Billionaire Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) doubles as hero, Iron Man. Beneath the suit, in his own words, he’s also a genius, billionaire, playboy and philanthropist. He’s got a lot going for him. In many ways, he’s the untraditional hero. Everyone is aware of who Iron Man truly is, and in Iron Man 3, Stark abrasively gave the villains his home address, pretty much daring them to try an attack....
Horror movies should be scary, right? They should elicit an emotional response resulting in a feeling of terror or shock, and for the most part, most horror movies do. However, there are some horror flicks that push their plots, effects, and gore to the point that it ventures towards parody. While it is true that some horror flicks purposefully include comedic material to create a hybrid film, some flicks, whether due to age, direction, or performance, are actually quite hysterical....
October is the month of scares, culminating in the spookiest holiday of the year, Halloween. To get ready for the holiday, cinephiles often enjoy indulging in a plethora of horror movies, from time-tested classics to new gems. Everybody is getting their list together for the scariest experiences to watch for this occasion, but what about ones that go overboard? Maybe that is some people’s tastes, but others are looking for something that won’t shake them to their core....
Along with the Blade and X-Men franchises, Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy is credited with birthing the modern trend of superhero movies. Without Raimi’s trilogy, we’d have no Marvel Cinematic Universe. Spider-Man set the template for superhero origin stories, Spider-Man 2 set the template for sequels that go bigger and better and escalate the hero’s internal and external conflicts, and Spider-Man 3 set the template for trilogy-closing finales that bitterly disappoint droves of fans who went in expecting too much....
The fact that there are so many eCommerce niches out there is a good thing. It means that there’s an audience for any product—including yours! In fact, digital buyer penetration worldwide is estimated at 65.2%, according to eMarketer. That’s a huge percentage of global internet users who purchase products online. But finding the right eCommerce niche from everything that’s out there can be daunting. And, you may be wondering if you even need to choose a niche at all....
`Game Of Thrones, both the show and the book series its based on, are extremely character-driven. The strong point when it comes to the creation of George R.R. Martin’s world is that he writes very complex characters, and it takes a while to get to know them. He can change your opinion of someone by revealing more about them, and that takes a very skilled author. If you’re a fan of the characters, you may have speculated about their Hogwarts houses because, well… why not?...
Female directors have been killing it lately with films like Wonder Woman, Can You Ever Forgive Me, You Were Never Really Here, Leave No Trace, A Wrinkle in Time, Lady Bird, Mudbound, and many others. However, since a majority of films are still directed by men, let’s take a look at some of the unforgettable, award-winning classics brought to us by talented female directors. Across every genre imaginable, women have been making their impact even when you may not have noticed....
Many popular animated series only work because of freedom animation offers. The infinite possibilities lead to creative choices that make the show entertaining for kids, adults, or sometimes both. Inherently, the form does not translate well to live-action. Films like The Last Airbender prove this, but then there are cases like Flinstones or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles where cartoons make the jump successfully. Knowing that the adaptation can be successful and make for fun or interesting cinema, here are 10 animated shows that would make for good live-action films....
Sci-fi is a large and interesting genre for anyone who gets curious about what the future may hold. From flying cars to dystopian corporations, nothing is outside its range. But we’re forgetting something! ROBOTS… perhaps the most important part of sci-fi. There are tons of robot movies, B-grade schlock-fests like Chopping Mall, and big budget productions like Blade Runner: 2049. There’s no such thing as an objective film rating, but IMDb is great for getting a consensus from the public....
Picking the right web hosting company for your website is probably the most essential part of your online business journey. If your website is loading too slowly or is constantly crashing, your potential customers will quickly become frustrated and look elsewhere. UK bloggers and businesses now have plenty of great hosting providers to choose from. With that being said, choosing the best UK web hosting provider with local support can be a challenge....
Chrome Power User Tips 1. Update Google Chrome to the Latest Version Manually If you’ve read about the features in the latest Chrome version and you can’t wait to get your hands on said features, you don’t have to wait until Chrome updates automatically. Just click the Options button, then go to About Google Chrome. If a new update exists, the browser will download it and you’ll just have to restart to install it....
The dynamic shared by two characters in a movie whose relationship is written honestly, and who are played by actors with great on-screen chemistry, can sometimes become even more memorable than any individual character. It’s rare that this is pulled off to its full effect, but it can be done. Whether they were brought together by charges of espionage or a desire to capture a killer shark, there have been plenty of great double acts throughout Steven Spielberg’s filmography....
Disney has an exalted place in the world of film. Play or voice a Disney character, you’ll probably be set for life. It’s something that should be on every actor’s bucket list, so it makes sense that Disney has quite a star-studded roster in their casting department. That being said, you’d be surprised to see how many have been forgotten in recent years. Disney has had some serious star-power behind some of their flicks, but some have been lost in the wayside with the fanbase....
Since it debuted, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance has taken fantasy fans by storm. The beautiful world, charming characters, and compelling conflicts have only improved on the fantastical groundwork that the original film built. However, speaking of The Dark Crystal, its prequel series has also taken some creative liberties. While most everything looks and feels like a natural evolution of the story, not everything is the same. Only the most attentive, devoted fans will notice some of these changes....
Goals in Google Analytics let you monitor specific things that you’re trying to achieve with your site. This may be tracking how many times visitors purchase a device by tracking how many times they land on the purchase confirmation page. Or it could be tracking how long people remain on one of your pages. Whatever your goals, using the Goals feature in Google Analytics is the way to track those things....
There may be a reboot of Gossip Girl coming soon, but fans of the New York-based teen drama will always want to watch re-runs of the original. There’s just something about the story of Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively), her equally beautiful and fashionable and wealthy best friend Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester), and their family and friends. Whether they’re coming up with grand plans or just hanging out, we want to watch them....
Let’s be honest, the world is a very intense place and cinema often reflects that. There are simply so many films that deal with dramatic, often graphic, and deeply saddening content. And while those artistic and moving films can be wonderful, in small doses, sometimes film fans just want a little piece of happy escapism. Something that reminds them of the good in the world around them and that will lift their spirits on a dark or grey day....
The Predator franchise is known for some familiar and classic moments, and fans could always do with a refresher over these details. These include the Predators’ weapons and culture, the heroic humans who face these creatures, and some famous lines of dialogue as well. The series now consists of 6 entries, counting the two Alien vs. Predator films. For clarity, the films are 1987’s Predator, 1990’s Predator 2, 2004’s AVP: Alien vs....
One of the oldest and most respected genres in Hollywood is the crime and gangster genre. From the era of silent films, with early efforts like Regeneration and ’30s era classic like Public Enemy and Scarface to some of the biggest crime movies of all-time like The Godfather and Goodfellas, Hollywood has some true masterpieces in the crime genre. Men like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola made their name thanks to the crime and gangster movie genre....
When people discuss the trajectory of the American adaptation of The Office, the discourse tends to revolve around the idea that seasons two through five are the peak of the show. Season six and onward, when many of the talent behind and in front of the camera started changing, is marked as a turning point for the show. However, turning points are not necessarily always for the worse. There are still a ton of quality episodes in the back half of The Office’s run and season six is an amazing encapsulation of so many of the show’s funniest (and sweetest) moments....
