Guides, facts and curiosities about the topics in the Topfaves lists.
We rewatch our favorite movies for comfort, for the memories tied to them and for the people we watched them with. An experiment with 120 students showed that a second viewing is more enjoyable than we expect. The reason: we discover details we missed the first time.
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A sequel continues the story of a movie, and a prequel shows what happened before. A spin-off gives a character their own story. A reboot starts a series over from the beginning, and a remake tells the story of an older movie again, with different actors.
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If you are watching the Marvel movies for the first time, start with Iron Man and follow the release order. If you are rewatching them, you can choose the order in which the events happen. For movies and series together, there is a separate table that shows when to watch each season.
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There are 25 official James Bond movies, released between 1962 and 2021. Sean Connery opened the series with Dr. No, and Daniel Craig has closed it, for now, with No Time to Die. Six actors have played Bond: Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Craig.
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A fortress was built for defense, a medieval castle was a nobleman's fortified home, and a palace was a residence for living and receiving guests. The difference between a fortress, a castle and a palace lies in the building's purpose. Alba Carolina, Corvin Castle and Mogoșoaia Palace are three clear examples from Romania.
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A dog in an apartment needs to go out every day and should not be left alone for more than four hours. An adult cat copes with longer absences, but needs a clean litter box, play and places to climb. The choice depends on your schedule, your space and your budget.
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