‘After Blue’ is the Hair-Raising Sci-Fi Acid Western of your Dreams

Listen. This one isn't going to be for everyone. But if you're a freak who loves goop and Gucci rifles, you'd do well to visit 'After Blue.'

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‘The Rings of Power’ Challenges But Does Not Betray Its Source

You may know the plot, but you don't know these characters.

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What’s New to Stream on Amazon Prime for September 2022

Looking for what's new to Amazon Prime for September 2022? We have you covered with a look at everything hitting the streamer this month.

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Paul Schrader Updates a Genre Classic with Our Pick of the Week

Plus 8 more new releases to watch at home this week on UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

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Why the First Act of ‘Ringu’ Should Be Taught in Film Schools

The "S" in "VHS" stands for slow-burn.

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The Real Story Behind ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’

A real disc jokey inspired Robin Williams' classic character.

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The Carnal Catharsis of Body Horror

We all have bodies and they all do gross stuff. Here's why that makes the body horror genre so cathartic to watch.

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Kirk Douglas Charges Towards an Ant Hill in Our Pick of the Week

Plus 5 more new releases to watch at home this week on UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

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What ‘Bergman Island’ Can Teach Us About Engaging With Legacy

How do creative folks avoid being buried by the legacy of our forefathers?

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The Real Story Behind ‘Gangs of New York’

A look at some of the real people and events behind Martin Scorsese's 2002 epic.

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The Movie that Almost Ruined Hollywood’s Most Romanticized Marriage

Paul Newman directed his wife Joanne Woodward in her most difficult role for 'The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,' but why has it been overlooked in their careers?

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Hiram Garcia on Comic-Con, ‘Black Adam’ and ‘League of Super-Pets’

We chat with producer Hiram Garcia about returning to Comic-Con and finally unleashing 'Black Adam' on that particular crowd.

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The Real Story Behind ‘The Wager’

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio reunite for this tale of mutiny on the high seas.

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How ‘Under the Skin’ Alienates The World

Probably a good time to hit play on "I Don't Feel At Home in this World Anymore."

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‘After Dark: Neo Noir Cinema’ Collects Memorable Noirs from the 90s

Including the worldwide Blu-ray debut of 'One False Move!'

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‘Day Shift’ Delivers a Blast of Bloody Vampire Fun

The best thing about Los Angeles? All the damn vampires.

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Marvel Comics Finally Unleashes its ‘Predator’

The Predator has nearly as long a history in comics as it does in film. So, yes, a new issue in a Marvel Comics series is a big deal.

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‘A League of Their Own’ Isn’t A Home Run, But Is Still A Winner

Broad City star Abbi Jacobson puts a queer, romantic spin on a 90s favorite with Prime Video's A League of Their Own.

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The Ending of ‘Carter’ Explained

Korean action thriller Carter wraps up nicely at the end – until the final shot, that is.

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‘Fall’ Finds Few Lows and Plenty of Highs as an Anxiety-Inducing Thriller

There are no sharks here, but it still should have been called '610 Meters Up.'

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How ‘The Bear’ Compounds Conflict Without Feeling Confusing

You know what they say: if you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen.

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The Color Theory of Jordan Peele

The world of Jordan Peele might be a nightmare but at least it looks stunning.

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Young Hollywood Returns from the Dead in Our Pick of the Week

Plus six more new releases to watch at home this week on UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

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‘The Sandman’ is a Comic Book Dream Finally Fulfilled

Netflix’s take on Neil Gaiman’s epic fantasy about fallen lord Dream of the Endless has finally arrived, with an entertaining adaptation that doesn’t sacrifice the vision of the original.

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‘Prey’ Rekindles the Magic of the ‘Predator’ Franchise

Fifth time's the charm! (Or seventh, if you're nasty.)

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Colonizing Chronology: The Theme of Time in ‘The Battle of Algiers’

Time marches on, as they say.

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The Real Story Behind ‘Five Days at Memorial’

The new miniseries from Apple details the impossible decisions faced by doctors during Hurricane Katrina.

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‘Bodes Bodies Bodies’ is a Fun But Disappointing Slasher

The best part of the film is the chemistry of its all-star cast.

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The Powerful Performance(s) of Lupita Nyong’o in ‘Us’

Marrying tenets of avant-garde theater and natural acting methods, Nyong’o delivered a masterclass in playing opposite sides of the same coin in Jordan Peele’s doppelgänger horror film.

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What’s New to Stream on Netflix for August 2022

Lots to look forward to this month including new Korean action, new vampire action, and a new season of 'Never Have I Ever!'

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