As a subgenre, home invasion movies hit harder than most horror flicks or thrillers. Playing on our common fear of having our residences and safety violated, home invasion films get our adrenaline pumping as we watch the protagonist and villain or villains engaging in a battle of stamina, wits, and wills. Sometimes ending well, sometimes…
4 Useful Action-Hero Skills That You Can Learn
As you watched an action-packed movie featuring Dwayne Johnson or Jason Statham, one of your friends might have said, “I could do that.” There’s not much chance that the average person could pull off one of the impressive physical feats that those men pulled off, but you can learn some of the skills they display…
5 Reasons You Should Continue Watching Movies on DVD
In an era where streaming services dominate the movie-watching experience, it’s hard to imagine when DVD was the most preferred format. But DVDs are far from obsolete and continue to offer a unique charm many overlook. Consider these five reasons you should continue watching movies on DVD and enjoy the unique experience of inserting a…
Is Lock Picking As Easy as the Movies Make It?
Almost everything you see in the movies is fake. That glass bottle the hero just shattered over the villain’s head is actually made of sugar glass—it’s completely edible and won’t hurt the actor at all. Those ice cubes floating in the water can be too noisy, so silicone look-alikes get used instead. Never trust the…
5 Movies About Pearl Harbor You Need to See
For all the history buffs who are stuck at home and getting tired of watching the History Channel on a loop, it’s time to switch it up and watch some of the best movies about the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Scariest Portrayals of Sleep in the Entertainment Industry
Everyone can agree that sleeping is a wonderful thing. To be able to turn your brain off for multiple hours and rejuvenate for the next day is the best. Films and TV know that since we love sleeping so much, scaring us with fictional disorders is a good way to disturb us. And the scariest…
5 Tips for Designing a Multifunctional Media Room
In modern homes, a multifunctional media room has become an essential, versatile space that offers both entertainment and relaxation. Since media rooms are more flexible than dedicated home theaters, consider creating a media room that serves as a multipurpose space where you can enjoy movies, TV shows, gaming, music, and more. Media rooms are often…
How To Create the Ideal Movie Theater in Your Backyard
When people think about home theaters, they normally envision either a nice living room setup or an open-air outdoor experience with projectors and screens. However, what if we told you that you could create the ideal movie theater in your backyard while still staying indoors? Here are some things you can use to build the…
3 Tips for Planning a Great Viewing Party
Viewing parties are excellent events to show off the newest movie everyone’s raving about or the series finale of everyone’s favorite show. Regardless of the reason, you’ll need your viewing party to go off without a hitch, and there are some helpful ideas to make the event comfortable and enjoyable. Use these tips for planning…
Hollywood Science Myths That Shouldn’t Fool You
While Hollywood films provide a thrilling escape from reality, they often portray scientific inaccuracies that can mislead audiences. Consider some common Hollywood science myths that shouldn’t fool you, even if they’re thrilling on the screen. Dinosaur Sounds and Vision Hollywood often presents dinosaurs as monstrous, roaring beasts. However, paleontologists believe that many dinosaurs closely resembled…