10 Great Movie Trailers (And Why They're So Effective)

10. It Appeals to Higher Emotions TheInterstellarmovie trailer is pretty low-key compared to the others on this list, but it’s so effective because it appeals to higher-level emotions that we all share: hope and destiny. It makes us reflect, and those emotions are amplified by the wonderful, otherworldly score by Hans Zimmer. That final shot of the shuttle launching into space leaves us wanting for something greater, and this movie trailer promises to deliver on that—so of course you have to watch it now....

4 min · 832 words · Joseph Boyd

10 Hilarious Video Games That'll Lift Your Mood and Make You Laugh

10. Katamari Damacy Katamari Damacywas originally a game for the PlayStation 2, but it has since been remastered. In this quirky game, you play as a prince who must work to reconstruct the stars and the moon. The only way to accomplish this enormous feat is to use a katamari—a sticky ball that picks up everything it rolls over. You’ll use this ball to gather various objects (and people) to make it big enough to become a star....

4 min · 818 words · Barbara White

10 Infamous Method Actors Who Went to Extremes for Their Roles

10. Jared Leto (Suicide Squad) Following the tragic death of Heath Ledger in 2008, rumors quickly spread that his chilling portrayal of the Joker drove him into a dark mindset that caused him to overdose. It’s now been confirmed that Ledger actually died by accident while trying to treat his chronic insomnia, but theories still circulate about how Ledger’s method acting approach to the disturbed character is what plunged him into a suicidal breakdown....

8 min · 1638 words · Kevin Cook

10 Interesting Subreddits That'll Help You Kill Time When Bored

1.r/UnresolvedMysteries If you’re a fan of true crime TV shows and documentaries, you’ll spend all day browsing r/UnresolvedMysteries. This fascinating subreddit features in-depth posts detailing real-life mysteries that have never been solved—with most of them involving murders or people who have gone missing. As you read each post, you can’t help but wonder whatreallyhappened, and why each case has never been solved. Related:True-crime TV and movies to watch on Hulu...

3 min · 597 words · Kimberly Johnson

10 Island Decorating Tips for Animal Crossing: New Horizons

1. Have a Vision Before you start decorating and terraforming your island, you’ll need a vision. Ask yourself, “What type of island do I want to have?” Do you want to create a miniature city, mountainous retreat, or a beachy paradise? The options are literally endless. Once you determine a theme (or themes) for your island, you can start beautifying the landscape. 2. Look for Inspiration Online In case you need some inspiration for your island, you’ll find a ton of pictures and videos all over the internet....

4 min · 832 words · Stephanie Jensen
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