“There was an idea to bring together a group of remarkable people to see if we could become something more. So when they needed us, we could fight the battles that they never could.” For the past decade, Marvel Studios has set the standard for superhero cinema, building the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with 20 … Read more

For almost a century we have hidden behind sofas, peeked over popcorn boxes and delighted in scaring ourselves silly with horror films. We leave cinemas feeling frightened, disgusted and sometimes unsettled—but we keep coming back. Why does this happen? A horror film functions much like a rollercoaster. Long stretches of tension build slowly as we … Read more

BAFTA Considers Earlier 2020 Date After Oscars Shift A spokesperson for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has told The Hollywood Reporter that the BAFTA Film Awards will likely be moved forward for the 2020 ceremony. The statement comes after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the Oscars … Read more

Academy Announces New Popular Film Category and Telecast Changes The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, which recently re-elected John Bailey as president, has announced a series of changes to the Oscars telecast and awards lineup. Most notably, the Academy will introduce a new category recognizing achievement in popular film, beginning with the 91st … Read more

Over the past century, filmmaking has been on an extraordinary journey. Early short films from the 1910s launched an industry that gradually gave birth to distinct genres: comedy, drama, documentary, romance and more. The 1970s saw a surge in horror, the 1980s favoured action, and as special effects and technology advanced, science fiction, adventure and … Read more

Ben Affleck to Direct, Matt Damon to Star in Film About McDonald’s Monopoly Scam According to industry reports, Ben Affleck is attached to direct and Matt Damon is set to star in a new feature from Fox, based on the true story of an ex-police officer who reportedly rigged the McDonald’s Monopoly promotional game. The … Read more

Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie has joined Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron in an untitled Annapurna Pictures project that dramatizes the story of a group of women who stood up against toxic male culture at Fox News. The film brings together three of Hollywood’s most prominent actresses to portray the women at the center of a … Read more

Joel Schumacher’s career as a film director is often recalled for the flashy, polarizing style he brought to Hollywood blockbusters in the 1990s, but his body of work spans many tones and genres—from intimate character dramas to tense thrillers and cult classics. Below is a revised, concise look at the top 10 Joel Schumacher movies, … Read more

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) Director: Christopher McQuarrie Screenwriter: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Angela Bassett, Vanessa Kirby, Michelle Monaghan Mission: Impossible – Fallout is the sixth entry in the long-running spy-action franchise and represents a high point for the series in terms of ambition, … Read more

Set It Up (2018) Director: Claire Scanlon Screenwriter: Katie Silberman Starring: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs In a decade that left many viewers weary of formulaic romantic comedies, Claire Scanlon’s Set It Up stands out as a refreshingly bright, well-crafted entry in the genre. Released in 2018 as part of Netflix’s slate … Read more