25 years ago, sci-fi got an unexpected makeover with this TV show
In 1999, a TV show came along that made sci-fi younger, cooler, and sexier. Twenty-five years later, it still has a passionate fanbase.
25 years ago, one of the most subversive, and controversial, movies ever was unleashed
25 years ago, one of the most provocative movies of the 20th century was released. But does it still hold up in 2024?
Smile 2 and Trap are horror movies for a pop-obsessed world
Brat summer is over, but it looms large over Smile 2 and Trap, two thrillers set against the backdrop of toxic pop fandom.
15 years ago, Gerard Butler made his best action thriller ever with this polarizing movie
On its 15th anniversary, find out how this 2009 Gerard Butler film went from a polarizing vigilante movie to a popular action hit.
This 2014 Brad Pitt movie spotlights an aspect of war rarely depicted on the big screen
Ten years ago, Brad Pitt starred in a brutally realistic movie that depicted an aspect of war not typically shown in films. Here's why it's so effective today.
10 years ago, the most acclaimed superhero movie ever won awards and frustrated audiences
10 years ago, one of the most acclaimed, and unusual, "superhero" films ever was released. It won Oscars and has its fans, but is it all style and no substance?
I watched Hellboy: The Crooked Man so you didn’t have to. Is it the worst comic book movie ever?
The latest Hellboy reboot, Hellboy: The Crooked Man, makes all of the Hellboy movies that came before it look good by comparison.
30 years ago, the most unpredictable crime movie of the ’90s changed cinema forever
Thirty years ago, the most original and unpredictable American crime film ever made left an immediate, indelible mark on moviegoers everywhere.
I’ll never watch this harrowing, notorious 40-year-old movie ever again. Here’s why
I watched Threads, a BBC film depicting the devastation inflicted on regular people after a nuclear war, and it's so horrific I vowed never to see it again.
This ambitious American epic might be the best movie of 2024
Does the race for the best film of the year already have a clear winner? Here's what you should know about one of 2024's most ambitious movies.
At 50, this classic horror movie is still cinema’s ultimate nightmare
Tobe Hooper's 1974 classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has lost none of its nightmarish power over 50 years. Here's why it's still so unsettling.
Stephen King’s most underrated movie deserves your attention this Halloween
This long forgotten Stephen King adaptation just turned 30 years old. Here's why it's one of the famous horror author's most underrated movies.
25 years ago, one of the saddest action movies ever made dazzled moviegoers
1999 wasn't just about The Matrix. In the same year, one of the saddest action movies ever impressed the few who saw it. Here's why it's still worth watching.
The most surprising horror movie of the decade is streaming now on Hulu
The most unpredictable horror movie of the past five years (or more) is streaming now on Hulu — just in time for spooky season.
10 years ago, the best live-action DC show ever raced into America’s living rooms
A decade ago, The CW's The Flash changed the superhero genre forever, proving the great heights it could achieve -- but also the shocking lows.
Here’s why Joker: Folie à Deux is better than you think
Joker: Folie à Deux may have disappointed critics and audiences in theaters, but there are multiple reasons why it isn't the worst comic book movie of all time.
45 years ago, one of the best horror remakes of all time terrified audiences worldwide
Werner Herzog's version of the seminal classic Dracula premiered 45 years ago, delivering the most terrifying take on Bram Stoker's masterpiece.
What went wrong with Joker 2? Why Joker: Folie à Deux bombed big-time
After years of waiting for a Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux failed to connect with moviegoers. Now, we're breaking down what went wrong with Joker 2.
One of the best football movies ever made just turned 20. Here’s why it still scores
On the film's 20th anniversary, here's why Friday Night Lights is the best football movie of the 21st century and maybe ever. Here's why it still captivates.
Congratulations, Hollywood, you’ve ruined the Joker for good
The negative reception to Joker: Folie à Deux hints that Hollywood has done what it always has and milked every last drop from the Joker cow. What comes next?
The most underrated horror sequel of this century is finally streaming again on Max
One of the most ambitious and underrated horror sequels of the past 20 years is finally streaming again on Max.
The Rings of Power season 2 did what House of the Dragon couldn’t
The Rings of Power season 2 succeeded in all the ways that House of the Dragon's second season failed.
At 10, this modern classic remains a brilliant prank of a thriller
David Fincher's adaptation of the bestselling thriller Gone Girl, which turns 10 today, might be his most Hitchcockian achievement.
25 years ago, the angriest war movie ever made was released
1999 was a great year for movies, and this war film ranks as one of the best from that great year. Here's why it still holds up in 2024.
Forget Khan! This Star Trek movie is perhaps the most important one in the franchise’s history
Forty years ago, this Star Trek entry debuted in the shadow of other, better movies. Here's why it's actually just as important, and fun, as The Wrath of Khan.
This might be Netflix’s most disturbing movie. Here’s why it’s still so effective
This dystopian sci-fi movie is one of Netflix's most disturbing movies ever. Here why you should watch it before the sequel drops October 4.
1994’s best movie isn’t Pulp Fiction or Forrest Gump — it’s this underrated gem
1994 was one of the best years for American cinema, but this movie starring a Harry Potter actor stands among the very best -- and most underrated.
Apple TV+’s best show needs to be your next TV binge
If you're not watching Apple TV+'s most underrated drama, then you're missing out on the best show on TV right now.
15 years ago, this movie took the world by surprise … and scared everyone who saw it
This massively successful scary movie terrified audiences in 2009 and ushered in a new era of paranormal horror that can still be seen in Hollywood today.
30 years ago, Tim Burton offered his most adult, bittersweet fairy tale
With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice now in theaters, let's revisit one of director Tim Burton's best movies, which turns 30 this week.
This 2004 sci-fi thriller has been largely forgotten. Is it still worth remembering in 2024?
In 2004, Julianne Moore starred in a sci-fi thriller that's been largely forgotten. Is it worth remembering, and watching, in 2024?
One of the most popular cult classic movies ever just turned 20. Here’s why it’s still a blast
This classic horror comedy just turned 20. Digital Trends looks back and argues why it works just as well now as it did in 2004.
10 years ago, the most underrated version of Batman hit the small screen
Fox's Gotham premiered a decade ago, putting a refreshing spin on a well-known story and delivering the most underrated version of Batman we've had.
30 years ago, a beloved Stephen King adaptation flopped at the box office
Thirty years ago this month, one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever flopped at the box office. Here's why it ultimately overcame its lackluster release.