The Multifaceted Career of Brendan Fraser
There is a Brendan Fraserssance on the horizon, which is overdue for this versatile performer. Read More
August 17, 2020
The Mummy
Was the Beginning of the Dark Universe Franchise Also the End?
Universal's fledgling Monsters franchise is on life support. Read More
November 8, 2017
The Future of the Dark Universe is Unclear, But It Always Has Been
'The Mummy’ director Alex Kurtzman, who has also been a producer of the whole franchise, might be exiting. Read More
August 10, 2017
A Recent History of Hollywood’s ‘We Made it for Fans’ Defense
It's become pretty popular in Hollywood to suggest that a failing movie was never meant to succeed with critics. Here… Read More
June 13, 2017
The Fate of Cinematic Universes
Bad franchise beginnings like The Mummy can soil an entire brand. Read More
June 12, 2017
Dark Universe Starts Slow with ‘The Mummy’ Flop, But ‘Wonder Woman’ Offers Hope
Contrary to popular belief, this mega-franchise isn't exactly dead on arrival. Read More
June 12, 2017
8 Movies to Watch After You See ‘The Mummy’
Instead of getting wrapped up in all the new movie's problems, dig into these much better selections. Read More
June 10, 2017
Jake Johnson is (Almost) the Antidote to Bloated Blockbusters
The professional grump has made a name for himself by undermining mediocre (or worse) tentpoles. Read More
June 9, 2017
‘The Mummy’ Review: Not Even Tom Cruise Can Save Universal’s ‘Dark Universe’
Despite some great work by Sofia Boutella and Tom Cruise, there’s very little life in this particular ‘Mummy.’ Read More
June 8, 2017