While the chameleonic Jake Gyllenhaal has appeared in some of the best films of the past 25 years, there have been more than a few head-scratching misfires along the way. With Velvet Buzzsaw continuing to confound even his biggest fans, let's break down some of the star's highs and lows.
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Maybe it's a mom putting her baby's life at risk or a dad stopping his son from pursuing his dreams. Or maybe the parents are just straight-up homicidal. Whether they're letting loose with emotional abuse or trying to give their kids a permanent timeout, these are the worst parents in movie history.
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There was no shortage of superheroes on the big screen in 2018, but one distinctively garbed Merc with a Mouth stood head and shoulders above them all. It didn't make the most money or earn the most awards, but here's why Deadpool 2 was the best superhero movie of the year.
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It sounds like there's a new king of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Watching Hulk and Thor fight is probably going to be the best part of Thor: Ragnarok. Who usually wins when they fight?
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Some say that Netflix is contributing to a "new golden age" of standup, one which we haven't seen since George Carlin and Eddie Murphy dominated in the '80s. With tons of quality offerings, here are the cream of the crop — the laugh-out-loud funniest comedy specials on Netflix right now.
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Few actors have left as indelible a mark on Hollywood as Samuel L. Jackson. Of course, not all the movies in his impressive filmography are created equal. To help you sort the finer moments from the more forgettable entries, here are the five best and five worst Samuel L. Jackson movies.
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There are dozens if not hundreds of alternate versions of Spider-Man out there, and more than a few of them are worth taking note of, whether it's because they're secretly really good, or just really, really weird.
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While plenty of Netflix originals have gotten positive buzz, some of them have flown under the radar without much fanfare. If you've already finished hits like Ozark, The Crown, and Narcos, grab some popcorn, settle in, and check out these underrated Netflix originals.
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There are more channels, more streaming services, and more programs than ever. From sitcoms and dramas about the afterlife to families trying to survive the ghosts of childhood trauma and satirical presentations of the rich and famous in the City of Angels, here are the best TV shows of 2018.
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The Golden Globes are supposed to be the fun, unpredictable, and occasionally even edgy cousin to the Academy's annual ceremony, and 2019's entry certainly did not disappoint on that front. Let's look back on the big night, and talk about the five best and five worst moments from the ceremony.
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We decided to take another look at some of the most critically condemned Netflix Originals -- and we've found that there's still a lot to love. Here's a reappraisal of the Netflix series that critics were totally wrong about, and why.
Read MoreWelcome to the holiday from hell. Universal Pictures gave the world a most terrifying gift bright and early on Christmas morning: the very first trailer for Jordan Peele's Us. The film stars Winston Duke and Lupita Nyong'o as a couple who get more than they bargained for on a family vacation.
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Sometimes the best comedic actors falter on SNL, while an athlete or musician can prove surprisingly funny, and people you're certain will bomb find a way to hold their own. In celebration of one of television's great institutions, here's the best and worst hosts to ever step on the SNL stage.
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From the franchise's animated beginnings through 2018's prequel installment and soft reboot Bumblebee, get ready to relive all the highs and lows of one of Hollywood's most successful film series, and see how all the theatrically released Transformers movies stack up against each other.
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A vessel this large can only turn its rudder so fast, and it's bound to have a few barnacles still clinging to its hull. If you're prepared for spoilers, continue full speed ahead past all these puns to find out the five best and five worst things about Aquaman.
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Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is finally here, and it is — in a word — amazing. With a few tweaks, the next entry in the Spider-Verse saga could be even better. Here are some aspects which the filmmakers totally nailed, and some which left a little room for improvement.
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Just because these releases may not have been afforded the attention they deserved the first time around, that doesn't mean fans can't go back and discover them now — and we're here to make that journey a bit easier by looking back and rounding up the best Willem Dafoe movies you haven't seen.
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As usual, the Netflix lineup in December will feature a huge variety of programming, with everything from cooking shows to raunchy comedies to — yup — plenty of Christmas movies. Here's a quick look at the best of the new arrivals coming to Netflix in December 2018.
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There are (bat) signals everywhere that Ben Affleck is out as the DCEU's Batman. So based on the information we've got — and all those Bat-rumors — let's take a look at the five best, and five worst, actors that could replace him in the role.
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The Fantastic Beasts sequel has moments that fit right into the mold of the World of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but there are just as many wonky plot points and character development issues that make the film feel like any other humdrum CGI-heavy fantasy movie. Here's a look at the highs and lows.
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If you get brutal, pull out your machete, and start hacking away, eventually each decade will have one classic horror film left standing — one that pushed boundaries, impacted pop culture, and was just plain awesome.
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Riverdale is an undeniable hit, and there's a lot about the show that really works when it's firing on all cylinders. As with anything, though, there are also plenty of things that don't quite land. To appreciate them both, it's time to talk about the five best and five worst things about the show.
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You've seen Tom Hardy's biggest hits, but they offer just a small taste of this talented actor's wildly impressive resume. If you're interested in getting a firsthand look at more of his work, there are couple dozen other films in his filmography you might want to check out.
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No matter how big a budget or talented a team, sometimes good special effects aren't in the cards for a movie. Even good movies sometimes drop the ball and foist a historically bad visual atrocity upon viewers' eyes. Get ready to read up on the worst special effects fails in popular movies.
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People love to talk about the worst of things, and bad Disney films are a common subject. Not every film deserves its reputation, and it's often worthwhile to check out a film and judge for yourself. Here is a selection of Disney movies you probably haven't bothered to watch, but probably should.
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Many upcoming high-profile films and TV series have already scheduled their debuts, and even released trailers to the public at large. Unfortunately, some of them look pretty lame. You heard it here first — these are fated to be the worst movies and television programs of 2019.
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