However, in films, open waters have made for some of the best drama and adventure seen in cinemas throughout movie history. The great, expansive void of dark nothingness inspires fear of drowning, fear of the unknown, fear of the creatures and elements lurking within, and fear that it’ll consume us. In this article, we look at thalassophobia and the films that have best brought it into focus with withering realism....

For that reason, Pixar’s animated movies generate mass excitement whenever there’s a new one announced. But unlike parent company Disney, Pixar’s reputation for quality holds them to a higher standard than even Disney’s animated output. One of the most magical parts of any Pixar motion picture is the soundtrack. The original songs. The tunes that stand the test of time and become synonymous with childhoods everywhere. Let’s revisit some of Pixar’s best original movie songs....

But every so often, there comes a film that doesn’t care to deliver on either of those emotions. Instead, it just wants to grip your soul and make you feel things that aren’t as common to the cinematic experience: tears, grief, sympathy, heartbreak. Here are some of the most emotionally devastating movies that are dramatic, heavy, heartbreaking—right up to the their final scenes. 8. Leave No Trace (2018) Leave No Trace is a quiet and understated film....

Before he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he starred in and directed several indie films and many TV productions. Taika Waititi has a uniqueness to him that spills over into his work, and his recent projects have made into a very influential artist. His distinct worldview shapes his stories, making them unlike any other. What’s the deal with Taika Waititi? What makes him so different compared to other Hollywood filmmakers?...

Most of the time, each episode is its own individual story with its own characters, settings, beginning, middle, and end. Less commonly, the story could span an entire season, with each season being a sort of reboot with a new story, new characters, and new settings. What about the actors? Well, sometimes the actors are brand new in every episode, with little to no repeats across stories. Other times, the same cast of actors are used to tell the different stories, with everyone playing a brand new character each time....

If there aren’t enough clues for the audience to catch, then the plot twist not only feels cheap, but the movie doesn’t evolve on a second or third watch. Noticing the small hints on a rewatch is part of the fun. But on the flip side, too many clues that are obvious and heavy-handed make the plot twist predictable. Essentially, it ceases being a plot twist. One of the greatest examples of a movie plot twist done well is the question of “Who is Tyler Durden?...

So much has happened in the Simpsons universe that overanalyzing fans have come up with all kinds of complex, unusual, and oftentimes ridiculous theories about various aspects of the show. Here are some of the more interesting Simpsons fan theories to have surfaced, and what they mean for the series. 1. Homer Is Stuck in a Coma In season 4, Bart decided to get even with Homer on April Fools’ Day by violently shaking a can of Duff using an industrial paint shaker, then turning up the temperature so that Homer was tempted to drink it....

Sure, Fighters don’t have access to spells like Paladins and Rangers, and they might not have the huge damage numbers of Barbarians and Rogues. It’s true, Fighters often felt overshadowed by other classes in previous versions—but they’re pretty great in D&D 5e. With much-needed buffs to both versatility and damage output, Fighters are a solid choice for anyone looking for a well-rounded melee character. Here are some key tips for being a Fighter and how you can help lead your adventuring party to success....

Their television creation, taken so lovingly from George R. R. Martin’s original books, became the biggest TV series the world had ever seen to that point. In the process, it launched several young actors’ careers and established fantasy as a worthwhile genre in modern television. However, with great power comes great responsibility—and Benioff and Weiss leveraged their work on the epic fantasy TV show to win big contracts with other companies who wanted similar success....

The streaming service originally started out by hosting illegal anime streams with fan subs, but removed all illicit content in 2009 and committed itself to legal distribution of anime. It has since become the largest anime distribution service in the West. With Crunchyroll’s recent merger with Funimation, the platform has grown into the largest it’s ever been and now houses some of the most iconic and popular anime series of all time....

Scary inmates? Even scarier guards? What could be better when you’re looking for thrills? And when everything is subverted, prison life can lead to some of the funniest situations you’ve ever imagined. From insane criminals to corrupt officers to thrilling escapes, here are the best prison movies involving life in prison. 10. Stir Crazy (1980) Stir Crazy is the only comedy prison movie on this list. This 80s buddy movie stars the classic duo, Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, who “dress up as woodpeckers and get framed for robbing a bank....

Here are our picks for the best treasure hunting adventure movies worth watching, perfect for when you’re looking for a little cinematic escapism—whether by sea, jungle, or desert! 10. Gold (2016) Gold isn’t the first time Matthew McConaughey tracked down treasure—he did something similar in 2005’s Sahara and 2008’s Fool’s Gold. But whereas those two films weren’t particularly successful, Gold was proof that the third time’s a charm for McConaughey....

Unlike deck construction games, which involve crafting a preset deck before the actual game begins, deckbuilding games have you craft your deck while you play. The deck creation isn’t just setup; it’s the game itself. This meta-level shift in gameplay brings its own type of thrill to board games and card games. It’s similar to riding a train and laying down tracks as you speed ahead—you have to react and adjust in real-time....

Of course, that’s not to say life back in the day was any better or easier. It’s just fun to indulge in a little sugar-coated movie drama! From Jane Austen movie adaptations to films about medieval royalty, here are some of the best period piece and costume drama movies that take place between the 16th and 18th centuries. 15. Anna Karenina (2012) Keira Knightley has appeared in her fair share of historical and period dramas, from 2007’s Atonement to 2011’s A Dangerous Method....

Hopefully we can help make it more bearable! Here are our favorite movies that can help you transition into the fall season mood, making you want to curl up in a blanket with a cozy sweater and a hot beverage. 4. Dead Poets Society (1989) The Welton Academy is a strict conservative school for boys. It’s the kind of environment where students must wear uniforms and behave appropriately on every occasion, while professors are inflexible and detached from the actual struggles and passions of their students....

Perhaps it’s the unusual power of witches and wizards that attracts audiences—a kind of escapism that lets us picture a life with wand in hand as we ourselves defend Hogwarts from an evil snake-looking villain. Or, is it the wisdom? The vast counsel of a magical character like Gandalf, whose soft demeanor combined with his extraordinary power has the inexplicable effect of drawing you in towards him. In any case, ever since the Wicked Witch tried to kill Dorothy, we’ve all been glued to the screen whenever there’s literal magic to watch....

Oh, that’s a scene unlike any other! It gripped us to our chair as the henchman was forcefully flung from the car and Bond continued making his daring escape attempt. From that point onwards, Bond movies were forever changed as car chases with cool gadgets and gimmicks became a staple. 2002’s Die Another Day is another prime example of the Bond franchise pushing an epic-yet-ludicrous car chase. The missiles, the auto-aiming shotguns, the mortars, the ejector seat, the invisibility… none of it should have worked, but it did—because it was a Bond movie....

This is the kind of scene that appeals to something primal within all of us. Why else would sports like boxing have ever become so popular? However, we can’t all fight like Ethan Hunt, and movies know that. That’s why movie fights aren’t always nail-biting showdowns—sometimes there’s no tension at all and we’re left with gut-busting brawls of hilarity. We’re talking fight scenes that are far from serious, even to the point of being parodies of our favorite action movies with real fight scenes....

We’re not just talking winter. We’re talking frigid mountains, Arctic wastelands, icy tundras, glacial waters, and more—and maybe a dash of frozen bodies thrown into the mix for good measure. Here are some of the best TV shows that take place in snowy regions and ice-capped towns where everyone is alone and nobody is safe. 8. Cardinal (2017–2020) Based on the crime novel series by Giles Blunt, Cardinal takes place in the fictional city of Algonquin, steeped in mounds of crystal white snow....

The acclaimed director is known for his offbeat style of storytelling and his insanely precise visuals. He loves symmetry, coordinated color palettes, and working with the same group of actors—including household names like Owen Wilson and Bill Murray. The French Dispatch is set to premier on July 6 and stars Timothée Chalamet, Bill Murray (of course), Tilda Swinton, Frances McDormand, Adrian Brody, and a whole bunch of other famous faces....