Even when a film genre seems to have gone out of fashion, all it takes is one big hit for it to be reborn. Sometimes a film can breathe new life into an entire genre by introducing a new approach. It's natural for audiences to tire of certain genres if there aren't enough new ideas, and any genre can become obsolete within a few years. The flip side is that a genre can come back into fashion in an instant. Genres go in and out of fashion and there is no certainty that the public's tastes will remain the same.…
Author: Ben Protheroe
Even when a film genre seems to have gone out of fashion, all it takes is one big hit for it to be reborn. Sometimes a film can breathe new life into an entire genre by introducing a new approach. It's natural for audiences to tire of certain genres if there aren't enough new ideas, and any genre can become obsolete within a few years. The flip side is that a genre can come back into fashion in an instant. Genres go in and out of fashion and there is no certainty that the public's tastes will remain the same.…
Space exploration films have the power to appeal to audiences more than many other genres because they speak to the deep human sense of wonder and apprehension. As the world becomes more connected and less mysterious, outer space represents the few remaining mysteries in our universe. The scale of the cosmos lends itself to stories of optimism and despair, and space exploration films can be science fiction or more realistic dramas. 1902 A trip to the moon shows that space exploration has been part of science fiction cinema since the beginning of cinema. Although films have become longer, more complex,…
Space exploration films have the power to appeal to audiences more than many other genres because they speak to the deep human sense of wonder and apprehension. As the world becomes more connected and less mysterious, outer space represents the few remaining mysteries in our universe. The scale of the cosmos lends itself to stories of optimism and despair, and space exploration films can be science fiction or more realistic dramas. 1902 A trip to the moon shows that space exploration has been part of science fiction cinema since the beginning of cinema. Although films have become longer, more complex,…
Some films appear to have sequel potential before they're even released, and 2025 could see the emergence of several major new franchises. Only a few films are built with the potential to become a franchise. These films often need big stars, a premise that can support sequels and spin-offs, and broad box office appeal. With all three of these elements, a film can smell like a hit months in advance. There are plenty of exciting franchises returning in 2025, but the year could also usher in some new ones. As the 2025 release calendar continues to fill out, there are…
Old Hollywood is associated with glamor and romance, and many of the era's great classics are still worth watching in the 21st century. Also known as the Golden Age of Hollywood, Old Hollywood was pigeonholed by the studio system, which signed multi-picture deals to major movie stars and directors. There is some debate about when exactly it ended, but New Hollywood emerged sometime during the 1960s. Since Old Hollywood's heyday occurred between the 1930s and 1950s, it's natural that some of the era's biggest films don't perform as well today. Modern audiences have different tastes, but there are still plenty…
Old Hollywood is associated with glamor and romance, and many of the era's great classics are still worth watching in the 21st century. Also known as the Golden Age of Hollywood, Old Hollywood was pigeonholed by the studio system, which signed multi-picture deals to major movie stars and directors. There is some debate about when exactly it ended, but New Hollywood emerged sometime during the 1960s. Since Old Hollywood's heyday occurred between the 1930s and 1950s, it's natural that some of the era's biggest films don't perform as well today. Modern audiences have different tastes, but there are still plenty…
There have been many great sci-fi comedies over the past decade, from underrated gems to award winners and summer blockbusters. Sci-fi comedies are often best when they balance their two genres well. Films like Back to the future and Men in black, for example, they have exciting stories and intriguing sci-fi concepts, as well as great jokes and strong comedic performances. Over the past 10 years, sci-fi comedies have been used to lovingly poke fun at the genre, but sci-fi has also been used as a cover to facilitate a lot of social commentary and satire. Films like Sorry to…
Ridley Scott's career dates back to the 1970s, and he has directed many blockbusters over the years that have a lot of rewatch value. Ridley Scott's best films span a wide range of genres. He began his career with science fiction classics Foreigner and Blade runnerbut he later gained a reputation for historical epics such as Gladiator, and he has also directed crime thrillers, comedies, and a few fantasy films. Ridley Scott has a track record of box office success, proving that his films are often extremely popular. Naturally, this means they're often worth watching again and again. Whether he's…
The holidays can often be a very nostalgic time for people, and nothing brings back as many childhood memories as old cartoons. For people of all ages, rewatching childhood TV shows can unlock old memories of vacations past. Cartoons seem particularly suited to this, for whatever reason, so animated shows from 20 or 30 years ago are always great to watch at Christmas. Many old animated shows had Christmas specials or other holiday episodes at some point, and there were some recurring themes. Referencing an older generation of Christmas animation, many of these cartoons use poetry and music, even though…