Over the four seasons so far, true detective has provided many brilliant episodes for fans of the crime anthology show. Season 1 is generally recognized as true detectives best season, with the dynamic between Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey making the most of a compelling mystery, but the show’s other seasons also had plenty of great moments. true detective Season 5 is currently in the works, although very little is known about the cast or the story. Since the last four seasons took place in different time periods and different places, it’s hard to know what to expect from the…
Author: Ben Protheroe
Harrison Ford has played action heroes and daring adventurers throughout his career, but he’s also an underrated comedic actor. Anyone who has seen Ford’s interviews and press junkets knows that he has a dry sense of humor, but he often hides that side of himself in his movies. Many of his action thrillers showcase his skills as a dramatic actor without letting him display his considerable comedy chops. Harrison Ford’s best movies tend to show both sides of his talents as an actor. He is most famous for playing Han Solo and Indiana Jones, and these characters have a lot…
Some movies are tailor-made for the big screen, especially sci-fi movies. While streaming has changed the landscape of cinema, there are still some movies that deserve to be watched on the biggest screen possible. Movie theaters offer an immersive experience that very few people are able to replicate at home. Streaming robs some movies of their weight and spectacle. Sci-fi movies often rely on eye-popping visuals, which makes them uniquely suited for a big screen experience. Action and horror movies also tend to benefit from being watched in theaters, while some other genres are not as severely impacted. Although streaming…
Some movies are tailor-made for the big screen, especially sci-fi movies. While streaming has changed the landscape of cinema, there are still some movies that deserve to be watched on the biggest screen possible. Movie theaters offer an immersive experience that very few people are able to replicate at home. Streaming robs some movies of their weight and spectacle. Sci-fi movies often rely on eye-popping visuals, which makes them uniquely suited for a big screen experience. Action and horror movies also tend to benefit from being watched in theaters, while some other genres are not as severely impacted. Although streaming…
Summary Hype can make or break a movie – only the rare few can exceed expectations. Few films live up to the excitement, delighting fans and critics. Excitement for a movie can be based on big names, franchises or a killer premise. Most film fans know the feeling of being disappointed by an overhyped movie, but there are some movies that exceed their high expectations. Fans can get excited for movies for all sorts of reasons. Often, big franchises and big actors are enough to generate a certain level of interest, but a great marketing campaign and a killer hook…
Action movies tend to be excluded from discussions of great art movies, but there are some exceptions to this rule. Some people look down on the action genre due to the perception that action offers little more than cheap thrills. While action movies are consistently big box-office juggernauts, their general appeal shouldn’t preclude them from being appreciated for their filmmaking prowess and their aesthetic design. Many action movies are happy to be dismissed by critics, as long as they find their audience. However, there are some action movies that should also be considered works of great artistry. By questioning the…
The best heist movies fuse elements of many different genres. They encompass a wide range of stories and filmmaking styles because they are so adaptable. As long as a team of characters is all working together to steal something, it falls under the category of a heist movie. The genre is not limited to any tone, time period or particular style. Of course, the heist genre has more than its fair share of stereotypes, but the best filmmakers know how to use these to their advantage. The heist genre has produced some of cinema’s most gripping thrillers and some of…
Regular show is one of the most surreal shows to find a home on a children’s network. The show follows two friends, Mordecai and Rigby, who work as groundskeepers in a large park. Their friends and coworkers include a gumball machine, an albino gorilla that skips everywhere, and a ghost that gives high-fives. This barely scratches the surface of Regular showIt’s weird. Although the finale first aired 7 years ago, Regular show is getting rebooted. This is likely a response to the show’s immense popularity on streaming platforms. over the years, Regular show has developed an audience well beyond its…
Summary Not all great movies succeed at the box office; Quality does not always equal profit. Timing and marketing play a big role in the success of a movie, not just the content. Flops can become classics, with films like Scott Pilgrim & Blade Runner 2049 still praised years later. Movies should not be defined by their financial performance, as some big movies of the 2010s were seen as commercial failures at the time. A movie’s box office receipts don’t always reflect its quality. Timing and marketing are two huge factors that can influence how much money a movie makes,…
A big twist can improve a movie in an instant, but the best filmmakers use foreshadowing to drop clues about their twists beforehand. Although it is always shocking to add a huge twist at the end of a movie, it is important that a movie does the work to earn the moment. Otherwise, the twist may seem like a cheap trick that comes out of nowhere. A good twist has to do with the rest of the movie. Directors and writers often play games with their audience if they know a twist is coming at the end. This often means…