Some movies simply refuse to feel old. They may have been made decades ago, long before today’s digital effects, franchise culture, and streaming platforms, yet they can still feel more entertaining, more thoughtful, or more effective than plenty of modern releases. That is exactly what makes these movies so interesting. They are not necessarily flawless, and they do not need to be the biggest films ever made. They simply have something that audiences believe has become harder to find. Reddit users were recently asked which older movies still stand above anything being made today, and the answers produced plenty of…

This article appears in the new issue of DEN OF GEEK magazine. Find out how you can subscribe to get the full physical copy right here! SAKAMOTO DAYS looks like a straightforward action-comedy about a retired hitman turned family man. However, the series’s greatest strength lies in its colorful cast of characters, each with their own unique motivations, fighting styles, and emotional depth that push the story further. From legendary hitmen to eccentric allies, and merciless serial killers, every character shapes the chaotic and heartfelt world of SAKAMOTO DAYS. For those looking to understand the personalities that have made this show one of…

“It’s a tough act to follow, to join a franchise like this,” admits Silent Hill: Townfall director and writer Jon McKellan in an interview with Den of Geek. “It’s nerve-wracking, but not a challenge that you turn down. Within the team, we all had our own stories. I was a teenager when I played Silent Hill 1 for the first time. It was an awakening game because I didn’t know that games could be like this. Younger people in our team discovered it 20 years later, playing retro games, which puts it through a different lens.” As part of a…

There is something strangely satisfying about watching a movie where nobody is trying to save the world, solve a murder, win a war, or uncover a shocking secret. Sometimes people just sit around, walk around, clean things, drink coffee, have conversations, or stare into the distance while the clock keeps moving. These movies can feel almost aggressively uneventful, yet that is exactly what makes them work. They are not necessarily empty, and they are not always boring. They simply refuse to hurry toward a conventional story, giving everyday moments room to breathe. Reddit recently had plenty of suggestions for movies…

A great scene can be remembered for decades, but every once in a while, one does something bigger. Maybe filmmakers start copying the technique, an entire genre suddenly gets new rules, or audiences discover something they didn’t even know movies could do. Looking back, it’s easy to take those moments for granted because we’ve seen their influence everywhere since. At the time, though, they could be genuinely strange, technically ambitious, or completely unlike what audiences were used to seeing. From horror and comedy to animation and action, these scenes didn’t just become famous. In one way or another, they helped…

The following contains spoilers for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 episode 4. One of the best things about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is how willing it is to push the boundaries of what a Star Trek episode is supposed to be and do. It’s true, some of its stranger concept episodes don’t always pay off, but the series’s utter fearlessness is one of its most admirable qualities. And although season 4’s “A Case of Chiaroscuro” doesn’t reach the heights of all-time franchise classics like “Those Old Scientists” and “Subspace Rhapsody”, the hour is an intriguing twist on…

The Wall has fallen. Paradise is lost for good. At least, that’s the takeaway from a recent insider piece published by The Ankler, which reports that two recently-announced DCU television shows have ceased development. Waller would have starred Viola Davis, once again reprising her role as Amanda Waller, the hard-nosed government official who runs the Suicide Squad and the Creature Commandos. Paradise Lost would have been a Game of Thrones-style series set on Themyscira, the paradise island where Wonder Woman was born. The news comes just ahead of the premiere of Lanterns, the ambitious HBO series that turns the cosmic…

The prophecy foretold by one Patton Oswalt on a 2013 episode of Parks and Recreation has finally come to pass. Elements of the rambling rant his character Garth Bludnen launched as part of a town hall filibuster have already made it into Disney canon, including a near-perfect prediction of Boba Fett’s return (intentionally so). But so far, the Marvel Universe and Star Wars galaxy that he described have stayed far, far away from one another. Yesterday, Marvel Comics announced Hope Assembles, a five-issue miniseries written by Kevin Smith (of course) and penciled by David Marquez. Of course, the crossover isn’t…

The 2020s are shaping up to be a good decade for fans of The X-Files. In the years following the mixed reception of the two revival seasons in 2016 and 2018, fans felt like Fox Mulder himself, relegated to empty corners of pop culture, all-too-aware that nobody else cares that we know about the Flukeman and Clyde Bruckner. But things are starting to change. Not only is Ryan Coogler producing a relaunch of The X-Files, with Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel in the leads, but creator Chris Carter is getting to fix one of the series’ worst mistakes. The X-Files:…

The most feel-good story at the movies this year isn’t happening just on the screen. By virtue of merely playing out of cinema projectors, Dave Green’s Coyote vs. Acme feels like a miracle before even the title card; it’s a Cinderella story if Cinderella was a rabbit in a gown and wig doing their best Ingrid Bergman impression. In a world where movies like Batgirl have vanished forever inside a Warner Bros. vault to justify a corporate tax write-off, Coyote vs. Acme will be playing coast-to-coast on big screens across the country. That is something to savor, as is both…

This article contains plot spoilers from 007 First Light. Nearly three months after its launch, 007 First Light is a decided hit for its developer and publisher IO Interactive, earning largely positive critical and user reviews while selling over three million copies in less than a month. As the first James Bond video game since the disastrously received 007 Legends in 2012, and with new big movie news in sight, 007 First Light stands as the biggest bright spot for the franchise in years. With the game and its sweeping origin story for Bond out, we sat down with its…

Family movies are usually expected to be fun, uplifting, and safe for audiences of all ages. That’s exactly why it’s so surprising when one suddenly takes a much darker turn. Whether it’s an unexpectedly emotional scene, genuinely frightening imagery, or themes that hit much harder as adults, some family films aren’t nearly as lighthearted as their marketing suggests. Many of these moments caught audiences completely off guard, becoming the scenes people still talk about years later. Here are 15 family movies that take things surprisingly dark. ©IMDb The Brave Little Toaster (1987) Behind its colorful animation is a surprisingly bleak…

The Second World War shaped the modern world in countless ways, and even after decades of research, it continues to reveal incredible stories that many people have never heard. Beyond the famous battles and well known leaders lies a collection of remarkable facts involving secret operations, unusual inventions, unlikely heroes, and astonishing coincidences. These details highlight just how complex and unpredictable the conflict really was. Whether you have spent years studying military history or simply enjoy discovering lesser known moments, these facts offer another glimpse into one of history’s most fascinating periods. The Ghost Army Used Inflatable Tanks The United…

Movies aren’t meant to mirror real life perfectly, but some clichés have become so common that it’s hard not to notice them. No matter the genre, the same impossible situations keep popping up over and over again, from miraculous recoveries to suspiciously clean air ducts. Most viewers happily accept them while watching, but once you start paying attention, you’ll spot these unrealistic moments everywhere. Here are 15 totally unrealistic things happening in every movie. ©Reddit Air ducts are always spotless Movie characters crawl through ventilation systems without getting dirty, even though real air ducts are usually cramped, dusty, and anything…

Just because everyone loves something, doesn’t mean that you have to like it as well. You don’t even need a reason to not like it; your tastes are your own. Of course, it’s ideal to try things before claiming that they aren’t for you, and that’s as true for today’s topic (anime) as it is for anything. These few shows and movies have been widely regarded as loved by anime haters, seeing them as the exception rather than a norm. You’ll find that there are enough exceptions here that, even if you still don’t like the anime your friends are…

Sports games have become increasingly associated with Ultimate Team packs, card collections, and chance-based microtransactions that blur the line between gaming and gambling. Thankfully, not every title has followed that trend. Plenty of excellent sports games still deliver complete experiences without asking players to roll the dice for athletes or spend money chasing rare rewards. This means that you buy the game, get the complete experience, and move on with your life. If you’re looking for a sports game that respects both your time and your wallet, these are some of the best options available. Steam Super Mega Baseball 4…

Derrick Baca and Liz DeSilva, founders of pop culture collectible brands Whatever! Makes You Happy and Otonagai, joined Den of Geek at San Diego Comic-Con to talk all things geek. A subbrand of Whatever! Company focusing on accessory collabs with licenses and artists, Whatever! Makes You Happy caters to Gen Z and millennial nostalgia through an offering of bags, charms, blind boxes, apparel, and other accessories. Their collections include IPs like Peanuts, Yo Gabba Gabba, and Care Bears, bringing the fun childhood colors and characters into adult fashion. Before launching Whatever! Makes You Happy, the married duo worked at Loungefly…

Hollywood friendships can be just as unpredictable as Hollywood romances. While celebrity couples often come and go, some famous friendships have quietly lasted for decades, surviving career changes, public scandals, and life in the spotlight. Whether they met as aspiring actors, co-stars, or even as children, these duos have remained loyal through every stage of their lives. Some regularly vacation together, others constantly support one another’s projects, and a few have become so inseparable that fans almost expect them to arrive together. Here are 15 celebrity best friends that have lasted longer than your marriage. ©Reddit Ben Affleck and Matt…

Usually, we stare at pictures because they contain something we like, something that calls to us in a meaningful way. This isn’t a set of those images; instead, we’ve gathered a lot of examples of images that make you do a double take. Is what you saw really what’s going on? Well, it is and it isn’t, and we’ll have to go on a case-by-case basis. There are cases where what you see is literally what is going on, and it’s just hard to process how ridiculous it looks. The other cases are a trick, where the situation isn’t what…

Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey ended up being more than a simple adaptation in the eyes of audiences worldwide, at least if the box office is anything to go by. The movie combines a solemn tone, war-time tale, and horror moments into a surprisingly faithful adaptation of the source material, no matter what accent the actors used. After seeing it, we at least can’t stop thinking about it. It isn’t that we hadn’t heard, read or learned about the story of Odysseus before, but it was surprising how well the story translated to the screen. Here are what, for us, were the…