Nick Kush

Welcome to the introductory episode of The MovieBabble Podcast with yours truly (Nick Kush) as your host.  In this short episode, I explain a little about myself and how MovieBabble came about as well as …

As a fan of Steven Spielberg, Dominic Holder took it upon himself to go back and analyze each of the legend’s films through each decade by highlighting their styles, trademarks, and the influences that Spielberg …

So if you’re like most people in the world, you’ve probably already seen Avengers: Infinity War.  Needless to say, shit hits the fan, and the future of the MCU is in flux. Or is it? Marvel Studios …

By now, everyone is aware of the fact that Adam Sandler is firmly entrenched in the IDGAF section of his career.  Whether it’s hiring all his friends for another comedy that’s trapped in the 1990’s …

While Avengers: Infinity War is running roughshod through the world and taking all the box office money away from literally every other film that’s currently out in theaters, there’s definitely are some other fascinating, smaller …

Well, the time is finally here.  After ten years of teases, team-ups, and superheroes punching everything in sight, Marvel Studios has brought all of its heroes together — emphasis on “all” — for a battle …

While many are still complaining that DC’s live-action films are lackluster, their animated films have quietly separated from the pack with fascinating takes on characters that are always ripe for discussion.  DC made waves when …

After 18 movies, Marvel’s largest, most insane film to date — Avengers: Infinity War — will be in theaters this coming weekend, and everyone is losing their damn minds.  With a budget that has been …

Sometimes, it takes a village to get a movie made.  In a time where studios are becoming more and more squeamish of handing out millions of dollars to niche projects, some creative minds are forced …

Since Iron Man came to theaters back in 2008, the MCU has offered plenty of large-scale, electric fight scenes.  Some have left audiences a little cold, but some are still revered to the point where …

Many media outlets (including the one that you’re currently reading) have written about the issues with many Netflix movies in 2018.  Whether Netflix has helped out a filmmaker by getting their passion projects made or …

It’s safe to say that Amy Schumer has fallen out of favor with many film fans these days.  Her outspoken behavior has left many cold, but she continues to speak her mind, no matter the …

There’s no doubting that many skew towards hard-hitting, dramatic features when bestowing a film with the label of “great.”  Honestly, I can’t say I blame people for doing so; there’s a sense of raw power …

On January 11th of this year, Bleecker Street released its trailer for Beirut, a fictional story set during the Lebanese Civil War in the early 1980’s.  From the mind behind the Bourne franchise and Michael Clayton, …

After grossing over $100 million at the domestic box office against a $17 million budget in just two weekends, it’s clear that A Quiet Place is a hit.  With a current Rotten Tomatoes score of 95% …

Now that Blumhouse routinely pumps out low-budget films that score big at the box office, they have the gall to stick their name in front of a movie as part of the official title.  So, …

In age where the “movie star” seems all but dead, one — very swoll — actor is still raking in the dough as a leading man, forcing studios to pay him top dollar to star …

Faith-based films have undergone somewhat of a renaissance in recent months.  Christian film studios have always catered to their fan base by releasing a plethora of religious films around Easter, but they’ve never been serious …

Independent film is quite unique around the world.  Smaller distribution companies such as A24 have paved the way for other small distributors to release features that eventually contend for many awards — including Best Picture.  …

Penn State had to fundamentally change after reports surfaced of widespread child abuse and sexual assault at the hands of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky back in 2011.  That meant cleaning house at the …

Some films just can’t seem to hold onto their A-list talent.  At the onset of pre-production, reports claimed that Michael Fassbender was to star in The Outsider alongside director Daniel Espinosa, but those two quickly walked …

For whatever reason, there just aren’t many sports movies released these days. I, Tonya broke through with an awards push last fall, but it seems as if there’s a disproportionate amount of films centering around the …

Wes Anderson’s signature quirkiness has already left an indelible mark on the film industry.  In fact, he could probably stop making films right this instant and he would already have left behind a wonderful assortment …

For companies like Netflix that are always looking to expand into new territories around the world (let’s face it, Netflix is close to its saturation point in the United States already), it’s important to expand …

After multiple years in a row of less than stellar studio comedies, 2018 has pushed back considerably against that narrative after a successful end to 2017.  Game Night started the discussion back in February, crossing the $100 …

At this point, Netflix is releasing new films just about every week to contend with the content in theaters.  While they haven’t necessarily been successful with every new film (looking at you, The Cloverfield Paradox and Mute), Netflix …

It’s no secret that Paramount Pictures has struggled in recent months at the box office.  Coming off a year where they collected only 5% of the total box office, it was clear that they needed …

With lower budgets, most independent films are allowed serious creativity.  They can speak their mind freely, discussing themes in different — and sometimes edgy — ways.  The Orchard’s Flower falls squarely into this category, including themes …

As the hit Comedy Central show Workaholics was coming to a close, many people were wondering when the trio of actors led by Adam Devine would reunite for another project together.  Those same people were delighted …

While bigger films like Ready Player One and A Quiet Place were entertaining large audiences at South by Southwest in mid-March, a smaller film quietly premiered and pleased audiences, and that film was First Match.  Based on her own short …