Before audiences had access to innumerate voices and professed authority on cinema via the internet, they relied on the thumb gauge of film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. It might surprise some fans to learn that the passionate pair were journalists, not movie buffs. The non-cinephiles began their movie-reviewing careers as rival critics at Chicago newspapers, with Siskel writing …
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With a career that has spanned more than four decades, Hans Zimmer has become one of the most iconic and prolific composers of all time. Thanks to his work in several well-known pictures, such as popular fantasy franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean and historical epics such as Gladiator, the German musician now has an impressive twelve Academy Award nominations …
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The idea of sport is something that dates back much further than the medium of film; thousands of years compared to the century and change moving pictures have been around. Still, movies have long been recognized for their ability to excite and inspire, much like the acts of participating in and watching sports do. As such, it feels only natural …
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The introduction of personal computers in the mid-70s opened a whole new genre for the film and television industry. Before then, the only computers that appeared on-screen were huge mechanical monstrosities operated by government officials or wealthy evil villains. Today, technology has become so ingrained in daily life that there are now entire movies taking place on a computer screen, …
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HBO’s hit series, The Sopranos, took the landscape of television by storm with a string of memorable characters and unforgettable performances by an epic lineup of stars including James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli, and Edie Falco. Even decades after originally premiering, The Sopranos remains a beloved series around the world and is celebrated by its millions of fans, which continues to …
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When it comes to character actors, few are as iconic or beloved as Tim Curry. With a decades-long career spanning multiple genres, along with an unmistakable deep voice and laugh, he’s made an impression on audiences of all ages. In addition to his many film credits, he’s also known for his voiceover work on television shows like Dinosaurs and The …
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The summer of 2024 has two phases — the summer before and after the reality gold that is Love Island USA Season 6 hits our screens. All the OG fans would agree that this season of the popular reality dating show was a class apart from all its predecessors. With a priceless cast picked right out of an elite reality …
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HBO’s The Sopranos is regarded as one of the greatest television dramas of all time and even decades after the shocking finale, the series remains at the top of viewers’ list of favorites. Throughout the show’s six-season run, The Sopranos won over twenty Emmy Awards, and today, it is remembered for its groundbreaking writing, and an overall phenomenal cast that …
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As the premiere spin-off of America’s favorite reality dating show, The Bachelorette has entertained Bachelor Nation since 2003. Putting the women in the driver’s seat, The Bachelorette has offered fans the opportunity to watch the search for love at an extreme level. With many brazen personalities helping to provide some of television’s biggest moments, The Bachelorette has featured the titular …
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Malcolm in the Middle stars Frankie Muniz as the titular Malcolm, a scientific genius who is the middle child in a dysfunctional family of four (later five) boys. The show ran for seven seasons from 1999 to 2006 and was adored by many a 00s kid for its portrayal of middle-class family life and the struggle to fit in that …
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