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Infinity War (2018) is not only breaking box office records because of its amazing graphics and intense plot — it also has an all-star cast. What is an all-star cast, you may ask? Let me enlighten you:…

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…

For those of you who aren’t huge fans of the Marvel franchise, these past few weeks have probably been absolute hell for you. All anyone seems to talk about anymore is Infinity War (2018) and how great…

Some movies receive tons of press and hype before their premiere and ultimately live up to their lofty expectations. However, some, like the following movies, really flop at the box office and with fans despite…

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…

In 1999, after a 16-year absence, the first of the three Star Wars prequels hit theaters. Episode I – The Phantom Menace would finally start to tell of the story of the generation that came…

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…

40 years ago, Hell ran out of room and the dead began to walk the earth. Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Dawn of the Dead, a horror film classic directed by…

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…

Once upon a time, sequels were something you would look forward to. A film ending on a cliffhanger could mean only one thing: a follow-up movie! Perhaps you’d even count down the days until its…

It would be easy to prejudge a movie like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, what with Judd Apatow on board as producer, a script written by Jason Segel, and Jonah Hill in the cast. You’ll think it’ll…

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,…

I Feel Pretty hits theaters this Friday, April 20th, starring Amy Schumer as an insecure woman who gains an insane amount of confidence after suffering a fall. It may just be me, but this doesn’t seem like…

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…

Flashdance inspired mania among the masses back in 1983, and Alex Owens’ passion for making it happen has influenced many a generation since its release. 35 years later it is still considered one of the…

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. …

Writer’s note: This article is for satirical and humorous purposes only. You ever wonder how Steven Spielberg is able to command large groups of people and coerce them into attending his movies? Are you curious…

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…

There are many actors in the world who play incredible roles and yet are often forgotten about when it comes to listing the greats. From fighting the Sith as a Jedi Master to staring at…

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…

Before I go deeper down this rabbit hole, let me clarify: the question in the title almost doesn’t make sense. The scrapped Resident Evil: Arklay TV show is an aborted series that doesn’t exist. So,…

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…