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Sci-Fi Epic Action Blockbuster On Max Takes Mega Franchise To New Heights
If you had told me in 2014 that Legendary’s relatively straightforward kaiju blockbuster Godzilla would eventually lead to a King …
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2 weeks ago
The Best Sci-Fi Thriller Of The 2000s Only Cost $5 Million, Stream Without Netflix Now
It can be challenging to make a great sci-fi film in recent years for many reasons. For one, it is …
2 weeks ago
Medieval Action Drama On Netflix Is A Star-Studded ’90s Standout
The year 1995 gave film goers several period pieces from the medieval era, each one centering around different protagonists taken …
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2 weeks ago
The Acolyte’s Mysterious Lightsaber Stopping Metal Explained
If you watched Episode 5 of The Acolyte you know Disney gave us the best lightsaber duel since the prequels. …
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2 weeks ago
Star Trek: Picard Completely Transforms Q In TNG
One of the most shocking things about Star Trek: Picard’s last episode was that Q reappeared in the final scene …
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2 weeks ago
Stephen King Horror Classic On Max Still Hasn’t Been Matched
Sometimes Hollywood can’t leave well enough alone when it comes to a solid production. Too many times, remakes and reboots …
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2 weeks ago
James Gunn Superman Easter Egg Proves The Movie Is In Good Hands
Every new detail leaked from the upcoming Superman set puts a smile on my face. The latest tidbit is an …
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2 weeks ago
Sci-Fi Raunchy Comedy On Hulu Helped Define The ’80s
No one captured the vibe of 1980s suburban teens quite like the late John Hughes. With films like The Breakfast …
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2 weeks ago
Saul Goodman Never Wanted To Be The Good Guy
Better Call Saul is a deep character study of Saul Goodman (or Jimmy McGill) that gives the Breaking Bad universe …
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2 weeks ago
Netflix Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure Tugs At Everyone’s Heartstrings
Over the Moon is one of the best-animated films on Netflix now, and yet it has flown under the radar …
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2 weeks ago
Explosive R-Rated Action Blockbuster On Hulu Gives A-List Cast Permission To Go Nuts
I grew up in the odd era when Nicolas Cage was one of the biggest action stars in Hollywood, and …
2 weeks ago
Dark Crime Thriller On Hulu Gives True Detective Star An All-Time Role
Catch the Fair One, now streaming on Hulu, is one of only a handful of movies that gives screentime to …
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2 weeks ago
Denzel Washington R-Rated True Crime On Max Is A Mobster Experience
I saw American Gangster in the theater when it first came out in 2007. How could I not? It has …
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2 weeks ago
Battlestar Galactica Creator Slams Double Standard
After the Battlestar Galactica reboot became insanely popular, creator Ronald D. Moore took his rightful place as the king of …
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3 weeks ago
Netflix R-Rated ’90s Crime Thriller Brings Together Two Stars At Top Of Their Game
An often-overlooked film from the 1990s looked to be a box office smash on paper. The Devil’s Own cast Brad …
3 weeks ago
Netflix R-Rated Action Horror From Legendary Director Based On Forgotten Novel
If you’re a horror fan, you’ve probably noticed that everything old is new again, especially with shows like Stranger Things …
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3 weeks ago
Netflix Dark R-Rated Comedy Makes You Root For A Serial Killer
It’s not often that a slasher film has fans rooting for the killer. But the 1994 John Waters entry Serial …
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3 weeks ago
Battlestar Galactica Ripped Off Fan-Favorite Video Game?
Since the Battlestar Galactica miniseries debuted back in 2003, a certain segment of the fandom has compared the show’s aesthetic …
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3 weeks ago
Netflix Controversial Fantasy Remake Flop Became A Cult Classic
Sometimes a classic film hits at the wrong time, and fails to strike a chord with audiences upon impact. Such …
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3 weeks ago
Sci-Fi Action Thriller Blockbuster On Paramount+ Is A Must-See Madness Masterpiece
While some cinema snobs look down on the genre, there is something undeniably special about a great action film. The …
3 weeks ago
Classic ’90s Cartoon Is The Perfect Comfort Show Today
It can be hard to find something relaxing to watch at the end of the day to leave you in …
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3 weeks ago
Netflix Sci-Fi Comedy Ends Beloved Trilogy On A High Note
It’s unfortunately common for science fiction trilogies to end on a bad note, something we can see with everything from …
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3 weeks ago
Battlestar Galactica Plot Hole Ruins Entire Series
As you may have noticed, we’re really big fans of the Battlestar Galactica reboot and frequently rewatch this 2004 series …
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3 weeks ago
Canceled Netflix Sci-Fi Horror Series Fans Still Want To Return
In the last several years, Netflix has developed a reputation for cancelling fan-favorite shows well before their time, with outings …
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3 weeks ago
Netflix Losing R-Rated Raunchy Comedy Smash Hit Beloved By Audiences And Critics
These days, Judd Apatow is a certified comedy legend, with more filmmaking and production credits in classic comedies than most …
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3 weeks ago
Dark Crime Comedy On Hulu Goes Way Past R-Rated
Every now and then a movie comes along that gets you excited, horrified, and maybe makes you throw up in …
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3 weeks ago
Netflix Losing The Best ’90s Horror Creature Blockbuster, Stream Before It’s Gone
If you grew up watching the SyFy channel as a kid, you’ve likely witnessed your fair share of low budget …
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3 weeks ago
Trekkie VS Trekker: Why Star Trek Fans Have Two Names
A war has been waging inside the Star Trek community since The Original Series was still on the air. On …
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3 weeks ago
The Worst Star Wars Movie Is Still Bad Even Though Its Stars Were Mistreated
One of the biggest victims of Star Wars toxicity is valid commentary. Things are so polarized that offering even the …
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3 weeks ago
We Need More Violent Rom-Coms
After watching Grosse Point Blank for the 100th time, it dawned on me that I can’t really think of any …
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3 weeks ago