Cliffhanger endings, in which a story concludes without a true resolution but with the promise (either literal or implied) of more to come, were first popularized in the serials of the 1920s and 30s, and were often accompanied by the text “To be continued.” While the cliffhanger has gone on to be widely used in serialized […]
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Often the focal point of a film will be the stars, but sometimes the selling factor will be who directed the film. The director is the one who creates the film and controls the artistic and dramatic elements, and no film can succeed without a director with talent and vision. These 13 directors have all […]
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Is there anything more terrifying than the cold, hard stare—or well-lit rage—of a woman…in a movie? These deranged, and sometimes evil, characters come in many forms, from those possessed by strange entities to those struggling with their own personal demons. And while many of these characters have been featured in horror films, we’ve also ventured […]
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The 1999 release of The Matrix marked a pivotal point for modern sci-fi filmmaking. What was once a niche genre reserved for science fiction fans alone has become a major part of mainstream pop culture. Sci-fi action films in the Star Wars, Star Trek, and Marvel cinematic universes represent some of the highest-grossing films ever made. […]
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