Features and Columns

The ‘Hawkeye’ Trailer Reveals Marvel’s Two Opposing Adaptation Processes

By Brad Gullickson 

We dig into the ‘Hawkeye’ trailer, celebrate its many comic book references, and consider how it chooses to adapt its source material differently than the current ‘What If…?’ series.

‘Dune’ Terminology 101: An Essential Glossary for the Uninitiated

By Meg Shields 

Prepare for Denis Villeneuve’s new movie adaptation with this handy vocab lesson.

In Praise of Rhetorical Questions: The Secret to an Iconic Movie Quote

By Meg Shields 

Want to know why rhetorical questions stick in our heads? Well, do you, punk?

A Giant Turkey Lands as Our Pick of the Week

By Rob Hunter 

Plus 7 more new releases to watch at home this week on Blu-ray/DVD!

Sion Sono Leaves Japan Behind with ‘Prisoners of the Ghostland’

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with the director about his magical relationship with Nicolas Cage and why Western audiences prefer his movies.

A Brief History of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Environmental Activism

By Will DiGravio 

The actor’s concern for the planet in ‘Don’t Look Up’ is also found in his real-life activism.

The Turner Classic Movies Rebrand Signals a Bright Future for Old Movies

By Emily Kubincanek 

TCM adopts a new look that matches recent efforts to modernize how we see old movies.

30 Things We Learned from Quentin Tarantino’s ‘True Romance’ Commentary

By Rob Hunter 

“I’m a big fan of Bruce Lee.”

An In-Depth History of Ralph Bakshi’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’

By Meg Shields 

Remember when they let the guy who made ‘Fritz the Cat’ adapt ‘The Lord of the Rings’? The ’70s were wild, man.