Three Underrated Sci-Fi Films You Should Watch
Science fiction fans are spoiled for choice these days. With so many films in the genre released every year, it’s easy for a few brilliant ones to slip by unnoticed. We’ve rounded up three hidden sci-fi gems that deserve a lot more love than they got. We start with Ex Machina, a sleek, cerebral thriller […]
Hollywood’s Costliest Mistakes: Movies That Bombed Hard
Hollywood is famous for its billion-dollar blockbusters. Films like Titanic, Avatar, and Avengers: Endgame have each crossed the two-billion-dollar mark, cementing their place in movie history. But for every record-breaking hit, there are plenty of box office disasters. This time, we’re putting the spotlight on the biggest flops ever made and the reasons they drained […]
Masters of Horror: How Top Directors Keep Us Scared
Scary movies are released in huge numbers every year, but only a select few manage to earn a place among the all-time horror classics. Some filmmakers have mastered the craft so well that their names alone can draw audiences. From iconic props to unforgettable twists, here’s a look at the visionaries who have redefined the […]
On-Set Battles from the Fast and Furious Franchise
The cast of the Fast and Furious movies loves to describe themselves as family. But like any family, sometimes the bonds get tested. And in this crew, big personalities can mean even bigger clashes. The first major falling-out happened early on when Vin Diesel didn’t return for 2 Fast 2 Furious. He wasn’t impressed with […]
Filming in Extreme Locations: Lessons from the Pros
With digital technology making it easier than ever to shoot on sound stages, many productions never leave the comfort of climate-controlled sets. But some directors still insist on dragging cast and crew into the harshest corners of the planet, all for the sake of authenticity. If you find yourself heading into such an adventure, preparation […]
From Interstellar to Star Trek: Hard and Soft Sci-Fi Explained
Anyone who’s ever been to the movies, in any year, knows that science fiction is one of the most popular genres out there. But not all sci-fi films are created equal. If your idea of science fiction is based entirely on a Star Wars movie, you might be in for a shock when you sit […]
5 Everyday Movie Clichés That Never Happen in Real Life
Movies are full of familiar moments we’ve seen a thousand times. The bad guy shooting his own henchman for failing. The couple who start off bickering before they fall in love. The getaway car that refuses to start at the worst possible second. But then there are the smaller, everyday clichés that pop up so […]
How Movies Keep Falling Into the White Savior Trap
Movies almost always need a hero. That doesn’t necessarily mean a caped crusader or an action powerhouse, just someone whose heart is in the right place so audiences can root for them. The trouble is that in most films, these heroic figures are white. When the people being “saved” are people of color, this falls […]
True Crime’s Unstoppable Rise in Pop Culture
Abigail Breslin has admitted that she’s a huge true crime junkie, even sharing that she and her boyfriend watch Dateline almost every night. And she’s far from alone. True crime is hotter than ever, and fictional crime isn’t far behind. But why are people so fascinated by it, and how is Hollywood making the most […]
Why Cher Remains One of Hollywood’s Greatest Legends
Cher is one of those rare stars who needs no introduction. Known simply by her first name, she is a true icon whose career has spanned decades and earned her hundreds of millions of dollars. What sets Cher apart is her unwavering commitment to her unique style and instantly recognizable voice, beloved by millions of […]
