Ana de Armas: from badass Bond girl to Blonde’s tragic Marilyn Monroe

Ana de Armas will be the talk of every town once Netflix's Blonde premieres this week, making this a perfect time to look back on her versatile career.

Features         September 21, 2022

5 Marilyn Monroe movies you should watch before seeing the Netflix movie Blonde

Before Blonde's premiere this week on Netflix, check out these five films that show why Marilyn Monroe is among Hollywood's greatest and most enduring icons.

Features         September 20, 2022

Mia Goth, Pearl, and the modern scream queen

As embodied by Mia Goth in X and now Pearl, the modern scream queen is more empowered than ever, flipping the script on the old damsel-in-distress horror trope.

Features         September 15, 2022

Barbarian and the rise of the Airbnb horror movie

With films like The Rental, Speak No Evil, and now Barbarian, a new subgenre has emerged recently that's captivated audiences: the Airbnb horror movie.

Features         September 13, 2022

House of the Dragon and the power of female rage

Female characters are front and center in the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, allowing them enough agency to be dynamic and angry as hell.

Features         September 12, 2022

Every Marvel villain ranked from worst to best

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has included some of the most famous villains from the comic books, and while some are forgettable, others are genuine standouts.

Features         August 29, 2022

10 years later, is The Dark Knight Rises a bad film or simply misunderstood?

Christopher Nolan wrapped up his Dark Knight trilogy with a third entry, The Dark Knight Rises, that seems rushed, surprisingly clumsy, and pretty unnecessary.

Features         August 23, 2022

Spider-Man: every movie villain, ranked

A hero is only as good as his villains. Luckily for Spider-Man, he's faced some great ones throughout his cinematic journey ... and some not-so-great ones, too.

Features         August 20, 2022

Can House of the Dragon save the Game of Thrones franchise?

Game of Thrones dropped the ball with its final season, but George R. R. Martin's world has the perfect opportunity for redemption in House of the Dragon.

Features         August 17, 2022

Danny Boyle’s Sunshine is the best sci-fi movie you’ve never heard of

Danny Boyle's Sunshine just celebrated its 15th anniversary, so it's time to revisit it and wonder why on earth no one talks about or even remembers it.

Features         August 16, 2022

The best Spider-Man characters in the Sam Raimi trilogy

Sam Raimi redefined the superhero genre with his Spider-Man trilogy, thanks in large part to this group of unforgettable characters.

Features         August 16, 2022

Don’t blame David Zaslav: Batgirl has always been treated like crap

The recent cancellation of the Batgirl movie isn't the first controversy the character has endured; over her 55-year-old history, she has weathered many storms.

Features         August 15, 2022

With Stranger Things and Squid Game, Netflix proves it’s better at making great TV shows than movies

Netflix's original movies keep disappointing, but the streamer is still far ahead of its competition when it comes to shows and limited series like Squid Game.

Features         August 12, 2022

Please, don’t let adult cinema die

Movies for grownups are struggling to stay afloat amid a sea of blockbusters, so it's more important than ever to support them and ensure their survival.

Features         August 10, 2022

Is Netflix the right home for The Sandman?

Neil Gaiman's The Sandman is receiving a lush adaptation at Netflix, but is the streaming juggernaut the right home for such subversive and abstract material?

Features         August 8, 2022

Bill Clinton, CNN, and Mad Max: the strange legacy of Jodie Foster’s Contact

It's been 25 years since Contact premiered, and the behind-the-scenes story of its development and subsequent lawsuits might be more intriguing than the film.

Features         August 2, 2022

Scary Jokers and fabulous dog killers: the best cosplays of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

San Diego Comic-Con is back, and the 2022 edition included many fans who went out of their to make their cosplays as memorable as possible.

Features         July 25, 2022

Hobbits, dragons, and Wakanda Forever: the best moments of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

2022 San Diego Comic-Con cemented its place as the apex of pop culture by delivering a slew of announcements and first-looks from nearly every major studio.

Features         July 25, 2022

From mighty to meh: the MCU is dying and needs to change fast

Three years ago, the MCU seemed too big to fail, but inconsistent projects and an increasingly critical fan base are putting its surefire formula into question.

Features         July 20, 2022

Hellboys and alien symbiotes: San Diego Comic-Con’s best cosplays ever

San Diego Comic-Con is all about the cosplays, and the convention has given us some of the most creative and impressive examples throughout the years.

Features         July 19, 2022

Is San Diego Comic-Con still the pinnacle of pop culture?

After a two-year absence, San Diego Comic-Con is back and stronger than ever, reminding everyone why it is still the apex of pop culture.

Features         July 18, 2022

The Gray Man’s Russo brothers can be great — but will they ever be?

The Russo brothers are back with The Gray Man, proving they are gifted and even visionary directors, even if they seem trapped in their confining comfort zone.

Features         July 16, 2022

With Thor: Love and Thunder, Natalie Portman is finally the superhero

Natalie Portman is one of cinema's most celebrated and recognizable actresses. With Thor: Love and Thunder, she makes her grand return to the MCU.

Features         July 7, 2022

Do original movie directors have a future in Hollywood?

Auteur-driven blockbusters like Dune have been all the rage for the last few years, but they're a double-edged sword when it comes to critics and audiences.

Features         July 4, 2022

Yes, they’re bad, but the Jurassic World movies are fun too

Jurassic World Dominion brings the Jurassic World saga to a close with a suitably entertaining entry that might cement it as the best legacy trilogy.

Features         June 29, 2022

The best Baz Luhrmann movies, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

From Moulin Rouge! to Elvis, these are the best Baz Luhrmann movies according to Rotten Tomatoes.

Features         June 25, 2022

Hacks, Somebody Somewhere lead LGBTQ critics’ Dorian TV Awards nominations

The Society of LGBTQ Critics just announced the nominees for the 14th Dorian Awards, honoring the best of television in the past year.

News         June 24, 2022

‘Is he … you know?’: Literature’s best queer-coded characters

Literature is full of queer-coded characters like Jo March in Little Women, reminding us that LGBTQ+ representation has come far but still has a long way to go.

Features         June 20, 2022

With Phantoms, Young Justice proves it’s still the best animated show

With its current season, Young Justice shows it's still the best animated series currently airing.

Features         June 16, 2022

Queer icons of Hollywood’s Golden Age

Hollywood's Golden Age gave us a legacy of legendary performers like James Dean and Judy Garland, who have become beloved icons of the LGBTQ+ community.

Features         June 16, 2022

Young Justice: What comes next for season 5

Young Justice: Phantoms ended its fourth season with a wedding and a tease for two potential storylines that may become the basis for a potential fifth season.

Features         June 13, 2022

5 great LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows on Paramount+

Celebrate Pride Month with these incredible movies and TV shows that feature compelling and unforgettable LGBTQ+ storylines, streaming on Paramount+.

Features         June 8, 2022

5 great LGBTQ movies & TV shows for teens

Celebrate Pride Month with these wonderful shows and movies that perfectly capture the LGBTQ teenage experience.

Features         June 6, 2022

Beyond Marvel and Jurassic World: Chris Pratt’s 5 best roles

Chris Pratt has had an interesting Hollywood career, going from supporting comic relief to leading man in Jurassic World and the MCU in a matter of years.

Features         June 6, 2022

Life after a hit show: 10 TV actors who made it big after making it big

Many television actors like Bryan Cranston starred in hit shows and still managed to match and surpass their previous success with their follow-up projects.

Features         June 2, 2022

The problem with Disney and its queer-coded villains

The Mouse House has used several queer-coded villains like The Lion King's Scar throughout its animated history, for both better and worse.

Features         June 1, 2022

The sorcerer and its evolution in movies

The sorcerer has gone from wise supporting character to reckless leading man, with some of Hollywood's biggest franchises starring these men of magic.

Features         May 28, 2022

Top Gun & the myth of Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise has a career full of iconic projects, but Top Gun holds a special place in his filmography as the movie that launched his legacy.

Features         May 27, 2022