Ryan Heffernan

6 days ago | collider.com | Ryan Heffernan

I, like so many other movie lovers the world over, find the appeal of films to be quite limitless. It doesn’t matter if it is the soaring triumph of romance, the heart-stopping intensity of horror, the scintillating spectacle of action, or the hysterical hilarity of comedy; the history of the medium is so incredibly rich with exceptional moments that enchant, ensnare, and enthrall that to ponder them all is as dizzying as it is delightful.

6 days ago | collider.com | Ryan Heffernan

Usually a byproduct of the thematic richness and heightened intrigue of sci-fi cinema, android characters have long had the capacity to fascinate and enthrall audiences with their mere presence. With their lifelike features and the programming of their personalities, regardless of whether they are heroes, villains, or otherwise, androids have become iconic figures of the genre due to their unique ability to challenge preconceived notions of humanity and morality.

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One of the most important aspects of a character in any form of storytelling is the impact of their name. More than just an identifier, it can be an effective and powerful tool in the design of their personality and significance in the story. This is a point that has often been most evident with regard to the greatest and most underrated villains cinema has to offer.

1 week ago | collider.com | Ryan Heffernan

Content Warning: The following article contains discussions of rape and violence.Running for eight seasons throughout the 2010s, Game of Thrones excelled as an enthralling masterpiece of dark fantasy drama that, even with its much-maligned conclusion, remains one of the most definitive and best shows of the modern era of television. It follows a power struggle between vying families that engulfs the whole of Westeros in a brutal war for the Iron Throne.

1 week ago | collider.com | Ryan Heffernan

Between the resurgence of fantasy drama and historical epics, the growing influence of international cinema, and the beginnings of the phenomenon of superhero blockbusters, the 2000s stands as one of the most eclectic and intriguing decades film has ever seen. From fantasy epics like Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, to action extravaganzas like The Dark Knight and Avatar, the decade was rife with landmark movies aplenty.