Its Boring Attack On Male Heroism Is Killing ‘Lego Movie 2’
Audiences tend to like the hero’s journey, not moviemakers who bludgeon audiences over the heads with morals and forced progressivism.
Liam Neeson Loves Heroes With Guns In Movies But Not In Real Life
Liam Neeson has built a career on wielding guns in Hollywood-created action movies, but he still demonizes gun owners and manufacturers.
Box Office Surprise Hit ‘The Upside’ Isn’t The Only Film Weinstein’s Fall Set Back
After a scandal breaks, how should a movie company deal with all the films that are in production and slated for release?
Paul Scheer Needs A New Podcast Co-Host For ‘Unspooled’
This podcast should be fantastic. The premise of a charismatic comedian experiencing many of these treasured movies for the first time held promise.
‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ Is A Disappointing Feminist Feast
‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ is as disappointing for a student of history as Netflix’s ‘Anne with an E’ is to any devoted fan of Sullivan’s true classic.
25 Worst Movies Of 2018 That Hollywood Hopes We’ll Forget
There was plenty of garbage released into theaters in 2018, so recognizing those misfires is always a lark.
Black Mirror’s Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Movie ‘Bandersnatch’ Is A Technical Tour De Force
‘Bandersnatch’ is a breakthrough experiment in audience interactivity, and driving Internet obsessives to geek out over its endless potential story permutations.
High-Profile Films Show How To Bravely Discuss Race In 2018
Many of the films depicting the African-American experience this year are admirable, but the most meaningful one is, ironically, by the man who made ‘Dumb and Dumber.’
Original Storytelling Is Losing Its Cultural Power, And That’s Bad For America
On the big and small screens, new storytelling is losing its ability to saturate our culture and promote shared values.
No, No, No: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Isn’t Socialist, Okay?
In the Boston Herald, Michael Graham argues both that ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is a bad film on a technical level and that its message is bad.
Netflix’s ‘Watership Down’ Miniseries Is Worth Watching, Even For Kids
‘Watership Down’ is both a deeply, fantastically imagined mythology, and an epic adventure story full of thrills and hair-breadth escapes whose appeal to all ages will never stale.
Planned Parenthood Director Who Flipped Pro-Life After Seeing An Abortion Gets Her Own Film
Abby Johnson has faced fierce criticism since leaving the abortion industry. She expects more to come in 2019, as her story hits theaters.
What Makes ‘Die Hard’ A Christmas Movie
As far as there can be an objective way to classify what counts as a Christmas movie, ‘Die Hard’ meets those requirements.
The Story Of How Our Politicians Became Celebrities
Matt Bai’s book unpacks the story of Gary Hart’s career and the transformation of political media. It’s now the basis of the new movie, “The Front Runner.”
10 Beloved Christmas Movie Characters Who Are Actually Terrible People
‘Frosty the Snowman’ is the story of a self-absorbed nitwit who kidnaps an impressionable young girl and brings her to the deadliest terrain on earth.
What We’ve Learned From 30 Years Of ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’
Three decades after its debut, MST3k has legions of fans around the world, has spawned innumerable imitators and successors, and its legacy is showing no sign of slowing down.
‘Instant Family’ Shines A Spotlight On Everyday Foster Care Heroes
It’s rare that a Hollywood comedy brings on subject matter consultants to get details right— and then still manages to be funny.
These Hallmark Movie Tropes Will Help You Bag A Man In Time For Christmas
Here’s a list of surefire ways to bag a man in time for Christmas, as inspired by Hallmark Channel’s ‘Countdown to Christmas’ movie lineup.
Marvel Legend Stan Lee And The Future Of The Comic Industry
Washington Post writer David Betancourt joins Federalist Radio to discuss the work of Stan Lee and big changes in the superhero entertainment industry.
7 Movies To Help You Remember That Everything Isn’t Actually Awful
Turn to movies and art for a mental reset during these trying political times. Here are seven picks to remind you that unity and shared values still exist.
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