Why Once Upon A Time Introduced Two Different Cinderellas

During its run, the show also introduced two different variations of Cinderella. She is a lot more hardcore, demonstrating strong skills in fighting and self-defense. In her first scene, she punches Henry (Andrew J. West) in the face and steals his motorcycle. When Lady Tremaine is defeated in episode 11, Cinderella is pushed to the sidelines. Although she holds some elements of the original story, the character arc comes across as forced....

December 29, 2024 · 2 min · 314 words · Janet Gay

Why Wicked's Love Triangle Is Way More Complicated Than I Thought

However, Boq only asks out Nessa to impress Glinda, whom he is in love with. Each decision is one more straw upon the camel’s back, leading to more death and destruction. And given these characters' varying political power, a string of crushes from school suddenly means more inWicked. Custom Image by Ana Nieves Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz....

December 29, 2024 · 1 min · 149 words · Victoria Le

Wicked’s Bold Casting Decision Absolutely Paid Off In 1 Significant Way

Then,becauseWickedis a musical, it was imperative that the cast were able to sing and danceproficiently. All of these goals were definitely met byWicked,but one element pushed the film even further. A number ofWicked’scast got their start on Broadway. The Broadway feel ofWickedwas translated to the big screen. ForWicked,this was not a problem. Grande has a massive music career, yet inWicked,she never felt like a pop star. Image via Universal Pictures...

December 29, 2024 · 1 min · 213 words · Cynthia Hughes

10 Best Sci-Fi Shows To Watch If You Love Battlestar Galactica

However,whenviewers are done watchingBattlestar Galactica, there are options out therenow to help fill that void. Fans ofBattlestar Galacticaoften findBabylon 5just as intriguing. Babylon 5features the manipulations of the Shadows and Vorlons, which echo the Cylons' religious and existential dilemmas. This particular series follows a group of individuals in a space station near a planet called Bajor. With its serialized storytelling and morally ambiguous characters,DS9paved the way for modern sci-fi dramas....

December 28, 2024 · 5 min · 975 words · Alyssa Ward

10 Biggest Ways Stranger Things Has Changed Since Season 1

However, season 4 sees the older teens reunite and take on the Upside Down together. The pair has great chemistry, hilarious banter, and makes a very good team of spies. Especially when she feels safe enough with him to open up about her sexuality. By season 4, Robin is an integral part of the team. She goes through various stages of grief as she searches for the truth, but she never loses hope....

December 28, 2024 · 2 min · 380 words · Heather Love

10 Funniest Philomena Cunk Quotes To Ponder Before Cunk On Life

Which Incredibly, You Actually Are." From Vikings to Spartacus, historical series are always admired. These 25 are the best historical TV shows. Technically, Earth is “moving forward,” as it’s rotating. No Wonder We Need Police." However, this comical remark does hold some truth to it. 7"Can We Talk About Something A Bit More Cheerful? D’you Like ABBA?" Just like dogs, cats are fantastic pets, but they don’t really have a productive function anymore....

December 28, 2024 · 2 min · 411 words · Laura Jones

10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching A Christmas Story, 41 Years Later

This provides the essential dose of seasonal cheer expected with a successful Christmas movie. This is certainly one of the coziest aspects of thisChristmas classic. With that being said, it’s easy to miss out on a comedically eerie, almostTruman Show-esque detail. With only a few neighbors, scattered pedestrians, and side characters,A Christmas Storyis subtly liminal. Whatever the reason may be,the minimal background foley creates a surreal contrast in the films dynamic....

December 28, 2024 · 3 min · 471 words · Heather Williams

10 Most Powerful Monsters In Grimm, Ranked

The series mixed crime drama with supernatural horror and fantasy, recalling popularTV shows likeThe X-FilesandSupernatural. Visually horrifying, the Aswang made for one of the scariest episodes on the show. They have forked tongues that do most of their cruel work. These powerful beings are one of the worst Wesen to run into. Grimmwas created by Stephen Carpenter, Jim Kouf, and David Greenwalt. The Spinnetod have to feed on their victims' insides and youth for resist rapid aging....

December 28, 2024 · 3 min · 574 words · Tammy Davis

10 Scariest Horror Movies Of 2024

Related 2024 featured plenty of unique and frighteninghorrormovies that left a strong impression on the world. Whatever their style, many of2024’s great horror moviessucceeded at scaring its audience. Such a tale invokes relatable fears of motherhood and explores the horrors of society’s mistreatment of women. Sydney Sweeney leads Immaculate, a religious horror that has a few twists and a shocking ending. We break down the biggest moments and a key scene....

December 28, 2024 · 2 min · 236 words · Amanda Wright

2024 Shows How Much The Box Office Has Changed In The Last 10 Years

It should be no surprise that the media landscape has changed in the time between 2014 and 2024. Audience interests have changed and new technology and talent have raised the stakes. If these companies begin to see decreasing box office numbers, this could put their popularity in jeopardy. Thus,2024’s highest-grossing moviesreveal some interesting changes to Hollywood. Essentially, $6 million is the amount that sets a 2024 blockbuster apart from a 2014 blockbuster....

December 28, 2024 · 2 min · 348 words · Jeffrey Garrett

90 Day Fiancé: Jasmine Pineda Shockingly Admits To Financial Trouble After Leaving Gino Palazzolo For Matt Branis

However, Gino stopped giving in toJasmines demands in the U.S. Jasmine complained about Gino being controlling. He didnt even give her a credit card when he married her which made Jasmine cry. Jasmineis no longer with Gino and has left him for a new man named Matt Branis. Jasmine said that people who resort to such frauds are on the naughty list. She asked her followers to be aware and to be careful with their money and their cards....

December 28, 2024 · 2 min · 225 words · Gail Moore

A Complete Unknown Fact-Check: Bob Dylan’s Real-Life Relationship With Joan Baez

A Complete Unknown Warning: This article includes MAJOR SPOILERS for A Complete Unknown! However, the movie takes artistic liberties with the timeline, relationship, and breakup between these two singers. Baez admitted in a 1983Rolling Stoneinterview that she didnt even know what year they spent together romantically. They started out strong as a duo. Throughout their romance, they continued singing together on stage and spending time together offstage. However, in real life, Dylan suddenly broke up with Joan Baez in 1965 after his UK tour....

December 28, 2024 · 1 min · 213 words · Jesse Woodard

A Dark Fantasy Movie From Nearly 40 Years Ago Almost Killed Disney Animation

There are talking animals. There’s an independent princess (and sometimes a prince). There’s usually some adventure, probably some songs, and more than a bit of humor. It’s been a successful formula for Disney for a century. It was the first Disney animated movie to use computer-generated images, a technological leap at the time. Unfortunately,The Black Cauldronbombed, grossing just $21 million on a budget of $44 million. Its physical media release provided an opportunity for audiences to reevaluate the movie, and they did....

December 28, 2024 · 1 min · 176 words · David Webb