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Actors usually spend plenty of time with their scripts, getting to know every line and detail. Still, even with all that preparation, it turns out they can end up just as baffled by a story as the rest of us. Experience, awards, and a long list of roles don't always help when a project is especially confusing or keeps changing during production.Even so, actors often manage to give great performances, whether or not they fully understand what’s happening. Sometimes that confusion actually seeps into their work; other times, it just adds a little extra something to the character. Either way, it proves that getting "lost" in the story isn’t just for the audience.

Actors Who Didn't Understand Their Own Movies

15 Actors Who Didn't Understand Their Own Movies

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Animated

Animated shows and movies open all kinds of doors to the prospect of delivering unique and clever humor. And in many cases, they can execute meta jokes about voice actors with incredible success.To make the most of these meta jokes, shows vary between placing a visual cue that could easily go unnoticed by the audience, a subtle piece of dialog that gives a nod to the VA's other roles, or sometimes, they go all in, and have the character make obvious, overt connections with the people who voice them.

Meta Jokes About Voice Actors In Animated Movies/TV

15 Meta Jokes About Voice Actors In Animated Movies/TV

Entertainment

Often, the horror genre can overindulge when it comes to sequels, but while most are inoffensive and often add to the lore of the story, some completely destroy what came before and since. That isn't to say that most of the other films in a franchise can't be enjoyed, but there are scenes and choices in some sequels that seem to overwrite and underwhelm the larger franchise.From iconic classic films that should have remained a solo entry, to larger franchises that took the heroes and villains too far, these are some of the absolute worst horror moments in history.

20 Insane Scenes That Ruined Great Horror Franchises

The Most Insane Scenes That Ruined Great Horror Franchises

Movie posters are an essential part of introducing these powerful stories to the world, so they need to fit a lot into one still image.While the old adage claims that "a picture says a thousand words," very few movie posters tend to innovate and break new ground when it comes to telling the story of their projects. Often, movie posters can feel repetitive and boring, focusing on the biggest celebrities involved, and little else.But, when artists are allowed to get creative with these images, it can lead to some fascinating images that contain layers and tell stories of their own.

17 Movie Posters With Hidden Imagery, Ranked By Fans

17 Movie Posters With Hidden Imagery, Ranked By Cleverness

People make entire careers out of creating and refining taglines and summaries of films in order to advertise them. As beautiful and articulate as these talented individuals are, there is a cheeky charm to taking that concept and doing something very different with it.Below are 20 of the very best 'bad' descriptions of movies sourced from across Reddit and X, all about dramatic movies, from political dramas to psychological dramas.&nbsp;And all are hilariously accurate, while still somehow providing a description that totally subverts expectations about the films they describe.

Hilariously Bad Descriptions Of Drama Films, Ranked

20 Bad Descriptions Of Drama Films That Are Hilariously Accurate

There is very little that I enjoy more than an unexpected, gut-wrenching, heart-thumping twist in the final act of a film... As long as it makes sense, and works retroactively with the story that came before.&nbsp;Unfortunately, too many films think that it's ok to create a profound and impactful story, and then throw in a twist with little thought at the end in the hopes of "subverting expectations." That's all well and good, but when a twist isn't earned, or it dramatically rewrites the tone of the story that came before, it can be disastrous.These reveals leave a bad taste in the audience's mouths, and can easily transform a 10 out of 10 story into a complete dud.

Movies That Were Great Right Up Until The Big Reveal

Names are incredibly personal and important, with many parents choosing names that are tied to things they love most. With that, a name can be a tribute to a friend, parent, or other loved one, but it can also be a tribute to something a parent is passionate about.With that in mind, there are plenty of incredible, unique, and unconventional names that appear in film and TV, which then manage to make their way into the regular circulation of new baby names in any given year.&nbsp;

Names That Were Made Popular By Movies & TV

20 Names That Were Popularized By Movies & TV Shows

A killer plot twist can totally flip a movie on its head - needless to say, there are some spoilers below. Sometimes, these wild left turns sound way too ridiculous on paper, like something that would never work, but somehow, with the right setup and gutsy storytelling, they end up taking the film to a whole new level. Instead of falling flat or making us roll our eyes, these big reveals manage to shock us, elevate the story, and stick with us long after the credits roll.Here you'll find some of the most outrageous plot twists that sound completely bonkers at first glance but actually land perfectly. Whether you want to relive the surprise or finally see what all the fuss is about, we’ve made it easy for you. Just check out the handy “Where to Watch” buttons under each entry. With one click, you can find out where these movies are streaming right now on platforms like HBO Max, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Apple TV+, and plenty more.

Plot Twists That Sound Ridiculous But Somehow Worked

16 Plot Twists That Sound Ridiculous On Paper But Somehow Worked

Every great franchise has a rise to the peak, and unfortunately, many, if not all, have suffered from some major lows. But the true strength of a franchise shouldn't hinge solely on whether or not they climb quickly or how long they spend at the top. The bigger question is how well they recover.&nbsp;There are plenty of franchises that have gotten to the point of either dying, being dormant, or being dead, but some manage to pull themselves together and rise to the top once again.&nbsp;With that in mind, the following is a list of some of the very best redeeming movies in otherwise dying franchises that managed to light a spark and get things going once again. But which movie did it best?

Movies That Brought Back Fading Franchises

20 Movies That Redeemed Dying Franchises

Franchises tend to grow because they have a strong fanbase behind them, but that doesn't make them infallible. With Hollywood's obsession with franchise films and IP, it's no wonder that almost every new release is a part of a larger universe of stories. However, when a franchise takes a misstep, the fanbase is often the first to highlight what went wrong.Below we have many of the greatest franchises ever to grace the big screen, along with moments that saw them take a nosedive. And while some recovered to some extent, others remain down and out thanks to bizarre choices, odd subplots, and scenes that betray the characters that audiences have come to love.

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