Action is easily one of cinema’s most entertaining genres. Adventure so often goes hand-in-hand with it. Action films have gone through a lot of changes over the years, but action has always captivated its audience’s hearts and minds around the world. Whether it’s through jaw-dropping fight choreography or massively epic explosions, action keeps people watching….
Audiences no longer think that horror movies are just reserved for Halloween. Instead, spine-chilling stories and creepy creatures can be enjoyed on the big screen at any time of year. Prime Video has a wide and constantly-changing selection of terrifying horror movies. From absolutely terrifying classics to psychological horrors, Prime’s selection of horror movies runs…
Finding the perfect child actor for a feature-length film in Hollywood isn’t always easy. Younger performers sometimes struggle to convey the complex breadth of emotions that many adults can realistically exhibit. That being said, some child actors stand above the rest. They have successfully captured audiences’ hearts with breathtaking and surprisingly mature performances. Unfortunately, some…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has no shortage of supplementary content for die-hard fans to enjoy in addition to its large-scale movies and variety of Disney+ limited series. However, audiences often forget about the franchise’s series of one-shot short films that provide interesting background for several MCU films from Phase 1 and Phase 2. While Marvel…
Summary Avoid old, large houses and stick to apartments in populous areas to increase your chances of survival in a horror movie. Never drive behind full trucks as they can pose a danger even in real life, and sticking to driving safely around small cars is the way to survive. Don’t trust dolls or humanoid…
Chancellor Palpatine played the long game in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, using both the Republic and the Separatists to orchestrate the downfall of the Jedi Order. The Sith Lord’s endgame finally came to fruition in Revenge of the Sith, wherein he corrupted Anakin Skywalker, used the clone troopers to kill all the Jedi, and…
It’s important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise. CBR supports the hard work of industry professionals on properties fans know and love, and the wider world of Harry Potter that fans have adopted as their own. You can find CBR’s continuing coverage on Rowling here. Harry Potter‘s…
Following Marvel Studios’ date shuffle for the future Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, fans learned that the Second Season of What If..? will hit Disney+ in December 2023. This, combined with the many rumors and leaks about possible storylines, excited the fans. When it comes to What If…?, there’s an infinite amount of possibilities, and the…
By now, the Terminator movie franchise is best known for its many sci-fi staples and clichés, from time machines to evil artificial intelligence, and there’s plenty of blockbuster-style action to be had, too. But when the franchise launched with 1984’s The Terminator, this saga had a different tone. It was more like sci-fi horror, and…
Disney is probably the biggest box office draw for general audiences. Between the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, Disney has been dominating the box office for almost a decade now. However, they’ve had very mixed responses to their “live-action reimaginings,” where they recreate classics like Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin with famous actors and…
Megamind didn’t get much attention upon its release in 2010. However, it’s since been reevaluated by fans as a standout animated comedy of the 2000s. In 2022, it was announced that a TV show, Megamind’s Guide to Defending Your City, would air on Peacock. However, what really solidifies Megamind as a great superhero movie is…
Animation has long been an underdog when it comes to critically-acclaimed films. Still, this filmmaking style often has a unique ability to explore deep emotion and adult themes while keeping the surface material digestible for children. As the capabilities of animation have improved over the years, audiences are increasingly realizing the value of animation as…
It’s important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise. CBR supports the hard work of industry professionals on properties fans know and love and the wider world of Harry Potter that fans have adopted as their own. You can find CBR’s continuing coverage on J.K. Rowling here. The…
The following contains spoilers for A Haunting in Venice, which is now playing in theaters. A Haunting in Venice is the latest entry in Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie cinematic universe. The film takes inspiration from the Agatha Christie novel Hallowe’en Party. Just like the film adaptations of Murder on the Orient Express and Death on…
Emotional, butterfly-inducing, and sexy — Romance books have always provided great fodder to the film industry for movie adaptations. With a surge in popularity of the romance genre thanks to BookTok and Bookstagram, more and more love stories have become viral. The popularity of novels by authors like Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood has led…
Superhero and comic book movies are all the rage days. Even if there’s an ongoing debate over whether superhero fatigue is hitting moviegoers, the studios won’t stop making them. People just can’t help but come back for more adventure. The best superhero movies are ones that let viewers live out their wildest fantasies about being…
After the release of Murder on the Orient Express, Kenneth Branagh expanded on his Agatha Christie cinematic universe with two more films. The latest film in this universe is A Haunting in Venice, which adapts Agatha Christie’s Hallowe’en Party. Kenneth Branagh brings to life the iconic Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in all three movies. Poirot…
While Harry Potter was full of love, magic and light, the story of The Boy Who Lived was always steeped in tragedy. A fight against evil meant that those who stood for good always faced pain, grief and loss, and Lord Voldemort made sure to make people suffer for defying him. Even beyond that, characters…
In nearly every feature film, there is at least one character who viewers aspire to imitate. These morally upstanding individuals almost always embody admirable values. On the other hand, spoiled characters in comedic or family films aren’t a new phenomenon. These individuals create humor or an obstacle for the protagonist. Other times, these entitled characters…
Horror fans have been disappointed more times than not over recent years, having to go through countless subpar films before finding one that is truly entertaining, scary and fresh. While there are still many classic horror movies to offer fans ample fright, there are also some interesting watches that are great despite defying horror standards….
Director James Cameron put himself on the map with his hit 1984 title The Terminator, a classic sci-fi movie about time-traveling robots and an intense struggle over humanity’s future. In 1991, Cameron released Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and fans praised it as the best Terminator movie yet. Several more movies were added to the series…
Ever since the birth of Hollywood, audiences have enjoyed thousands of movies without being burdened with information about what the cast and crew had to go through. Before the internet age, the behind-the-scenes drama mostly remained a secret, and so the final product was all that mattered. However, there was always chaos, and on several…
Hollywood has many prolific actors, but few can rival Matt Damon, who has starred in 83 movies since his debut in 1988. And in 2023, he is adding even more incredible projects to his resume. After portraying the sports marketing executive in the biopic Air, the actor is also set to appear in Oppenheimer as…
Regardless of where one stands politically, the best political comedies offer a humorous and often times scathing critique of politicians. Frequently controversial, political comedies usually offend one faction of the political spectrum, and in some cases, cause an uproar across the entire political landscape. Many film industries around the world rely on governmental funding for…
When searching for inspirational pieces of wisdom during unmotivated or unexciting periods, the Saw franchise hardly seems like a font of inspiration for that much-needed encouragement. A horror movie series that provides its gore-adoring fans with torturous traps and violent visuals aided by lots of blood does not seem all that inspiring, and to think…
This article contains major spoilers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is finally in theaters, exploring the multiverse even further than ever before. While its 2018 predecessor introduced the concept of different universes, the sequel goes to new lengths to establish the ever-expanding Spider-Verse by actually having its main character, Miles Morales,…
From Metropolis to Avengers: Age of Ultron, robots are such a staple of movie-going that it’s easy to forget they haven’t always been around. The idea of automated machines doing work for us has existed for as long as civilization, but it wasn’t until 1920 that Czech playwright Karel Čapek coined the word “robot” to…
We live in an era with no shortage of movies to watch. Whether watching solo, with friends, or with a partner, there’s something worth watching for every occasion, and plenty of streaming services offer immediate satisfaction. For those who like to view things with the entire family, there’s an abundance of movies that have come…
Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a movie for all generations, becoming an instant classic upon its release in 1989. With the new live-action remake finally arriving for streaming audiences Disney+, the iconic movie is now accessible to a whole new generation, reviving the original’s magic. Both the original Little Mermaid and its 2023 remake are…
As a franchise based on a book series, it’s no surprise that The Hunger Games is full of notable quotes. Some became memes, such as Effie Trinket’s “That is mahogany!” or Katniss Everdeen’s “I volunteer as tribute,” while others are more emblematic of the franchise itself, like “May the odds be ever in your favor.”…
The ’90s brought about iconic horror movies, including The Blair Witch Project and The Sixth Sense. It was a revolutionary point in the genre that changed how modern viewers watch horror. However, while this decade had some exceptionally frightening films, it also had some of the best campy horror movies. Odd creature features such as…
Streaming platforms like Netflix, Max, Prime Video, and more, have changed the way viewers consume entertainment. They provide an extensive catalog of movies to choose from and watch at home. These streaming services offer original films like , and even newly released blockbusters like The Super Mario Bros Movie. However, the amount of content available…
Teen cinema and television have long been disregarded as frivolous and unserious, and all teen tropes have been questioned over and over. However, it is amply clear that stories of young people, their school lives, their romances, and everything in between are essential — both for teens as well as older generations looking to relive…
Crime might not pay, but it makes for brilliant filmmaking. Organized criminals, in particular, have always been one of Hollywood’s favorite subjects: tragic antiheroes undone by their own worst instincts. What started as Prohibition-era social commentary has become one of the foremost genres in filmmaking, with the classics to prove it. Gangster movies remain compelling…
Horror is one of the most iconic genres because there’s a film for every type of fan. It can blend other genres like comedy and drama, leaving room for a compelling scare. Fans can find something for almost everyone to get satisfying thrills among horror’s different subgenres. With more than a century of good horror…
Streaming services like Netflix have made accessing films drastically easier in the 21st century, but fans must scroll through hundreds of films to find the perfect watch. The service is constantly removing and picking up great movies, so it can be hard to keep track of what’s available with a Netflix subscription. With iconic movies…
Whenever fans discuss torture-based horror movies, the Saw films are often the first to come to mind. Saw, which follows the Jigsaw killer who places his victims in complex, lethal traps, forces them into intense moral quandaries. While most horror films have gory kills, the Saw movies are known for their gruesome deaths that seem…
Heroes generally serve as the main pillar of their movies. They inspire hope and bravery, while their antagonists usually produce fear and malice. But even though movie villains may not be morally sound, they can sometimes be even more interesting than the protagonist. Some villains, like Yubaba in Spirited Away, are shrouded in mystery, prompting…
Comedies have a simple barometer for quality: the audience either laughs or it doesn’t. Conversely, the best comedies are those that audiences still find funny even after decades. That defines the true masters, going back to Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, as well as more recent figures. It also gives comedy an enduring appeal that…
Horror is an incredibly versatile storytelling genre that’s often given greater leeway and trust than other styles of cinema. There’s something special and visceral about a feature film that can truly terrify its audience and get them to properly suspend their disbelief, and these fantastical fears can be conjured in many ways. Animation is a…
The Star Wars movies are a memorable blend of science fiction, action movie tropes, Westerns, and even Biblical elements, blended into a single fantastic whole. That means the Star Wars movie saga draws upon a wide variety of sources, clichés included. Some clichés and tropes may feel well-worn, but the Star Wars movies still make…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe may have plenty of cheesy lines and throwaway one-liners, but these movies also have some highly meaningful dialogue that’s worth paying attention to. The best MCU characters often say profound things about life, death, love, sacrifice and the necessity of violence. Avengers: Infintity War is like that too. That movie may…
In a movie where two best friends start a fight club in order to get with their high school crushes, there is bound to be a plethora of interesting characters. The comedy film Bottoms introduces audiences to PJ and Josie with the backdrop of a farcical high school crowd. This crowd includes the famous jock,…
Harry Potter has enduring appeal, thanks to the vibrant and varied characters in the story. The sprawling Wizarding World had heroes like Harry Potter, Remus Lupin and Albus Dumbledore, but it had equally menacing villains like Lord Voldemort and Gellert Grindelwald. The beauty of these negative characters was that not all of them were one-dimensionally…
Fans love watching beloved stories from their favorite books come to life on the big screen. With the right creative visualizations, a classic story from a novel can be further enhanced in a film medium. The Harry Potter and The Hunger Games franchises are stellar examples of how live-action movies can properly represent their source…
Even the best movies aren’t immune to controversy. Scenes that don’t sit well with viewers can eclipse the rest of a great film, and in some truly unique cases, the controversial scenes in question are so offensive or morally questionable that they ruin the movie for many fans. Regardless of how great films like The…
With the announcement that Hugh Jackman will reprise his role as Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s clear that everything is about to change. Wolverine is unarguably one of the strongest mutants in the Marvel Universe, and very few other characters in the comic books can deal with him. In fact, not even some…
Saw X will be the tenth movie in the popular horror movie series that has grossed out audiences for almost two decades, all thanks to the terrifying traps that have made the saga of Saw the gory franchise that it is. While the stories in each movie have been compelling, and the twists have taken…
From Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey to Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Hollywood has churned out the biggest supply of sci-fi masterpieces over the past few decades. However, the British film industry’s contributions to the genre cannot be overlooked. Even though most of the talent from the UK gets exported to…
High school is a confusing but wondrous time. Raging hormones, developing social skills, and new romances are all a part of the high school experience, and teen movies are a great way to relive the wonder years. Over the years, cinema has captured the magic of first love, heartbreak, and first times in movies like…
