David F. Sandberg gave us Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation, proving he’s one of the most inventive horror directors of the last decade. So why is Hollywood sticking him with yet another Amityville Horror remake? With over sixty versions already floating around, the haunted-house brand should’ve been laid to rest years ago. Instead, Sandberg’s stuck in director jail, punished for studio failures he didn’t cause, while Hollywood keeps chasing IP instead of originality.
Superman won the battle – Man of Steel won the war
Superman 2025 made smarter money moves, but Man of Steel still stands taller in the long run. Profit margins may win a battle, but home video, licensing, and timing made Snyder’s film the real financial heavyweight.
The Conjuring Shows Hollywood’s Hypocrisy in Real Time
The Conjuring universe has raked in billions by selling itself as “based on a true story.” But when a 2017 report exposed disturbing allegations about Ed and Lorraine Warren—the very couple the franchise is built on—Hollywood shrugged and kept the money machine rolling. Twelve years, eight films, and one ugly truth buried under box office receipts.
Why Fans Shouldn’t Trust Scoop Culture—or James Gunn
James Gunn says Robin isn’t showing up in The Batman Part II, but fans should know better than to take that at face value. The rumor came from scooper Jeff Sneider, whose track record is mixed, but Gunn—now a studio co-head—has every reason to mislead when it comes to protecting a film’s secrets. In the world of scoop culture, half-truths and strategic denials are part of the game, and until we see set photos or a trailer, nobody outside the production really knows what’s true.
Why Superman Needs to Fly Higher Than Just Ticket Sales
Superman (2025) isn’t just a reboot—it’s a stress test for the entire future of the DC Universe. With massive expectations, polarizing fan reactions, and sky-high financial pressure, the film needs to be more than just a box office hit. From inflated comparisons to Man of Steel to the unexpected merchandising push behind Krypto the Superdog, this post dives into why the movie’s real battle isn’t just on the screen—it’s for the survival of a franchise.
The Batman Part II Script Is Done—and That’s Bad for Superman
Superman is supposed to relaunch the DC Universe, but Matt Reeves just handed in his Batman Part II script—and suddenly all eyes are on Gotham again. With The Penguin thriving on HBO Max and Superman marketing falling flat, DC may be watching its flagship hero get overshadowed before he even gets off the ground.
James Gunn Is Half-Right About Why Movies Are Dying
James Gunn says the movie industry is dying because studios keep filming without finished scripts—but that’s only half the story. From improv-heavy classics like Iron Man to the rising cost of a single IMAX ticket, the real problem runs deeper than screenplays. It's about value, spontaneity, and a film culture that's pricing itself into irrelevance.
Forget Film School—Just Finish Something and Hit Publish
I made a $500 feature film in two days and moved to L.A. to chase the screenwriting dream—15 years later, I'm still learning that the real way in isn't through scripts, it's through stories people can hear.
Why Movie Studios don’t care about Movie Theaters anymore
In 2024, subscription streaming services pulled in over $40 billion in U.S. consumer spending. That number absolutely dwarfs the domestic box office, which landed around $7.5 billion. For anyone still treating theatrical numbers as the end-all, it’s time to adjust your perspective. The box office isn’t the final word on a movie’s success anymore—it’s the … Continue reading Why Movie Studios don’t care about Movie Theaters anymore
Ted Sarandos Says Theaters Are Dead. Sinners Just Said Otherwise.
There’s this ongoing argument right now between people like Netflix’s Ted Sarandos and the diehard defenders of movie theaters. Sarandos went up on stage at the TIME100 Summit and basically said what he’s been hinting at for years: movie theaters are an outmoded idea. Not dead exactly, but fading. People would rather just stay home, … Continue reading Ted Sarandos Says Theaters Are Dead. Sinners Just Said Otherwise.
Hollywood After Dark 