These days it seems like comic book movies are more popular than ever, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the behemoth that just keeps on rolling. Some people prefer movies that are a little more original, however, there is something to be said for adaptations, and graphic novels are one of the more successful and
In Hollywood, Stephen King is generally the author who is the king (sorry) of adaptation. Indeed, countless works of King’s have been adapted to both movies and TV shows; it’s fair to say he’s the master, especially of horror. But, in recent years we have seen a new kid on the block, so to speak.
With so many movie genres out there, it’s impossible to decide which kind of movie we love the most. After all, you can’t go wrong with a good ol’ comedy. A rom-com will always put a smile on your face. A superhero movie will always get your blood pumping, and horror movies will always put
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
Neo-noir is a term used to describe a very specific style of filmmaking, that borrows heavily from film noir motifs, but also updates to present day/time as well. Basically, contemporary noir would be the best way of describing and defining neo-noir as a term. These are some of the most interesting and visually dynamic movies
The Twilight Zone was an American science-fiction show that first aired in the 1950s. It was considered one of the most groundbreaking TV shows of all time. The series has been remade on two occasions – once in the 1980s, and once in 2002, but the original remains the best. Widely considered to be one
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.
For the last few years, Netflix has been steadily pumping out original content – at times releasing some of the most original and engaging shows and films in contemporary media. Luckily, Netflix hasn’t restricted itself, gladly wading into all sorts of genres – which includes horror. Horror is perhaps the most powerful genre around –
A lot of people watch TV to relax, but some of us love it when a show challenges our brains. Mystery programs are great for that. They provide compelling drama with storylines that are hard to figure out and impossible to stop thinking about. While we usually fail to work out the mysteries, sometimes we’re
The X-Files premiered all the way back in 1993 (that makes us feel pretty darn old now) and went on to become one of the greatest cult TV shows of all time. Who didn’t love following the adventures of Mulder and Scully to see if they could find the truth in their investigations? We were
Ah, Hollywood. The place where people go to achieve their dreams and reach their goals. You might have heard of people going through extreme transformations to become a character for a movie, but what about when it takes a whole team of makeup artists to transform these stars into the roles they’re about to play?
Famous for his twist endings, you have most likely seen at least one of M. Night Shyamalan’s movies in the past, and despite some touch and go moments, he does seem to be back in the game somewhat. Here is our list of what we consider to be the best M. Night Shyamalan flicks –
If you pride yourself on being a super geek, there’s a high chance that you’ve been pretty darn excited to learn everything there is to know about this year’s Comic-Con. Yes, if you didn’t get the chance to don your coolest cosplay and mingle with some like-minded individuals, you may have simply tried to forget
The Blair Witch Project was the first film of its kind. We followed three friends, Heather, Josh, and Mike, and their efforts to track down the mythical sorceress known as the Blair Witch. We were taken to the town of Burkittsville – the location the witch is believed to reside. The trio convinced audiences the
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