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Body horror offers some of the most discomforting viewing experiences of any subgenre. The mere concept that these fragile, fleshy bodies could betray their owners offers allegorical horrors that can represent everything from addiction, disease or even the inescapable process of aging. From the early writings ofMary ShelleyandFranz Kafkato modern cinematic works by the likes ofDavid Cronenberg,body horror shows that true hell is the human body. The subgenre is plentiful with near perfect examples of horror that make the most out of their squishy effects budgets that show in excruciating detail some very unpleasant transformations....

What may arguably be one of thebest anime series in recent years,Attack on Titanfound a lot of its success in its masterful storytelling. Each story arc enthralled viewers byasking questions about what it means to be alive, the true meaning of freedom and their wonderful uses of storytelling devices.Combined with astoundingly written characters that are the heart and soul of the story, these story arcs make up the flesh and bone of the series....

Since the dawn of the MCU, some of the franchise’s best assets have been the villains that go up against the heroes of this extraordinary universe. A good villain can make or break a film, and one of the most important aspects of making a great villain is finding someone perfect to portray them. Fortunately, the MCU has always had a very good batting average when it comes to casting, thanks toSarah Halley Finn, the primary casting director at Marvel Studios....

Though many thought thatRed Dead Redemption 2would sweep the 2018 Game Awards, it wasGod of Warwhich took the top spot as Game of the Year. For its part,Red Dead 2did do very well, nabbing Best Narrative, Best Score/Music, Best Audio Design, and Best Performance forRoger Clarkas Arthur Morgan. ButGod of Wartook home other major awards, including Best Game Direction, and Best Action/Adventure Game. The night was a good mix of new games trailers, a showcase for the outstanding orchestra, and solid time management for the many categories and winners (as well as some nice surprises)....

Another Monday has arrived which means another Sunday night has passed. Last night, the night of January 19 was a special one in particular, because the 2020Screen Actors Guild Awardshappened. The show may have gone host-less but there was no shortage of memorable moments. Among the best moments of the evening were the acceptance speeches. The 2020 SAG Awards nominees were plentiful. Among this year’s nominees were awards season faves likeScarlett Johansson,Joe Pesci,Cynthia Erivo,Brad Pitt,Laura Dern,Joaquin Phoenix, andRenée Zellweger....

It might ordinarily sound like hyperbole to come right out and say that a movie isone of the very best of all time, but something as grand, timeless, and exciting asSeven Samuraideserves ludicrous praise thrown its way.Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece has always been worthy of that, and probably will be until the world ends, however that might be. It’s not just one of themost influential action movies of all time, but it could well bethe film that helped define the action genreas it’s now enjoyed/understood....

Giving a ranking to this week’s episode ofArrowwas difficult because it was averyuneven hour of superhero television. When it was good, it was fun, clever, and action-packed. WWE starCodyRhodes, playing Derek Sampson, was a surprisingly solid actor and brought a little something extra to the fight scenes he shared withStephen Amell. However, when it was bad, it was really bad. (You know I love you, Diggle, but I can’t with the hallucinations....

The first red-band trailer forBad Santa 2has been released online. The comedy sequel, directed byMark Waters(Mean Girls), seesBilly Bob Thorntonreprising his role as Willie Soke, who teams up once again with Marcus (Tony Cox) to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. A wrench is thrown into their plans, however, when the pair are joined by Willie’s mother Sunny (Kathy Bates) who ups the ante. As we’ve seen many, many times, making a good comedy sequel is incredibly difficult....

BeforeThe Dark Knight,Batman: The Animated Serieswas the best Batman story ever told. Some would argue that it still is. The landmark series celebrated its 25thanniversary in 2018 and sent legions of fans down a nostalgic trip revisiting the series’ literal black-on-black animation style that perfectly serviced its darker tones and dynamic characterizations. For a 2D cartoon aimed at the FOX Kids after-school audience,TASfeatured three-dimensional characters with hopes and fears – outside of the ones fueled by the guy dressing up as a Bat and kick-punching crooks on rooftops....

From show creatorDerek Simondsand executive producerJessica Biel, the second installment of the drama seriesThe Sinnersees Detective Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman) back in his hometown in rural New York, after a double murder committed by an 11-year-old boy (Elisha Henig) with no apparent motive raises a series of questions. When the investigation pits him against a local commune, the mysterious Vera (Carrie Coon, in another excellent performance on her long list of excellent performances) steps in and becomes a very complicated piece of this undeniably haunting and disturbing puzzle....

InChilling Adventures of SabrinaPart 2(available to stream at Netflix), Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka) is finding her place in the darker, sexier witch world, now that she’s left her human friends behind and signed the Book of the Beast, which has changed her life and her hair in noticeable ways. While Sabrina is curious to learn more about her heritage, it causes a strain on her life in the mortal world, pushing her further away from Harvey Kinkle (Ross Lynch) and into the arms of warlock Nicholas Scratch (Gavin Leatherwood)....

Yikes. Halloween is still a month away but it’s downrightspookyhow dead this weekend is shaping up to be. Appropriately enough, horror-for-kids flickThe House With a Clock In Its Wallseasily won Friday night, taking in $7.8 million on its way to a projected $25 million opening weekend. Eli Roth’s first PG offering—which stars Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, and Owen Vaccaro—out-pacedA Simple Favorin its second weekend ($3.3 million) andThe Nunin its third ($2....

George Clooney’s next directorial effort is putting together quite the cast. Per Deadline, Clooney is in talks withMatt Damon,Julianne Moore, andJosh Brolinto lead his next film,Suburbicon. The 1950s-set noir drama boasts a script byJoelandEthan Coen, who with this,Unbroken, andBridge of Spieshave carved out a new side-career as screenwriters for other people’s projects. While the film is not yet set up at a studio, Sony Pictures is apparently the frontrunner to distribute what will surely be a star-studded affair....