From first entries that birthed entire franchises to comeback titles that took advantage of the console’s power to revive stale series, it’s an undeniable fact that JRPGs flourished on the PS3 in ways unlike ever before. Picking the best of the bunch is a tall order, but we’ve sifted through and found them. Here are the absolute best JRPGs on the PlayStation 3 that are still worth playing today if you haven’t yet....
From the stage to the screen, the UK has cultivated numerous fine actors—from the era of silent movies right through to the modern age—and many of them stand amongst world-class icons. Britain’s actors have moved with the times and pushed boundaries through their roles, thus keeping alive the strong connection the country shares with the performance arts. Here, we look back through cinema history for our picks of the best British movie actors of all time and why they stand out....
Baron Cohen’s TV shows, movies, and other projects have made us burst with laughter on numerous occasions, and he’s even sent some of us to the hospital (as was the case with Charlize Theron). While Baron Cohen has certainly forged a much broader career than simply embodying larger-than-life characters—like his memorable role as Abbie Hoffman in The Trial of the Chicago Seven—his best work has always come through comedy. Here are our picks for the wildest and most hilarious pranks that Sacha Baron Cohen pulled off, which often involved unwitting members of the public who became the butt of his jokes....
Whether those scares come from supernatural demons, ghastly figures, or bone-chilling serial killers, all can be forgiven if done well. But if nothing feels unique, if the scares are unearned, or if the movie isn’t scary at all? Then horror tropes and cliches can be exceedingly annoying. Of course, certain tropes are unavoidable depending on the kind of story being told. In that case, writers and filmmakers need to creatively twist them in new ways to surprise viewers—especially horror veterans....
They debuted a new photographic technology that allowed photos to be taken at a rate of 16 photos per second. When those images were then projected at the same rate, it gave the illusion of movement: men and women walking in and out of a factory. That was the first recorded demonstration of projected film in history. On December 28, 1895—later that same year—the brothers showed their creation to a paying audience of around 40 people....
And they’re all different with their own unique selling points, features, and benefits. Some of them are cheap and do one thing really well, while others are loaded to the rim but cost a pretty penny. Some are dedicated to sports, while others focus on family content. Which one is right for you? Here’s our breakdown of the best live TV streaming services currently available and their pros and cons....
Louis Theroux is a renowned documentary filmmaker who has traveled all over the globe in search of the most intriguing, unorthodox, and bohemian human stories worth investigating. Theroux started off working for Michael Moore in the early 90s, and was later given his own show by the BBC. In the years since then, Theroux’s documentaries have tackled subjects increasingly more serious than his earlier comedic efforts. For almost 30 years now, Louis Theroux has been bringing the world some of the most impressive documentaries ever made....
They tend to have complete creative control over their films, which is evident when you can instantly tell who made a film just by watching it unfold on screen. For example, Quentin Tarantino’s signature style involves bloodshed, racism, and sharply written dialogue. Auteur filmmakers often gravitate toward the same cast and crew, and they often play with the same themes and aesthetics. Here are some of the most famous movie directors and what their cinematic styles involve, including everything from narrative tropes to camera shot types to color grading in post....
For writers specifically, it’s well-known that many have struggled—and some have even come to hate the process of writing itself, given that it can last for years with no end in sight as the author slowly drives themself mad with the obsession of finishing a work. Sometimes, the writing experience is so bad and so traumatic that the author is unable to pick up from where they left off, unable to ever write another meaningful page published....
Movie fandoms seldom last two decades and beyond, but the Lord of the Rings films are just as loved now (if not more) than they were when they first released. Few franchises have garnered the same level of enduring reception as Peter Jackson’s films. In some ways, one could argue that the trilogy was the beginning of the end for an entire era of cinema—a time when the theater experience was jaw-droppingly unique....
Some anime series have hinted at darker backstories for certain heroic characters, and some anime characters have personalities or dispositions that are better suited for the bad guys. Then there are those who could be tempted to the dark side if left unchecked. Here are some well-known anime hero characters who would make great villains, ranging from those who could wreak great havoc to those who’d be dangerous as enemies of justice....
He may not literally be swinging between the skyscrapers, but when you turn on the TV, a gaming console, or the computer, you can see Spider-Man realized right before your eyes. The first Spider-Man TV show aired in 1967—five years after the character’s comic debut—and since then, there have been no fewer than ten more TV series starring the webbed Wall-Crawler. Here we take a look at Spider-Man’s storied TV history and which of the various Spider-Man TV shows were truly great....
Barbarians are big and tough, but playing them well can be a challenge for newbies. You’ll have to be mindful of balancing damage output with trying to stay alive on the frontlines of battle. If you want to take a most direct approach to combat, Barbarians are a great class to pick up. If you’re new to the class, here’s everything you need to know to start off on the right foot as a Barbarian in D&D 5e....
They came in every form, from cheery big-budget blockbusters to strange low-budget cosmic horrors. That prolific decade has had more of an impact on the current state of the genre than any other. But don’t waste your time sifting through the trash bin of sci-fi movie history. With so many titles to choose from, it can be hard to know which 80s sci-fi movies are worth checking out. Here are some of the best 80s sci-fi movies that still hold up pretty well today....
Disney villains can be appealing in different ways. Some might be selfish but charismatic, while others may share their motives through song, but no matter how you dice it, Disney villains are cleverly fascinating. Here are our picks for the best Disney movie villains of all time that stand out for their unique brands of chaos and evil. 10. Yzma (The Emperor’s New Groove) Yzma is one of the funniest Disney villains of all time....
While the core Nintendo Switch Online subscription includes dozens of NES and SNES games, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack throws in several Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games. Seasoned retro gamers are probably familiar with many (or all) of the titles in the Expansion Pack, but newbies to the Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis may have trouble figuring out which ones to play first. Here are our picks for the best games in the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, focusing on five Nintendo 64 games and five Sega Genesis games included with the subscription....
Or, you know, an alternate ending that wasn’t meant to see the light of day got leaked by somebody. Or, in some cases, multiple endings found their way to the public eye as bonus features on DVDs and Blu-rays. Nonetheless, from apocalyptic thrillers to comic book comedies, here are our picks for the best movies with alternate endings you should check out. You might like them better than their official endings!...
These underdog stories are the modern David versus Goliath tales that have the power to make audiences sit with bated breath and hang on to see how things turn out. Whatever happens on screen can leave viewers elated to the heavens or utterly devastated. It takes skill to pull off a film like this. Here are the best underdog movies of all time, where you’ll cheer for characters who pour their heart and soul into overcoming impossible odds....
Indeed, some of our favorite movie franchises began during the awesomeness of the 1990s. Not to mention this was the decade that started the Disney Renaissance with The Little Mermaid. Here are our picks for the most popular and most iconic movies of the 90s that have an enduring and memorable legacy to this day. 10. Goodfellas (1990) Martin Scorsese is the king of gangster movies, and Goodfellas remains his most beloved....
We might spot out-of-character descriptions and actions, or perhaps the entire story gets creatively twisted with a completely new plot while only maintaining certain major events from the protagonist’s heroics. Fantasy movies about gods and goddesses aren’t limited to Greek and Roman mythologies. There’s plenty of material to explore in other cultures, like the Seven Gates or Trials in Hell or the Egyptian myth of Anubis waiting for the souls of the dead....
