Who Killed the Antihero?
A plea to preserve an important television concept.…
A Quick Note to Anyone Who’s Already Mentally Pre-Damned “Batman v. Superman”
Allowing preconceived notions (about Affleck and Eisenberg, lbr) to impact a movie is not only a disservice to yourself, but an insult to the creativity of the film's creators.…
“50 Shades of Black” is 100 Shades of a Poor Excuse for a Movie
The original was funnier than the parody.…
Deadpool: Not Just for Nerds Anymore
Exploring Deadpool’s unique role in the war for superhero dominance. …
The Definitive Ranking of the Best Superhero Shows on Television
From 'Heroes Reborn' to 'Daredevil,' these are the superhero series worth your time.…
‘The Revenant’: Beautifully Brutal or Brutally Beautiful?
In a world of incredible harshness, one man strives for an Oscar. …
“Zoolander 2” Comes Out in One Month. Don’t Get Excited
Zoolander 2 looks promising, but history would suggest that we lower our expectations.…
The Paradox of Quentin Tarantino Films
To what extent can you commodify eccentricity?…
Farce Vader: Why Darth Vader Is an Overrated Villain
Don’t let the robot armor fool you: Darth Vader isn’t cool.…
The Superhero Genre’s Super Problem
Will an abundance of superhero films be the genre’s kryptonite?…
Star Wars: The Force is Strong with This Generation
How our generation helped sustain the world’s most beloved franchise.…
‘The Ridiculous 6’: Yeah, It’s Exactly What You Expected
The funniest thing about 'The Ridiculous 6' is that someone allowed it to be made.…
Creed: A Review of the Exceptional New Rocky Movie That’s Not About Rocky
The exceptional new Rocky movie that's not about Rocky stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed, and is one of the best in the series.…
The 2015 Jacobys: Recognizing the Films That Hollywood Won’t
Hollywood, take heed and listen!…
Shaken and Stirred: Why the Modern James Bond Will Ruin the Series
A brief field trip through James Bond history uncovers the modern Bond's greatest fault—he's too well-developed.…
The Theories of Everything: When Pop Culture Hypothesizing Goes Too Far
Warning: possible spoilers for 'The Walking Dead,' 'Star Wars' and 'Batman vs. Superman,' but only if crazy internet rumors are to be believed.…
A Die Hard Prequel? Yippie Ki-Absolutely Nay
A plea to preserve one of Hollywood’s most iconic action heroes.…
Reboot, Reuse, Recycle: The Rise of the Reboot
Das Reboots are blitzkrieging American cinema, but should you be worried?…
Generation Binge: How College Students Are Changing TV for the Worse
Your innocent habit of watching dozens of show on end is profoundly changing the television landscape.…
The Martian: There’s Water on Mars, Plus Matt Damon
The Martian A fantastic science-fiction movie proves the human spirit cannot die. By Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at Reno I don’t know when the world turned on Matt Damon.…
The Horror! The Horror! Is Surprisingly Lackluster
Is Hollywood frightened of original horror movies?…
An Open Letter to Johnny Depp’s Integrity
'Black Mass' reminds audiences that Johnny Depp can act.…
‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Moves at Stumbling Zombie-Pace
A look at AMC’s new zombie drama that takes us back to the very beginning.…
Great Video Games ≠ Great Movies
Examining Hollywood’s unwavering dedication to making a successful video game movie.…
10 Movies Every College Student Should Watch
If you're in college, watch these instead of studying.…
Fantastic Four: Marvel’s First Family Falls Flat
A talented cast can't save Marvel's first family from mediocrity.…
‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’ Is Cruise-Controlled
In 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol,' director Christopher McQuarrie dances with the one that brought him.…
