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For many M. Night Shyamalan fans, 2016’s Split was a return to form for the master storyteller that dazzled the world more than a decade before with The Sixth Sense. After years of blunders, we finally had a film that proved that Shyamalan was still at the top of his game. Part of Shyamalan’s Unbreakable … Read more
Buzz Lightyear is unquestionably one of the most iconic animated characters of all time. Ever since the original Toy Story was released in 1995 (yes, it really has been that long), Buzz has captivated children’s hearts with his heroism. Not long ago, Pixar and Disney released Lightyear, a sort of origin story that explains how … Read more
The movie industry is in something of a tricky spot right now. While there are a huge number of great movies still hitting cinemas on a regular basis, some cinema chains have admitted that they’re struggling to continue operating after COVID decimated their earnings, and movements like the unfortunate “Gentleminions” trend have damaged cinemagoers’ faith … Read more
There are few movies as enduring and beloved as the original 1995 Toy Story. It’s hard to believe the movie came out when it did, given its huge leap forward in terms of CGI animation, but it really has been that long since Woody, Buzz, and their friends entertained us with their antics. Toy Story … Read more
Despite its relatively offbeat and strange setting, SpongeBob SquarePants is actually one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. At time of writing, SpongeBob has managed to rake in $14.8 billion across various TV shows, movies, video games, and assorted merchandising endeavours, and that number is only likely to grow as time goes on. … Read more
If there’s one trope that has come to dominate romantic comedies in the last couple of decades, it’s the “love-hate relationship”. Two individuals who supposedly loathe each other find themselves drawn together due to circumstances, and wouldn’t you know it, they discover that they’re actually insanely attracted to one another. Peter Hutchings’ The Hating Game … Read more
True Detective really is a one-of-a-kind show. Combining gothic horror aesthetics with the police procedural genre, the show garnered critical acclaim for its first season, and while the response to its second season was decidedly more divided, True Detective maintained its fair share of followers and fans. If you’ve binged all three seasons of True … Read more
At time of writing, Titanic is the third highest-grossing movie of all time. It’s achieved a worldwide gross of $2.19 billion, and it’s only thanks to the dominance of Avengers: Endgame and Avatar that Titanic doesn’t rule supreme. It’s clear the doomed romance between Rose and Jack (spoilers, sorry) still has a great deal of … Read more
There have been three King Kong movies over the years. The first is, of course, the classic 1933 original, which memorably stars Robert Armstrong and Fay Wray. The second was made in 1976 and isn’t regarded in anywhere near as favourable a light as the original, but Peter Jackson’s 2005 attempt is much more well-liked … Read more
It’s hard to imagine a movie more iconic than Jurassic Park. Packed with classic moments that movie fans can quote at the drop of a hat, Spielberg’s blockbuster masterpiece helped to usher in the modern age of ultra-high-budget cinema, and its practical and special effects are still yet to be bested in many ways. If … Read more
The field for the 2022 Preakness Stakes took a big hit with the withdrawal of Rich Strike. Trainer Eric Reed announced his intention to point his colt instead toward the Belmont Stakes, meaning that no Triple Crown will be achieved this year. While many fans lauded Reed’s decision to take “Ritchie’s” best interests to heart, they … Read more
Scream has to be one of the most misunderstood horror franchises of all time. These films started as an ironic deconstruction of the slasher genre; the characters in the movie actively talk about cliches and tropes endemic to the genre, and in the original 1996 Scream, the killer is someone who’s clearly au fait with … Read more
Let it never be said that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (for that is its full name) is immune to gaffes. Every year, the Oscars take place, and for the most part, the ceremony goes smoothly. However, every so often, a ceremony is interrupted by a mistake or an off-script moment that … Read more
The original Scream was released all the way back in 1996, and it’s a somewhat misunderstood classic. The very existence of Scary Movie proves that some people just didn’t “get” Scream; it’s a postmodern deconstruction of the slasher film, so to parody it just seems silly. However, there are plenty of films inspired by Scream … Read more
Robert De Niro is one of the greatest actors in cinematic history. After delivering an extraordinary performance in Mean Streets, De Niro’s acting career led him to star in epic masterpieces such as The Godfather II, Casino and Raging Bull. Some Robert De Niro fans prefer to see him in dramatic and intense roles, while … Read more
Ghost of Tsushima was one of 2020’s biggest PlayStation launches – a game that looked and played like no other. In March 2021, Sony confirmed what many gamers had long predicted. Sucker Punch Productions’ katana-wielding hit was in development for a film adaptation… Now, we know all too well that great games don’t always translate … Read more
There have been many different sports films over the years, due to the uplifting stories that can be told and also the sheer amount of sports in existence. Here is a list of some of the top sporting films to entertain you. 1. Rush This film follows the professional rivalry between Formula1 drivers James Hunt … Read more
If you didn’t grow up watching some form of Scooby-Doo, we regret to inform you that you missed out. This venerable TV series was fun, wacky, and occasionally genuinely spooky too, and it pitted some of the most lovable characters on TV against some truly memorable and iconic villains. The show even spawned several catchphrases; … Read more