Features and Columns

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Breaks Box Office Records in a Huge Win for Asian Representation

By Christopher Campbell 

We break down the opening weekend attendance for Marvel’s latest superhero movie and look at where and why it’s such a success.

Watch ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend 13 movies to watch if you like the twenty-fifth entry of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Ending of ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Explained

By Brad Gullickson 

The climactic CGI battle is typical Marvel fare, but it suggests a future CGI battle that should be anything but typical.

George Lucas’ Wildest Sequel: The Admirable Audacity of ‘More American Graffiti’

By Meg Shields 

No, it’s not the ‘Star Wars’ prequels.

What’s New to Stream on Hulu for September 2021

By Rob Hunter 

New movies, old movies, and the season premieres of TV favorites are all coming to Hulu this month.

The Real Story Behind ‘Queenpins’

By Will DiGravio 

The crime comedy is based on a counterfeit coupon empire that shocked law enforcement.

Confronting the Horror and Comedy of Grief in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

When Michael Shannon first joined the project, he was very uncomfortable with his character’s reaction to death.

A Cameo in ‘What If…?’ Episode 4 Could Connect to Multiple Marvel Spin-Offs

By Brad Gullickson 

Once again, Doctor Strange proves that he might be the greatest threat facing the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

What’s New to Stream on Amazon Prime for September 2021

By Rob Hunter 

Looking for a trilogy to marathon? Prime has both ‘Die Hard’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer.’