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Witches are no longer scary: Why children's films don't want villains

Animated movies have shifted focus from traditional villains to abstract antagonists like insecurities and family issues.

Mufasa: The Lion King's 'Bye Bye' is a tragedy for Disney villain songs

Disney has significantly reduced the number of animated villains, resulting in fewer memorable villain songs over the years.
The release of 'This Is the Thanks I Get?!' in Disney's Wish marks an encouraging return of villain songs after a long hiatus.

Witches are no longer scary: Why children's films don't want villains

Animated movies have shifted focus from traditional villains to abstract antagonists like insecurities and family issues.

Mufasa: The Lion King's 'Bye Bye' is a tragedy for Disney villain songs

Disney has significantly reduced the number of animated villains, resulting in fewer memorable villain songs over the years.
The release of 'This Is the Thanks I Get?!' in Disney's Wish marks an encouraging return of villain songs after a long hiatus.
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#penguin

'The Batman 2' Could Abandon The Villain Set Up in 'The Batman's Ending

Matt Reeves indicated that The Batman II will both continue and diverge from its predecessor, possibly surprising fans with its plot direction.

'The Penguin' Review: The Batman Spinoff We Didn't Know We Needed

The Penguin reinterprets a classic character from a lowly mob enforcer's perspective, focusing on ambition and complexity.

'The Penguin' Serves Cobb's Salad Days

Oswald Cobb utilizes manipulation and truth to craft his powerful persona in Gotham's criminal landscape.

We Need to Talk About 'The Penguin's Shocking Ending

The Penguin seeks stability rather than chaos, manipulating alliances for control rather than destruction.

'The Batman 2' Could Abandon The Villain Set Up in 'The Batman's Ending

Matt Reeves indicated that The Batman II will both continue and diverge from its predecessor, possibly surprising fans with its plot direction.

'The Penguin' Review: The Batman Spinoff We Didn't Know We Needed

The Penguin reinterprets a classic character from a lowly mob enforcer's perspective, focusing on ambition and complexity.

'The Penguin' Serves Cobb's Salad Days

Oswald Cobb utilizes manipulation and truth to craft his powerful persona in Gotham's criminal landscape.

We Need to Talk About 'The Penguin's Shocking Ending

The Penguin seeks stability rather than chaos, manipulating alliances for control rather than destruction.
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#dc-comics

DC Comics' best villain team returns with... Superman on the Secret Six?

The new Secret Six miniseries in 2025 features a unique blend of heroes and villains, exploring moral complexities.

'The Penguin' Showrunner Just Debunked An Intriguing Batman Villain Theory

The Penguin delves into Gotham's criminal underworld post-Falcone, highlighting the rise of new power dynamics.

DC Comics' best villain team returns with... Superman on the Secret Six?

The new Secret Six miniseries in 2025 features a unique blend of heroes and villains, exploring moral complexities.

'The Penguin' Showrunner Just Debunked An Intriguing Batman Villain Theory

The Penguin delves into Gotham's criminal underworld post-Falcone, highlighting the rise of new power dynamics.
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#family-dynamics

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Review - A Delightful Change-up

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 offers a more balanced narrative for all ages, contrasting its predecessors' focus on children.
The introduction of Shadow as a formidable villain brings a new dynamic to the franchise.

Bad Sisters Recap: Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Busybodies

Bad Sisters introduces compelling villains, particularly Angelica, whose self-serving ethos makes her a captivating antagonist.
The sisters' confrontation with Angelica underscores their suspicions and the escalating tension in their dynamic.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Review - A Delightful Change-up

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 offers a more balanced narrative for all ages, contrasting its predecessors' focus on children.
The introduction of Shadow as a formidable villain brings a new dynamic to the franchise.

Bad Sisters Recap: Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Busybodies

Bad Sisters introduces compelling villains, particularly Angelica, whose self-serving ethos makes her a captivating antagonist.
The sisters' confrontation with Angelica underscores their suspicions and the escalating tension in their dynamic.
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What's a Girl Gotta Do to Get Some Conflict in Moana 2?

Moana 2 lacks memorable music and conflict, reflecting a shift in Disney's storytelling away from clear-cut villains and traditional drama.
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Cristin Milioti on 'The Penguin,' Sofia Falcone's Arc, and What's Next in the Gotham Universe

The Penguin stands out in comic adaptations by offering complex villains and engaging character arcs, leading to audience empathy towards them.

8 Movie Villains Who Deserve A 'Wicked' Origin Story Treatment

Villains often have complex backgrounds that can shift our understanding of good and evil.

Cristin Milioti on 'The Penguin,' Sofia Falcone's Arc, and What's Next in the Gotham Universe

The Penguin stands out in comic adaptations by offering complex villains and engaging character arcs, leading to audience empathy towards them.

8 Movie Villains Who Deserve A 'Wicked' Origin Story Treatment

Villains often have complex backgrounds that can shift our understanding of good and evil.
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The Penguin just dropped another Batman villain into Gotham

Magpie, originally Margaret Pye, is a low-level Batman villain driven by her obsession with shiny objects, now portrayed in The Penguin.

Here Comes the Pitch: Villain Movie Edition

The podcast explores the dynamics of villainous narratives and what makes an engaging film centered around a villain.

Thunderbolts* trailer assembles Marvel's not-so-good guys to Pixies' "Where Is My Mind"

Marvel's Thunderbolts trailer teases an alliance of anti-heroes and villains led by familiar characters from the MCU.

Snowpiercer Recap: The Battle for New Eden

Nima's role as a villain in Snowpiercer is unsatisfactory compared to other antagonists, failing to provide the necessary gravitas for the series finale.

Hugh Grant Was Born to Play the Villain

Hugh Grant, transitioning to villainous roles, reflects on aging and his disarming past, questioning if he was always hiding a villainous edge.

9 Years Later, Marvel Is Finally Fixing its Most Frustrating Supervillain Problem

Marvel's future success hinges on introducing strong villains and revisiting past narratives to recapture the franchise's magic.
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