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Jan 13, 2025 | 
cbr.com | Alexander Vance
Malignant Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account The plot twist is a necessity for a movie to become more exciting than it already is. Across decades in cinema, audiences have been gifted with legendary reveals, like Darth Vader being Luke Skywalker's father in The Empire Strikes Back and Malcolm's true form in The Sixth Sense. There are also times when plot twists ruin their narratives by how nonsensical they are, such as certain reveals in The Rise of Skywalker...
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
cbr.com | Alexander Vance |Jordan Iacobucci
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Dec 26, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Alexander Vance
2024 was another big year for television as new series like Shõgun, Nobody Wants This, Fallout, and The Penguin became major talking points. While those shows earned a lot of acclaim, awards recognition, and viewership, other shows that debuted in 2024 didn't get the same appreciation. Because only a loyal few were aware of their existence, they ended up getting axed after their debut season.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Alexander Vance
2024 was a packed year for several actors working in Hollywood, whether they are continuously rising stars or already well-established names in the industry. The year had plenty of noteworthy character-driven dramas, animated features, chaotic comedies, and big-budget blockbusters to keep audiences entertained. More importantly, these actors proved their capability of playing two different types of characters.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Alexander Vance
TV Sign in to your CBR account The fantasy genre has paved the way for multiple popular shows like Supernatural and Game of Thrones, which have become huge staples in pop culture. As iconic and bingeworthy as those series are, they feel flawed in certain areas, specifically with their endings. Meanwhile, there is an expansive library of hidden fantasy TV gems that don't get the recognition they deserve. Whether they were overshadowed by competition, didn't have enough promotion, or were...
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
cbr.com | George Martin |Alexander Vance
Game Of Thrones Sign in to your CBR account Game of Thrones was an epic fantasy event show that had an entire fanbase invested for eight seasons. The show's chronicles of Westeros and the many families battling and strategizing to sit on the Iron Throne and rule the Seven Kingdoms made for prestigious television. Granted, Game of Thrones didn't stick to the landing when it came to its conclusion, yet some fans decided to cherish the journey rather than the destination. More importantly, the...
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
msn.com | Alexander Vance
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Byron Howard |Charise Castro Smith |Jared Bush |Alexander Vance
movies Sign in to your CBR account Voice acting is a part of the film industry that deserves better recognition, both at awards and in general discussions. Though only about halfway through the decade, the 2020s have already shown that the right actor can bring an animated character to life and present a voice performance that will be remembered for years to come. The anticipated release of Moana 2 has both Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprising their roles of Moana and Maui. Their...
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Alexander Vance
movies Sign in to your CBR account Stories with male characters have mainly populated the gangster subgenre of crime films. Some iconic examples include The Godfather, Goodfellas, and The Untouchables. Directors like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola have dominated this subgenre with their well-crafted films about male gangsters facing various challenges and setbacks. When looking past the most famous in the gangster subgenre, there are a few examples where females are in the...
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Alexander Vance
movies Sign in to your CBR account Just because a movie gets a negative reception, doesn't mean it remains that way years after its release. Typically, a movie's negative response will be a part of its legacy for many years. However, that is not always the case, as there have been specific movies that have bounced back from being ridiculed. While the critical scores remain unchanged, the audiences' opinions can dramatically alter, paving the way for dedicated followings. With time on their...
