The cultural success (and impact) of the Harry Potter series can’t be underestimated, making it only natural that studios would want to catch that lightning in a second bottle. However, a big part of Harry Potter’s success comes down to luck, something no amount of money can replicate. With that,
15 Times American Movies Pretended Mexico Was Yellow
You’d be forgiven for not knowing this, but Mexico isn’t covered in yellow tint. This is a myth propagated by popular media, since they insist on using the filter when showing scenes happening within the country. The alleged reason is that it helps inform the audience where a scene is
15 Actors Who Fumbled the Project of a Lifetime, and Never Got Back
Hollywood history is filled with actors who landed dream roles most performers would do anything to get, only to walk away at the worst possible moment. Of course, they might not have known at the time what they were missing, but the writing was on the wall. You need to
15 Actors Who Tragically Never Saw the End of Production
Most of the time, audiences only see one version of the movie, the finished product. But for actors, the experience of making and seeing a film are two different things, especially considering how out of chronological order some scenes can be filmed in. Sadly, not all actors live to see
15 Movie Characters Who Were Way Smarter Than the Plot Allowed Them to Be
Some movie characters are clearly written as intelligent, resourceful, and highly capable, yet the plot around them often forces strange decisions, missed opportunities, or unnecessary mistakes just to keep the story moving. This creates an odd tension where the audience can see a smarter solution in real time, while the