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In one of the most shocking twists of recent memory, January 2018 wasn’t a terrible month for film.  It certainly wasn’t great, but this January was definitely better than recent years.  Below are the best …

National Lampoon was a game-changer in the world of comedy.  It pushed the boundaries of what could be satirized, leading to pushback from all kinds of sources.  At the center of it all was Douglas …

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle has become a worldwide hit in recent weeks, showing that word of mouth can propel a movie to great returns.  Sadly, all good things come to end as Maze Runner: The Death …

The Academy released its nominations for the 90th Academy Awards earlier this week, causing film fans to offer their two cents as to which performances and films were the most deserving of each award.  But …

Following the release of the Oscar nominations for the 90th Academy Awards, some were wondering why Scott Cooper’s Hostiles didn’t receive much recognition.  With a great cast and a noteworthy backdrop, executives at Entertainment Studios hoped that Hostiles would …

2017 was a great year for fans of the horror genre. From the remake of Stephen King’s IT being a box office hit to Best Picture Oscar nominations for both Get Out and The Shape of Water. …

Following two commercially successful Maze Runner films, the third and final installment in the franchise, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, is finally out in theaters.  Starring rising talents in the industry, Fox worked tirelessly to release this long-delayed …

Your favorite article-based series is back with another round of amazing movie ideas that need to get greenlit ASAP.  From Yorgos Lanthimos directing a superhero movie to a sequel to Call Me by Your Name, let’s …

In its continued attempt to flesh out its library of films and entertain subscribers, Netflix has released another original thriller, The Open House.  With a low-budget and a recognizable lead, Netflix hopes that it has …

The Academy released the complete list of nominations for the 90th Academy Awards bright and early this morning, causing many to make their predictions.  But, what does the general audience believe?  Below are the 2018 …

Action movies often draw mixed reviews from critics because of their focus on things like gunfights, car chases, and harrowing rescue scenes, which often come at the expense of plot continuity and purposeful dialogue. So, …

Although 12 Strong and Den of Thieves proved formidable against the competition this weekend at the box office, Jumanji is still dominating — showing that it is a global force in the entertainment world. Here are the …

Hollywood has made a living off of displaying the heroic acts of some of our finest soldiers, showing how war takes a physical and mental toll on an individual.  12 Strong, the declassified story of the …

Gerard Butler isn’t a stranger to action films, and he’s at it again in Den of Thieves, a gritty heist film in the vein of Heat and others like it.  The quality of his films haven’t exactly been …

As the Oscar picture begins to take shape, there are a few films that are making a last second push for nominations — and Phantom Thread is at the top of that list.  Featuring the final performance …

War has a knack for offering a visceral impact on the big screen.  War movies can provide massively scaled fights on a battlefield or merely look into the psyche of a human and the effect …

Every January offers a few new action films for moviegoers to see in theaters.  Most of them (if not all) have a low-budget and rely less on special effects and more on gun fights, and Proud …

With Netflix’s ability to give creative minds complete control on films comes some truly bizarre works of art — and The Polka King has one of the weirder stories you’ll see all year.  Covering Jan Lewan, the …

In another crowded weekend at movie theaters all over the country, three new releases (The Commuter, Paddington 2, and Proud Mary) had to handle a bunch of films that have become crowd favorites over the last few …

In a crowded weekend at the theaters, one film is attempting to carry its success to the United States after a solid run in the U.K. — Paddington 2!  The second live-action film to feature …

Even though he’s one of the most renowned actors working today, Liam Neeson is better known these days for his growing library of action films.  Paired up once again with director Jaume Collet-Serra, Liam Neeson’s …

As A24 continues to ramp up distribution on unique projects, another one of their properties, The Florida Project, continues to receive awards consideration from multiple governing bodies.  Whether it goes on to win countless awards remains …

In a wave of harmful rhetoric against the press, famed director Steven Spielberg set aside other projects to fast-track a film that he felt had a very important message in today’s political and journalistic climate — The …

Margot Robbie is growing into a powerhouse in Hollywood.  From her involvement in countless big budget projects to creating her own production company, she’s becoming more renowned with every move.  Her latest starring role in I, …

Gary Oldman is considered one of the better actors working today, but he’s never received an Oscar to solidify him as one of the greats.  But, with an impeccable turn as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, critics …

The first weekend of 2018 contained one major new release in Insidious: The Last Key.  However, it appears that the big winner of the weekend was Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, a holdover from previous weeks that continues …

In a flurry of movies that came out at the end of December, one of them was Molly’s Game, the directorial debut of famed writer Aaron Sorkin.  Boasting top-notch talent in Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba, Molly’s …

In an attempt to continue an admired horror property, Blumhouse Productions has taken over the Insidious franchise for the fourth installment in the series: Insidious: The Last Key.  With a bunch of Oscar films expanding out into more …

Shortly before he tragically passed away, Harry Dean Stanton had one final performance that many are calling the perfect ending to his career.  With great reviews and a bittersweet edge, Lucky is sure to tug on the …

December had a lot of highs, but it also had some serious lows.  Considering many attempted Oscar and general entertainment films are both released in December, this reality isn’t necessarily unforeseen.  Nevertheless, I had to sit …