Dances with wolves is surprisingly similar to the novel on which it is based, but multiple differences still separate them. Considered one of Costner’s best Western films, Dances with Wolves was the first film that the actor himself directed. While Dances with wolves is a bit controversial now for its depiction of Native American characters, it was a landmark debut, winning seven Oscars, including Best Picture. Costner’s Later Films Have Never Been Equaled Dances with Wolves, which has a positive score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes. Dances with wolves began as a script by writer Michael Blake, a friend of…
Author: Faith Roswell
Some incredibly inspiring films focus on writers and their writing in several different ways. The creative process can be fascinating, although audiences typically only see the result. Although there are many films based on bestselling novels, they are not always as well received as their source material, with some successful books failing as films. While some films have changed the book and made it better, some filmmakers have taken a different approach to telling a writer’s story, focusing less on the book and more on the writer behind it. The story of how a writer creates their works can be…
New concept art for Avatar: Fire and Ash appears to suggest a possible alliance between the villain Quaritch and the new Na’vi antagonists. James Cameron confirmed that the stories for the next avatar films have already been planned, and although the Na’vi people have been the peaceful protagonists of the previous two avatar films, the next sequel to the box office record Avatar: The Path of Water will significantly change the situation. Avatar: Fire and Ash will feature menacing Na’vi villains who have the potential to ally with anyone, even a previous enemy. The destructive Colonel Miles Quaritch was the…
THE Power Universe is full of dangerous characters, including your hero. Over the years, four Power shows, have introduced a wide range of characters that Ghost can deal with. Some were easily eliminated or tricked, while others were significantly more formidable, whether due to their cunning, influence, or willingness to do whatever it takes to get what they want. One of 50 Cent’s best TV shows, the series sees the rapper taking on the role of Kanan, a character who poses a major threat to Ghost. The notorious drug dealer is without a doubt the biggest thorn in Ghost’s side…
Steven Spielberg’s dinosaur thriller Jurassic Park was groundbreaking when it hit theaters, and while the story and visual effects still hold up today, there were some missed opportunities in the original film and its sequels. Jurassic Park began a six-film franchise, which includes the original three films and the Jurassic World restart, with a seventh Jurassic World film scheduled for release in 2025. Each Jurassic Park the film introduced at least one new dinosaur or prehistoric creature to the franchise, but many species have, thus far, been left out and may appear in a later film. Although many Jurassic ParkThe…
Clint EastwoodThe most famous Western film character is the antihero known as “The nameless man”, but his breakout role was very different. Eastwood has played small roles in films and TV shows since 1955, but found success in a classic Western TV show. Rawhide depicted the lives and struggles faced by drovers in the 1860s, and Eastwood appeared in each of its 217 episodes. After Rawhide Once finished, Eastwood traveled to Europe to play a lead role in a Western film, which led to a drastic change in his acting career. Eastwood played The Man With No Name in the…
Netflix’s gritty crime drama Narcos was originally planned to have four seasons, but that plan was changed, resulting in a spiritual successor set in Mexico. The original Narcos tells the story of the cocaine trade in Colombia under the command of drug lord Pablo Escobar, and its success has spawned a new wave of shows about drug lords like Narcos. Narcos it ran for three seasons, with the first two focusing on Escobar’s rise to power, and the third on the aftermath of Escobar’s death. While Narcos made some changes to the real story, the show received critical acclaim and…
One of the defining characteristics Undead series is the fact that no character is safe, even if they are fan or child favorites. Throughout all seven Undead shows, even the best and most interesting characters are at risk of death by walker bite, fatal accident, or outright murder. The high kill count has become a trope of the franchise. Although many of the saddest deaths in Undead shows were when characters with a lot to offer were killed off, many obscure characters were also killed off too soon. Obscure characters are not defined by the length of the show, but…
Demi Moore’s body horror hit The substance turned one of Hollywood’s most widespread and controversial genres on its head. Moore plays Elisabeth, an elderly actress turned fitness star fired from her show by her executive, who wants a younger host. Elisabeth soon discovers a mysterious Hollywood secret known as The substancewhich allows her to exchange her body for a younger one for seven days straight. However, your younger body wants to stay on longer. Although none of the characters The substance are heroic, Elisabeth’s struggles are relatable, even when the Substance turns her into a literal monster. The substance It’s…
The biggest success of Undead franchise is arguably its world-building, and the seven Undead Each of the spin-offs shows a different perspective and dynamic that connects to the broader apocalypse. THE Undead The timeline shows its characters adapting to the zombie apocalypse over 13 years, which allowed the franchise to develop totally different cultures and settings, such as Hilltop, Oceanside and The Kingdom. While each UndeadSpin-off shows introduce a new setting, some characters are familiar, with many original Undead characters making cameo appearances or becoming the main protagonists. However Undead features an ensemble cast, the original protagonist is undoubtedly the…