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Some of cinema's most respected and best-loved movies started life as stage plays. The theatre is home to some of the most captivating characters and thought-provoking writing, so it makes sense filmmakers would look to Broadway. More than just musicals and Shakespeare have gone from the stage to the big screen, too. Find here some...
Hollywood has a long tradition of scream queens. This term once described attractive damsels-in-distresses who appeared in horror films. However, this trope has shifted over the years, and the modern scream queen is often more powerful and outlives a villain without the help of the male characters. Jamie Lee Curtis and Janet Leigh became two...
Everyone needs to start their acting career somewhere, even on a soap opera. Around the world, some of the finest talents started their careers in soap operas. These long-running television shows allow actors to hone their craft, experiment with their looks, and get their foot in the door of the entertainment industry. Some of Hollywood's...
A film cameo seems either greatly cringeworthy or can further enhance a movie. A short appearance by an unexpected actor or franchise character can delight audiences or make them groan. If done tactfully, these short-lived roles offer an easter egg or a sneak peek at the franchise's future. They feel out of place and take...
Hulu’s adaption of Charmaine Wilkerson's debut Black Cake explores a mysterious family tree. It tactfully handles a family uncovering their mother's complicated and often tragic past after her death with layered thought. Eleanor Bennett (Chipo Chung) dies in Southern California with a history unknown to her family. She leaves behind an estranged daughter, Benny (The...
2023's biggest TV moments stunned viewers throughout the year. From unexpected deaths to big reveals, small-screen fans could never guess the direction of their favorite show and characters. With so many shows to choose from, TV writers kept audiences entertained with these shocking moments that we couldn’t look away from. Warning, this article contains spoilers...
James Bond may appear as a suave globe-trotting secret agent who can solve a crime, beat the bad guy, and get the girl, but he also, according to Judi Dench’s M herself, can act like “a sexist, misogynist dinosaur.” Over its six decades, not all moments from the James Bond franchise now seem appropriate to...
Feel-good movies should put a smile on anyone's face, even after the worst day. As good as a thrilling action flick or hard-hitting drama can be, sometimes fan films want to cuddle up after a long day at work with something lighter. Relieve any anxiety and hide away from the world with feel-good movies that...
Since the release of Netflix’s May-December, age gap relationships have been a hot topic. Unlike the Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore film, some movies positively explore friendships between people of varying ages. Others explore a seedier side of the age gap, depicting the power struggle and manipulation. It's a profoundly uncomfortable but often necessary topic...
Some of cinema's most beloved films didn't garner the same praise from the author of the source material. Not every film adaptation gets approval from the original writer, some of whom vocally denounce the movie and discourage audiences from watching. Many authors struggle to see their characters brought to the big screen, criticizing casting choices,...
Sequels get audiences into cinemas, and Hollywood knows this. Bringing back already-loved characters and actors appeals to viewers who want to see their story continue. Given the recent WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, delays and changes may happen to these upcoming sequels. Although audiences expect more than repetitive franchises, many sequels to 2023 movies will still...
The Continental, a three-part Prime series, dives into the glamorously violent world of John Wick and the early days of The Continental Hotel. Set in the bombastic world of 1970s New York City, The Continental assaults the viewer with 1970s music, explosions, and gun fights. Set 30 to 40 years prior to the Keanu Reeves-led...
Lessons In Chemistry stars Brie Larson as a 1950s scientist who uses her wasted talent to carve a career as a TV chef. Based on the novel of the same name by Bonnie Garmus and brought to the big screen by Lee Eisenberg (Little America, WeCrashed), Lessons In Chemistry blends genres and mixed messages for...
There are several indigenous writers, directors, and actors making narrative-rich movies. Although indigenous voices are still in the minority, many TV shows and movies depict their history, culture, and personal experiences. Representation matters, and creators must be able to tell their own stories. These movies and TV shows can help undo harmful stereotypes and help...
British directors and writers are revolutionizing how stories are told in the UK. The tiny isle is home to diverse communities and experiences, all of which should have their voices heard. The UK is helping nurture talents and bring forward the next generation of British directors and writers thanks to film festivals and tutoring schemes....
