2023 has been a weird year for films. More and more, audiences have rejected giant blockbusters from franchises like Indiana Jones, Mission Impossible, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the MCU, the DCU, and on and on. Conversely, they’ve rewarded more unique stories like Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Sound of Freedom. Between …
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Summary Post-apocalyptic films have become popular as they explore the concept of living in a dystopian future and resonate with audiences seeking stories set in dystopias. Not all post-apocalyptic films are equal, with some underrated gems like “The Bad Batch” and “Dredd” that have fallen through the cracks. Films like …
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Jim Jarmusch is known for creating larger-than-life characters that pay tribute to the simplicity of life itself, even in the most fantastical contexts. His movies range from existential westerns to unconventional vampire tales, always maintaining an acid sense of humor and distinctive indifference towards the absurdity of life. Jarmuch’s best …
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For decades, filmmakers have tackled the sensitive and emotionally-driven theme of World War II in an array of noteworthy and poignant pictures. These moving and oftentimes brutal depictions of the horrors, shocking realities, and devastating impacts of the violent war seem to deeply touch audiences across the world. Production studios …
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Although Halloween has already passed, the following months still carry plenty of scares. While most people associate November and December with movies based around Thanksgiving and Christmas, that does not mean there aren’t horror films centered around the more colorful time of the year. With the holiday season just around …
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Cartoon Network is a genius of animation and storytelling for children by day, and a madcap, raunchy, and caricatural treasure by night. Declaring “All kids out of the pool,” Adult Swim takes over the family-friendly Cartoon Network as its late-night, zany, experimental, and often surrealist alter-ego. The programming block includes …
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The Simpsons have been America’s family since 1989, and the juggernaut of a series continues to produce episodes well into the 21st century. With more than 700 episodes and no end in sight, the show is one of the longest-running series in television history. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, and …
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Ah, the holiday season, spending time with friends and families, making cookies, and sitting down to enjoy your favorite television shows’ holiday specials. Needless to say, we have come a long way since specials like A Charlie Brown Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. In 1997, from the twistedly brilliant …
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For over 60 years, James Bond has continued to wow audiences by staying relatively the same. He likes tailor-made suits, vodka martinis, luxury cars, gadgets, and beautiful women. Fans love Bond the way he is, and tweaking any aspect of the character would usually leads to fans crying foul, so …
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Funny man and acting legend Adam Sandler, has dabbled in just about everything. Clearly, he’s known for his comedy, but he’s also been known to dip his toe into more serious and dramatic roles. He has so many memorable movies, such as Happy Gilmore, Grown Ups, Click, Water Boy, and …
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