9 Netflix Films That Failed to Spawn a Franchise
These Netflix movies seemed built for sequels, so what happened?
There's Actually One Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone Movie That Didn't Work
Of their three movies together, two are beloved, and one...not so much.
'No Bears' and the Importance of Truth in Filmmaking
Jafar Panahi's latest film is another exceptional directorial effort contemplating filmmaking as an art form and its abilities.
Netflix Needs to Focus on its Current Shows Instead of Making New Ones
Netflix's tendency of canning shows after just one season needs to come to an end for a multitude of urgent reasons.
'A Man Called Otto' & 'A Man Called Ove': A Tale of Two Adaptations
'A Man Called Ove' and 'A Man Called Otto' are two films based on the same book, but are quite different in several key ways.
Why Movies Need the Theatrical Window
The theatrical window is just as important as ever in the modern world of moviegoing.
Potential Sleeper Hits of 2023, From 'The Iron Claw' to a Jennifer Lawrence Comedy
Some of these movies don't even have a Wikipedia page.. yet.
How Do We Handle Harry Potter Now?
Where do we go from here in terms of handling the Harry Potter franchise in the wake of its author's rhetoric?
More Documentaries Should Be Nominated for Best Editing Oscars
Why aren't documentaries more frequently given props for their accomplishments when it comes to editing?
How 'The Blair Witch Project' Changed Movie Marketing
The Blair Witch Project had a groundbreaking and unforgettable marketing campaign in its initial release.
The 'Five Nights at Freddy’s' Movie’s Long, Complicated Road to the Screen
The Five Nights at Freddy's movie has had a way more difficult time in development than one might imagine.
Trans Representation in Movies Made Encouraging Strides in 2022
There's still so much work to do for trans representation in cinema, but 2022 movies did offer some hopeful steps forward.
‘The Golden Compass’ Tried to be 'Harry Potter' and 'Lord of the Rings' But Failed
'The Golden Compass' movie tried to mimic the biggest fantasy movies of its day, leaving behind its source material's strengths in the process.
'Thor: The Dark World': What Really Happened Behind the Scenes
'Thor: The Dark World' had far more problems to deal with than just the issues that ended up on the silver screen.
Why Rowlf the Dog Is the Best Muppet
There are many great Muppets, but Rowlf, for many reasons, is the greatest Muppet to ever hit the screen.
The Wizarding World Is Dead...Can It Ever Come Back?
The Wizarding World, for now, is no more...but can it ever come back? Perhaps more urgently, should it ever come back?
What Would Steven Spielberg's Animated 'Harry Potter' Film We Never Got Look Like?
What would Steven Spielberg's vision for the original 'Harry Potter' film have looked like?
'Babylon' Reminds Us There's Only One Real Way to Cheat Death
Death plays a tragic and fascinating role within the lavish and captivatingly excessive canvas of 'Babylon.'
The History of Horror Movies Released at Christmastime
Scream wasn't the first, but it did start a precedent.
