Latest
Hollywood Has Been Using The Same Song For Twenty Years
Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" has been in a movie or show every year since 2001. Why?
Are The Best Finales The Ones No One Watches?
Halt & Catch Fire, Turn, and 12 Monkeys all delivered perfect conclusions...for the few fans who actually tuned in.
Anne Hathaway Should Get More Credit For Her Version Of Catwoman
The actress's performance was worthy of the iconic role, and she deserves more recognition for it.
Stranger Things Fans Should Check Out This Movie That Did It Better
Super 8 follows the same formula as Stranger Things, but it executes better for a few key reasons.
This Netflix Show Pushed Dystopian Sci-fi To Its Limit
The television adaptation of the novel Altered Carbon had a lot of good ideas, but it failed to follow through on them.
Meta-Stakes: Buffy's Take On The Time Loop
"Life Serial" is one of Buffy's most meta episodes, a commentary on the series as a whole.
Game Of Thrones: 5 Changes That Hurt The Show
The fantasy series' treatment of female characters turned out to be its downfall.
Stranger Things: One As A Millennial Hero
The villains of Stranger Things' fourth season are competing to save the world.
The Shining May Be A Great Movie, But It's A Terrible Adaptation
Stephen King's objections to Stanley Kubrick's interpretation are entirely justified. The film's story lacks the nuance that made the book great.
5 Harry Potter Casting Decisions That True Fans Will Never Forgive
The Harry Potter movies are terrible adaptations--due, in large part, to the poor casting choices.
Stranger Things 4 Is Not Jamie Campbell Bower's First Time Playing A Creepy Savior
Bower's performance as One in Stranger Things might feel familiar to fans of Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd.
Stranger Things Uses Too Many Flashbacks
After four seasons, a once-useful narrative device has become a narrative crutch. Why are flashbacks in Stranger Things no longer effective?
Faithful Adaptations Are Failures In The Making
With the many adaptations now and soon-to-be streaming, fans are the ones who need to learn to adapt.
In Sci-Fi Film, What’s The Best Balance Of CGI and Practical Effects?
Filmmakers have a wide range of digital and analog tools to add special effects, but fans may disagree on the best applications of those tools.
The Rise (And Fall) Of The CW
How the network built an impressive catalog (without impressive ratings)...and why now might be the perfect time to tear it all down.
Stranger Things v.4's Standout Episode Provides A Pathway For Healing
Though Stranger Things has neglected this aspect before, "Dear Billy" offers the kind of brilliant resolution that made the show popular.
R-Rated Superheroes And PG Horror: The Wrong Conversation
Ratings are obsolete: audiences no longer rely on them, and they should be abolished.
Doctor Who: River Song Couldn't Recover From Early Mistakes
Though the Doctor's wife had potential, Doctor Who's writing boxed itself in, dooming River's storyline from the start.
One Show Discovered The Multiverse Years Ago (And Did It Better)
The multiverse construct may be new to Marvel, but it has been an integral part of The Flash since Season 2.
Lord Of The Rings: The Essential Role Of Music In Middle Earth
Songs and poems are extremely prevalent in Tolkien's books. In fact, they are key to Middle Earth's authenticity.