With the holiday season upon us we often think about the great movies that we can’t wait to see, the TV shows we can’t help but binge, and the excitement that comes with the turning over of a new year on the calendar and all the new releases that come with it. But the holidays are bigger than our collective love of movies and TV, and the most rewarding part of the holidays is often giving back to those less fortunate than us....
Captain America’s Shield Captain America’s vibranium shield is the iconic trademark weapon of the superhero also known as Steve Rogers. It has made regular appearances in the MCU ever since Cap first appeared in Captain America: The First Avenger - but a prototype version of it appeared twice before that, foreshadowing the coming of the super soldier to the franchise. In Iron Man, the prototype could be seen laying around in Tony Stark’s workshop and, later, in Iron Man 2, it was seen again, when it was picked up by Phil Coulson and subsequently used by Stark to prop up his homemade particle accelerator....
As nice as it is to think that movies made for kids aren’t bogged down with secret meanings or dark themes, movie fans can see their childhood favourites in a completely different light once they take a second look. Whether it’s intended or not, these theories are too good to leave unexamined. Here are Screen Rant’s 10 Movie Theories That Completely Change Children’s Films. Peter Pan When people think of Disney mermaids, the ones in the animated version of Peter Pan aren’t the first ones that come to mind....
The success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was built on the foundation of its beloved heroes. All the way from Iron Man to Avengers: Infinity War, the MCU grounded its heroes with compelling performances that make the characters feel relatable and human. The same cannot always be said for the villains. For many years, the MCU was plagued with a villain problem. Many of the villains had thinly designed backstories and motivations and as a result became utterly forgettable....
Needless to say, in such an environment there are inevitably going to be quite a few movies we have never heard of, let alone watched. And some of those movies that fly under the radar are actually pretty good. This list focuses squarely on the action genre, delving into some of the deeper cuts and hopefully delivering some interesting picks. From franchises that were on the downslope to foreign pictures that didn’t have huge North American distribution, these are some of the finest action movies that, for a variety of reasons, it’s likely you didn’t know existed....
13 Reasons Why season 2 is not yet released, but it’s already courting controversy with the set-up for a school shooting storyline. The show was picked up for a second season almost immediately after season 1 had arrived on Netflix. The combination of a talented cast and an intense, realistic storyline tackling many issues including suicide, rape, and bullying, meant that viewers related to the show, especially young adults. At present, the exact plot for 13 Reasons Why season 2 is not known, but showrunner Brian Yorkey has said we can expect to pick up just a few months after the events of season 1, when everyone is still trying to come to terms with Hannah’s death and her taped ‘reasons’ for why she killed herself....
With modern video games it’s almost to be expected that when the next super hit is stumbled upon, early discussions about a sequel, or even a franchise, are being discussed. It’s becoming more common to start thinking about and planning sequels before the initial game is even out. Society has just become hungry for continuing stories and serialization. Still, there’s something to be said for when you don’t realize you’re playing a sequel....
The DC Universe is a scary place, possibly even scarier than Marvel’s. While it might be a universe where the Justice League usually saves the day and cheerful little super-dogs can survive planetary explosions, it’s also filled with dozens of maniacal alien warlords just looking to enslave the next planet they come across. Even on Earth, mass-murdering clowns and paid assassins take countless lives every year. That’s all dangerous enough, but living in DC also comes with additional threats that you can’t buy an insurance plan for: even if Batman saves you from a citywide attack by Ra’s al Ghul, you might very easily get erased from existence the next time that there’s a companywide reboot....
Being the child of celebrity parents seems similar to winning the lottery - having an instant connection to a glamorous lifestyle while enjoying the genetic benefits of talented and beautiful parents ought to be an instant leg up in life. In reality, living with celebrity parents can be a difficult experience. While there are many caring and loving celebrity parents, there are also a number of them not this way. Often celebrity parents have very demanding schedules that mean they have to take extended periods of time away from their families....
The news that FOX will bring back the beloved action-drama 24 made waves when it was announced the network ordered a pilot for a new spinoff series. The original eight-season run helped kick off the new golden age of television and earned wide critical and audience acclaim, and 2014’s 12-episode limited series, 24: Live Another Day, was a resounding success for the network that proved the continued popularity and bankability of the series....
This Christmas, settle down to a cozy digital fire with one of these Yule log videos or streaming fireplaces with themes ranging from Star Wars to Marvel to DC. While some Christmas traditions stay pretty static over the years, from Christmas caroling or gifting fruitcakes, Yule logs have taken an interesting turn. Instead of actually burning a log in a fireplace, modern Yule logs are videos, often with gentle sound effects and music....
Based on the 1994 movie of the same name, Jon Favreau’s remake of The Lion King is an adaptation of the animated musical that helped cement the Renaissance that Disney was enjoying in the ‘90s. Following Simba’s (JD McCrary/Donald Glover) rise from young cub to king of the Pride Lands, The Lion King is a faithful remake of the original movie that looks almost exactly like the original. But beneath the state-of-the-art digital animation used to bring the animals to photorealistic life, there are some noticeable differences that only older fans of the original would spot....
Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for Avengers: Infinity War! A botanist and Guardians of the Galaxy fan has attempted to settle the debate over whether Baby Groot is Groot’s son. Guardians director, James Gunn, turned the internet on its head when he explained to fans that Baby Groot isn’t Groot reincarnated but rather Groot’s son. The first Groot died in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1. His heroic sacrifice was, indeed, a sacrifice....
Season 3 of Netflix’s Lemony Snicket adaptation, A Series of Unfortunate Events, will be the series’ last, and from what the new trailer has to share, it looks as though it’s going to be an epic ride to the finish line. The television series is the second, arguably more successful adaptation of the novels by Lemony Snicket (or the author Daniel Handler, if you will), which came about more than a decade after the feature film version, starring Jim Carrey as the villainous Count Olaf, failed to launch a live-action blockbuster franchise....
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook announced this Saturday that Apple will be donating to support relief efforts on the ground after tornadoes across several US states left dozens of people dead. According to NBC News, more than 70 people are feared dead after a series of tornadoes ripped through Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas through Friday and Saturday. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said this was the most devasting and deadly tornado event in Kentucky’s history....
SPOILERS for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. “All Roads Lead…” ahead The latest Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode, “All Roads Lead…” featured a major twist in the form of a death of a character, so we explore if the team actually changed the timeline and saved the world. In a surprising moment at the end of the episode, Yo-Yo killed Ruby, the young Hydra agent who had seemingly become the Destroyer of Worlds when she went through the Particle Infusion Chamber to be infused with Gravitonium....
Here’s ten actors - from Michael B. Jordan to Robert De Niro - who became legitimate professional athletes for movie roles. The requirements of an actor will vary depending on the role, but playing an athlete can be one of the most challenging to believably pull off. This could largely be attributed to the physical demands of the roles. These roles are only possible through sports movies, which continue to be a popular genre of film....
Whether you love the latest installment of the cinematic world of Harry Potter (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald), or can’t get over the multiple issues with plot holes, we can all still agree to love the main character: Newt Scamander. Newt (Eddie Redmayne) is the adorably shy and sweet wizard who isn’t really great with people, but who has a true connection to the world of magical beasts (and anyone who prefers dogs to humans can relate to that)....
At the 2016 Oscars ceremony, Leonardo DiCaprio finally got his very own golden statue. After giving award-worthy performances in such movies as The Wolf of Wall Street, The Aviator, and Blood Diamond, he is finally recognized for his work in… The Revenant? Ah, The Revenant, the film in which he bravely struggles with being cold, having clumpy hair, and being on the wrong side of a bear hug. Sure, it’s a gorgeously shot and visually engaging thrill-ride, but is it DiCaprio’s best work?...
Technology can be difficult to authentically portray on screen. Specifically, examples of computer technology and social media in movies often feel cheesy and contrived. Think about how many times in films we’ve seen a supposedly novice computer geek hack into a complicated computer system, or seen a character luckily guess the exact right password to enter a locked security system. Not to mention how characters are always miraculously able to freeze, enlarge, and enhance images from even basic security footage....
