Not every popular movie ages the way audiences expect. As cultural conversations evolve, some once-celebrated films reveal blind spots that are harder to ignore on rewatch, becoming clear examples of movies that aged badly over time. From box-office hits to awards-season favorites, these movies didn’t hold up as well as their reputations suggested.
This guide is designed as a comprehensive, long-form resource on intertextuality—a term that sounds academic, but is something we engage with every time we recognize a reference, a homage, or a twist on a familiar story.
The “Chosen One” trope never really left. It just learned new tricks. When handled with care, it’s less about destiny handed down from the heavens and more about pressure, doubt, and the cost of being singled out. The stories that still resonate aren’t asking who was born special, but what it means to carry that label and survive it intact.
Let’s study the philosophy of the force. It emerges as a mystical energy but also a profound philosophy weaving through existence.
Fictional heroes have been an integral part of literature since time immemorial, captivating readers with their extraordinary abilities, moral dilemmas, and relentless pursuit of justice.
The vast world of comics is filled with lesser-known antagonists who are just as compelling, if not more so, than their famous counterparts. These underrated villains possess rich backstories, unique powers, and the potential to become the next big threat in their respective universes.
Dystopian fiction has long been a compelling and thought-provoking genre in literature, offering a glimpse into possible dark futures.
The decision of relegating the Expanded Universe stories to the non-canon Legends left many fans yearning for the return of beloved EU tales.
Comics, with their colorful heroes, vivid villains, and thought-provoking narratives, have emerged as a cultural superpower, leaving an indelible mark on society’s collective imagination.
What is it about villains that makes them so compelling? The answer lies in the complex psychology of villains.
Recent developments in Majors’ personal life have raised questions about how these developments could potentially affect the future of the MCU.
Many failed movies could benefit with extra running time. Let’s take a look at 10 terrible movies better suited as prestige TV series.
You might be asking yourself what is speculative fiction? Speculative Fiction is a super-genre of fiction. But let’s dive even deeper.
While these titles may be NSFW comic books, they’re actually great works of art worth the read. Just with lots of guts and nudity.
Fiction genres are much debated and revised, but they’re crucial to providing logical order to the storytelling arts.
In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why the comic book Preacher is a work of art.
In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why the Scott Pilgrim comic book series is a work of art.
In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why The Killing Joke is a work of art.
In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why Watchmen is a work of art.
Disney buying Fox shook up the state of the evolving Fox comic book universe, claiming victims like X-Men. Yet, strangely enough, it seems Deadpool 3 has survived the purge.
The New Mutants movie, based on the X-Men horror spin-off, finished years ago but never released. Now, sources say it’s on its way in 2020 with a trailer in January.
Thanks to various forms of fiction, popular culture is rife with different fictional locations from Hogwarts to the Mushroom Kingdom.
Just like bodies, no two examples of body swap fiction are exactly the same. They can range from the macabre to the quirky or cringe-worthy to brilliant.
Superhero Fatigue has been discussed for years, but yet the movies (and merchandise) kept on coming. Do other films have a shot anymore?
MCU phase 4 is just around the corner. After Avengers: Endgame and the ensuing in-world fallout, there’s an approaching need for new properties.
