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Few horror movie subgenres have found as big a following as the zombie film. Something about the public’s fascination with death and the fantasy of starting the world anew in a post-apocalyptic wasteland has made zombie stories universally adored. The highest rated drama series on TV is a zombie show. Brad Pitt made a zombie movie in 2013 that grossed over $500 million at the worldwide box office. As with any genre, there are plenty of terrible zombie movies....

The Hunger Games was the role that transformed Jennifer Lawrence into a household name. Based on the exceptional young adult book series by Suzanne Collins, the films created a massive fanbase and introduced a generation of children to some unexpectedly graphic violence. With its dystopian setting, use of mass-starvation as a weapon, and genetically engineered terror, it’s one of the darkest YA film series out there. Despite their big-budget blockbuster status, the four films in the franchise are each prone to their own unique errors in continuity....

In its six-season run, Glee broke boundaries by showing the not so fun side of high school from different outcast perspectives. In the choir room, everyone was welcome regardless of social status, race, gender identity or sexual preferences. For the time it was quite progressive. As the seasons continued, unfortunately, there were some plot errors made along the way. Something as small as a character’s background info to character development has resulted in errors throughout its run....

The best thing about a great movie is that it becomes timeless and instantly rewatchable for years to come. No matter how old movies become if the acting is great and the plot itself is exciting then audiences will always flock to it and share it with new generations. Many of the greatest movies ever made were done decades ago and through nostalgia, remakes, and sequels, their legacy has only grown larger as time has passed....

There are a lot of different aspects to cater to in order to produce a truly brilliant music biopic movie. Some people want the grisly truth, warts and all, whilst others long for a romanticized love letter to their musical heroes. Striking the right medium between the two seems to be a winning formula, at least it does when it comes to award season, as a lot of the leads in this list have either been nominated or won an Academy Award for their efforts....

As one of the popular entertainments of the Reagan era, the slasher film became as ubiquitous as Cabbage Patch Kids and party lines, and the emergence of VHS and home entertainment systems left America chomping at the bit for a constant flow of the type of mind-numbing gore only the subgenre could provide. Like most trends, the slasher boom flared out fast, reaching peak popularity by mid-decade and all but dying out by 1989....

The Twilight Zone covers tons of topics by putting society’s fears and anxieties under a microscope. What the show has always done best is tackle these subjects through some of the most entertaining and fun episodes of television ever produced. Jordan Peele’s The Twilight Zone reboot drops on CBS All Access in less than a month and it will most definitely try to continue the original series’ amazing storytelling. With The Twilight Zone’s release quickly approaching, now couldn’t be a better time for both fans and newcomers alike to revisit these ten classic episodes that completely capture the show’s spirit....

One of the most timeless movies from the 90s is Clueless. The film that spawned the famous line “As if!” and introduced Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) to the world deserves its place in pop culture. The film’s 25th anniversary is fast approaching, and still, we love this movie as much as the day it came out. Cher, a spoiled and popular rich girl from Beverly Hills has it all. Initially out to save her report card, Cher discovers how much she loves conducting good deeds and begins helping others and learning lessons along the way that show her how clueless she really was about the world beyond her periphery and she becomes a better person because of it....

The second film in the Harry Potter franchise had a similar tone to the first. It followed a few characters who were way too young to take on such monolithic acting roles (and considering, did pretty good jobs) and kept things light-hearted. Most of the time. As they always say, never work with children or animals. In this case, you’d better add magic to this list, as it seems to have caused the creators of the Chamber Of Secrets a fair few issues in maintaining the continuity of their film....

Film buffs continue to be mixed on the use of CGI in film. On one hand, it can be revolutionary, creating new worlds as big and as wondrous as the imagination of the people envisioning it. On the other hand, it’s replacing the amazing and dedicated craft of practical sets and effects. Those can add a sense of realism to the audience at times. Where the debate really heats up is between the creation of CGI characters or “make-up” over the use of practical make-up effects....

Most of the time. Star Wars is a serious space opera about war, politics, conflict, drama. Sometimes, though, it is a really great place to find some cuteness. You remember BB-8, right? Seriously. Ask anyone obsessed with The Mandalorian. After the success of the aforementioned Baby Yoda’s space dad show, it’d be fun to look back on all Star Wars properties and pull together some of the most adorable and awesome kids across all of Star Wars....

While their popularity with horror fans have waxed and waned over the years, there is no denying that the zombie genre is a lucrative film market that has produced a number of frightening versions of the undead monsters over the years. Zombies represent our own fear of mortality, disease, and touches upon humanity’s base need to survive against all odds. The best zombie horror movies attack each one of those fears and needs by introducing increasingly deadly and dangerous zombies with various forms of infection for the remains of humanity to struggle against....

The final season of Game Of Thrones is just around the corner and while Arya may have left the mysterious faceless men of the House of Black and White behind, we’re not so sure they’re done with her. So before Arya has to come face-to-faceless with the servants of the many-faced god and is forced to balance the scales (possibly) for the lives she has taken using the secrets of the faceless men, let’s dive into some things fans of the series may not know about the illusive faceless men....

While Sam Raimi is still producing movies like Crawl today, the director is most known for creating The Evil Dead. The series is known for spawning one of the most recognizable characters in horror, Ash Williams, but the film is also known for its over-the-top gore. Despite Ash vs Evil Dead ending in 2015 and Bruce Campbell retiring Ash, the franchise may still continue with Raimi exploring ideas for a new film....

Known for projects like Coraline, Boxtrolls and Kubo and the Two Strings, LAIKA is one of the most groundbreaking animation studios today. Characters in LAIKA feature films are complex and far from perfect, and the struggles they face often end in unexpected twists. Villains are almost never what the seem in LAIKA films and neither are heroes. Like any good story, the character is the heart of a LAIKA movie, and the company has given fans some of the most interesting, relatable characters over the years....

Steven Spielberg is perhaps the most prolific director in Hollywood, and is credited for inventing the summer blockbuster with Jaws. His movies have made an indelible impact on many of us, ranging from touching true stories to exciting adventures. Sometimes his work is criticized for sentimentality, or for its mass appeal. But Spielberg is undoubtedly an extraordinary auteur with more classics than you can count on two hands. And in between those hits, you may be surprised at how many pies he dipped his finger in....

Musicals are most often confined to the stage or the big screen. In recent years, however, television has become a more welcome front for musical numbers as part of a series. Shows like Riverdale or Crazy Ex-Girlfriend regularly incorporate music into their storylines. Even non-musical television series have a musical episode every once in a while. These episodes run the gamut from imagining music to spells creating songs to outright hallucinations....

❓ What Programming Language should I Learn? 1) Python Job Opportunities in the chosen Language. The popularity of the chosen programming language should be on an uptick. Your Career / Life Goals. Below, we have listed the 10 Most Useful Programming Languages you can learn right now. Sample Usage and Applications of each language are also listed to help you decide. Created: Python language developed by Guido van Rossum. It was first released in 1991....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe did virtually the impossible: it created a world filled with superheroes with their own stories and gradually connected them. It all started in 2008 with Iron Man. Next, we got solo movies from the Hulk, Thor, and Captain America, which culminated in the first Avengers film in 2012. This film proved that these heroes could work together on the big screen for one epic adventure. Nearly six years later, the MCU has expanded its world even more with new characters like Star-Lord, Doctor Strange, and even Sony’s Spider-Man....

The leaderboard for pop culture’s highest grossing hits has revealed a lot about modern audiences. Disney has managed to occupy half of the coveted ranking, and nostalgia has truly intensified, becoming a powerful hook. Critical and audience responses can often conflict, with financial success undermining the former. It can even contradict a generally poor consensus, when franchises secure a niche demographic. Ultimately, immense popularity is simply undeniable. So, it will always be fascinating to reconsider the greatest box office titans, and how they achieved such astronomical profit....