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The Butterfly Effect was a huge hit when it was launched in 2004, exploring controversial existential themes and delving into the world of philosophy and quantum physics to awaken the imaginations of the general public. This science fiction thriller also had a strong cast, including the likes of Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, and Eric Bress. The main theory behind the movie’s script was that small changes can lead to huge consequences over time....

In an age where marketing is very important for any kind of media, it’s become easier to build on something rather than create something from scratch. The amount of reboots, remakes, and most prominently, sequels, that have been released in the past decade is quite significant. This is largely - if not completely - due to the nostalgia factor, something that so many filmmakers rely on these days, especially after the success of the IT movies and Netflix’s Stranger Things....

The new Netflix show, Locke & Key, premiered in February of 2020. The show is based on the popular comic book series by the same name. Fans couldn’t wait to see how Netflix would bring to life the popular story to the small screen. The original comic’s storyline is based around the discovery of another dimension, the plains of Leng, filled with demons found by a Locke. The show follows the same idea with the Locke family, after the murder of their father, are forced to return to the family home, the Key House....

Remakes used to be the bane of Hollywood, but ever since Disney has been having success remaking its animated classics in live-action and other classics have been recontextualized for modern times, the remake as a concept has been re-evaluated. It’s not a mark of a bad or lazy movie anymore. A remake can be just as good as an original movie if it is as thought out and carefully considered and well-executed....

Science fiction does its best at predicting the future. Sometimes it is so far off one cannot help but laugh in hindsight, while other times one wonders if the filmmakers were clairvoyants based on how close they were to emulating the actual future. The following list will show both sides of the coin. Of course, a few older films which grossly miscalculated the present day still got a few things right, and the ones whose predictions came true maybe presented the idea in a different way....

The Exorcist is one of the most iconic horror movies of all time. Fans of the horror genre would be remiss if they didn’t watch the film at least once. Even though nowadays we’re used to horror movies containing ridiculous premises, The Exorcist contained a remarkably logical story. After trying every practical method possible to figure out what is wrong with her daughter, Chris MacNeil eventually turns to an exorcism. It’s as straightforward a plot as that....

The DC’s first proper live-action attempt at the Justice League didn’t exactly go down as the studio expected. With large amounts of interference from Warner Bros. a critical and commercial disaster and a lot of fan love and hate, it’s quite the polarising movie. While many people are quick to criticize his superhero action blockbusters, there are quite a few elements of Zack Snyder’s films that have actually aged quite well....

The Walking Dead has seen significant success in its day, but one thing it is not praised for is its consistency and continuity. Characters are driven by the plot and given the arcs that are most convenient at the time. The storylines that most of the Walking Dead characters wind up getting are never ones that seem true to their character. Sometimes, they don’t even make much sense. Walking Dead logic can be pretty hard to follow, and sometimes it seems that even the writers themselves can’t keep up with all the questionable decisionmaking....

When Disney acquired Fox the most exciting thought for many fans was how the Marvel characters Fox owned the rights to could integrate into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The new Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer opens up a ton of possibilities with the introduction of the Multiverse. That, plus the addition of Disney+, which arrives this fall, gives Marvel a big chance to explain why the X-Men and Fantastic Four – if they existed in the same world as the rest of Marvel Comics characters – did not show up to fight alongside everyone in the battle against Thanos in Avengers: Endgame....

Martin Scorsese is one of the most influential filmmakers working today. Very few other directors have as many movies that rank among the greatest of all time as Scorsese does. While his movies are famous for their violence and profanity, they actually deal with some very lofty themes, such as Catholic guilt, the Italian-American identity, and the ethics of crime. He’s one of the poster boys for the New Hollywood film movement that began in the ‘60s and ran until the early ‘80s – ending with Raging Bull, according to Peter Biskind....

Quentin Tarantino has regularly made the bold claim that he will retire from directing movies after releasing his tenth film – which will be the next one after this summer’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Exactly why is unclear, but fellow filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson has an idea: “I think things can become peculiar when directors don’t act their age, maybe, or seeing them try to keep up with the kids or trying to be hip....

There are exceptions, but most director’s most celebrated films are their early or mid-career efforts, the movies they make before old age or a decline in artistic freshness leads to a steep dropoff in quality. Rarely, however, do some filmmakers make challenging and fascinating work throughout their lives, and rarer still are the few whose final films prior to death are as worth seeking out as their career highlights. Below we list ten final films by great directors that deserve a second look....

Well, it’s finally happened. After a lot of rumors and hurdles to jump, Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox is closed. While this is a complex situation with a lot of moving parts, Marvel film fans are rejoicing at the prospect of seeing some of their beloved characters finally joining to MCU. While there’s still a lot of question about how any of these characters will fit into the existing universe, one of the biggest question marks is Deadpool....

Without a doubt, Naruto is one of the most popular anime series of all time. The series famously follows the story of Naruto, a dim-witted yet determined ninja that strives to become the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village. From 2002 to 2017, Naruto (as well as Naruto Shippuden) became a staple among millions of anime fans across the world that were impressed with the series’ deep story, vivid characters, and captivating battle scenes....

While tonally geared toward a younger crowd, Netflix’s original series Locke & Key is a pretty faithful adaptation of the Joe Hill comic series on which it’s based. The show is about a family relocating to Key House, the ancestral home of their fallen father, only to discover a collection of hidden keys that hold specific magical powers. When the three children of the family learn a wicked demon wants the keys for itself, they must band together, ward off the evil, and prevent the odious beast from obtaining the keys....

The Big Bang Theory, at least in the initial seasons, is a show about that time in your life just after college, when marriage still seems like a distant milestone, and hanging out with your roommates is your whole life. To that end, the show features some of the best parts of living with your roommates, including extended game nights, daily take-outs and the full freedom granted by a carefree bachelor’s life with friends....

In some cases, a couple, a ‘ship, an intriguing bond - can be the best part of a TV series. These small-screen romances can be iconic, disgustingly adorable, and can even provide the audience with goals for their own personal relationships. But with all those captivating romances, there are also the ones that are loved and praised when they really shouldn’t be. Those couples everyone loves, while their relationships aren’t actually as healthy or empowering as their fanbases make it seem....

10 Virtual Fitness Software, Tools, and Platforms to Explore Your Fitness Business: Why Go Virtual? There’s nothing quite like a global pandemic to change the way our world works. Gyms all over the world were forced to close down their in-person operations and figure out how to keep their business solvent when they couldn’t bring in clients. But it hasn’t stopped people from working out. More and more people have moved their fitness practices into their homes....

Possibly every Riverdale fan is well aware of this show’s penchant for getting more ridiculous with every season. By now, even the biggest Riverdale fans will acknowledge that the show’s packed with poorly-written dialogues, illogical situations, and random plot elements that make absolutely no sense. Still, despite all this, Riverdale has managed to keep its faithful fanbase, helping to make it one of the most awarding-winning tv shows currently airing....

Bring out the softer side of your favorite comic book nerd with a romantic movie. Who says comics can’t be romantic? There’s a large selection of movies out there based on comic books and a lot of them are amazingly romantic. The following movies were either based on comics or graphic novels. Some of them are based on specific comics while others borrow the culture and lore of comic book fandom....