This article contains discussions of mental illness and MAJOR SPOILERS to Before! Billy Cristal Before follows the connection between a child psychologist named Eli and his young patient named Noah, leading to a strange ending that explores themes of reincarnation and trauma. The Apple TV+ Original miniseries begins with Noah showing up a few times at Eli's house, despite the two not knowing each other. He then agrees to accept Noah as a patient. However, he soon discovers that he and Noah have a strange, almost paranormal connection that dates back to a farmhouse. Throughout the series, Eli realizes that…
Author: Dani Kessel Odom
Warning: This article includes MAJOR SPOILERS for Mufasa: The Lion King! The Lion Kingprequel, Mufasa: The Lion KingIt massively changes the story of how Mufasa became king of the Pride Lands, retelling the story that audiences have loved for three decades. When Disney announced Mufasa: The Lion King, fans of the franchise were excited at the idea of hearing Mufasa's story. Between the voice acting and writing by the late James Earl Jones, the film presented Mufasa as lovable, warm, and strong. However, concern grew when the preview for Mufasa: The Lion King made it known that Mufasa was “Born…
Rory Gilmore may have many fantastic qualities in Gilmore Girls it makes her beloved, but some of her behaviors and choices would never work if the show came out today. Although each character in Gilmore Girls is important to the plot in some way, Lorelai and Rory Gilmore's mother-daughter relationship is the heart of the series. Without any of the characters, the show wouldn't work. Both characters go through ups and downs, growing throughout the series. Unsurprisingly, many fans connected with Rory, the studious teenager with big aspirations. In many ways, Rory starts out as a blank slate for viewers…
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Mufasa: The Lion King! Mufasa: The Lion King centers on the titular lion and his brother Taka trying to reach the legendary land, Milele; however, it takes more than them to get there for the place to become the Pride Lands. In 2019, Disney created a live-action adaptation of the 1994 animated film The Lion King, bringing mixed reviews. Instead of simply adapting the sequel for the big screen, the production company created an original story that shifts the focus away from Simba and highlights his father's childhood. Mufasa's path from lost child to…
The enemies-to-lovers trope is extremely popular among fans of romantic comedies, but some films do it better than others. Romantic comedies have been around in Hollywood almost as long as movies, with the first two – Sherlock Jr. and shy girl – released as silent films in 1924. The films are popular among audiences due to their balanced combination of romance, drama and comedy. However, the wide variation in tropes also makes the films compelling. One of the most popular tropes in romantic comedy films is enemies to lovers. Enemies-to-lovers romantic comedies are the perfect choice to watch after a…
The enemies-to-lovers trope is extremely popular among fans of romantic comedies, but some films do it better than others. Romantic comedies have been around in Hollywood almost as long as movies, with the first two – Sherlock Jr. and shy girl – released as silent films in 1924. The films are popular among audiences due to their balanced combination of romance, drama and comedy. However, the wide variation in tropes also makes the films compelling. One of the most popular tropes in romantic comedy films is enemies to lovers. Enemies-to-lovers romantic comedies are the perfect choice to watch after a…
The enemies-to-lovers trope is extremely popular among fans of romantic comedies, but some films do it better than others. Romantic comedies have been around in Hollywood almost as long as movies, with the first two – Sherlock Jr. and shy girl – released as silent films in 1924. The films are popular among audiences due to their balanced combination of romance, drama and comedy. However, the wide variation in tropes also makes the films compelling. One of the most popular tropes in romantic comedy films is enemies to lovers. Enemies-to-lovers romantic comedies are the perfect choice to watch after a…
The enemies-to-lovers trope is extremely popular among fans of romantic comedies, but some films do it better than others. Romantic comedies have been around in Hollywood almost as long as movies, with the first two – Sherlock Jr. and shy girl – released as silent films in 1924. The films are popular among audiences due to their balanced combination of romance, drama and comedy. However, the wide variation in tropes also makes the films compelling. One of the most popular tropes in romantic comedy films is enemies to lovers. Enemies-to-lovers romantic comedies are the perfect choice to watch after a…
Instead of bringing back Gilmore Girls: A year in the life In season two, I'd rather see a revival of Amy Sherman-Palladino's underrated 2012 show that was canceled after one season. Like an obstinate Gilmore Girls fan, I, like many others, wanted nothing more than to return to Stars Hollow and see the characters I love. Unfortunately, I'm one of the many fans who thought the revival was bad and look to theories about A year in the life to make it more enjoyable. The humor was outdated, the character growth was minimal, and the “thirty-something gang” felt like a…
After years only available on Netflix, Gilmore Girls has a new streaming homepage, which is perfectly synchronized for new viewers and new viewers alike. The family drama aired on The WB and later The CW from 2000 to 2007, winning the hearts of viewers and becoming a cultural cornerstone. Since then, the fandom has only continued to grow over time. After nine years, the cast came together for a Netflix-exclusive revival called A Year in the Life, which may not have been well-received, but it brought in a whole new generation of fans. Walmart even reunited two Gilmore Girls actors…