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8 Kong Characters Hidden In The Super Mario Bros Movie

Robert Pitman — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:30:21 GMT

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Super Mario Bros. Movie!

10 Surprisingly Terrifying Summer Horror Movies

Alix Blackburn — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:50:21 GMT

Horror movies are undoubtedly more fun to watch in the autumn months when Halloween is around the corner, but that doesn't mean they are less frightening in the summer. Watching a slasher film one warm night, whether that's on the beach or at an outside movie theater, can still give audiences the same terrifying experience. The innovative minds of famous horror directors like Ari Aster and Frank Darabont create horror movies for audiences all year round, making this genre perfect for any day of the week. With most creepy films set in dark environments, there are a few exceptions that take place in summer camps, beach towns, and the bright wilderness.

10 Biggest Mysteries The Cloverfield Franchise Still Hasn't Solved

Ben Sherlock — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:11:20 GMT

As with any J.J. Abrams production, there are a ton of unresolved mysteries in the Cloverfield movies, both in their own storylines and in their connections to one another. The Cloverfield franchise is essentially an anthology series for the big screen. It kicked off with Cloverfield in 2008 and continued with the psychological thriller 10 Cloverfield Lane in 2016 and the gonzo sci-fi horror movie The Cloverfield Paradox in 2018. The movies never cover the same characters, or even the same otherworldly threat, but they’re all set in the same monster-infested universe – and the mythology of that universe is bafflingly inconsistent.

10 Live-Action Anime Adaptations Hollywood Needs To Make

Dhruv Sharma — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:41:18 GMT

With a good deal of anime like One Piece and Cowboy Bebop getting live-action adaptations, it is hard not to speculate which ones deserve to be reimagined in the live-action medium next. The intersection between anime and live-action in recent years has sparked several debates on whether the Japanese audiovisual animated medium of storytelling can leap onto the silver screen in live-action form. While some western adaptations of anime and manga like Alita: Battle Angel have fared well, others like Ghost in the Shell and Netflix's Death Note have raised skepticism surrounding the intersection of the two mediums.

10 Great Standalone Horror Movies That Deserved Their Own Franchises

Peter Mutuc — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:40:20 GMT

A number of standalone horror movies deserved their own franchises, but the reasons why these properties didn't take off vary from film to film. Many of them actually had planned sequels that are still just lingering in development hell, with some seeing years and even decades passing now without any significant updates. Meanwhile, there are also cult movies celebrated only by a niche amount of loyal followers, and they have little hope of being considered by studios or financial backers for their non-mainstream appeal. However, even box office success and critical acclaim can't guarantee that a great horror film will get expanded into a franchise.

10 DC Universe Batman Fancasts That We Totally Want To See

Felipe Rangel — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:16 GMT

10 DC Universe Batman fancasts are so good that any of them would be a sight to behold if they became true. Ben Affleck played Batman in the DCEU, recently appearing for what should be his last time as the character in The Flash. Michael Keaton also returned as an older version of his Bruce Wayne from the two movies directed by Tim Burton — 1989's Batman and 1992's Batman Returns — in The Flash. While two Batman actors might have been too much for any other movie, The Flash's ending saw Ezra Miller's Barry Allen get stuck in a world where George Clooney is Bruce Wayne.

10 TV Characters Everyone Loves To Hate

Jessica Smith — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:11:18 GMT

There are many TV characters audiences love to hate and a show is not complete without them. TV shows tend to have a villainous character that are meant to be hated but sometimes a character is just hated by all audience members regardless of what they do. Whether it is annoying behavior, bad decisions, or their interactions with other characters, some TV characters become worse over time.

10 LEGO Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Diorama Sets We Want To See

Kevin Erdmann — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT

LEGO has recently released a new kind of Star Wars set with its wave of diorama models, though there have yet to be any from the prequel trilogy. Geared toward older LEGO collectors, the Star Wars dioramas depict iconic scenes from the galaxy far, far away often with quotes from the movies as well. Going beyond ships and vehicles, it does seem as though the LEGO Group is only getting started with their Star Wars dioramas, as they've only done models from the original trilogy thus far.

15 Actors That Never Escaped Their Most Famous Characters

Ben Sherlock — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT

From Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane to Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, some actors just can’t get away from their most famous character. Playing an iconic role in a movie or a TV show can be a gift and a curse for an actor. It launches them to stardom and often paves the way for more roles in other projects, but they’re forever associated with that character. Daniel Radcliffe will always be Harry Potter, Elijah Wood will always be Frodo Baggins, and Kristen Stewart will always be Bella Swan.

7 Johnny Storm Actor Rumors For MCU Fantastic Four, Ranked By Excitement

Layne Hickle — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:01:21 GMT

Ever since the announcement of the Fantastic Four reboot in 2019, fans have been scrambling to discover who will be cast in the main roles, including Johnny Storm, a.k.a the Human Torch. Over the last four years, rumors have flown about what actor will be chosen as the classic, fiery hero. The Fantastic Four have been staples in Marvel releases ever since the beginning. From the original film released in 2005 to the reboot in 2015, these characters have been beloved, even though the movies themselves weren't widely praised.

Super Mario Bros Movie 2 Wishlist: 10 Characters, Places, & More We Want To See

Jack Walters — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:30:19 GMT

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been one of the biggest commercial successes of 2023, and with a sequel likely, there are plenty of things from the games that audiences still want to see. The movie’s $1.35 billion intake is great news for a potential sequel in the next few years, hopefully returning to the Mushroom Kingdom and expanding this universe even further with new additions from the classic video games. While the first movie did a great job of bringing most characters and locations to life on the big screen, there are still some areas that a sequel could improve upon.

10 Sith Lords Powerful Enough To Even Beat Darth Vader

Nathaniel Roark — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:30:19 GMT

Anakin Skywalker was one of the most powerful Jedi in Star Wars, but there were many Sith Lords who could beat him as Darth Vader. For all of Vader's strengths as a Sith Lord, he was one of the only two in the galaxy, and there had been a long line of powerful Sith Lords before him. These Sith paved the way for the rise of the dark side, discovering powers lost to time or beyond Vader's reach. Anakin became nearly unstoppable as a Jedi, but after his defeat on Mustafar, he depended on a suit to keep him alive.

10 Things That Happened To Sam Gamgee's Children After Lord Of The Rings

Angel Shaw — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:10:21 GMT

Sam Gamgee is known as the true hero of The Lord of the Rings, and his legacy continued past the series with his thirteen children. After helping Frodo destroy the One Ring, Sam was seen to return to the Shire with his fellow Hobbits, where he finally proposed to Rosie Cotton. The Peter Jackson movie trilogy showed Sam holding his first daughter (a character the books named Elanor), and that was where the family's story ended. However, Tolkien furthered the story of Sam and his children in the final chapters and appendices of The Lord of the Rings.

10 Marvel Villains Most Likely To Appear in Venom 3

Charles Nicholas Raymond — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:21 GMT

Several Marvel Comics villains have good chances of making appearances in Venom 3. With a third solo film for Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock already on the horizon, it’s inevitable that at least one more villain from Spider-Man’s corner of the Marvel Universe will get the live-action treatment. And if the last two movies are any indication, more than one may be on hand.

Paul Reubens' 10 Funniest Cameo Roles, Ranked

Dietz Woehle — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:31:19 GMT

The world recently lost a titan of comedy when Paul Reubens sadly passed away at the age of 70, and it's worth revisiting his funniest comedic cameos. Best known for his character of Pee-Wee Herman, Reubens was a hilarious writer and performer who brought his unique sensibility to any project that was lucky enough to include him. While he will always be remembered for his own projects like Pee-Wee's Big Adventure and Pee-Wee's Playhouse, Reubens also lent his talents to other projects through cameos.

10 Best Western Movies For Kids

Andy Acton — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:20:19 GMT

Westerns movies are often full of violence and dark themes, filmmakers of that genre have also made sure that some of their movies are suitable for kids. Cinematic tales of the "Wild West," typically set in the western United States during the mid to late 19th century, have enthralled audiences for more than a century. Whether true accounts, myths or fictional stories, viewers are enraptured by tales of a sheriff or a lone gunslinger ridding a small and friendly town from cattle rustlers, murderers, thieves or a greedy land baron.

10 Brutal Movies That Somehow Avoided Being R-Rated

Dietz Woehle — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:00:22 GMT

The MPAA is the organization that gives movies their ratings based on their content; however, some brutal movies that should arguably have been R-rated snuck by with a lower rating. It makes sense that filmmakers and studios would want their movies to have lower ratings, as it means more people are allowed to go see the movie, but this can often lead to frightened children and upset parents. Whether it's dark subject matter or frightening imagery, some PG-13 movies feel like they are getting away with a lot.

15 Times Spider-Man Movies Got It Wrong (Even In The Good Films)

Brad Curran — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:50:19 GMT

Spider-Man has had some amazing big-screen adventures, but he has also occasionally dropped the ball from time to time. As the flagship character of Marvel Comics, Spider-Man would swing into animation, toys, and video games before finally landing on the big screen in 2002's Spider-Man. Since then, Spider-Man has stood as one of the most beloved big-screen superheroes of all time, with 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home even bringing Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland's Web-Heads together in a true love letter to Spider-Man.

6 Actors Who Almost Played Obi-Wan Kenobi In Star Wars

Tara Salvati — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:30:19 GMT

Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor are famous for playing the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars, but several other actors almost got the part. Introduced in the first Star Wars movie (later retitled A New Hope by George Lucas), Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most important characters in the entire franchise. Viewers have seen him as a Padawan, a Jedi Master, and ultimately as a Force Ghost.

All 13 Nick Fury Appearances In The MCU, Ranked

Lewis Glazebrook — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:21:19 GMT

Since the post-credit scene of Iron Man in 2008, Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury has been an integral Marvel Cinematic Universe character, and here is every one of his appearances ranked. Fury first appeared in Iron Man as the Marvel Comics superspy responsible for bringing together the live-action version of the Avengers. A year after Iron Man's release, Jackson signed an unprecedented nine-movie deal with Marvel Studios, solidifying his future career as the character.

7 Thor Weapons Still Missing From The MCU

Charles Nicholas Raymond — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:40:20 GMT

Seven weapons tied to Thor’s arsenal of the Marvel Universe are still missing from the MCU. Over the years, Marvel Studios has incorporated a number of important concepts from Thor comics to the MCU, including key allies and enemies, dimensions, locations, and of course, the character’s weapons. Two in particular have even fueled entire storylines.

10 Death-Defying Silent Movie Stunts That Put Tom Cruise To Shame

Jack Walters — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:10:19 GMT

Tom Cruise is notorious for his self-performed stunts in projects such as Mission: Impossible and its numerous sequels, but he’s definitely not the first actor to put his life on the line for a pretty cool shot. Practical stunts were hugely popular during the silent movie era of the Hollywood industry, before techniques such as green screens and CGI were even possibilities. In order for characters to go through death-defying situations on-screen, the cast and crew would have to actually recreate these stunts and perform them in real life.

Midsommar: 15 Hidden Details Everyone Completely Missed

Jack Cameron — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:40:18 GMT

Ari Aster is a master of elevated horror, providing a ton of unseen Midsommar Easter eggs throughout the film. Dubbed "folk horror," Midsommar is unique as there isn't any physical darkness to be found throughout the technicolor journey. However, Aster's tale is no less frightening as he unfurls unflinchingly gory scenes of loss, betrayal, and ritualistic violence. Midsommar sees grad student Christian (Jack Reynor) reluctantly take his girlfriend Dani (Florence Pugh) on an educational trip to Sweden to observe the customs and practices of Pelle's (Vilhelm Blomgren) home commune for their mid-summer festival.

15 Best Rom Coms Of The Last 5 Years

Amanda Weaver — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:20:21 GMT

Few movies can make audiences feel as good as a romantic comedy and the best romantic comedies in the last five years offer a variety of stories. Not only do they reinforce the power of love, but they give audiences hope and a few laughs along the way. Though most people think of the nineties and early aughts as the prime time for rom-coms, there have been several movies that have come out in the last five years that have refreshed the genre.

10 MCU Characters Introduced At The Wrong Time

Niall Gray — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:20:20 GMT

Since the franchise's inception, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced a veritable bounty of Marvel characters into its shared universe, although the studio's timing isn't always perfect. As inarguably the biggest franchise in cinema, the MCU features a truly staggering roster of characters. Since its inception in 2008, it has adapted a number of iconic Marvel heroes and villains into live-action, as well as a few more obscure figures for good measure. However, it doesn't always introduce these characters at the optimum moment.

20 Best Enemies-To-Lovers Couples In Movies & TV, Ranked

Amanda Bruce — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:01:22 GMT

Sometimes, the best relationships in movies and television shows stem from characters' initial hatred of one another in the enemies-to-lovers setup, and the best enemies-to-lovers have fantastic chemistry. In the beginning, characters can despise each other. It might even seem that they will never be physically or emotionally attracted to one another, even though they have that undeniable chemistry.

10 Upgrades The Batmobile Needs In The Batman 2

Niall Gray — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:01:20 GMT

The Batmobile driven by Robert Pattinson's Batman is one of the most grounded modern takes on the Dark Knight's iconic vehicle, but there are a few improvements that need to be made ahead of The Batman 2. Matt Reeves' The Batman introduced a new take on the titular vigilante, one designed to be particularly grounded in an especially corrupt Gotham City. Robert Pattinson's Batman won over critics and audiences alike with this realistic approach to the character - an approach which also extended to his most famous vehicle: the Batmobile.

8 New Force Powers Introduced In The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

Nathaniel Roark — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:18:15 GMT

The Star Wars sequel trilogy introduced several new Force powers that created iconic scenes and forever changed the Skywalker saga. Each entry in the Star Wars franchise explores a different aspect of the Force, both physical and ethereal, revealing more abilities that Jedi and Sith alike could never have dreamed of. This reflects the mysterious nature of the Force, how it is "more powerful than you can possibly imagine" in the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, possessing many secrets that may never be unlocked. As Ahsoka Tano would say, "when you think you understand the Force, you realize just how little you know."

10 Obscure Super Mario Bros Movie Easter Eggs You Missed In Theaters

Kayleena Pierce-Bohen — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:18 GMT

Part of what made The Super Mario Bros. Movie so fun was spotting all the Easter eggs in theaters, but now that it's released on streaming, fans can hunt for even more. The first half of the movie finds Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) struggling to get their plumbing business off the ground, with an intricate version of Brooklyn bursting with references to other Nintendo IPs with every business and building. Pausing any frame during this portion of the film will reveal Nintendo nostalgia in the most unlikely places, from Mario and Luigi's favorite lunch spot to the construction site they have to race to on their way to their first job.

10 Sequels That Are WAY Better Than They Should Have Been

Brad Curran — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:40:16 GMT

Sometimes sequels outdo their predecessors, but there is also the occasional surprise sequel that is a bigger hit than anyone ever anticipated. Making a successful follow-up to a popular movie often as hard as the original was in the first place. Still, with the right story in place and a proper understanding of what made the original connect, a sequel is fully capable of being worthy of its predecessor or even outdoing it.

All 10 MCU Movies That Made Over $1 Billion At The Box Office

Marcelo Leite — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:50:17 GMT

The list of MCU movies that have made over a billion dollars at the box office includes Avengers films, sequels from franchises like Iron Man, and the beginning of new series like Black Panther. When The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises both broke the billion-dollar barrier in the same year, such a box office milestone was very rare. While billion-dollar movies are still the exception rather than the rule, the MCU’s success has raised the bar when it comes to superhero movies’ box office results.

How To Watch Resident Evil’s Animated Movies In Chronological Order

Megan Hemenway — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:20:17 GMT

With a franchise as far-reaching as Resident Evil, it isn't hard to become lost in the varying timelines and stories, and in particular, the chronology of the Resident Evil animated films is not what you might expect. Resident Evil, also known as Biohazard, is a horror franchise that began in 1996 and has since produced nearly 30 games and a variety of live-action films, television series, novels, and animated movies. Although the story has expanded to include many different characters and situations, the main premise of Resident Evil is the conflict between the Umbrella Corporation, which infects humans with zombie viruses, and the fictional Raccoon City.

Casting Yoshi For Super Mario Bros Movie 2

Jack Walters — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:10:17 GMT

If The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 happens, there are a number of actors who could voice Yoshi. The Super Mario Bros Movie was a huge phenomenon upon its release earlier in 2023 and quickly became the highest-grossing movie of the year, capturing the attention of audiences across the world. Unlike the original adaptation from 1993, the movie was an authentic recreation of the iconic Super Mario video games that brought the cartoonish style to life with fun performances, a dynamic story, and plenty of Easter eggs that caught the attention of long-time Super Mario players.

All 7 Wizarding Schools In Harry Potter (& Where They’re Located)

Angel Shaw — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:20:20 GMT

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry isn't the only magical school in the Harry Potter universe—there are seven major academies spread across the globe. Like Hogwarts, each of these institutions welcomes witches and wizards to be educated in magic. Of course, per the International Statute of Secrecy, they must do this without alerting Muggles to their existence. This means something different for each school, whose local wizarding (and Muggle) cultures vastly differ, meaning the needs of the students are equally as unique.

Everyone Who Dies In Meg 2 The Trench

Cooper Hood — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:40:17 GMT

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Meg 2: The Trench!

10 Ways Pattinson's Dark Knight Will Be Different In The Batman 2

Kevin Erdmann — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:30:19 GMT

Based on The Batman's ending and a handful of new insights, there are a few ways in which Robert Pattinson will be a different Dark Knight in The Batman Part II. Coming from director Matt Reeves, 2022's The Batman debuted as a new version of the Caped Crusader who's still in the early stages of his career as Gotham's protector. Now, it's expected that The Batman Part II will continue Bruce Wayne's evolution, reshaping his mission based on revelations made at the end of the first film along with significant changes to Gotham's status quo.

Fast & Furious Family Tree - How Franchise Characters Are Related

Dietz Woehle — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:20:18 GMT

The Fast and Furious franchise is known for mostly two things: outrageous car stunts and family, leading to a strange family tree. Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto is always preaching the importance of the family unit, and while he often means family in a more symbolic, communal sense, the series has put a big focus on real family units. Almost every entry in the franchise has introduced some long-lost sibling, or new child to a preexisting character, giving audiences several ancestries to keep track of.

10 Reasons Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch Bombed At The Box Office - Explaining The $89 Million Flop

Adrienne Tyler — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:00:20 GMT

Zack Snyder has explored a variety of genres in his movies, and while some have been critical and commercial successes, he also has some disappointing movies in his filmography, such as Sucker Punch – and here’s why it was a box office flop. Back in 2011, Zack Snyder brought Sucker Punch, a psychological action movie written by Snyder and Steve Shibuya, being Snyder’s first movie based on an original idea. Set in a steampunk-style world, Sucker Punch follows a young woman named Babydoll (Emily Browning), who is committed to a mental institution by her abusive stepfather.

Oppenheimer's 20 Best Quotes

Greg MacArthur — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:21:17 GMT

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Oppenheimer.There is a multitude of outstanding quotes in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. The impressive biopic utilizes a mix of original dialogue, real-life quotations, and philosophical statements to highlight the themes, anxieties, and overall significance of the Manhattan Project and the creation of the atomic bomb. Much of the best lines in Oppenheimer center on the moral dilemmas and oftentimes nationalistic justifications for the creation of the weapon of mass destruction while also emphasizing its dystopian implications and dark impact.

10 Captain America Cosplays That Look Like They Can Do This All Day

Severina Chu — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:10:16 GMT

Captain America is one of the MCU’s founding characters, and these amazing cosplays do the iconic hero justice. Since his franchise debut in Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America has gone on to make numerous appearances in the MCU including his own trilogy and every Avengers team-up movie. With every movie, it also means that a new version of his classic suit is revealed.

10 Major Movie Franchises With Only 1 Great Movie

Greg MacArthur — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:40:18 GMT

Some of the biggest movie franchises in recent cinematic history only have one great movie. Most franchises typically have their ups and downs, starting off with an outstanding first installment only to fizzle out attempting to recreate the compelling and exciting elements of the original film. Some franchises haven't missed the mark once, such as Harry Potter and John Wick, reminding audiences that the potential for an infallible movie franchise is always possible with the right approach and execution.

10 Times Star Wars Movies Told The Same Story Twice

Marcelo Leite — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:00:19 GMT

Star Wars is full of moments that rhyme with previous films, and there are examples of when Star Wars movies told the same story twice. The making off of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace saw George Lucas noting how Anakin’s story in Episode I rhymed with Luke’s story in the original Star Wars film. “It’s like poetry” can be used to describe several moments in the Star Wars universe, although there is a fine line between a narrative rhyme and just doing the same story over and over.

12 Most Hated MCU Villains

Adrienne Tyler — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:00:19 GMT

Although the Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for having a villain problem that it hasn’t really fixed in over a decade, it has introduced various villains who earned the hate of the audience due to their evil or controversial plans. The MCU has become the biggest connected universe in the superhero genre, more so now that it’s also covering TV shows linked to the movies, and as such, it has introduced a variety of characters – heroes, allies, and villains, whether human, alien, or some interesting mutations. The MCU’s biggest strength when it comes to characters is its heroes, but when it comes to villains, it hasn’t exactly been the best.

5 Ways Mutant Mayhem's Bebop & Rocksteady Are Different From Michael Bay's TMNT Movie

Lewis Glazebrook — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:30:19 GMT

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

Iron Man's 10 Most Heroic Moments In The MCU

David Miller — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:00:18 GMT

As the first and one of the most prominent superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is no surprise that Iron Man has a wide range of heroic moments in the franchise. Debuting in 2008’s Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr.’s iteration of Tony Stark captivated viewers with a combination of strong characterization, pathos, and accuracy to the comic book source material, but this was only the beginning for his definitive portrayal of the Armored Avenger. Four years and one sequel later, Iron Man joined the ensemble cast of The Avengers, a film that changed the Hollywood landscape and cemented superhero films as an A-list genre.

15 Wildest Diseases And Illnesses In Movies

Dani Kessel Odom — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:50:17 GMT

Pandemics and diseases have played a major role in movies for decades with many fictional illnesses possessing larger-than-life symptoms and mortality. Since COVID-19, movies in the pandemic and disease subgenre have had a resurgence. Movies that once seemed unthinkable are now relatable in a dark way; it's frightening to see that some movies predicted the way a pandemic would affect society.

One Lesson Superman Legacy Can Learn From Each Other Superman Movie

Niall Gray — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:40:20 GMT

With James Gunn set to introduce a new version of the iconic hero with Superman: Legacy, there are a number of important lessons that can be learned from each previous cinematic outing of the Man of Steel. Reflecting the leadership changes at DC Studios, the heroes of the DCU are set to get a new leader, too. Superman: Legacy will reboot the story of Superman within the DCU, replacing Henry Cavill's Superman with a new iteration played by David Corenswet and marking the beginning of a new era for the franchise.

10 Ways The MCU Phases 4 & 5 Would Be Different If Thanos Lost In Infinity War

Kai Young — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:20:16 GMT

If Thanos had lost in Avengers: Infinity War, and the Avengers had been able to stop the Mad Titan, the current world of the MCU would look very different. Marvel Studios' first three Phases culminated in 2018's epic crossover event, Avengers: Infinity War, bringing together all the MCU's heroes in a battle against Josh Brolin's Thanos. Although he was first teased in 2012's The Avengers, Thanos began to embark on his mission to bring balance to the universe in Infinity War, seeking the Infinity Stones, which would allow him to wipe out half the universe's population. He eventually succeeded, but had he lost, the MCU would look very different today.

10 Bold Predictions For The MCU Phase 7

Niall Gray — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:00:19 GMT

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is undoubtedly one of the biggest franchises in cinema, but what exactly its future will look like in Phase 7 of the MCU remains to be seen. Since its very beginning, it has been clear that the MCU is a franchise that looks ahead. Even in its first movie, Iron Man, the MCU was laying the groundwork for its future as a shared universe. With each new release, the franchise's story grows, building the foundation for the MCU's next big story and beyond.

10 Ways Sony’s Venom Movies Secretly Helped The MCU

Kevin Erdmann — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:27:26 GMT

Sony's Venom franchise helped the MCU in a variety of ways. Despite being part of another studio and universe, the beauty of the multiverse and Marvel Studios' ongoing Spider-Man partnership with Sony have created ties between the two franchises nonetheless. As a result, the Venom movies have secretly helped the MCU over the years, in ways both direct and indirect.

10 Most Dangerous James Bond Stunts Ever

Seb Flatau — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:30:18 GMT

The James Bond films are known for their ambitious practical stunts, some of which were extremely dangerous for those involved. The James Bond series is one of the longest-running film franchises ever, second only to Godzilla. Across more than 60 years and 25 installments, the series has made numerous advancements in action cinema with its ambitious and inventive stunts. Beginning in earnest with the Roger Moore Bond films, every entry has boasted at least one practically captured blockbuster set piece. What’s more, as the films continue, there is mounting pressure for the franchise to top itself.

10 Questions Star Wars Still Hasn't Answered From The Force Awakens - 8 Years Later

Clarence Snell — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:00:20 GMT

When the credits rolled for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, viewers were left with a wide array of questions. It was, after all, the first installment in a new trilogy, ending deliberately on a literal cliffhanger with the promise of answers in following installments. However, with sequel trilogy now in the rearview mirror, the film still leaves some questions unresolved eight years after it was released.

Every The Meg Character Missing From Meg 2 The Trench

Brad Curran — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:00:20 GMT

A number of characters from 2018's The Meg don't return for Meg 2: The Trench. Based on Steve Alten's 1997 novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror, The Meg centers on aquatic expert Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) and a team of marine biologists exploring the Mariana Trench. To their surprise, they encounter a pre-history deep sea predator known as a Megalodon, or Meg, a species of whale-sized sharks believed to have long been extinct. With a combination of state-of-the-art effects, a tongue-in-cheek tone, and Jason Statham's action hero chops, The Meg emerged as a massive hit in the summer of 2018.

10 Acting Performances That Saved The Whole Movie

Adrienne Tyler — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:01:21 GMT

While many movies are elevated by the performances of their cast with the help of a good story, there are many cases where one single acting performance saves a whole movie that would otherwise be a big mess. Movies are praised for different elements, but the combination of a good director, an engaging story, and outstanding acting performances is a guaranteed win, and when one fails, the movie is at risk of being labeled a failure.

15 Funniest Quotes In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem

Kayleena Pierce-Bohen — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:10:20 GMT

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem!

10 Musicians That Launched Acting Careers (And Really Shouldn't Have)

Seb Flatau — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:50:20 GMT

Over the years, many high-profile musicians have attempted to make the transition into acting; for some, this was a regrettable choice. There’s always been a strong connection between movie stardom and music stardom. Both attract natural performers of an artistic disposition. The vast majority of the culture’s most visible celebrities originated in one of these two fields (or even both, in the case of musical theater). As such, it’s natural for artists of either persuasion to try to double their stardom by crossing over to the other medium.

Ariel's 6 Sisters In Disney's Little Mermaid Remake Explained

Adrienne Tyler — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:30:19 GMT

The live-action remake of Disney’s The Little Mermaid made a couple of changes to the animated classic, among them Ariel’s sisters, who even though appear in the movie, are very different from their animated versions. The list of Disney’s live-action remakes continues to grow, and now part of it is The Little Mermaid. Director Rob Marshall and writer David Magee took the 1989 animated classic (based on the 1837 fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen) and brought it to life with Halle Bailey as Princess Ariel and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric.

The 15 Best Steven Seagal Movies, Ranked

Shawn S. Lealos — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:30:19 GMT

If the '80s were known for anything, it was the rise of the B-grade action movie to theatrical blockbuster status, and the best Steven Seagal movies are great examples of this trend. From the best in Die Hard and Lethal Weapon to the quickie action flicks with names like Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, and Steven Seagal, there was something for everyone who loved mindless action movies. The master of aikido, which was unique for action movies at the time, Seagal starred in everything from revenge flicks to cop movies to prison movies, before taking on the real-life role as a practicing Buddhist and a part-time law enforcement officer.

10 Biggest Differences Between The Rocky Movies & Creed Movies

Ben Sherlock — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:51:17 GMT

The Creed movies have stuck pretty to the tried-and-true Rocky franchise formula, but there are a few key differences that set the legacy sequels apart from the original series. After the Rocky saga chronicled the boxing career of quintessential underdog Rocky Balboa, the Creed movies have been telling the story of Rocky’s protégé, Adonis Creed, the long-lost son of his late rival-turned-mentor Apollo. Like his predecessor Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan has taken to the director’s chair in addition to starring in the franchise.

13 New MCU Characters Who Don't Have A Marvel Future (Yet)

Kai Young — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:30:19 GMT

Several new heroes have been introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in recent years, but Marvel Studios hasn't confirmed a future for many of them. In the wake of 2019's Avengers: Endgame, several of the MCU's most beloved heroes had either died during the battle against Thanos or chosen to hang up their capes and retire from the Avengers. This meant that the MCU's Phase 4 had the perfect opportunity to introduce new heroes to the franchise, not only expanding the world of the MCU but also debuting legacy heroes for the franchise's most iconic characters. Introducing so many new characters comes with its own set of problems, however.

20 Best Parody Movies, Ranked

Shawn S. Lealos — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:30:19 GMT

The best parody movies take the best and most outrageous parts of movie genres and change things up to make them even more ridiculous. Sadly, over the years the idea of spoof movies gained a bad name thanks to an endless supply of spoofs of practically every genre in existence. However, it wasn't always that way. There is also a difference between the best spoof movies and the best parody movies. A spoof movie is something like Airplane!, where it takes the tropes of the action genre and shows how ridiculous they can be. A parody movie is one that plays within a genre, without taking itself that seriously, similar to Shaun of the Dead.

Every Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movies Ranked (Including Mutant Mayhem)

Cooper Hood — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:30:18 GMT

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been around since 1984, and there have been several Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies made in the decades since. The characters created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird have been recurring faces in Hollywood ever since they became incredibly popular during the mid-to-late 1980s. The instant recognizability of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo has repeatedly emboldened Hollywood studios to try and make new TMNT movies and shows built around them. As a result, fans of the Turtles have consistently been treated to new takes on the characters, both in live-action and animation.

The Top 10 Opening Weekends For Films Directed By Women (Including Barbie)

Erin Johnson — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:20:18 GMT

The acclaimed Barbie movie has joined the ranks of the best weekend openings for films directed by women. Approaching its third week in theaters, Barbie continues to dominate box offices, picking up unprecedented accolades and critical praise in the process. With the iconic Mattel doll at the center of the story, the movie has become a worldwide sensation while also obliterating several cinematic records.

20 Best Dragon Movies Of All Time

Sara Schmidt — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:01:22 GMT

While there are so many movies featuring memorable mythical beasts, there are so many dragon movies that show the audience's fascination with these fantastical monsters. Giant dinosaur-like creatures with huge leathery wings and the ability to breathe fire, it is not hard to see why so many stories feel compelled to include dragons. And the best dragon movies showcase all the wonderful, exciting, and terrifying ways these beasts can be used on the big screen.

7 Biggest Challenges I Am Legend 2 Must Overcome To Beat The Original Movie's $585 Million Box Office

Cathal Gunning — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:50:20 GMT

While I Am Legend was a $585 million hit upon the original movie’s 2007 release, its upcoming sequel I Am Legend 2 must fix a lot of issues if the follow-up wants to repeat this success. 2007’s I Am Legend was a post-apocalyptic sci-fi blockbuster starring Will Smith. A very loose adaptation of author Richard Matheson’s iconic horror novel of the same name, I Am Legend saw Smith play Dr. Robert Neville, the lone survivor of a plague that turned humanity into mindless monsters. Matheson’s novel featured a twist ending wherein Neville learned that the so-called Darkseekers he hunted were actually living, thinking beings, but the adaptation jettisoned this.

20 Least Satisfying TV Finales Of All Time

Peter Mutuc — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:30:19 GMT

The least satisfying TV finales of all time live rent-free in the minds of disappointed audiences - especially those unfortunate enough to have closely followed certain popular shows from beginning to end. Sometimes, viewers can sense unsatisfying series finales miles away, particularly where the show has gone stale or suffered compounded troubles in production. What's even more disappointing is when the final episode surprisingly fails to measure up to the overarching themes and overall quality established throughout previous seasons. Cliffhangers, mysteries, and promises of more stories that are left unresolved can lead to unsatisfying endings as well.

16 Romantic Movies With Tragic Endings

Colin McCormick — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:20:33 GMT

Love stories have been a part of movie history since the first motion pictures, and while it is always nice to see the loving couple live happily ever after, sometimes romance movies with sad endings can be even more effective. There is some corelation between love and tragedy that works well on audiences as a movie can see a romance end in such a sad way while still reminding the viewers of the love that goes on.

6 The Matrix Fights That Keanu Reeves' Neo Lost (& Why)

Alisha Grauso — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:00:19 GMT

Throughout The Matrix franchise, Keanu Reeves' Neo often overpowered his enemies as The One, but even so, there were a few fights he lost. Neo's narrative journey was one of a man learning to embrace his own inner power and tap into the mental fortitude needed to break free of the control of the Machines and bend the Matrix to his will. In the end, it's revealed that the real strength came from the union of him and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) all along, but Neo first had to embrace his calling as The One to get there.

“The Life & Lies Of Albus Dumbledore”: A Complete Timeline Of The Harry Potter Headmaster’s Backstory

Angel Shaw — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:10:02 GMT

Albus Dumbledore is one of the most important characters of the Wizarding World franchise, and his story stretches back far further than the Harry Potter series. It was told, in part, in the books as the Boy Who Lived began to learn about the good and bad of his hero and headmaster's story. Then the Fantastic Beasts movies attempted to fill in the details, outlining the years leading up to Dumbledore's defeat of the Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald.

8 Reasons Jason Bourne Ruined Action Movies

Seb Flatau — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:00:23 GMT

The Jason Bourne franchise is one of the most influential modern action series in recent memory, but not all of its contributions to the genre have been positive. Upon its release, the 2002 action-thriller The Bourne Identity was an instant hit. The gripping film followed the titular Jason Bourne, an amnesiac whose attempt to discover the origin of his own identity and particular set of skills made him the target of a shadowy intelligence agency. It was a taut, endlessly re-watchable movie that spawned a critically acclaimed trilogy, a standalone spinoff, and a legacy sequel.

All 7 Actors Who've Played Boba Fett In Star Wars

Tara Salvati — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:01:23 GMT

Initially introduced in The Empire Strikes Back, the bounty hunter Boba Fett quickly became a Star Wars icon, but over the course of his 40-year history, many people have stepped in to take over the role of the Mandalorian clone. Boba Fett has been featured in multiple Star Wars projects, including the original and prequel trilogies and animated shows like Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In 2021, he even received his own show, The Book of Boba Fett, which turned the hunter into a crime lord and shared his experiences after the events of Return of the Jedi.

9 Ways Marvel Has Retconned Avengers Endgame, 4 Years After Its Release (& 1 Change They Rejected)

Simon Gallagher — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:07:18 GMT

Even 4 years after Avengers: Endgame changed the MCU forever, the crossover event movie continues to play a key part in Marvel's tent-pole franchise. Endgame's ending brought the curtain down on the first era of the MCU, retrospectively named the Infinity Saga, retiring both Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark and Chris Evans' Captain America and breaking apart the first iteration of the Avengers team. It came as no surprise in the aftermath when the MCU struggled to put the events of Endgame behind it properly.

10 Obscure Details Hidden In Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 You Probably Missed

Quinn Levandoski — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:30:22 GMT

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 closed James Gunn's MCU trilogy, and the writer/director packed the movie with several subtle details, teases, and references that are easy to miss. After Guardians of the Galaxy proved to be a massive breakout hit in the MCU Phase 2, the team returned for another solo adventure and helped the Avengers take down Thanos in Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War. While those outings are memorable in their own right, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is particularly noteworthy for being such a strong trilogy closer. Every team member got a satisfying resolution that works as both an end and a new beginning.

10 Movies Unpopular With Audiences That Critics Loved

Stephen Barker — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:11:20 GMT

Critics aren't always right when it comes to either negative or positive reviews, but there are some wildly unpopular movies that critics really surprisingly loved upon release. Critics and audiences don't always see eye to eye, as audiences generally enjoy exciting popcorn flicks that may receive mixed reviews, and critics prefer movies that tend to be more challenging and less immediately entertaining. However, for the most part, review aggregate websites are great sources for seeking out the best current movies. Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic provide average ratings on movies from critics, and users will often find great critically acclaimed films that were overlooked when first released.

10 Highest-Grossing Summer Blockbusters

Desiree Ascevich — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:46:36 GMT

The highest-grossing summer blockbusters of all time make up some of the biggest films ever made. They have collectively raised the bar of modern blockbusters in the 21st century, breaking all sorts of records at the box office that has cemented them as part of cinematic history for decades to come. Each of the highest-grossing summer blockbusters ever made represents the pinnacle efforts and performance of some of the most beloved movie franchises that have ever been constructed.

9 Iconic Godzilla Fights We Want To See In The MonsterVerse

Charles Nicholas Raymond — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:30:22 GMT

One way or another, several iconic kaiju battles deserve to happen in Godzilla’s MonsterVerse. So far, the MonsterVerse has only offered rematches of a select few fights from Toho’s Godzilla films. The biggest of these, of course, were Godzilla’s battle with Kong in Godzilla vs. Kong and his showdowns with Ghidorah in Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

6 Fan Theories That Completely Change Quentin Tarantino Movies

Adrienne Tyler — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:00:24 GMT

Quentin Tarantino’s movies have made way for some interesting theories, many of which look to solve major mysteries, and there are some that end up completely changing the movies. Quentin Tarantino has become one of the most respected filmmakers of his generation, but he’s also one of the most controversial ones. Tarantino’s works have stood out for his peculiar narrative style and his mastery in writing dialogues, but also for the amount of violence and blood in every movie. Tarantino made his filmmaking debut in 1992 with the crime movie Reservoir Dogs, which has become a classic of independent cinema, but his big break arrived two years later with Pulp Fiction.

10 Biggest TMNT Lore & Character Changes In Mutant Mayhem

Robert Pitman — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:40:20 GMT

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem!

10 Superhero Parodies That Are Just As Good As Marvel & DC

Ben Sherlock — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:31:20 GMT

Some superhero movies and TV shows that parody the comic book tropes of Marvel and DC have ended up being just as iconic and well-crafted as the classic stories they’re spoofing. With beloved characters like Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man, Marvel and DC have helped to turn superhero stories into modern-day mythology. Kids reading superhero comics grow up with the clear-cut ethics of doing the right thing and good triumphing over evil. However, the simplicity of those messages has also made the superhero genre ripe for satire.

3 Ways Gal Gadot's Confirmed Wonder Woman 3 Movie Can Work In The DCU

Felipe Rangel — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:10:21 GMT

There are three ways that Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman 3 movie, which the actor recently soft-confirmed, can work in the new DC Universe. Gadot was cast by director Zack Snyder to debut as Wonder Woman in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The actress then went on to lead two solo movies as Diana, also appearing as a founding member of 2017's Justice League and making multiple cameo appearances in other DCEU movies. Last year, Wonder Woman 3 was canceled after it was revealed that DC Studios' creative chief James Gunn scrapped director Patty Jenkins' script. That move seemed to end Gadot's time as Wonder Woman until now.

10 Great Actors Who Were Terribly Miscast In Western Movies

Kayleena Pierce-Bohen — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:10:20 GMT

Even the best actors can't make it work in every genre, and there have been some great actors who were totally miscast in Western movies. Westerns were popular in Hollywood from the '40s until the '60s, almost as many decades as the Old West period actually occurred in American history, and any actor looking to become famous or sustain their success appeared in a frontier story whether they were suited for it or not. If their names were John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, or Glenn Ford, they were known almost exclusively for playing cowboys and gunslingers because they looked and sounded the part.

Iago Is The Wrong Parrot - 10 Major Goofs In Disney Live-Action Remakes

Angel Shaw — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:50:24 GMT

Disney's live-action remakes allow their animated classics to be seen in a new light, but this format also opens the door for more goofs and mistakes. The goal of these films is to make them as photorealistic as possible. Ignoring the talking animals and evidence of magic, the remakes look like they could be happening right before the audience's eyes. Still, a few significant mistakes were made to make the live-action versions of Disney's movies look real.

The 15 Best Prison Escape Movies

Colin McCormick — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:01:23 GMT

Prison escape movies are a thrilling subgenre that have been around for decades and audiences still can't get enough of them. Careful planning, coordination, and perfect execution are what it takes to successfully complete this kind of mission and some are not always lucky. Thankfully, there are dozens of films that even the most novice, two-timing crooks can learn from. From classics of the Golden Era of Hollywood to more recent adventures, prison escape movies carry a lasting legacy.

10 Box Office Movie Flops That Later Became Massive Streaming Hits

Dietz Woehle — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:20:22 GMT

Many movies fail at making a profit in the theatrical window, but some are lucky enough to find their audience once they are available on VOD and streaming. Sometimes good word of mouth can spread, giving a well-deserved movie reassurance. Other times it seems the Netflix algorithm is unusually kind to a box office flop.

10 Box Office Disasters No One Thought Would Bomb

Ben Sherlock — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:10:20 GMT

From Cats to Lightyear, some movies that were expected to be hits ended up bombing at the box office. There’s no such thing as a guaranteed hit in Hollywood, but some movies seem to have a much bigger chance of success than others. An action-packed ensemble comic book movie teaming up some of the world’s most iconic superheroes has a better shot at attracting large moviegoing crowds than a challenging arthouse character study. However, even action-packed comic book movies bomb at the box office from time to time (especially in the age of superhero fatigue).

Ash Williams & 6 More Characters Who Can Return In Evil Dead 6

Robert Pitman — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:30:19 GMT

The Evil Dead franchise will undoubtedly continue with Evil Dead 6, meaning that Ash Williams and six other characters could appear in the horror series' next installment. Although Ash Williams has been the main protagonist throughout the Evil Dead franchise, with him having at least a cameo in every single project so far, the Evil Dead series has plenty of other heroes and villains that could return. So, although most of the main cast of the Evil Dead franchise is killed off, there are still a handful of beloved characters that could return when Evil Dead 6 is finally released.

8 Reasons Elemental's Box Office Has Improved So Much - Explaining Pixar's $400M Comeback

Robert Pitman — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:41:20 GMT

Pixar's Elemental has had a surprisingly major $400 million comeback, and here's why the film's box office has improved so much. Despite Elemental receiving mixed critical reviews and shaping up to be a box office bomb, the film has managed to be fairly successful, making a huge comeback that has shocked many film fans. Elemental's box office survival is big news for Pixar, with it being one of the biggest box office stories of the summer of 2023. So, here is how Elemental has made its massive recovery at the box office, as well as an explanation of the eight reasons that caused it.

10 Ways Wonder Woman 3 Can Fix Diana Prince's Story After Gal Gadot's $169 Million Failure

David Miller — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:20:16 GMT

Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman is all but confirmed to be joining the new DC Universe in the in-development Wonder Woman 3, presenting a chance to alter Diana Prince’s story after the critical and commercial failure of Wonder Woman 1984. 2017’s Wonder Woman is one of the most successful films in the DC Extended Universe, cementing Gal Gadot’s iteration of Wonder Woman as both a cultural icon and a faithful cinematic adaptation of Wonder Woman from DC’s comics. Wonder Woman 1984, however, was a commercial failure (due in part to the covid-19 pandemic) with a more mixed reception by critics and viewers. The upcoming Wonder Woman 3 can change this, however.

15 George Lucas Plans We're Very Glad Star Wars Movies Never Used

Clarence Snell — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:10:19 GMT

George Lucas left a lot of plans and ideas on the cutting room floor when he made Star Wars, and in many cases he made the right call. George Lucas is a visionary filmmaker, but the sheer scale of the Star Wars movies was intimidating even for him. What's more, however much Lucas claimed to have planned things out well in advance, in reality he's a much more fluid writer and director who even incorporates the ideas of others into his projects.

10 Hugely Successful Movies That Had Zero Major Actors

Tamara Abi-Khalil — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:10:18 GMT

The casting of A-list actors is typically a priority for filmmakers in order to achieve success, yet plenty of movies still wind up being tremendously successful without featuring any major stars. Whether they're movies made under restricted budgets or international and indie gems resonating with different cultures, these outliers have become hits simply by captivating viewers with their compelling narratives and exceptional performances from no-name actors. Ultimately, the movies stood out, made a lot of money at the box office, earned a variety of accolades, and/or secured their place in the annals of film history despite their lack of name recognition.

8 Major Ways The Transformers Have Changed Bumblebee Since Michael Bay Left

Dhruv Sharma — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:00:22 GMT

Compared to Michael Bay's live-action Transformers movies, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and its 2018 prequel significantly change Bumblebee — here's how. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts portrays how seven years after first landing on Earth, the Autobots see a speck of hope when they learn about the Transwarp key. Hoping it would help them return home, they set out on a mission to acquire it before Unicron's army of Terrorcons. Along the way, they also find human allies, Noah and Elena, who help them realize that humans are not as bad as they had imagined.

10 Best Movies About Gen Z Characters

Jack Walters — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:21:19 GMT

Gen Z audiences have no difficulties finding their lives represented in movies, with several of the most beloved and popular films of the past decade centralizing on younger characters. Officially defined as anybody born between the years of 1996 and 2010, Gen Z is currently experiencing their teenage years and early twenties - which are some of the ripest times for entertaining stories to happen. Times have changed a lot since the last generation of teens and young adults, so while plenty of classic movies will always be around, a new wave of films about this particular period of life has risen in popularity.

Star Wars: The Most Powerful Darth Vader Quotes

Thomas Bacon — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:00:22 GMT

Darth Vader has always been good for a quota, and here are his most unforgettable lines in Star Wars canon. Introduced in the first Star Wars movie, Darth Vader's imposing visage and booming voice immediately made him a hit in popular culture. His mystique has only grown over the decades, with George Lucas pulling back the mask and revealing the fallen and fallible Jedi behind it.

10 Underappreciated Horror Movies That Were Ahead Of Their Time

Seb Flatau — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:51:16 GMT

Many of the most daring, innovative horror movies ever made went unappreciated upon release, only seeing the critical and commercial success they deserve later in life. Horror has always been a boundary-pushing genre; the form is designed to shock and unsettle its viewers, necessitating a fearless approach that carries its own set of unique risks. Sometimes, these risks don’t pay off, resulting in a lackluster reception that can mar the filmmaker’s reputation or stall the development of a burgeoning franchise.

TMNT Mutant Mayhem's 16 Easter Eggs & References

Robert Pitman — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:00:21 GMT

Warning: Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem!Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is a love letter to the TMNT franchise, and here are all 16 Easter eggs and references that can be found in the movie. The film is full of classic TMNT characters and storylines, bringing the best of TMNT into the new animated series. However, eagle-eyed viewers may have caught some deep-cut TMNT references, as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is full of them.

15 Best Swashbuckling Pirate Movies

Amanda Bruce — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:00:21 GMT

There is a big difference between classic and modern pirate movies, but the best pirate movies are all grand adventures. The life of a pirate is a life of freedom, danger, and debauchery that make for perfect entertainment. Pirate films are fun and exciting adventure movies that provide a little bit of everything. There are usually great fight scenes, ship battles, and even some romance. Audiences can have a great time with these movies, and most critics can't deny their joy at getting the chance to become invested in the world of pirates.

6 Marvel Spin-Offs Set Up By Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3

Kai Young — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:41:21 GMT

Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 marked the end of the original team's story, but the film also paved the way for several MCU spinoffs. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 saw James Gunn return to explore the final adventure of the cosmic team. Instead of banding together to save the galaxy, however, the Guardians of the Galaxy teamed up to save the life of one of their own after Rocket was seriously wounded during an attack from Adam Warlock. While many expected Vol. 3 to end in tragedy, each member of the team walked away unscathed, allowing for the possibility of several future MCU projects.

25 Best Top Gun Quotes

Colin McCormick — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:30:19 GMT

The best Top Gun quotes help to show how the movie became such an iconic bit of entertainment. The 1986 film had Cruise playing Maverick, a skilled and arrogant fighter pilot who competes against the world's best in the Top Gun flight school. There are so many famous scenes and moments that fans remember, but some of the lines are just as memorable as the amazing aerial dogfights that Maverick gets himself into. With the franchise given a new life with Top Gun: Maverick in 2022, many people returned to the original and relived the most memorable Top Gun quotes.

How Dinosaur Cloning Works In The Jurassic Park Movies

Adrienne Tyler — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:00:19 GMT

The Jurassic Park franchise presents a world where dinosaurs are cloned and brought back to life to create a theme park where they are the main attraction, but how exactly does cloning dinosaurs work in the world of Jurassic Park? Back in 1993, Steven Spielberg brought dinosaurs to life in the sci-fi action movie Jurassic Park, based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. Jurassic Park was a critical and commercial success, becoming a classic and making way for a franchise with novels, short films, TV series, various sequels, and a reboot trilogy.

10 Famous Comedy Actors Who Nailed Playing Villains

Shaurya Thapa — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:31:18 GMT

There are funny actors, and then there are funny actors who make the switch to spine-chilling villain roles. The fact that most of these actors are mostly involved in slapstick theatrics or witty one-liners makes this transition all the more shocking and, ultimately, rewarding for the audiences. Some of these comedy stalwarts take on emotionally complex and morally challenging roles to break typecasting. Some, like martial arts legend Jackie Chan took on villain roles at an early stage of their careers before they were better known for their comic timing. In any case, witnessing these actors play spiteful and frightening antagonists goes to show their dramatic range.