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Pour Out a Bourbon—Wynonna Earp Will End After Season 4 on Syfy
6.2.2021
Gather ‘round, Earpers—it’s time to say farewell.Read more
The Mistake That Changed the History of Blade Runner
4.2.2021
These days, Blade Runner is considered one of the all-time masterpieces of science fiction. The combination of Philip K. Dick’s idea, Ridley Scott’s direction, Harrison Ford’s performance, and a laundry list of technical masters behind the scenes created a film that has stood the test of time....
Black Panther: Sins of the King Writer Geoff Thorne Wants to Ask the Tough Questions
4.2.2021
Though we’re still a long ways out from Ryan Coogler’s follow up to the first Black Panther movie and the recently-announced Wakanda series heading to Disney+, there’s quite a bit going on with T’Challa in the broader landscape of Marvel stories about mortals stepping up to the plate to become...
WandaVision's First Major MCU Connection Was a Fascinating Moment of Terror
1.2.2021
One of the things people crave most about Marvel’s cinematic output? Connection. Where is this character during this moment, how does this event connect to a hundred other narratives? WandaVision, Marvel Studios’ first crack at bringing its movieverse to streaming television, is no exception,...
Animated Fantasy Cryptozoo Finds Beauty in the Truly Strange
1.2.2021
In a world where cryptids are real but misunderstood, a trio of women (one of whom happens to be a Gorgon) join forces to protect the strange beasts that lurk among us. But as we see in Dash Shaw’s gloriously colorful adult animation Cryptozoo, sometimes the best intentions aren’t always what’s...
Turns Out a Lot of People Streamed Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max
31.1.2021
Recently, we reported on the Nielsen streaming numbers for the end of December, which included a big success story for Disney’s release Soul. In that post, we noted that Nielsen didn’t include HBO Max on its streaming chart numbers. But now, it’s released those numbers anyway— at least, for Wonder...
Happy 25th Anniversary to Star Trek: Voyager's Infamous Lizard Sex Episode, 'Threshold'
30.1.2021
On January 29, 1996, the world was introduced to two bizarre, vaguely humanoid, lizard-alligator-catfish creatures on Star Trek: Voyager. Only these weren’t the newest aliens to be encountered by the Starfleet crew. Instead, they were Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and Flight Officer...
The First Shin Ultraman Movie Footage Is a Modern Blast From the Past
28.1.2021
Shin Godzilla was a Japanese movie that brought the idea of the original Godzilla—a mindless giant monster and merciless force of nature—to see how modern Japan would handle him. Shin Ultraman, a similar reimagining of the hero who spawned the entire genre of tokutatsu shows from the same team...
Star Wars: The High Republic Show Host Krystina Arielle Is the Fandom's Embattled Future
28.1.2021
During the January 4 showcase of Disney and Lucasfilm’s upcoming slate of new projects set in the era of the High Republic, Skywalker: Family at War author Kristin Baver took a moment to introduce Krystina Arielle, the new host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show. It’s a bi-monthly YouTube series...
Report: Harry Potter Spinoff Series Being Considered for HBO Max
25.1.2021
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter may be coming to streaming. The Hollywood Reporter says WarnerMedia is actively seeking out writers and ideas to bring the franchise to its HBO Max streaming service.Read more
Godzilla vs. Kong's Epic First Trailer Launches a Clash of Titans
24.1.2021
The King of all Kaiju. The King...er, Kong. Only one monarch may rule the monsterverse—and if our first look at Godzilla vs. Kong is any indicator, then it might be our simian pal who manages to eke out an early win.Read more
Pixar's Soul Was a Massive Streaming Hit Over the Holidays
23.1.2021
Well, we can’t do
box office numbers. So we’re doing this now. Read more
What Superhero Movies Need to Remember While Embracing Multiversal Madness
22.1.2021
Much as audiences might long for Hollywood to change its approach to superhero movies, studios are loathe to let go of the genre’s established hallmarks. So things like glowing MacGuffins and overstuffed’s crossovers are utilized for a variety of reasons—including the simple fact that a lot...
WandaVision's Kathryn Hahn Says Gossip and Secrets Are a Part of Agnes
21.1.2021
Whenever Kathryn Hahn’s Agnes bursts into the camera’s focus on Disney+’s WandaVision, the show’s laugh track usually kicks in as the archetypical sitcom neighbor interrupts whatever odd thing Wanda and Vision happen to be doing. But the more time WandaVision spends following Agnes around, the more...
This Is Not Fiction
20.1.2021
In different ways, some of Marvel’s superheroes like Captain America and the Punisher, and Lucasfilm’s infamous Galactic Empire, have all been in the news as of late for reasons that have little to do with the stories we’re used to seeing them in. Instead, they’ve become part of the odd and often...
Your Guide to 2021's Biggest TV, Part 1
19.1.2021
Finally, 2021 is here, and with it, so much television to look forward to. In fact, there’s so much, we’re breaking down our big new year preview of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and superhero shows into three massive parts! Ready for part one?Read more
Johnny Mnemonic's Cyber-Dolphin Is Still the Apex of Cyberpunk
18.1.2021
It’s hard to make the cyberpunk genre feel fresh nowadays. Its tried-and-true tenets of a dystopian future overrun by corporations and technology have, after all, been true for a while. Of course, cybernetic implants aren’t de rigeur in the real world so we can’t have secret chainsaws in our hands...
Ethan Hawke Is Going to Be Playing the Villain In Disney's Moon Knight Series
17.1.2021
Well, the list of
distinguished actors attached to this project has just gone up by one. Read more
HBO Has Tapped a Russian Indie Director for The Last of Us's Pilot
16.1.2021
Another director joins the crew. Considering the subject matter, it seems like he’ll fit right in. Read more
All the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Films to Look Forward to in 2021...Hopefully
14.1.2021
You are not experiencing déjà vu. A huge percentage of films from our 2020 movie preview are once again here on our 2021 preview. But the good news is, there’s still a lot of great stuff to look forward to.Read more