Classics

Why we love Kevin Smith’s movies so much

Clerks, featuring Askewniverse icons Jay and Silent Bob played by Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith respectively, is a staple indie movie loved by cinema buffs, geeks, and casual comedy enthusiasts alike. It was the influential film that put Kevin Smith, a now renowned American filmmaker, actor, and comedian adored by millions of fans across the

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Things in Mulan you only notice as an adult

The great thing about Disney cartoons is that they are always massively layered. There is so much for the kids to enjoy, but more than a few things aimed at us adults as well. This happens throughout the movies, and we often don’t realize until we watch them back as adults. For example, let’s take

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Most obvious product placements in movies ever

Have you ever found yourself watching a movie and cottoned on to something that just keeps coming up? All of a sudden, these magical films that have taken us to an entirely new land come crashing down thanks to their obvious product placements. In fact, so much so they can often be distracting. Just how

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Movies you didn’t know were based on books

In the age of technology, it’s easier than ever to escape to a whole new world. You can stick on a movie and take a trip to the Land of Oz or a little vacation to Wonderland, and you can now even pop on your VR headset and physically transport yourself into space or back

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The best films by Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle has directed some of the most iconic films in the history of cinema. We will bring you some of his most interesting work, which you may or may not be aware of. Boyle was born in Greater Manchester, England, and has directed many films with gritty undertones. The first movie he directed (Shallow

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Best live-action Disney films

Disney has come a long way from its silent cartoons and its page flip animation style to being the world’s biggest mass media corporation. Now the company continues to spread wonder through television shows as well as animated and live-action movies. Disney is currently in the process of remaking many of its older animated movies

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Things in Grease you only notice as an adult

It’s fair to say that Grease was the first great love of our lives… Well, Grease and Patrick Swayze. But, Grease is something we could always pop on and watch over and over again, and it would always put a smile on our faces. In fact, Grease is one of the most beloved and popular

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The story behind The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly will forever be known as the masterpiece movie it undoubtedly is. Lauded as perhaps the greatest Western ever made, the film catapulted its star Clint Eastwood to superstardom and cemented Sergio Leone’s status as one of the finest directors of all time. The movie is regularly cited on

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Timeless classics movies that you should know

Sometimes you’re just in the mood for a classic. It stands to reason that a classic of anything is timeless and will always have a place in the world – and this is particularly true when it comes to movies. There are so many modern releases that are just great, but, sometimes it’s only a

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Hermione vs. Harry: Who would win in a fight?

The Boy Who Lived vs. The Greatest Witch of Her Age. In the unlikely event that Harry Potter and Hermione Granger were ever to fight, who do you think would win? We think it would be a pretty easy fight, with one clear winner and here is why. A battle of words and wits Let’s

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The five most popular Star Trek costumes

Star Trek has had a tremendously beautiful legacy, not only through thought-provoking storytelling but also the amazing and often insane costumes. The Star Trek universe has literally hundreds of strange and silly costumes, and picking the best one can be challenging. Thankfully, we’ve risen to the challenge and rounded up the most popular Star Trek

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Top 5 movies from the ’80s you should rewatch as an adult

The ‘80s brought us many iconic movies we loved to watch as kids. They used a combination of fledgling computer animation and prosthetics to create some truly wonderful special effects. The movies we watched in the ‘80s all had a distinct feel to them, and while they were a bunch of fun they hit us

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The best Star Wars easter eggs

Easter egg is a common term coined in for something hidden within a piece of media. They are frequently found in movies and TV shows, and fans love discovering them and sharing them with fellow fans. Easter eggs can be jokes, references to other films, or special appearances of items or characters. With a sprawling

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