When you think about how most AAA games have a base cost of $60 plus additional DLC, you can really appreciate the value of a cheap monthly subscription like this. It’s like going to an all-you-can-eat buffet versus going to a traditional restaurant. But like any buffet, the biggest problem with Apple Arcade is that the good content is few and far between, buried under a lot of mediocre content that you have to sift through....
But then there are film productions where the entire cast gets along and has a blast together, wrapping up with great adoration for one another. These are the kinds of movie sets that most movie directors dream of. Hollywood movie sets are all over the place. The stories we hear from actors, directors, and crew show us that experiences on set can be funny, heartwarming, cringeworthy, nasty, or even terrifying....
Naughty Dog is known for working on very few games at any given time—usually no more than two—and giving them full attention. That’s part of the reason why Naughty Dog has become one of the world’s most venerated gaming studios. Given their pedigree, it wouldn’t be wrong to place Naughty Dog in the same eschelon as other game developers like Rockstar Games and Kojima Productions—famous names that even casual gamers worth their salt have heard of and understand....
The famous four—comprising Platoon, The Deer Hunter, Full Metal Jacket, and Apocalypse Now—became instant classics in cinema’s long history, and we still recommend them today. But since then, there have been handfuls of other filmmakers who have taken their own stab at Vietnam War movies, each exploring the horrors that young men faced in the jungle. Here are some of the best Vietnam War movies worth watching today, and they’re all available to stream online....
The series centers on Otis Milburn, a repressed schoolboy whose parents are both sex therapists. He begins helping other students out with their sexual problems for profit, when it allows him to spend more time with the scathing yet lovely Maeve Wiley. Together they begin their clinic and turn tidy sums of money as Otis genuinely tries to help people with their sexual problems. As the show grew in popularity, Sex Education expanded to become an analysis of the problems today’s youth face, going as far as tackling subjects like LGBTQ+ acceptance, parental separation, sexual health in teenagers, sexual assault, and more....
Most of the time, these disappointing character arcs and developments are born from a need to make a certain plotline work, or when the story needs to be rushed for whatever reason, or when the writer runs out of ideas. It’s disappointing, but we learn to accept it. From wasted character potential to unexpected character developments, here are some of the most disappointing character arcs in anime that we’ve seen....
The term originates from theater and stage plays, where the “fourth wall” was the invisible wall separating the performers from the audience, with the other three walls being the walls of the stage. In theaters, actors pretend to ignore the invisible fourth wall (or, more accurately, they pretend that there is a real wall there). To them, the audience doesn’t exist. We’re looking in from the outside as the characters live out their fictional experiences....
Of course, when people think of Lucasfilm, they don’t think about Indiana Jones or Willow. They think of Star Wars. George Lucas’ epic space opera, which has taken culture by storm since its introduction in 1977, is a pop staple of modern society and has millions of fans around the world. It even has its own day on May the 4th. Disney had announced big plans for the Star Wars universe, declaring their intention to produce a sequel trilogy of films and a further three spin-off movies about the Star Wars universe....
Nowadays, we know that people aren’t entirely one or the other—we all have introverted and extroverted aspects, but we lean more toward one side, and certain traits dominate in different situations. Of course, understanding that balance can be complicated, which has led to all kinds of myths, misinterpretations, and stereotypes about what introversion is and how introverts behave. I’ve always known I was an introvert, but I’m not a cliché....
On average, it takes about 500 people to complete a movie, from pre-production all the way to post-production and release. With so much work involved, there’s bound to be a few mishaps. But some movies experience more than their fair share of production problems. From bad weather to moody actors to severe—and even fatal—injuries, many large film productions have fallen under the curse of perpetual bad luck. You might’ve heard some wild stories, like Leonardo DiCaprio (a vegetarian) eating raw bison liver in freezing conditions for The Revenant, or Robert Pattinson eating mud and getting so drunk he wet himself for The Lighthouse....
Even shonen anime series—which are known for their battles, tournaments, rivalries, and action-packed fights—have their quiet, tearful, and even heartbreaking scenes. Sometimes these are the moments that define the entire series. Here are some of the saddest anime moments and scenes that show just how emotional an anime series can be. 14. Captain Erwin Smith (Attack on Titan) Who could forget an iconic hero like Erwin Smith in Attack on Titan?...
These movies might set out to explore ideas about society, morality, or even conspiracies, but they all have something bigger stirring underneath the surface. Metaphors and grandiose themes are used to convey hidden messages. Well, mostly hidden. Sometimes the messages are obvious—perhaps even on-the-nose—but they’re still fun to think about! Here are our picks for the best metaphorical movies that get you thinking about hidden meanings and allegories. 17. Click (2006) Click might not be an Oscar-winning drama, but that partly helps to make its message stound out....
Drug abuse isn’t exactly a new topic when it comes to film exploration, but most movies simply show us the character taking drugs. We rarely get to experience the drug in the character’s shoes. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of fascinating movies that take us into the minds of drug-using characters, to witness their distorted worlds from their skewed points of view. Here are some of the most trippy drug movies that depict the drug experience via clever cinematography and editing....
For a while, I used to carry them in a duffel bag, but it was uncomfortable to carry and a nuisance to load and unload. After that, I was openly stacking my board games in my car and hoping they don’t spill over during transit. (Obviously not a viable option for public transportation!) But lately I’ve been trying out the Ultimate Board Game Backpack by GeekOn and I think I’ve finally found a winner....
As a teenage reader, it can be difficult to find books that are both challenging and engaging. Too much complexity can be discouraging to parse through, while lack of depth is boring and pointless. Over the years, some authors have managed to hit the mark just right with sophisticated stories that aren’t dry or convoluted, but are in fact as entertaining and thrilling as they come. Here are our picks for the best sci-fi books tailored to the Young Adult market, with deeply impactful stories appropriate for teenagers....
Don’t get me wrong: many books have been successfully adapted into movies, and a few of those movies have even been way better than their source materials. Everyone laughed at Peter Jackson for wanting to bring The Lord of the Rings to life on the big screen. They thought it was impossible. But he did it—and he earned three Academy Awards by the end of it. But not every movie director can be Peter Jackson....
If you don’t want to pay for several different streaming services, we don’t blame you. I personally pay for three of them, and I’m reluctant to add any other streaming platforms without dropping one. One option is to rent individual movies online, which only costs a few dollars each time and frees you from having to juggle several subscriptions or commit to a particular streaming platform. Or you can stick with movies that are free to stream online!...
Of course, the downside is that actually deciding on which pair of noise-canceling headphones to get can be tough. With so many brands and models, your head might be spinning. In my eyes, there are four main brands worth your attention. There are some solid options beyond these four main brands, but there are also plenty that just aren’t worth your time or money. For my own sanity, I don’t really look beyond these four main brands....
Suddenly, dinosaur toys were everywhere and kids couldn’t get enough of them. But it wasn’t just children—adults too were bewildered by the variety, and Christmas rushes felt much like the film itself: a terrifying chase through stores, fighting for your life against other shoppers. Over the years, there have been many great Jurassic Park toys. But which were the best Jurassic Park toys? Here are our picks for must-have Jurassic Park toys....
Some music managers are genuinely in it for the art, for the potential they see in someone, for the impact they can have. Other music managers view it as a shortcut to riches, pumping their clients full of drugs, slaving them to work like dogs, and raking in those dollars. Here are our picks for the best movies about music managers and producers, which explore the dynamics between them and their musicians....
