There’s a quiet kind of heartbreak in watching the movie industry drift further away from the thing that made it special. It used to be about the experience—sitting in the dark with strangers, surrendering to a story too big for a living room. But somewhere along the way, it all got flattened into “content.” Streamers … Continue reading Ryan Coogler’s Sinners Deal Could Save Theaters — If Hollywood Doesn’t Screw It Up
Netflix “Saved” Hollywood—After Burning It to the Ground
Let’s be honest—Tarantino has a point. The movie industry has changed drastically, and not always for the better. The pandemic didn’t just disrupt theaters; it flipped the entire system on its head. Streaming exploded, theaters shut down, and audiences got used to watching the latest releases from their couches. For Tarantino, the year 2019—when Once … Continue reading Netflix “Saved” Hollywood—After Burning It to the Ground
The Valnet Model: Churn Out Content, Underpay Writers, Threaten Critics
Every time you scroll past another “10 Best Movie Villains Who Were Actually Right” article, there’s a good chance it came from Screen Rant. And if it wasn’t them, it was Collider, or MovieWeb, or CBR—all owned by the same shadowy content machine known as Valnet Inc. You may not know that name, but you’ve … Continue reading The Valnet Model: Churn Out Content, Underpay Writers, Threaten Critics
The Urban Legend Reboot Might Be the First Horror Movie Made by the Algorithm
Let’s be honest—rebooting Urban Legend in 2025 is either going to be inspired… or hilariously misguided. The original 1998 film was a time capsule of late-‘90s horror: post-Scream snark, Dawson’s Creek actors in danger, and a killer who basically turned Snopes into a murder weapon. It leaned into the idea that whispered stories—campfire tales, dorm … Continue reading The Urban Legend Reboot Might Be the First Horror Movie Made by the Algorithm
The Dogma Resurrection Tour Proves This Film Still Kicks Ass
If you had told me back in June 1999, when I first read the Dogma screenplay from a .txt file on Script-o-Rama, that I'd be attending a 25th-anniversary screening introduced by Kevin Smith himself, I would've thought you were as crazy as Bartleby and Loki on a redemption mission. But there I was, in Seattle, … Continue reading The Dogma Resurrection Tour Proves This Film Still Kicks Ass
Why These Jurassic Park Steelbooks Are Making Collectors Nervous
Universal is back at it again, and this time they’re dangling something shiny: brand-new 4K steelbooks for both the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World trilogies. Each set is a slick six-disc package with new wraparound artwork, Dolby Vision, Atmos, and a $64.99 price tag that practically screams “collector bait.” They’re being marketed as “limited-edition” steelbooks, … Continue reading Why These Jurassic Park Steelbooks Are Making Collectors Nervous
Kathleen Kennedy Built the Films That Built Us—Let’s Not Rewrite History
There’s a rumor going around—again—that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm, and this time the source isn’t some dude in a voice modulator mask yelling into a webcam about secret studio coups. No, this one comes from Jeff Sneider, a real journalist with real credits, and also, yeah, a bit of a … Continue reading Kathleen Kennedy Built the Films That Built Us—Let’s Not Rewrite History
Is The Last of Us the New Walking Dead? Joel’s Death Sparks Backlash
Joel’s death was never going to be easy to watch, but did HBO really have to go there? Let’s back up. In 2020, when The Last of Us Part II leaked online ahead of its release, it lit a match that burned straight through the internet. Joel, the man who carried the emotional weight of … Continue reading Is The Last of Us the New Walking Dead? Joel’s Death Sparks Backlash
More People Watched Madame Web Than Deadpool—Yes, Really
Let’s just rip the Band-Aid off: Madame Web got more views than Deadpool & Wolverine in their first couple weeks of streaming. Not in theaters—God, no—but on streaming. According to Nielsen, Madame Web pulled 16 million views on Netflix, while Deadpool & Wolverine hit 15.8 million on Disney+. And if that sounds like an alternate … Continue reading More People Watched Madame Web Than Deadpool—Yes, Really
The Oscars Want to Be Relevant Again. Good Luck With That.
The Oscars used to matter. Not just to film nerds who can quote Cassavetes or argue about lens choices, but to everyone. There was a time when winning Best Picture meant something, when the whole world tuned in to see who’d walk away with a little gold man and a lifetime of credibility. But now? … Continue reading The Oscars Want to Be Relevant Again. Good Luck With That.
Hollywood After Dark 