Quidditch is the only sport in the Harry Potter world that is really talked about at all. As the main sport played in the wizarding world, one would think it would be a game that makes a lot of sense. However, there are many things about Quidditch that are rather head-scratching. From the way the game is played at Hogwarts to the rules of the game, it doesn’t really hold up very well as a sport under close examination....
With his sharply chiseled features, steely gaze, and enigmatic bearing, Mads Mikkelsen has made a career of playing sophisticated villains and intense antiheroes. He has a way of making even the most duplicitous criminal multi-faceted and interesting, thanks in part to the Old World charm he emanates. Born in Denmark, he grew up performing on television, and is known even now for playing comedic roles in his home country. His first breakout American role was as the knight Tristan in 2004’s King Arthur, where he met co-star Hugh Dancy, who he would so memorably play opposite years later in Hannibal....
Sudden cancellations and unresolved cliffhangers are bummers for any fans. However, sci-fi fans seem to have to deal with it more than others. There are so many infamous science fiction shows canceled “before their prime” that people have made tons of lists on them. Yes, we already hear the people in the back yelling “Firefly”. It’s only an added salt in the wound when that canceling comes with a really juicy cliffhanger that fans never get to see resolved....
It’s been more than 30 years since Die Hard first graced theaters and sparked a debate over whether or not it’s a Christmas movie (a debate that continues to rage on to this day). In that time, it has spawned four sequels and its lead character, John McClane, has become the template for all action movie heroes. The movie is endlessly quotable, with fans able to rattle off line after line, and it remains a timeless classic....
Everybody Loves Raymond was a popular sitcom that ran from 1996 to 2005. As such, it was definitely a pop culture phenomenon of the early 2000s. It dealt with many relatable family issues that people of the time could relate to. While it does seem out of date now, there are many things about the show that are still funny and accurate to anyone who is close to their family. Many people have pointed out that there are some outdated and even problematic things about the series....
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street is a holiday staple. A story about finding faith in the unbelievable, the film has become a timeless classic during the holidays for multiple generations since its release in 1947. The film is full of classic Hollywood stars, from Maureen O’Hara to Natalie Wood, and has one of the best performances by an actor playing Santa Claus with Edmund Gwenn. But for all the memories people have made with this film, there are still lots of behind-the-scenes facts that have gone unnoticed....
These acronyms simply refer to the type of audience you’re trying to attract. For some businesses, marketing directly to consumers is their main goal, while other businesses might be looking to win sales from other businesses. Businesses-to-businesses (B2B) marketing is about just that! So, what is B2B content marketing all about? What content strategies should you leverage to stand out from your competition? And what platforms should you be using to deliver the best results for your business?...
Remember Fear Factor? The stunt game show originally hosted by Joe Rogan and later by Ludacris? Contestants were tasked with completing three extreme challenges designed to test them physically and mentally, all in an attempt to capture the grand prize of $50,000. It made audiences gasp, cringe, laugh, and, most importantly, it glued them to their TV sets during the early 2000s. There was a lot more to this show than meets the eye, however....
Desde então, o poder e a influência do YouTube cresceram a uma velocidade impressionante. A plataforma pode até mesmo reivindicar ser o segundo maior mecanismo de busca do mundo depois do próprio Google. Algumas de suas estatísticas são bastante impressionantes: Número total de pessoas que usam o YouTube: 2,000.000.000 Horas de vídeo enviadas ao YouTube a cada minuto: 500 horas Número de vídeos visualizados no YouTube todos os dias: 5,000....
Bela Lugosi is one of the kings of early horror, his name appearing in the credits for dozens and dozens of dark and scary films between the 1920s and 1940s. Lugosi was born in a region of Hungary now located in Romania. After starring in some Hungarian silent films in the 1910s, Lugosi moved to Germany to advance his career. Soon later, Weimar-era German policies restricted his creative potential, and he immigrated to the United States in 1920....
Aside from flying without any assistance, time travel has to be something many of us have always wanted to do. Whether it would be to help see history, save humanity, see loved ones long lost again, or redo some events in your own life. heading back in time can sometimes be a dangerous thing to do. Just look at Homer Simpson - every time he stepped on some prehistoric insect, he altered all of humankind’s future....
Everybody Loves Raymond first premiered on CBS back in September of 1996. The series would go on to consist of nine successful seasons, before concluding in 2005. Everybody Loves Raymond was helmed by the real-life Raymond himself, comedian Ray Romano. The series was created by Philip Rosenthal and starred a small tight-knit cast as the Barone family. Everybody Loves Raymond holds a special place in many viewers’ hearts. The series received significant praise for creating such an extraordinary sitcom using such ordinary material....
Monsters Inc. was a charming entry into the Pixar library of animated features. Naturally, fans of the film wanted a sequel starring Mike and Sulley. Although the prequel, Monsters University, has its own quirky charm and enthusiastic fan base, there are some who believe it’s not the sequel they desired. It took Pixar and Disney 12 years to release a sequel to Monster’s Inc. However, instead of a continuation of Mike and Sulley’s life after Boo, it was a prequel that showed how the two monsters met....
Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced audiences to Captain Marvel, the Airforce Pilot that absorbed the blast from an exploded energy-core engine and was left with superhuman strength, flight, and hands and feet that emit photon blasts. It seems the internet cannot come to a conclusion as to whether or not Captain Marvel is the strongest Avenger. Even Brie Larson and Chris Hemsworth, the actors who portray Captain Marvel and Thor, disagree on this subject....
The success of Arthur allowed it to get 22 seasons on PBS with more on the way. Arthur debuted in 1996 with the show featuring an aardvark character interacting with other animals as they dealt with their school and home lives. The series related with the younger audience that wanted to be entertained with the show that featured compelling stories along with the educational nature of being on PBS. We will look at all the ways that Arthur proved to be a show ahead of its time....
Westerns once dominated American cinema, and as a result, there are hundreds and hundreds of them in existence. That being said, if you were to ask anyone on the street to name even five, chances are you would hear the same titles. Most of their selections would include Spaghetti Westerns like The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, as well as modern Westerns like Django, Unchained, Unforgiven, or Dances With Wolves....
Science-fiction films have been capturing the hearts and minds of many audiences for decades and decades now. Every year, we get more and more great sci-fi films that range from post-apocalyptic dystopias to mysterious neo-noirs. Of course, there are both good and bad sci-fi movies, but there are definitely more great ones. Technology has always been an integral part of science-fiction movies. From robots to weapons and tools, there have been many ways in which this aspect has been used....
The horror genre is a popular one, and with a new year comes new films to see. A sidequel, a film inspired by an old TV show, multiple sequels, the continuation of long-running franchises… Audiences can expect all of this and more in 2020. While there are several exciting flicks releasing in the coming months, this list contains 10 that true fans of the genre have to see. Many are part of successful stories that have been told for years and years and there are also some new and fresh plots to prepare for, as well....
Beauty and the Beast is a tale as old as time. It is an instant classic following a simple yet beautiful love story between two people who don’t seem to fit in with the rest of society. The beloved film has received a flood of praise from critics and was the first animated Disney movie to be nominated for an academy award. Yet as lovely as the movie is, there are some moments throughout that haven’t exactly aged well....
Stranger Things has once again proven itself a show full of brilliant details. And plenty of these incredibly interesting background details, callbacks, Easter eggs, and movie references (and yes, many of those references are to 80s movies) that many a viewer might have missed on his or her initial binge of the season. And who knows? Maybe this list will be a good reason for anyone to give another watch to what many are calling the darkest season of Stranger Things yet....
