Melissa Coy
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LOTR: Aragorn's Backstory And The History Of The Númenóreans
Aragorn has an interesting backstory from a mere Ranger to a great King of Men. Here is a look at his backstory and explanation of his long life.
The Original Carrie Subverts Expectations Of The Final Girl Trope
A trope in horror films, the Final Girl is the last character who takes a stand against the villain. They are usually victorious but not in this film.
Watch Kate Winslet's First Screen Test For Titanic From 1995
Kate Winslet had a birthday this October, and fans can watch her very first Titanic screen test featuring a different Jack to celebrate.
Chucky Episode 1 Review
In the world of creepy dolls, Chucky is one of the first and creepiest. The new series is here, so how did the first episode do?
Who Is Tom Bombadil And What Is His Significance In LOTR?
Tom Bombadil wasn't in the movies, but fans say he is the most important character. What role did he play in the quest to destroy the Ring?
LOTR: Where Do Balrogs Come From And Why Is Gandalf Scared Of Them?
Gandalf fights a fiery beast that appears to be a creature he knew he would encounter in the Mines of Moria. How did he know it would be there?
Friday The 13th: How Does Jason Keep Surviving?
Even after supposedly dying in 11 films, Jason keeps coming back, stronger than ever. What makes Jason Voorhees unkillable?
Fan Edits A Hilarious Halloween Parody With A Playful Michael Myers
Halloween's Jamie Lee Curtis watches Michael Myers through her window as he performs some odd tasks that are threatening in a playful way.
What Separates A MacGuffin From A Red Herring?
The terms Red Herring and MacGuffin are used in the world of fiction, but how do viewers tell the difference between the two?
LOTR: Why Wasn't Mount Doom Guarded?
Aragorn helped by causing a distraction from The Great Eye, but shouldn't the one place the Ring could be destroyed constantly be guarded?
Howard Shore May Return To Score Amazon's LOTR Series
Fans of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy may have a new reason to get excited for Amazon's upcoming LOTR series.
LOTR: What Exactly Is The Mouth Of Sauron?
The creature is shown in The Return of the King briefly, referred to as the Mouth of Sauron. What is this thing?
Unmasking The Halloween Villain: Who Is Michael Myers?
An explanation of who Michael Myers was as well as unmasking the villain—who played him, how did they create the mask, is it based on a true story?
What Was The Monster Rabbit In Donnie Darko?
A rabbit demon of sort visits Donnie with strange messages about the future. Who is Frank the Rabbit, and what is his purpose?
90 Day: The Single Life: Big Ed And Liz Are Getting Married?
Big Ed and Liz's breakup saw 90 Day: The Single Life fans giving support to the verbally abused Liz, but the breakup didn't last long.
What Was The Monster In Trick 'r Treat?
His name is Sam, but what is he and where did he come from? Is he the only monster in the movie?
Cast Away: What Was In That Package?
The package from Cast Away is on par with the briefcase from Pulp Fiction in the world of MacGuffins and Red Herrings. What was in it?
LOTR: How Did Sméagol Become Gollum?
Gandalf said Gollum's life was a sad story, and he loved and hated himself. The creature's transition from Sméagol to Gollum is heartbreaking.
Why Did It Take M. Night Shyamalan 16 Years To Make The Unbreakable Sequel?
Unbreakable came out in 2000 and was heavily criticized. It's now considered some of Night's best work. What took the sequel so long to make?
LOTR: Where Do The Characters Go When They Put On The Ring?
Frodo is transported into a nightmare world when he puts on the Ring. Does this world look the same for everyone, and where and what is this place?