As underrated ‘90s teen dramas go, My So-Called Life was perhaps the peak. Coming out in 1994, and running for just one season, the show starred a young Claire Danes as conflicted teen Angela Chase. The show was well ahead of its time, exploring themes like school violence, intimate relations, substance abuse issues, and child
Who’d be a director, eh? Between having to deal with diva movie stars, studio interference, belligerent screenwriters, and an out-of-control budget, it’s a wonder these movies get made at all. It must be frustrating putting your all into directing a movie, only to have the studio order cuts, cuts, cuts. But, this is the reality
Who doesn’t love a good legal thriller? And, when it comes to fictionalized stories of law and corruption, John Grisham is the go-to guy. Author and attorney Grisham first found success in 1989 with the release of his debut novel A Time to Kill. Since then he has penned over two dozen legal novels, as
We all have movies we would class as being our favorites. Some of them are certainly guilty pleasure films, others are movies we have watched since childhood, and they have become ingrained in our psyche. Now, when you are younger, you don’t tend to give much thought to how well a movie performs, or how
When you sit down to watch a movie you know from the first ten minutes or so if you’re going to like it or not. With that in mind, it’s essential for filmmakers to make sure they appeal to their audience in the opening sequence to draw them into the story and ensure they stay
David Lynch is one of the great minds of modern cinema, and one of the most unusual and cerebral filmmakers of all time. Renowned as one of the great storytellers of his age, David Lynch has developed a reputation for being one of the most unique directors in the industry. His work has met with
Some of the best movies out there are one that speak to us on a personal level. They are a great way of teaching us valuable life lessons and giving us a moral message. Films about young friendships capture our imaginations and played a big role in our lives as children. These movies have helped
Beauty and the Beast has got to be one of the most iconic films in the pantheon of Disney movies, as well as a hugely popular and classic fairytale. But, we bet you weren’t aware that, aside from the original Disney flick, a 2012 TV series, and the recent live-action remake, there was also a
Stephen King is considered the Godfather of modern horror and has written some of the most iconic and influential novels of the past thirty years. Not only have we had some incredible novels from the master of suspense, but, we have also had some excellent adaptations as well, for the big screen and the small.
Stranger Things is our new obsession, and it should be yours too! Anyone who’s anyone has been on Netflix, binge-watching the awesome ‘80s sci-fi hit over the past week or two. The first season was an unexpected success for Netflix, and the company was quick to market the second season, which was released at the
Nic Cage is definitely something of an acquired taste these days. Bursting onto the scene as a promising young actor, Cage lit up Tinseltown and bagged an Academy Award in 1994. However, the recent decade has seen him retreat to the relative ease and safety of the home video market. In spite of this, or
There are so many actors working in the industry, but we only really know of a handful of them. Many stars work for years in obscurity before they actually become well-known and achieve the success and recognition so many of them crave. A lot of actors will land an iconic role, and it will catapult
Whenever there are lists compiled of the greatest movies of all time, there is one name that is simply inescapable. Since its release in 1941, Citizen Kane has become one of the most revered and celebrated movies in Hollywood history. All art is subjective, of course, it is, but it’s clear that Citizen Kane has
When you were younger, there was a high chance your parents struggled to get you to read anything that had words on it – let alone a whole children’s book to yourself! Ironically, most of us now crave fifteen minutes alone to catch up on our favorite crime thriller to find out who really dunnit.
Perhaps you have always had dreams of reaching the heights of Hollywood, but worry that your goals might be slipping further and further away? Have no fear; the glitz and glamor aren’t just for the youngins anymore. No, these actors got a late start on their careers at over 30, and have proved to the
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