James Earl Jones’ Voice Is the Only Reason the Most Iconic Villain in Movie History Exists
To remember the legendary actor, we look back on his achievements in the field of voice acting.
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Alien: Romulus - The 10 Biggest Burning Questions
In space, no one can hear you scream… in confusion.
In Defense of M. Night: Trap Shows He Was Never the Problem
Opinion: Why the Sixth Sense auteur has endured over 25 years of filmmaking.
Why the Fantastic Four Need to Be at the Center of Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars
Opinion: Marvel's first family is perfectly positioned to usher in the new era of Avengers.
The Fans Deserve Better Than Meta-Blockbusters Like Deadpool & Wolverine
Hollywood, is this really the best we can do?
25 Years Later, We Still Love Deep Blue Sea... Despite Its Weird Ending
The smart sharks still have some bite.
Why Doctor Doom Was the Only Choice for the MCU’s New Thanos
Robert Downey, Jr. in the House (of Ideas).
Deadpool & Wolverine Should Be a Farewell to Fox’s X-Men, Not an Invitation
Can we please get a new Wolverine?
Whatever Happened to Marvel’s Rick Jones?
Rick Jones used to be one of the most important players in Marvel’s comics. But the loss of the teen sidekick speaks to the dramatic change in exactly who consumes superhero stories these days.
Doctor Who Season 14 Was the Jump-Start the Sci-Fi Series Has Needed for Years
15th time’s the charm.
Why Metal Gear Solid 3 is the Best Prequel Ever Made
With Konami’s Delta remake on the way, we examine what made the PS2 classic stand tall above other prequels.
It’s Time for Sony to Bring Back Killzone and Resistance
The case for reviving two of PlayStation’s classic shooter franchises.
How Silent Hill Paved the Way for the Video Game Adaptation Craze
Why Christophe Gans’ 2006 film was one of the first good game movies.
X-Men ‘97 Proves It’s Time For A New Marvel Animated Universe
Why the house that built the MCU needs to embrace its Saturday morning roots.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Reveals the Franchise’s Secret to Success
How the apes have stayed atop the sci-fi blockbuster pile.
Phantom Menace at 25: Why We Can Thank (and Blame) Episode I for the Modern Blockbuster
The start of the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy changed the way blockbusters would be made for decades to come.
5 Years After Avengers: Endgame, Marvel Is Still Struggling With Its Biggest Surprise
On the anniversary of the Infinity Saga’s conclusion, we look back at the plot point that has continued to have the most complicated effect on the greater MCU.
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Rebecca Ferguson Is the MVP of Dune: Part 2
Dear Hollywood: Please cast Rebecca Ferguson in every movie, thank you.
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Godzilla Minus One Did VFX the ’90s Way and That's Why It Won an Oscar
The Big G’s Oscar win proves Hollywood needs to change its attitude towards VFX.
Dune: Part 2 Proves That Movie Budgets Have Gotten Out of Control
If Denis Villeneuve can make sandworms work for less than $200 million, then so can you.
The Response to Dune: Part 2 Is Less About the Movie and More About Current Hollywood's Problems
Our writer argues that, despite its flaws, Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic hit at just the right time.
Fantastic Four: Forget a Big-Name Star, Doctor Doom Should Be Played By a Voice Actor
Why the face of Latveria’s monarch is best left unseen.
Ted Is a Streaming Hit, But What Does It Say About How We Watch R-Rated Comedy These Days?
The small screen seems to be the go-to place for laughs.
Hollywood Keeps Reminding Us Why We Need Physical Media More Than Ever
It might be time to start recollecting those discs.
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Minus One Proves That Godzilla Is the Most Versatile Character in Film History
How the King of the Monsters has stayed relevant 70 years on.
The Marvels Moves Too Fast to Deal With Its Darkest Implication
Higher, further, and way too fast(er).
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Marvel’s Greatest Strength Has Now Become Its Curse
Not quite cooked, but not quite cooking.
Hollywood, Please Release Your Horror Movies in Theaters, Not on Streaming
One of our best genres deserves the biggest screens.
Star Wars Saves Marvel From Bankruptcy and Other Essential Marvel Moments (1977-1979)
Marvel goes through a tumultuous period as they prepare for the 1980s.
10 Years Later, Why Pacific Rim Should’ve Been Hollywood’s Modern Blockbuster Model
Guillermo del Toro’s kaiju picture shows the road not taken.
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The Punisher Begins His War on Crime, and Other Essential Marvel Moments (1974-1976)
The mid-1970s brings some of Marvel’s boldest moves yet.
The Flash Just Isn’t a Good Endpoint for the DCEU
Barry Allen’s time travel jaunt is an awkward end to an awkward franchise.
The Rules of Across the Spider-Verse Don’t Make Sense… But That May Be on Purpose
How the “rules of canon” might be hinting at big reveals for Beyond the Spider-Verse.
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The Night Gwen Stacy Died, and Other Essential Marvel Moments (1970-1973)
Continuing our look back at the evolution of Marvel Comics, Marvel matures by taking the leap into the Bronze Age.
Why Is Adam Warlock Even in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
The new hero’s MCU introduction may have come far too late.
10 Years Later, Iron Man 3 Is Still the Best Tony Stark Movie
Or, how Iron Man learned about his real superpower.
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How Galactus Changed Marvel Forever, and Other Essential Silver Age Moments (1966-1969)
The height of Marvel’s Silver Age gave us many iconic stories and characters that persist to this day.
Kang Is the Right Villain for the MCU, But the Wrong Villain for Quantumania
The “new dynasty” needs a stronger foundation.
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The Marvel Universe Expands: The Essential Issues of Marvel Comics (1964-1965)
The Sentinels are born, Cap dethaws, and Kang the Conqueror arrives!
Knock at the Cabin: For Shyamalan, Spirituality Trumps Suspense
M. Night’s latest shows what he’s always wanted us to take away from his films.
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Re-examining the Birth of a Universe: The Essential Issues of Marvel (1961-1963)
And how its affects are still being felt today.
Why Am I Rooting for the Villains of Marvel’s Phase 4?
The 'Thanos Effect' might've been the best thing about the latest round of MCU movies.
Why Is Riri Williams Treated Like an Infinity Stone McGuffin in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?
She's treated more like a plot device than a fully fleshed-out character, but this isn't the first time Marvel has taken this tact with a potential Young Avenger.
6 Unexpected Ways Marvel Could Use Doctor Doom in the MCU | Comic-Con 2022
The Fantastic Four movie won’t necessarily be the Latverian villain’s first appearance.
Fantastic Four: 5 Villains Who Could Appear (Who Aren’t Doctor Doom) | Comic-Con 2022
Marvel’s First Family’s Most Wanted.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Is the Sequel the Jurassic Franchise Always Needed
When blowing everything up is the best option.
Jurassic World Failed Thanks to the Cynicism of the People Who Built It
Don’t mess with a (somewhat) good thing.
Jurassic Park III Feels Like a Sequel From a Bygone Era
One of the last survivors before extinction.
The Lost World Is Steven Spielberg’s Most Profoundly Okay Movie
One of our greatest directors’ weirdest films.
How Jurassic Park Scored the Monopoly on Dinosaur Movies
Some blockbusters are just too big to be replicated.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer: What Happens to a Jedi When There’s No Jedi Order?
Now he is the master.
The Batman Opinion: Bruce Wayne and Batman's Failures
The Matt Reeves film's final act betrays its ambitions.
How Spider-Man: No Way Home Avoids the Legacy Sequel Trap
Can we have our sequel cake and eat it too?
'No One Dies': Why Spider-Man’s No Way Home Mission Matters to the MCU
Making friends with old enemies.
This Is What Marvel’s What If…? Understands That the Previous MCU Shows Don’t
Opinion: Finding meaning is easier when the pressure is off.
Don't Kill Your Villains: The Case for Supervillain Prisons
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s Baron Zemo is a good reminder that the best baddies are usually also the longest-lived. Here's why Marvel Studios shouldn't kill their villains.
Why Kong Is the Hero of Godzilla vs. Kong
Godzilla vs. Kong is the first MonsterVerse movie where one of the monsters is the actual main character -- the hero.
Humanity vs. Nature in the MonsterVerse: A Godzilla vs. Kong Primer
With Godzilla vs. Kong now just around the corner, the previous MonsterVerse films have ostensibly all led to this particular title fight. But examining the films a little closer will reveal that the most consistent throughline in all of them was the changing relationship between humanity and the giant monsters that tower over us.
Why Doesn't Quicksilver Matter in WandaVision?
A long-lost brother might also have been a lost cause in WandaVision. This is why the Pietro/Quicksilver situation didn't really work on the Marvel show.
Five Years Later, 10 Cloverfield Lane's Controversial Ending Still Works
As 10 Cloverfield Lane hits its five-year anniversary, we take a look back at the controversial ending -- and why it works.
Do Wonder Woman Movies Really Need a Big Fight at the End?
Based on Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984, maybe final bosses should take some time off in the Patty Jenkins DC movies.
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Why The End of Rey and Kylo Ren's Story Is So Disappointing
We search our feelings for why Rey and Kylo Ren's three-movie story doesn't land in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
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Legacy in the Age of Disney's Star Wars
It’s time to look at all the Disney Star Wars films, and how the studio made the new movies “about” making new Star Wars movies.
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Why Rey Embracing the Dark Side Was Inevitable
Even the last Jedi has to face her darkest hour. This is why Rey embracing the Dark Side was inevitable.
Thor 4: Villains, Heroes and Comics Taika Waititi Could Use
With news that Taika Waititi is writing and directing Thor 4, we list the heroes, villains and comics Marvel could use.
How Spider-Man: Far From Home's Mysterio Is a Commentary on Marvel's Apocalyptic Endings
Spider-Man: Far From Home spoilers! We take a look at how Mysterio's plan is a pointed commentary on the stakes of most Marvel Cinematic Universe movies.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Finding Empathy in Gothic Terror
As Fallen Kingdom hits its first anniversary, we look at how director J.A. Bayona turned a dinosaur blockbuster into a fairy tale about the value of empathy.
How Iron Man and Captain America Traded Destinies In Avengers: Endgame
We analyze how Avengers: Endgame saw Iron Man and Captain America's character arcs impact one another.
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Star Wars: Is The Rise of Skywalker Really a Retcon of The Last Jedi?
We analyze the idea of whether The Rise of Skywalker is retconning The Last Jedi.
Fantastic Four's Return Was Definitely Worth the Wait
After Fantastic Four was unceremoniously canceled years ago, Marvel's First Family is back. We look at the first run to see if it was worth the wait.
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