What Is Grindhouse Cinema, Explained

Also known as an Action House Cinema, Grindhouse Cinema is an American phrase that relates to a specific type of film production, content, and exhibition method that became most popular throughout the 1970s. While there are some exceptions, most Grindhouse movies are typically low-budget, quickly-made B movies that belong to the horror, action, and exploitation genres and often rely on salacious material, graphic nudity, gratuitous gore, and more. Beyond the exploitative content depicted on the big screen, Grindhouse movies were often shown in smaller, rundown movie theaters that would play double and triple bills at discounted ticket prices, which would increase as the day progressed....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Shawn Khan

Why Did Detective Pikachu Ditch Ash Ketchum?

The first ever live-action Pokemon movie is coming our way next year in the form ofDetective Pikachu. It’s probably not what many fans would have expected, but the fact that we’re finally going to see these creatures brought to life should be exciting, nevertheless. Now, director Rob Lettermen has opened up a bit about the upcoming movie and explains why Ash Ketchum, the most recognizable human character from the franchise, isn’t going to be in it....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · April Miller

Zack Snyder's Twilight of the Gods Isn't Quite Accurate to Norse Mythology

Zack Snyder’sTwilight of the Godson Netflix includes eight animated episodes of blood, carnage, and sex as it tells the story of Sigrid and Lief, lovers from different worlds. Sigrid, half-human and half-giant, and Lief, a mortal king, are to be married, but their union and its presumed lack of offspring brings about the ire of Thor. After a tragic event leaves Sigrid’s entire family dead, the female warrior vows revenge. Thor’s brother, Loki, is more than happy to help Sigrid for his ends....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Karen Travis

'Peacemaker' Review: A Bonkers Second Season That Doesn't Disappoint

James Gunn remains true to form ina second season ofPeacemakerthat doubles down on the carnage, raunchy shenanigans and a struggling hero’s desperate search for belonging while expanding the series to shapehis nascent DC Universein theaftermath ofSuperman. Events from the blockbuster film play an important role, asChristopher Smith / Peacemaker (John Cena)and his former A.R.G.U.S. besties face unexpected fallout from saving the world. There’s also a significant price to pay as earlier misdeeds come back to haunt a team strained by competing agendas....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 906 words · Caitlyn Ortiz

10 Films Where Families Hide Their Dirty Secrets

A crisis in a family can bring the best and worst out of people. What seems to be a societal norm and a traditionalist approach to defining a civil society, thefamily as an institution is far from perfect. Films have always taken a special interest in unraveling the hidden skeletons of a family, which might question the function of a family. Most of these films look at families as a front to dissolve the individual of its flaws as a character finds himself torn between responsibilities and morality....

June 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1515 words · James Donovan

13 Huge Things in The Rise of Skywalker That Make Absolutely No Sense

The Rise of Skywalkeris filled with fan service, but does it all make sense? J.J. Abrams did his best to please everybody and ended up creating a lot of things that don’t really add up. Making a movie within theStar Warsfranchise is never going to be an easy thing to pull off, no matter how much time and effort go into mapping out a movie in advance. Some things are going to slip through the cracks....

June 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1267 words · James Rogers

A Quiet Place: Part II Behind-The-Scenes Featurette Answers Some Questions

Paramount has released another look atA Quiet Place 2. This time, we’re getting a peek behind-the-scenes with John Krasinski revealing a little bit more about the highly anticipated sequel. Earlier this morning, the studio released aA Quiet Place 2 Super Bowl trailerthat will also air during this Sunday’s big game. While the new footage is welcome, it does what any good trailer should do, which leaves a lot more questions than answers....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Michael Campbell

Aisha Has Josh O'Connor Following Challengers with Letitia Wright Movie

We have a new clip from the upcoming drama,Aisha, which starsLetitia Wright(Black Panther, Small Axe) andJosh O’Connor(Challengers, God’s Own Country).You can watch the clip above. The film is a tender social realist drama about loneliness, bureaucracy, and the transcendent beauty of friendship. You can read the full synopsis below: “Aisha charts the experiences of a young Nigerian woman as she seeks international protection in Ireland. Caught in limbo for years in Ireland’s immigration system, Aisha Osagie develops a friendship with former prisoner Conor Healy, who she meets at one of the accommodation centers....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Eric Fisher

Alicia Silverstone Would Consider Reprising Her Batgirl Role

With so many actors from old Marvel and DC movies returning to their roles over the last few years, including Michael Keaton as Batman, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield as their respective Spider-Men, it is obvious that questions will be asked of who else could be reprising a role in the future. The latest person to suggest a role reprisal isAlicia Silverstone, whose take onBatgirlinBatman & Robinwas one of the few highlights of the movie....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Martin Meyers

Annabelle Comes Home with Help from the Warrens as The Conjuring Saga Continues

Warner Bros. has unveiled a new image from the upcomingAnnabelle Comes Homeand it’s more than a little eerie. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are back as the Warrens fromThe Conjuringmovies, and horror fans are excited to see just what kind of things the Annabelle doll can get into while locked up in a room with other haunted artifacts. However, things don’t go as originally planned when a friend of Judy Warren’s babysitter unleashes the powers of the doll after losing her father....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Jessica Perez

Atari Delays Ataribox Preorders, Putting Console's Future in Doubt

Just last week it was announced that the Ataribox would be available for pre-order today, however if you were hoping to purchase one, you will have to wait a bit longer. Atari has just announced that preorders for their upcoming highly anticipated console are delayed, as development is taking longer than expected. Based on the Ataribox’s price, Atari’s specific mention of its compatibility with mid-range level PC games, and no mention of old Atari games, it seems that Atari is trying to position the Ataribox as a brand-new console competing in the market againstNintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One X, but nothing has been officially confirmed by the company....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Lori Brewer

Avengers: Endgame Star Champions NASA Engineer's Epic Package Theft Prank

A former NASA engineer created the world’s best holiday package theft device and Chris Evans loves it. TheAvengers: Endgamestar shared a story about Mark Rober’s sweet revenge prank and spoke out against people stealing packages from doorsteps. It’s the Christmas season, which means that Amazon is working overtime to get everybody’s packages on time for the big event. Unfortunately, this also means that those familiar boxes start piling up on doorsteps, which thieves target and steal....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Jennifer Maynard

Best Angelina Jolie Action Movies, Ranked

The star power thatAngelina Jolieholds is undeniable. Her face is one of the most recognizable in Hollywood; her name, one of the most hallowed. Jolie was born into a family who were no strangers to the industry. Her estranged father Jon Voight and late mother Marcheline Bertrand were both actors in their own right. Jolie began her career in the 90s, finding critical success for her appraised roles inGia, playing real life supermodel Gia Carangi, which garnered her a Golden Globe Award, as well as the cult ClassicGirl, Interruptedin which she played Lisa, a patient at a psychiatric hospital....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Nicole Conner