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In the middle of large blockbusters released this month is a smaller, intimate film entitled Thoroughbreds.  With rising talent and a fascinating legacy that has already been formed before most people will get to see the …

Roger Ebert once said, “no movie executive has never been fired for greenlighting a sequel.”  That quote could not be more true in 2018 with sequels coming to theaters almost every week — including this …

March is a great month with solid movies, spring break, and even the NCAA March Madness tournament.  With the release of Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One this month, MovieBabble is creating a bracket of the best (or …

Alex Garland is no stranger to the science fiction genre. From writing the screenplays for both 28 Days Later and Dredd and being successful as a sci-fi author, it is safe to say that he …

Disney’s latest big budget adventure, A Wrinkle in Time, is a landmark production for a variety of reasons.  With its large budget and noticeably diverse cast, everyone at Disney from Bob Iger to the production assistants are …

“Ugh, that movie is so overrated!” How many times have you heard that phrase? Maybe you and your friends are discussing the new dystopian film you all want to see or you’re just discussing a …

The 90th Academy Awards have come and gone and Guillermo Del Toro’s The Shape of Water was awarded as the best movie of the year by the Academy of Arts and Sciences.  However, the award was met with …

Writer’s note: This article is for satirical and humorous purposes only. Now, the Hunger Games may sound like a horrifying bloodbath, but don’t forget, you can also find love there! Of course, you could spend …

After the resounding reviews of Annihilation, it’s was time to look back and review a sci-fi classic. Alien is often considered to be one of the great science fiction and horror films. But Aliens went out in a …

We may only be in the first quarter of 2018 but that doesn’t mean we can’t get excited about 2019. With big films such as Avengers 4 and Star Wars: Episode IX hogging all the …

February saw the release of many great films, but that doesn’t mean that the month was bereft of atrocities to the art form.  From futuristic films that missed the mark to unromantic romances that did …

The third and final piece of the Millenium film trilogy merges the intricate plotlines of the first two films into a neat conclusion. Daniel Alfredson takes the helm once again on The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s …

February 2018 was a very solid month for film, pumping out singular movies that should create discussion well past their opening weekends.  From massive blockbusters to tiny animation films, variety won out, allowing for everyone …

John Wayne was a man’s man. With his nonchalant swagger and his commanding presence, he dominated the screen. From cowboy to soldier, he was the epitome of patriotism and a model American. Though his views …

Spy thrillers don’t get much more brutal than Francis Lawrence’s Red Sparrow.  Filled with sex and torture that will rank among some of the most uncomfortable moments in a movie theater this year, Red Sparrow is a good …

March is always a strange month for film.  Overzealous studios release massive blockbusters without a built-in audience, crossing their fingers that patrons will gravitate towards them.  Also, we begin to see some indies that stirred the …

When someone mentions the term “thought-provoking” in relation to films, you probably have something in mind. Perhaps a high-budget, star-studded cast, famous directors,or even Hans Zimmer as the architect of the soundtrack. Not to mention crazy special …

With Infinity War on the horizon, it’s natural for fans to wonder just how much of a threat Thanos is going to be. It’s all well and good to assume he’ll be the most difficult …

Passion projects are a big part of the industry.  Creatives minds sometimes have to labor through years in development hell to make their dreams come to the big screen.  As for director Duncan Jones, Mute was that …

While most of us in the United States keep our movie palates restricted to mostly American films, there’s an entire world of full of great films that cover stories that are rarely seen by general …

When it comes to film adaptations, we usually think of those adapted from books. Harry Potter, Hunger Games, and Maze Runner  are all popular film adaptations. What about those that kick-started their fan base off in the gaming …

Although films like Annihilation and Game Night opened this past weekend, the main story was still Black Panther as it maintained its rampant pace for another triple digit box office total.  If it wasn’t already claimed as …

Amid massive superhero blockbusters and trippy science fiction films that have released recently is a comedy that brings the art of gamesmanship to a whole new level.  With the help of comedy regulars like Jason …

Do you ever notice a film from its promotional material and internally take note of it as a film to look out for only to later realize you forgot about it completely?  We’ve all been there.  …

When a film proves successful (especially from a financial standpoint) it can occasionally lead to horrible sequels. Unfortunately this can happen whether the story calls for one or not. Often we view horrible sequels as …

After making a name for himself as a creative mind with Ex Machina, Alex Garland teamed with Paramount to work on an adaptation of the Southern Reach Trilogy, adapting the first novel Annihilation into a feature film.  Praised …

Picture this… You’re an actor. You’ve wrapped up your first major movie. The night of the premiere arrives. The sheer excitement is almost too much to bear. You swagger your way down the red carpet …

There’s some films that do their best to make you bawl like a hormonal teenager that was stood up on prom night.  These films push the metaphorical envelope to the nth degree, fishing for tears …

A lot has happened in the film industry since the previous installment of the Dream Movie Project series back in January.  Black Panther released to the masses, causing everyone to praise Ryan Coogler and everyone …