Why Hollywood Is Sweating Over Sinners Before It Even Opens

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners hasn’t even opened yet, and the knives are already out. Not from critics—those folks are lining up with glowing reviews and a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score to prove it—but from within the very system that greenlit the movie in the first place. The word on the street is that Sinners needs to … Continue reading Why Hollywood Is Sweating Over Sinners Before It Even Opens

The Film Capital of the World Is Becoming a Ghost Town

There was a time when the dream was to make it to Los Angeles. You know the story—land of palm trees, perpetual golden hour, and the faint scent of ambition mixed with exhaust. For filmmakers, actors, editors, hell, even background extras, LA was it. The gravitational pull of Hollywood was so strong you didn’t question … Continue reading The Film Capital of the World Is Becoming a Ghost Town

Harry Potter’s HBO Reboot Is Playing With Fire—And They Know It

Warner Bros. knows exactly what they’re doing. Don’t let the press releases fool you or the nostalgia bait distract you. This reboot isn’t just about “returning to the books” or “bringing the magic to a new generation.” It’s a billion-dollar balancing act, and the studio is treating Harry Potter like a high-stakes spectacle that depends … Continue reading Harry Potter’s HBO Reboot Is Playing With Fire—And They Know It

Everyone’s Talking About Superman, Just Not the Film Itself

There’s something funny about how people talk about Superman right now. Not funny ha-ha, more like funny weird. Because if you look at the data, especially the latest unaided awareness scores from The Quorum, you’d think Superman is already halfway to a billion dollars. It’s leading the pack of movies that are still months away. … Continue reading Everyone’s Talking About Superman, Just Not the Film Itself

The Cure for Toxic Masculinity Might Be A Goofy Movie

There’s something about A Goofy Movie that sticks with you. Maybe it’s the over-the-top ‘90s vibe, maybe it’s Powerline melting faces with “I2I,” or maybe it’s that quiet scene by the river, where Goofy and Max finally stop yelling and just talk. For a movie with talking cows, Bigfoot, and exploding possum mascots, it’s that … Continue reading The Cure for Toxic Masculinity Might Be A Goofy Movie

Dear LucasFilm, stop talking about Star Wars, and MAKE Star Wars

Tony Gilroy recently let slip in an interview that Lucasfilm is working on a Star Wars horror project. No official announcement. No trailer. Just a casual mention that, yeah, something’s apparently happening in that space. It wasn’t confirmation. It wasn’t denial. It was something Lucasfilm has become remarkably good at: vague, cryptic development chatter that … Continue reading Dear LucasFilm, stop talking about Star Wars, and MAKE Star Wars

Chicken Jockey Day Is the Death Rattle of Movie Theaters

Regal Cinemas has officially stopped pretending it’s in the business of showing movies and started acting like it’s running a meme theme park. On April 20th, they’re hosting “Chicken Jockey Day” to ride the viral chaos surrounding A Minecraft Movie, and the whole thing reeks of desperation dressed up as fan engagement. It's a one-day … Continue reading Chicken Jockey Day Is the Death Rattle of Movie Theaters