While all movies generate a swirl of conflicting opinions, There are some movies that people generally agree are flawless from start to finish. Some may argue that perfection is an impossible standard, especially in an art form measured in emotion and personal connection. However, a more generous definition of perfection might suggest that there are many “perfect” movies. If a movie is designed to achieve all that it aims for, no matter what genre it is, it can be described as perfect. There are many great movies that fall short of perfection. for example, Breakfast at Tiffany’ss might be a…
Author: Ben Protheroe
Running gags can be especially rewarding for audiences who stick with a TV show for a long time, but they also run the risk of becoming stale over time. The best running gags on TV can constantly be reinvented and remixed so they stay fresh for years, but it’s not easy. More often than not, audiences eventually tire of running jokes, causing the show to drop them before they overstay their welcome. If a joke is not particularly funny the first time, there is a very small chance that it will make good material for a recurring gag. However, writers…
Apple TV’s sci-fi mystery show Sunny has earned positive reviews, but fans are eager to find other shows and movies that have similar atmospheres. Sunny Stars Rashida Jones as an American living in Japan who receives a mysterious robot companion after her husband disappears in a plane crash. SunnyThe season 1 finale provided a satisfying ending, and if there are plans for a season 2, the wait will be more than some fans can bear. Fortunately, there are many good options for fans who can’t get enough of Sunny. There are other shows and movies that have compelling mysteries set…
Sometimes a great villain is so compelling that they are brought back as an ally, or they undergo a redemption arc to save their reputations. In long-running franchises, popular villains can stick around in different ways. On the other hand, some characters go from evil to lovable in just one movie. These are usually some of the most interesting characters, because they are layered and multifaceted. Characters with both good and bad in them are more realistic, and seeing their transformative journey can make them the highlight of their movies or their franchises. Just because a character starts off as…
Some of the best mystery movies end on an ambiguous note, and this is especially powerful if they are based on real-life cases. While a grand finale that reveals the culprit can be immensely satisfying in the moment, many of the best mystery movies end without a clear resolution. No answer is ever as engaging as a good puzzle, and unsolved mysteries can stay with audiences for much longer. Movies based on true crime stories usually offer audiences more to chew on, and they can do their own research long after the credits roll. It’s also interesting to see how…
Animated sitcoms have carved their own niche in the landscape of television, and the genre has evolved a lot over the years. Starting with points like The Flintstones And The Jetsons In the 1960s, animated sitcoms presented a novel variation on a tired format. Animation allowed the show to tell stories and jokes that would be impossible in traditional live-action sitcoms. Still shows how The Simpsons, Family Guy And South Park Becoming popular in the 1990s, animated sitcoms took another big leap forward, with shows focused solely on adults. Nowadays, animated sitcoms are more common than ever before, since the…
Many sitcoms are about the humorous side of dating, and that means they often force some couples together who are a terrible match. Relationships are a rich vein of comedy because they have high stakes but are relatable to most people. Sitcoms like Friends, New Girl, How I Met Your Mother And more devote a lot of time to the romantic lives of their characters. While some TV couples should have broken up, either for the show or for themselves, some couples are so bad that they never should have gotten together in the first place. Sitcoms often push characters…
It’s often said that if life is a joke, death is the punch line, and many great sitcoms have found hilarious ways to kill off their characters over the years. Dark humor allows us to laugh at taboo subjects that people don’t like to talk about, and death is at the top of the list. Comedy has always had a perverse fascination with death, and there are many classic sitcoms that exploit this. Dark sitcoms often kill off minor characters in ridiculous ways to highlight the absurdity of the form and the fragile, fleeting nature of life. These jokes provide…
While a lot of mainstream animation can start to feel straight after a while, there are some movies that dare to be different. Animation offers filmmakers unlimited possibilities to explore. Given the medium’s potential, it’s a shame to see so many big-budget animated movies stick to the same playbook. However, some outstanding movies have broken the mold and influenced the entire industry. The history of animation is marked by several trendsetters who helped advance the medium. for example, Toy Story Ushered in the age of computer animation. Often, the most interesting animated movies aren’t the ones that come from big,…
While a lot of mainstream animation can start to feel straight after a while, there are some movies that dare to be different. Animation offers filmmakers unlimited possibilities to explore. Given the medium’s potential, it’s a shame to see so many big-budget animated movies stick to the same playbook. However, some outstanding movies have broken the mold and influenced the entire industry. The history of animation is marked by several trendsetters who helped advance the medium. for example, Toy Story Ushered in the age of computer animation. Often, the most interesting animated movies aren’t the ones that come from big,…