Movie characters often wear absurd and humorous costumes to parties, and in some cases, these looks can become more iconic than their everyday outfits. Not all films can pull off a funny costume, as the jokes have to work in-universe and on-screen. This eliminates the layer of ironic detachment that many comedies use, where the characters don't know that what they're doing is funny. Funny movie costumes mostly appear in comedies, as there aren't many dramas that can pass the time with a joke or a costume party. However, it often turns out that these are exactly the types of…
Author: Ben Protheroe
There are some movie sequels that elicit groans when they're announced, but not all of these sequels turn out as badly as expected. As Hollywood has accelerated the trend of producing sequels to beloved films, many people have grown tired of seeing a lack of originality. When some recent sequels were announced, they were immediately dismissed as an unjustified money grab, although there were some surprises. Legacy sequels tend to be subjected to more intense scrutiny than most other sequels, as fans of the original films sometimes feel like their favorites are being tampered with. Other surprising sequels in recent…
Will Ferrell is one of the funniest actors of his generation, with a list of successful comedy films that have aged brilliantly. Will Ferrell first came to prominence as a cast member in Saturday night live in the 1990s. He had some minor film roles during this period, such as his memorable cameos in two Austin Powers films and his extravagant villainous role in Zoolander, but he didn't make his best films until he left SNL. Will Ferrell's best comedy films often see him playing ignorant childish characters, as in Talladega Nights: Ricky Bobby's Ballad and Step Brothers. Ferrell may…
Many of the most exciting films scheduled for 2025 are sequels, including some that are bringing back long-dormant franchises. Sequels can always be marked on the calendar well in advance, as audiences know roughly what's coming up. Before any other 2025 movies start generating buzz and releasing trailers, fans know that some upcoming sequels promise fun. Like any other year, 2025 will see some big franchises returning with blockbuster sequels. Mission: Impossible and Captain America will excite action fans, while avatar and Jurassic World appear to be some of the biggest sci-fi films of the year. There are also some…
Disney is famous for creating beloved animated classics that audiences want to return to again and again. Many people find a lot of comfort in the Disney style, with its bright colors, iconic music, and warm, emotional morals. A big part of comfort is nostalgia, so everyone will have their favoritesbut there are some Disney animated films that are better suited to cheering people up in the most difficult times. A good comfort film should be easy to wrap around. Disney often manages to provide some relatively low-stakes dramas that still deliver a touching message about family, friendship, or life…
The best movie endings are often the ones that allow the audience to fill in the gaps, and showing just a few more seconds would ruin them. These endings leave the audience desperate to find out what happens next. In many cases, simply showing what happens wouldn’t be as interesting as letting people decide for themselves. It also invites people to think about the story and characters in more depth. Whether it’s a cliffhanger ending or something intentionally ambiguous, there are plenty of great films that end at the perfect moment. If the directors had gone the more traditional route…
The 1970s were a great decade for cinema, and some classics won over audiences from the first scene. Directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Dario Argento, and Steven Spielberg produced some iconic moments before their stories really began. There have been great opening scenes in hundreds of films, but the 1970s may have produced more than the average decade. Opening scenes can set the atmosphere of a film from the first minute, as well as grabbing the audience’s attention. Some directors take this opportunity to present their main characters in interesting ways, such as The godfather focuses on Vito Corleone, or…
Fans can quickly form opinions about sitcom couples, but some of them shouldn’t be judged without some more thought. Sometimes the very idea of ​​two characters getting together is so unexpected and strange that fans decide they are against the relationship before even giving them a chance. If these couples are given time to develop naturally, they can be surprisingly good for each other. There have been a lot of bad sitcom couples that just don’t seem right for each other from the start. However, just because a couple isn’t right for each other doesn’t mean they’re not right for…
Hollywood couples sometimes bring their relationships to work, resulting in natural on-screen chemistry. Acting couples are nothing new, of course. The media has focused on famous relationships many times over the years, and couples like Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor or Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart gained a lot of attention when they decided to work together. In the 21st century, famous couples still like to team up on screen when they get the chance. This isn’t always the case, as some couples prefer to keep their business and personal lives separate, but some couples work together brilliantly. Actors who…
Often, the best movie villains are those who reflect the heroes’ core characteristics. By acting as a foil, villains can highlight the protagonist’s flaws or they can act as a cautionary tale about what could happen to heroes if they stray too far from the light. The most interesting villains in cinema tend to be those who share a deep connection with the heroes, as if they were two sides of the same coin. Great movie villains must seem as nuanced and realistic as the protagonists, or else the entire conflict can fizzle out. While pure evil villains have their…