Remakes can be difficult in the movie business. Sometimes studios think there is an idea too good not to explore again, but audiences can get tired of seeing the same stories done over and over. But what if they are remaking a movie most of the audience has never heard of before? Hollywood has a tendency to find those golden cinematic gems of other countries and give them an American twist....
20 films have come and gone (alongside $17.5 billion) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with three more coming in 2019– the biggest of which is Avengers: Endgame. Though they’re pretty much all box office juggernauts, it’s the “team-up” flicks that bring the largest crowds. Ever since we first saw Nick Fury talk to Tony back in 2008, we knew that an Avengers film was inevitable. 2012 brought us Marvel’s The Avengers, a record breaker that was the first film to ever gross over $200 million in its first three days....
Nintendo debuted their latest console, the Nintendo Switch, on March 7th 2017, and the world of gaming was forever changed. Engineered as a hybrid of home and hand-held devices, the Switch allows gamers old and new to keep their favorite games, like Super Smash Bros. or Overwatch, with them at all times. Since release, the Switch has sold over 40 million units and a sleeker, handheld-only version, the Switch Lite, was introduced in 2019....
The perpetually influential Alfred Hitchcock mainly focused his artistry thriller films. This genre tends to win the hearts of audiences, while sending critics’ noses sky-high. However, more so than anyone, Hitchcock fueled his numerous hits with grounded character development. No matter how thrilling the story, the cinematic roller coaster is populated with relatable and sympathetic protagonists. Hitchcock was always more fascinated with the psychological elements of crime, and had a heavy camera presence....
The 1990s were very memorable years. There were a lot of things that really defined that decade for many people that lived through it, and one of those things is the list of awesome Christmas movies that were released. This decade was full of great movies in general from the time it started, right up until the time it ended, and some of those films were about Christmas, or they at least took place around that time....
This week we’ll find a powerful alternative to replace Windows built-in Time and Calendar. We’ll also see how a freeware can help us stay anonymous on the web. An app that will let us create and modify partitions, and an app to password-protect our USB devices. And as always we have listed the best extensions, software updates and web services that you should check. Best Software Atomic Alarm Clock (Type: Commercial, OS: Windows – all versions, Size: 8 MB) The built-in Windows clock isn’t bad....
Had The Matrix series been released today, we’d have had about a dozen or so sequels in commission. However, the series has been done since 2003, although fans still have questions aplenty over its finale. Sixteen years later, with many franchises seeing revivals, a new Matrix movie could be released to answer our questions. The Matrix Revolutions unfortunately opened up a lot of questions, and made the storyline more convoluted than it had been previously....
What’s equally important is getting people to click on your links, submit inquiries and ultimately become customers. To make that happen, you need to be able to write strong copy and call to action phrases that make your audience want to do what you’re asking them to do. What is a call to action? Call to action wording can be anything from “Download now!” to “Give us a call to learn more....
American Horror Story has been bringing characters back since its fourth season back in 2014, Freakshow. It was at this time that Ryan Murphy revealed that all the seasons take place in the same universe, contrary to the anthology format. Since then, characters like Queenie, Constance, and Pepper have each popped up again (albeit briefly). With AHS: 1984 right around the corner, who knows how Murphy will continue this trend. Perhaps after the massive crossover of Apocolypse, Murphy might take a step back from the spillover approach....
From Mickey Mouse donning his sorcerer hat to Mary Poppins floating from the sky, we all have a favorite moment in Disney’s universe. But while some of these are brilliantly planned, sometimes the magic just happens. Some of the most memorable moments in Disney actually happened right off the cuff and went into the production. Some of Disney’s greatest lines and scenes happened completely off-script, and we’re going to check them out today....
Frozen 2 was one of 2019’s most anticipated movies to begin with, and the hype only intensifies as the November release date draws closer. Despite releasing back in 2013, Frozen’s popularity has remained strong over the years. It took a while for a sequel to be officially confirmed, but fans have been creating and sharing theories for years now. The enticing trailers and tidbits from interviews have only increased the theories out there, especially where Queen Iduna, King Agnarr, and the magic in this universe are concerned....
This online trade analysis software offers features like a stock screener, HTML5 charts, an extensive knowledge base, etc. However, this tool has some limitations like limited deep backtesting and also does not allow offline usage. Here is a curated list of Top applications which are capable of replacing TradingView. The list contains both open source (free) and commercial (paid) software. Best TradingView Alternative for Equity, Crypto & Forex Market 1) Trendspider TrendSpider is the smartest chart analysis software that helps Crypto and Forex traders make more intelligent, more efficient and accurate trading decisions....
Director Antoine Fuqua is mostly known for his action and thriller films. He is also known for his frequent collaborations with Denzel Washington. The two first teamed up to make the award-winning Training Day, before working together on several other films. Like Quentin Tarantino, Fuqua is self-taught. He never attended any film school and initially started his career as a music video director. He then decided he needed to do something bigger so he ventured into the film industry in 1998....
Jack Nicholson is one of the most legendary actors of all time. The three-time Oscar winner has been in some of the most iconic and acclaimed films of all time and always gives a performance that is at least interesting, if not brilliant. Despite being a massive star, he is surprisingly versatile with his roles. He is just as effective in powerful dramatic roles as he is in comedic roles. He can be a hero worth cheering for or a villain we love to hate....
Since Microsoft Teams was launched in 2017, its usage has grown rapidly. Moreover, virtual conferences and online classes have increased so much since COVID-19 that the Microsoft team has seen its biggest rise in years. No one wants to show their home when everything is online at conferences. To do this, Microsoft Team has added the ability to change your background from one background to another. This article will discuss the 10 best backgrounds you can use in Microsoft teams to hide your background....
Artificial Intelligence may be more timely than ever, but it’s been around for a while in cinema. Which is unfortunate, because filmmakers keep telling us how dangerous it can be, and we pursue AI anyway. The mere concept of such technology is inherently fascinating because it is an intentional emulation of humanity. As such, the subject innately invokes conversations about human nature. Also, it is always intriguing to imagine what our relationship would be with such a unique mirror....
Understanding how customer data and privacy is at risk can help call centers beef up security, so we will also touch on some of the potential vulnerabilities inherent in security technologies. Ideally, no call center should be without a multi-layered security strategy. How are call centers vulnerable to data breaches? Personally identifiable information (PII) theft According to Pindrop, data breaches that occur at other companies – usually high-profile attacks on financial institutions and healthcare providers – affect a wide range of enterprises, even in unrelated industries; that includes consumer service companies....
All good things must come to an end. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe itself looks set to continue indefinitely until either the Sun burns out or people stop watching superhero movies, its individual character arcs can’t go on forever. That’s why Robert Downey, Jr. and Chris Evans triumphantly ended their MCU tenures this year with the perfect conclusion for each of their characters’ arcs in the final moments of Avengers: Endgame....
One of Disney’s finest, most underrated films is Wreck-It Ralph. It isn’t your average princess film in the most overt, stereotypical sense, but it does feature arguably the funniest and most unique ‘princess’ the multinational conglomerate has ever created. The first film was a heart-warming way for Disney to look at more modern settings, while the second was a very meta, forward-thinking film. However, both are littered with errors in continuity that create issues between scenes and franchise entries....
The television art form known as the sitcom first got its start over 70 years ago. Since then, a large amount of sitcoms have focused on the incredibly easy to mine topics that result from family life and the complicated dynamics within every conventional and non-conventional family. As a result, the history of the sitcom is one that is richly filled with dads of all shapes and sizes. You’d be surprised just how many sitcom dads could be categorized as falling into a stereotypical depiction of “the crazy dad,” too....
