Love is an American romantic comedy web television series consisting in three seasons, which were aired on Netflix. Cready by Judd Apatow, Lesley Arfin, and Paul Rust, the tv series features Gillian Jacobs, Paul Rust, and Claudia O'Doherty.

The TV series tells the story of Mickey and Gus, played by Jacobs and Rust, respectively, and the trajectory of their relationship, with the exhilarations and humiliations of intimacy and commitment. Their story is presented as a “down-to-earth look at dating” and it explores male and female perspectives on romantic relationships through the main characters.

The series has received positive reviews from critics, with the cast receiving most of the praise. Rotten Tomatoes' critical consensus states, “Judd Apatow's Love is an honest look at building a relationship, helped along by its two appealing leads.”

Although The Hollywood Report and Variety praise the show in general, they have criticized the 40 minute-length of the episodes. Daniel Fienberg at The Hollywood Reporter wrote, “it's a variation on a common theme, but it's also squirmingly effectively, fitfully funny and carried by a great, uncompromising performance from Gillian Jacobs… If you can warm up to the prickly, but probably realistic, characters, there's a lot to like, if not love.”

Meanwhile Alan Sepinwall of Hitfix praised the show and said, “I can see all those issues, and more. I just don't care. When you feel it - as I very quickly did with Love - nothing else matters.”

Rotten Tomatoes also evaluated the TV series second season: “In its sophomore season, Love treads the balance between comedy and drama with greater confidence, going deeper into the endearing, frustrating, delightfully realistic relationship of Mickey and Gus.”

Did you know that Iris Apatow, who plays Arya, is the daughter of Judd Apatow, the executive producer of the show? The TV series has many other interesting facts, such as the long flight of stairs Mickey and Gus walk up in the second episode of the first season, which is the same one that Laurel and Hardy carried the piano up in The Music Box (1932).

If Dave “Gruber” Allen and Steve Bannos sound familiar, that is because they previously appeared on “Freaks & Geeks” which was written and produced by Judd Apatow. The two actors played supporting roles in the TV series, a high school math teacher and a high school guidance counselor respectively.

Love features a show within a show called Witchita, which is about women who become witches when they reach puberty. It appears that Madchen Amick leaves in a supernatural world, because she wasn't only picked up to play a witch on the show within the show Witchita, but she also played a witch on the Lifetime series Witches of the East End. The fact that she was casted to play an actress that plays a witch within the show is quite comical as, in real life, she does play a witch.

In the first two seasons, the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, CA was used as Gus' workplace, Mar Vista Studios. However, in the third season, they used 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles instead. Meanwhile, Gus' Springwood apartment is actually Oakwood apartments in Studio City, CA.

If the pool that Mickey jumps into in the fourth episode of the first season, “Party in the Hills”, it's because the same pool was used in the film Almost Famous, which is where Billy Crudup jumped in upon announcing the line, “I am a golden God!”

Some of the best quotes from the show includes Mickey rejecting conventional character archetypes: “Surprise! I'm not the cool girl. I'm not just some girl you can fuck for a while to prove to yourself that you can be dangerous and edgy and you're not some huge dork.”

Or some of the ugly truths Robin Tunney, who plays a sex addict named Waverly, tells Mickey: “We are all still that 12-year-old girl who felt like she would die because she really wanted a boyfriend and couldn't get one.”

Spoiler alert! Liz Shannon Miller reviewed the final season of Love positively. “In real life, the end of a love story is rarely a happy one, which is why perhaps it's good that Netflix's Love has chosen to wrap things up,” she wrote. “The third season of the series created by Paul Rust, Lesley Arfin, and Judd Apatow has always been a grounded, near-cynical take on what it means to seek out romance in modern-day Los Angeles. But the series has always been, like many Apatow joints, easy to consume even when things get brutally awkward, thanks to the pervasive tone of an indie romantic comedy (something that may be the result of its director roster including Joe Swanberg, Lynn Shelton, and Michael Showalter).”

Are cult movies related to cult? No, the term “cult movie” refer to those films that attract a cult-like following. In other words, those motion pictures that have a fanbase that watches the film, re-watches it and then gather in conventions to watch it again. Even though some movies have gained mixed reviews, they still have managed to receive a large amount of followers. Here are some of the films that have recruited an ultra-committed bunch of cinephiles.

Labyrinth

This 1986 musical fantasy film revolves around 15-year-old Sarah's (Jennifer Connely) quest to reach the centre of an otherworldly maze to rescue her baby brother. The film features remarkable puppetry from Jim Henson, alongside captivating trouserage from David Bowie as the Goblin King who steals away heroine Sarah's infant brother. David Bowie himself composed the soundtrack of the film, which is one of the highlights of this motion picture. Most characters are played by puppets who magically come to life in the film.

Even though Labyrinth received a mixed critical response upon its release, the film has since received a large cult following, to the extent that a four-volume comic sequel to the film, Return to Labyrinth, was published by Tokyopop between 2006 and 2010.

Some of its most remarkable quotes are as follows:

“Live without your sunlight, love without your heartbeat,” - Jareth the Goblin King.

“Come inside and have a cup of tea!” - The Worm/The Four Guards/Gobin

“Everything I've done, I've done for you. I move the stars for no one.” - Jareth.

And that catchy song: Jareth: “You remind me of the babe.” Gobin: “What babe?” Jareth: “The babe with the power.” Goblin: “What power?” Jareth: “Power of voodoo.” Goblin: “Who do?” Jareth: “You do.”

“It's crystal. Nothing more. But if you turn it this way and look into it, it will show you your dreams. But this is not a gift for an ordinary girl who takes care of a screaming baby.” - Jareth.

“Once upon a time, there was a beautiful young girl whose stepmother always made her stay home with the baby. And the baby was a spoiled child, and wanted everything to himself, and the young girl was practically a slave. But what no one knew is that the king of the goblins had falling in love with the girl, and he had given her certain powers. So on night, when the baby had been particularly cruel to her, she called on the goblins for help!” - Sarah

“Everything that you wanted I have done. You asked the child be taken. I took him. You cowered before me, I was frightening. I have reordered time. I have turned the world upside down, and I have done it all for you! I am exhausted from living up to your expectations of me. Isn't that generous?” - Jareth.

The Room

The Room is a 2004 American drama film written, directed, produced by and starring Tommy Wiseau. The film centers on a love triangle between a nice baker (Wiseau), his deceptive bride-to-be Lisa (Juliette Danielle) and his conflicted best friend Mark (Sestero). The film dedicates a long time to a series of unrelated subplots, which are left unresolved give the film's inconsistent narrative structure.

The film has been criticised at many levels. Many publications have labelled it as the worst films ever made, while an assistant professor of film studies at Connecticut College, Ross Morin, described it as “the Citizen Kane of bad movies.” Wiseau may have described the film as a black comedy, but audiences have generally viewed it as a poorly made drama.

Upon its screening, Variety reporter Scott Foundas wrote that the film prompted “most viewers to ask for their money back - before even 30 minutes [had] passed.” Meanwhile, IFC.com described Wiseau's speaking voice in the film as “Borat trying to do an impression of Christopher Walken playing a mental patient. The Guardian described the motion picture as a mix of “Tennessee Williams, Ed Wood, R. Kelly's Trapped in the Closet.”

In general, The Room received negative reviews for its acting, screenplay, dialogue, production values, score, direction and cinematography. Rotten Tomatoes' critical consensus reads, “A bona-fide classic of midnight cinema, Tommy Wiseau's misguided masterpiece subverts the rules of filmmaking with a boundless enthusiasm that renders such mundanities as acting, screenwriting, and cinematography utterly irrelevant. You will never see a football the same way again.”

Although this film has been described as the worst movie ever made, upon its release it quickly became a cult film given its bizarre and unconventional storytelling, technical and narrative flaws, and Wiseau's performance.

An Australian family has turned opened a new store dedicated to pop culture. Ever since this anime, manga and pop culture shop, Kazzanga, opened in Currimundi, it has Sunshine Coast anime and manga fans raving. The store was launched by Kazz Fulloon launched the Currimundi shop on the Nicklin Way with the help of her 18-year-old twin daughters, Jemma and Jamie.

The store is particularly dedicated to manga - Japanese graphic novels and comic books - and anime - animated television shows and films.

This might the family's first business venture, but once it opened, word spread and soon fans started to flock to the store. “We've got lots of regulars coming in,” Ms Fulloon told Sunshine Coast Daily.

Accordingly, Ms Fulloon has been a devoted fan of Sailor Moon and Astro Boy since she was a child, and it was that passion for anime and manga that propelled her to open the store. Her children inherited the same kind of passion for Japanese pop culture from their mother as they grew up watching anime on television.

Ms Fulloon said that some of the most avid manga readers in the store were special needs children, including children with autism who had always hated reading. She said: “Because these kids are so visual, they love manga.” Manga had a strong impact on her own daughter Jemma, who is autistic. According to Ms Fulloon, manga changer her life.

Although manga is particularly beneficial for kids with autism, all kinds of people, from young kids through to middle-aged residents, are attracted to the store, and they wander the shop, browsing the selection.

The most popular titles, according to Ms Fulloon, include Tokyo Goul, Pokemon, and Sword Art Online, as well as any Studo Ghibli, Marvel or DC titles.

Mr Fulloon said Japanese pop culture fans were impressed with the store's range of titles, which was even larger than stores in Melbourne. “We can get just about anything through the door,” she said. “We've been able to source really obscure titles that people have only been able to read online.”

Apart from boasting an impressive collection, it is also original. In fact, offerings in store are significantly different to those in established popular culture chain Zing, which runs a Maroochydore store. “We're really into the anime and manga, we carry a lot more (of that),” Ms Fulloon said.

Apart from these collections, the store also sells anime and manga merchandise, ranging from T-shirts to bags, wall scrolls, pop vinyls, board games, cushions and plush toys.

After this initial success, there might be expansion plans on the books. “We're starting small, but we have the shop next door that we can expand into at any time,” Ms Fulloon said.

Japanese popular culture refers to the modern popular culture of Japan, including Japanese cinema, cuisine, television programmes, anime, manga and music, all of which have older artistic and literary traditions, while many of their themes and styles of presentation can be traced to traditional art forms.

Ever since the US occupation of Japan in 1952, Japanese popular culture has been influenced by American meda. Although the American pop culture had a huge impact on Japanese culture, Japan has localised these influences by imitating and partly appropriating the originals. Thanks to this adaptation, Japanese pop culture stands out today as one of the leading and most prominent popular cultures around the world.

Although anime heavily relies on visual impact, it also has some memorable quotes:

Who can forget what Makarov Dreyar (Fairy Tail) said: “Weaklings will stay weak forever. But weakness is not even, since human beings are weak creatures to begin with. Along, you feel nothing but insecurity; that's why we form guilds, that's why we have friends. We walk together in order to live a strong life. The clumsy ones will walk into more walls than the others, and it may also take them longer to get there. If you believe in tomorrow and put yourself out there, you can naturally obtain your strength. That's how you will be able to smile and live strong.”

Jiraiya (Naruto) said: “The true measure of a shinobi is not how he lives but how he dies. It's not what they do in life but what they did before dying that proves their worth.”

Held in Houston, Texas, Comicpalooza is a multi-genre, comic book, science fiction, anime, gaming and pop culture convention. According to organisers, Comicpalooza is Texas' largest pop culture festival. Held annually, the festival is organised by John Simons, the creator of the event along with Startling Events, LLC. The event also hosts the annual Comicpalooza Fandom Awards.

The three-day festival presents more than 1,000 hours of dynamic programming and entertainment, featuring a diverse assortment of events, gaming and panels, including an interactive Maker's Space, cosplay contests, a live art auction, a film festival, specialty retailers and more.

The organisers said on the the festival's website that they are glad to have guests that are living legends, industry icons, creative geniuses, space cowboys, and scientific margels.

Comicpalooza is a big show with something for everyone, or at least it seems that way. Currently, Comicpalooza has three different types of tickets: General Admission, Speed Passes, and VIP. Ticket price increases are announced at different times leading up to the show. Buy early and save!

Comicpalooza is a big show and there's lots to do. If you're new to it all, it may be overwhelming and we can help ease any concerns with the helpful hacks and best practices below. Buy Before You Arrive. No one likes long lines. Purchase your pass before you come to the show, either online or via the app, and enjoy cost savings. If you wait until event weekend, you will have to pay door prices but you'll only have to stop by will call to pick up your pass.

Looking back in history: The first Comicpalooza was held on July 19, 2008 in the lobby of the Alamo Drafthouse Theater in Katy, Texas. It wasn't a comic convention; it was a simple signing event set to coincide with the release of “The Dark Knight.” Comicpalooza was conceived as a means of helping local comic creators reach the media and the public.  The event drew 500 people with no advertising or promotion.   It was apparent that Houston was ready for a major comic convention.

The following year Comicpalooza was re-imagined as a two-day comic book festival set in a local mall, again with a strong emphasis on promoting creators, connecting with the media, and fostering new growth in the fan base. Comicpalooza featured guests like David Mack, Terry Moore, Steve Scott, Tom Hodges, Mat Johnson, Andy Kuhn, Dirk Strangely and others, and added events like special screenings, Q&A sessions, and the charity live art benefit. The event was so successful, it drew more fans than any other Houston comic convention had in 15 years.

In 2010 Comicpalooza re-invented yet again, this time hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center as a multi-format convention celebrating not just comics, but also sci-fi and fantasy, horror, steam punk, movies, film, and gaming of all types.

The show has become one of the largest conventions in Houston offering its over 50,000 annual attendees diverse programming and 1.1 million square feet of space featuring exhibits, panel discussions, cosplay, literature, anime, gaming and much more.

2018 marked the festival's 10th anniversary, and to celebrated, they want back to their roots. “Comicpalooza started in a theater during the movie premier of The Dark Knight and to commemorate our 10th anniversary, Discovery Green, across the Avenida from the George R Brown Convention Center, showed the movie opening night of the show.”

Comicpalooza is always innovating, and 2018 was no exception. “New this year for gamers was a watch play for the Houston Outlaws where the Overwatch team battled the San Francisco Shock on the night of May 25th. Saturday night, we partied on the plaza at the After Party on the Avenida with special guests Ghostland Observatory, while inside guests wandered through a Live Art action as artists created original pieces before our eyes.”

Although Comicpalooza hosts new activities and guests to spice things up, it relies on returning events to keep the essence of the festival. “Returning events included the Crossplay competition on Friday night, the popular Cosplay competition on Sunday afternoon. A literature festival filled with authors, workshops, and round table discussions; comic book guests, publishers, and retailers; a film festival that feature underground films as well as the drive-in classic, Night of the Living Dead; entertainment that included ice sculpting with power tools, dance, songs, and laughs. And, there was so much more.”

If you are planning on attending, here are some of the most frequently asked questions:

How do I buy an autograph/photo op? The normal method is to just walk up to the guest's table and purchase an autograph. It is recommended to bring cash, since guests do not accept credit cards. “For photo ops, you go to the photo op booth and make your purchase there.”

How much do autographs/photo ops cost? There is so set price for these, and instead they vary from guest to guest, agent to agent. Sometimes agents provide the cost ahead of time, and in this case, it will be posted on the event's website. The rates, however, can change at the last minute and might not even be set by the agent until the guest arrives at the con. All prices will be posted at each guest's table.

How does pre-purchasing work, and what does it guarantee? “Pre-purchasing works by going online through the website and purchasing an item. It guarantees a professional photo op or autograph with that guest, unless the guest cancels. If that happens, you get the value refunded or transferred to another guest's autograph or professional photo-op. The transfer must be for the same type of purchase: professional photo ops for professional photo ops, autographs for autographs.”