What’s so great about being scared that we’ll actually pay other people to scare us, that we’ll build a holiday around it?
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What’s so great about being scared that we’ll actually pay other people to scare us, that we’ll build a holiday around it?
One of the best things about America is that we have so many different types of people who like so many different types of things. Each of these movies and shows is different, but they all have one thing in common: they’re all set on the Fourth of July.
Horror and animation both have long histories in film, and both face their own challenges in embracing that history while still innovating for future movies.
“Black Christmas” and “Jumanji: The Next Level” are both the third installments in their respective franchises. How well do they stack up against the movies that came before?
I saw two movies this weekend about toys coming to life when their owners aren’t around and having adventures…but very different types of adventures.