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Jordan Peele is one of the most accomplished and creative minds working in film and television today and the recent release of Nope has demonstrated that once again. Not only is he behind the feature films Get Out and Us, but he has also attached his name to revivals of The Twilight Zone and the Candyman franchise. Peele became famous for his role in the Key & Peele sketch comedy series on Comedy Central and then used his platform to transition into horror....

Netflix introduced us to Joe Goldberg/Will Bettleheim and his charming yet deadly tendencies in the show YOU. Penn Badgley, former Gossip Girl star stars in as the everyday man who is secretly a stalking psychopath and he wows and even surprises audiences with his justification of his actions. After two seasons, the show doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon as it has been highly rated and coveted. At the end of season 2, we were left with a cliffhanger that led us to believe there would definitely be a season 3....

2019 saw a number of new marketing methods and the resurgence of some old ones. Digital marketing trends like podcasting, chatbot marketing, voice/visual search optimisation, and brand storytelling occupied centre stage. 2020 promises to bring in newer and more disruptive marketing strategies. Sales and marketing tips, research material, and statistics can help you formulate a formidable marketing plan for yourself and your clients. But there’s nothing like marketing strategy examples to get those creative juices flowing....

The eight films of the Saw franchise are soon to become nine, as Chris Rock produces and stars in his own revival of the graphic horror series. Most dismiss the films as random scenes of torture and violence, but looking beyond the surface, there is a mind-bending story full of twists and turns. From surprise villains and secret apprentices to Jigsaw’s own (admittedly pedantic and philosophically empty) motives for crafting his intricate deathtraps....

The Middle East is a transcontinental region that includes Western Asia, Turkey, and Egypt. This diverse and expansive area has a rich artistic tradition, including numerous important contributions to cinema. While the Western news focuses on the political turmoil and religious extremism that makes life difficult for millions of everyday citizens, the vast majority of Middle Easternerners strive for a normal existence. Considering the region’s complex history, some Middle Eastern filmmakers have turned to horror to explore the fears, struggles, and ghosts that haunt their home countries....

Edgar Wright was largely known for his hilarious and outrageous British comedies that make up the iconic Cornetto Trilogy. Baby Driver marked his first American-set film and proved he was one of the most exciting genre directors around, no matter where his films take place. The movie is a wildly entertaining heist film set to its own fantastic soundtrack which gives the whole movie thrilling energy. Heists films have been popular for decades, and while some can entertain with a straight-forward crime tale, Baby Driver and a number of other films have shown that they can be just as effective with a bit of fun thrown in....

Back in 1994, Friends burst onto TV screens in the United States and changed the face of television forever. It was so much more than just the new comedy on the block - eventually going on to become one of the most iconic TV shows of all time. However, when you look back at that first season and try to draw comparisons between then and now, it’s a little bit odd....

The DC Extended Universe has had its highs and lows. However, even though it started out on a bad note, it seems to be getting back up from its knees. Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Shazam! were very well-received and Joker (which is not a part of the DCEU) was praised by many critics. Nevertheless, fans will forever remember how everything began and what an epic mess it could have ended in....

While Disney’s 1950 and 2015 versions of Cinderella are by far the most popular, Disney doesn’t own the rights to the story - it’s a classic folktale. And with Disney’s live-action remakes becoming some of their most successful cinematic properties, it makes sense that other studios would want to cash in on the fairy tale’s inherent marketability. Thus, Sony Pictures announced a new adaptation of the Cinderella story, produced by Late Late Show host James Corden and starring Idina Menzel, Nicholas Galatzine, Billy Porter, Pierce Brosnan, and - a bit surprisingly - chart-topping singer Camila Cabello as Cinderella, in her first acting role....

When Game of Thrones first debuted on HBO back in 2011, no one could have predicted the complex fantasy epic would become one of the most celebrated television series of all time. George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels were said to be too high fantasy to be adapted for the viewing public, with too many locations, too many characters, and too many plots. Eight seasons later, and fans are still mourning the finale of the masterpiece....

Glassdoor houses over 70 million reviews and insights on over one million companies, helping people make one of the most important decisions we can make for ourselves: where to work. Given that 86% of job seekers are likely to research Glassdoor company reviews and ratings before applying, it’s critical for businesses to engage with that community and actively put their best employer brand forward. Sprout Social helps power that effort with our Glassdoor integration....

Horror as a genre has been spooking television viewers for several decades, ranging from silly comedic sitcoms to terrifying strictly-for-adults fare. Back in the day, lots of shows like The Twilight Zone would be solely anthology tales, showcasing a different chilling story every episode. The television landscape changed, however, as more story-driven shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer and The X-Files propelled horror into the modern age. It won’t be long until 2023 is here, and that year marks the 30th anniversary of the first season of The X-Files....

A few years ago if you had asked anyone about Halloween they probably would have said it was a classic but worn out horror movie franchise that wasn’t particularly relevant to the horror scene today. But that was before the Halloween reboot came out. The Halloween reboot followed the story of now-grandma Laurie Strode and her endless battle against the terrifying Michael Myers, and if it’s box office success is anything to go by then it single handedly rescued this flailing franchise....

Marvel comics are filled to the brim with heroes and villains of varying powers and skills, and it’s only practical that not everyone has appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Not only are there simply too many characters to cram into a single movie or phase, but their mere existence could’ve ended the epic war against Thanos a bit too easily. This would’ve made sense for comic fans, but it wouldn’t be that cinematic for everyone else....

In today’s frenzy of superhero-related media, the idea of a crossover movie is nothing new. With that said, crossover movies have been around for a while. From Alien vs. Predator and Freddy vs. Jason to the Universal Monster movies, crossovers have only recently become a more common trend. Yet not every crossover movie that has been proposed ever saw the light of day in terms of production, or at the very least changed significantly from the initial draft....

The end of the year is approaching quickly, which also marks the end of the decade. That means it’s time to look back on some of the great movies of the 2010s. When considering the action movies of this decade, there are a lot of big blockbusters that stand out. But there are also some stellar films that didn’t get the recognition they deserve. With superhero movies dominating the decade, some smaller action movies might have gotten overlooked....

Hannah Montana premiered in 2006, taking the world by storm and rocketing a young Miley Cyrus to fame overnight. It had an array of characters of all different personalities that shared great chemistry with one another. As per most Disney shows, especially for the 2000s, there were always unbelievable storylines, yet they always made us laugh. Miley would often find herself caught between her two worlds as a normal teenager by day and famous pop star by night, but always learned lessons from her family, her friends, her fans, or herself....

Taylor Swift’s new documentary has provided an intimate, humorous, emotional, and vulnerable look into her life over the past few decades- focusing primarily on the past few years. But what fans did not expect was for the personal life of one of the biggest pop-stars on the planet to be so relatable. Today, we will be exploring some of the most relatable moments from this beautiful and thought-provoking documentary and how these moments made us laugh, cry, and feel validated in our own struggles....

Across six shows (yes, we’re counting Black Lightning now that it’s in the crossover) the Arrowverse has given us some of TV’s best heroes. However, we all know none of those heroes would be anything without tech support back at their headquarters. Frankly, none of them even knew what to do until their smart friends showed up. Whether it’s making suits and equipment, or hacking super difficult, top secret computer systems in the nick of time, the real MVPs of the Arrowverse are its geniuses....

Even though most of us will have a hard time believing it or recalling it, there was a time when CGI really wasn’t a thing. It’s not like that stopped directors and producers from making high-quality films. However, when it comes down to fantasy movies, it sure does help to have some besides puppets, strings, and your imagination. When used poorly, CGI can completely destroy a movie. It doesn’t really matter how big of a budget you have, if you go overboard with the special effects, you can wave those stellar critics goodbye....