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The Slasher Movie Final Girl: Trope Explained!
The Slasher Movie Final Girl: Trope Explained! Subscribe: // TIMESTAMPS BELOW Tune into WatchMojo Live on YouTube May 31 : WatchMojo Live Creative Forum 2 pm - 5 pm: : WatchMojo Live Party 6 pm- 9 pm: Final girls are as important to the slasher genre as the iconic killers themselves. So what makes this…
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Why Horror Is Smarter Than You Think
Is Horror Smarter Than You Think? Subscribe: // CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF WATCHMOJO WITH OUR SPECIAL EDITION MAGAZINE, LINKS BELOW! From classics to modern slashers, horror films may have you surprised with just how intellectual they are. WatchMojo presents a video essay discussing whether or not horror is smarter than you might realize. We'll be…
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Is Frank Miller’s Batman a Fascist?
Is Frank Miller's Batman a Fascist? Subscribe: // CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF WATCHMOJO WITH OUR SPECIAL EDITION MAGAZINE, LINKS BELOW! Batman is seen as one of the greatest superheroes of all time and Frank Miller's Batman from 1986's The Dark Knight Returns is the most respected interpretation. But much of what his dark and powerful…
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Mary Sue Characters: Is Rey TOO Strong with the Force? – Troped!
Mary Sue Characters: Is Rey TOO Strong with the Force? - Troped! Subscribe: // TIMESTAMPS BELOW ----------------------- CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF WATCHMOJO WITH OUR SPECIAL EDITION MAGAZINE, LINKS BELOW! When Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens was released to mostly positive reviews, some people were less than pleased with the film's lead character,…
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Anti-Heroes: What Makes Them Different? – Troped!
Anti-Heroes: What Makes Them Different? - Troped! Subscribe: // CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF WATCHMOJO WITH OUR SPECIAL EDITION MAGAZINE, LINKS BELOW! The term "Anti-Hero" gets tossed around a lot, describing a diverse set of characters from Deadpool to Larry David! But where does this term come from, who were the original anti-heroes, and what separates…
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