The Irresistible Appeal of Culinary Courtship in Film Possibly one of the most sickeningly cute and underrated movie tropes is when the protagonist or love interest cooks for the other -- this can be seen in a variety of genres, but all possess the same warm, fuzzy feeling. It's most special when the character cooks … Continue reading The Tastiest RomCom Trope
"Walter, you're wonderful in a loathsome sort of way" Full Article Here The unique and wonderful flavor of the 1940's comedy HIS GIRL FRIDAY can almost entirely be attributed to its fast-talking, colorful characters. The film's rapid, overlapping dialogue was a special focus of director Howard Hawks', becoming a tool used to elevate every aspect … Continue reading ‘His Girl Friday’ and How They Created the World’s Greatest Fast-Talking RomCom
For Everyone Who Chose the X-Mansion on All Those "What Fictional Location Would You Want to Live In?" Quizzes Full Article As someone born in the 90s who grew up in the early 2000s, the domestic live-in superhero group made up two of my biggest superhero staples— Teen Titans (2003 - 2006) and the original … Continue reading ‘X-Men’ and the Appeal of the Domestic Superhero Squad
Because who doesn't love a good impromptu song and dance number? As a fan of musicals, who is also a huge fan of movies (but I'm sure I've made that clear by now), there's nothing that warms my heart more than an unexpected musical number in a non-musical film. Whether this is simply one character … Continue reading A Celebration of Musical Moments in Non-Musical Films
"It's Halloween -- everyone's entitled to one good scare." The horror genre has seen a good amount of variation over the years, with different decades having new and interesting themes -- often reflecting the state of the country at the time. Looking back at older horror films is a great way to get an idea … Continue reading The 10 Best Horror Movies Before the ’90s
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