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Over the years, time travel has become one of the most common plot devices in sci-fi cinema. It has been used, abused, revered, and spoofed in more films than can be counted. But whether time travel is approached as a serious scientific concept, or as a flimsy deus ex machina, its appeal is undeniable. Listed below [...]

While most people think of superheroes when they hear the term “comic books,” it turns out that one of the most popular and resilient comic genres revolves around non-supervillainy crime.  Dating back to the early 20th century, crime comics have been a mainstay of the medium. Suave private eyes, pulp anti-hero avengers, and neo-noir police procedurals [...]

In a market dominated by superheroes, it’s easy to forget that, once upon a time, there were a plethora of other genres that enjoyed great popularity. One of these was the war comic genre. Though they originated in the 1930s, the war comics genre exploded in the wake of World War II. Tales of impossibly [...]

Certain directors are famous for working within very specific genres. The name “Alfred Hitchcock” is synonymous with thrillers and suspense. The words “Charlie Chaplin” immediately bring to mind visions of silent comedies. Ingmar Bergman has become a code-word for bleak, existential Eastern European art films. And yet, every now and then, a director will make [...]

Almost everybody loves a good scare. Is it any wonder that horror has become one of the most successful and beloved genres in media? While most everybody is familiar with horror literature, television, and cinema, there is a rich world of horror comics waiting to be discovered, for those who are willing to look. However, [...]

As any film aficionado will tell you, the world of film noir is a vast expanse that can be intimidating to dive into.  There are so many films that are considered “classics” that it can be difficult to decide where to begin exploring the genre.  Some films have been cemented in time as quintessential examples [...]

The cinema is an ever evolving art form that has made countless changes in the short time that it has existed.  Great masters and auteurs have risen and fallen, inspiring countless other filmmakers.  One of the most common ways that filmmakers pay tribute to their influences is to quote, or “homage,” their favorite movies or [...]