SteelBooks used to be a collector’s treat—something you’d spot on a shelf, nestled between your Criterion editions and that one out-of-print Arrow Video set you’ll never open but will defend to the death. But now? They’ve become a lightning rod for controversy in the physical media world, with the upcoming 4K release of Tombstone setting … Continue reading The Death of Physical Media Wasn’t Streaming—It’s Premium Pricing
Bella Ramsey Nailed Ellie—Too Bad the Internet’s Too Horny to Notice
The Last of Us Season 2 is about to drop, and instead of hyping up the apocalypse, people are back on their bullshit complaining that Bella Ramsey doesn't look like Ellie from the video game. And honestly, I don't know what kind of mushrooms these people are eating, but they’ve clearly gone cordyceps-for-brains.Bella Ramsey crushed … Continue reading Bella Ramsey Nailed Ellie—Too Bad the Internet’s Too Horny to Notice
How Christopher Landon Became a Scapegoat for a Studio’s Decision
Christopher Landon should have had a win. Directing Scream 7 wasn’t just a job, it was a continuation of a long love affair with horror. He’s the guy behind Happy Death Day and Freaky, two inventive and wildly entertaining genre films that earned him serious love from horror fans. He’s not some studio hack brought … Continue reading How Christopher Landon Became a Scapegoat for a Studio’s Decision
Hollywood Needs China but China Doesn’t Need Hollywood
There was a time not too long ago when a major Hollywood studio wouldn’t dare greenlight a $200 million blockbuster without factoring in China. It was automatic. China was the second box office home for just about every tentpole release. Entire franchise arcs were practically built with Chinese audiences in mind, and for a while, … Continue reading Hollywood Needs China but China Doesn’t Need Hollywood
The Chicken Jockey Trend Is Just the Latest Excuse to Treat Staff Like Trash
The Minecraft movie is making bank. That part’s not surprising. It’s the kind of IP that practically guarantees success—globally beloved, endlessly memeable, and generational in its appeal. But instead of people talking about the movie itself, the conversation online has been hijacked by TikTok chaos: the Chicken Jockey trend. If you’re not familiar with Minecraft … Continue reading The Chicken Jockey Trend Is Just the Latest Excuse to Treat Staff Like Trash
The NO FAKES Act Is Coming. Fair Use Might Be the First Casualty
There’s no question that the NO FAKES Act is trying to address a real problem. AI has advanced to the point where voices and faces can be cloned with uncanny accuracy, and the consequences aren’t theoretical anymore. We’ve already seen deepfakes cause reputational harm, manipulate the public, and create entirely fabricated content that looks and … Continue reading The NO FAKES Act Is Coming. Fair Use Might Be the First Casualty
Forget Chicken Jockeys—M3GAN Is About to Change Moviegoing Forever
Imagine sitting in a packed movie theater. The lights go down, the screen lights up, and around you, kids pull out their phones. But instead of the usual groans and glares, something surprising happens. No one’s scrolling TikTok or sneaking selfies. Instead, they’re engaging with the movie. They’re messaging a killer doll, learning trivia about … Continue reading Forget Chicken Jockeys—M3GAN Is About to Change Moviegoing Forever
James Cameron Says AI Can Save Hollywood…And He Might Be Right
James Cameron wants to cut the cost of blockbuster filmmaking in half. Not by shrinking sets, not by cutting corners, and definitely not by giving up the kind of sweeping, high-concept visual storytelling he’s built his career on. What he’s talking about is using generative AI to speed up production, especially in the world of … Continue reading James Cameron Says AI Can Save Hollywood…And He Might Be Right
Is James Gunn quietly killing off Robert Pattinson’s Batman?
Robert Pattinson may be heading to Arrakis, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Gotham is off the table—at least not yet. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pattinson is being eyed for the role of Scytale in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Messiah, with some insiders claiming a deal is close or already done. Initial concern spread quickly among … Continue reading Is James Gunn quietly killing off Robert Pattinson’s Batman?
Movie Critics Live in a Bubble and Minecraft Just Popped It
The Minecraft movie opened to over 300 million dollars worldwide its first weekend, despite a Rotten Tomatoes score sitting at 48 percent. That’s not just success. That’s dominance. A low-effort cash grab doesn’t rake in a third of a billion dollars in three days. People showed up. Families showed up. Fans showed up. They didn’t … Continue reading Movie Critics Live in a Bubble and Minecraft Just Popped It
Hollywood After Dark 