Jason Bancroft

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The 11 Most Disturbing Gaslighting Scenes in Film History

3 weeks ago | ranker.com | Jason Bancroft

Gaslighting in films is all about making characters, and us, question what's real and what's not. This psychological trickery has been used in movies to leave us feeling uneasy and second-guessing everything. The term comes from the 1944 movie Gaslight, where a husband convinces his wife she's losing her mind, and since this movie was released, this kind of manipulation pops up in all sorts of films, from old classics to modern thrillers, showing how easy it can be for someone to twist reality.
14 Bizarre Mind Control Methods Used by Villains in Movies

3 weeks ago | ranker.com | Jason Bancroft

The concept of mind control has fascinated filmmakers for decades, creating some of cinema's most memorable and terrifying villains. These movies about mind control have a way of taking us on wild rides with their creative and sometimes downright bizarre mind manipulation methods. Villains in these films often come up with outlandish techniques that leave us both fascinated and freaked out.
Movies Where Rescue Missions Go Horribly Wrong

3 weeks ago | ranker.com | Jason Bancroft

What the mission is: Saving Private Ryan follows a squad of soldiers is tasked with a mission to find and bring home Private James Ryan, who is stationed somewhere in the chaos of WWII France. The idea is to spare one family's grief after losing multiple sons to the war. How it all goes wrong: Though they succeed in locating Ryan, the mission exacts a heavy toll. Most of the team doesn't make it back, leading to a sobering reflection on duty and sacrifice.
17 Unforgettable Movies to Watch If You Loved 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

4 weeks ago | ranker.com | Jason Bancroft

Why It's Similar: Taron Egerton doesn't just play Elton John in Rocketman – he becomes him, providing his own vocals in this kaleidoscopic musical fantasy. While Bohemian Rhapsody occasionally played it safe with Mercury's story, Rocketman fully embraces the excesses of its subject, using fantastical musical sequences to explore John's journey from shy piano prodigy to global superstar battling addiction.
15 Spine-Tingling Movies That Will Haunt You Just Like 'Bring Her Back'

4 weeks ago | ranker.com | Jason Bancroft

Why It's Similar:This film masterfully blends courtroom drama with supernatural elements, echoing the psychological tension found in Bring Her Back. It challenges characters' deeply held beliefs and perceptions of reality, creating a narrative where science and the supernatural clash. As in Bring Her Back, viewers are invited to ponder the limits of human understanding when confronted with inexplicable horrors. What The Movie Is About:The Rev.
12 Most Unhinged Movie Meltdown Scenes That Left Viewers Speechless

4 weeks ago | ranker.com | Jason Bancroft

Movie meltdowns represent some of the most memorable moments in cinema history, giving actors rare opportunities to unleash their full emotional range, sorrow, and often unhinged abilities to take us aback. When characters finally snap under pressure, these meltdown scenes not only showcase exceptional performances but often become cultural touchstones that endure through references, memes, and countless rewatches.
Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ Movie Behind-The-Scenes Stories And Details

1 month ago | ranker.com | Jason Bancroft

Pink Floyd's The Wall is considered by many to be one of the best albums ever produced by one of the greatest artists of all time. The corresponding live show has been called an experience like no other, and the film of the same name is a surrealist incubus that draws from both the album and the concert experience. Stories from behind the scenes of The Wall were crazy enough to warrant a feature-length documentary called Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall, directed by Sonia Anderson and released in 2011.
8 Modern Movies That Prove Rotten Tomatoes Scores Actually Matter

1 month ago | ranker.com | Jason Bancroft

In the era of instant audience reactions and social media hot takes, Rotten Tomatoes has emerged as a significant barometer of film quality that consistently aligns with award season success. The correlation isn't merely coincidental - highly-rated films typically display the hallmarks of artistic excellence: nuanced performances, innovative storytelling, and technical mastery.
15 Successful Franchise Revival Movies That Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Should Strive To Be

1 month ago | ranker.com | Jason Bancroft

With Pirates of the Caribbean 6 currently in development as a potential reboot, Disney stands at a crossroads for one of its most lucrative franchises. Eight years have passed since Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales released, marking the longest gap between films in the series. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed two Pirates scripts are in the works, a reboot from previous writer Jeff Nathanson and another involving Margot Robbie with writer Christina Hodson.
'The Departed' To 'Ted': Mark Wahlberg Reveals What It Was Like To Make His Biggest Movies

1 month ago | ranker.com | Jason Bancroft

Mark Wahlberg has transformed from a young rapper and model into one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, with a filmography spanning more than 50 diverse films across multiple decades. The Boston-born actor has consistently reinvented himself, moving seamlessly between action thrillers, heartfelt dramas, and comedies with remarkable versatility.