Martial arts in movies can mostly be traced to Chinese kung fu movies. This Far Eastern genre originated in the theatricality of Chinese opera and “Wuxia” novels. Wuxia is a romantic genre of Chinese folklore, often featuring a lone sword-wielding hero on a chivalric quest. The oldest films in this vein date to the late …
10 More Unexpected Celebrity Cameos in Movies
These A-listers are all Hollywood royalty in their own right. When they appear on the big screen or on stage, they steal the show. But sometimes, they’re a little harder to recognize, as is the case with many surprise cameos. These brief appearances involve your favourite stars in loads of makeup, popping up at the …
10 of The Most Unexpected Celebrity Cameos In Movies
A cameo is an appearance in a short film or series by a celebrity, following an invitation from a director, screenwriter, or producer. Although celebs are often invited to appear in movies, these sporadic and brief performances are usually highly paid and may also be requested by the actors themselves. The goal of these appearances …
12 of The Greatest Sports Movies Since 2000
The ’90s were a good time. They gave us baggy clothes, incredible sports heroes and some damn good sports movies that have stuck with us for a long time. Whether it was Rudy, The Mighty Ducks trilogy or Happy Gilmore, most of us can recite nearly every line to those flicks without hesitation. But what …
Where Are They Now: The Original Cast of The One Tree Hill
On Sept. 23, 2003, TV audiences went to Tree Hill and didn’t leave for another 9 years. Over the course of 9 seasons, the young cast of One Tree Hill grew up before our eyes — onscreen and offscreen. They went from teenagers to adults (particularly thanks to that season 5 time-jump). One Tree Hill …
Where Are They Now: The Cast of Saved By The Bell
From 1989 to 1993, Saved by the Bell made Saturday mornings must-watch TV. Up to that point, cartoons dominated the airwaves, which didn’t sit well with the tweens and teens wanting something a little more on their level. Originally packaged as Good Morning, Miss Bliss, Saved by the Bell opened up the avenue for shows …
The 12 Best Anime Series for Newcomers
Despite the fact that anime is one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world, it can be incredibly difficult for potential fans of the genre to actually start watching. This is largely due to the fact that the most popular anime tend to be incredibly long, with some even being made up …
Where Are They Now: The Cast of Vampire Diaries
Good news, The Vampire Diaries fans! The hit teen drama recently returned to Netflix, meaning that you can enjoy all eight season all over again. The show, which ran for eight seasons between 2009 and 2017, tells the story of a love triangle between vampire brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore and high-schooler Elena Gilbert as …
Where Are They Now: The Cast of The Goonies
It’s been over 35 years since Steven Spielberg’s adventure movie The Goonies hit cinema screens around the world. A comedy caper about an ambitious and curious group of friends that live in the ‘Good Docks’ of Astoria, Oregon follows their adventure as they stumble across a treasure map, pirate skeletons, and a family of criminals …
Moon Knight: He Wants You To See Him Coming
Moon Knight has officially made his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and with two episodes of his Disney Plus streaming series now under his belt, we’re starting to learn more about how the different identities at play in Moon Knight’s head compare to his comic book history – including a few twists that have …