Endearing holiday movies often provide unforgettable settings and stories for the whole family to curl up around the fire and enjoy together. Although Christmas and Halloween tend to be celebrated cinematically more than most holidays, there are still plenty of warm and welcoming Thanksgiving films that moviegoers should be grateful for in 2023. While some examples likeThe Ice StormandHannah and Her Sistersare best suited for more mature audiences, others are deliberately meant for children and adults to feast on along with their delicious Thanksgiving meals....

The1990swere a great time forsci-fifans, specifically for those who preferred television shows to movies. Groundbreaking shows likeStargate SG-1, Babylon 5, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, andThe X-Filesmarked the genre’s evolution into more mature themes and superior visual effects, thanks to advancements in CGI. Serialized formats also became popular, allowing fans to enjoy lengthy story arcs. The new developments allowed sci-fi’s appeal to grow beyond its usual fanbase. With fake science now considered cool, viewers in the 2000s gravitated towards shows likeLostandEurekain huge numbers....

Stephen Kinghas never been one to bite his tongue, and thank goodness for that. From dissecting the horror genre and critiquing pop culture to roasting the adaptations of his own work, King is always as sharp as his storytelling. With over 60 novels, 200 short stories, and a career spanning five decades, he’s basically a literary institution at this point. His stories have haunted generations, and Hollywood has been right there with him byadapting his work into a catalog of movies....

Certain settings throughout the history of cinema have brilliantly facilitated many disparate elements of cinematography. Sporting venues such as baseball fields, football stadiums, and specifically boxing rings stand out as prominent settings throughout film, along with more locations like high schools, casinos, beaches, cabins in the woods — the list goes on, and that much is obvious. But one setting that deserves recognition with regard to its use throughout film is of course the battlefield of war....

An Academy Award, orOscar, is one of the most sought-after accolades for anyone involved in making a movie. Many dream of securing a nomination and possibly, if they dare to dream bigger, winning. Each year, the competition throughoutawards seasonis fierce, and even some of the most talented, experienced actors go their entire careers without receiving a single one. For others, it can take decades of grinding, the right project, and, of course, a little bit of luck....

If you don’t already feel love in the air this time of year, then maybe you can see it on the screen as you watch the cutesy love-filledValentine’s Dayepisodes from your favorite TV shows. Many writers take the holidays very seriously when implementing them into shows because it adds a natural timeline to the story and breaks up the everyday routine of the characters. Valentine’s Day is usually about couples getting together for dinner dates paired with flowers and chocolates, but some characters hilariously hate the adorable holiday and will happily say so to anyone who will listen....

Love them or loathe them, B-movies have always been an important part of film history. Though they’ve been around for as long as their bigger-budget A-movie counterparts (e.g., since the dawn of cinema), they really came into their own in the late 1960s and ‘70s. Times were a-changing, and as young people gradually became disaffected with political and social establishments, so too did they with the Hollywood establishment. Since B-movies were typically made without any major studio involvement, they could go places A-movies wouldn’t dare....

A variety of newtrue crimelimited series have arrived on streaming services this summer. Amazon, Netflix, Hulu, and HBO have all released their own projects. Hulu, especially, has dropped a lot of true crime content this summer. Perhaps that has something to do with the recent news that Disney+ will be absorbing Hulu as part of its own streaming platform. Then again, Hulu has always been particularly prolific in the true crime sphere....

The filmSomebody I Used to Knowhas proven the professionalism ofAlison Brieand husbandDave Franco. Brie starred opposite Jay Ellis, while Dave Franco directed the movie. The film was based on the story written by Brie and Franco during the pandemic. The actress revealed that, more than anything, their priority would be successfully wrapping the film. The film sees some intimate moments between Alison Brie and Jay Ellis' character. While some people might find it weird to see their partner intimate with someone else, the actress revealed that these things don’t bother them anymore....

It’s that time of year when the echoing alarm ofOscarnominations triggers industry trades and online publications to issue theirlist of snubs and surprises. In arguably the best year of film since the start of the COVID pandemic, 2023 has enough amazing cinema to populate three Oscar campaigns, so the idea of any film being snubbed from this year’s nominations is inevitable. Certainly, a list of five nominees isn’t enough to include some of the year’s best titles....

Bad Boys 3is just a little over a year away. But it doesn’t sound like anyprogresshas been made on the long-anticipated sequel since Sony moved it out of the June 25, 2025 release window, bumping it into summer of next year. By all accounts, the movie should be heading into production soon. But perhaps there is another delay in the cards? ProducerJerry Bruckheimergave a quick update on the movie this weekend while being honored at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television....

The dayMetropolisfell will be depicted from a whole new angle in the opening prologue for the highly anticipatedsuperheroadventureBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The movie will bring a new perspective to all the damage done byKal-Elin his climactic battle against Zod as seen inMan of Steel. New details revealed in the next issue ofTotal Filmconfirm that we will witness everything from the POV ofBruce Wayne(Ben Affleck). The magazine also brings us a text free version of their exclusive Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice cover along with three newbehind-the-scenes photos....

Known best for his portrayal ofArt the Clown,David Howard Thorntonhas become a horror icon since the release ofTerrifierin 2016. Yet, he has showcased his talent in a variety of productions ranging from voicing animated characters to depicting sinister villains. These roles showcase David Howard Thornton’s impressive range and perfectly exemplify his artistic versatility. In addition to his well-known film performances, Thornton has workedon several video games as a voice actor.Two Worlds II: Pirates of the Flying Fortress,Ride to Hell: Retribution, andInvizimals: The Lost Kingdomare just some games for which he’s provided a powerful performance....