Summary Philadelphia has been the setting of some of our favorite movies. More recently, Philly nativeM. Night Shyamalanhas used his home turf as the backdrop to several movies, includingThe Sixth SenseandUnbreakable. Image via Netflix It is even reminiscentDavid Fincher’s masterpieceSevenin this regard. What Is ‘In the Shadow of the Moon’ About? This actor got his start playing good guys and is now breaking bad… really bad. A Philadelphia police officer struggles with a lifelong obsession to track down a mysterious serial killer whose crimes defy explanation....

Summary “Opposites attract” is a line often thrown in the face of romance. But whatiftrue romance is actually between birds of a feather, despite their circumstances? The only ordinary thing about its romance is its outlandish characters embodying ordinary people. Image via B-Plan Distribution What Is ‘Fallen Leaves’ About? She works at a supermarket on a bad contract, packaging and arranging products for sale. Her already difficult world gets worse as she now has to look for another job....

What is ‘Knox Goes Away’ About? It’s a death sentence for him, but also his business. InKnox Goes Away, he’s menacing, reserved, and a little scary too. Image via FilmNation Entertainment His subtle portrayal of horror is all we need to know about Knox. One scene finds him exploding at a patron who looks at her in passing, beating him brutally. But, the film never overdoes it or allows Miles to become a caricature of an angry man....

StarringCharleton Hestonin the lead role,The Omega Manis at the top of the post-apocalyptic genre. A gang of homicidal mutants blame science for their condition and attempt to kill him. What Are The Mutants In ‘The Omega Man’? Image by Zanda Rice How Is ‘The Omega Man’ Different From Others In Its Genre? It can’t be THAT bad. There is also a greatphilosophical motifinThe Omega Manthat sets it apart from similar films....

Summary Back in 1994,Roland EmmerichandDean Devlinwowed sci-fi audiences withStargate. This original feature re-imagined ancient mythology as a reflection of not the divine, but the otherworldly. It turns out, Emmerich and Devlin had the whole thing figured out, untilStargate SG-1got in the way. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Before you hop through the gate, be sure you know where you’re going. Of course, by this time, MGM had alreadylaunched aStargatetelevision franchise, beginning with the famedStargate SG-1....

However,Dafoes lead role in thePaul Schradercrime dramaLight Sleepermay be one of the darkest of his entire career. What Is ‘Light Sleeper’ About? What’s better than method acting? Image via Fine Line Features Why Is Willem Dafoe So Compelling? Light Sleeperis available to stream on Tubi in the U.S. Watch on Tubi

The 90s were a decade of self-expression, coolness, and occasionally regrettable fashion choices. Less frequently discussed but no less pivotal are the cartoons based on movies. But this is not to say the rest ofThe Lion Kingcast were sidelined either. Image via Kids' WB Lydia is far more positive and upbeat, even if she retains her gothic interests and fashion. Still, it wasnt enough to catch on and has somewhat undeservedly become forgotten by audiences....

Sci-fi as a genre has been a mainstay ever since television became readily available. With all that in mind, here is a look at 15 sci-fi shows that have aged poorly. However, these desires come at a hefty price, and one that is not always financial. Image via Federico Napoli It has to first be said thatWestworld’s debut season is a work of genius. It is the sad decline of the show in the subsequent three seasons that places it on this list....

Dont forget to add these to your watchlist! Without further ado,here are the best 2024 shows on streaming. Survivors seek refuge from the deadly radiation in luxury underground bunkers. Image by Jefferson Chacon Simultaneously, Lord Corlyn Velaryon and Princess Raenys Targaryen blockade the Gullet with their fleet and dragons. The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. In Season 1, the James Beard Award-winning chef worked tirelessly to salvage his deceased brothers restaurant....

Content Warning: The article below mentions sexual assault and rape. TheRicochetorigin story gets even better, asDekker recalls hearing that the movie was “too grim” for Eastwood. Its attempt at being provocative no longer holds up. Image by Zanda Rice Yet, the effort is endearing. A District Attorney is terrorized by the criminal he put away years ago when he was a cop. What Is ‘Ricochet’ About? A District Attorney is terrorized by the criminal he put away years ago when he was a cop....

Since the dawn of the medium, the crime genre has been a staple of the industry. Filmmakers and studios haveaspired to craft the next great gangster moviefor each generation. Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac have been at the top of their game since the beginning. Custom Image by Zanda Rice After breaking out of prison and evading assassination attempts, he orchestrates a daring heist at a chemical plant. They rob trains because there is simply no other route to take....

A womanizer meets his match when he falls for a woman in debt to the mafia. What Is The Pick-up Artist About? Hes terrified of any deep commitment that could in any way put his carefree lifestyle to an end. Image by Zanda Rice The Oscar winner and MCU king does not disappoint. Given how genuinely obnoxious he was in the films earlier scenes, this was a necessary trait to define....

Between classics likeCriminal MindsandCSI,crime procedurals have always had a strong fan-base. Indeed, it’s hard to figure out why this show isn’t treated like a classic. But even that’s just scratching the surface. Image via Federico Napoli The only problem: they don’t have one. Where this episode deviates from the usualBlindspotstructure, it gets massive props purely for it being a Patterson-and-Rich-centric episode. Accompanied by the masterfully cinematic landscape of Peru, their witty banter shone throughout....