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The media is composed of a large segment of our contemporary society, being the main channel of collective mass communication. The media consists of broadcasting, publishing, and the internet, which includes, but is not limited…

Netflix is home to far too many crime documentaries, especially about murder, so you might be tempted to skip this one. However, that would be a shame. After all, Murder by the Coast isn’t a…

”Never think you’re better than anyone else, but don’t let anyone treat you like you’re worse.” – Rip Torn It’s enjoyable to muse about how cinema history would have looked like had a different celebrity…

As an avid Psych fan, I’ve been closely following the upcoming Psych the Movie 2 production and gossip. Obviously, I’m not expecting a lot — it’s a reunion film, which all tend to be corny, stale reincarnations of the…

The name of Joe Pilato won’t mean much to your average moviegoer, but to your George A. Romero and veteran B-movie fans, his name ignites a most uproarious smile. They will remember his crazed performance…

The 2019 Academy Awards are here, and I’ve already thrown multiple tantrums about how idiotic some of the choices are…but that’s besides the point. The nominations saw Roma and The Favourite lead the pack with…

On the 15th of February, we lost the great Bruno Ganz. I knew I had to write something in his honor, even if a short tribute wouldn’t do complete justice to his wonderful career. If you are unfamiliar…

We here at MovieBabble must strike another mournful tone as we’ve lost another incredible talent of cinema: Albert Finney. An unspecified illness was cited by the family as the cause of death. Albert Finney left…

Penny Marshall once said, “I want you to laugh and cry. That’s what I do.” And she did it well. Her movies reflected the joy, tragedy, and even the mundane moments of life. Marshall herself…

The following article on Disney and its outlook for 2019 was published in its original form on 71Republic on December 2nd.  Disney has always been a successful studio. One that often times has branded itself through…

Earlier this week, Marvel Comics giant Stan Lee passed away. The impact of his death is equivalent to that of Walt Disney’s death in 1966. A creative genius, Lee’s impact on pop culture is rivaled…

There was once a dream that was Rome. You could only whisper it, and any more than a whisper, and it would vanish; it was so fragile. And I fear that it will not survive…

For some reason, a clip from this movie appeared on my YouTube recommended list. I was feeling particularly nostalgic, so I watched it. Demi Moore (Diana) is a transcendent kind of beautiful, and so mesmerizing…

The release this week of The House with a Clock in its Walls starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett gives another opportunity to showcase another child star, Owen Vaccaro, already a veteran after appearing in the two…

The new The Girl in the Spider’s Web trailer has dropped. It’s sloppy, unschooled and throws into sharp relief every weakness that the impeccable first trailer succeeded in concealing. Here are the most immediate problems. Point…

The following article was previously published on June 21st, 2018 following the release of the first trailer for The Nun. Now, with The Nun hitting theaters this weekend, let’s take another deep dive into the Conjuring Universe and…

Fans of every major property and franchise (except Marvel, because they’re apparently to good for SDCC anymore) traveled to San Diego for the annual Comic-Con last weekend. It’s always an amazing event to see, especially…

Okay guys, first, let me apologize for the horrible attempt to pun in my title. I tried my best, and that’s that. Let’s focus on the true subject of this piece, the recent trailer of…

We are just over a week away from the release of the sixth installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. It is mind-blowing to me that this series has survived this long. Like a fine wine,…

Well, I did it. I drove to a Goodwill donation center a few days ago, and dropped off the majority of my Woody Allen DVD collection. I didn’t want to sell them (it didn’t feel…

Die Hard (1988) is 30 years old.  Imagine that.  Three decades represent solid proof that it has passed the test of time as an enduring action movie classic.  Thank you, Die Hard, for so many…

I’m sure I’ve not been alone in thinking that Hollywood really needs to focus on a great villain-oriented movie. I’ve said it about Voldemort before and I’ve discussed why Suicide Squad doesn’t count. But now,…

Last month, I travelled to Sydney for the 65th annual Sydney Film Festival. I had an amazing, yet exhausting time, seeing 13 films over the span of just 5 days. I plan to write full…

I am the kind of person who actually enjoys the movie trailers that come before a movie. I like going in early to watch the previews of coming attractions because sometimes, I make surprising finds,…

I had a bit of a moment this week when I saw that The Truman Show (1998) is turning 20. In your 40s, a song or a movie you thought was 10 years old turns…

As the summer movie season gets into full swing, the coming month is chock full of fascinating, blockbuster films that are sure to wow general audiences in some capacity.  Whether it’s a bunch of woman…

After numerous reports that hinted at trouble behind the scenes — and the more concrete news that Lucasfilm was to fire Phil Lord and Chris Miller — Solo: A Star Wars Story has finally come to theaters,…

Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) — a rousing finale to an amazing trilogy. May 25, 1983: millions of people hurried to their nearest theater to be a part of history and see their…

Let me be very clear: out of all the characters in the Star Wars franchise, Han Solo is my absolute favorite. Nobody can compare to him. So, why am I not excited to see Solo: A Star Wars…

Next month, I will be traveling to the harbour city for the 64th annual Sydney Film Festival (June 6 -17). It will only be my second time attending a major festival and my first time…