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25 Best Teen Mystery Shows

Jan 15, 2025 | cbr.com | Jenny Melzer |Fawzia Khan |Andrea Sandoval |Lily Emalfarb |Jennifer Melzer

drama By Jenny Melzer , Fawzia Khan , Andrea Sandoval , Lily Emalfarb & Arthur Goyaz Updated 7 minutes ago Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account While the mystery genre was made popular by classic authors like Agatha Christie and P.D. James and mystery stories featuring Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, it's become an incredibly popular medium for teen-focused television and media over the years. Teen mystery shows require new layers and enough twists and turns to...
10 Best Indie Movies of the 2020s

Jul 24, 2023 | msn.com | Lily Emalfarb

The pandemic changed the world of filmmaking. The shutdown of large productions and larger studios resulted in a shift towards independent filmmaking, specifically small crews, casts, and minimal locations. While blockbusters weren't premiering in theaters every week, more space was created for diverse and personal stories that usually would never have seen the light of day.
10 Best Indie Films of the 2020s (So Far)

Jul 24, 2023 | cbr.com | Lily Emalfarb

The pandemic changed the world of filmmaking. The shutdown of large productions and larger studios resulted in a shift towards independent filmmaking, specifically small crews, casts, and minimal locations. While blockbusters weren't premiering in theaters every week, more space was created for diverse and personal stories that usually would never have seen the light of day.
10 Best Indie Movies of the 1990s

Jul 22, 2023 | msn.com | Lily Emalfarb

The indie filmmaking explosion during the 1990s introduced a new Hollywood, allowing filmmakers to imprint their style on their work. Many of today's greats, including Sofia Coppola, Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, and Darren Aronofsky, got their start during the '90s, receiving audience praise before going on to have successful careers.
Best Female-Directed Period Pieces

Jul 19, 2023 | cbr.com | Lily Emalfarb

Period pieces are hard to come by because they require high budgets, studios willing to take risks, and every detail to be one hundred percent accurate and authentic. From exact locations to extravagant costumes, dialect training for actors, and props, pulling a period piece off on a shoestring budget is nearly impossible. With the entertainment industry only starting to be more inclusive and take risks on female directors, only so many female-directed period pieces exist.
10 Animated Movies That Bombed But Became Cult Classics

Jul 17, 2023 | msn.com | Lily Emalfarb

Barbie fever is sweeping the country and, if you don't act fast, you might not be able to grab a ticket to what's being hyped as the hottest movie of the summer. Why it matters: The pink, dreamy Barbiecore aesthetic is taking over local restaurants and bars ahead of the July 21 "Barbie" premiere, and Atlanta's theaters are fast selling out for opening weekend. What's happening: Theaters, as well as dance clubs and breweries, are planning to host screenings and other Barbie-themed events.
10 Animated Movies That Bombed But Became Cult Classics

Jul 17, 2023 | cbr.com | Lily Emalfarb

Animation is responsible for some of the best films of all time. While larger studios, such as Disney, tend to run the game, smaller independent studios, even independent artists, have created powerful stories with even stronger visuals. Streaming services and DVD releases have played a big part in animated film releases, but box offices remain the biggest moneymaker. Box office profits can often point to how successful a film might be, but it doesn't always speak to the film's quality.
10 Best Women-Directed Documentaries

Jul 15, 2023 | cbr.com | Lily Emalfarb

Documentaries have been a staple of filmmaking since its creation, but the rise of true-crime documentaries and miniseries drew wider audiences to the genre. With the majority of documentaries being independently produced, women have been able to dominate the genre, paving their way in a male-dominated industry. Festivals, streaming platforms, and even theaters have allowed audiences to watch documentaries that otherwise might not have been seen.
10 Best Women-Led Sports Movies

Jul 12, 2023 | msn.com | Lily Emalfarb

Sports movies are usually dominated by men, just as professional sports are. However, that's not because there's a lack of women athletes, but rather that studios and networks don't feel they'll turn a profit. Despite a lack of inclusion, there have been dozens of films and TV shows that feature women athletes and are highly successful.
10 Best Women-Led Sports Movies

Jul 12, 2023 | cbr.com | Lily Emalfarb

Sports movies remain largely male-driven, but from Million Dollar Baby to Bend It Like Beckham, these women-led sports films shouldn't be missed.