The 2000s gave us some truly iconic action films, like The Dark Knight and Casino Royale, which many consider to be one of the greatest James Bond movies ever made. But alongside these hits, a lot of other action movies didn’t get much attention and were quickly forgotten.
HBO’s hit show Euphoria, a teen drama with dark themes, quickly became a phenomenon. It was the network’s second most popular series since 2004, surpassed only by Game of Thrones. The show has earned an impressive 25 Emmy nominations and won nine awards, with Zendaya receiving multiple Emmys for her performance.
Every TV show gets evaluated differently. How good an episode is often depends on how good the whole series has been. If a show starts strong, people will expect more from later episodes than they would from a new or less impressive series. For example, an episode of The Wire will likely be held to a higher standard than one from The Big Bang Theory.
For many ’90s kids who love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the most memorable version will always be the realistic, animatronic suits used in the three movies released from 1990 to 1993.
Jenna Ortega recently shared on Kid Cudi’s podcast, Big Bro, that she auditioned for the horror film Hereditary. She tried out for the part of Charlie, the young girl whose death is a particularly shocking scene in the movie. While Milly Shapiro ultimately landed the role, Ortega said she completely respected the casting decision. Even from the small part of the script she read for her audition, she felt the film was going to be something special.
Many heroes from the Final Fantasy series don’t get the spotlight they deserve. Some of the strongest characters are often forgotten due to uneven storylines or complicated abilities. We’ve highlighted 10 of the most underrated party members to show just how powerful they are – check out our picks below!
When HBO’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones debuted in April 2011, it revolutionized television. It successfully brought a popular fantasy book series to the screen, appealing to viewers who weren’t typically fans of the genre. Now, many other large-scale fantasy stories are ripe for adaptation, and several have the potential to become even more successful than Game of Thrones.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is packed with Easter eggs – hidden references and nods – to many different Super Mario games, from classic titles to recent releases. The filmmakers did a fantastic job weaving in familiar elements from games like Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island, Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario Wonder.
Keanu Reeves first became famous in 1989 with the comedy Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, and has since starred in many blockbuster films. While he made two Bill & Ted movies, he went on to launch the hugely successful The Matrix and John Wick franchises. He’s also appeared in popular ongoing series like Sonic the Hedgehog and Toy Story. His films have earned over $7 billion worldwide, and his latest movie shows he’s also a hit on streaming platforms.
After achieving critical and popular success with her latest movie – earning a 74% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – Newton is now getting the recognition she deserves for her talent in leading genre films. Her role in The Society particularly showcased her acting range, offering a nuanced and emotionally resonant performance that has helped define the darker, more confident direction of her career.