One of the major pillars of popular culture during the 2010s wasGame of Thrones, an adaptation ofGeorge R. R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fireseries. Set in a world where seasons can last for years, the show follows several noble families on the continent of Westeros as they engage in deadly games of politics and warfare. Yet, while the noble houses kill one another for power, an army of the dead marshals in the north, and on the continent of Essos, an exiled princess hatches three dragons....

There’s something aboutChristmas traditionthat’s inherently a bit twisted. The very idea of a costumed man sneaking into your home to reward the good and punish the naughty is already pretty messed up – and that’s before you dive too deep into the truly creepy holiday mythologies from around the world. Even though Christmastime has been marketed as a Winter Wonderland filled with presents, carols, and good cheer, the truth is, there’s always been a dark side....

Fantasy has often been an underserved film genre. For everyThe Lord of the Ringsthat gets its flowers from critics and audiences alike, there are films likeLabyrinththat fall by the wayside.While that particularJim Hensonfilm is considered a cult classic now, there are still many other fantastical adventure films that remain overlooked. Some fantasy films are ignored simply because they got released at the wrong time, while others struggle to remain in the public consciousness because they aren’t readily available to watch....

While some shows skillfully entertain, others hold the capability of reflecting the audience captivated by them. Then there are the rarities that do both, capturing and depicting an entire generation, laid bare for all to see. Whether the story is built on a blend of style, bold storytelling, or rawness, the best of these series tell a story to young people, about young people, and what it means to reach adulthood today....

Being invented byIan Flemingin the 50s, and appearing in theaters as recently as 2021James Bond, the world’s definitive secret agent, has been on missions and adventures as diverse, wide ranging, and far out as the locations on his passport. Throughout his 60 years in film 007 has battled with ninjas, outran a space laser, dealt with honest to god magic, and participated in what is essentially a Star Wars ripoff, insome of his more outlandish and far-fetched missions....

The chocolates and candy hearts are lining the shelves, the colorful bouquets are filling the vases, and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.Romantic comedieswere a huge box-office boon in the 1990s-2010s; they were cheap to make with the potential for huge monetary gains. Actors and actresses made the rom-com genre their go-to, easily slipping into charismatic lead performances and dominating the box office on their way to the A-list. Some performers stuck with the genre that earned them the big bucks, while others shied away from rom-coms, to varying success....

The war genre has always been a popular one throughout cinema’s history. The first war movies were released way back during the silent era, with the films often dealing with the then-recent Great War (or World War I, as it got labeled post-World War II). Throughout the 20th century and then into the 21st, wars continued to be waged, which has inevitably (and quite tragically) necessitated the need for more war movies to continue being released, cinematically depicting the horrors of warfare....

Stanley Kubrickwasa filmmaker known forbeing something of a perfectionist, so it stands to reason that some of his films did indeed end up being perfect (or close to it). He worked steadily on projects throughout the 1950s and into the early 1960s, but slowed down his output for the final several years of his directing career, being unafraid to take multiple years crafting each and every film he made. So, even though Kubrick’s first film came out in 1952 (Fear and Desire), and he worked until he passed away in 1999, his filmography stands at just 13 feature films....

The Academy Awards do their best to pay tribute and recognize the greatest and highest profile releases in a given year, a precedent that they have only further continued throughout the 21st century following their expansion to 10 different Best Picture nominees. For the most part, many of the nominees for Best Picture prove to be some of the most acclaimed and notable releases of the year. This ranges from meteoric winners likeParasiteandNo Country for Old Mento other notable films that didn’t take home the main award, likeBarbieandGet Out....

The 2018 Saturn Awards were held last night, honoring the best in science-fiction, fantasy, and horror film and television, and Marvel Studios’Black Panthercame away the big winner. The film won five Saturn awards in total, including Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture, Best Director forRyan Coogler, and Best Production Design forHannah Beachler. The other top awards went toBlade Runner 2049(Best Sci-Fi Film),The Shape of Water(Best Fantasy Film),Get Out(Best Horror Film),The Greatest Showman(Best Action/Adventure Film), andThree Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri(Best Thriller Film, for some insane reason)....

Quick Links In a world with social media at our fingertips, it often seems as if marketing a film is easier than ever. This, of course, has its benefits for both production companies and audiences, with studios having better marketing success with their films and audiences having greater knowledge and therefore choice when it comes to their next viewing experience. Many may argue that this is largely a benefit to the film community, but that debate is for another day....

Aubrey Plazarecently broke the internet with her performance as Death inAgatha All Along, but earlier this year she also starred in a comedy that recently hit streaming. Plaza stars alongsideMaisy StellainMy Old Ass, the film that earned $5 million at the worldwide box office during a limited theatrical run that wasadded to Prime Video yesterdayand is already sitting comfortably in the #1 spot.My Old Assfollows Elliot, a 39-year-old woman who goes on a mushroom trip that introduces her to a younger version of herself....

“In an investigation, assumptions kill.” Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) finallyclosed the book on his adventures in Mainein Season 3 ofReacher. Marking the ex-military officer’s first undercover mission throughout the television series, the wandering drifter is pulled into a world of shady truck deliveries, unregulated business meetings, and contraband weapon sales — courtesy of business magnate Zachary Beck (Anthony Michael Hall). But the more Reacher gets sucked into this criminal underbelly, the more he realizes that Zachary’s just a mere puppet....