#Watch ‘The Old Guard,’ Then Watch These Movies

#Watch ‘The Old Guard,’ Then Watch These Movies

“#Watch ‘The Old Guard,’ Then Watch These Movies” Welcome to Movie DNA, a column that recognizes the direct and indirect cinematic roots of new movies. Learn some film history, become a more well-rounded viewer, and enjoy likeminded works of the past. This entry recommends movies to watch after you stream The Old Guard. The concept of…

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#Why Dead Birds are the Ultimate Warning Sign

#Why Dead Birds are the Ultimate Warning Sign

“#Why Dead Birds are the Ultimate Warning Sign” Welcome to Elements of Story, a biweekly column about narrative tropes, what they mean, and why they just won’t go away. This entry explains the significance of dead birds.  When a dead animal shows up in a movie or TV show, it’s generally not a good sign. From…

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#A Brief History of the Hollywood Sign

#A Brief History of the Hollywood Sign

“#A Brief History of the Hollywood Sign” Brief History is a column that tells you all you need to know about your favorite — and not so favorite — pop culture topics. This entry looks into the history of the iconic Hollywood sign.  The Hollywood Sign is so ingrained in pop culture that it’s become…

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#Ranking the Scream films: Which one is the best?

#Ranking the Scream films: Which one is the best?

“#Ranking the Scream films: Which one is the best?” Use your ← → (arrows) to browse A Comic Con attendee poses as Ghostface from Scream (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images) Here’s our ranking of all the Scream films What’s your favorite scary movie series? For me, it’s Scream. The horror franchise was a massive success when it hit…

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