Ana de Armas: from badass Bond girl to Blonde’s tragic Marilyn Monroe
Ana de Armas will be the talk of every town once Netflix's Blonde premieres this week, making this a perfect time to look back on her versatile career.
5 Marilyn Monroe movies you should watch before seeing the Netflix movie Blonde
Before Blonde's premiere this week on Netflix, check out these five films that show why Marilyn Monroe is among Hollywood's greatest and most enduring icons.
Mia Goth, Pearl, and the modern scream queen
As embodied by Mia Goth in X and now Pearl, the modern scream queen is more empowered than ever, flipping the script on the old damsel-in-distress horror trope.
Barbarian and the rise of the Airbnb horror movie
With films like The Rental, Speak No Evil, and now Barbarian, a new subgenre has emerged recently that's captivated audiences: the Airbnb horror movie.
House of the Dragon and the power of female rage
Female characters are front and center in the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, allowing them enough agency to be dynamic and angry as hell.
Every Marvel villain ranked from worst to best
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has included some of the most famous villains from the comic books, and while some are forgettable, others are genuine standouts.
10 years later, is The Dark Knight Rises a bad film or simply misunderstood?
Christopher Nolan wrapped up his Dark Knight trilogy with a third entry, The Dark Knight Rises, that seems rushed, surprisingly clumsy, and pretty unnecessary.
Spider-Man: every movie villain, ranked
A hero is only as good as his villains. Luckily for Spider-Man, he's faced some great ones throughout his cinematic journey ... and some not-so-great ones, too.
Can House of the Dragon save the Game of Thrones franchise?
Game of Thrones dropped the ball with its final season, but George R. R. Martin's world has the perfect opportunity for redemption in House of the Dragon.
Danny Boyle’s Sunshine is the best sci-fi movie you’ve never heard of
Danny Boyle's Sunshine just celebrated its 15th anniversary, so it's time to revisit it and wonder why on earth no one talks about or even remembers it.
The best Spider-Man characters in the Sam Raimi trilogy
Sam Raimi redefined the superhero genre with his Spider-Man trilogy, thanks in large part to this group of unforgettable characters.
Don’t blame David Zaslav: Batgirl has always been treated like crap
The recent cancellation of the Batgirl movie isn't the first controversy the character has endured; over her 55-year-old history, she has weathered many storms.
With Stranger Things and Squid Game, Netflix proves it’s better at making great TV shows than movies
Netflix's original movies keep disappointing, but the streamer is still far ahead of its competition when it comes to shows and limited series like Squid Game.
Please, don’t let adult cinema die
Movies for grownups are struggling to stay afloat amid a sea of blockbusters, so it's more important than ever to support them and ensure their survival.
Is Netflix the right home for The Sandman?
Neil Gaiman's The Sandman is receiving a lush adaptation at Netflix, but is the streaming juggernaut the right home for such subversive and abstract material?
Bill Clinton, CNN, and Mad Max: the strange legacy of Jodie Foster’s Contact
It's been 25 years since Contact premiered, and the behind-the-scenes story of its development and subsequent lawsuits might be more intriguing than the film.
Scary Jokers and fabulous dog killers: the best cosplays of San Diego Comic-Con 2022
San Diego Comic-Con is back, and the 2022 edition included many fans who went out of their to make their cosplays as memorable as possible.
Hobbits, dragons, and Wakanda Forever: the best moments of San Diego Comic-Con 2022
2022 San Diego Comic-Con cemented its place as the apex of pop culture by delivering a slew of announcements and first-looks from nearly every major studio.
From mighty to meh: the MCU is dying and needs to change fast
Three years ago, the MCU seemed too big to fail, but inconsistent projects and an increasingly critical fan base are putting its surefire formula into question.
Hellboys and alien symbiotes: San Diego Comic-Con’s best cosplays ever
San Diego Comic-Con is all about the cosplays, and the convention has given us some of the most creative and impressive examples throughout the years.
Is San Diego Comic-Con still the pinnacle of pop culture?
After a two-year absence, San Diego Comic-Con is back and stronger than ever, reminding everyone why it is still the apex of pop culture.
The Gray Man’s Russo brothers can be great — but will they ever be?
The Russo brothers are back with The Gray Man, proving they are gifted and even visionary directors, even if they seem trapped in their confining comfort zone.
With Thor: Love and Thunder, Natalie Portman is finally the superhero
Natalie Portman is one of cinema's most celebrated and recognizable actresses. With Thor: Love and Thunder, she makes her grand return to the MCU.
Do original movie directors have a future in Hollywood?
Auteur-driven blockbusters like Dune have been all the rage for the last few years, but they're a double-edged sword when it comes to critics and audiences.
Yes, they’re bad, but the Jurassic World movies are fun too
Jurassic World Dominion brings the Jurassic World saga to a close with a suitably entertaining entry that might cement it as the best legacy trilogy.
The best Baz Luhrmann movies, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
From Moulin Rouge! to Elvis, these are the best Baz Luhrmann movies according to Rotten Tomatoes.
Hacks, Somebody Somewhere lead LGBTQ critics’ Dorian TV Awards nominations
The Society of LGBTQ Critics just announced the nominees for the 14th Dorian Awards, honoring the best of television in the past year.
‘Is he … you know?’: Literature’s best queer-coded characters
Literature is full of queer-coded characters like Jo March in Little Women, reminding us that LGBTQ+ representation has come far but still has a long way to go.
With Phantoms, Young Justice proves it’s still the best animated show
With its current season, Young Justice shows it's still the best animated series currently airing.
Queer icons of Hollywood’s Golden Age
Hollywood's Golden Age gave us a legacy of legendary performers like James Dean and Judy Garland, who have become beloved icons of the LGBTQ+ community.
Young Justice: What comes next for season 5
Young Justice: Phantoms ended its fourth season with a wedding and a tease for two potential storylines that may become the basis for a potential fifth season.
5 great LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows on Paramount+
Celebrate Pride Month with these incredible movies and TV shows that feature compelling and unforgettable LGBTQ+ storylines, streaming on Paramount+.
5 great LGBTQ movies & TV shows for teens
Celebrate Pride Month with these wonderful shows and movies that perfectly capture the LGBTQ teenage experience.
Beyond Marvel and Jurassic World: Chris Pratt’s 5 best roles
Chris Pratt has had an interesting Hollywood career, going from supporting comic relief to leading man in Jurassic World and the MCU in a matter of years.
Life after a hit show: 10 TV actors who made it big after making it big
Many television actors like Bryan Cranston starred in hit shows and still managed to match and surpass their previous success with their follow-up projects.
The problem with Disney and its queer-coded villains
The Mouse House has used several queer-coded villains like The Lion King's Scar throughout its animated history, for both better and worse.
The sorcerer and its evolution in movies
The sorcerer has gone from wise supporting character to reckless leading man, with some of Hollywood's biggest franchises starring these men of magic.
Top Gun & the myth of Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise has a career full of iconic projects, but Top Gun holds a special place in his filmography as the movie that launched his legacy.