The Harry Potter film franchise almost had a completely different actor play the role of Severus Snape before Alan Rickman was cast in the role for the entire eight-film series ...

The power of sadness: Sad endings can create more profound storytelling experiences and resonate with players long after the game ends. Who says video games can't be emotional? Granted ...

Why Snape’s backstory is crucial to understanding Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince The reveal of the Half-Blood Prince falls hollow in the film because this crucial piece of Snape’s backstory ...

People say they don't want to be sad, but their online habits disagree. Content that channels sorrow for views has become a ubiquitous part of online culture. Why does it work? Whether you're a ...

The world of anime isn’t limited to thrilling battles or comedy moments. Some easily stir up your emotions and have a knack for tearing you up. A lot of series embrace sadness to explore the ...

Kamala Harris told her friends she felt sad as Joe Biden said he could have won the election. But despite all this, Kamala Harris never spoke against Joe Biden and did not blame him for the ...

On Friday, Trump announced that his inauguration will be moved indoors due to dangerously cold temperatures projected for Washington, D.C. Here’s what we know about what Trump’s sad indoors ...

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