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Arthur kidnapping Margot in Faces of Death

Why The New Faces Of Death Movie May Be The Most Complex Horror Movie Of 2026

By BJ Colangelo 2 days ago

Faces of Death has evolved into a complex indictment of our times, and the 2026 reboot has a lot more on its mind than you might expect.

Luke Grimes' Kayce Dutton looks off to his right as he stands by a line of motorcycles in Marshals

Marshals Is Fighting Against A Dark Yellowstone Trend It Started In The First Place

By Joe Roberts 5 days ago

Marshals has gone out of its way to pay tribute to a character it decided to kill off before the show began, which feels like an odd juxtaposition.

Many The Pitt Fans Are Proving That Yes, It's Possible To Be Bad At Watching A TV Show

By Chris Evangelista 5 days ago

The Pitt has inspired a very passionate, very vocal fandom, and some viewers seem to be having difficulty grappling with the show's second season.

Aragorn in armor in front of the Black Gates in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Viggo Mortensen Missing In The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum Has Me Nervous

By Jaron Pak 5 days ago

Viggo Mortensen officially won't be returning as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. That might be cause for concern.

Valerie, Josie, and Melody screaming at their hotel room door in Josie and The Pussycats

25 Years Ago, Hollywood Released A Misunderstood Cult Comedy That People Still Need To Watch

By Nina Starner 6 days ago

2001's Josie and the Pussycats was deeply misunderstood upon its original release. Now, it's rightly a cult classic that remains as relevant as ever.

A creepy teeth monster in close-up in Channel Zero

The Backrooms Movie Proves One Of The Best Horror TV Shows Ever Was A Decade Too Early

By Joe Roberts 6 days ago

The excitement around A24's The Backrooms movie reminds us of a horror TV series that similarly tapped into online horror but arrived about a decade too early.

Optimus Prime touching Bumblebee's shoulder during the cold open on Cybertron in Bumblebee

I've Been A Transformers Fan For 30 Years. Here's How The Franchise Can Be Saved

By Ryan Scott 8 days ago

The Transformers franchise hasn't been able to find its footing in recent years. Here's how one longtime fan thinks it can be saved.

Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil sitting next to Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page in Daredevil: Born Again

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's Biggest Missed Opportunity Reminds Us What Made The Netflix Show So Great

By Jeremy Mathai 11 days ago

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 rushes through a plot point that the Netflix version of the show would have relished the opportunity to explore.

Milly Alcock's Supergirl about to drink a flaming shot

The Supergirl Trailer Gives Kara Zor-El A Role We Rarely See For Movie Women

By BJ Colangelo 12 days ago

Craig Gillespie's Supergirl trailer gives Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El the ability to be a messy, complicated hero who doesn't live up to purity standards.

Kit Harington as Jon Snow standing on a platform in front of a wall of ice in Game of Thrones

I've Seen Every Game Of Thrones Episode, And These Season 5 Storylines Are Where It All Went Wrong

By Jeremy Mathai 13 days ago

For all the criticism that Game of Thrones received over its final season, these two season 5 storylines were where the show really started to go wrong.

Ser Duncan the Tall looking solmen surrounded by candles in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

This Game Of Thrones Season 8 Scene Is Even Better After A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms

By Rafael Motamayor 14 days ago

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 has made one of the best moments in Game of Thrones season 8 all the more powerful.

Close up of the Witch-king on The Return of the King

The New Lord Of The Rings Movies Are Ignoring One Of The Most Exciting Stories In All Of Tolkien

By Jaron Pak 14 days ago

Multiple Lord of the Rings films are in development, but there's one part of Tolkien's lore that's still being ignored. Here's why it's perfect for adaptation.

Fig, Apple, and Cherry in Forbidden Fruits

Everyone Is Going To Love Forbidden Fruits In 10 Years, So You Might As Well See It Now

By BJ Colangelo 16 days ago

Meredith Alloway's Forbidden Fruits will almost certainly gain a cult following as the years roll on, so you might as well get on the train early.

Ron Harry and Hermione walking down a hallway in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

The First Harry Potter HBO Series Trailer Looks Like Everything We Feared

By Nina Starner 18 days ago

The trailer for HBO's series adaptation of Harry Potter is here and it looks like everything we feared from the beginning. Who asked for this?

Sam, Pippin and Merry crying their eyes out as Frodo heads West in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

I'm A Tolkien Super-Fan. Here's Why I'm Cautiously Optimistic About Stephen Colbert's Lord Of The Rings Movie

By Rafael Motamayor 18 days ago

The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past may be a creatively risky proposition, but here's why our Tolkien super-fan is cautiously optimistic about it.

Ben Affleck as Batman in his metal batsuit face-to-face with Henry Cavill as Superman in the rain in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

I Hated Zack Snyder's Batman V Superman 10 Years Ago. Here's What I Think About It Now

By Ryan Scott 18 days ago

Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is now 10 years old, so one of our writers (who initially hated the film) has since revisited it.

Jared Leto as Ares suited up in black armor and standing in front of a red background in Tron: Ares

2025's (Mostly) Disappointing Blockbusters Taught Us A Valuable Lesson

By Jeremy Mathai 19 days ago

For all the great populist entertainment that came out in 2025, this year's blockbuster movies mostly spoke to the dire state of things in the industry.

Doctor Strange surrounded by visions of villains on the cover of Doctor Strange: The Oath #3

Dune 3's Writer Also Wrote One Of Marvel's Best Doctor Strange Stories Ever

By Ryan Scott 26 days ago

Acclaimed writer Brian K. Vaughan co-wrote the screenplay for Dune: Part Three, and he's also responsible for one of Marvel's best Doctor Strange comics.

Zoey, Rumi, and Mira standing on stage in Kpop Demon Hunters

KPop Demon Hunters' Oscar Journey Is The Ultimate Cinematic Cinderella Story

By BJ Colangelo 28 days ago

KPop Demon Hunters has completed an astounding cinematic Cinderella story, going from cast-off to multi-Oscar winner.

Captain Ake lookling serious on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Is The Greatest Argument For The Return Of Long TV Seasons

By Witney Seibold 29 days ago

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1 clocked in at only 10 episodes, but the contours of its story would have greatly benefitted from a much longer season.

Gladys in Marcus' kitchen with her bag next to her in Weapons

Amy Madigan's Potential Weapons Win Shouldn't Be Considered A Career Oscar

By Nina Starner 30 days ago

If Amy Madigan wins an Oscar for her memorable performance as Aunt Gladys in Weapons, it should not be considered merely a "career Oscar."

Matt Damon as Odysseus wandering through the trees in The Odyssey

Universal's New Plan Could Steal Every Major Director From Warner Bros. And Paramount

By Ryan Scott 1 month ago

Universal Pictures has changed course regarding the amount of time many of its movies will play in theaters, which could be very attractive to big directors.

Oliva Benson and Odafin Tutuola standing in the precinct in Law & Order: SVU

The 15 Best Law And Order: SVU Characters Ranked

By Chad Collins 1 month ago

As one of the longest-running TV shows of all time, "Law & Order: SVU" has seen hundreds of characters come and go. None of them are better than these 15.

Sammie smiles as he plays his guitar in front of a crowd in Sinners

Sinners' Most Subversive Choice Isn't The One You're Probably Thinking About

By Ben Pearson 1 month ago

Ryan Coogler's spectacular vampire horror film Sinners features a handful of subversive choices, but the bravest of them isn't being discussed very much.