There are a lot of detective TV shows, both in the past and present. Some of them are admittedly corny with writing that doesn't give the actors much to work with in terms of depth. Some are designed to be silly, campy, even on purpose. In these instances, overacting is actually appreciated, even applauded.
You all know the "horror rules," right? Well, you can throw the rules out the window, because this movie does not follow any of them. The rules note that if you leave the room saying "I'll be right back," you'll likely be gutted in the basement. This film plays along for a while, with what you think is a normal horror set-up — attractive, young people go to a remote cabin and make terrible choices — but then the third act happens.
Fantasy fans have been eating well in recent years, with so many new series coming out that it's impossible to keep up. Picking which series to watch next can be difficult, especially when the genre is increasingly filled with shows that were canceled too soon. However, one fantasy series on Netflix is ideal for binge-watching and already guaranteed to return. Avatar: The Last Airbenderpremiered in 2024, and the show has already been given a complete three-season order, with Season 2's release set for June 25.
Murray Burnett and Joan Alison's stage play Everybody Comes to Rick's was written prior to the United States' entry into World War II as a staunchly anti-Nazi and pro-French Resistance piece. After failing to find a Broadway producer, however, the duo sold the rights to the unproduced play to Warner Bros. The studio started developing the story as a film titled Casablanca. Nowadays, the name elicits nothing but respect among even the least seasoned of cinephiles. But back during the movie's production, virtually everyone involved very famously believed that what they were making was just another run-of-the-mill wartime picture at best, and a B-level studio picture at worst. Instead, the film would end up winning three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Perhaps even more importantly, though, it has come to be remembered as one of the biggest Hollywood classics in the history of cinema. Casablanca is now praised as a landmark of the romance, war, and drama genres, proving just how remarkably close cinema can come to true perfection.
No streamer has built up a catalog as extensive as Netflix's. Filled to the brim with movies, series, documentaries, and more, Netflix continues to serve as the place to go for top-tier entertainment. But with wall-to-wall content, there will inevitably be some you miss. With binge-watching all the rage, it sounds easy to watch a miniseries in a single sitting, but there are times you'll likely miss some that you’ll wish you caught sooner.
Westerns often focus on the rip-roaring action of the genre, including the exciting gun fights and horse chases, but this film is not one of those. Instead, it's a quiet, thoughtful and methodical piece, the length of which is only matched by the length of its title. The title even gives away the plot before the first reel begins, but as someone once said, the best part of a story is the journey.
Fans can watch some post-apocalyptic films and be wowed by the potential of the world, and the glamor of what the world could become. Other times, everyone is on a level playing field and fending for themselves. This is not one of the movies that gives you hope for the future. In fact, by the end of it, you'll feel absolutely hopeless. Fun for the whole family, right? We're not selling it brilliantly, but if you're curious, read on.