Frederick Blichert
The Rise of the Straight-to-Netflix Hot Mess Movie
'Bright' and 'The Cloverfield Paradox' have survived—nay, thrived on—bad reviews in ways that weren't possible a few years ago.
How Real-Life Jedi Became the Bronies of 2018
Real-world Jedi have found a community and guiding (ahem) force in pop-culture entertainment.
Christmas Is the Perfect Time to Binge on Horror Movies
It’s a very metal way to deal with a stressful time of year.
In a Phenomenally Bad Year, ‘Logan Lucky’ Was One of Few Truly Good Things
Steven Soderbergh didn't put his ‘retirement’ on pause for just any old movie.
Why I Risked My Life Making a Movie in Afghanistan
Tarique Qayumi had to shoot ‘Black Kite’ covertly to avoid attracting unwanted attention from the Taliban.
‘Alien: Resurrection’ Is a Franchise High Point—Fight Me
The fourth instalment does more to build on the ‘Alien’ mythos than any other sequel or prequel.
Karen Page Is the Real Star of ‘The Punisher’
For all his commando skills, Frank Castle leans hard on a stable of supporting players to carry the show.
Science Says Han Solo Is a Cold Blooded Killer
A new book goes deep on the physics of ‘Star Wars’—including one of the fandom’s most disputed controversies.
The Best Punisher Movie Was the One Nobody Watched
Netflix's 'The Punisher' has more to live up to than you might think.
We Watched the Original ‘Riverdale’ So You Don’t Have To
We watched NBC’s first attempt at a live-action Archie, which was hilariously bad but maybe a few plot points can be salvaged.
Meet the New ‘Final Girls’ of Horror
Netflix's 'The Babysitter' is the latest addition to a new cycle of killer women.
‘Wall Street’ Is the Perfect Statement About Trump’s America
Thirty years later, Oliver Stone's douchebag monument is pretty spot-on about the mess we’re in.