales, or themes of The Phantom Menace.

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Best Dramas on Netflix Right Now (May 2019)

From All the President's Men to Bonnie and Clyde to Apollo 13 to The Hurt Locker to Winter's Bone and more, there are a lot of drama movies to choose from on Netflix...

Are you looking for the best dramas to stream on Netflix right now? Some people watch movies to escape from reality, others watch movies to be immersed in it. Serious, dramatic movies represent many of the most powerful stories ever told in the medium, and Netflix has no shortage of films that try to hit you right in the feels. Family stories, music biopics, feel good tales, odes to romance, science histories, current hits... there is no doubt that this page has a pretty extensive list of genre films so that you don't have to search any further! Of course, they have so many movies that it's easy to accidentally wind up watching a bad one, and that's where we come in with our monthly updates on the best new movies on Netflix.

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Best Sci Fi Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2019)

From The Fifth Element to A Clockwork Orange to Logan's Run to District 9 and so much more, there are a bunch of good sci fi movies to choose from on Netflix...

Are you looking for the best sci fi movies to stream on Netflix right now? The service itself is basically the stuff of science fiction -- a huge repository of motion pictures, available to watch at the push of a button. Time travel to any era in cinema history (more or less)! It's a magical, wonderful concept, and the only thing that would make it better is if they actually had all the movies you want. But that's where we come in with our monthly updates on the best new movies on Netflix.

Here you'll find the best sci fi movies on Netflix that you need to watch right now. It's a genre that offers little green men, men in black, men that become lobsters, men that are giants, men that are tiny. And women too! There are plenty of gems among the new releases in sci fi that are on the platform, from the fantasy based to the dystopian, the funny to the frightening, the indie to the most-discussed titles of the culture. There's so much worth watching, including many of the top recent sci fi movies from 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, as well as many of the all-time greatest classics, underrated b-movies, family-friendly flicks and stories about worlds of wonder and legend, past and present and future. Just imagine! They all await you in our picks for the hottest new sci fi movies on Netflix!

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Best Action Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2019)

From Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to Ant-Man and the Wasp to The Raid: Redemption to... Pineapple Express (?) and beyond, there are a lot of good action movies to choose from on Netflix...

Are you looking for the best action movies on Netflix right now? Sometimes your search can be in vain with all the different digital choices to stream! Fortunately, the service has plenty from the genre -- pop culture blockbusters, adrenaline pumping fight films, robust animated adventures and shootout dramas galore... if you know where to look for them. And that's where we come in with our monthly updates on the best new movies on Netflix.

See, here you'll find the best action movies on Netflix right now. There are plenty of different awesome new releases that are on Netflix right now, including many of the top recent action movies from 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, as well as many of the all-time greatest classics, underrated b-movies, all-ages adventure and ultraviolent action. They all await you in our picks to watch for the hottest action movies on Netflix! So don't bother to search any further. Just log-in because it's time to watch...

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Deathstroke Animated Series Coming to CW Seed

CW has announced that an animated series focused on Batman villain Deathstroke is in development for its CW Seed digital platform.

As reported by THR, the news was revealed during CW's upfront presentation and will follow Slade Wilson/Deathstroke as "his family is threatened by the murderous villain Jackal and terrorist organization HIVE."

Deathstroke has been a recurring character on CW's Arrow played by Manu Bennett, however, he hasn't been as big a part on the series since Warner Bros. began working on the Deathstroke feature film that would star Joe Manganiello.

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Deathstroke Animated Series Coming to CW Seed

CW has announced that an animated series focused on Batman villain Deathstroke is in development for its CW Seed digital platform.

As reported by THR, the news was revealed during CW's upfront presentation and will follow Slade Wilson/Deathstroke as "his family is threatened by the murderous villain Jackal and terrorist organization HIVE."

Deathstroke has been a recurring character on CW's Arrow played by Manu Bennett, however, he hasn't been as big a part on the series since Warner Bros. began working on the Deathstroke feature film that would star Joe Manganiello.

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Best Comedy Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2019)

From Snatch to Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist to Music and Lyrics to Pretty in Pink and beyond, there are so many good comedies to choose from on Netflix...

Are you looking for the best comedy movies to stream on Netflix right now? While the service often seems to be flooded with comedies, it's not always clear which ones are funny and which will flat-out ruin your evening. And that's where we come in with our monthly updates on the best new movies on Netflix. It's time for our list of the latest funny flicks and great laughs that are just waiting to brighten up your life once you watch. After a hard week at school/work/whatever, everyone deserves a little laugh to lighten their mood!

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It’s Gonna Be Easier Than Ever to Play Dungeons & Dragons

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Today during DnDLive 2019: The Descent, Wizards of the Coast has announced the D&D Essentials Kit, a new starter box product designed to make it easier to get started playing Dungeons & Dragons.

The D&D Essentials Kit (pictured below) will feature a newly designed rulebook to help those interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons by teaching them how to make characters without the often intimidating amount of information contained within the three core rulebooks. The kit includes a 64-page rulebook for creating characters levels one thru six, from five different classes (the four iconic classes and the bard).

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