While the main focus of Mad Men might be on the cutthroat business of advertising, where nearly all the men are womanizers and have no problem sleeping with as many people that aren’t their wives as possible. However, that doesn’t mean that they aren’t able to put on the charm as well. There’s a reason that the men are able to tie down some incredibly attractive and powerful women on the show, and that’s through romance....
Parks and Recreation blessed the airwaves with seven seasons of hilarious comedy, but since the hit sitcom was set in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana it left every viewer disappointed with the sheer fact that they’ll never be able to visit any of their favorite Pawnee establishments. Throughout the entire series, audiences and fans were treated to some of the most clever and creative small-town businesses that have ever been concocted by a television show, reminding everybody just how interesting and innovative local shops and establishments can be....
Stephen King may well have hated what iconic director Stanley Kubrick did to his novel, but the rest of the world disagrees with him pretty intensely. The Shining has gone down in history as one of the most iconic works of cinema ever, and it’s easy to see why. The cinematography, acting, and script are all masterful, coming together to form a film full of tension and horror. No film can be perfect, though, and Kubrick wasn’t able to keep a lid on every continuity error....
As fans look forward to what’s next for the cinematic universe, many are wondering when we will begin to see some of those Fox characters integrated into the MCU adventures. The Fantastic Four are of particular interest for fans as they are Marvel’s “First Family” and have suffered some poorly received cinematic interpretations. While it might still be a while before they appear, it’s never too early to speculate on casting....
Billy Elliot is one of the most critically acclaimed and culturally significant British movies of the past several decades. Set in the 1980s during the miners’ strike, the film follows a young boy as he finds a new love for ballet, going against his family’s working-class traditions. The film was a huge critical success, with Billy Elliot going on to receive Academy Award nominations after its release. In addition to its critical success, the movie was also incredibly popular, with Elton John even writing a stage musical based on the Billy Elliot movie....
Comedies have always been an important genre in regards to the movies. While some are far more serious than others, laughter has proven to be one of the more powerful elements in determining a film’s success. While not every film needs humor to be successful, there are still several ways to approach it in an appropriate way that fits within the world of the film. Over the past decade, a very large number of comedies have come in and out of theaters....
Michael Crichton is one of the most prolific authors of all time. He always bolstered genre fiction with detailed research. This knowledgeable approach produced tangible worlds and unexpected plausibility, even regarding the fantastic. Early on, he actually studied medicine, which later influenced many of his stories. This includes the convincing violence throughout his oeuvre, and not just those discussing medicine directly. A powerful cynic, many of Crichton’s novels warn of scientific misuse, but he never sacrificed thrills for opinion....
Fans don’t want their favorite movies to end. Hollywood knows that and it’s more than happy to provide them with sequels. But sequels can go only so far before the law of diminishing returns sets in. One solution around this problem is to set the new story before the events of the first film, which is a novel way of, say, returning to a character after his death. Although prequels have a long history, they’ve become especially prevalent in the last fifteen years, as risk-adverse producers stick more and more with successful, sometimes decades-old franchises....
BoJack Horseman. While the character is known for constantly making mistakes, the show itself gets a lot right, one of those things being comedy. It’s done a great job at remaining consistently funny throughout all six seasons which is an amazing feat considering the serious direction the show can sometimes take with its subject matter. BoJack has one of the largest catalogs of running gags to pull from that make the show incredibly unique....
Although a lot of people tend to live in the now when it comes to entertainment, horror fans are constantly visiting the past through movies. They will look to the 1990s for sci-fi adjacent frights, or to the 1980s for films rich in practical effects. And anyone keen on slashers knows that the subgenre’s golden age began in the late 1970s. But prior to all of that is a period of cinema that is a blind spot for many horror fiends....
But, if you already have a full-time job, you might be wondering how you can add to your income without getting another job working long hours for someone else. The answer? Start a side hustle. In this article, we’re going to share everything you need to know about side hustles, how to find your own side hustle, and share a list of the best side hustles to make more money....
When thinking of the most beloved actors in Hollywood history, Robert Redford is probably a name that comes to many people’s minds. With his dashing good looks and effortless charm, there was little doubt he would become a movie star, but Redford also had the acting skills to back all that up. Though his work with the Sundance Film Festival is incredibly influential and his directorial work has earned with awards and praise, we’ll focus on his amazing body of work as an actor....
Looking to start your own online business? That is fantastic! The first thing you need for that is a website that is hosted on a reliable and dependable web host. Picking the right web hosting company for your website is probably the most essential part of your online business journey. If your website is loading too slowly or is constantly crashing, your potential customers will quickly become frustrated and look elsewhere....
There are so many animated films out there that they can’t all go on forever. We’ve recently seen Toy Story come to an end, and you probably shouldn’t hold your breath in hope of a new Shrek film. The idea of a TV show becoming a film is well established and common, and there have certainly been a fair few films converted into spinoff TV series’, but we’ve collected ten more from the animated world that could work well on the small screen....
After an excellent fourth season, and news of renewal for a fifth, Better Call Saul has more than proved it’s worth as a spinoff. Not only has the show provided a compelling backstory for many Breaking Bad characters, but it’s also a great story in its own right. Saul has introduced us to a cast of memorable supporting characters, like the scheming Chuck, intimidating Nacho, and motivated Kim, and delivered several classic episodes....
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Film has been on Netflix for a few days now but that hasn’t stopped fans from talking about it. This peek back into the world of crystal meth and Heisenberg has left many viewers wanting even more! The movie finished off Jesse Pinkman’s story, showing us how much he has changed and finally giving audiences a sense of closure. El Camino has also made us think about the wider potential for this universe....
House Targaryen could be considered the main house in Game Of Thrones. They’re the one who ruled Westeros for centuries before the series started, and a lot of the story follows Daenerys, the daughter of the previous king who was usurped. They’re certainly surrounded in the most myth and fantasy, with dragons being associated with them and the most unusual appearances possible—but how much do you actually know about this great house and their history?...
As many people had been speculating for the past year, Avengers: Endgame was something of a time travel movie. The manipulation of time is something that had already been introduced in the MCU but Endgame fully embraced this genre staple in the Avengers’ fight against Thanos and it led to some of the most entertaining moments in the film. The concept of time travel can be a tricky concept to pull off in films....
One of Netflix’s earliest and most beloved shows, Orange Is The New Black is a seven-season roller coaster of emotions. Themes of social injustice, racial inequality, drug addiction, immigration, violence, and more are touched upon in its hilarious yet emotional and thought-provoking episodes. Along with this, romance plays a major role for most of its characters. There are many romantic relationships all through the show, ranging from toxic to wholesome. Therefore, many of these characters also indulge in cute romantic gestures that offer us a heart-melting escape from the gritty reality that Orange Is The New Black offers....
There’s nothing quite like seeing a really good action movie. The genre has been through a lot of changes over the history of motion pictures with trends and filmmaking advancements making way for new eras in action movies. There remain those iconic films that have always been considered the best of the genre as well as recent hits that could achieve the same acclaim. But then there are those great action films that get overlooked....
