Aaren Gimenez

Aaren Gimenez

Was online: December 20 at 11:41 am Effective: June 26, 2022 Last date of publication: December 20, 2024 12:25 pm Number of publications: 1870
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As a 90s kid, I got some strong (and rather conflicting) opinions about 'Star Wars', that I pour into writing occasionally. DM me on Twitter @AarenGimenez if you wanna grumble with me about Disney ruining 'Star Wars' as we speak.

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7 Weirdest Things from Sci-Fi Movies That Actually Happened IRL
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7 Weirdest Things from Sci-Fi Movies That Actually Happened IRL
Setting a movie in the future always feels like a huge gamble - directors of space operas and sci-fi flicks know that future generations will scrutinize their work, paying particular attention to the technologies invented for the film.
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The Top 10 Stephen King Films Ranked From Meh to Masterpiece
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Aaren Gimenez
The Top 10 Stephen King Films Ranked From Meh to Masterpiece
Stephen King is a difficult writer to adapt. Though his books are easy to read and love, they are firmly rooted in the literary tradition, and untrained directors trying to adapt them often find themselves with poor scripts, since the real magic of King's work lies in his mastery of style.
10 Movie Adaptations That Became More Iconic Than The Books
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Aaren Gimenez
10 Movie Adaptations That Became More Iconic Than The Books
It's quite common to hear that the movie based on the book didn't do justice to its source, recycling it into something completely different, leaving out characters, storylines, and locations to cut costs.
Top 10 Must-See War Dramas Available on Netflix Now
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Aaren Gimenez
Top 10 Must-See War Dramas Available on Netflix Now
Long gone are the days when war movies looked like "Saving Private Ryan," where the mass murder of people looked like an inspirational action movie that showed the violence but did nothing to counter it.
Bollywood's Top 15 Must-Watch Movies of All Time
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Aaren Gimenez
Bollywood's Top 15 Must-Watch Movies of All Time
Bollywood is quite a strange industry - for a genre often associated with ridiculous dancing and constant singing, Bollywood can actually surprise you with its depth and complex movie structure that can appeal to the western audience who know nothing about India and its culture.
12 Oscar-Winning Movies That Are Actually Unbearably Boring
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Aaren Gimenez
12 Oscar-Winning Movies That Are Actually Unbearably Boring
Let's face it - the Oscars are not indicative of the quality of the film, as the awards are really given to films with the best marketing teams, not the best stories or actors.
6 Best Enemies-To-Lovers K-Dramas to Stream on Netflix, Hulu & More
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Aaren Gimenez
6 Best Enemies-To-Lovers K-Dramas to Stream on Netflix, Hulu & More
Let's face it - the days of Hollywood's hegemony in romantic movies and shows are long gone. American dramas lack thrills and originality, and are increasingly accused by fans of being trite and uninspired.
7 Grey's Anatomy Characters Fans Despise, Ranked by Uselessness
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Aaren Gimenez
7 Grey's Anatomy Characters Fans Despise, Ranked by Uselessness
While "Grey's Anatomy" is still considered one of the best melodramas on television, fans couldn't help but notice that the writing of the show deteriorated after Shonda Rhimes left the show, resulting in many characters losing their original appeal.
12 Terrible Movies Saved by Their Soundtracks
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Aaren Gimenez
12 Terrible Movies Saved by Their Soundtracks
Making a movie is an incredibly slow and complex process - actors, writers, directors, producers, and the production department work together as a single unit to make the movie look like a movie, not a YouTube video. 
Total Time Wasters: Stephen King's List of 10 Films to Avoid
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Aaren Gimenez
Total Time Wasters: Stephen King's List of 10 Films to Avoid
Although Stephen King is best known as a horror writer, he actually knows a thing or two about movies and has never been shy about sharing his opinions with fans. Of course, he is not a professional movie critic, but his iconic status among book fans makes him a real authority when it comes to movies.