Finding a satisfying ending to a film is no easy task. The pressure on the filmmakers to make this happen is immense, as they know that the ending will probably be the part that impresses the audience the most. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the final moments before the credits roll leave viewers with a positive impression of the film. Just as easily as a bad ending can ruin an otherwise excellent film, a spectacular ending has the power to improve the overall quality of an otherwise underwhelming film. Even some of the greatest directors of all time…
Author: Eli Morrison
While they may not be for everyone, there are countless reasons to love horror films and some particularly twisted horror films deserve more than one viewing. The entire genre is dedicated to thrilling audiences, giving them the scares they crave. Whether they use strange creatures from other worlds, disturbing methods of dark psychological horror, or something in between, many horror films have consistently scared their viewers over the years. Unfortunately, there is a big downside to many films that fall into this unique genre. Because horror films often rely on suspense and the element of surprise, many of them, unfortunately,…
Nowadays, it is not very uncommon for popular TV shows to inspire spin-off shows. These new series, although they have their own stories, typically feature characters or settings that appeared in the previous shows that inspired them. What is rarer, however, is when the spinoff manages to maintain the same level of quality as the original. Too often, TV networks just try to capitalize on the preexisting popularity of a character or setting and fail to deliver their own entertaining stories. Happily, Some of the best spinoffs manage to impress, using preexisting characters but still managing to create inventive new…
A good foreshadowing can make any movie even more fascinating to watch. These subtle clues about events yet to come will often go over the audience’s mind the first time around, but can be exciting to warning after a new observation. After all, these brief moments could prove that the filmmakers knew exactly what they were doing all along, having thought about exactly how the film would end from the moment it began. Some iconic films, however, take this idea even further. Every now and then, a film is made that subtly reveals important details of the ending in the…
There’s nothing like a good, well-executed twist in a movie. The best ones manage to completely change the way the audience understands the plot, characters or various other elements of the film. The film’s best plot twists not only shock its viewers, but also evoke an intense reaction that is sure to keep the film circulating in their minds long after the credits roll. Unsurprisingly, most of the big twists come near the end of the film, when the audience thinks they have the story completely figured out. However, every now and then, filmmakers go a step further, waiting until…
When it comes to acting in a big movie, one of the most important qualities actors can have is excellent chemistry with their co-stars. Even some of the greatest performers of all time can struggle on camera when they can’t strike a good rhythm with the other cast members, which has led to some infamous feuds between co-stars. When actors mesh perfectly, however, it can be pure magic to watch them perform. However, these connections don’t always appear out of nowhere. Sometimes great on-screen chemistry is the product of great off-screen chemistry. Over the years, many famous movie co-star couples…
The objective of horror movies It was always the same thing: entertaining the public by scaring them. Genre fans love sitting back with a bowl of popcorn and letting these films do what they do best. They may not be for everyone, but horror films, especially those considered masterpieces, are among the most effective ways to get satisfying chills whenever the mood strikes. But as the genre has evolved over time, one fact has become increasingly clear: there is more than one way to scare people. While shocking jump scares and gross amounts of blood can be highly effective at…
Movie lovers and thrill seekers are probably well aware of the main Upcoming changes coming to some of the most important theme parks in the United States. Both Disney World, Disneyland and Universal Studios have recently revealed big new additions to their ever-expanding parks, promising to offer a wide variety of new attractions based on everything from classic monster movies to modern family favorites. With these exciting new changes on the horizon, many movie lovers started thinking about what other films (and not just the Disney or Universal ones) they would like to see new attractions based. While not every…
In recent years, Broadway began shifting its focus to a new way of attracting people to its theaters: adapting popular films into live plays and musicals. By capitalizing on the pre-existing fan bases of the films that inspired them, many of these shows have become huge successes, both critically and commercially. After all, some beloved films seem born to have their stories told on stage. Some of these movies-turned-Broadway shows, however, were actually big surprises for audiences, including fans of the original films. For many, especially those who are not actively invested in the theater world, It can be difficult…
It’s no secret that a large part DisneyThe company’s revenue in recent years has come from reboots of previous films. Of Cinderella to The Lion King and beyond, Disney has been producing live-action remakes of several of its classic animated filmswith even more of these projects currently underway. However, we have to start wondering if straight-up, live-action recreations are really the most effective way for Disney to bring these classic stories back to life. With many of the live-action remakes receiving less-than-stellar reviews, one must begin to question whether Disney should consider exploring an alternative path. Fortunately, a Disney property…