Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Watch 1995’s Johnny Mnemonic before it leaves Netflix on June 30
Keanu Reeves has not traditionally been an actor you hire to chew the scenery. If you want a big, flashy, attention-getting performance, you want a Nicolas Cage or maybe a Rami Malek: someone who can rant madly with the whites of his eyes showing. Reeves is more of a dependable workhorse you build a movie…
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The Magic School Bus movie is officially happening with the perfect director
People who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s are completely used to properties from their childhood getting some sort of modern revival. With Masters of the Universe now in theaters, a Thundercats movie on the way, and X-Men ‘97 season 2 hitting Disney Plus pretty soon, millennials have their hands full with reboots and…
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What is Bleach’s ‘Hell Arc’ and why it could return soon
In 2021, Bleach fans were treated to an exciting surprise. Five years after the manga ended its serialization, a special one-shot chapter appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series. Titled “No Breathes from Hell,” this was more than a homage or a treat to longtime fans of Tite Kubo’s…
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How to get the sword and shield in Kokiri Forest in Zelda: Ocarina of Time
When you first try to go to the Deku Tree in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mido will stop you and tell you that you need a sword and shield before you can head off. The only problem is, Mido doesn’t even give you a clue as to where you might find either…
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All shard of life locations in The Adventures of Elliot
Collecting Shards of Life in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is as important as saving the world. These small red gem pieces can make you stronger, but only if you find enough of them. Every time you collect four shards, they combine into one tear, which represents Elliot’s health — similar to Link’s…
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The Batman Part 2 casting rumor reveals an even darker movie than the original
From the tragic sci-fi horror of Mr. Freeze to the shadowy conspiracy of the Court of Owls, speculation has run rampant over the past several years regarding which villain director Matt Reeves might pluck from the pages of DC Comics for his The Batman follow-up. But recent reports surrounding The Batman Part II are beginning…
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X-Men ’97 season 2 premieres in 3 weeks. Here’s everything you need to remember.
The X-Men are returning to the big screen on Dec. 18 as part of Avengers: Doomsday, with Cyclops (James Marsden), Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), and Magneto (Ian McKellen) joining all the biggest stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the fight against Doctor Doom. But you don’t need to wait six more months to…
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Taskmaster pays Tim Key a yearly fee to do ‘literally nothing’
Tim Key is a British comedian, actor, and poet, among other talents, and he was also a contestant on the very first season of the comedy panel show, Taskmaster. He finished in fourth place (out of five), and in every season of the show since, he’s one of the first names in the credits, listed…
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Dengeki Daisy anime officially confirmed by Aniplex and Studio Deen with 2027 release
The Sony-owned anime giant Aniplex is reviving a long-forgotten romance mystery manga nearly two decades after it was first serialized. The upcoming TV series will be animated by Studio DEEN, best known for anime such as Fate/Stay Night, Higurashi When They Cry, and Ranma ½. Announced on June 9 following a multi-day countdown that kept…
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How Widow’s Bay pulled off the best slasher since 2018’s Halloween
In Widow’s Bay episode 7, Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) finally lifted the curse that had been hanging over his New England island town for centuries. Unfortunately, nobody told his assistant, Patricia (Kate O’Flynn). Spoilers ahead for Widow’s Bay episode 8 With three episodes remaining, Widow’s Bay fans probably could have guessed that the curse…
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