Animated properties, especially those on television or told in serial format, have a striking tendency to propagate cultish tendencies. The dedicated and studied fans ofThe Simpsons,Futurama,South Park,Adventure Time, and, god help me,Family Guyare feverish with facts and quotes and behind-the-scenes details about each and every episode of those shows.Bob’s Burgersenjoys a similar status, as does Adult Swim’sRick and Morty. Created byDan HarmonandJustin Roiland,Rick and Mortysports some of the most dedicated, reference-tossing fans in the modern television landscape, includingThe Walking Dead,Westworld, andGame of Thrones....

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Scream 2022.]I always enjoy playing this game with theScreamfranchise — who killed who in each film? (MinusScream 3because, Roman.) One can piece things together to pinpoint the most likely killer in any given situation, but in most cases, it seems as though there’s no definitive answer set in stone by the script, leaving some beats open to interpretation. For example, there’s the high school bathroom attack in the first film....

Guillermo del Toro’s latest film is shaping up to be one of the year’s best.The Shape of Waterhas already won itself the Best Picture award at this year’sVenice Film Festivalbefore going on to be quite the crowd-pleaser atTIFF. I’m honestly pleasantly surprised and optimistic about the buzz surrounding del Toro’s fantastical drama because the combo story of woman-meets-fishman romance and Cold War thriller is not one I thought audiences would gravitate towards....

The Best Picture category has always been a divisive one, even after the Oscars expanded their Best Picture category beyond five nominees after the shocking snub ofThe Dark Knight. Of course, there have been winners that have united audiences in glee fromParasitetoMoonlight(even though it was a technical disaster for the Academy), and there have been winners of the award that have caused widespread criticism and frustration fromGreen BooktoCrash. Yes, there have been odd choices for the Best Picture winner, but you know what’s even weirder?...

After four long years of wonder and waiting, fans of the FX seriesTaboomay finally be able to hang a light on some hope that a second season will arrive! While details are scant, creatorSteven Knight(who co-created the series withTom Hardy, based on the concept created by Hardy and his father,Chips Hardy) told us during an interview forSpencerthat there is in fact going to be a Season 2, but as to when filming would begin?...

Young crime fighters don’t get carded on the battlefield so superhero movies feature lots of fighters under the age of nineteen. What they lack in years, the makeup for in strength. RELATED:The 9 Youngest Characters In The MCU, Ranked By Power Teenagers like Hit-Girl and Shazam are capable of annihilating their foes single-handedly and their strengths often make them farmore effective than their adult counterparts. Their lack of life experience is quickly nullified when the fighter engages in a skirmish....

Japanese animation, akaanime, has enjoyed a global fanbase for decades, but it’s the dawn of streaming that really turned it into the beloved international phenomenon we see today. While the field is primarily known to international audiences for its more action-oriented products, anime shows are a wide and varied world encompassing countless genres and sub-genres, with the only constant being that they’re all produced by Japanese studios and share a broadly similar sense of style....

Asghar Farhadiisone of the most prominent directorsin Iranian history. He got his start in TV before transitioning to features in the early 2000s, directing a string of dramatic gems beginning with 2003’sDancing in the Dust. His projects tend to be realistic dramas that delve into relationships and social dynamics, generally making subtle commentaries on modern life in his home country. Farhadi’s most famous project is the acclaimed dramaA Separation, which brought him significant international attention....

November is knocking on our doors, and what better way to embrace the crisp autumn vibes than with some of Hulu’s finest selections? While nothing beats the feeling of cozying up by the fireplace indoors, not everyone might share the same penchant for heartwarming cinema this season. With Hulu’s diverse movie collection, there’s a film for every taste to truly savor the November atmosphere. That said, with the height of Fall comes the time to say goodbye to some great movies from the streamer’s library....

From patriotic films and public service announcements to retellings of historical events, the subject of war in cinema has evolved into a genre of its own and is now an important artistic expression of people and politics. But why are war movies so popular among viewers, filmmakers, and critics alike? It’s not because anyone wants to see the atrocities that wars bring with them but because we want to see the story behind the scenes and be somewhere we haven’t been or learn something that no one should ever have to experience directly in real life....

Recent years have seen a huge evolution in television as a whole, with reality TVespecially changing greatly from how it has functioned for the past few decades. Most of these changes have been positive, while some people have valid complaints about new setups for long-standing series. The mandated increase in people with different identities being cast and programsfighting against blatant discrimination has been a welcomed innovation.Some of the clearest examples of these changes can be seen in reality dating shows, with the latest season ofPerfect Match, created byChris CoelenonNetflix....

Paramount has released the first trailer for their upcomingSonic the Hedgehogmovie. The film follows Sonic (voiced byBen Schwartz) as he tries to save the world alongside his human pal Tom (James Marsden) and stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). It’sveryeasy to be cynical about aSonic the Hedgehogmovie, but honestly my biggest complaint is how mundane it looks. I don’t really need Sonic in the real world when his original games had such stunning environments....

Warner Bros. has released the firstThe LEGO Ninjago Movietrailer. The latest addition to theThe LEGO Movieuniverse follows Lloyd, a Green Ninja who must team up with other ninjas to defeat Garmadon, the Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad.Tron: Uprisingfilmmaker and animation veteranCharlie Bean, whose credits range fromSamurai JacktoDexter’s Laboratory, makes his feature directing debut on the film with a script byHilary Winston&Bob Logan&Paul Fisher. The film looks pretty funny, and indeed it’s very much in the silly comedic style ofThe LEGO MovieandThe LEGO Batman Movie....