The mid-point of the Star Wars sequel trilogy was as divisive as ever amongst fans of the saga. Some view it as a bold, unafraid entry that took risks and delivered twists unlike any other entry to the franchise. Some literally think it should be wiped from the Star Wars canon. No matter what your stance on the film is, there are a fair few continuity errors to get your teeth into, raising questions about the order in which the film was shot and how much attention was paid in the editing process....

1. Use the Shortcut Your iPhone’s lock screen has a Camera shortcut button that easily accessible. Use it to better guarantee that you can take the perfect shot at a moment’s notice. You can also swipe left to open the Camera app from the lock screen. 2. 3D Touch and Haptic Touch Late-generation iPhones have either 3D Touch or Haptic Touch installed. Both provide shortcuts when you press hard on an app icon on your iPhone Home screen....

So many movies come out on a weekly basis, it is easy for them to get lost in the shuffle if they are not of the utmost quality. Such a fate can befall films even if they already belong to a part of an ongoing franchise, as the following ten entries will show. For one reason or another, these works in their respective franchises didn’t reach the same heights as their peers....

The ABC sitcom Black-ish has been a major hit since it debuted in September of 2014. The comedy show follows the lives of the Johnsons, an upper class black family living in LA. The characters consist of the father Dre, the mother Bow, and their kids, who include their daughter Zoey, their son Junior., and the twins Jack and Diane. Like many sitcoms, Black-ish uses the Johnsons’ story to deal with relevant issues, focusing in particular on race, class, parenting, pop culture, and contemporary politics....

Many people are under the impression that cosplay is strictly reserved for those that are into anime. While this fandom is what skyrocketed the cosplay community, it’s definitely not the only one. Cosplayers generally welcome crafter’s of all shapes and sizes, meaning you can be a serious seamstress or a casual hobbyist. This list of Toy Story cosplayers is the perfect example of how cosplay is for everyone. The famous Pixar film premiered in 1994, making its original viewers old enough to afford to indulge in this cosplay hobby (hey, it can get expensive)....

For many of us who were kids in the late 90s and early 2000s, the Harry Potter franchise is arguably a treasured piece of our nostalgic past. Because essentially, it’s an escapist fantasy where young people get to do amazing and important things that impact their world. The franchise was also incredibly popular and inspired many similar fictional works including animated shows. Granted, some of them proceeded Harry Potter and aren’t as directly influenced by it as others....

Jordan Peele’s Us has received over $100 million at the box office, making it a huge hit. The director already had a brilliant level of success for his movie, Get Out in 2017. Us kept the theme of socio-political lessons and symbolism, but Peele still managed to surprise and wow his audience by making the takeaway more broad and challenging to unpack. So what kind of work went behind this movie anyway?...

We don’t really look to sitcoms for romance, unless they’re dubbed romantic comedies, of course. We look to them to deliver the laughs. And the best ones do. But sometimes, a bit of romance sweetly finds its way in, and we can’t help but cheer when it happens. Usually, it’s the result of a slow burn romance that viewers have waited, week after week, to finally see come to fruition. Whether it’s friends that finally take the next step, enemies that realize they are meant for one another, one party quietly pining for the other, work that gets in the way, or a denial of feelings… When that kiss finally happens, it’s fireworks....

The Good Place has been a dramatic and hilarious series through and through. While it gets us laughing on a regular basis, there’s no doubt that they’ve snuck in several other themes and messages along the way. One of those themes is the connection formed between two humans (or not-humans, in the case of Janet). The Good Place has shown us both the best and worst that people can be towards one another....

From its inception in 2005 until its controversial ending in 2014, How I Met Your Mother was a smash hit, raking in ratings, awards, and money for its cast and crew as well as being hugely popular, accumulating a huge base of adoring fans over the years. The show was so popular and well done that it led to a series of celebrity cameos. While there were stars such as Joe Manganiello, Bob Odenkirk, and Bryan Cranston with recurring roles in the show, there were many stars who only appeared briefly, or for one episode that you would be forgiven for forgetting....

When you think of a Disney movie, what does the audience for that kind of film look like? You’d more than likely expect to see a theatre full of children and families enjoying the animated adventures of some zany character or beautiful princess, right? If that truly is your strictest expectation from Disney, you are sadly misinformed. What many seem to shamefully forget is that Walt Disney intended his parks and movies to be enjoyed by everyone, including adults....

When it comes to Halloween specials, what do you typically turn on? Do you go for something as simple as Casper the Friendly Ghost, something chilling like The Halloween Tree, or do you keep things classic with It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown? For our favorite specials, we’re taking a detour to the house of mouse. Disney has no shortage of Halloween tricks and treats, and though they are responsible for flicks like Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas, their TV specials can be just as frightening and fun....

The sequel is a contentious avenue to take in film. The default opinion is the original movie is always better. More cases than not, that’s an irrefutable truth. No genre produces more sequels than horror, though. It’s just good business. But what about those sequels that we forget even existed? You know the ones. You used to see them during your strolls up and down the horror section at the video store....

As TV shows go, The Simpsons have had one of the best runs. Premiering over thirty years ago and running non-stop since then, the yellow family at the center have had their fair share of adventures. While the show has been accused of getting worse over the years, it still remains one of the most prominent and watched animations of all time. Across its long and impressive history, the show acquired a lot of interesting stories behind the scenes....

For many modern audiences, the minute they see that a film is black and white, they turn away. Where this stigma against older or black-and-white films comes from is a mystery because many of these films are as good if not far better than many contemporary ones. One of the best genre examples of this would be the contrast between black-and-white and color horror films. There is something aesthetically more unnerving when a horror film utilizes black and white....

Guy Ritchie has had one of the most interesting careers for a director in Hollywood. He burst on to the scene with his gritty and wild British crime films before experiencing a bit of a slump and then bouncing back to helm some of the biggest blockbusters around. His new film, The Gentlemen, looks to combine a bit of the two with a throwback to the crime genre, featuring some A-list Hollywood talent....

Even though some movie genres seem to be suffering from a lack of inspiration and originality these days, there is one that continues to push the envelop and surpass expectations for mainstream appeal: horror. This decade has welcomed films from a cadre of interesting and terrifying new voices, from Ari Aster to Jordan Peele to Robert Eggers. There are many films that have revitalized the horror genre and received critical acclaim....

Generally speaking, dramas don’t require big budgets in order to be successful. Usually, a budget of around $50 million should be enough to make a decent drama that wouldn’t take long to turn a profit. That said, there are many examples of dramas that were able to do more with less, surpassing the expectations of even the most pessimistic observers. This list complies ten of the lowest-budgeted dramas that not only broke even, but went ahead and dominated in their respective fields....

One reason we became obsessed with the High School Musical franchise is the catchy tunes and relatable lyrics, and Disney Channel has done it once more with their show on Disney+, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. With all new characters, the plot tells the story of a high school who is putting on the musical of HSM in their drama program, and the show combines our old favorite songs with brand new music as well....

Hollywood is full of amazing female directors, though you may not know it due to the lack of recognition they receive after producing some quality cinema. Granted, the last couple of years have seen a big surge in female directors (and writers) getting some worthy recognition during awards season, though there is still a backlog of female directors that have paid their dues but have yet to be awarded any shiny statues or even heard of outside of the film-buff circuit....