Author: Alexander Valentino

THE Avengers The films often contain some of the MCU’s most spectacular action set pieces, leading to some jaw-dropping displays of power from its heroes and villains. Of all the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the ambitious Avengers crossovers have consistently featured the biggest and most impressive battles. These fights and encounters constitute the most incredible feats of strength, durability, and expression of power in the entire series. Admittedly, many of the most impressive displays of power shown in the Avengers films revolve around the Infinity Stones that appear in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. This makes sense…

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Scott Adkins is a modern legend of martial arts movieswith his best fights on screen alongside some of the biggest names in the genre. The British actor and martial artist got his start in film in the Hong Kong kung fu film scene of the early 2000s, having early opportunities to work with legends such as Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. However, it wasn’t until his villainous portrayal of mad Russian wrestler Yuri Boyka in Indisputable series that he became a regular in some of Hollywood’s biggest unarmed combat sequences. Throughout Scott Adkins’ long filmography, he has locked arms with…

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Robert Englund is a horror cinema icon, and not just because of his most obvious role. Starting out in the horror films of the late ’70s and early ’80s, it wasn’t until the American actor was cast in the role of Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street films he became a household name, bringing the scarred, pun-filled dream demon to life with macabre charisma. However, Freddy Krueger isn’t Robert Englund’s only horror film to fame, appearing in a wide variety of other roles in similar horror films. Because of how iconic Freddy Krueger is as a horror movie…

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Westerns has a knack for character introductions, with the genre being strangely good at quickly establishing what to expect from a new cowpoke. The beloved tropes of the Western are very particular, possessing some of the most specific conventions of any category of film. The iconic image of a lone gunman bursting through the double doors of a bar, only to be greeted with blank stares as the music stops and the patrons rage, is iconic enough to be a cliché parodied countless times in other forms of media. Some of the best Westerns of all time feature splendid character…

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As a master of suspense, it’s no surprise that Alfred Hitchcock is behind some phenomenal horror films, perfect for Halloween. The iconic English director is known as one of the greatest minds to ever be behind the camera, especially when it comes to his terrifying thrillers. From Alfred Hitchcock’s murder mysteries to his more straightforward horror films, the man’s filmography is a perfect library to draw on during spooky season. Admittedly, by modern standards, Alfred Hitchcock’s work can sometimes seem quite tame, extremely terrifying at the time of its release, but noticeably aged. Still, his scariest films offer some level…

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No matter how large the various cinematographic ventures of Batman are, his narratives aren’t always exactly airtight, with many plot holes being discovered in his most famous films over the years. With each Batman film released, a new interpretation of Gotham City’s mythos is offered for audiences to chew on, with gripping narratives that often put the lives of the entire city at risk. Unfortunately, Batman’s on-screen stories don’t always make perfect sense, as some of them feature alarming discrepancies in logic or narrative. Plot holes in Batman films come in many flavors. Sometimes these are narrative errors that are…

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hell boy He earned his recognition as a comic book icon with incredible cinematic scenes in his various adaptations, always promising at least one cool or memorable moment in his films. Called to Earth to be a demon of destruction, Hellboy was raised by humans to become the Paranormal Research and Defense Bearau’s most talented paranormal investigator. With the launch of Hellboy: The Crooked Man, the character now has four feature film appearances, not to mention two straight-to-DVD animated films, all of which contain incredibly cool scenes. Admittedly, like comic book movies, most of Hellboy’s coolest cinematic scenes revolve around…

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THE DC Universe has a special talent for making films with brilliant performances, although not all of the franchise’s great actors receive what they deserve for a phenomenal interpretation of the character. It’s easy to remember some of the DC Universe’s best cinematic performances, with Christian Bale’s Batman, Heath Ledger’s Joker, and Christopher Reeves’ Superman all coming to mind in conversation. However, there are so many unsung heroes from the various DC cinematic universes who never received the recognition they deserved for their fantastic character work. Actors working under the DC banner have been unfairly covered up for a number…

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Horror and adventure initially don’t seem like the best combination of film genres on paper, but in practice, the horror-adventure subgenre has resulted in some legendary films. The best adventure films are full of excitement, peril and peril, characterized by unknown journeys in hostile environments with memorable characters and threatening dangers. Horror adventure films take the idea a step further, removing the four-quadrant appeal of the genre, making the obstacles faced by the protagonists even more visceral and terrifying. Maintaining a sense of fear and a sense of adventure can often be a difficult balance to strike. Compared to other…

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Between horror movie subgenres, body horror is one of the most revolting, with the most prominent offenders standing the test of time as deliciously gross films. Body horror is a term that encompasses a wide range of frightening subject matter, from disgusting inhumane transformations of flesh to traditional blood and gore rendered in increasingly creative ways. The more gruesome body horror scenes tend to lean toward the former, creating some of the genre’s standout films that have withstood centuries of scrutiny. Interestingly, despite relying on special effects to work, some of the best body horror films are mired in practical…

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