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4 Opening-Scene Types That Reveal What Kind of Blockbuster You’re Watching

4 Opening-Scene Types That Reveal What Kind of Blockbuster You’re Watching

Summer blockbusters often signal their entire DNA in the first five minutes. Here’s the one type of opening scene that tells you what to expect.
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Why Shark Movies Keep Swimming Back Into The Summer Movie Calendar

Why Shark Movies Keep Swimming Back Into The Summer Movie Calendar

From the original blockbuster 'Jaws' to modern CGI spectacle, we explore the cultural, psychological, and economic reasons sharks are a summer staple.
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Why Summer Horror Feels Different When You Leave The Theater After Dark

Why Summer Horror Feels Different When You Leave The Theater After Dark

Exploring the unique psychological and sensory reasons why walking out of a horror movie on a warm summer night creates such a distinct, lingering dread.
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Why Godzilla (2014) Works Better By Delaying Its Biggest Set Pieces

Why Godzilla (2014) Works Better By Delaying Its Biggest Set Pieces

A look at why some of the best summer blockbusters build suspense by saving their biggest moments, making the final payoff even more spectacular.
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20 Blockbuster Villain Types, From Corporate Sharks To Actual Sharks

20 Blockbuster Villain Types, From Corporate Sharks To Actual Sharks

From unstoppable monsters to scheming humans, we break down the 20 villain archetypes that define the biggest summer blockbusters.
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How Beverly Garland Reinvented Herself From B-Movie Heroine To TV Mainstay

How Beverly Garland Reinvented Herself From B-Movie Heroine To TV Mainstay

A look at the career of actress Beverly Garland, arguing that her later roles showcased a depth and talent that her famous B-movie work overshadowed.
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How Jaws Helped Define The Modern Summer Blockbuster

How Jaws Helped Define The Modern Summer Blockbuster

Explore the history of the summer blockbuster, from the industry-shattering release of Jaws to the formula that still defines Hollywood's biggest season.
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Why Family Movies Can Hide Surprisingly Bold Ideas In Plain Sight

Why Family Movies Can Hide Surprisingly Bold Ideas In Plain Sight

A look at how animated and family-friendly films often use their "safe" reputation to explore surprisingly complex and mature emotional themes.
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Why “Save the World” Stakes Can Make A Summer Franchise Movie Feel Smaller

Why “Save the World” Stakes Can Make A Summer Franchise Movie Feel Smaller

Ever wondered why a blockbuster movie about saving the planet can feel less exciting than a smaller, more personal story? Here’s the answer.
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Daniel Kaluuya Stars in Jordan Peele's Thriller 'Get Out' Unveiling Dark Secrets

Daniel Kaluuya Stars in Jordan Peele's Thriller 'Get Out' Unveiling Dark Secrets

Daniel Kaluuya Stars in Jordan Peele's Thriller 'Get Out' Unveiling Dark Secrets
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Essie Davis Shines in Acclaimed Directorial Debuts of the 21st Century

Essie Davis Shines in Acclaimed Directorial Debuts of the 21st Century

Essie Davis Shines in Acclaimed Directorial Debuts of the 21st Century
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Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd to Star in 'Crawl' Sequel Directed by Alexandre Aja

Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd to Star in 'Crawl' Sequel Directed by Alexandre Aja

Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd to Star in 'Crawl' Sequel Directed by Alexandre Aja