Faith-based films have a unique niche in cinema, aiming to inspire and connect with audiences through stories of belief, perseverance, and redemption. This subgenre seems to be rising in popularity, given the success of films like The Sound of Freedom and The Blind. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with telling religious stories in film, the subgenre is notorious for being …
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It is very hard for franchises to retain a consistent level of quality, as most sagas that have a significant grasp on popular culture end up producing at least one disappointing installment. A franchise like Star Wars certainly had highlights like The Empire Strikes Back and The Last Jedi, but it is very hard to call it consistent when films …
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The 1980s was a very particular time for cinema. It began with the Heaven’s Gate debacle, which effectively ended the period when auteurs like Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Cimino could spend tons of money however they wanted. In the wake of the enormously popular Jaws and Star Wars, studios also realized the full potential for summer blockbusters and film …
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Thanksgiving is a time for expressing gratitude and spending time with loved ones. But it’s also a time to sit in front of the TV after a hearty meal and enjoy some good old game shows! Holiday-themed TV is nothing new and while people love tuning into Thanksgiving sitcom episodes or movies, there’s just something extremely entertaining about Thanksgiving specials …
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Though the modern Daniel Craig era played with it a bit (and to mixed results, frankly), the James Bond movie formula has remained largely the same since the mid-’60s. Among the most crucial ingredients are the lethally suave British spy himself, action and stunt work that pushes the envelope, larger-than-life villains, signature wit and invention, globetrotting plots that are varying …
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Sean Connery is still who most James Bond fans think of when they imagine the character, as his portrayal of Ian Fleming’s famous MI6 agent has been the performance that managed to permeate throughout culture; arguably, the James Bond franchise as it exists today would not have been possible if it were not what Connery did. Bond is certainly the …
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has given fans much more than just thrilling fight sequences, awesome superheroes in costumes, and banging background scores. While all characters have been explored in-depth and from different perspectives, fans see a plethora of the best Marvel quotes that would look great in frames on walls for their powers of motivation and relatability. From the ingenious …
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The Rotten Tomatoes scores that define modern movie criticism can be known to occasionally miss the mark. While most truly great and terrible films are recognizable as so, there are times when the venerated Tomatometer has a notable divide between the views of critics and audiences. And yet, a truly high score is worn as a badge of honor and …
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There are so many incredible anime TV shows out right now, but with 2025 just around the corner, we’re already daydreaming about what’s still to come. There are several upcoming seasons of hit series that have easily become the most anticipated of the next year. We’ve rounded up the Top 10 most anticipated anime shows of 2025, based on their …
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Between Voldemort, Kilmonger, Thanos, and Zuckerberg, the 2010s seemed to be a great decade for cinematic villains. Being equal parts cruel as they were cunning, audiences cannot help but hate them and the things they stand for. But what about the female villains? Don’t they deserve their flowers as well? Just look at the Wicked Witch of the West, Annie …
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