With its first season earning a Top-Rated label for 10 of its 12 episodes, All of Us Are Dead had Netflix viewers hooked from the start, unable to hit the “Next Episode” button fast enough. The gruesome but compelling teen drama tags along with a group of high school students desperate to escape their classmates who have been infected with …
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James Bond is the foundation text for the espionage genre. It set the standard for suave spies, thrilling missions, and luxurious lifestyles, captivating audiences for decades. Naturally, countless films have tried to emulate the Bond formula, offering high-stakes espionage, globe-trotting adventures, and charismatic secret agents. However, not all of these attempts have lived up to the legacy of 007. The …
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The countdown to the return of Stranger Things is on! The hit Netflix series first debuted over seven years ago in 2016 and became an instant hit with both fans and critics. The show has won countless awards including 12 Emmys, four Golden Globes, and four Grammy awards. The cast recently reunited to begin production on the fifth and final …
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Whether it’s mixed with action, crime, or even sci-fi, thrillers are meant to get viewers on the edge of their seats, waiting (or dreading) to see what happens next. The established genre definitely has countless fans who enjoy the suspense and tension that often accompany the twisty narratives from the greatest thriller movies. IMDb – a platform for film buffs …
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K-dramas are typically associated with romance and history, but the genres that South Korean filmmakers put their best foot forward for are usually thrillers and mysteries. This is true even for the silver screens—some of the best thrillers of the 2000s hail from there, from I Saw the Devil and Oldboy to A Bittersweet Life and Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance. …
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Before getting too negative here, it should be emphasized that directors continuing to work into their twilight years isn’t inherently a bad thing. Akira Kurosawa directed Ran when he was in his 70s, after all, and Martin Scorsese was similarly in his 70s for most of the 2010s, and made some of his most compelling and interesting films during that …
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Baseball is one of the biggest sports in the world – and it pays to be a great player. Some of the most in-demand athletes in the MLB are earning millions with their salary, inking multi-million dollar deals to play for different teams, and even more money with their endorsements with fashion and lifestyle brands. In fact, this year’s top …
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Maybe my most successful tweet ever was this one, four images from episode five of Andor accompanied by my reaction: “Whoa.” In those images, young Karis Nemik, the most intellectually engaged member of the small band on Aldhani planning a massive heist of Imperial wealth, passionately imparts some of his ideas to Cassian Andor, who is undergoing his own reluctant …
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Although Scarlett Johansson is mostly known for her great work in live-action movies, namely the Marvel Cinematic Universe, her talents extend beyond said roles. Johansson has also made an impact as a talented voice actor thanks to her distinctive, appealing voice that has brought to life a handful of animated characters (and highly advanced technological devices in science fiction films). …
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A great folk horror film usually hinges on the tension between modern protagonists and the eerie isolation of the countryside. This, combined with the depiction of ancient pagan traditions and strong local beliefs, creates an unnerving sense of dread. Through all of these elements, many unforgettable acting performances have enriched the realm of folk horror. Folk horror films can be …
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