The Blockbuster Issue
In a chaotic world, Blockbusters are wonderfully uncomplicated: All you need is great writing, lovable characters, and stories that speak to many.
Ok, you also need money, innovative movie-making techniques, and great actors like, say, Rebecca Romijn, who can grab everyone's attention and hold it. But when it works, well, that's what we live for. Let’s hear it for the Blockbuster!
The Spider-Men That Time Forgot
What does it take to be Spider-Man? We caught up with the web-crawlers who slipped through the cracks to find out.
How Roger Corman’s Zany B-Movies Invented The Modern Blockbuster
From ‘50s monster movies through ‘90s superhero fare, B-movie king Roger Corman was the invisible force behind the creation of the blockbuster.
Iconic VFX Pioneer Phil Tippett Is Closing Shop — Countless Sci-Fi Props Are Up For Sale
A legend is holding the sci-fi fans’ dream yard sale.
Halo Might Be Returning To Hollywood
And Master Chief is bringing some famous friends.
The Infamously Confusing 'Big Sleep' Is Still An All-Time Classic
When you have Humphrey Bogart, your story doesn't have to make perfect sense.
Multiverse Stories Are All The Rage. The Theoretical Science Behind Them Is Even Stranger
It’s a little more complicated than Ant-Man implied.
50 Years Later, 'Squirm' Still Makes For Deeply Uncomfortable Eco-Horror
It can really worm into you.
40 Years Ago, Frank Miller Tore Daredevil Down To Build Him Back Up
Daredevil: Born Again ranks as one of the greatest comics ever because it understands that in order for a hero to be triumphant, they must be torn down first.
80 Years Ago, 'The Killers' Changed The Way We See Criminals On Screen
Robert Siodmak's film noir masterpiece is a sharp and tragic contrast to the traditional Hollywood crime-thriller.
One Divisive 'Doctor Who' Twist Is Better Than You Remember
In 2011, "Let's Kill Hitler" felt like an odd move. It plays better today with what we now know.
