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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Widely known as “anime,” Japanese animation’s worldwide popularity has increased significantly over time, making its way to the Western world during the early 1990s. Through the years, it has become even more of a hit among global audiences, with various anime series like Naruto and One Piece ascending in prominence and becoming two of the most beloved animated shows. In …
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The film noir genre cuts to the core of the cynical detectives, the criminal underworld, and dangerous femme fatales, making it one of the most intriguing film genres of all time. Originating from German Expressionism, the film noir genre was spawned in the United States from the popularity of pulp fiction and detective novels, reaching a pinnacle height during the …
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House of the Dragon has proven to be a rousing success among fans of fantasy shows. This prequel to the beloved Game of Thrones is based on the book Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin and focuses on a civil war between House Targaryen over who will succeed King Viserys I (Paddy Considine) as king or queen of …
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Victor Fleming‘s Gone with the Wind is an award-winning film, but it is also a controversial one due to its depiction of enslaved people and the Civil War. Adapted from the 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell, the film stars Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara, Hattie McDaniel as Mammy, Clark Gable as Rhett Butler, Thomas Mitchell as George O’Hara, and Leslie …
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House of the Dragon, the prequel to the critically acclaimed Game of Thrones, proved to be a sensation with its consistent writing, beautiful character development, and a nuanced approach at maintaining the brutal vibe that made Game of Thrones famous. As suggested by the title, the series follows the Targaryen family, which fans of the original series would know lost …
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The dramatization of historical periods and events can have a lasting impact on audiences and bring an unparalleled level of insight and empathy. They provide a window into the past and invite viewers to walk in the shoes of those who have gone before, to expand their understanding and imagine what life in that situation might have been like. Period …
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No one was really sure what to make of House of the Dragon before the series made its debut back in the fall of 2022. Although Game of Thrones was a wildly popular show during its initial run on HBO, the ending left most with a bad taste in their mouths. Could this prequel series measure up to the original …
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Whether it be unintentional or intentional, the Transformers franchise has its fair share of comedy. Sometimes, fans get treated to Autobots and Decepticons that actually can crack a joke and be intentionally funny. Other times, the characters are just written so wacky and with such a silly approach that they’re funny even when they’re not meant to be. Sometimes, it’s …
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