Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Explains the Murky Noir Aesthetic of ‘Nightmare Alley’

By Brad Gullickson 

Also: why his partnership with Guillermo del Toro is a match made in film noir hell.

What It Means for ‘Return of the Jedi’ to Be in the National Film Registry

By Christopher Campbell 

The Library of Congress now recognizes all three parts of the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy for their historical significance. But Lucasfilm has never offered them prints of the original theatrical versions.

Meet the Grinch Who Stole Hawkeye’s Christmas (Not Mephisto)

By Brad Gullickson 

And this big guy doesn’t need the Multiverse as an excuse for his villainy. He’s been lurking in the shadows for a while.

And, Scene: The Ultimate Guide to Editing Transitions

By Meg Shields 

There are a ton of ways to transition from one scene to the next. Here are nine of the most common.

The Real Story Behind ‘Casablanca’

By Will DiGravio 

While the plot of this iconic movie is not based on a true story, the premise is backgrounded in real events of the time.

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’ Has Atmosphere to Spare

By Rob Hunter 

Bradley Cooper steals hearts, fortunes, and the film itself.

Our Home Video Pick of the Week Opens Its Doors to ‘Disciples of Shaolin’

By Rob Hunter 

Plus 17 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Jim Carrey’s Grinch is the Perfect Christmas Movie Monster

By Jacob Trussell 

Despite feeling “buried alive” by his makeup, he plays Dr. Seuss’ classic Christmas curmudgeon with heartwarming emotion.

‘Station Eleven’ is an Expansive, Exceptional Adaptation

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The National Book Award finalist about a devastating flu outbreak has gotten the HBO limited series treatment, and the end result is better than we could’ve imagined.

The Old School Animation Technique that Makes ‘The Shining’ So Scary

By Meg Shields 

“Mickey Mousing” doesn’t sound like it should be terrifying, and yet here we are.

Once Untimely, ‘The Mortal Storm’ Proves Timeless Years Later

By Emily Kubincanek 

While critics and audiences thought it was untimely in 1940, the themes it explores have proved to be timeless as years have passed.

‘Licorice Pizza’ is a Rambling, Engaging, and Inconsistent Hang-Out in ’70s LA

By Rob Hunter 

1970s Los Angeles gets a rose-tinted hang-out film.