The 10 Best Movies About Mentorship, Ranked

However, it soon turns out that the job is not at all what he anticipated. Based on stories from the 2000 collectionRope Burns: Stories from the CornerbyF.X. However, what truly sets Eastwood’s movie apart from the rest is its refusal to idealize mentorship. Image by Nimesh Niyomal Perera Whiplashis about the pursuit of perfection and obsession. Those fascinated by visual storytelling will findCinema Paradisoa deeply moving film. Elevated by beautiful cinematography and touching performances, this 1988 film has established itself as a must-see for cinephiles....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Alicia Long

The 10 Best Oscar Speeches of the 21st Century, Ranked

The most prestigious and coveted awards in not just Hollywood but the entire film industry. But for the actual winners, it’s a life-changing event. Sometimes, this turns out embarrassingly poorly. Custom Image by Nimesh Perera Indeed, it did. It’s how he finished his speech that really elevates it among most others of the 21st century. It’sa speech that definitely feels rehearsed, but there’s nothing wrong with that whenthe result is so powerful....

February 24, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Spencer Sanford

The 10 Best Sword Wielders in The Lord of the Rings, Ranked

R. R. Tolkien’s extensive collection of writings, he described many characters of various different races. Different races of humanoids tended to prefer particular weapons. The dwarves preferred axes, for example, while the elves preferred swords and bows. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Make no mistake:she definitely belongs on the battlefield. She participates in theBattle of Pelennor Fieldsand kills many orcs, even besting an oliphaunt in the movie. That alone speaks to her ability with a sword....

February 24, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Tony Bentley

The 10 Grossest Movies of the 2000s, Ranked

That probably sounds like dancing around a point, or the point, and thats because it is. But she believes the wooden baby is real, and then things start to build in intensity and unease. It starts with a horrifically graphic autopsy, after all, and only gets more revolting from there. Image via Nikkatsu If you havent seenMartyrs, you might not want to know why its here. You will not be hungry for hours once its over....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Jennifer Gonzalez

The 10 Most Unexpected Character Returns in TV Shows, Ranked

As death is a part of life, character departures are an inevitable part of our favorite TV shows. But sometimes, audiences bid farewell to a beloved character only for them to make a comeback. But he was a beloved character, and fans and other characters alike were sad to see him go. Image by Federico Napoli Cordelias character changed drastically, and her legacy remains complicated. After supposedly being murdered, Mona was revealed to be alive at the end of Season 5....

February 24, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Chad Brown

The Cast of ‘Warfare’ Is Prepared to Handle Any Surprises in New Character Posters

Moviegoers will experience the art of war this April in the upcoming filmWarfare. Written and directed byCivil WardirectorAlex Garlandin collaboration withRay Mendoza,Warfaretakes viewers into an Iraqi war zone in 2006. Below is the official film description previewing the events in the film, whosetrailer promises an adrenaline-filled experience. Image via A24 Each poster features the actor’s name, character name, OP, and role/rank/company. They also feature a distinct filter reminiscent of the 2000s battlefields....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Andrea Gray

The Harry Potter Films Absolutely Botched This Key Prophecy

TheHarry Potterfilms did an impressive job adapting the series, thoughmany pieces had to be left out. But after all he goes through to hear it, the prophecy gets little explanation. Neville was as likely to be the subject as Harry until the second part of the prophecy was fulfilled. Image by Collider Staff Legacy isn’t always so clear-cut. Voldemort could have just as easily attacked Neville, but he felt more threatened by Harry....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Tiffany Walker DDS

The Original ‘Anne of Green Gables’ Is Now Playing The Author Who Created Her

“She was extraordinarily intelligent, witty, observant. She had passionate affairs and lived in a time of great social upheaval and change. Shes a woman who speaks to our times. Image via IMDb ‘Anne With an E’ A Short-Lived but Beloved Adaptation of L.M. Montgomery’s Works Source:Variety Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast Image via Netflix

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Jennifer Hall

The Rock’s Got Big Things Cookin’ With His Production Company

Seven Bucks Production has found a new partner for their upcoming titles. According toDeadline, the production company created byDwayne JohnsonandDany Garciahas signed a first-look deal with 20th Television. Johnson is expected to become Maui once again for the upcoming live-action remake of the firstMoanamovie. Image via Amazon MGM Studios The Walt Disney Company also worked with Dwayne Johnson during the development ofJungle Cruise. The Rock came back to WWE during the road toWrestleMania XL....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Dana Lewis

The Top 10 Most-Streamed Movies Chart: Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz Punched, Kicked, and Soared Their Way Up to the Top

Sports and cartoons are taking over the week on streaming. IlluminationsDespicable Memovies and Disneys biggest hitsFrozenandMoanamake their mark on platforms. But its the Academy Award-nominatedThe Wild Robotthats taking the charts by storm. Image via Netflix Check out the top 10 most streamed movies in the US. Each pick comes with a quick summary to keep up with trends. With a variety of selections, theres a reason why audiences are tuning in to these trending movies....

February 24, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Brian Gilbert

This Blunt, Forgotten Billy Wilder and Marlene Dietrich Post-War Movie Created a Major Controversy — And Has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

There are few directors who remain as prolific and as fascinating asBilly Wilder. However,one picture that often gets overlooked is his dark comedy,A Foreign Affair. What Is A Foreign Affair About? Image via Paramount Pictures In true Wilder fashion, it is dripping with social commentary. However, audiences were also shown typical Hollywoodescapist films of the period. Wilders wish was granted, and he began work onA Foreign Affair. Image via Paramount Pictures...

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Carly Tapia

This Freudian Western Puts a New, Radical Spin on the Genre

Jeffords (Walter Huston) and his daughter, Vance (Barbara Stanwyck). Although Vance is the rightful heir to T.C. for his money.A battle of wills ensues between the father and daughter, leading to a shattering climax. Image via Paramount Pictures The war movie delivers a psychological complexity that’s startling for its era. Vance hurls a pair of scissors at Flo’s face, permanently disfiguring her, and T.C. retaliates by leading a raid on the Herraras, hanging Juan as his daughter watches....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Amanda Soto

This Gothic Horror From the Director of ‘Normal People’ Never Got the Respect It Deserves

Great acting is a matter of genes for the Gleeson family. The plot starts when the Ayres' maid becomes so paranoid that she feigns an illness. The Ayres household, or the Hundreds, is the perfect set location for such a classically gothic story. Image via Pathé Trapped inside this dilapidated estate, everyone, except Dr. Faraday, seems desperate for some air. Everyone who bemoaned the inclusion ofThe Little Strangerin the horror genre owes this movie a big fat apology....

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Joseph Page