“In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil’s might, beware my power…Green Lantern’s light.” So goes Green Lantern’s sacred oath, which serves as the anthem for an entire corps of intergalactic heroes. Long before Hal Jordan entered the scene, the moniker originally belonged to engineer Alan Scott. The Golden Age hero made his debut in 1940 and was created by Martin Nodell....
It’s easy to see that superhero movies have dominated movie theaters for the past decade and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The Marvel Cinematic Universe may be celebrating their 10 year anniversary, but filmmakers had already started to create movies based on superhuman beings long before that. People have been making cinematic adventures for iconic characters for decades, but the genre really only started to get popular in the early 2000s....
For some fans, watching the deleted scenes or hearing the filmmakers talk about their original vision for a movie can be just as entertaining and informative as watching the movie itself. Quite often, what was cut out gives you a better idea of what happened behind the scenes than what is in the final polished product. Sometimes it can be frustrating to see a perfectly good scene cut out. However, on the other hand, there are some deleted scenes that would have arguably made their movies actively worse had they been included....
Early cuts of horror smash A Quiet Place featured no sound at all, director John Krasinski has revealed. A Quiet Place focuses on a family struggling to survive in a post-apocalyptic world decimated by creatures that hunt by sound. The movie combined this high-concept idea with genuine tension and emotion, with viewers growing attached to this family’s plight. A Quiet Place proved to be a surprise smash hit in 2018, with a sequel being quickly greenlit....
Spoilers for Agents of SHIELD’s 100th episode ahead. The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 100th episode capitalizes on The Avengers and Ghost Rider story threads for the character of Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg). Gregg made his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the film side, being introduced as an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. in Iron Man. He appeared in the movies until his untimely death in The Avengers, though his death acted as the unifier that brought the various heroes together for the film’s final battle....
Netflix is literally teeming with amazing action movies at the moment, so coming up with a “10 best” list was quite the task. There were a lot of stellar films left out of the rankings, such as Kill Bill Vol. 1 & Vol. 2, Face/Off, and National Treasure, but I’m mentioning them in the intro just to ease my conscience. Adrenaline junkies have a lot to choose from, that’s for sure; whether it’s a big budget blockbuster like The Avengers or a socially relevant dystopian thriller like Children of Men....
It is safe to say that of all the fandoms that attended San Diego Comic Con 2019, the one that had the most to celebrate and the most active presence at the convention had to be Marvel. The comic book and multimedia superhero giant had a massive presence at the convention, from television and games to new comic book events and of course Phase 4 of the MCU. With so many announcements made at this year’s event, it was no wonder many cosplayers chose to represent their love for Marvel....
In March 1999, The Matrix forever changed action cinema. The Wachowskis’ mind-bending science-fiction epic mixed heart pounding action set pieces with a thought-provoking story asking: what if the world we lived in was a simulation? How would we know? What would a person do if they found out? The movie was both a critical and commercial success. Thoughts on the second and third films are mixed, but the first entry is universally beloved and stands the test of time....
Next summer, the DCEU will be getting a female-fronted antihero movie called Birds of Prey – well, technically, its full title is Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) – that will put the women of Gotham City in the spotlight. Margot Robbie, who is producing the movie and came up with the initial concept back in 2015 while shooting Suicide Squad, will reprise her role as Harley Quinn....
Ever since it was first established with Iron Man’s 2008 release, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has worked to tell amazing stories featuring some of the most beloved superheroes in comic book history. Viewers were inspired by Steve Rogers’ unwavering moral code and willingness to put his life on the line for the friends and country that he loved. Audiences rejoiced when Black Widow and Scarlet Witch proved that women were powerful enough to save the world and stand among Earth’s Mightiest Heroes....
Who would win in a fight? It’s a classic question that superhero fans ask amongst themselves all the time and it’s an almost impossible one to really nail down. With so much material out there with different depictions and rules in place, it’s hard to know what the most powerful or weakest superhero is. Yet there still exists this impression, in the popular consciousness, that some heroes are much more capable than others....
As the beginning of a new chapter in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter draws near, fans of the series are learning plenty of new exciting things about the first movie in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them trilogy. Many fans are excited to learn that some familiar faces from the Harry Potter movies and books may make an appearance within the series – Dumbledore is specifically name-dropped in the latest trailer, and there’s a good chance that other characters will be either directly referenced or make an appearance at some point in the new trilogy....
We all have those movie scenes that we’ll never forget. The ones that keep us on the edge of the seat every time we watch them. Whether it’s a terrifying horror scene or a touching first kiss, these are the scenes that stick out in our memories the most. It doesn’t happen very often, but every once in a while a film catches lightning in a bottle, giving us a scene so perfectly rendered that it can be hard just to watch it....
Star Wars is such a beloved franchise that it’s practically a living, breathing entity. We love the space opera and connect with its characters so deeply that they feel like family. From the first time we witnessed Princess Leia stand up to Darth Vader to when we recently lost her beloved twin brother, Luke, it became a part of us. When we lose any of our favorite characters, it hurts deeply....
When it comes to sequels, superhero blockbusters have nothing on horror movies. At the time of this writing, there are six Child’s Play films, seven Saws, nine Hellraisers, ten Halloweens and twelve Friday the 13ths. The law of diminishing returns cruelly manifests itself on most of these series by making each new sequel bloodier and more convoluted, right up until the franchise becomes a parody of itself. But there are exceptions to every rule, and some of the horror sequels are nearly as good as the original films, and sometimes even better....
Actors go through a lot to get a part. Whether a newcomer or a bona fide box office name, the rigorous process of taking a role and churning out a detailed performance can exhaust both the mind and the body. Consequently, it’s always a huge bummer when scenes are shot, checks are signed, and a last minute choice on the director’s part cuts an entire character like that. Nothing can be done....
Most reality TV is scripted within an inch of its life. So, it’s perhaps not too surprising that several of its stars have attempted to use their experience of dramatic meltdowns, showmances and catfights to forge a career in Hollywood. Of course, most struggle to land parts more substantial than Store Clerk #1 or Club Girl #4. However, there are a handful who do manage to prove to a wider audience that their talents match their appetite for fame....
Horror movies always run the risk of ripping off other horror movies. We get that. After all, there is only so much you can do with a maniac in a mask. That’s why we believe it should never be taken as an automatic insult whenever you indicate some new terror tale heists the plot of a fellow genre classic. When putting together the following list of Halloween “remakes”, we went into things with the utmost respect....
The Lord of the Rings is one of the most intricate, ambitious, and beloved series of movies ever made. Peter Jackson’s world building was universally praised at the time of the trilogy’s release and resulted in 17 total Oscars and almost $3 billion between all three films. Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh began working on the series in 1995 after the new developments in CGI after Jurassic Park made their vision possible....
The Power Rangers first graced American television screens in August of 1993 and it has been a mainstay ever since. While the franchise is continually releasing new seasons of the show with new characters, new weapons, and new Zords, the original series, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers has retained its popularity. With the popularity of nostalgia properties at an all-time high, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that a Power Rangers reboot film is set for release next year....
