Sascha Nixon

6 days ago | cbr.com | Sascha Nixon

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Pretty much all television shows have managed to gather dedicated audiences – however small – who remain until the end. Certain series, though, seem to require a bit more time and emotional attention than others. This is especially true for the fantasy genre, which regularly features complex characters and plot lines that deserve unmitigated focus. Another reason that fantasy shows might demand more mental preparation is that they can fail...

1 week ago | cbr.com | Sascha Nixon

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Bella and Edward cannot be credited with inventing supernatural romance, but it may be fair to acknowledge that Twilight brought it to a whole new generation in the mid-2000s. The recent Twilight Renaissance only confirmed the cultural impact of those sparkly vampires and their friends, meaning fans of the original saga might be in the mood for another monster romance. Warm Bodies, released in 2013, is a Romeo and Juliet-inspired love story...

1 week ago | cbr.com | Sascha Nixon

Published 10 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Acclaimed critic and writer Gene Siskel, largely known for reviewing movies with Roger Ebert, celebrated various films throughout his career in all genres, including horror, comedy, drama, and fantasy. He occasionally named blockbusters as some of the best works of the 20th century, but often highlighted international projects that may not have otherwise received much attention in the U.S. While the journalist did...

1 week ago | cbr.com | Sascha Nixon

Future generations will likely look at their history books and see a variety of societal growth periods: the Enlightenment, the Age of Exploration…the Twilight Renaissance. Few franchises have captured hearts and minds like this series, which has grossed over $3 billion at the worldwide box office. The Twilight Saga kicked off in 2008, with teenagers around the globe picking sides between Team Edward and Team Jacob (and Team Carlisle!).

1 month ago | cbr.com | Sascha Nixon

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account The name Agatha Christie is synonymous with murder-mystery storytelling, and the author has penned a variety of novels that have been adapted into acclaimed shows, films and plays. In 1944, Christie deviated from her thematic norm to release a historical mystery that has yet to make its way to the silver screen. Death Comes as the End revolves around a priest, Imhotep, and his family in Ancient Egypt. When Imhotep brings a new concubine to...