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Sarah Jane

Underappreciated Horror Films Of The '80s You Haven't Seen

These movies contain everything from flying monsters to knife-wielding maniacs, so get ready to add some new titles to your watchlists — you're going to want to see these underappreciated horror gems from the '80s.

Nina Starner

Why Timothée Chalamet Was Drawn To Netflix's The King

Timothée Chalamet might be indie film royalty, but here's why he's wearing a literal crown in his latest project. During a sit down with EW and director David Michôd, Chalamet explained why he was drawn to Netflix's The King, a loose adaptation of two Shakespeare plays.

Shelly Duvall as Wendy Torrance in The Shining

Claire Mulkerin

Fan Theories About The Shining That Would Change Everything

The Shining has attracted an almost cult-like collective of fans who long to discover its secrets.

Nina Starner

Martin Scorsese Doubles Down On Marvel Movie Criticism

The feud between Martin Scorsese and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is still going strong. During a press conference before a screening of his film The Irishman, Scorsese went all in on his previous Marvel-related remarks. Recently, the acclaimed director had described Marvel movies as "not cinema."

Lauren Thoman

El Camino's Biggest Unanswered Questions

Despite El Camino's efforts to provide closure for some of Breaking Bad's few lingering questions, there are still a few loose ends remaining at the end. Here are all the biggest questions that we're still asking after El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.

Nina Starner

Dolittle Trailer Reveals Robert Downey Jr.'s First Movie After Avengers: Endgame

Robert Downey Jr. is bringing a classic tale back to the screen in his first post-Tony Stark role. The first trailer for Dolittle, Downey Jr.'s spin on the Dr. Dolittle story, has officially dropped, showing a slightly darker and less whimsical take than previous iterations of Dr. Dolittle.

Mike Floorwalker

The Real Reason Aaron Paul Returned For El Camino

There may be virtually nobody Jesse Pinkman trusts, but that's not true of the guy who plays him. Aaron Paul, the star of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, revealed that there's one main reason he decided to return to the role of Pinkman: complete trust in Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan.

AJ Caulfield

Why Gemini Man Bombed At The Box Office

Sometimes, too much of a good thing is a bad thing. Such is the case for Gemini Man, director Ang Lee's action thriller featuring not one but two Will Smiths. The film earned a measly $59.5 million worldwide in its opening weekend, but why? Let's discuss why Gemini Man bombed at the box office.

Matthew Broderick in Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Brian Boone

Dumb Things In Ferris Bueller's Day Off Everyone Ignored

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." Well, Ferris Bueller's Day Off moves pretty fast, too. Perhaps everyone has seen it so many times that they didn't stop and look around and realize that there are a lot of baffling events in the movie.

Mike Floorwalker

Kevin Smith Makes A Bold Comparison In Addressing Martin Scorsese's Marvel Comments

Kevin Smith would like to respectfully let Martin Scorsese know that he's just a little full of it. The filmmaker and comic book writer responded to Scorsese's comments denigrating Marvel films with the observation that, in his book, Scorsese is responsible for the biggest superhero movie ever.

Patrick Phillips

Is Halloween On Netflix?

Though the likes of Evil Dead 2, The Shining, and Suspiria qualify as required viewing by horror aficionados the world over, the one flick everyone wants to watch during spooky season is John Carpenter's slasher classic Halloween. But is Halloween available to stream on Netflix?

Mike Floorwalker

What The Critics Are Saying About Zombieland: Double Tap

Zombieland: Double Tap has screened for critics, and so far, the general consensus is that it's worth the wait.

Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman in El Camino

Sarah Szabo

Easter Eggs You Missed In El Camino

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is here to tell us what happened to Jesse Pinkman. We’re here to find out how many references are hidden throughout the film.

Andrew Handley

The Ending Of El Camino Explained

If you haven't had a chance to watch El Camino on Netflix yet, make a U-turn and queue it up. If you have seen it, carry on as we dissect the ending and figure out what it all meant. Major spoilers ahead!

Nina Starner

How The Deadpool Movies Delayed Zombieland: Double Tap

Zombieland fans have a different action-comedy to blame for the long wait between the original film and its sequel. Jesse Eisenberg, who plays Columbus in the Zombieland film series, recently revealed that the Deadpool film franchise considerably slowed the progress of Zombieland: Double Tap.

Still from El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

Mike Floorwalker

What The Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Are Saying About El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

Saddle up, Breaking Bad fans: it's time to hit the road. Reviews are coming in for El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, and it's near-unanimous: if only for two hours, the greatest television drama of all time is back, in all its glory. The flick is currently certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

AJ Caulfield

We Now Know Why Joaquin's Joker Dances So Much

Why all the dancing in Joker? Director Todd Phillips recently spoke about how that aspect of Arthur's physicality came to fruition.

Mike Floorwalker

The Powerful Real-Life Inspiration Behind Clerks 3

Clerks 3 is finally on the way — and fans will be getting a much different version than they would have if not for Kevin Smith's near-death experience. In a recent interview, Smith revealed that he decided to retool the project after the heart attack that nearly killed him in early 2018.

Emily Reuben

The Best Original Horror On YouTube

No matter what type of horror you're looking for, there is more than enough to choose from on YouTube. Here are just a few of our picks for the best.

Mike Floorwalker

Joker Director Todd Phillips Gives In-Depth Explanation Of Film's Opening Scene

Setting just the right tone for a film like Joker is no laughing matter. In a recent video short for Vanity Fair, the movie's director Todd Phillips offered a breakdown of what went into Joker's opening scene, and how he used those first few moments to establish an unsettling atmosphere.

Matthew Jackson

The Connections Between Doctor Sleep And The Shining Explained

We know that Doctor Sleep and The Shining are connected … but how? Well, you don't need psychic abilities to figure that out, because today, we're explaining the connections between Doctor Sleep and The Shining, from returning characters to returning themes.

Matthew Jackson

The Ending Of Gemini Man Explained

Gemini Man's intriguing premise isn't necessarily new, but it presents a number of chances to look at a familiar story in ways that other movies haven't. And we're here to talk about the many implications of the world Gemini Man builds and what's left for the people left standing.

Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption

David L. Lebovitz

Stephen King Roles That Changed Actors Forever

Whether it's working on a classic Stephen King movie or one of his more frowned-upon films, getting involved with the King of Horror can make a star, revive a career, or give an actor a new perspective. From helpful psychics to horrified housewives, these King roles changed these actors forever.

Mike Floorwalker

Jennifer Aniston Just Took A Major Shot At Marvel Movies

Mighty Marvel may be dominating pop culture, but not everyone is feeling the love. In a recent conversation with Variety, Jennifer Aniston — star of Friends and the upcoming series The Morning Show — lamented what she saw as a dearth of choices due to the popularity of comic book movies.

Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland in Avengers: Endgame

AJ Caulfield

The Intriguing Time-Travel Easter Egg You Missed In Endgame

Thought you knew all there was to know about Avengers: Endgame? Think again. A few eagle-eyed Marvel aficionados have spotted an Easter egg tucked in the super-sized superhero film that fans are sure to find incredibly intriguing.

Jordan Baranowski

Bad Boys For Life - What We Know So Far

If you're curious about this long-awaited sequel and some of the drama surrounding it, here's everything you need to know before you pick up your tickets.

Mike Floorwalker

The 'Joker' Batman Villain Reference We All Definitely Missed

We see what you did there, Joker. The smash hit standalone entry into the Worlds of DC franchise contains a sly reference to another, lesser-known Batman villain — one that will soon be appearing on the big screen for the first time in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad.