Fictional

Like magic, cinema is about making the impossible look possible, and this includes having fictional worlds look entirely real. Whether they’re alien planets, magical kingdoms, or even alternate dimensions, there have been some spectacular worlds to come out of films. The movie industry has only gotten better at bringing such realities to the silver screen with the advent of CGI, and the amount of detail put into these worlds makes for truly wonderful escapism. Out of all the remarkable fictional worlds that cinema…

Even if you aren't familiar with Daniel Arsham, chances are you might have already come across his crystallized Pokémon sculptures. Fans can now get a similar makeover on a smartphone, by way of a collaboration between Xiaomi and the New York-based artist. The Xiaomi 12T Pro Daniel Arsham Edition features a faithful reproduction of the artist's iconic "fictional archaeology" vibe, which mainly consists of bronze crystals set in an eroded green patina.  You won't find any protruding crystals on the phone, but the coating's…

Image via Fox Don’t lie. We’ve all searched up a fictional brand at some stage in our lives, scouring the internet in search of like-minded companies took inspiration from (and profited from) their heightened popularity and name value. Either that, or we really thought these places existed — and there’s no shame in being hopeful — but harsh reality hit us like a ton of bricks and that bubble burst. Plus, if no one ever searched up “Krusty Krab” in their entire lives, then “no one” is lying to themselves. And so,…

At this point in time, it is safe to assume that the Bourne franchise is dead in the water. After a near-perfect initial trilogy, the series began to wobble with 2012’s The Bourne Legacy, a bizarre wish-fulfilment fantasy that answered the perpetually unasked question: “What if Jason Bourne, but Hawkeye?” 2016’s Jason Bourne was an attempt to right the ship, bringing back Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass, but it floundered because it forgot to have a plot or any discernible point. There was a Bourne TV show in 2019, but…

Netflix clarifies ‘The Crown’ is a ‘fictional dramatisation’ ( Photo Credit – The Crown Poster ) Streaming giant Netflix has clarified that ‘The Crown’ is a fictional dramatisation for viewers by adding a logline to its YouTube trailer for Season 5, which is set to launch on November 9. In the description for the trailer, posted by the official Netflix account, the logline reads: “Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatisation tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that…

Actor-director Sean Penn who has been voicing his support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian invasion, and was recently close to the front lines of the war, is set to play a fictionalised version of himself in the satirical Australian series "C*A*U*G*H*T", reports `Variety`. The show is an original production for Australian streamer Stan and has started production in Sydney`s Fox Studios. According to `Variety`, the six-part series follows four Australian soldiers sent on a secret mission to a…

Ted Lasso might be headed to FIFA 23. In a tweet from the Apple TV+ show's official account, the football coach, played by Emmy-winning actor Jason Sudeikis, is seen getting digitally scanned, hinting it's for an upcoming game. EA Sports FIFA then replied to the tweet with a side-eye emoji, perhaps sealing the deal for the fictional coach's appearance in the latest football simulation game. Furthermore, a listing for his club AFC Richmond briefly appeared on EA's FIFA ratings database, before getting removed last…

BioShock recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary. Below, we take a closer look at how the iconic setting of Rapture reflects real-world libertarian philosophies.BioShock's Rapture always felt like someone else's dream, right from the start, and that's because it always has been. There may not always be a lighthouse, but there's almost always been a man wishing for his own city to serve his interests and needs.Libertarians have been misunderstanding problems with society and trying to apply their…

A few years ago, the director Stewart Laing invented a character called Paul Bright. He was a Glasgow performance artist who had staged an epic adaptation of Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg in the 1980s, and Laing assembled the press cuttings, posters and first-hand memories to prove it.In another parallel universe, 12 miles east in Airdrie, a band called Memorial Device were acquiring a similar cult status. As imagined by David Keenan in his 2017 novel, they grew out of the ashes of North Lanarkshire…

As we all will celebrate Father’s Day on 19th June 2022, we suggest watching these quintessential dads across, who will remind you of your old man and his cute anticsDavid Harbour aka Jim Hopper from Stranger Things 4/picture courtesy: Official Instagram accountFunny, bold and courageous, fathers are superheroes and the most loving people we could be around. Their funny comebacks and witty lines always light up the day. As we all will celebrate Father’s Day on 19th June 2022, we suggest watching these quintessential dads…