If you are a fan of the Disney animated Robin Hood (1973), The Princess Bride (1987), The Mask of Zorro (1998), The Mummy (1999), the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Puss in Boots, or any other romantic adventure film, you owe it to yourself to see the film that reintroduced audiences to the genre.

Director Natasha Kermani sees this film–as quiet and small as it is–as reflecting classic themes about parentage and how sons are shaped by their relationships with their fathers, choosing what to accept and what to reject as they grow into adulthood.

40 Acres represents the best of what low budget post-apocalyptic thrillers can be, in action, in acting, in production design, and in philosophical complexity.

Jurassic World Rebirth is the definition of a summer blockbuster, an exhilarating rush of an adventure with no real weight beyond entertainment.

The latest Pixar outing, Elio, dares to ask the question, what if Steven Spielberg made a Star Trek?

The series continues to flesh out these characters in ways not explored in the books, which works well to tease out the tension between who they are and who Murderbot is.

At a little over halfway through the first season, Murderbot shines when it keeps it simple and fun.

Director Yang does not limit himself by genre, mode, or medium: cyberpunk meets martial arts meets coming of age meets dreamcore in a neon swirl of highly stylized live action and animation–both 2D anime and 3D.

Murderbot continues on its journey and it continues to be an interesting adaptation of the source material.

Because it was made using techniques long since abandoned, the film has a unique feel, dated but innovative, a tribute to the sheer creative process of this era.

Philadelphia Film Society’s annual SpringFest wrapped up on Thursday, April 24, but there were so many great films, both features and shorts, that are worth highlighting.

Between the beautiful Romanian setting and the stellar practical effects, The Legend of Ochi is a feast for the eyes.

While the pandemic lockdown of 2020 forever changed filmmaking as we know it, the animation sector appears more vibrant than ever, despite delays in release dates.

Considering that one of the primary concerns of the series is presenting authentic challenges that face ER doctors an exploration of why these characters are good (or not so good) doctors in the face of these factors seems in order.

But then I saw it: a writing credit for Clive Barker. I sat up and said out loud to my plus one to the event, “The Clive Barker? Hellraiser Clive Barker?!?”

An interview with Terence McCormack, an experienced sound utilities technician who is part of the sound team that is up for the Academy Award for Best Sound for A Complete Unknown.

Animation First Festival 2025: YUKU AND THE HIMALAYAN FLOWER, THE TWELVE TASKS OF ASTERIX, HARMONY, and René Laloux

The beloved franchise finds nuance and fun tapping into the spy genre.

2024 has been a rich year for science fiction, both in film and in print.

I’ve watched many, many, many time loop films. And some time loop episodes of TV (it seems like most sci-fi or magical shows that go on for any length of time have at least one). But none of them are quite like Omni Loop, a quietly ambitious entry into a staple genre.

The latest French adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patelliere, leans into the historical epic aspects of the story, condensing some of the more labyrinthian plot details and characters in order to emphasize the action.

There’s lots here that’s familiar to fans of the duo: wacky inventions, cheese, tea, Wallace getting in over his head and Gromit having to save him.

Writer-director Caroline Lindy expertly weaves in horror elements into the film to challenge both Laura and the audience’s perception of themselves.

The cinematic potential of the gothic prince has captured the imagination of filmmakers and audiences over the past century.