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Josh Ruben, Zac Oyama, and Brennan Lee Mulligan on Make Some Noise

With American Comedy Under Attack, It's Time To Discover The Funniest Show You Haven't Seen

By BJ Colangelo 3 days ago

In an era where American comedy is under attack, this improv show won't be censored (unless host Sam Reich goes on a comedic power trip).

Grogu looks amused as Din flies his craft in The Mandalorian and Grogu

The Mandalorian & Grogu Looks Like It Could Be The Funniest Star Wars Movie Ever

By Debopriyaa Dutta 3 days ago

If it leans heavily on Grogu's antics, The Mandolorian & Grogu has a chance to be the funniest Star Wars movie in history.

Hamnet, Agnes watching the play Hamlet in a crowd filled with moved viewers

Chloé Zhao's Shattering New Film Proves Her Divisive Marvel Movie Was A Fluke [TIFF 2025]

By Michael Boyle 17 days ago

Marvel Studios' Eternals has its defenders, but it was not particularly well-received. Thankfully, Chloé Zhao's new film suggests Eternals was an outlier.

It's 2025 And I Just Watched This Is Spinal Tap For The First Time - These Are My Honest Thoughts

By Nick Staniforth 26 days ago

With "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" just around the corner, I thought it was only right to see what made the original iconic.

Why Horror Fans' Biggest Complaint About Weapons Doesn't Make Sense

By Bill Bria 1 month ago

Some horror fans are claiming that Zach Cregger's Weapons isn't about anything, but that couldn't be further from the truth.

11 Major Horror Franchise Revivals, Ranked

By Josh Spiegel 2 months ago

With Alien: Romulus in theaters today, we've pitted the new film up against 10 other horror franchise revivals and cooked up a ranking for your enjoyment.

Butters and Cartman in the car in South Park

South Park Season 27 Picked The Show's Biggest Fight Yet — What Happens Now?

By BJ Colangelo 2 months ago

South Park's season 27 premiere went nuclear against the President of the United States, and could serve as a herald for us all.

Why The Odyssey Ticket Presales Set A Horrific Precedent For Appointment Cinema

By Bill Bria 2 months ago

The fact that tickets went on sale a year in advance for The Odyssey is...not great for the future of appointment cinema.

David Corenswet as Superman walking solemnly through an angry crowd in Superman

James Gunn's Superman Saw The Immigrant Backlash Coming – And The Movie Has The Perfect Response

By Jeremy Mathai 3 months ago

James Gunn's Superman has experienced some backlash from right-wing commentators, but it seems as if Gunn saw this coming and put a response in the film itself.

The Dark True Story Behind Vincent Price's Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins

By Lee Adams 3 months ago

In 1968's Witchfinder General, Vincent Price brought to life the notorious 17th century witch-hunter Matthew Hopkins.

Rick Moranis for Mint Mobile, smiling with raised eyebrows

5 Directors We Want To Work With Rick Moranis After His Return In Spaceballs 2

By BJ Colangelo 3 months ago

Spaceballs 2 will feature Rick Moranis' return as Darth Helmet. Here are five more directors we'd love to see work with Moranis to keep him on our screens.

Toothless sharing a bonding moment with Hiccup in How to Train Your Dragon

The How To Train Your Dragon Remake Completely Fails For One Key Reason

By Quinn Bilodeau 3 months ago

DreamWorks' live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon is a total miss, despite having the same director as the animated original. Here's why it fails.

Stitch pointing a soda squirter gun in Lilo & Stitch

The Fans Angry At The Live-Action Lilo & Stitch's Box Office Success Are Missing The Point

By BJ Colangelo 4 months ago

If you're angry about the Lilo & Stitch remake having a gigantic opening weekend, you might be angry for the wrong reasons.

Charlotte, Luke, Owen, Deb, and Murph in their workshop in Fountain of Youth

With Fountain Of Youth, Apple TV+ Has Finally Made Its First Netflix Movie (And That's Not A Good Thing)

By Nina Starner 4 months ago

Guy Ritchie's new treasure hunt film Fountain of Youth feels like a case of Apple TV+ making a Netflix movie. That's not a good sign.

The 32 Best Natural Disaster Movies, Ranked

By Josh Spiegel 4 months ago

From 1970s classics to bombastic 1990s action films (and maybe even some more modern entries), here is our ranking of the best natural disaster movies.

The 15 Best Law & Order Characters Ranked

By Margaret David 5 months ago

With "Law & Order" headed back to television, it's time to look back at some of our favorite characters from seasons past.

Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, Ghost, and U.S. Agent looking up at the sky in Thunderbolts

Marvel's Thunderbolts Isn't Really A Thunderbolts Movie (And That's Disappointing)

By Ryan Scott 5 months ago

Marvel's Thunderbolts* presents some fun surprises for fans, but unfortunately, it doesn't end up feeling like the Thunderbolts film some folks were hoping for.

Fans watch the clocktower get hit by lightning at Universal Fan Fest Nights

Universal's Fan Fest Nights Brings Star Trek And Back To The Future To Life With Delightful, Mixed Results

By Bill Bria 5 months ago

We checked out Universal's Fan Fest Nights and have the scoop on the must-see immersive experiences like Star Trek, Back to the Future, and One Piece.

Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes all standing together in a lab in Thunderbolts

Thunderbolts Features The Best Marvel Villain In Ages – Here's Why It Works

By Jeremy Mathai 5 months ago

Everyone knows Marvel Studios has had ups and downs with its villain problem, but thankfully, Thunderbolts* marks another high point in that department.

Olivia Taylor Dudley's Joey leaning back in Touch Me

We Aren't Allowed To Use The Most Accurate Adjectives To Describe The Best Sci-Fi Horror Comedy Of 2025

By BJ Colangelo 6 months ago

The sci-fi horror comedy Touch Me is the type of boundary-pushing film that encourages viewers to expand their horizons.

Ted Moseby (Josh Radnor) holds a blue french horn

How I Met Your Mother Ending Explained: We May Have Been Too Harsh

By Michael Boyle 6 months ago

Years after the beloved sitcom came to an end, we're now wondering: what if the controversial How I Met Your Mother finale was good, actually?

Large open space from the queue for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Epic Universe

Epic Universe Envisions A Bold New World For Immersive Theme Parks – And It Succeeds

By Jacob Hall 6 months ago

We had a chance to experience Epic Universe, Universal Studios' newest theme park, and it raises the bar for what a themed experience can be.

Composite image of Sylvester Stallone characters

14 Best Sylvester Stallone Films, Ranked

By Jack Hawkins 7 months ago

Sylvester Stallone has been a Hollywood star for decades, demonstrating his action and dramatic chops in a variety of films. Here are his best movies, ranked.

Zack of Joe Cappa's Boy Band from Off The Air: Cringe

Only One Channel Is Still Making TV That Actually Feels Dangerous

By BJ Colangelo 7 months ago

Adult Swim has been the home of bizarre, offbeat, and impossible-to-categorize TV for years, and is still refusing to play it safe.

Battlestar Galactica's Starbuck smiles in helmet

The 14 Best Battlestar Galactica Episodes, Ranked

By David Court 7 months ago

2004's "Battlestar Galactica" remains one of the most ambitious and stunning sci-fi television series to date. Here, we explore the best episodes in its run.

Superman flies upwards, looking up into the sky

James Gunn & Peter Safran's DC Studios Vision Is The Ambitious Antidote To Superhero Fatigue

By Bill Bria 7 months ago

Comic book movies are in a tough spot, but DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have a plan to defeat superhero fatigue.

A Very Rational, Very English Reaction To The James Bond Amazon News

By Nick Staniforth 7 months ago

One of our English correspondents reacts to the news that Amazon will be steering the ship of the James Bond franchise, and imagines what that might look like.