Movies

The sci-fi genre is well known for its often stunning array of visual delights in wardrobe, sets and special effects. It has, however, in its time been guilty of horrific crimes against hair. And so, compelled by some of the more shocking follicle Read More

Elves have dotted folk tales and myths throughout history in many different cultures and they have appeared in many modern fantasies as well. What attracts us to these creatures of magic and mystery? Here I give you the top five reasons why we so Read More

In the directorial debut of Joe Cornish, this British adventure movie manages to present the familiar adolescent-finds-an-alien storyline in a way that's both fresh and entertaining. Attack the Block delights in retooling expected story lines, almost Read More

It's time for back to school! There are at least ten things you’re bound to face and these movies are the best examples of how to either embrace those factors or deal with them until the next summer break. Read More

Closely matching the setup of MTV's Fear reality show, The Task pits a group of unwitting contestants against a supposedly haunted and abandoned prison complex. Read More

Conan is back on the big screen for a brand new adventure! To celebrate the return of the barbarian, this week's Fan Art Friday is a showcase of fan-created art all about Conan and his exploits. Read More

Annalee Newitz posted a story on io9 yesterday referencing a recent study from UC San Diego. The gist of the study's findings is that having fiction spoiled for you before you consume it actually makes you enjoy it more. Controversy ensues! Read More

I’ve never seen Paul Giamatti give a bad performance in a movie. It’s entirely true that I’ve seen him in some questionable movies, but he’s never been anything less than excellent when he’s been on screen. He might be one of the best and most Read More

One of my favorite kinds of fan art is the sort that throws multiple fandoms together for some unexpected and frequently awesome results. I delved into that niche back in December with a look at some crazy crossovers, and we're going back there this Read More

One of my personal "Theories of Great Cinema" has long been that while not all great movies are highly quotable, all highly quotable movies are at least pretty decent, if not downright awesome (and, of course, all of the movies on this list fall into Read More

The Pale Horse, the final mystery in the fifth series of Agatha Christie's Marple, finally has made its way to DVD with Julie McKenzie as the beloved sleuth. Read More

It's unfortunate when a sequel is bad, but it's downright tragic when it makes its much better predecessors worse. That's what Paranormal Activity 2 did for me with the original, and it already looks like the third installment will obliterate even more Read More