Despite what you may have heard, movies were released in 2020. In fact, plenty of them were. While many movie theaters big and small closed in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the film industry soldiered on, determined to release its bevy of content to the masses. Not all of […]
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Videogames have grown to resemble competition-based, interactive movies, and the COVID-19 pandemic has propelled the industry to make more money than movies and sports combined. Global videogame revenue is expected to surge 20% to $179.7 billion in 2020, according to IDC data, making the videogame industry a bigger moneymaker than […]
The comfort of made-for-TV holiday movies lies in their consistency. You have a pretty good idea of what you’re going to get when you turn on the Hallmark Channel or Lifetime or flip through the holiday offerings on Netflix between Oct. 31 and Jan.1 of each year. There will be […]
Courtesy of Call of the Wild The roller coaster ride that was 2020 meant spending a lot more time at home with our furry friends and a lot more time escaping reality through movies and TV shows. While we turned to streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ for […]
With the closing of movie theaters across the country since March, streaming services provided the bulk of the new movies in 2020. Films such as Hulu’s “Palm Springs” and Amazon Prime’s “Small Axe” collection provided some high-quality-yet-small-screen respite for those missing the theatrical form. Netflix alone debuted multiple new movies […]
In the years since its 2004 release, The Polar Express has not generated the most positive reputation online. Articles with headlines like The Polar Express Broke Me and jokes about the dead-looking eyes of the film’s motion-capture animated characters are rampant. General moviegoers, meanwhile, were more receptive to The Polar Express, even […]
In the years since its 2004 release, The Polar Express has not generated the most positive reputation online. Articles with headlines like The Polar Express Broke Me and jokes about the dead-looking eyes of the film’s motion-capture animated characters are rampant. General moviegoers, meanwhile, were more receptive to The Polar Express, even […]
Movies are always a gamble. A writer bets that the story they’re writing is one that people will want to hear. A director bets that they’ve chosen the right crew to tell that story. Actors make bets with every choice they make on set — are they being overly emotive […]
Scrooged, The Holiday and Christmas Vacation are all available on Prime Video. Yahoo Entertainment is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The festive season is […]
This has been a terrible year for myriad reasons. But among the various nightmares, I want to make sure nobody forgets that Netflix debuted multiple movies straight from hell, including one that obtained the rare achievement of earning a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the fact we were all home […]
Since March, the year in cinema has been defined by a near-total absence of significant theatrical releases—first, because theatres across the country were shut down in response to the coronavirus pandemic and, subsequently, because even after they reopened people largely stayed away. The new 007 film and the new Wes […]
50 movies with alternate endings Between the first word put on the page of a script and the completed theatrical release, a film goes through countless changes, shifts, rewrites, and sometimes complete reshoots. Even after a film is released—such as in the case of a movie like Ridley Scott’s “Blade […]
The 30 best horror movies of all time The best horror movies are reassuring in stressful times. It’s why you’re here. It’s why you’ve searched for the best horror movies of all time just in case there’s a scary experience that you’ve missed. It’s good to have a nice tangible […]
If you’re looking to stream a marathon of the best Christmas movies while you shop online, wrap gifts and bake cookies, you’ve come to the right place. We compiled a list of must-watch flicks that are bound to get you in the holiday spirit. From Elf to The Polar Express, […]
“Mulan,” “Tenet,” and “Emma.” were released in 2020. Disney / Warner Bros. / Universal Released in theaters and online, the most talked-about films of the year include horror flicks, action blockbusters, and intimate dramas. Popular films like “Miss Juneteenth,” “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” and “Da 5 Bloods” earned […]
25 years later, we still have that can’t-eat, can’t-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over- the-fence, World Series kind of thing for the OTCU: Olsen Twins Cinematic Universe. Three years before The Parent Trap remake starring Lindsay Lohan came out, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen had their own story of twins separated at birth randomly meeting […]
The eternal goal for Thanksgiving Day: Find some neutral talking points that won’t set anyone off before the turkey is carved. Now that you’ve cleared the path of dinner time land mines, hurdle number two is maintaining the peace after the dishes have been cleared. Fortunately, we’ve done the hard […]
Available via PBS Kids streaming. Age 6+ Animated alien adventure has learning, empathy, teamwork. “Terra Willy” (also known as “Astro Kid”) is a French animated space adventure (dubbed into English) that’s full of positive messages with a bit of mild peril. After his family’s ship is destroyed by asteroids, Willy […]
The most re-watchable movies In a time of endlessly new content, those old, classic movies—the ones you know for sure will make you laugh, cry, or at least indulge your nostalgic tendencies—can gather dust while you gamble on the latest blockbuster. Watching movies more than once also allows you to appreciate the art of a film, as […]
Many film festivals have gone virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but so far only one new festival has emerged during quarantine: Nightstream. The inaugural edition of the online horror festival came together over Oct. 8-11 thanks to a collaboration between a group of prolific regional genre festivals […]
*This article first appeared on Linkedin Talent Blog. Halloween will look a little different year — unless, like me, you usually spend Halloween curled up on your sofa under a cozy blanket eating peanut butter cups and watching horror movies. But while you’re enjoying a little cinematic escapism (and your […]
The biggest problem with most streaming services is that it can be difficult to find the best horror films, as it’s tough to distinguish which ones are worth checking out and which ones you haven’t heard of for good reason. The drawback to Shudder, on the other hand, is that […]