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The First Cinematic Action Heroines
This month’s release of Tomb Raider is just the latest part of an increasingly popular trend of female-driven action films. To honor what the female action hero has become, we look back at her humble...
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10 Great Female-Led Action Films You Probably Haven't Seen
Female-fronted action movies like Tomb Raider are becoming more popular than ever before. That makes now a perfect opportunity to look back at some previously stellar, but less widely known examples....
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Should (or Could) the Next James Bond be a Woman?
We look at the arguments for and against the possibility of the next version of James Bond being portrayed by a woman.The James Bond franchise is among the longest and most consistently released in...
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Popularity of Films with Women First Billed Over the Last 50 Years
To find out how the prevalence of films with women as the main character has changed over time, I did a little research. By comparing the top 50 grossing films of each year for the last 50 years, some...
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50 Years Later, 2001: A Space Odyssey Still Resonates
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s seminal science fiction film, this is an attempt to explain just how much the film has influenced the industry over that time period. How many...
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20 Best Heady Sci-Fi Films: Part 1
In honor of the 50th anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey, we make our picks for the best cerebral science fiction films of all time. Here are picks #20 - 11. The job of science fiction is to push...
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20 Best Heady Sci-Fi Films: Part 2
In honor of the 50th anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey, we make our picks for the best cerebral science fiction films of all time. Here are the top ten picks!The job of science fiction is to push...
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Is HAL 9000 Evil?
HAL 9000 is the computer from 2001: A Space Odyssey, and is frequently considered one of the best movie villains of all time. But is HAL 9000 actually a villian? Can it be evil? We discuss.Warning,...
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How Would You Rank the MCU Films?
Join us as we discuss our personal rankings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films and average our picks to try and understand which films resonated with audiences the most. Ten years and nineteen...
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International Cinematic Superheroes
Marvel and DC aren’t the only entities to take advantage of the popularity of superheroes by putting them on the big screen. This is a look at 10 superhero films made by filmmakers outside of the US...
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How the MCU Has Earned Success
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has arguably gotten better over time. Part of the reason for this is that it has learned from its mistakes. For big-budget movie franchises, that’s a rarity.The MCU is the...
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The MCU vs. Other Mega Movie Franchises
Just how big is the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a movie franchise? Let’s look at some numbers to put this franchises’ accomplishments in perspective against the competition. The MCU is now the highest...
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Career Breakthroughs: Steven Spielberg
This month we look at the interesting stories of how some of the biggest names in movies got their big breakthrough. First up, Steven Spielberg.Steven Spielberg is perhaps the most well-known movie...
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Career Breakthroughs: Bruce Willis
This month we look at the interesting stories of how some of the biggest names in movies got their big breakthrough. Today we take a look at Bruce Willis. Bruce Willis has made a name for himself as an...
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Career Breakthroughs: Audrey Hepburn
This month we look at the interesting stories of how some of the biggest names in movies got their big breakthrough. Today we take a look at Audrey Hepburn. Audrey Hepburn is recognized for her leading...
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Career Breakthroughs: Samuel L. Jackson
This month we look at the interesting stories of how some of the biggest names in movies got their big breakthrough. Today we take a look at Samuel L. Jackson. Samuel Leroy Jackson plays characters...
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The Evolution of the Mission: Impossible Franchise
The Mission: Impossible franchise has persevered through an overblown sequel, two soft reboots, five different directors, and a significant plummet in Tom Cruise's star power. For most franchises, any...
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The Ten Most Difficult Mission: Impossible Missions
Your mission, if you choose to accept it….review the 10 most difficult missions that Ethan Hunt and team have partaken in the first five Mission: Impossible films. *** Warning! This Article Features...
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The Ten Most Important MacGuffins in the History of Cinema
A MacGuffin is basically a gimmick utilized by a screenwriter to create motivation for a film’s characters. Here’s a look at ten MacGuffins that have transcended their stigma to become something much...
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Career Breakthroughs: Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is one of the biggest movie stars on the planet. But his meteoric rise to stardom was more like Mission: Impossible than The Color of Money.Over the past 30 years, Tom Cruise has remained...
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