It’s always disappointing when a great TV show doesn’t get the viewership it deserves, but that can be made up for by a loyal and devoted cult following. While many of these Dark TV shows Never hitting it big with mainstream viewers, they connected deeply with a smaller subsection of the audience whose enthusiasm and love for the characters and stories made them cult classics. Although some series vi Twin Peaks are well-known by the general public, the truth is the viewership is not very large, and shows of such high quality deserve more than just cult status. The best…
Author: Stephen Holland
Jennifer Aniston has starred in some of the most beloved rom-coms ever made, but a close look at her filmography reveals many films that viewers may have missed. While movies like Along came Polly And Bruce Almighty has stood as highly acclaimed and well-known rom-coms, Aniston has consistently starred in lesser-known releases that deserve more attention and recognition. Even as she starred as Rachel Green on Friends For ten years, Aniston still carved time into her busy schedule for some heartfelt, hilarious and often zany rom-com love stories. Many of the best Jennifer Aniston movies were rom-coms, but there were…
It’s shocking just how different critics’ opinions of a film can be from audiences, as proven by the massive disparity of certain movies’ scores on Rotten tomatoes. These were movies that, for one reason or another, ticked all the right boxes for professional critics and left general audiences feeling disappointed or, in some cases, downright hateful towards a release. Whether it was remakes of beloved classics, movies that didn’t live up to audience expectations, or franchise entries that went in surprising new directions, there are plenty of movies that divide critics and viewers alike. Some of the most controversial movies…
A Pilot episode Can make or break an audience’s opinion of a TV show, and very occasionally, a series manages to exceed all viewer expectations with a truly perfect episode. This is never easy to pull off, as the first season premieres have the difficult task of not only introducing all the main characters, but also ensuring that the series remains engaging, the characters’ motivations make sense, and it’s enough Storytelling potential to carry an entire show. Without an excellent pilot episode, viewers are likely to stop watching, even if later episodes and seasons get much better. Many of the…
Beverly Hills Cop was truly one of the greatest comedies of the 1980s, and it boasted an incredibly talented cast of comedic performers. While this was the movie that turned Eddie Murphy from a notable comedian into an international superstar, it also featured many iconic performances from the rest of his acclaimed cast. Although for some Beverly Hills Cop Cast members, this may have been their best known role, when digging into the backlogs of their filmographies, it’s shocking how many hidden comedic gems there are just waiting to be discovered. The legacy of the US Beverly Hills Cop Franchise…
When it comes to movie ratings, the NC-17 or X certification was as strict as it could get, meaning that the Horror movies Was really only for adult eyes. Although the already harsh R rating meant that those under 17 years of age required an accompanying parent or adult guardian to see the film, the classifications blocked all young people from seeing the controversial, divisive and highly violent movies. Many of these horror films push far past normal boundaries of acceptability and are likely to give viewers nightmares no matter how old they are. Some of the scariest horror movies…
While Ben Affleck Career has had some incredible highs, it is also filled with underrated releases that deserve to be re-appreciated. Although some of Affleck’s underrated movies gained audience and critical acclaim at the time of release and even hit big at the box office, their lack of cultural relevance today means they have been largely forgotten by viewers at large. Other movies, while not entirely unknown, are absolutely fantastic and have only been recognized as such by movie connoisseurs who realize their status as underappreciated cinematic gems. The best Affleck movies have a lasting effect on contemporary cinema, like…
The American Civil War was the most consequential conflict in the history of the United States and has been powerfully depicted on screen countless times. From epic accounts of fierce battles to personal explorations of soldiers’ experiences, as a medium, film has the power to represent the full spectrum of this harrowing conflict, where brothers fought against brothers and communities turned against each other. This can often lead to emotional movie-viewing experiences, because films, more than any other art form, allow audiences to witness the shocking, bloody and unsettling graphic sides of warfare. Like the best war movies, depictions of…
Gary Sinise has been quietly at the forefront of Hollywood for the past 30 years and has had several acclaimed supporting and leading roles in some of the best movies ever made. With great success in the 1990s with iconic roles in Forest Gump And Apollo 13Sinise has also excelled at playing complex characters in lesser-known films and political figures in incredible made-for-TV movies. While Sinise’s movie production has slowed down in recent years as he shifted focus to television work in shows like CSI: New York And Criminal Minds: Beyond BordersHe boasts an impressive and varied filmography. The best…
The movies of Quentin Tarantino are infamous for their high death count, and the filmmaker even extended that to himself, as he notably died in several of his own films. Whether he’s playing a significant character or just making an unnamed cameo appearance, Tarantino has no problem with his guts on screen as he’s endured cruel fates, premature decisions and desperately despicable deaths. It is not only in Tarantino’s directorial work that he is farewell to this world, as he is also killed in movies that he wrote but did not direct. Quentin Tarantino has had several cameos in his…