What makes a good horror movie?
Most of the “horror” movies made today, are just comedies pretending to be in the horror genre. What are the things that makes a good one?
Category: TV & Movies
The astonishing films of Parasite director Bong Joon Ho
From The Host to Snowpiercer to Parasite, the South Korean director has made films that are as thought-provoking as they are disturbing.
Disney Plus makes a strong entrance, challenging Netflix’s position in the TV and movies streaming industry
Disney purchased the Star Wars franchise for $4 billion. That content, along with Marvel and its own stable of classic films meant that Disney Plus was almost guaranteed to be a hit.
In Marriage Story, there is no right and wrong
Director Noah Baumbach’s film is a discussion of love, marriage and divorce.
Ufotable turned Demon Slayer into one of the most visually pleasing animes of 2019
Demon Slayer has gained a lot of hype, but it’s not because of the story or the characters, but the animation studio.
The greatest Star Wars movie you’ve never seen
Instead of wasting your Christmas watching the new Star Wars film in theatres, you can stay home and watch the legendary cult classic.
The Joker: Not the one we expected but the one we deserved
Director Todd Phillips has created a movie centred around a man-child full of controversial themes that leaves fans with mixed reviews. This film shows us what happens on the other side of the story, from a slowly turned serial killer’s perspective.
Spider-Man is back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but for how much longer?
Everything that has happened with Spider-Man’s contract and his new deal.
What the manga horror legend Junji Ito does to make his work terrifying
Ito is considered one of the greats of the horror manga genre, and there is a clear reason why.
True Crime: Kidnappers, psychos and serial killers, Oh my!
We are surrounded by disturbing things in the media, but why do we seem to love it?
The sex tape scandal showing the dirty side of K-POP
Recently, the ‘Burning Sun’ case revealed that famous K-POP idols and singers have been raping women, sharing videos of them, and mocking of them.
For Oscar-award winner Ruth E. Carter, costume design is storytelling
Ruth E. Carter has received Oscar nominations for “best costume design” on multiple occasions starting in 1992 for Malcolm X being the first person of color to be nominated in that category, and now, the first to win
The negative impact fame has on child stars
The enormous pressure, drinking or drugs and other issues that fame brings up can cause serious problems and even ruin people’s lives. Daniel Radcliffe was one who had a lucky outcome, however others like Macaulay Culkin and Lindsay Lohan haven’t been as fortunate.
The jump scare: a cheap trick or the backbone of the horror industry?
Many horror movie fans know jumpscares as a trick for penny pinching movie directors to save a buck but they might not be all bad.
Why no one can “avada kedavra” the Harry Potter franchise
No magic necessary! Harry Potter has nailed the formula on how to sustain itself in an ever-changing world of pop culture.
Holmes and Watson is so bad it defies description
Skip Holmes and Watson. Re-watch Step Brothers instead.
Bandersnatch is Black Mirror with a twist
This New Netflix Original TV Show lets you decide the outcome.
The cinematography of The Florida Project shows how poverty affects the lives of young children living in it
The cinematography of the film The Florida Project puts the audience into the shoes of children. The movie, directed by SeanContinue Reading
The Walking Dead Problem
After masterpiece seasons for the first couple of years, The Walking Dead has been plagued with too many characters and too much soapy drama.
Top Ten Christmas Movies to Watch in December
Are you looking for good movies to watch that fit the season? Here is my top ten list. And don’t worry, I checked it more then twice.
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