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Everyone’s most anticipated movie of 2018 is finally in theaters: Sherlock Gnomes!  The belated sequel to the forgotten Gnomeo and Juliet continues the story of the gnome version of the Shakespearean forbidden lovers.  This time, …

With the expansion of the Marvel universe this year with a slew of movies that are predicted to have both commercial and critical success, a question bears to mind of what exactly their rivals across …

Steven Soderbergh appears to have put his self-imposed retirement in the rearview mirror with the creation of his production studio Fingerprint Releasing, distributing his second film into theaters in a mere eight-month span.  His latest …

You ever notice that action movies are getting more and more ridiculous with time? It’s laughable but also entertaining to watch. Pacific Rim (2013) is literally about robots fighting ginormous monsters. And this movie did so well that …

Of all the filmmakers in all the world, Steven Spielberg might be the most well-known. He’s been in the right place at the right time on several occasions, and many of his career highlights mark …

South Korea has created some impeccable films in recent memory, building up its reputation around the world as a great exporter of artistic expression.  Director Richard Keaney agrees with this sentiment as well, shifting his …

Disney recently announced all the movies they plan to release in the next five years. I counted nearly twenty live-action remakes that have a release date or at least planned. Among those are live-action remakes …

Five years after one of Guillermo Del Toro’s attempts at broad entertainment comes another installment in what is now the Pacific Rim franchise.  With a likable star in John Boyega and updated special effects, Pacific Rim: Uprising turns to …

MovieBabble is back once again with another round of dream movie projects, only this time with a little twist on the formula.  This time, willing members of the MovieBabble staff are competing against each other …

Creative minds in film always love to take jabs at political figures–both in the past and present.  Armando Iannucci, creator of HBO’s Veep, loves to satirize the political landscape, taking a magnifying glass to the system …

On March 29th, Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Ready Player One will be playing in theaters across the country. In honor of this great director, let’s revisit some of his iconic films, starting with Schindler’s List.  A winner of …

It’s safe to say that Alex Garland’s Annihilation is the most analyzed film of 2018.  Well, I guess that mantle belongs to Black Panther in actuality, but Annihilation has been at the center of serious movie discussion since …

Cameos have become a popular aspect of the modern day movie, typically taking place in comedies. These cameo appearances allow audiences to feel shocked when they see their movie hero or music icon appear as …

A Wrinkle in Time was a favorite book of my childhood. I looked forward to the film eagerly because I wanted to see a gifted director do justice to the material. Many of the changes …

Advanced word of mouth wasn’t exactly kind to 7 Days in Entebbe.  Although it features the fascinating story behind the 1976 counter-terrorist hostage-rescue operation in Uganda after a plane was hijacked by Palestinian freedom fighters, the …

In a few days, spring will be here. It will be a time of rejoicing for many, but it wasn’t for millions of people — men, women, and children — many years ago. With the …

Love, Simon has officially released and has captured the hearts of many. With its charming performances and well-written story, the movie is a serious breath of fresh air. The movie is incredibly smart, handling its …

It’s time for round two of 80’s Movies March Madness! MovieBabble has created a March Madness-style bracket to determine the best 80’s movies with the release of Ready Player One this month. You voted in round one, …

Storytellers and filmmakers are growing more fascinated by the second with telling stories of individuals who were once thought of as members of the fringes of society, putting more time and effort into the creation …

Hyperlink cinema is an interesting subgenre that has entered the lexicon for films. It’s a term that was coined by journalist and poet Alissa Quart and popularized by Pulitzer prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert in his …

There are great action movies about out-for-justice characters, with bullets flying, car chases, and the like. And there are more intimate movies, driven by an emotional story. Some movies blend the two styles well, and …

Want to play a game? Every time I hear that harmless and inviting question I automatically think of one of the most gruesomely cruel, disturbing and repulsive film series of the last decade: Saw. Abreast …

Although the Angelina-Jolie-led Tomb Raider films are beloved by a very select audience, Warner Bros. felt the need to update the franchise for a modern audience, ditching the more silly elements of the previous installments for a …

Although Coco was the most popular (and most seen) film of those that were nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 90th Academy Awards, other, lesser-known films still deserved recognition — especially The Breadwinner.  The international co-production tackles …

The 90th Academy Awards are over, and The Shape of Water walked away as the big winner — helping Guillermo Del Toro ascend into the pantheon of award-winning directors.  But, as with most things these days, members …

Since the revamp of the Lara Croft franchise is coming out this Friday, now is a great time to look back at the best of movies based on video games. In the last three decades, …

When it comes to movies, it’s fair to say that plenty of them just don’t quite live up to expectations — that’s not to say that the entire film misses the mark. Every now and …

As Amazon and STX Entertainment both work to increase their shares of revenue at the box office, they teamed up to distribute a new comedy: Gringo.  With premise that is full of comedic possibilities and a …

Science fiction gives viewers the ability to make an escape from the real world, but more importantly it has the power to reveal something about the real world that we would have never considered before. …

The Internet has been blowing up since the announcement that comedian Kristen Wiig has been cast as Cheetah in Wonder Woman 2. Whether you think that Wiig will succeed in the role or not, it …