A great twist ending, big reveal or hidden meaning can make a movie even more fun to watch and rewatch, but sometimes, it’s the fans who end up crafting a theory that makes the original film seem even more brilliant than it could on its own. Not every fan theory is as inspired or clever as the best of them, but every so often, they make watching a classic movie twice as much fun - and can even make the original writers look bad....
Science fiction movies love setting themselves in the future, and it’s easy to see why. People are fascinated by the future as a concept — it is a fantastical place, where new technologies, alien races, flying cars, and revamped human civilizations can all coalesce, stewing in the warm ferment of our imaginations. But there’s a catch when it comes to setting a movie in the future: Eventually, the future arrives. Some good — and quite bad — movies place their stories in the not-so-distant future and pay the price....
As its name suggests, this documentary centers around one of the biggest news items of the past century: the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. In 2007, three-year-old ‘Maddie,’ as we have come to know her, went missing in Praia da Luz, Portugal, allegedly from the apartment where her family was on vacation. The Netflix film, called The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has been called sensitive and features an exhaustive timeline of what happened from the moment the small child was discovered missing....
Despite being a popular staple of the literary world for years, the Sword and Sorcery genre of movies has had mixed success at the box office. From time to time it’s in vogue but often it’s overlooked in favor of science fiction, despite their many similarities. The ‘80s were a particularly successful time for Sword and Sorcery epics, spurred on by the success of Conan the Barbarian and the elements of the genre used in the original Star Wars trilogy....
SPOILERS AHEAD! When it comes to the world of comic books, a character can never truly die. Whether it be an alternate reality, time travel or any of a billion other plot conceits, there is always the possibility that your favorite hero or villain will live on to fight another day. Yet, this knowledge has rarely undermined the emotion inherent in some of the most unforgettable deaths in comic book history....
It’s hard to imagine what television was like before the tension and drama filled series of showrunner Shonda Rhimes came about. Starting with the premiere of Grey’s Anatomy in 2005, her dominance of programming on ABC grew almost overnight. With the introduction of more shows, including Private Practice, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder, Thursday nights have been dedicated to Shondaland programming. Although some her shows like Off the Map, The Catch, and Still Star-Crossed fell flat, her current programming continuously brings in viewers week after week....
As one of the most popular reality shows of the past ten years, the History Channel’s Pawn Stars is still chugging along after more than 500 episodes. The show’s basic formula– which combines the best of Antique Roadshow with slightly sleazy Vegas hucksterism– is a bit shopworn, but it’s still a winner with the fans. The good folks at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop (which is the actual name of the Pawn Stars shop) always seem to be willing to do almost anything for attention....
Dating is tough. Heck, just meeting potential dates is freaking difficult, so actually going out with them can be a nightmare. First, where do you go? A bar? A club? A coffee shop? Church? Do you ask friends to set you up, or do you try dating online? If the latter, then which site? There are literally thousands to choose from. The entire process is enough to make your head spin....
When The Sopranos first aired in 1999, the creator of the show had no idea just how important it would become in influencing popular culture. Even though the series came to an end in 2005, the show is still considered a crown jewel among other popular television series. There are very few shows, especially on HBO, that have been able to achieve a similar level of success to that of The Sopranos....
Nyle DiMarco points out that those with disabilities should also be part of the representation discussion and asks Marvel Studios to make Hawkeye deaf as he is in the comic books. Debuting in 2011’s Thor, Jeremy Renner plays the character in the MCU and has reprised the role four times. Next, he is expected to be back on the big screen in 2019’s Avengers 4 after skipping Avengers: Infinity War. As with comics, storylines are usually convoluted, but there have been separate occasions where Hawkeye has been deaf....
It’s inevitable: actors and actresses the world over are constantly bombarded with requests for photos from their adoring fans. Whether it is a designed meet-and-greet photo opportunity or a chance encounter in a public place, the average person is thrilled to meet a celebrity, and having a picture taken with someone famous is a uniquely modern trophy that can be proudly displayed to friends and family. Since hundreds of photos get taken of celebrities every day, some are bound to be less than spectacular....
It’s said that actors are a fickle, sensitive bunch. Some with varying levels of devotion to their craft. Because they’re constantly trying on new personalities, it’s not unusual for the person underneath to get a little weird over time. Wether it’s because of method acting, self-righteousness, or just plain old bad manners, here are Screen Rant’s 10 Actors No One Wants to Work With. Christian Bale In 2009, the world learned a lesson: do not interrupt Christian Bale when he’s working....
Director J.J. Abrams spent months putting the finishing touches on his Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, a film with the unenviable task of relaunching the galaxy far, far away on film and ushering in a new era for the franchise as a whole. This was arguably the most pressure-packed film production of all-time, since the consequences of the project failing would have been disastrous to say the least....
The fifth season of anthology series Black Mirror was a controversial one. Many fans argue that the eery feeling that defined the earlier seasons was missing in the latest episodes. While this might be true, not all the things we grew to love about the show were gone. This time around, Black Mirror took a step back on anticipating the dangers of technology to modern society in order to focus on issues that are akin to human behavior no matter the circumstances....
There was a time when movie posters were considered true works of art that not only generated interest for the film but also crafted stunning imagery. As the film industry has shifted and evolved (or devolved), the importance of the film poster has fallen to the wayside, giving way to Photoshopped monstrosities. Instead of getting well thought-out, beautifully designed film posters, the industry norm is now heavily air-brushed headshots that are passed off as one-sheets....
Professional wrestling is unique in the fact that it is an entire form of media that is controlled by a single man. Vince McMahon rules over the wrestling world and stamps out every pretender to his throne, using a mixture of ruthless business tactics and then hiring his enemies after they have been beaten down. The fate of the WWE rests in the hands of a seventy-two-year-old man who has taken more blows to the head than the average executive....
They say that too many horror movies will rot your brain. Who says that? Moms and dads of the world, and other concerned types, mostly. Yes, there are few movie genres that generate quite as much scorn amongst the intellectuals and uninformed quite like horror. To be fair, their viewpoint is not entirely without merit. Over the years, horror movie viewers from all walks of life have had to endure a seemingly endless string of horror movies that are just plain…well, dumb....
If you grew up in the ’80s, there’s no other kid’s cartoon that makes you want to slide into some footie pajamas, sit cross-legged on the carpet, and pour yourself a bowl of sugary cereal more than ThunderCats. By blending elements of science-fiction, fantasy and fable, ThunderCats was pure childhood escapism, which went on to introduce a generation of children to the superhero mythos before many of us had ever picked up a comic book....
Sylvester Stallone’s Escape Plan may not have been the massive critical success that the action star was hoping for, but that doesn’t mean that he has put his franchise plans on hold. Instead, Stallone has forged ahead with Escape Plan 2: Hades, which is set for release sometime this year. The follow up to Escape Plan will bring back Stallone’s security expert Ray Breslin, although instead of having to break himself out, the sequel will feature Breslin working on saving one of his kidnapped operatives....
Divorce is a sad affair, and 2017 wasn’t the best year for celeb relationships. We’ve had more than a few major Hollywood couples call it quits– couples we thought were destined for the long haul. The celeb divorce is a highly publicized moment in the lives of many a star. We’ve seen the highs and lows of Paul McCartney’s explosive divorce to Heather Mills, which saw her get £24.3 million in assets....
