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Harry Potter: How Did The Potters Get So Rich?
There were “mounds of gold coins”, “columns of silver” and “heaps of little bronze Knuts” in vault 687 — but where did the Potters’ money come from?
LOTR: Why Didn’t Gimli Know Moria Had Fallen?
When Balin went to Moria, “a shadow of disquiet” fell over the Dwarves, who remained unaware of his failure to hold Khazad-dûm until Gimli’s journey.
The Hobbit: Bilbo’s Sword, Explained
Sting had a long and storied history, even before Bilbo and Frodo Baggins used the sword to fend off the enemy during their receptive quests.
LOTR: What Did Gríma Actually Do to Théoden?
Were Gríma’s “crooked words” the only reason behind King Théoden’s addled mind and, as a result, the weakening of Rohan's defenses against Saruman?
LOTR: Who Was Elrond's Wife?
As the daughter of Galadriel and wife of Elrond, Celebrían technically should have been a main character, but is mysteriously missing from the series.
LOTR: Why Was Boromir So Tempted by the One Ring?
The short-lived character of Boromir embodied both the best and worst of human nature when he struggled with his temptation to acquire the One Ring.
Harry Potter: Why Did Voldemort Drink Unicorn Blood?
Reduced to “mere shadow and vapor”, Voldemort drinks unicorn’s blood — an act that is widely regarded as immoral — in his quest for immortality.
LOTR: What Happened to Morgoth?
After wreaking havoc across Arda throughout the First Age (and preceding eras), Morgoth finally met his downfall in the cataclysmic War of Wrath.
Harry Potter: Who Is Ludo Bagman?
With the appearance of “a slightly overblown cartoon figure”, the childlike and high-spirited Ludo Bagman is not actually as harmless as he may seem.
Harry Potter: Who Are the Members of the Slug Club?
By enlisting a coterie of students (“Hogwarts’ brightest and best”) for his Slug Club, Slughorn secures his fame and fortune in the wizarding world.
This Misguided Gangster Movie Scored a 0% On Rotten Tomatoes
With its jumbled structure, incoherent narrative, and disorienting rap score by Pitbull, Gotti seems more like a parody of the infamous mob boss.
Black Mirror: ‘Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too’ Ending Explained
The pop-music melodrama of Black Mirror’s “Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too” explores how technology can influence celebrity culture and self-identity.
Black Mirror: ‘Smithereens’ Ending Explained
Black Mirror’s “Smithereens” zeroes in on today’s social media culture, illustrating how one’s life is no more than a mere pop-up notification.
Harry Potter: The House Ghosts of Hogwarts, Explained
Hogwarts is known as the most heavily haunted place in the entire Britain — especially since it is considered a rather “congenial place for ghosts”.
Silent Hill Movie Ending, Explained
While it is not a completely accurate iteration of gaming’s famous demon-littered town, Silent Hill still holds up a seminal horror classic today.
LOTR: What Happened to Sam After the War of the One Ring?
The final book (and film) of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings ends with Samwise Gamgee’s last words: “I’m back” — but what happens afterwards?
Black Mirror: 'Striking Vipers' Ending Explained
As a simmering tale of desire vs. responsibility and fantasy vs. reality, “Striking Vipers” analyzes the online world’s effect on one’s sexuality.