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‘The Crooked Man’ Keeps Hellboy Niche (In a Good Way)
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‘The Crooked Man’ Keeps Hellboy Niche (In a Good Way)
By Andy Crump
10 Historical Dramas to Watch if You’re Hyped for ‘Gladiator II’
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10 Historical Dramas to Watch if You’re Hyped for ‘Gladiator II’

From ronin to vikings, here are our favorite epic movies about the past.

By Alex Borkowski
The Best Japanese Horror Movies and Comics for Newbies
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The Best Japanese Horror Movies and Comics for Newbies

There’s never been a better time to explore the unnerving, surreal, and unforgettable world of Japanese horror.

By Alex Borkowski
‘Your Monster’ Is 2024’s Most Surprising Horror Rom-Com
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‘Your Monster’ Is 2024’s Most Surprising Horror Rom-Com

‘Your Monster’ is the bubbly sibling of Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Shape of Water.’

By Andy Crump
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The 8 Best Movies You May Have Missed This Year

We're fast approaching the end of the year. And that means studios are flooding theaters (and, if they bother, streaming services) with movies that they want to convince you are must-sees. Some of them probably are. If you’re any kind of moviegoer, you’ll probably check them out. But as studios…

By Andy Crump
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The Best Film Noir for Noirvember

November is a time for turkey and growing facial hair. It’s a time for gratitude. It’s a time for sitting in the shadows with a handful of film noirs. You know those shadowy, cynical, effortlessly cool crime thrillers that proliferated throughout the 1940s and were fundamental to the movies’ development…

By Andy Crump
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2021 Holiday Gift Guides

2021 is flying by and the holiday season is right around the corner. Between the upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals and the strains placed on the supply chain, now's the perfect time to get your holiday shopping done. Need a bit of help? That's where we come in. Maybe you're…

By John A. Paradiso
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Bradley Cooper Displeases The Right People In “Nightmare Alley” Trailer

"Lots of remakes aren't good," you say? Well, lots of movies aren't good. So there. But Nightmare Alley is a good movie. And Guillermo del Toro only makes good movies. So that's two reasons for optimism about Searchlight's forthcoming remake of Edmund Goulding's ol' noir masterpiece. The other reasons - like…

By Andy Crump
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‘Modernist Pizza’ Is the Definitive Guide to the World’s Most Popular Food

If you're anything like us, you've spent countless hours arguing with your friends, family, and loved ones about your favorite foods. While we could all agree to disagree on everything from burgers and pasta, to curry rice and our favorite Americanized Chinese food options, there's no argument when it comes…

By Ben Dahl
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