The Best Movie Scores of 2018

The film music world has been evolving in exciting ways over the last few years. But alas, such is the nature of a Top 10 listtheres a limited number of spots. Behold, the best movie scores of 2018. Dont get me wrong, this score isnt uglythere are pleasant sounds to be found throughout. But its complexity, especially in contrast toPhantom Thread, is part of what makes it so impressive. The score as a whole is haunting and sad, but not without love....

December 21, 2018 · 1 min · 174 words · Joyce Acosta

30 Canceled TV Shows That Deserve Another Shot

Compared to the 22 episodes in season 1, the final Fox season aired a measly 13. (Ominously, season 2 was also shortened down to18 episodes.] Though its viewership wasnt the worst, the show did not have the numbers for online grid television. Image via Warner Bros. And its a good thing too, as audiences clearly were nowhere near done with the Bluths. Im rooting for my co-stars and crew…, Beharie said in a statement....

December 19, 2018 · 7 min · 1350 words · Tony Reeves

The Most Iconic Movie Moments of 2018

What makes a movie great? But most memorable moviegoing experiences are marked by moments you cant get out of your head. The shark coming out of the water inJaws. Image via Sony Pictures The I am your father reveal inEmpire Strikes Back. AndTom Cruiserisking his life foryourentertainment in everyMission: Impossiblemovie. These are the scenes that made us laugh uncontrollably, sob with heartache, or shriek in terror. Image via Warner Bros....

December 19, 2018 · 2 min · 222 words · William Diaz

Oscars 2019 Shortlists Reveal Visual Effects, Foreign Film, Original Song Contenders

Check out the full list of shortlists below. DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Fifteen films will advance in the Documentary Feature category for the 91st Academy Awards. One hundred sixty-six films were originally submitted in the category. Image via Amazon Studios Members of the Documentary Branch vote to determine the shortlist and the nominees. DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT Ten films will advance in the Documentary Short Subject category for the 91st Academy Awards. One hundred four films had originally qualified in the category....

December 18, 2018 · 2 min · 293 words · Barbara Allen

Pop Culture Review: 'Doctor Strange' Will Be Cumber-Back For a Sequel

(1 is soul-crushingly bad, 10 is mind-blowingly incredible.) (See:The Spider-Man: Far From Hometrailer). And it doesn’t matter! Anywozzle, a Doctor Strange sequel, same director, same-Berbatch. The word “Strange” is right there in the name! But the character did come into his own eventually, especially in the back-half Dormammu stuff and inInfinity War. Image via Marvel Studios I do not care about the context. But holy dead mother of Anakin Skywalker, Werner Herzog is going to be in aStar Warsseries....

December 15, 2018 · 1 min · 182 words · Lisa Freeman

'A Star Is Born' and 'BlacKkKlansman' Lead SAG Nominations

And, on a personal note, the complete and total shutout ofWidowshere isinsane. Although I will say nominations-wise, the categories rarely match up 1:1 with Oscar. Check out the full list of SAG nominations below. ET / 5 p.m. PT. In addition, TNT will present a special encore of the ceremony at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT. Image via Focus Features Janice Moss JOHN PIRRUCCELLO / Det. Image via Fox Searchlight...

December 12, 2018 · 1 min · 86 words · Kevin Tucker

The 11 Biggest Box Office Surprises of 2018

2018 was a big year at the box office. Stories that maybe flew a bit under or the radar, or are simply worth repeating. So lets dig into the biggest box office surprises of 2018. It has nearlyallthe heroes together in one filmandit boasts one heck of a cliffhanger that proved genuinely shocking. And its a testament to just how big of a zeitgeist momentBlack Pantherwas. But not sinceToy Story 3has a sequel performed as spectacularly asIncredibles 2....

December 11, 2018 · 2 min · 320 words · Dr. Kyle Arias

‘The Favourite’ and ‘Black Panther’ Lead Critics Choice Awards Nominations

All three shows scored five nominations each. Check out the full list of Critics Choice Awards nominations below. The winners will be revealed at the ceremony on January 13th. Image via Universal Pictures Image via Marvel Studios Image via Warner Bros. Image via Annapurna Pictures Image via Warner Bros. Image via FX Image via HBO Image via FX Image via HBO

December 10, 2018 · 1 min · 61 words · Kellie Williams

Who Died in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’?

But one of the best things aboutAvengers: Infinity Waris how it subverted those expectations. Those heroesdidntdie the newbies did. What does dead really mean, though? In the comic book world its a very tricky and often impermanent thing. Will they be back? The deaths ofInfinity Warhappened in two very different ways. Image via Marvel Studios So up first, the traditionally-murdered victims: Any of these characters could come back. Emotionally, yes, I would obviously choose to have more Loki and Heimdall and Gamora....

December 7, 2018 · 1 min · 172 words · Cindy Watson

'Vice' and 'A Star Is Born' Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Oh HFPA, surely you jest. And somewhat surprisingly,First Manonly landed two nominations: Best Supporting Actress forClaire Foyand Best Original Score. And I would be thrilled to seeJohn David Washington’sBlacKkKlansmannomination repeat at the Oscars. They alsoreallylike the new Showtime limited seriesEscape at Dannemora. Check out the full list of Golden Globe nominations below. The ceremony will air live on NBC on Sunday, January 6th, hosted byAndy SambergandSandra Oh. Image via Netflix...

December 6, 2018 · 1 min · 101 words · Megan Newton

Here's What's Coming to Netflix in December 2018

There might even be an Avenger or two popping in to say hello. Also on the 14th, the incredible run ofVoltron: Legendary Defendercomes to a close with Season 8. Image via PBS Image via BBC America Image via Netflix Image via Marvel/Disney

December 6, 2018 · 1 min · 42 words · Ashley Edwards

‘Solo’, ‘Infinity War’, and 18 Other Films Make Visual Effects Oscars Shortlist

But aside from these absences, there are no genuine snubs to be found. The stop-motion animatedKubo and the Two Stringspreviously landed an Oscar nod in this category. Check out the full shortlist below. Nominations for the 91st Academy Awards will be announced on January 22, 2019. Image via Marvel Studios Image via Paramount Pictures Image via Warner Bros. Image via Warner Bros. Image via Universal Pictures

December 4, 2018 · 1 min · 66 words · John Parker

‘Incredibles 2’ and ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Lead Annie Awards Nominations

The 2018 Annie Awards nominations have arrived. The ceremony will be held on February 2nd. Image via Fox Searchlight Image via Fox Searchlight Image via Netflix Image via Disney/Pixar

December 3, 2018 · 1 min · 29 words · Mr. Adrian Morris