Taika Waititi

How ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Made Vampires Cool Again

'Twilight' almost killed off vampires for good, but a group of weird New Zealanders resurrected the undead. Read More

The ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Show Is Every Bit As Entertaining As Its Namesake

The FX series is dark, bloody, and the funniest thing you'll see this year. Read More

Drop What You’re Doing and Watch ‘The Breaker Upperers’

Recently released on Netflix, this flick executive produced by Taika Waiti is another slice of sublime New Zealand comedy. Read More

The Time To Revisit ‘Time Bandits’ is Now

With a Taika Waititi remake in our future, there is no time like the present to experience Terry Gilliam’s ultimate… Read More

The Significance of Shorts at the Oscars

Some believe the shorts categories are a disposable part of the Academy Awards. We think they deserve greater respect and… Read More

‘Paddington 3’ is Happening But Maybe With Less Paul King Than Preferred

Should King really leave the 'Paddington' series, we have a few suggestions for a viable replacement. Read More

Horror and Comedy are More Alike Than You Think

Watch a video essay that breaks down the horror-comedy genre. Read More

Taika Waititi and Bryce Dallas Howard Among ‘Star Wars’ Series Directors

One 'Star Wars' veteran and four fresh additions to this directorial slate hint at an unexpectedly idiosyncratic series. Read More

Drop What You’re Doing and Watch ‘Wellington Paranormal’

Do you enjoy the sensibilities of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement? If so, you should watch 'Wellington Paranormal.' Read More