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Edgar Wright was largely known for his hilarious and outrageous British comedies that make up the iconic Cornetto Trilogy. Baby Driver marked his first American-set film and proved he was one of the most exciting genre directors around, no matter where his films take place. The movie is a wildly entertaining heist film set to its own fantastic soundtrack which gives the whole movie thrilling energy. Heists films have been popular for decades, and while some can entertain with a straight-forward crime tale, Baby Driver and a number of other films have shown that they can be just as effective with a bit of fun thrown in....

Back in 1994, Friends burst onto TV screens in the United States and changed the face of television forever. It was so much more than just the new comedy on the block - eventually going on to become one of the most iconic TV shows of all time. However, when you look back at that first season and try to draw comparisons between then and now, it’s a little bit odd....

Ah, Twilight. What a time to be alive when the saga was at its peak. The height of the vampire love story’s popularity had an abundance of young girls swooning over Edward Cullen, aka the 100-year-old who loves to drool over a high school girl as she sleeps… But he sparkles and his hair is all lush, so it’s fine. There are a lot of elements from the Twilight saga that have not aged so well, yet if we’re going to be honest, these movies were never exactly Citizen Kane....

The DC Extended Universe has had its highs and lows. However, even though it started out on a bad note, it seems to be getting back up from its knees. Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Shazam! were very well-received and Joker (which is not a part of the DCEU) was praised by many critics. Nevertheless, fans will forever remember how everything began and what an epic mess it could have ended in....

While Disney’s 1950 and 2015 versions of Cinderella are by far the most popular, Disney doesn’t own the rights to the story - it’s a classic folktale. And with Disney’s live-action remakes becoming some of their most successful cinematic properties, it makes sense that other studios would want to cash in on the fairy tale’s inherent marketability. Thus, Sony Pictures announced a new adaptation of the Cinderella story, produced by Late Late Show host James Corden and starring Idina Menzel, Nicholas Galatzine, Billy Porter, Pierce Brosnan, and - a bit surprisingly - chart-topping singer Camila Cabello as Cinderella, in her first acting role....

When Game of Thrones first debuted on HBO back in 2011, no one could have predicted the complex fantasy epic would become one of the most celebrated television series of all time. George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels were said to be too high fantasy to be adapted for the viewing public, with too many locations, too many characters, and too many plots. Eight seasons later, and fans are still mourning the finale of the masterpiece....

Glassdoor houses over 70 million reviews and insights on over one million companies, helping people make one of the most important decisions we can make for ourselves: where to work. Given that 86% of job seekers are likely to research Glassdoor company reviews and ratings before applying, it’s critical for businesses to engage with that community and actively put their best employer brand forward. Sprout Social helps power that effort with our Glassdoor integration....

Horror as a genre has been spooking television viewers for several decades, ranging from silly comedic sitcoms to terrifying strictly-for-adults fare. Back in the day, lots of shows like The Twilight Zone would be solely anthology tales, showcasing a different chilling story every episode. The television landscape changed, however, as more story-driven shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer and The X-Files propelled horror into the modern age. It won’t be long until 2023 is here, and that year marks the 30th anniversary of the first season of The X-Files....

Directors making war movies often pass up the Cold War, because it didn’t actually involve any major battles; it was more of a psychological game where both sides - the capitalist countries and the communist states - would try to one-up each other in terms of pride and achievements while spreading lies and propaganda about their enemies, gathering intel through acts of espionage, and funding small wars that didn’t directly involve themselves, known as surrogate or “proxy wars....

The 1970s marked a daring evolution in the history of film. While the 1950s and 1960s are often hailed as the “golden age”, the 70s brought some of the greatest hits of auteur-driven cinema. It was, in many ways, the absolute peak of art films and the beginning of that decade was proof. Leaving behind the toned down sensibilities of the past, filmmakers dove deep into themes of death, war, and labor, as well as an increasing sense of dread at a society changing for better and worse....

For eleven years, Cheers was the audience go-to for the place where “everyone knows your name.” It was a place of universal familiarity that made you laugh and made you want to throw something at the television every time Sam and Diane danced around their relationship. Still, in all the time that the show was on, it featured plenty of memorable storylines - and recognizable celebrities to go with it. Nearly a dozen years on the air provided plenty of opportunities for various guest stars to make appearances on the show: 10 of which you forgot were even on Cheers, to begin with....

In this article, we’re going to cover the 10 highest-performing Adsense banner sizes and formats so you can choose the one that’s right for your goals. You’ll be able to maximize ad revenue without turning viewers off with too many ads. If you don’t already use Google Adsense, this article will get you started on the right foot. 10 Highest Performing Adsense Banner Sizes and Formats: What Is Adsense? Google Adsense is essentially a pay-per-click ad network in which users get paid for clicks....

When we think of horror as a genre, a specific and vivid image springs to mind: washed-out colors, dark shadows, an ominous soundtrack, and a monster lurking just behind an unsuspecting victim, ready to strike and claim their first victim. However, horror can be just as versatile as every other genre, and quite a few movies can include a heartfelt relationship that tugs on all of our romance-loving heartstrings. From slasher films to horror comedies and monster movies, there’s an unlimited amount of great dynamics to choose from but below we list ten couples that we feel are exemplary of relationships in the horror genre....

A few years ago if you had asked anyone about Halloween they probably would have said it was a classic but worn out horror movie franchise that wasn’t particularly relevant to the horror scene today. But that was before the Halloween reboot came out. The Halloween reboot followed the story of now-grandma Laurie Strode and her endless battle against the terrifying Michael Myers, and if it’s box office success is anything to go by then it single handedly rescued this flailing franchise....

Marvel comics are filled to the brim with heroes and villains of varying powers and skills, and it’s only practical that not everyone has appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Not only are there simply too many characters to cram into a single movie or phase, but their mere existence could’ve ended the epic war against Thanos a bit too easily. This would’ve made sense for comic fans, but it wouldn’t be that cinematic for everyone else....

In today’s frenzy of superhero-related media, the idea of a crossover movie is nothing new. With that said, crossover movies have been around for a while. From Alien vs. Predator and Freddy vs. Jason to the Universal Monster movies, crossovers have only recently become a more common trend. Yet not every crossover movie that has been proposed ever saw the light of day in terms of production, or at the very least changed significantly from the initial draft....

The end of the year is approaching quickly, which also marks the end of the decade. That means it’s time to look back on some of the great movies of the 2010s. When considering the action movies of this decade, there are a lot of big blockbusters that stand out. But there are also some stellar films that didn’t get the recognition they deserve. With superhero movies dominating the decade, some smaller action movies might have gotten overlooked....

This was bound to happen. Joss Whedon’s super smash The Avengers took in over a billion dollars at the box office in 2012, demolishing competition with five franchises coming together under one collective tent. Dating back to 2008, it was a gutsy move on the part of Marvel Studios, who played it smart, took their time, and wound up reaping the benefits that come with a shared superhero world. Now, the term “cinematic universe” has become a cultural staple, thrown around as frequently as “sequel” and “spinoff” with even more in the way of anticipation....

Marvel and Disney will introduce Captain Marvel to the world in 2019 with the next Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. Over her tenure in Marvel Comics, Carol Danvers has had a very interesting history: her father was a U.S. Navy officer and her mother was a Kree champion; she joined the Air Force at the age of 18 before moving onto NASA where she befriended Mar-Vell, the first Captain Marvel; and she was then involved in an accident that gave her superhuman powers, where she took on the name Ms....

“Well, I’ve been afraid of changing / ‘Cause I’ve built my life around you,” Fleetwood Mac once sang. Hopefully they weren’t singing about television shows, because there’s no point expecting those to refrain from changing. Most television shows morph and develop over time, subtly shifting as their characters grow and change. A comedy program might start off fairly grounded, but then up the goof factor once the audience is familiar with the characters....