We’ve reached the point in Hollywood’s timeline when everything old is new again — or at least, it tries to be. It would be easy to dismiss Creed II as the latest nostalgic cash grab along those lines, given its liberal sampling of Rocky IV plot points, characters, and thematic elements. But that’s all just a feint. Beyond all the trimmings of… Continue reading "Creed II Review: A Rematch That Packs an Emotional Punch"
‘Cam’ Social media horror is starting to become its own genre. Joining the questionable ranks of films like Unfriended and Friend Request is Cam, from director Daniel Goldhaber and screenwriter Isa Mazzei, which is one of the better films so far about the horrors of life online. The film follows Alice (Madeline Brewer), a woman who makes a comfortable living… Continue reading "The Best Horror Movies on Netflix Right Now (December 2018)"
Imagine you’re watching the latest Netflix hit and, after a particularly noteworthy scene — whether it’s intense, hilarious, crazy, or just plain raunchy — a message pops up to ask if you want to replay it. Well, this is exactly what’s happening to select Netflix subscribers in a trial that could see the feature rolled out to everyone. Appearing as… Continue reading "Netflix Is Testing an Instant Scene-replay Feature, but Would You Use It?"
Investigative journalist Eddie Brock will suit up again for more gooey action. Venom screenwriter Jeff Pinker confirmed that a sequel to Sony’s hit Spider-Man spin-off is in the works, and implied that the symbiote-clad anti-hero may not be a solo act in future films. “I can’t say anything other than that it is happening,” Pinker said with regards to Venom… Continue reading "A ‘Venom’ Sequel Is on Its Way, and Spider-Man Could Play a Role"
Godzilla fans, your prayers have been answered. The first full-length trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters has arrived, and it features just about every giant creature that has ever squared off against Godzilla over the years. Directed by Michael Dougherty (Trick ‘r Treat, Krampus), Godzilla: King of the Monsters follows the efforts of the mysterious crypto-zoological agency Monarch featured in Godzilla and Kong: Skull Island… Continue reading "‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Trailer Unleashes all The Beasts"
Helen Sloan/HBO Unless you’ve been living under the Wall for the past year — you know, that 300-mile stretch of fortification that runs along the northern border of the Seven Kingdoms — you’re probably at least somewhat aware of HBO’s smash fantasy series Game of Thrones. If you aren’t, you probably didn’t get that reference, in which case, this article will… Continue reading "How to Watch ‘Game of Thrones’ Online"
