10. Mother Gothel Before watchingOnce Upon a Time, I was always curious about the character of Mother Gothel. She was originally a Tree Nymph and was played by Emily Booth in the series. Mother Gothel is one of the few villains inOnce Upon a Timewho was never fully redeemed. I thought her story in the seventh season was interesting, and it was one of the only highlights of that season....
10. Wario Who doesn’t love a bad boy? Wario is a crude, cruel, and greedy version of Mario who has served as both rival and antagonist over the years. Everything that makes Mario great is flipped on its head for this character, making Wario a dark reflection of the plumber. In the wonderfully subtle way that the franchise handles its storytelling, Wario gives you everything you need in a villain even without any big backstories or grand plans....
10. Lester Freamon Lester Freamondemonstrates early on that he’s the profound, sagacious grandfather-type of the show. Sly, crafty, and impressively shrewd, Lester is often one step ahead of his colleagues and superiors. In terms of raw intellect, his understanding of “the game” is second to none, and few can match his ability to read a situation and grasp what’s really happening. Much like almost everyone else in the show, Lester Freamon is a victim of trying to improve the state of things in a system that’s fiercely designed to maintain the status quo....
10. Roman Griffin Davis Bestchildhoodperformance:Jojo Rabbit(2019) An Oscar-winning war drama touched with humor,Jojo Rabbitstars 12-year-old Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo Betzler. Jojo is a member of the Hitler Youth who stumbles upon a Jewish girl hiding in his own house. Conflicted between breaking the law or ratting on his family, Jojo forms a friendship with the girl to uncover her “Jewish secrets.” Oh, and his imaginary friend is Adolf Hitler....
10. The Old Mill (1937) While Warner Bros. gave usMerrie Melodies, Walt Disney gave usSilly Symphony—cartoons that featured characters beyond Mickey Mouse. One of the most notable entries wasThe Old Mill, an opus from Wilfred Jackson, which centers on a group of animals dealing with a strong thunderstorm that destroys their habitat. Directed by one of the most crucial figures behind the iconicSteamboat Willie, every innovation in this animated short film came to influence and improve other Disney projects, both big and small....
