Though marital arts action cinema is vast and varied, it is rare for one to elevate the genre and push it forward. There have been few recently - The Raid comes to mind, and while not technically "martial arts" I'd argue John Wick counts - that feel as if something new and special is happening.
As Aleshea Harris walked down to the front for an Is God Is Q&A after the screening, she did so to a standing ovation. The electricity and excitement in the air was palpable as the ovation continued for both legendary actresses Erika Alexander and Vivica A Fox. It's no secret: Aleshea Harris
In the wake of Obsession continuing an unheard-of box office run, another horror film entered the marketplace from a young director with a YouTube background. Backrooms, based on the web series from director Kane Parson, which was inspired by the "Backrooms" creepypasta, exploded over the weekend
Mortal Kombat II was released over the weekend to the best reviews of the IP's movie franchise (65 percent on Rotten Tomatoes), a solid audience score on the aggregator site (89 percent), and a franchise-best opening weekend at the box office. For an R-rated series that has always felt a bit niche,
A little over 50 years ago, author Michael Crichton changed the world of pop culture with his film Westworld. Originating the concept of a computer virus, the writer/director delivered a sci-fi vision that still inspires to this very day. While HBO’s latest crack at this tale came to an abrupt
Video game adaptations have had a long reputation of not receiving the best responses from critics or moviegoers. Back in 1993, Super Mario Bros. was a critical and box office failure of epic proportions, and just a year later, 1994's Street Fighter, while more financially successful, still
If you feel inclined to check out Rotten Tomatoes before heading out to see Mortal Kombat II this weekend, you might be surprised to see that critics have surprisingly responded positively compared to the usual assessment that video game movies receive from them. Currently, the film holds a 68
In just two weeks, Obsession has gone from a well-reviewed horror film expected to do decent business to a bona fide sensation that has become part of box-office history. The Curry Barker-directed film about a wish gone horribly wrong already impressed when it opened above expectations during
Despite being one of the first big cast announcements for the film, Jared Leto has been virtually absent from the entire press tour for Masters of the Universe. The actor has earned raves from critics and general moviegoers alike for his portrayal of the villainous Skeletor, with some even saying
This weekend saw the release of what some box office analysts are calling the first bomb summer, with the arrival of Masters of the Universe. The film, carrying a reported $170-200 million budget, opened to $29.4 million domestically and $54.4 million worldwide, which is not the best start for a
Though marital arts action cinema is vast and varied, it is rare for one to elevate the genre and push it forward. There have been few recently - The Raid comes to mind, and while not technically "martial arts" I'd argue John Wick counts - that feel as if something new and special is happening.
With the summer movie season starting and more options to catch at your local movie theater and at home, we thought a weekly guide might help you figure out what might catch your interest. With holdovers like Backrooms and Obsession still going strong, the marketplace expands with even more choices
Before heading off to see the new live-action Masters of the Universe, which is so far certified fresh at 75 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, it would be a disservice to not look back at the first time He-Man and Eternia made it to the big screen in live-action form. In 1987, the Mattel franchise went
In the wake of Obsession continuing an unheard-of box office run, another horror film entered the marketplace from a young director with a YouTube background. Backrooms, based on the web series from director Kane Parson, which was inspired by the "Backrooms" creepypasta, exploded over the weekend
Living in a world where Speed Racer’s 4K remaster now existsis pretty amazing, and I know I’m not the only person who thinks so. After almost two decades the world is falling in love with The Wachowski Sisters’ masterpiece all over again, as it deserves to be seen. As someone who can
Comic book movies tend to be a subject of intense secrecy. That is, unless you're DC Films co-CEO/creative mastermind James Gunn, an expert when it comes to the line of what can and cannot be shared. With Supergirl’s promotional blitz moving us closer to its late June debut, Gunn is turning out
It was just three years ago that the world was introduced to the magical world of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. That film was a runaway success at the box office and was surprisingly great, considering some of the gripes coming into it. Now, we're getting a sequel that is adapting one of the most
There's a growing trend in cinema right now, and that is the trend of movies being fun again. Just a good old-fashioned time at the theater (or home since streaming accounts for most viewership these days) filled with laughs and action and heart that remind you why you go to escape in the first
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Sometimes the best way to access the core of a film is to let it take you over completely. Locked behind metaphorical dialogue and an obtuse artistry, the key to the door is simply letting it all in and fester inside until the understanding comes to light. You can't second-screen a film like this,
