Movies

The Ballad of Howard Beale: Why We Keep Misreading ‘Network’

"Good morning, Mr. Beale. They tell me you're a madman." Read More

A Brief, Bloody History of How Gunshot Squibs Work

Small, but mighty: here's everything you've ever wanted to know about squibs. Read More

‘Lovely, Dark, and Deep’ Knows What Scares Us [Fantasia 2023]

We're kicking off our Fantasia Film Fest coverage with a look at a creepy chiller finding dark mysteries in the… Read More

Plot ≠ Story: What We Mean When We Say A Movie is “Just Vibes”

Say it with me: plot is not the same thing as story! Read More

12 Movies to Watch if You Like ‘Barbie’

She's everything. Including these twelve movies. Read More

‘Fear the Night’ Wastes Both Its Premise and Its Lead

Maggie Q almost makes it worth your time. Almost. Read More

Why Were There So Many Iconic Movies in 1999?

Tonight I'm gonna [watch movies] like it's 1999 Read More

‘The Iron Prefect’ Locks Down Our Pick of the Week

Plus 11 more new releases to watch at home this week on UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD! Read More

‘The Fire Within’ vs ‘Fire of Love’ and the Hunt for Adequate Images

Two volcano movies from 2022 enter ... one movie leaves (it's the one directed by Werner Herzog). Read More