Though many people think of animated films as just for kids, a surprising number of stop-motion classics fall into the horror genre, or at least include scary parts. Stop-motion also works really well for other types of movies, like adventures and science fiction. Let’s celebrate this unique art form by looking at ten of the best stop-motion films ever made.
Classic games used to be just for a small group of dedicated fans, but that changed. Turn-based games became incredibly popular, attracting a whole new wave of players who loved their complex and detailed gameplay. And even now, when people want to revisit the golden age of RPGs, they often find themselves going back to the PlayStation 1.
Sean Bean famously played Ned Stark in the first season of Game of Thrones. Joseph Aramayo also portrayed a younger Ned Stark in Bran Stark’s visions later in the series. In a recent interview, Aramayo was asked if he’d consider reprising the role in a future Game of Thrones prequel. While he enjoyed playing Ned, he doesn’t expect to return to the character, as it’s been quite some time since he last did.
We don’t have many details about James Gunn’s Superman sequel yet, but we probably know the most important parts. The initial announcement hinted at a team-up between Superman and Lex Luthor, and while Brainiac has since been confirmed as the main villain in Man of Tomorrow, a recent set photo suggests the connection between David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult’s characters will be a key element of the story.
In the first season of Bookish, which premiered on PBS earlier this year, Mark Gatiss stars as Gabriel Book, a bookshop owner with a knack for detective work. Set in post-World War II London, Book assists the police in solving murders. He uses his connections – including a letter from Winston Churchill – and extensive knowledge of classic literature, along with help from his dedicated team, to investigate crimes in his neighborhood, on movie locations, and in luxurious hotels.
Created by Dan Fogelman and featuring Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Sarah Shahi, and Julianne Nicholson, Paradise blends post-apocalyptic science fiction with a political crime story. It’s become incredibly popular on Hulu, ranking among the service’s most-watched shows. The first season was a huge hit, attracting over seven million viewers in its first week alone, which led to an immediate renewal. Since its release earlier this year, the second season has consistently been the top show on Hulu.
The film examines various groups of dedicated football fans, known as Ultras, and highlights their elaborate displays called ‘Tifos’. These Tifos are massive, fan-created banners – one was even said to be the largest red flag displayed since Meghan Markle joined the Royal Family. Creating these displays is a lengthy and demanding process, but the results are often incredibly inventive and well-coordinated, with some, like a functioning fruit machine with moving parts, being truly astonishing.
While all the Star Trek series have memorable lines, one quote from Star Trek: The Next Generation remains particularly iconic. In the season 2 episode “Peak Performance,” Captain Picard and Commander Riker participate in a training exercise where Riker commands an older ship against the Enterprise in a simulated battle. This exercise forms the core of the episode’s plot, but things get more complicated when a Ferengi vessel unexpectedly appears.
At the end of Invincible season 4, Thragg discloses that after Mark, Omni-Man, and Thaedus destroyed Viltrum, the remaining Viltrumites have secretly settled on Earth. Their plan is to interbreed with humans to strengthen their dwindling population. Thragg gives Mark a difficult choice: allow the Viltrumites to carry out their plan without interference, or destroy humanity if they face any opposition. Ultimately, the latter option—annihilation of humans who resist—is what Thragg expects.
Season five of Abbott Elementary was full of strange events for the teachers, like a short-lived attempt to hold classes in an abandoned mall – which did lead to some funny situations. Ava began the season in a relationship with O’Shon, but it seems like they may have split up. The main romantic storyline, Janine and Gregory, also experienced some big changes, including both moving in together and then breaking up.