Theatre as a dramatic medium and tradition has been evolving over the last two thousand years. And across cultures and time periods, the stories told on a stage have all, in some way or another, found their way into a genre. These genres do not serve as rigid guidelines or boxes used to define art. They can help guide the audience as they experience a story, creating anticipation and expectations. Writers and performers can use genre to subvert expectation, and thus they can also become a tool for innovation. Understanding different types of plays, whether you are reading them, creating…
Mad Men has some of the best characters in all of television. The combination of the characters Matthew Weiner wrote and how they were brought to life resulted in dimensional, often dynamic characters that feel like they could walk into the room you were watching the show in. Over seven seasons on AMC, Mad Men follows the story of a New York advertising agency during one of the most changing decades in American history. Let’s dive into the Mad Men cast of characters, what they brought to the series, and the actors that brought them to life.Continue reading Mad Men…
The series finale of The Sopranos aired June 10, 2007. Millions of viewers sat in front of their TVs with Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" playing, Tony Soprano having dinner with his family at a diner. Meadow finally parks her car and heads for the restaurant. Tony looks up. The screen cuts to black. Silence. Had the TV disconnected? Maybe the cable went out? No. It was David Chase making one of the most debated television decisions in history, and the endless search for the Sopranos ending explained keeps drawing new audiences back to that diner booth almost two decades later.What…
The heist film has evolved over the decades, taking on many forms and styles. From sleek and chic to rough and gritty, filmmakers have taken the heist movie in every direction. The best of which have perfected the criminal ensemble, the intricate heist executions, or have taken the heist narrative into completely unique and innovative directions. What directions might that be? We’ve compiled a list of the best heist films of all time to find out.Continue reading 25 Best Heist Movies of All Time, Ranked
There’s more than one occasion to break out the pint of ice cream and dive into the genre of romance. Whether you are going through a breakup, looking for a romantic watch with your significant other, or searching for a rom-com to watch with roommates on movie night, finding a great romantic film can be difficult. So, we’ve compiled a list of the best romantic movies of all time that have touched audiences' hearts for years. From the hilarious to the dramatic, this list will be sure to give you a few options to cry, laugh, or smile in the…
Although the Western genre is past its hay day, it undoubtedly has inspired the work of some of today’s most prolific filmmakers and it is hard to hear the word “Western” without thinking of the best Clint Eastwood movies of all time. Eastwood proved to be a major factor in defining the genre but has also stepped outside of the Western to take on some of his most memorable roles. Besides his incredible achievements as a director, Clint Eastwood’s presence on the big screen has inspired, influenced, and entertained generations of movie-goers and filmmakers alike. So we compromised a list…
When the original Rocky was first released, it won the hearts of audiences all over the world. It catapulted the then-unknown Sylvester Stallone into stardom and opened the gates for an entire franchise. However, not every film has received the success of the original. In fact, some have reached the exact opposite end of the spectrum becoming some of the biggest busts among blockbuster films. To know which Rocky movie is the best and which ones were a bust, we created a list of the best Rocky movies ranked worst to best. Continue reading 9 Best Rocky Movies Ranked
In the late 1990s, television operated by a certain set of rules. Heroes were likeable, villains were clear, and morality was rarely complicated. Then, in 1999, The Sopranos changed everything — a series where rising action builds across multiple seasons with the patience and inevitability of Greek tragedy. David Chase's mob family drama introduced characters so morally complex they challenged what networks believed audiences could want — or stomach — from a television series.The Sopranos cast — led by James Gandolfini's career-defining performance as New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano — delivered layered, committed work that broke every existing character…
When David Chase pitched the idea of The Sopranos, it would be impossible to predict how a manipulative, murdering, New Jersey mob boss could become one of the most beloved antiheroes in television history. Over the course of six seasons, audiences rooted for his triumphs, no matter how awful the means. So how did David Chase create a modern Italian-American gangster character that broke out of the character archetype? What was it about Tony Soprano that continues to draw so many people into the series for rewatches and first-time watches nearly two decades after the series finale? That question drives…
The romance genre is timeless. From the classics of old-time Hollywood to the glory days of the rom-com in the 2000s, the best romance movies span decades because of its enduring characters and their chemistry and the incredible worlds through which their love unfolds. We’ve structured this list of the best romance movies of all time by subgenre so that film fans of all kinds can leave here with a new movie to watch. You love romance tropes, and so do we! Let's dive in. Continue reading 36 Best Romance Movies of All Time Ranked (2026)
