12 Years On, It's Finally Time To Accept The Harsh Truth About Prometheus' $400 Million Failure

In some ways,Prometheusis an extremely atypical prequel. It was certainly a bold strategy. Sadly, subsequent years have proven beyond doubt that the approach was a failure. In isolation, there is much about the movie to admire. The problem, however, is thatPrometheusexists within a broader narrative context. On both counts, the film disappointed. Custom image by Yeider Chacon On reflection, creative issues are evident throughoutPrometheus. However,the biggest problem withPrometheus' legacy is how its choices undermined the movie it sought to support....

October 9, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Ian Harvey

2024's The Crow Reboot Could've Been Saved With This Connection To Brandon Lee's Movie

The Crowintroduces viewers to Eric, who meets Shelly at a rehab center. Eric and Shelly fall in love and escape the center as Shelly is being pursued by dangerous people. Stahelski has directed all threeJohn Wicksequels. It follows Eric, who is resurrected from the dead to avenge his and his soulmates brutal murders. This adaptation introduces new elements to captivate the modern audience! Custom image by Ana Nieves. Custom image by Debanjana Chowdhury....

October 9, 2024 · 1 min · 78 words · Cynthia Liu

A Complete Unknown Cast & Character Guide: Who Stars In Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan Movie

Here’s both the starring and supporting cast ofA Complete Unknown, as well as whom each actor portrays. She has since starred in movies such as 2011’sWe Bought a Zoo, 2014’sMaleficent, and 2017’sMary Shelley. This role has the potential to be one of Butz’s biggest movie roles yet. On TV, Fogler has also been quite prolific, having appeared in shows such asThe Walking DeadandThe Goldbergs. Kung Fu Panda(2008) Zeng (role) Man Up!...

October 9, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Jennifer Williams

After The Last Of Us, It's Time For One Of The Greatest Video Game Stories Ever Told To Get A Live-Action Adaptation Too

Historically, live-action video game adaptations have been notoriously bad. That all turned around in 2023 with the blockbuster success of HBOsThe Last of Us. After all those successes,its time for one of the best video game stories to finally get adapted. As of December 2023, the twoRed Dead Redemptiongames have shipped over 81 million units. That story is perfect for a multi-movie adaptation for the big screen. Imagine the breathtaking cinematography of Kevin CostnersHorizon: An American Sagawith the brutal violence of theRed Dead Redemptiongames....

October 9, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Scott Howell

Alan Tudyk's Brilliant Resident Alien Performances Create A Big Headscratcher For The Sci-Fi Show

Tudyk has led theResident Aliencastsince the show began in 2021. However, it’d be a shame even if he did. Outside the world of the show,it would be apparent almost immediately that Harry is no ordinary person. Judah Prehn’s Max Hawthorne is one of these characters. However, other aliens are also shown to walk the planet while appearing to be human. Then again, “blending in” may be something of a misnomer....

October 9, 2024 · 2 min · 217 words · Diane Smith

All 9 The Conjuring Universe Movies, Ranked By How Scary They Are

It’s a masterful blend of tension and dread that invokes a true sense of horrifying, unbearable fear. What putsThe Conjuring 2so high up above the rest is its sheer intensity. It introduces the demonic Valak, and builds tensions through atmospheric dread, unsettling noises and religious iconography. Custom Image by Yailin Chacon The sequel to 2013’s horror hit, The Conjuring 2 is a supernatural horror film that again follows Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators who travel to London to investigate the case of the Hodgson family....

October 9, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Sierra Barnes

Bad Boys 4 Completely Changes Captain Howard's Death With Major Retcon

While the death of Howard was a shocking moment in the third entry, it served a narrative purpose. This proves sound advice, since they are soon framed for murder and forced to go on the run. TheBad Boysfranchise spawned a TV spinoff withL.A. While his death stung, the fourth installment was right not to try and undo his demise. Marshal daughter, Judy (Rhea Seehorn). Custom image by Yeider Chacon Bad Boys: Ride or Die continues the action-packed saga of Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett....

October 9, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Melinda Crawford

Doctor Who Being Canceled In 1989 Secretly Made The Timeless Child Possible

The show started in 1963 and was canceled after its 26th season in 1989 before being revived in 2005. Custom image by Simone Ashmoore Doctor Who: Doctor Who is a British sci-fi television series debuting in 1963, following The Doctor, a time-traveling alien Time Lord. The Doctor explores the universe in the TARDIS, accompanied by companions, confronting various adversaries and striving to save civilizations while addressing injustices. Doctor Who: Doctor Who is a British sci-fi television series debuting in 1963, following The Doctor, a time-traveling alien Time Lord....

October 9, 2024 · 1 min · 110 words · Traci Harrington

Fast & Furious’ Original Luke Hobbs Plan Would’ve Been Great, But It Would Also Have Killed The Franchise

When concerning thebest-rankedFast & Furiousmovies, many tend to agree thatFast Fiveis at the top of the list. Overall,Fast Fivehas a lot of benefits. One such benefit wasThe Rock’s Luke Hobbs who changedFast &Furiouscompletely. Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel have had one of the most infamous beefs in Hollywood. Here is a complete timeline of the Johnson-Diesel feud. Without this physical presence,Fast Fivewould have been incredibly different. Custom Image by Lewis Glazebrook...

October 9, 2024 · 1 min · 163 words · Jenna Smith

How Nan Can Still End Up With Guy In The Buccaneers Season 2

Wharton’s novel went unfinished, as the author died during the writing process. In 1993, author Marion Mainwaring completed the unfinished novel, which was received with harsh criticism upon publication. While divorce was frowned upon in the Gilded Age and in Victorian England, it was certainly legal. Based on the incomplete novel by Edith Wharton, The Buccaneers is a historical drama that follows a group of American women who arrive in London during the late 1800s....

October 9, 2024 · 1 min · 106 words · Lisa Jenkins

Humphrey Bogart Parodied One Of His Greatest Movies In This Underrated 1953 Film

Directed by John Huston,The Maltese Falconhas a well-earned reputation as one ofHumphrey Bogart’s best movies. It’s arguably his second most well-known film, behindCasablanca. But Bogart never did return to the role. However, he did headline a film with some very intentional similarities toThe Maltese Falcon. In the movie, Bogart portrays Billy Dannreuther, a once-successful businessman struggling to earn a living. An old rumor claims that Ronald Reagan was the original lead of Casablanca....

October 9, 2024 · 2 min · 245 words · Jon Perez

It’s Still Too Soon For Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Sequel To Do The Twist You’ve Been Waiting For Since 2011

The rebootPlanet of the Apesfranchise is unique from its predecessors. Arguably, the reboot movies could be considered prequels to the original franchise. Unfortunately, this may not happen soon. Therefore,Kingdom of the Planet of the Apeswas approximately set in 2328. InKingdom of the Planet of the Apes,there is an overwhelming amount of greenery and nature. Clans like Proximus Caesar’s harm other ape groups for power. Despite this, he has a rather large population of apes living with him....

October 9, 2024 · 2 min · 219 words · Katrina Pace

Live-Action Rick And Morty Already Happened And Was As Bizarre As You Would Imagine

Since its premiere in 2013,Rick and Mortyhas run for eight seasons. The raunchy buddy comedy features themisadventures of mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his anxious grandson, Morty Smith. Many audiences loveRick and Morty’s quick wit and unique storytelling, spoofing many common science fiction elements. The actors became instantly recognizable, donning the same outfits as the animated characters and talking like them. Lloyds casting was particularly notable, helping to bring the show full circle....

October 9, 2024 · 2 min · 280 words · Darryl Lopez