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Looking closer at the villains that keep the Avengers busy.

Baddies of the MCU

Villains

What makes the Marvel Cinematic Universe&nbsp;so popular is more than just Earth&rsquo;s Mightiest Heroes; it&#39;s&nbsp;also&nbsp;the truly amazing villains. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-marvel-cinematic-universe-villians/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">villains of the MCU</a> are as complex and diverse as their superhero counterparts. These villains have&nbsp;inspired&nbsp;fear,&nbsp;fights, and even the occasional funny moments that have defined a decade. Villains&nbsp;like Nebula and Loki have even swapped sides to become fan favorites.&nbsp;

This rogue&#39;s gallery of murderers, extremists, and supervillains have <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-erik-killmonger-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes" target="_blank">delivered some of the best lines</a> in Marvel&#39;s cinematic history, quotes that sum up their sinister <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-thanos-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes" target="_blank">plans and&nbsp;philosophical truths</a>. It&rsquo;s fair to say some of these villains might have even mustered up a few words to live by. Whether&nbsp;teasing their foes or talking trash before a fight, these villains have shown that even evil people can have a way with words.&nbsp;

The 20 Best Quotes From Villains In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

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The 20 Best Quotes From MCU Villains

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Star Trek: The Next Generation

A generation fell in love with the residents of the Starship U.S.S.&nbsp;Enterprise-D. As they explored new worlds and embarked on adventures across the galaxy, they built a fan base. Whether you love hearing him say&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-picard-make-it-so/dave-schilling" target="_blank">&ldquo;Make it so&rdquo;</a> or you live <a href="https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1240775-facepalm" target="_blank">for the memes</a>, Stewart&rsquo;s run as Picard has made an indelible dent on pop culture.&nbsp;

In other words, TNG was a BHD (Big Honking Deal) and its influence continues to ripple through television. So... any chance of a reboot?&nbsp;

Here, we bring&nbsp;together the actors who might fill in those starched Starfleet uniforms if the show were made today. Who could dramatize&nbsp;Data&rsquo;s quest for humanity? Who can best capture Worf&rsquo;s struggle to make peace with his Klingon heritage? Who can best embody Deanna Troi&rsquo;s chill vibes? Do these actors fit the bill? Who do you want to hear yell, &ldquo;Shut up, Wesley!?&rdquo; Cast a vote and be heard. Make it so.

Who Would Star In 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' If It Were Remade Today?

Actor

Superheroes

Martin Scorsese started some internet drama in 2019 when <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/2019/10/martin-scorsese-marvel-movies-not-cinema-theme-parks-1202178747/" target="_blank">he said</a> comic book movies are &quot;not cinema.&quot;&nbsp;While Scorsese later <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/opinion/martin-scorsese-marvel.html" target="_blank">clarified his point</a>, comic book movies can require a fair bit of heavy lifting. Actors not only need to perform the emotions of the scene but also sell an entire fantastical reality. Sometimes, they&#39;re pulling&nbsp;double-duty as superhero and&nbsp;alter ego. So much of what makes a comic book movie come alive is being able to suspend belief and buy into the idea that superpowers, magic, and wildly advanced science are&nbsp;real. While CGI and special effects help build the world itself, much of the impact hinges on the actors&#39;&nbsp;performances. Sadly, those are not the actors on this list. This list pulls together some of the worst performances of actors playing superheroes.&nbsp;

Superheroes are like people, only better. While they&#39;re given superhuman intellect, energy, magical ability, or advanced technology, so much of the job&nbsp;is about being larger-than-life.&nbsp;There&#39;s a certain gravitas&nbsp;it takes to sell a superhero to an audience. Granted, some poor performances boil down to improper casting or issues with the story or production. But these performances are from actors who played not-so-super-heroes. Like with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-supervillain-performances-in-movies/stewart-chyou" target="_blank">subpar villains</a>, these performances can send comic book properties to production purgatory.

Cast your ballots for the worst superhero performances. Who&#39;s the real super zero?

The Worst Superhero Performances In Comic Book Movies

The Worst Superhero Performances In Comic Book Movies, Ranked

Ranking, deconstructing, and thinking about movies based on books, TV shows based on comics, plays based on cartoons, musicals based on toys, etc.

Great Adaptations

Entertainment

We are living in what&rsquo;s being called the Golden Age of Television. Between terrestrial television, cable, and streaming services, there are so many opportunities for television shows to find an audience. There was a time when film was considered the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-shows-that-would-be-better-as-movies/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">preferred medium</a> for serious storytelling, but thanks to streaming services like Netflix and channels like HBO, shows have stepped up their game. With shorter runs and A-list stars, they can really pack a profound emotional punch. So as television is changing, it begs the question if some movies would have been better as TV shows to begin with.&nbsp;

With each streaming service competing with their own blue-chip series, the power of taking the time to completely tell a story is becoming clear. Movies like Fargo, Watchmen, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Golden Compass, and Lemony Snicket&#39;s A Series of Unfortunate Events&nbsp;have all found success as television series.&nbsp;Are there other worlds that we could use a little more time in? This list collects some of the best - and worst - films that deserve more than a paltry two-hour runtime. These are movies with binge-worthy appeal or a story that needs&nbsp;more than a few hours to truly delve into the complex nature of the universe. Television lets storylines build, relationships refine, and the overall drama breathe and settle. Here&rsquo;s a list of films that could have used a few more hours, or at least some longer legs.&nbsp;

Movies That Would’ve Worked Better As TV Shows

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Movies That Would’ve Worked Better As TV Shows, Ranked By Fans

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MCU Character Power Rankings

Marvel Comics

They say wisdom is the intersection of emotion and intellect. And what better way to describe the characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? These superheroes&nbsp;often have an almost limitless understanding of science. They travel to alternate dimensions, dabble in magic, create technological advancements, and explore alien worlds. And yet, they also deal with epic emotions like their underlying daddy issues, loves and losses, and watching half of the world get decimated. But who is the wisest of them all?&nbsp;

In their battles, both internal and external, these characters showcase their wisdom by making hard decisions and epic sacrifices. Their unique worldviews help them navigate the impossible. So which of the Avengers is the wisest? Which of the Guardians of the Galaxy has got it all figured out? Who on Asgard sees it as it is? The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-mcu-characters/math-erao" target="_blank">strongest character</a> might have power but no idea what to do with it. And even the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dumbest-marvel-characters/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">dumbest characters</a> have their own source of inner knowing. Who would you want to explain the secrets of the universe?&nbsp; Who would be the sage member on your superhero squad? These are the wisest characters in the MCU, but the wisest one is up to you.&nbsp;

The Wisest Characters In The MCU

The Wisest Characters In The MCU, Ranked By Wits

Just because someone is fictional, deceased, or an entire universe doesn't stop Ranker from tossing them into Battle Royale-type tournaments against their worthiest foes.

Choose Your Fighter

Female Characters

Throughout history, powerful women have been called <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-witches/lisa-waugh" target="_blank">witches</a>, and both magic and witchcraft have been used to express feminine power in fiction. These witches, enchantresses, and sorceresses all connect with the elements. Whether humans, fairies, or even goddesses, they channel the arcane forces of the darkness or the light.&nbsp;

Some are good, some are evil, and some just want to make it through high school. This list covers some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-women-in-the-world/greg?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most powerful women</a> in fiction. But who would win in a sorceress smackdown?

This collection of magical matriarchs and spectacular spellcasters runs the gamut from&nbsp;ancient myths to the latest offerings on&nbsp;Netflix. But only one can reign as the most powerful in a magical mega-duel. You decide.&nbsp;

Which Fictional Sorceress Would Win In A Magical Mega-Duel?

Unforgettable Film Characters

Being an assistant can be a thankless job. No matter what amazing things they do, those duties are simply a part of the job. But if there&rsquo;s a mistake, there&rsquo;s hell to pay. Being an assistant in a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/workplace-comedy-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">workplace comedy</a>&nbsp;or drama&nbsp;is much worse. It goes beyond making travel plans and answering phones to being a full-time servant. This can lead to funny scenarios and hijinks, but it&#39;s definitely not a job any HR department would allow in the real world.&nbsp;

Whether they&rsquo;re called personal assistants, secretaries, or executive assistants, these unsung heroes keep their bosses at their best. They appear to bend reality as they make the impossible possible, and yet are still ready for more. They stay late, do degrading tasks, and still seem committed to making the best of things. Here&rsquo;s a collection of some of the best, but most poorly treated, assistants in film history. They are desperately in need of a raise - or maybe just a transfer.

Personal Assistants To Tyrannical Movie Bosses, Ranked By Whether They Deserve A Raise

The  Assistants To Tyrannical Movie Bosses Who Most Deserve A Raise, Ranked

Lists of the best movies to watch when all you want to do is wrap yourself in a blanket burrito, flop over sideways, and feel terrible about the world and everything in it.

Movies to Bum You Out

The most devastating, shocking, satisfying, and unforgettable death scenes we've ever seen.

The Rest Is Silence

Movies can affect us on a profound emotional level. Some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-romance-movies-of-the-last-few-years/ranker-film" target="_blank">romantic movies</a> inspire that loving feeling and&nbsp;can warm even the most jaded heart. By the same token, some movie deaths can scar us for life. Famous <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/saddest-deaths-in-kids-movies/samantha-dillinger" target="_blank">movie deaths</a>&nbsp;of characters like Dumbledore, Bambi&rsquo;s mother, and,&nbsp;well, every Disney parent, actually,&nbsp;can leave a lasting emotional impact. Plus, there&rsquo;s all the crying.&nbsp;&nbsp;

When you combine romance with gut-wrenching tragedy, you get an emotional rollercoaster that can leave you wanting to throw a wine bottle at your screen. Keep your tissues at the ready, because these are some of the saddest romantic movies that end in death.

The Saddest Romance Movie Deaths That Make You Think Love Too Is Dead

Ranking The Saddest Romance Movie Deaths

Lists that rank the best, most hilarious films that will make you laugh so hard, you'll wake up the whole neighborhood.

Very Funny Movies

Pop Culture

It&#39;s common for movies to include topical references -- jokes about specific big news stories or cultural trends or current commercials can get a big laugh from a contemporary crowd and create a nice, winking in-joke. But sometimes, when years go by, those cultural trends fade from the mainstream, but the movies continue to air on TV and streaming. This creates a unique dynamic where some movies have very specific lines that just make no sense to a contemporary audience, who either don&#39;t get the jokes or might not even realize that a joke is being made at all.

Here&rsquo;s a list of some super-specific topical jokes that a lot of people may not have ever fully &#39;gotten.&#39;

Super-Specific Topical Jokes In Movies That You Might Completely Miss Now

Super-Specific Topical Jokes In Movies That You Might Completely Miss

Teachers are unsung heroes. In real life, teachers can guide, inspire and prepare children for the world. And&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/comedy-movies-about-teachers/ranker-film" target="_blank">in movies</a>, on-screen&nbsp;teachers can inspire audiences. Who doesn&rsquo;t love Miss Honey in Matilda? Or Hilary Swank in Freedom Writers?&nbsp;Or&nbsp;Michelle Pfeiffer&rsquo;s Louanne Johnson in Dangerous Minds, who proves&nbsp;her intensity by staring&nbsp;down Coolio in the &ldquo;Gangsta&rsquo;s Paradise&rdquo; music video?

But not every teacher is making their Mr. Holland&rsquo;s Opus. Some teachers are problematic, lazy, and grossly unprofessional. Even some of&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-fictional-teachers" target="_blank">best fictional teachers</a> can cross lines that would never fly in the real world.&nbsp;

A few of these fictional teachers can be better at their job. It may make for a less entertaining film, but it&rsquo;s important to honor what it takes to be a teacher. Here&rsquo;s a list of some teachers in film history who could have stepped up their game to get a better grade.

Movie Teachers Who Should Be Fired For Bad Lesson-Planning

Movie Teachers Who Should Be Fired For Lazy Lesson-Planning 

John Carpenter

Picture it: A famous director makes a movie based on a comic book. He creates a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sci-fi-movies" target="_blank">sci-fi action flick</a>&nbsp;that&rsquo;s&nbsp;a veiled middle finger at the current Republican celebrity president. The film sets a homeless tent city against an elaborate propaganda machine, vicious police officers, and a secret community of aliens&nbsp;using wealth, greed, and the media to keep humans compliant.

Sounds like the latest Jordan Peele horror flick. But&nbsp;They Live was made in 1988.

Before &quot;woke&quot; culture, Black Lives Matter, and &ldquo;fake news,&rdquo; John Carpenter&rsquo;s classic <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-all-b-movie-movies/reference" target="_blank">B-movie</a> touched&nbsp;on issues still pervading&nbsp;our culture. &ldquo;They Live is more significant now than it was then,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_7GNwTKgw0" target="_blank">says</a> star Keith David. On the surface, this cult classic captures a specific moment of the 1980s. A typical &#39;80s action hero, wrestler &quot;Rowdy&quot;&nbsp;Roddy Piper&#39;s drifter protagonist (tellingly named Nada, or &quot;Nothing&quot;) confronts aliens with unlimited ammo and&nbsp;copious one-liners. The movie fits smoothly into Carpenter&#39;s &#39;80s oeuvre -&nbsp;Escape from New York, The Thing, Big Trouble in Little China - but there&rsquo;s a ton of cultural commentary hidden within.

Carpenter has said, &ldquo;You have to understand something: It&rsquo;s a documentary. It&rsquo;s not science fiction.&rdquo;

More Than An '80s B-Movie, 'They Live' Is A Surprisingly Savvy Prediction Of Modern Life

General

'They Live' Is A Surprisingly Savvy Prediction Of Modern Life

Carrie Fisher

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker marks the last time we&#39;ll see Carrie Fisher portray Princess Leia on screen, inevitable holograms notwithstanding. But accompanying Fisher in her final foray with the Rebel Alliance was one Lieutenant Kaydel Ko Connix, portrayed by <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-billie-lourd/veronica-walsingham" target="_blank">Fisher&#39;s real-life daughter, Billie Lourd</a>, who&#39;s appeared in shows like Scream Queens and American Horror Story, as well as the movie Booksmart and all three films in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

Fisher has spoken openly about her <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/debbie-reynolds-carrie-fisher-relationship/anncasano" target="_blank">complex relationship</a> with her own mother, the Hollywood icon Debbie Reynolds, and the unique struggles that accompany being thrust into the Hollywood spotlight at an early age. While Fisher has been extremely open about her struggles with chemical dependency and mental health issues, her relationship with Lourd was a strong one, proving that in many ways, the Alderaan apple doesn&#39;t fall far from the tree.

Here&rsquo;s what Lourd and Fisher have had to say about their ever-changing relationship.

Inside The Unique Relationship Between Billie Lourd And Her Mom, Carrie Fisher

Inside Carrie Fisher & Billie Lourd’s Relationship As Mother & Daughter

Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler is an actor, writer, producer, best-selling author, mother, business owner, and comedic powerhouse. She&#39;s created a wide variety of zany, irreverent, and heart-warming <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-parks-and-recreation-characters/carlybobarly" target="_blank">characters</a> that have etched their way into pop culture.

Given how many personalities she has created over the years, there&#39;s more than enough for each astrological sign.&nbsp;What better way to explore astrology than with this comic phenom? Maybe you&#39;re a diehard believer in astrology and check your natal chart on the daily. Maybe you just read your horoscope for fun. Either way, astrology gives us tools to explore parts of our personalities and how they change throughout the year.

Whether you need some time in Wine Country, are a total Baby Mama, or just a little Inside Out, Poehler has you covered.&nbsp;Finding out which character you are based on your sign may help you get to know yourself better. Or it could distract you from Mercury being in retrograde.

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