Easily one of the most noted works in epic fantasy for generations has been J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic novel series The Lord of
Based on the hard sci-fi novel by Andy Weir, The Martian follows the adventure of one unlucky astronaut struggling to survive on his own when stranded on a distant planet. The astronaut is Mark Watney and he finds himself left behind after
Based on the book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis, this film follows the events that led up to the 2008 financial market crash. As a combination of terrible business practices, bad loans, and exceptional deception, the crash
Director Hayao Miyazaki had considered retiring from directing animated films after the gruelling production of Princess Mononoke. However, after seeing how few inspirational works of media were present for little girls, he pulled himself out of retirement to direct Spirited Away. The
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon surprised everyone in the 1990s when they wrote the critically acclaimed and award-winning film Good Will Hunting. The inspiring drama directed by Gus Van Sant follows Will Hunting, a genius who just can’t stay out of trouble.
In this modernized version of William Shakespeare’s classic comedy The Taming of the Shrew, 10 Things I Hate About You follows the life of the keep-to-herself teenager Kat Stratford. Though smart and pretty, she is not as well regarded among the high
Based on the novel of the same name by Kody Keplinger, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of the most notable movies when it comes to teens coming out of their shells. The film featured the shy student of Charlie,
Based on the novel of the same name by Kathryn Stockett, this historical work of fiction follows the life of 1960s aspiring journalist Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan. Set against the Civil Rights movement in Jackson, Mississippi, she finds herself forming a bond with
Based on the novel by Becky Albertalli, the coming-of-age romance in Love, Simon was quite the progressive film. It’s a high school drama that features the titular Simon as a closesed gay teen trying to making his way to graduation without being
When it comes to adventure films, the one name that springs immediately to mind is Indiana Jones. In an attempt by Steven Spielberg to recapture the magic of the classic adventure movie serials, the creation of Raiders of the Lost Ark led
Based on the novel by Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians is a big, enthusiastic, and engaging wedding dramedy that became the most charming surprise of summer 2018. Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) is a New York professor who finds herself falling for the