Have you ever passed up a role in a movie so you can star in another movie just for your movie to flop while the original offer goes on to make millions and be revered as one of the greatest films ever? Yeah, me neither. Kevin Costner has though!
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The 8 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2023
M3GAN just hit theaters on January 6th and the horror-comedy is delivering chills and thrills to critics and audiences alike (batteries not included). It shares theaters with the less popular but equally enjoyable grindhouse feature Candy Land. (Does every premise/title have to be an attack on our childhood?)
The pair kicks off an exciting year of horror movies. 2022 was a mostly successful year for the genre, with movies like Barbarian, Hellbender, and Pearl leading the charge.
Will 2023 be even better? Here’s a list of movies to look out for.
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Emma Watson’s Best Roles Since Harry Potter
Emma Watson will always be known for her time spent at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter franchise. That shouldn’t take away from the fact that the experienced actress has built up a strong resume since putting away her wand and shedding her Gryffindor robes.
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5 Great Movies Hidden Behind Terrible Trailers
There are plenty of great trailers for terrible movies, but we’ve also seen the reverse happen as some of the greatest movies ever made have questionable marketing material.
Here’s my list of five great movies with terrible (or weird) trailers.
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Every ‘Scream’ Movie Ranked from Worst to Best
Wes Craven’s Scream series redefined the slasher genre with self-aware, genre-blending thrills. The iconic mix of comedy and horror (along with the Ghostface mask) helped define the 90s.
With a successful outing early last year and another film in the works, the Scream franchise is back in the cultural zeitgeist. That makes this the perfect time to rank each Scream movie from worst to best. With multiple quality installments, it’s no easy task to pick favorites.
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Michael Caine’s Worst Movie Is So Terrible It Has a 0% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Even legendary actors have had their career missteps and Sir. Michael Caine is no different in that regard. For many actors, their worst work is usually early in their careers, when they are still trying to find their footing in the industry. However, Michael Caine’s worst film occurred after two decades of established acting acclaim.
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These 5 Upcoming Live-Action Adaptations Are Facing An Uphill Battle
Hearing about your favorite book, comic, or game being adapted into a movie used to be one of those things to get excited about. Sure, The Legend of Chun-Li was a bad movie. So was Resident Evil though, and Eragon, and Death Note. Okay, the bar is kind of low with those, but there have been fantastic and well-regarded adaptations too. Marvel has made a whole business off of it!
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11 Disturbing Lines From Horror Movies That Shook Viewers To The Core
Horror has such a long and varied history at this point it’s hard to feel shocked or scared by a movie anymore, especially from a single line of dialogue. Some movies though can take that one line and chill audiences to the bone. The moments where a reveal makes you say “Oh **insert choice of expletive here**” and flips the entire script. Lines that truly establish a character as a legitimate threat, or a sudden, unexpected danger.
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Whatever Happened to Perennial 80’s Villain Vernon Wells?
Australian character actor Vernon Wells has an impressive career spanning over five decades. You may recognize him for his baddie roles in Mad Max 2 or Commando, but how did he get his start and what is he up to these days? Let’s dig into the fascinating life and career of this talented actor from The Land Down Under!
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5 Actors That Went All Out In Terrible Movies
Chewing scenery isn’t something that just any actor can do. There have to be a million special elements that all come together from the writing to the actor, especially when it comes to budget.
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The Best Sci-fi Movie You’ve Never Seen
“The Man From Earth” is the best Sci-fi movie I’ve ever seen. If you’ve never heard of it, I don’t blame you. It’s a low-budget feature made with a cheap film camera that went straight to DVD in 2007 after a limited theatrical release. It takes place in one location and has no special effects. There’s also close to no action in the movie (save for one dramatic moment).
She Hasn’t Aged One Bit. See Rachael Leigh Cook Now at 43.
Queen of Indie Film, Master of the Hallmark Movie, or Christmas Movie Go-To Leading Lady. One woman fits all of these titles, and that is none other than the stunning Rachael Leigh Cook. The actress powerhouse has been on our screens since 1995 and hasn’t missed a year since.
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