Even today, in an age when movies are largely unoriginal, there’s still a certain degree of risk in making a sequel. What was intended to be an expansion of the movie’s universe can often come across as a pointless rehashing of the original. In some cases, a sequel is simply and obviously a cash cow from beginning to end. On rare occasions, we see the second movie match the first, and even rarer still is the sequel that blows its predecessor out of the water entirely....

Future generations will look back on the history of film as an interesting thing. It looked forward for so long – introducing sound to silent movies, then bringing color to black-and-white movies, and eventually moving into computer-generated effects and 3D – before suddenly looking backward. Modern filmmakers started to see black-and-white as a visual element that was available to them in telling their stories, as opposed to a technological restraint. In the years since black-and-white became obsolete, some directors have decided that it was the best way to shoot certain movies....

The Coen Brothers are some of the most unique filmmakers in the business and are responsible for some of the best movies of all time. They have a distinct talent for crafting interesting and memorable characters for their stories. Not surprisingly, they have attracted some incredibly talented actors to their films. While the Coens’ films rarely feature a bad performance, some stick out more than others. Whether it is a comedic role or one of the darker characters, these actors have brought the Coens’ strange and wonderful creations to life in stunning ways....

Fearless and brilliant, Quentin Tarantino is one of those filmmakers who’s is not afraid to “borrow” from other great works of cinema to make his movies stand out. In fact, his work displays a clear dedication to pay homage to, and re-introduce, legendary and influential cinema scenes and themes in a way only he knows how. With inspirations ranging from science-fiction to westerns, dramas, and horror movies, Quentin does not discriminate based on genre and knows how to recognize quality cinematography when he sees it....

As you have seen from multiple articles on the Influencer Marketing Hub, there are many influences on Instagram. Indeed, it is probably the most popular social network for influencer marketing. Influencers manage to market their personal brand successfully. Many of these tips are the habits that influencers follow daily. Probably the most significant marketing tip that will work for you on Instagram is actually very vague and generic – but once you figure it out for your brand, you will succeed admirably....

For some, an over-the-top cheesy romance movie is like chicken soup for the soul. Hallmark is known for quickly churning out overly sentimental movies for every holiday occasion. Valentine’s Day is no exception. Their streaming service has an impressive collection of flowery offerings that will keep you reaching for the tissues on the holiday of love. These films have a lot of common things between them. They just wouldn’t be Hallmark movies without certain elements....

WARNING: The following contains some spoilers for Us, in theaters now. Jordan Peele has his second straight hit horror movie on his hands with Us. Rated at 94-percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes by critics and bringing in an estimated $67 million in its opening weekend, the movie was a critical and box office success, putting the former comedian turned horror director at a perfect two-for-two. As original as the movie is, there were a lot of influences on Jordan Peele as he made Us....

Actor Ed O’Neill is one of the greats. After starting his acting profession in the early 1980s, Ed has gone on to create some memorable work on TV. Before joining the crazy cast of Modern Family as Jay Pritchett, O’Neill was known as Al Bundy in Married…. with Children. But the great actor has done voice work, movies, and more TV appearances from the late ’80s to today. Let’s take a look back in time at 10 projects we forgot legendary actor Ed O’Neill’s been part of....

Whether you like it or not, the X-Men film series is coming to an end. This conclusion is so abrupt, we’re not even sure what the complete status of The New Mutants really is. What we do know is that X-Men: Dark Phoenix will close out the main storyline of the 19-year arc the series has been on. Since the end is here, we’ve compiled theoretical endings that could be seen....

There is no family quite like The Gallaghers. We are so used to watching family units on TV that are seemingly perfect and squeaky clean, so it’s extremely refreshing when shows such as Shameless come along to prove the fact that we’re all human and we all make mistakes. It also proves that no family is perfect. In fact, some families are far far from it. The series accurately portrays how messy real-life relationships can be and we will forever be grateful for its bluntness....

At first glance, Brooklyn Nine-Nine may appear to be just your typical procedural cop sitcom, but it is actually so much more. Premiering on FOX in 2013, this little sitcom has had a big journey. From getting canceled by FOX after concluding its fifth season, to almost immediately being rescued by NBC, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a series that has certainly been through a lot. The show has concluded its sixth season, with a seventh now in production....

The classic anime Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon is known to be a progressive and innovative series. It rose from a need for more superhero stories centered around female characters, and it subverts ideas long established by other anime and manga. This popular tale of good versus evil has become a model template for all subsequent “magic girl” series. Nevertheless, the original Sailor Moon anime was first released in Japan in 1992....

When Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile was announced, many found it in poor taste as the trailer seemed to glamorize the life of sinister serial killer Ted Bundy. While the choice of a charismatic heartthrob to portray pure evil may have been questionable, by the final five minutes of the film, it was clear how wicked Bundy truly was. According to the director, Joe Berlinger, the intention of the film was to cast light on the viewpoint of Bundy’s girlfriend, Liz Kloepfer....

Identity theft is a way to defraud by using someone else’s personal information to access the victim’s credit, bank accounts or other sources of money. Tampa Woman Sentenced for Stolen Identity Refund Fraud On April 18, 2017, in Tampa, Florida, Melissa Hayes, of Tampa, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiracy to commit theft of government property and identity theft. Between January and June 2012, Hayes deposited 22 fraudulent government and tax refund checks, totaling over $160,000, into her business bank account....

HBO continues to produce some of the best shows on TV. From The Sopranos to Chernobyl, the premium cable channel has repeatedly developed programs that dominate the cultural landscape. The network has managed to skillfully make shows of all genres, including historical epics, surrealist sci-fi mysteries, crime dramas, and even high fantasy. Unfortunately, not everything can be a success. Some shows will be better than others, while even the best ones can’t maintain the same quality all the time....

Apple’s iPadOS makes iPad devices more useful and powerful as well with system improvements that offer easy multitasking. The iPadOS was announced at the WWDC 2019 event separately for the iPad lineup tablet devices. Apple mentioned that iPadOS is built as same as the iOS platform. However, the new iPadOS 13 brings some of the bugs like battery draining and more. Here we’ve shared 12 Ways to Fix iPadOS 13 Battery Draining Problem on iPad....

Everyone knows Star Wars. It is the biggest franchise on the planet and a huge pop culture phenomenon that has been a cornerstone of many people’s childhood and lives. Famous for its fantastic films, iconic characters, and its fantasy creations such as Jedi, Sith and Lightsaber’s, the Star Wars franchise has deep and expansive lore to accompany this iconography. A part of this lore is the galaxy in which it is set....

June 5 just happens to be the same day as the WWDC keynote which points to a hardware refresh at the event. The change in shipping times was first noticed by MacRumors. Although WWDC is typically a software event, there have been several rumors of new hardware this time around … The 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is not available for delivery before June 5 or in-store pickup before June 8....

But what if there was a way to make money with your passion for fitness? Today, there are several fitness affiliate programs that will pay you for promoting fitness products. In this blog post, we will discuss the 16 best health and fitness affiliate programs. These programs offer great commissions, and some even have recurring commission structures. Whether you’re just getting started in the world of affiliate marketing or you’re a seasoned pro, these programs are definitely worth checking out....

We first heard about Apple’s plans for a 16-inch MacBook Pro back in February through an investor note from Ming-Chi Kuo. Since then, we’ve learned a lot more about the new MacBook’s design, price, screen, and more. Read on as we round up everything we know about Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro. Update: 11/11/19: October came and passed without any announcement from Apple about the 16-inch MacBook Pro. With that in mind, however, Apple appears to be holding private media briefings in New York, where it is likely showing off the new 16-inch MacBook Pro....