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Game of Thrones is thick with mystery. Most of its sprawling cast only knows half of what is going on at any point. Almost every character has some form of secret or a profound regret that they keep hidden from the world. This is something the show draws from A Song of Ice and Fire, which lays its revelations and mysteries even thicker.

Related: Every Known Game Of Thrones Successor Show In Development

Game of Thrones manages to adapt a great deal of its source material, but not everything makes the cut. There are some secrets that fans can only discover by reading the novels. Some are ignored in Game of Thrones, and some are outright contradicted. Either way, these mysteries remain only in the books.

Updated May 17th by Isaac Williams: Game of Thrones covers a great many of A Song of Ice and Fire's secrets and mysteries,...

Audiences often turn to critics for guidance on what to watch. However, sometimes critical reviews overlook elements that make certain sitcoms fan favorites. Series that bring in bad reviews can still have a loyal following. Although aspects like the quality of acting, directing, and writing are essential for fans, there are other factors involved when choosing a beloved show.

Related: 15 Weirdest Sitcom Couples

Sitcoms, in their nature, are intended to be lighthearted, affording the audience a chance to unwind and relax. Comedy shows gain popularity based on their ability to be relatable and make their fans laugh. While critics are objectively trying to deconstruct sitcoms into their key components for evaluation, enthusiasts of the genre look at the same elements from a different perspective. Often, this means certain sitcoms are hated by critics but loved by audiences.

Updated May 16th by Isaac Williams: Sitcoms are a particularly common genre...

There's no doubt that the 1980s was a great decade for movie fans. But while people tend to think of critically-acclaimed work like Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back or Pretty in Pink when discussing '80s movies, not everything in '80s films sits well with viewers today. The decade relied heavily on the trends of the time, and viewers are glad to see some of these trends gone.

Related: 10 Things 80s Movies Would Never Be Able To Get Away With Today

It's understandable how certain weaknesses couldn't be helped forty years ago, such as underwhelming CGI. However, there are also plenty of outdated prejudices or tired tropes on display even in the best films the decade had to offer.

Updated May 15th by Isaac Williams: The 1980s are still many people's favorite era for movies, and there's no denying their quality. However, there's also no denying the cliche,...

Like many of you reading this right now, I grew up in a time where incredibly simple video games provided endless hours of entertainment.  And they didn't get much simpler than Paperboy, a 1984 arcade game that was ported over to home consoles shortly thereafter.  A sort of primer for the first job many kids ever have, the object of Paperboy was simply to ride around a bike and toss papers on lawns, avoiding road hazards along the way.  The early 90s saw the release of Paperboy 2, the first and only sequel to the game.

Now, decades later, we're gearing up for the release of Paperboy 3: The Hard Way, a live action film that sees our beloved paperboy all grown up, seeking revenge for a string of paperboy murders.  The paperboy has become a paper-man, and he's taking no prisoners in his quest to deliver street justice.

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We have some new stills from Adam Ahlbrandt The Cemetery to share that include two of our favorite summertime staples: bikinis and entrails! We also have details on the film's screening at the Days of the Dead horror convention along with Ahlbrandt's other new flick, Cross Bearer.

From the Press Release:

Horror movies Cross Bearer (2012) and The Cemetery (2013) will be screening Saturday, July 6th, and Sunday, July 7th, at Days of the Dead Indianapolis (Wyndham Hotel, 2544 Executive Drive, Indianapolis, In 46241). Both will be highlighted at the convention’s “Jabb 48-Hour Film Fest,” followed by Q&A panels with the trio behind the features - Adam Ahlbrandt (director/writer/cinematographer), Natalie Jean (lead actress), and Doug Sakmann (Spfx) - all of whom also acted as co-producers.

Cross Bearer, after developing a rabid fan base on the convention and festival circuit the past six months, will be headlining the Saturday night lineup of films.

The Adam Ahlbrandt directed double feature Cross Bearer and The Cemetery has been making the rounds at Cannes, and we have more details on both, including artwork, trailers, and a few stills.

The films were picked up for German speaking territories by Illusions Unlimited, an Austrian Uncut Distribution Company. CEO Emsch Schneider said, "These movies are very cool and gory. Cross Bearer is a back-to-the-roots slasher, and The Cemetery is a gory and violent flick with amazing practical effects. We're honored to release these brutal movies Uncut in German speaking territories." We should hear more about a North American release and other territories shortly.

In The Cemetery (official site here) a team of paranormal investigators must fight for their lives after accidentally releasing a demon from a forgotten cemetery. Alternately gut-punching hilarious and brutally violent, The Cemetery takes the best elements of the old-school slasher film and pushes them to the edge.

Cross Bearer, which we first told you about here, was written and directed by Adam Ahlbrandt and features Isaac Williams as a religious maniac who has made it his mission to “purify” sinners. He finds a perfect crop of victims in a stripper (Natalie Jean, who also produced with Ahlbrandt and makeup FX creator Doug Sakmann) and her friends. The DVD, available for $15 $2 shipping/handling at the movie’s official website, includes the following special features:

• Audio commentary by Ahlbrandt, Jean and Williams

• Two Weeks In Hell: The Making Of “Cross Bearer,” a two-and-a-half-hour documentary

• Theatrical trailers for Cross Bearer and Ahlbrandt’s The Cemetery

You can also find out more about Cross Bearer at its Facebook page.

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Cross Bearer, which we first told you about here, was written and directed by Adam Ahlbrandt and features Isaac Williams as a religious maniac who has made it his mission to “purify” sinners. He finds a perfect crop of victims in a stripper (Natalie Jean, who also produced with Ahlbrandt and makeup FX creator Doug Sakmann) and her friends. The DVD, available for $15 $2 shipping/handling at the movie’s official website, includes the following special features:

• Audio commentary by Ahlbrandt, Jean and Williams

• Two Weeks In Hell: The Making Of “Cross Bearer,” a two-and-a-half-hour documentary

• Theatrical trailers for Cross Bearer and Ahlbrandt’s The Cemetery

You can also find out more about Cross Bearer at its Facebook page.

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Cross Bearer, which we first told you about here, was written and directed by Adam Ahlbrandt and features Isaac Williams as a religious maniac who has made it his mission to “purify” sinners. He finds a perfect crop of victims in a stripper (Natalie Jean, who also produced with Ahlbrandt and makeup FX creator Doug Sakmann) and her friends. The DVD, available for $15 $2 shipping/handling at the movie’s official website, includes the following special features:

• Audio commentary by Ahlbrandt, Jean and Williams

• Two Weeks In Hell: The Making Of “Cross Bearer,” a two-and-a-half-hour documentary

• Theatrical trailers for Cross Bearer and Ahlbrandt’s The Cemetery

You can also find out more about Cross Bearer at its Facebook page.

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We got word recently about Caveat, an indie project that's coming out of central Pennsylvania produced by husband and wife team Jason and Julie Ufema under their newly formed Group 13 Productions company. Read on for more details, including the poster and three teaser trailers.

Caveat is a psychological thriller that involves unsolved family tensions, mystery, and murder with a third act that shifts head-on into horror mode. It's written and directed by Julie Ufema and Isaac Williams.

Synopsis:

Five privileged sisters are forced to face a lifetime of resentment when returning home to claim their share of the family inheritance. With an ironclad will, the patriarch of the family grants his heirs the fortune necessary to protect their financial future. But who will be left to protect them from themselves?

The film stars Lindsay Goranson, Taylor Nicholson, Tabetha Ray, Kacie Marie, and Heather Howell O’Neill as the five embittered sisters.