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In the growing age of cinema, it feels as if we are compelled to visit the theater less and less, especially when there are plenty of alternative platforms from which to watch. But sometimes, a larger-than-life film doesn’t deserve anything less than an big, freakin’ IMAX screen. Whether it’s an anticipated sequel, a surprising new film or an animated adventure, some films are just meant to be shown on the big screen, and seeing it any other way doesn’t quite explore the film’s visual brilliance....

Disney is known around the world for providing entertainment for all audiences. Their animated films have touched the hearts of families around the world. But, an entire generation has now grown up associating the company with another form of filmmaking: The Disney Channel Original Movie. Full of cliches, poor production value, and hokey acting, these movies defined the childhoods of many Millenials. Many remember the big names like Halloweentown or High School Musical, but here are few lesser-known gems you can find currently streaming on Disney+....

Whether you’re skeptical that spirits really exist or you’ve had some firsthand experiences with ghosts, you can’t deny the entertainment value of the long-running reality series Long Island Medium. Theresa Caputo’s TV show has been airing on TLC since September 2011 and just began its 14th season. Any popular TV series will lend itself super well to memes and this reality show fits right in since it’s about a subject that gets people feeling really passionate....

Action scenes warrant praise, but introductory action scenes are in a category of their own. Kicking off a movie with an adrenaline shot is the perfect way to draw the audience in and keep them watching in anticipation. From Star Wars to Gladiator, these flicks kicked off their two-hour endeavor with a lust for bloodshed. And, with CGI there’s no shortage of large scale battle sequences directors and can’t create. With that, here are the 10 Most Epic Opening Battle Sequences....

Over the course of cinema history, a couple of films have been so culturally or aesthetically significant that no one could exhibit mere indifference upon watching them. These films were some of the most thought-provoking and compelling of their respective generations, and therefore critics and audiences had a lot of opinions on them. One of the best outlets for cinephiles to express their opinions on film is IMDb’s user rating system....

The Coen brothers’ The Big Lebowski wasn’t overly popular when it was first released in the late ‘90s – especially because it was the duo’s follow-up to their chilly Oscar-winning masterpiece Fargo and, when audiences were expecting another Fargo, the Coens gave them a screwball stoner comedy – but it has since developed a cult following. The problem with the movie is that it has a style that is so unique, there are hardly any movies like it....

There is a sub-genre of cinema dubbed “women in peril.” This subset of film specifically includes female characters who are harmed — physically, emotionally, or both — by external forces. It’s a logical extension of the damsel in distress, an archetype of storytelling throughout history. In the Golden Age of Hollywood, the woman was especially put in harm’s way for entertainment value. The trend didn’t buck either as activism became more prominent....

Quentin Tarantino first burst onto the scene with the visceral crime drama Reservoir Dogs. The movie stands out by centering itself around a heist that is never shown on camera and by having scene after scene of quotable dialogue delivered by a standout cast. The director’s next feature was Pulp Fiction, which is often considered his masterpiece. The anthology of interconnected stories took moviegoers by storm with its mixture of gritty crime, dark humor, and stellar writing....

These days when people think about J.K. Rowling they often think about all of the changes she has made to Harry Potter canon after the fact. With Pottermore, the Fantastic Beasts movies, and her Twitter, Rowling just can’t stop talking about the franchise and adding and changing things about the canon. However, there were some things that Rowling almost included in the books but ended up cutting out. These moments could have changed the books significantly, but instead, they were put in the bin....

People love money, so it’s no surprise that TV shows and movies about the uber-wealthy are basically a genre of their own. Oliver Stone’s Wall Street and Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street are two hallmark films, honing in on opulence and the corruption that always seems to tag along, but Boiler Room and Margin Call are two other entrants in the subgenre we might call “finance thrillers.” Bernie Madoff, the newest poster boy for Wall Street corruption, received a 150 year sentence for cheating his investors out of $18 billion....

With so many movies nowadays being reboots, remakes, sequels, or blockbusters, it’s disheartening that there are fewer and fewer book adaptations. Especially now, as people seem to read less, some great books could be forgotten. So, what better way (besides reading them) is there to reach a young audience than to make a movie based on a book? Ir worked for The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. The Stargirl adaptation is a breath of fresh air....

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe made the idea of inter-connected movies being set in a shared universe mainstream, filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino engaged with viewers by dropping in-universe Easter Eggs that linked his movies. Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood, his ninth film, continues this tradition, relying more on thematic links rather than straightforward familial connections or visual call-backs. Still, Tarantino’s ode to Hollywood in the year 1969 is as Tarantino as a Tarantino movie can get....

Odds are you’ve heard of Gilmore Girls, as it’s one of the most popular series from the WB and the CW. Even if you haven’t had the chance to watch it, you might know the main girls are obsessed with coffee and everyone on the series has a supernatural ability to talk really fast and their conversation is full of witticisms and pop culture references. That said, despite how beloved Gilmore Girls is, it isn’t without some major faults....

The potential gains of digital coins are clear. However, investors often find it hard to keep track of their holdings, especially since they’re mostly scattered across multiple wallets and exchanges. This ultimately makes it hard for crypto users to compute their earnings and file their taxes—a process that is altogether tedious. Fortunately, crypto tax calculators are here to help you navigate the economy of digital currency. Aside from making crypto taxes more digestible for users, they also automate and optimize the accounting process and make sure that you comply with their country’s tax regulations....

Live chat has been around since the 70s. Wild right? But the “Talkomatic” of 1973 is a far cry from the brilliant live chat software solutions available today. But not all live chat software is the same. Before you grab the first live chat software solution that comes up in your Google search, check out this article for all the details on the features and pricing for 9 of the best live chat software solutions for 2023....

While Marvel always seems to be providing constant entertainment on both television and movie sceens worldwide, DC’s not as far behind as you may think. With the new DC Universe streaming service now providing additional streaming content to accompany the Arrowverse shows and the DCEU, there’s never been so much fresh content for fans of the brand. While there are only two DCEU films coming in 2019, there are far more projects than you think coming on the way in future years or in early stages of production....

Avatar: The Last Airbender was a wildly popular series. So it’s no surprise that there are hundreds of memes floating around on the internet focusing on the show. With that many out there, it’s easy to find some that perfectly match our moods. And even easier to find some that we can relate to. The cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender was so varied, we all had our favorites. Likewise, there were plenty of iconic moments and comments to latch onto....

One of the funniest characters in the Harry Potter universe is without a doubt Albus Dumbledore. His light mockery of authority, his love of sweets and his flamboyant fashion sense make him a delight to read and watch. Like most good comedians, he utilizes his wit to generate some of the most biting quips in the books and films, sometimes even taking a shot at his fellow teachers. Dumbledore might be well-known for delivering some of the wisest bits of wisdom in J....

Today, we’ll be taking a look at some of these little known Windows 8 features, explaining what they do and how to activate/find them. While some of these tips and tricks offer less noticeable improvements, others will be be of great use and will allow Windows 8 users to quickly and effortlessly accomplish different tasks. 10 hidden features inside Windows 8 If you want to make your life a little bit easier when working with Windows 8, then some of these tips and tricks will help you out....

For some characters, silence is golden. While there are characters from film and television that we could listen to talk all day long, there are also those special characters who earn out love with very few words. Their actions speak volumes even if their vocabulary is limited. Some of these characters are the strong silent type who choose to speak only when it is completely necessary. Others are maybe unable or unwilling to speak for one reason or another....