Kassandra Lopez

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The 10 Most Underrated Anime Series From the 2000s

Sep 28, 2023 | collider.com | Kassandra Lopez

Anime became increasingly popular in the early 2000s. The decade saw the release of the so-called Big Three–Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece – taking anime to new heights. More audiences began to embrace it, leading to a new dawn where more and increasingly experimental anime came out. Although anime was gaining popularity, many great shows still flew under audiences' radar. Either because of their unconventional art styles or laid-back storytelling, these worthy anime slipped between the cracks.
10 Best 'Talk to Me' Characters, Ranked

Sep 1, 2023 | collider.com | Kassandra Lopez

Talk to Me is a horror film based on possession that follows a group of friends as they go to a "possession party." Mia, the protagonist, is the first to grab the hand and play the game. However, Mia experiences a close call and goes over the 90-second limit, which is considered dangerous. This film was released only recently, featuring lesser-known actors and actresses who did a supremely good job in executing the roles and their characters.
10 Best Anime Series From the Past 5 Years, Ranked

Aug 27, 2023 | collider.com | Kassandra Lopez

Ever since 2012, anime and manga have been a growing industry globally. Anime such as Attack on Titan, One Piece, Dragon Ball, and One Punch Man have garnered much of the attention of anime viewers, but as many great anime end, new ones come to light. Though some of these anime might not be as long as some of the greats, in such short seasons, these shows tell great stories that interest and engage the viewer in a variety of ways.
The 10 Saddest 'Black Mirror' Moments

Aug 2, 2023 | collider.com | Kassandra Lopez

The Big Picture Black Mirror is known for its exploration of dystopian themes and heavy subjects like grief, death, and loss. Episodes like "15 Million Merits" and "Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too" highlight the bleak and hopeless realities faced by characters in the show. Tragic moments, such as the death of Pia in "Loch Henry" and the confession of Chris in "Smithereens," bring sadness and emotional impact to the episodes. Black Mirror returned with Season 6 on June 15, 2023.
The Best Shows On Netflix With Only 1 Season (July 2023)

Jul 20, 2023 | msn.com | Kassandra Lopez

Everyone loves a good Netflix TV series now and then. Oftentimes, it's even better when the show is renewed for more seasons to come. However, it is also true that sometimes waiting for a season renewal takes what feels like forever. There are even moments when someone only wants to watch something short and sweet. As of recently, Netflix has been a streaming platform that caters to both audiences: those who want a continuous series and those who want to binge and chill.
10 Comedy Movies About Parents Getting Into Trouble, Ranked

Jul 8, 2023 | collider.com | Kassandra Lopez

Everyone loves a good comedy now and again. But nothing can compete with a good comedy like parents getting themselves into trouble for the silliest reasons. Some of these comedies feature parents getting into fights and arguments with old archnemeses, while other parents are simply tired and burnt out from the same old routine known as life. Then sometimes, some parents are just trying to make do with the situations that arise, though they end up looking ridiculous when the time comes.
10 Best K-Dramas Starring K-Pop Stars

Jul 5, 2023 | msn.com | Kassandra Lopez

With Netflix's Doona! releasing in the Fall of 2023, based on the webtoon The Girl Downstairs, singer–and former Miss A member–Suzy Bae is set to return to the K-drama stage as the lead. While her acting career has grown, thanks to her roles in While You Were Sleeping and Vagabond, many other singer-turned-actors still have not had their breakout drama.
10 Best Time-Travel K-Dramas, Ranked

Jun 25, 2023 | collider.com | Kassandra Lopez

One popular trope of Korean dramas (K-dramas) is time traveling. Many historical dramas explore this concept in depth, oftentimes bringing a modern character to a more conservative past. These are also, more often than not, romance stories with a bit of mystery involved. Many times, time-traveling K-dramas incorporate a lot of humor and comedy, as one character (or multiple) exists in a timeline that they don't belong in. They don't know the ins and the outs, and that sets up for comedic scenarios.
The 10 Most Romantic Pixar Movies, Ranked

Jun 24, 2023 | collider.com | Kassandra Lopez

Pixar is a popular studio renowned for everyone’s favorite films, such as Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and WALL-E. Although they worked closely with Disney and were synonymous with the famous company, Pixar has proven to be an excellent studio in its own right. Although Pixar recently released Elemental — a romantic story between two widely different anthropomorphic elements — the company has not produced many romance-focused films, apart from Up and WALL-E.
'Extraction 2': The Main Characters, Ranked by Likability

Jun 23, 2023 | collider.com | Kassandra Lopez

Ever since Extraction (2020), many fans and viewers have been wondering about the fate of Chris Hemsworth’s character, Tyler Rake. Having risked his life in a Keanu-Reeves-style fighting sequence, Tyler saved Ovi, even at the sacrifice of his own life. Extraction, as many viewers remembered, ended with Tyler getting shot fatally in the neck before falling off the bridge into a river. Ovi returns home, grieving over the many deaths and trauma he’s experienced. Life is different.