A Brief, Bloody History of How Gunshot Squibs Work

By Meg Shields 

Small, but mighty: here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about squibs.

‘Lovely, Dark, and Deep’ Knows What Scares Us [Fantasia 2023]

By Rob Hunter 

We’re kicking off our Fantasia Film Fest coverage with a look at a creepy chiller finding dark mysteries in the woods.

Plot ≠ Story: What We Mean When We Say A Movie is “Just Vibes”

By Meg Shields 

Say it with me: plot is not the same thing as story!

12 Movies to Watch if You Like ‘Barbie’

By Meg Shields 

She’s everything. Including these twelve movies.

‘Fear the Night’ Wastes Both Its Premise and Its Lead

By Rob Hunter 

Maggie Q almost makes it worth your time. Almost.

‘Justified: City Primeval’ is Relentlessly Cool

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Raylan Givens takes on Detroit in the welcome, excellent revival season of FX’s neo-Western drama.

Why Were There So Many Iconic Movies in 1999?

By Meg Shields 

Tonight I’m gonna [watch movies] like it’s 1999

‘The Iron Prefect’ Locks Down Our Pick of the Week

By Rob Hunter 

Plus 11 more new releases to watch at home this week on UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

50 Things We Learned from the ‘Scream 6’ Commentary

By Rob Hunter 

“We’re nothing if not subtle.”

‘The Fire Within’ vs ‘Fire of Love’ and the Hunt for Adequate Images

By Meg Shields 

Two volcano movies from 2022 enter … one movie leaves (it’s the one directed by Werner Herzog).

Why You Should Care About Oppenheimer’s B&W IMAX Film Stock

By Meg Shields 

Nolan is going back to black (and white).

‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Season 5 Loses The Plot But It Still Makes Us Laugh

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Five seasons in, the FX vampire comedy isn’t the sharpest it’s ever been, but it’s still worth a watch thanks to its always-stellar cast.