Catwoman needs no introduction. Its reputation as one of the worst films ever made was established practically from day one, and its dismal performance at the global box office ($82 million from a $100 million budget) killed any chances of it becoming the next big franchise. It didn’t help that it released the same summer … Read more
The experience of watching the first eight Saw films is not unlike the spiraling Charlie Day‘s character goes through in the infamous Pepe Silvia episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. If you were to use a piece of string to try to trace the journey that Tobin Bell‘s notorious Jigsaw goes on, it would … Read more
Editor’s Note: The following contains The Continental: From the World of John Wick spoilers. Now that The Continental: From the World of John Wick has opened its doors to Peacock subscribers, it has also opened the doors to a potentially too-big universe for the John Wick franchise. It’s remarkable that the character of John Wick … Read more
If you ask a Harry Potter fan their favorite film in the series, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince would be an unlikely answer. Out of all eight films, it sits squarely at number four on Rotten Tomatoes’ ranking, with an 84% on the Tomatometer and a 78% audience score. It’s the second Harry … Read more
Many directors who spend lots of time in the modern franchise movie machine end up sacrificing any sense of their own distinct creative sensibilities in the process. To work on one of these massive tentpole projects is to often give away opportunities to really speak to your own worldview and thoughts. While nobody will claim … Read more
There was a brief period of time after the rights to the Star Wars franchise were first sold to Walt Disney Pictures where it seemed the possibilities for the franchise were endless. With talented filmmakers like Rian Johnson, J.J. Abrams, and Gareth Edwards helming new installments in the franchise, any great director had the potential … Read more
If you want to scare off a demon, you might want to reconsider calling Father Merrin. Sure, he might get rid of the demon Pazuzu eventually, but one mention of Taylor Swift will send everyone running for the hills, as Jason Blum has admitted today. The founder of Blumhouse, the horror studio that has terrified … Read more
Editor’s Note: The following contains The Creator spoilers. The Creator is a film you have to watch for a multitude of reasons. It’s an intriguing look at the old science fiction trope of artificial intelligence posing a threat to mankind; this time, the subject is given far much more nuance as well as time to … Read more
Guillermo del Toro‘s brilliant film Pan’s Labyrinth has a stunning, bittersweet ending that leaves viewers wondering whether Ofelia (Ivana Baquaro) has transcended into another world or is just dead. It’s a masterfully crafted finish to a dark, beautiful tale that explores the effects of trauma when combined with imagination. Innocence takes a stand against brutality … Read more
After sufficiently scaring people in theatres, The Nun II has set a digital release date for fans to enjoy the feature from the comfort of their homes. The feature directed by Michael Chaves brings back Sister Irene for an epic showdown again with the evil Nun Valak, this time in Italy. Ahead of its Blu-Ray … Read more