Often, the science fiction genre knows no bounds, allowing its fictional narrative to be set in the wildest places, but some Sci-fi films and TV shows Have opted for a more understandable setting - the moon. There are several different benefits to having a sci-fi story on the moon. First, the genre can sometimes be alienating to audiences unable to buy into the unrealistic and inaccurate aspects of sci-fi. The moon setting (somewhat) grounds the film in reality, making it easier for skeptical audiences to buy into the story. On the other hand, while the moon is such a familiar…
Author: Aryanna Alvarado
Siu-Wong Fan, also credited as Louis Fan in some of his work, is a martial artist and Hong Kong actor who made a name for himself as the titular character in Ricky-oh. Fan's father worked for the Shaw Brothers studio and, after learning wushu at a young age, it was clear that his talents were destined for film. While Fan has a prominent role in quite a few IP person movies, Most of his work is as a supporting character. Throughout his career, Fan has worked alongside some of the biggest kung fu movie stars of all time. Actors like…
The 90s saw the mainstream rise of martial artist actors like Jet Li and Jackie Chan, resulting in some of the best kung fu films to be released in the decade. TThe introduction of such stars and films brought increased interest in the genre and influenced a variety of American films.included The matrix. After the Bruce Lee-led revival of the genre in the 1970s and some truly great kung fu movies in the 1980s, the 1990s remained the Golden Age. Jackie Chan, Danny Yen and Jet Li dominated, as well as Michelle Yeoh, as Eastern and Western audiences were captivated…
Fox's crime drama Jail break ran for five original seasons in the mid-to-late 2000s and starred several actors with successful television careers. See the success of serialized shows like Lost And 24The network has faith in the success of Jail break. The series is set in prison and stars Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller as imprisoned brothers Lincoln Burrows and Michael Scofield. The former is accused of murder and sentenced to death, while the latter gets himself put in prison so he can break his brother, believing that he is innocent. The thrills and originality established in Jail break Season…
The buddy cop subgenre saw a rise in popularity during the '80s with films like 48 hours. And Beverly Hills Copand continued to find success decades later with some of the best examples of the 2000s. Although later films of the subgenre earned more criticism for being too derivative of earlier works, there are still plenty of entertaining examples to be found throughout the decade. Rush hour And Bad boys' Sequel films continued the adventures of fan-favorite buddy cop duos, while Films like Live free or die hard And 15 minutes Introduced completely new on-screen pairing. A fundamental component of…
The popularity of the West The genre has endured for decades, with some of the greatest films in the genre having literary roots. Authors like Lauran Paine and Ron Hansen have successfully captured the gritty landscape and character types of the Western genre in their writing and directors have elevated their work using their film knowledge. The Old West provides an ideal setting for themes of conflict and individualism. Directors like John Ford and the Coen brothers use their skills to actualize such factors in the visual medium. often, There are books that have been trying to expand the western…
Now, it's rarely surprising to see critics and audiences respond very differently to films, as seen in the inconsistent scores on sites like Rotten tomatoes. Although audiences are left scratching their heads most of the time at the considerably large amount of praise given to films that are supposed to be mediocre, there are times when the roles are reversed. Audiences are quick to respond positively to films that leave critics feeling unsatisfied. None of the selected films were panned by critics, but those few redeeming qualities are still not enough to earn a fresh score. There are many explanations…
The limitations that come with the television medium have not been enough to keep some made-for-television action films from holding up well to those released on the big screen. With TV films, audiences often expect a low-quality film, as the budget is minimal compared to that of a film released in theaters. However, there are some exceptions. Many made-for-television horror and sci-fi films have proven to have the same effect on audiences as big Hollywood releases. The same can be said for the action genre. Of course, a large screen is ideal for the fast pace and high levels of…
Big-budget action films are often associated with the summer, but several horror films over the years have proven that the spooky genre is just as in demand during the season. Although haunting stories are usually reserved for colder months, especially around Halloween, the necessary escape in a chilled theater from the outside heat may be a reason why horror films still find success in the summer. In addition, some films, viz Freddy vs. Jason And it, were highly anticipated by audiences, making the venture to the theaters a perfect group activity. The big releases and box office responses to such…
After a few acclaimed TV shows ended their run, their stories continued in the form of a TV movie. Consider the popularity of several television shows, A sequel series or film makes sense because audiences are eager for more content about their favorite characters. Most of the time, sequel films are not absolutely necessary and are released with the simple purpose of fulfilling the needs of fans. In the case of Mr. Monk's last caseThe character returned to TV screens, streaming on Peacock, as current events inspired an investigation into how the detective with multiple phobias would live during the…