Sabrina Carpenter S The music video for her song “Taste” references famous movies, especially a Meryl Streep cult classic from 1992. Carpenter’s video also stars Jenna Ortega, an actor closely associated with modern horror. Both Ortega and Carpenter’s television and film careers began on shows on the Disney Channel, and now they have collaborated with the House of Mouse. The “Taste” music video premiered in late August 2023 and has 53 million views on YouTube, at the time of writing. In “Taste,” Carpenter dances to Ortega’s character, telling her that the man she is now dating was her lover once…
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Over the Friday the 13th series, many actors have played the iconic killer, Jason Voorhees, some better than others. Jason Voorhees cycled through looks and costumes over the years, as well as actors, many of whom only played the character once. The films sometimes brought in different actors in each movie to stand in for Jason when he wasn’t fully on screen, but Each movie generally has one or, in some cases, two actors associated with the role. Many images of the killer remain faceless, reflecting Jason’s menacing yet stealthy killing style. Jason Voorhees typically wears a hockey mask when…
Although A Charlie Brown Christmas Has become a classic holiday, it was originally uncertain it would ever be a success. Before the special, the Peanuts characters have only ever appeared in comic strips And some short advertisements. The special was created in 1965 after being commissioned by Coca-Cola. Since then, it has lost its commercial quality, making A Charlie Brown Christmas A classic for audiences of all ages. The special centers around the melancholic but relatable Charlie Brown as he searches for the meaning of Christmas. He and his others Peanuts Friends explores mature themesAll intercut with scenes of holiday…
Many of the TV series MASH’s best quotes come from the wise Hawkeye. Played by Alan Alda, the wise-cracking Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce became one of MASHs most lovely letters. Arguably, the show wouldn’t be the same without the comic relief character who often shows his heart of gold. Hawkeye has many notable quotes throughout the series that range from sarcastic to heartfelt. MASH Ran for 11 seasons, from 1972 to 1983. The show is set in a mobile hospital during the Korean War. It follows the lives of American doctors and soldiers at the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (or…
The Despicable me The franchise has featured many iterations of Minions over the past decade. The Minions were first introduced in 2010 in the first film of the series, Despicable me. Since then, the Despicable me And Minions The franchise further developed the lovable yellow characters, making them synonymous with the series. The minions went from hangers-on to protagonists. There were many villains throughout the world Despicable me series, with the minions serving or helping to arrest some of them. The reach of the Minions goes beyond the series, with the extended Minions language, while the Minions themselves are voiced…
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock co-star in the 1994 hit film Speed and would not reunite on screen until 12 years later. Speed Star Reeves as an LAPD officer working with a passenger, played by Bullock, to stop a bus rigged to explode if it goes below 50 mph. Although speed s Bomb logistics do not hold up, and the plot itself is extraordinary, the film remains iconic and relevant Three decades later. The film was also a financial success, earning $350.4 million on a $30 million budget. Although Speed was a career-defining role for Reeves, he did not return…
Clint Eastwood is best known for his Western films, but his World War II drama, Where eagles darewas so popular that it inspired a hit heavy metal song. Western star Eastwood has appeared in and directed many films in his nearly seven-decade career. While some of Clint Eastwood’s movies are underrated, many have been Major box-office hits with pop-culture influencesreflecting his versatility and enduring appeal as a filmmaker. Although Clint Eastwood’s career-defining roles have undeniably impacted the Western genre, he has also influenced other aspects of media beyond cinema. Eastwood’s 1968 war movie was the basis for a famous band’s…
While Kung fu movies Having cycled in and out of popularity, they have also created an influx of many great parody films of the genre. Kung fu and martial arts films saw a significant rise in favor in the 1980s and 1990s, with hundreds of movies produced then. Audiences appreciated the typical likable and underdog heroes, as well as the intense choreography and kung fu techniques featured in the movies. Many iconic kung fu film stars even practiced the martial art in real life, adding realism to their performances. However, the stylized and well-known martial arts genre also provided a…
Recent developments in the Bosch: Legacy Franchise helped demonstrate the importance of the show’s upcoming spinoff focusing on Renée Ballard. The Renee Ballard Bosch Spinoff was ordered in late 2023 and is set to premiere in fall 2025. TThe new show will follow another LA detective, Renée Ballardwhich specializes in unsolved cases. The original series, BoschWhich ran from 2014-2021, followed Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) during his work as an LAPD detective. The following series the following year, Bosch: LegacySees Bosch retired and working on private investigations. Together, the shows have produced ten seasons of content inspired by Michael Connelly’s books.…
The Steven Spielberg-produced Terra Nova Introduced the world to new sci-fi plot lines and graphics in 2011 unlike any other show on TV but was canceled after just one season. Terra Nova was among the many shows and films produced by Steven Spielberg, which naturally drew more attention to it upon its release. It was a wildly expensive show to make, with each CGI-heavy episode costing an estimated $4 million. Unfortunately, this became part of the show’s downfall, as Terra Nova only lasted one season. Terra Nova Explore unique science fiction concepts like time travel and dinosaurs. With his memorably…