Diversity in Fiction: 10 Works That Defy Stereotypes
In an era where representation and inclusivity are paramount, literature stands as a powerful tool for embracing and celebrating the richness of diverse cultures, identities, and narratives.
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The Art of Adaptation: Successful Video Game to Movie Adaptations
The synergy between video games and movies has captivated audiences for decades.
However, the journey from controller to camera has often been fraught with challenges and disappointments.
28 Best Trapped Movies of All Time
If you’ve ever been stuck indoors and driven stir crazy from lack of social interaction, these trapped movies help you feel not so alone.
Book to Movie Adaptations: From Page to Screen
Adapting a book into a film is a daunting task, primarily because the two mediums have distinct storytelling methods.
7 Surprise Video Game Endings You Never Saw Coming
Every now and then, a game’s ending comes along that leaves players utterly stunned, reeling from unexpected twists, revelations, and emotional gut punches.
9 Reasons Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the Best Zelda Game
We’ve brought the receipts with these nine reasons why Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the best Zelda game.
9 Video Games Worth Replaying
One of the best things about video games is the ability to pick up the controller and play again, but with so many great video games out there, how do you narrow it down to which ones are worth replaying?
The Top Three Alternative Sports Games
There have been some wonderful examples in recent years, but here is our all-time top three alternative sports video games.
TV Adaptations: 10 Terrible Movies That Could Be Great Shows
Many failed movies could benefit with extra running time. Let’s take a look at 10 terrible movies better suited as prestige TV series.
Filipino Movies: 21 Best Films of All Time from Philippine Cinema
In this article, we examine Filipino movies and Philippine cinema, arguably one of the more underappreciated industries in Southeast Asia.
10 Best NSFW Comics Actually Worth Reading
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.
10 Movies That Need A Sequel But Don’t Have One
Franchises rule the movie marquee, but there are still movies that need a sequel but don’t have one. Here’s our top 10 picks.
Movie Soundtracks: How 6 Iconic Films Found Their Music
Here’s a look into how filmmakers select the perfect songs to complement their work and a breakdown of a few iconic movie soundtracks.
90s Action Movies: 10 Best Action Films Underrated for Far Too Long
For 90s action movies, cinema moved away from the musclebound giants of yesteryear and embraced more relatable heroes.
Buddy Cop Movies: 10 Best Police Pairings of All Time (2022)
The best buddy cop movies are, at their core, great action movies. In this article, we’ll take a look at the best buddy cop movies ever.
Box Office Flops: 10 Great Movies That Were A Financial Failure
Not all box office flops are made equal. Our proof? These 10 fantastic films that flopped financially in their original theatrical releases.
RPG Horror Stories: 7 Terrifying Tabletop Campaigns (2022)
RPG horror stories put you right in the middle of some terrifying situations, making the genre all the more real and visceral, which is a perfect fit for Halloween or any particularly spooky occasion.
Writers on Writing: 20 Best Essays on Writing from Famous Authors
What better way to learn about writing novels, short stories, or any creative work than from essays on writing from legendary writers.
21 Best Supporting Legend of Zelda Characters
The supporting Legend of Zelda characters don’t get as much love as they should, yet the iconic series wouldn’t be the same without its cast.
7 Must-See Veronica Mars Episodes Streaming Now
We recently revisited the pint-sized blonde detective and rekindled our love. But not all Veronica Mars episodes are created equal.
Girl Power Shows: 5 Amazing Series to Binge Watch
Girl power was on the move in 2020, but like most things, it was derailed by the Coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe and driving many indoors, voluntarily or not.
10 Philosophical Movies to Watch Right Now
Philosophy shapes every action in our lives, whether we recognize and understand it or not.
100+ Best Science Fiction Books of All Time
Countless science fiction books, from short story collections to novels, line the shelves of book stores and libraries.
Denis Villeneuve Movies: Your Complete Watching Guide
If you haven’t seen all or any of director Denis Villeneuve’s movies, make the filmmaker’s catalog a priority on your watch list.
Bong Joon-Ho Movies: Your Complete Viewing Guide
This past award season, we bet there is one name you’ve probably heard more than any other: South Korean director and auteur Bong Joon-Ho.
Sci Fi Armor: 6 Best of All-Time
Often times in science fiction we tend to eschew sci fi armor and instead focus on the ships, creatures, gadgetry, big flashy guns, and legally distinct laser swords.
10 Best Psychological Thrillers of the 21st Century (So Far)
Psychological thrillers leverage the complexity of the human brain, which allows them to tap into infinite possibilities.
20 Best Upcoming Sci Fi Movies, TV & Books (2020)
At Fictionphile, we’re pretty big science fiction nerds, so it’s only natural that we keep a close eye on upcoming sci fi across all of fiction’s mediums.
10 Action Movie Cliches Picked by a Nitpick
There is a rumor that I am a picky person, perhaps even worse, a nitpicky person. Some would say this especially applies when it comes to action movie cliches.
Fictional Locations: 12 Made-Up Destinations We Wish We Could Visit
Thanks to various forms of fiction, popular culture is rife with different fictional locations from Hogwarts to the Mushroom Kingdom.
Body Swap Fiction: The 7 Best Examples of All Time (2022)
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.
7 Best Sci Fi Books for Teens and Young Adults
The best sci fi books for teens capture essentials about the teenage years, and they’re often the best sci fi books the genre has to offer.
8 Underrated Martial Arts Movies Ranked by a 4th Degree Blackbelt
Martial arts movies reside in a pseudo-genre where actual martial art skill is not necessary. Yet, we wondered what a fighting expert might like in a martial arts film–so we asked one.
10 Reasons Why Agatha Christie is the Queen of Crime Fiction
The British writer Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE, more commonly known simply as Agatha Christie, was a 20th century crime fiction novelist and the best selling author of all time.
Metaphors in Movies: 10 Most Underrated Uses of Metaphors in Film
Though commonly found in poetry and prose, metaphors appear in several popular movies. Let’s review a few underrated metaphors in movies.
5 Best Lighthearted Films About the Apocalypse
Earth as we know it could one day be rendered uninhabitable by some form of apocalypse, whether it’s nuclear war, zombies, or a robot uprising.
Game of Thrones Theories: 10 Awesome Predictions for the Final Season
With April 14th fast approaching, Games of Thrones theories are getting more accurate and also a lot more weird.
5 MCU Phase 4 Movies We Bet Marvel Will Announce
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.
20 Most Influential Science Fiction Short Stories of the 20th Century
Science Fiction is influential to the world around us, and in turn, short stories are influential to Science Fiction.
Breaking Bad vs Weeds: 5 Surprising Similarities You Didn’t Notice
Drugs and the talkies share a storied history. But two still-popular series show a scary resemblance. Let’s compare Breaking Bad vs Weeds.
5 Totally Plausible Brain-Machine Interfaces from Sci-Fi
Researchers shook the Internet by the brain this week when they partially restored a quadriplegic man’s control of his hand, and we saw a glimpse of a potentially game changing brain-machine interface.
5 New Discoveries in Science Ripe for Science Fiction
Hearing about new discoveries in science sometimes feels exactly like reading or watching science fiction.
4 Chat Bots Easily Mistaken for Skynet Harbingers
The singularity, otherwise known as Dawn of the Planet of Computers, has been predicted for years. All we’ve received thus far are chat bots.
