Thehorror genrehas entertained film fanatics for decades with classic slasher films, chilling psychological thrillers, and terrifying paranormal tales that both shock and spook audiences. While a majority of movie buffs enjoy the basic horror subgenres, others choose to venture into more complex ones, notably Lovecraftian horror, which was coined after the infamous author,H.P. Lovecraft. Lovecraftian horror,also known as cosmic horrorand eldritch horror, focuses on the terror of the unknown and incomprehensible rather than gore and violence for shock value....

Eye-catching, informative, and often larger-than-life movie posters serve as the first visual touchstone for many audience members. The role of movie posters these days has evolved beyond mere promotional tools displayed in theaters and on city streets. Today, a movie poster is tasked with captivating scrolling audiences across digital platforms, from social media feeds to streaming service thumbnails. The digital landscape demands that posters be visually arresting, even at a smaller scale, ensuring they stand out amid a flood of content....

Movies take their inspiration from different sources, and many are inspired by the lives of real people. Movies based on real people and events are challenging, since movies have to balance historical accuracy with creating interesting narratives. To this end, there are many movies that specifically take their sources from books people have written about real people and events. There are exceptional movies that take these non-fiction books and translate them to the screen....

TheKung Fu Pandamovies have become one of DreamWorks' flagship series and some of the most beloved animated efforts in recent decades. They follow the adventures of Po (Jack Black), a panda who adores kung fu and is eventually chosen to become the legendary Dragon Warrior. With his friends and family by his side, Po grows with each film, taking on stronger opponents and moving towards becoming a wise master in his own right....

When it comes to war movies, the vast majority of them cover the stories of soldiers; actual combatants who served on the front lines of combat, many of them losing their lives to the bombs and bullets. While it is important to remember the sacrifice of these brave individuals, there is another type of war hero that often flies under the radar in cinema. These people, known as war correspondents or war journalists, do not participate in the fighting but often find themselves amidst firefights as they report on the situation of the conflict right from the heart of it....

Magical, dark, and absolutely fascinating, Mexican directorGuillermo Del Toro’s movies are always some of the most memorable and enjoyable cinematic experiences you’re able to possibly get. Like all great directors with a trajectory as large as his, Del Toro has multiple trademarks that characterize his body of work, trademarks which have been delighting his fans ever since 1993, when the auteur’s first feature film,Cronos, was released. From the bittersweet ending of movies likePan’s Labyrinthto the social commentary of something likeGuillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio, these trademarks make this filmmaker completely unmistakable....

The same-day releases ofBarbieandOppenheimerlast year took the world by storm,with the absolute contrast of the films giving internet-goers the idea ofwatching both movies back-to-back and dubbing them, “Barbenheimer”.The craze actually led to a huge spike in sales for back-to-back screenings and greatly aided both films' box-office numbers,making the duo even more of a worldwide phenomenon than they would have been alone. Barbenheimer’s titanous impact on internet culture has led many to look to the future of same-day releases and begin finding all the odd pairings set to hit theaters in the near future....

Besides creating an extremely vibrant and energetic cinematic universe, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) excels in casting great performers for each character. These actors are not only great at what they do, but they also have talents that go beyond the job descriptions. Though most are known for their film credits, several MCU cast members have also featured on stage in gripping dramas, soaring comedies, and other productions. RELATED:The 10 Most Rewatchable MCU Movies, Ranked Which Marvel stars have received Tony nominations?...

The2020 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominationswere announced today, reminding us that there’s still great work being done that isn’t part of a brand recognized franchise with a bloated budget. Or a prestige cable series, for that matter. Not surprisingly, A24 has the most to celebrate, with 18 total nominations spread out over 7 films.Robert Eggers’ excellent and wild sophomore featureThe Lighthouse, and the much anticipatedUncut Gems, fromBenny SafdieandJosh Safdie, lead the pack, with five nominations each....

Jake Van Wagoner’s second feature film,Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Kinda Feel Left Out, made its debut at Sundance this year, and introduced festival-goers to Itsy (played byEmma Tremblay), a teen girl starting the school year in a new town. Harboring big dreams to one day work for the New York Times, Itsy believes this new start in a small town may be the end of her world as she knows it....

The HBO drama seriesBig Little Liesis back for a second season, as the lies that were told last season come back to haunt the Monterey Five. With the death of Celeste’s husband Perry (Alexander Skarsgård) even more present now that his mother, Mary Louise (Meryl Streep), seems to be staying in town indefinitely, the friendship between Madeline (Reese Witherspoon), Celeste (Nicole Kidman), Jane (Shailene Woodley), Renata (Laura Dern) and Bonnie (Zoë Kravitz) is tested, pushing their husbands to the edge....

The Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role has been awarded toBrendan Fraserfor his performance inThe Whale, as just announced at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The first-time award winner was presented with the famous gold statuette at the 95th Academy Awards by last year’s Best Actress winnerJessica Chastain. Last year sawWill Smithtake home the Oscar for his portrayal of tennis patriarchRichard WilliamsinKing Richard- although his evening wasremembered for other reasons....

Co-producerChris Millerannouncedin a tweetthatCocaine Bear, an upcoming thriller directed byElizabeth Banksand written byJimmy Warden, has wrapped filming. The film is based on a real-life event, where an American black bear was found dead after having consumed a duffel bag full of cocaine in 1985. The drugs, worth a reported $15 million, were dropped out of an airplane piloted byAndrew Thornton II, a drug smuggler and former narcotics officer.Cocaine Bearis described as “a character-driven thriller inspired by true events....