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The dynamic shared by two characters in a movie whose relationship is written honestly, and who are played by actors with great on-screen chemistry, can sometimes become even more memorable than any individual character. It’s rare that this is pulled off to its full effect, but it can be done. Whether they were brought together by charges of espionage or a desire to capture a killer shark, there have been plenty of great double acts throughout Steven Spielberg’s filmography....

Disney has an exalted place in the world of film. Play or voice a Disney character, you’ll probably be set for life. It’s something that should be on every actor’s bucket list, so it makes sense that Disney has quite a star-studded roster in their casting department. That being said, you’d be surprised to see how many have been forgotten in recent years. Disney has had some serious star-power behind some of their flicks, but some have been lost in the wayside with the fanbase....

The Shawshank Redemption sits at the top of IMDB’s list of the greatest films of all time. To have over 2 million reviews and still be sitting on a 9.3/10 is a seriously impressive feat. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins shine as Red and Andy Dufresne, while the adaptation of Stephen King’s (yes, Stephen King wrote this as well) short story is masterful. Despite its position sitting firmly at the top of cinema, it was still prone to a few errors in continuity....

Since it debuted, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance has taken fantasy fans by storm. The beautiful world, charming characters, and compelling conflicts have only improved on the fantastical groundwork that the original film built. However, speaking of The Dark Crystal, its prequel series has also taken some creative liberties. While most everything looks and feels like a natural evolution of the story, not everything is the same. Only the most attentive, devoted fans will notice some of these changes....

Let’s be honest, the world is a very intense place and cinema often reflects that. There are simply so many films that deal with dramatic, often graphic, and deeply saddening content. And while those artistic and moving films can be wonderful, in small doses, sometimes film fans just want a little piece of happy escapism. Something that reminds them of the good in the world around them and that will lift their spirits on a dark or grey day....

The Planet of the Apes films are all-time classics. Well, the first one is, anyway. Released back in April of 1968, Planet of the Apes became an instant fan favorite. It was considered a groundbreaking and monumental achievement for its use of prosthetic makeup, and its famous twist soon became one of the most iconic scenes in movie history. As you can probably imagine, a great movie like this usually contains many great behind-the-scenes stories....

The Predator franchise is known for some familiar and classic moments, and fans could always do with a refresher over these details. These include the Predators’ weapons and culture, the heroic humans who face these creatures, and some famous lines of dialogue as well. The series now consists of 6 entries, counting the two Alien vs. Predator films. For clarity, the films are 1987’s Predator, 1990’s Predator 2, 2004’s AVP: Alien vs....

The Blues Brothers was released on June 20, 1980 and starred Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. The plot of the film is rather complex, with two brothers reuniting their band to raise $5,000 for an orphanage that raised them while dealing with the police, a country band, and Illinois Nazis. The film was by no means a safe bet for Universal Studios, especially after production ran way over budget, but The Blues Brothers still turned into a massive success....

One of the oldest and most respected genres in Hollywood is the crime and gangster genre. From the era of silent films, with early efforts like Regeneration and ’30s era classic like Public Enemy and Scarface to some of the biggest crime movies of all-time like The Godfather and Goodfellas, Hollywood has some true masterpieces in the crime genre. Men like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola made their name thanks to the crime and gangster movie genre....

When people discuss the trajectory of the American adaptation of The Office, the discourse tends to revolve around the idea that seasons two through five are the peak of the show. Season six and onward, when many of the talent behind and in front of the camera started changing, is marked as a turning point for the show. However, turning points are not necessarily always for the worse. There are still a ton of quality episodes in the back half of The Office’s run and season six is an amazing encapsulation of so many of the show’s funniest (and sweetest) moments....

J.J. Abrams’ Fringe was lucky to even be renewed for a fifth and final season. It’s hard to imagine since the show was such a terrific successor to The X-Files. But it’s set in the world of pseudo-science, rather than the supernatural. It’s a briskly paced, creative, grounded ensemble piece that blends everything we love about science-fiction. Thematically, it delves into interesting ethical territory, and the characters have an equal share of fun quirks and heart....

10 Best Java IDEs For Linux Eclipse Eclipse is a powerful Java IDE which is used by a large number of user and is very famous. It is mostly created in Java. It can be used to create a number of Java applications for almost any platform like mobile, web, desktop etc. It has a huge number of plugin support which makes it awesome and more powerful than other IDE available....

In 2016, Fede Álvarez released the follow-up to his feature-length debut Evil Dead. This time around, though, the story was original and the movie was in no way a remake. Don’t Breathe premiered at the South by Southwest film festival in 2016 before hitting theaters that following August, with a sequel being released just shy of exactly 5 years later. Don’t Breathe follows three small-time criminals subsisting on break-ins against a bleak view of the economic landscape in Detroit....

With the release of Sam Mendes’ enthralling World War I epic 1917 around the corner, it seems fitting to look back at the last decade and see which other films set in wartime made the grade. There’s been no shortage of war films in the past few decades and there have been some absolute classics along the way. The following list features some excellent films based in various wartime eras that were released in the 2010s....

The legal battles surrounding Apple’s App Store continue to mount up. A class action lawsuit was filed this week at London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal, alleging that UK Apple users have been overcharged for apps for years. The suit argues that Apple’s dominance in the app market enabled it to charge ‘excessive’ fees, citing Apple’s typical 30% commission of paid apps and in-app purchases. If upheld, possible compensation for UK consumers could top £1....

From Apple: The 10.5.1 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306907. For detailed information on security updates, please visit this website: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798. The following improvements for both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs are included in this update AirPort Allows password-protected accounts on AirPort Disks to show up on in the Finder’s Shared Sidebar....

Twilight may be an easy target to hate on with its sparkly vampires, strange logic, and occasionally poor writing, but many people love the books and movies for their complex love story and unforgettable characters. Even in the cast of Twilight, there were those who admitted that they disliked the series and those who praised it. While some have been more public about their frustration than others, some actors wish to no longer be associated with the franchise....

Hilary Duff got her big break with Lizzie McGuire. The series ran from 2001 to 2004 on the Disney Channel, and it marked the end of an era. With its end, the network stepped away from sitcoms about average families and focused on singers, magic users, and actors. Lizzie McGuire remains beloved by all ages thanks to its reruns for years after it ended. As Disney+ prepares to bring an adult Lizzie to the screen, take a look back at some of the best episodes of the series....

Kevin Costner’s incredible and ever-changing career has made him a Hollywood icon. While his work behind the camera with Dances with Wolves earned him an Oscar for Best Director, it’s his acting work that has made him the star he is today. Costner’s career has had a fascinating trajectory over the years. He started out as a struggling actor with supporting roles in big movies before breaking out and becoming one of Hollywood’s most popular leading men....

2019 was a wonderful year for movies. From an epic whodunit to a biopic about Elton John, there was something for everyone. This year, there were nine films nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture, all of which are deserving. In less than a week, they will all be celebrated by the 92nd Academy Awards, and rightfully so. But before we focus completely on the movies that were nominated, let’s take a look at some of the best movies from 2019 that weren’t nominated for Best Picture....