There’s nothing quite like testing your empathy levels through the evocative medium of film. Whether it’s the death of a much-loved protagonist, a tragic case of injustice, or the demise of an animated lion, we’ve all experienced the devastating heartache that’s left us uncontrollably bawling our…
Hollywood might seem like it knows what it’s doing when it comes to movies, but certain casting choices have left us baffled. Take a perfect script, a fantastic producer, an award-winning director, and an A-list actor, and what do you get? Sometimes, it’s a terrible casting choice.…
Whether you’re a bookworm or a movie lover, there are times when the movie version just doesn’t cut it. Lack of detail, overlooked plots, or even bad acting are some of the reasons many movie adaptations end up on Rotten Tomatoes. Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling The Harry Potter…
We all have our favorite actors, but some movies rely on certain actors to make or break the box office. If you’re drawn to the theater when you know Tom Cruise or Sandra Bullock have a new movie out, it might be because you know the movie will…
The 1970s were a time of cultural upheaval, and many of our favorite television shows reflected this in controversial ways. From challenging social norms and displays of gratuitous nudity to pushing the boundaries of political correctness, these shows fearlessly consumed our evening viewing without so much…
Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman has wowed audiences for half a century with his no-holds-barred performance techniques. Never one to add sparkle to his roles, he has always excelled in bringing a human rawness to his characters. We’ve listed 18 of his performances ranked from worst…
When brilliant actors play hateful characters, they often do it with such perfection that we can only see them as villains. Reflect on some of the most hated characters in movies and see if we’ve added them to our list. Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes (Misery)…
Learning to quit when you’re ahead is a lesson that Hollywood filmmakers might want to adopt occasionally. It’s very rare for a trilogy of movies to live up to the success of its predecessor, but sometimes, the later installments shouldn’t even see the light of day. Let’s look…
When you cast your mind back to some of the older blockbusters, you’ll be hard-pushed to understand why they haven’t remained firm favorites. From Con Air to Sleeping With The Enemy, travel back in time to remind yourself of the brilliance of some of these forgotten gems. The Last Action…
You can have the best script, the most acclaimed director, and a huge budget, but when it comes to TV, you need a magical actor to bring a show to life. Let’s look back at some of the most significant TV characters who have made a…
