Few directors working today have ties to the historical epic and period drama genres quite like Ridley Scott does. The sorts of large-scale, often action-packed movies that he often makes were popular way back in the 1950s and 1960s, with big epics set long in the past like Ben-Hur, Spartacus, and also Biblical epics like The Ten Commandments all being …
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The romance genre has been a staple of fiction since long before the first movies were made. Love’s one of those rare universal themes, after all, and both romantics and cynics have always been able to find – and enjoy – different stories about fictional characters falling in (or out of) love. And like many broad genres, it’s possible to …
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The documentary genre is a more varied one than many people give it credit for. As a type of film, documentaries do usually aim to inform or educate about some kind of non-fiction story or topic, but that’s not their sole purpose. Some aim to evoke certain feelings or experiences more than anything else, others aim to present an argument …
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Director Greta Gerwig scored the biggest opening for a female director with Barbie, based on the iconic doll, complete with a bright and colorful look. The highly anticipated live-action movie followed Stereotypical Barbie, played by Margot Robbie, as she began to experience flat feet and thoughts of death. Accompanied by Ken, played by Ryan Gosling, Barbie’s quest for an explanation …
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We are all guilty of giggling in a super serious situation or bursting out laughing as someone does or says something they are not supposed to. Dark humor can be found in almost any situation: when pointed out, it’s often used to either provoke an audience for a reaction or point out how ridiculous a set of norms are. COLLIDER …
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Mickey Mouse, created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1928, is an unparalleled cultural icon and the epitome of animation’s global impact. With his cheerful demeanor, iconic ears, and plentiful adventures, Mickey became the face of an entertainment empire that revolutionized storytelling and captured the hearts of generations. His popularity and role as the cornerstone of The Walt Disney …
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Inspired by E.L. James‘ novels of the same name, the Fifty Shades of Grey film franchise made serious moves in Hollywood! Centered around the dramatic romance between Dakota Johnson‘s Anastasia Steele and Jamie Dornan‘s Christian Grey, the series kicked off in 2015 and concluded three years later with Fifty Shades Freed. They remain some of the top-grossing R-rated movies of …
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The erotic thriller rose to international fame during the 1980s. Although films had ventured into their territory and featured some of its most well-known tropes before, the erotic thriller became a proper subgenre during the decade. As its name implies, erotic thrillers feature riveting plots with strong themes relating to illicit relationships or erotic fantasies. COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY …
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Born in 1931, Mike Nichols entered the filmmaking world in the 1960s, instantly making a name for himself as a young and exciting director to keep an eye on. He continued to work steadily in the decades that followed, often excelling with dramedies and movies that dealt with relationships, though he also proved himself unafraid to experiment outside such genres, …
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Known for his iconic mustache, Tom Selleck is cinematic royalty. From 80s heartthrob or gunslinger to the no-nonsense cop and plenty of comedic roles in between, Selleck has graced the screen for over 50 years. In that time, he’s earned multiple award nominations, including seven Emmy nominations, and portrayed some of the most memorable characters that have defined decades and …
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