But some stories cost a lot of money to tell. Bringing Santa and his flying reindeer to life on-screen doesnt come cheap. The star-studded casts of movies likeThe HolidayandDaddys Home 2drove up the price of production. This time, John McClane is tasked with stopping the terrorist siege of an airport, not a skyscraper. Simply titledThe Grinch, it cost $75 million to make (viaBox Office Mojo). This made itthe highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time, beating out the previous record holder,Home Alone....

For example, viewers often question how the characters inFriendslive in central New York without issue. After three years off the air, Superstore has gained a mass following around the world. Because of this, it deserves some kind of reboot. Even with her financially well-off family, Fleabag doesnt like to borrow money. Phoebe Waller-Bridges Fleabagsomehow keeps her failing guinea pig cafe open while also affording to live in London. The show even acknowledges this multiple times....

These complex works contain some of the most impressive character studies in the genre. It is good to see that the show is embracing this while welcoming full-blown horror. In doing so, the show will become even more brutal, but there have already been shocking moments. The unfortunate victim was one Alderman Fenwick, who had shown himself as a total miscreant from the get-go. As such, while his bloody and public disemboweling was horror gold, it was a strangely triumphant moment....

Related The success of this 2024 sequel to an iconic film is proof that, even years later, Nicholas Cage’sNational Treasure 3needs to happen and could be quite lucrative. Fewupdates onNational Treasure 3have been announced ever sincescreenwriter Ted Elliot mentioned that the first draft of the script was done earlier in 2024and that the main characters would return. That lack of progression on what would be a fun project for Disney continues to be confusing, especially considering the threequel’s strong story potential....

Tasked with overseeing the Krakow-Paszow concentration camp, Amon Goth was a high-profile SS officer. A sadistic embodiment of evil, the actor’s harrowing portrayal imbues Goth with chilling authenticity. 30 years on, this decision only feels more ill-judged. Liam Neeson (Oskar Schindler) was beaten by Tom Hanks forPhiladelphia. Instead, the award was presented to Tommy Lee Jones for his performance inThe Fugitive. Schindler’s List is a true story about Oskar Schindler and the Jewish lives he saved during the Holocaust....

White Collar White Collarfeatured several episodes that helped to define and redefine the world of the series. Throughout the series run,White Collarexplored the complex relationship between Neal Caffrey and special agent Peter Burke. This episode is among the greats for TV series pilots. It does a tremendous job establishing the characters, the set-up, and the dynamics at play. Peter’s excellent detective skills, and his talent for knowing how to deal with Caffrey are also explored....

BothPrometheusandAlien: Covenant, the previous two entries in theAlienfranchise, had different story problems. Custom image by Ana Nieves Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise....

9Halloween Halloween is thecentral focus of the movie,The Nightmare Before Christmas. The world and its inhabitants derive their greatest pleasure from scaring others. 8Christmas Christmas, exactly as the name would suggest, is the embodiment of Christmas. Once inside,Jack Skellington is enchanted by the beauty, wonder, and amazementof this brand-new holiday. 7Thanksgiving Thanksgiving exists as one of the worlds where very little detail is revealed in the film. It also includes turkeys, feasts on large wooden tables, and pilgrims gathering together to celebrate the holiday....

Wicked Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Wicked: Part 1 and Wicked: Part 2! Throughout the film, theWickedmain characterhas uncontrollable magical outbursts that impact not just her but everyone around her. Nessarose is embarrassed by these moments, blaming Elphaba for being unable to control her powers. Additionally, the younger Thropp sister isnt ever shown experiencing anything like this herself. Wicked and Emilia Perez are both musicals that have a shot at winning Best Picture....

However, a major difference between the two characters is that Lucius survived inGladiator II. Meanwhile, Maximus died at theend ofGladiator. There is even a shrine dedicated to Maximus under the Colosseum. WhileMaximus' name was crossed off the wall of gladiators, a special shrine was made for him. Therefore, it beng revealed that Maximus has a special shrine was a touching moment inGladiator II. Visiting his father in this way inspired Lucius to fight against the rulers of Rome at theend ofGladiator II....

Julia Roberts career began in 1987 with an uncredited role in the direct-to-video movieFirehouse. Notting Hillhas a time jump showing that they eventually marry and have a family. Like any other rom-com, especially those from the 1990s,Notting Hillhas a heartwarming ending. Custom image by Ana Nieves. Starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, Notting Hill is a romantic comedy that tells the story of a charming British bookseller who falls in love with an American movie star....

The Kakamora return and one of their number play an important role inMoana 2’s ending. However, it’s not just as a basic villain or potential threat. Kotu effectively serves as the Kakamora equivalent to Moana herself… Image via Disney Image via Disney Image via Disney

Although he was always second-fiddle to the main hero, the sequel reunites Maui and Moana for another adventure. This proves to be a difficult task, even resulting in Maui temporarily losing his tattoos and demigod powers. That twist has significant implications for the franchise’s future - including positioning Moana as Maui’s replacement. The movie leaves the fallout of this forMoana 3. Moana can take on that role in the narrative herself....