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Normally when CinemaBlend does a staff-wide best-of list, the loudest and most aggressive arguments are about the order. Not for The Best Christmas Movies. Sure, plenty of us have #thoughts about a few festive choices being too low or too high, but the most heated conversations were all about what counts as a Christmas movie

Famous couples have always fascinated the public, and there are a number of notable pairs who are constantly making headlines. Chief among them are Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, who are known for the unconventional ways they show affection for each other. But the pair also had some struggles over the last year. And

Anyone else remember how fire the soundtracks were for the original Hunger Games trilogy? Everyone from Taylor Swift, Lorde, Coldplay to The Weeknd wrote fresh songs for the YA dystopian movies starring Jennifer Lawrence. As the countdown for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is officially underway, one of the biggest young

When one thinks about Twilight actress Kristen Stewart, one wouldn’t immediately connect her with American restaurateur Guy Fieri. And yet, they’ve shared quite a few headlines in the last couple of years. It all feels incredibly random, doesn’t it? Well, allow us to break down the full story behind how Stewart’s upcoming marriage to Dylan

It seems like there’s never a shortage of upcoming Stephen King movies and TV shows, but for one of these projects, we’ll apparently need to adjust our viewing plans for it. It was reported earlier this week that Warner Bros. Pictures intends to release the Salem’s Lot remake as a Max exclusive now rather than

Even though it’s been 19 years since Mean Girls first premiered in theaters and entered our hearts, it doesn’t mean we’ve let go of the cast of the teen comedy. You can imagine how high my nostalgic heart soared when Lindsay Lohan and the rest of the ensemble cast reunited for a Mean Girls-themed Walmart

One doesn’t need a film studies degree to understand the appeal of assassin protagonists to storytellers. As far as plot is concerned, it’s a career that is specifically about conflict, comes pre-packaged with life-or-death stakes, and inherently features elements of secrecy; with the main character, there is moral dubiousness to play around with that is

Sabrina Carpenter became a household name after appearing in the Disney Channel original series Girl Meets World. Since then, she’s starred in several films and embarked on a successful singing career. Carpenter is currently touring with Taylor Swift as part of the record-breaking Eras Tour, but that hasn’t stopped her from shouting out her Disney

As a horror fan, I annually use September and October to both watch and rewatch movies and TV shows in my favorite genre… but even I’ll admit that I went a tad overboard in 2023. After keeping track of everything I saw in theaters, streamed, and popped into my 4K player, I find myself on

MILD SPOILERS FOR FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S The world of gaming adaptations has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but one title that has been generating substantial buzz is Emma Tammi’s Five Nights At Freddy’s. Despite some harsh criticism from movie critics, the film found massive support from the loyal fanbase of the

Every October, your favorite celebrities go completely all out for Halloween, whether it be for star-studded parties, social media splendor or for the simple pleasures of playing dress up on their own terms. From Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s incredible couple costumes, to Florence Pugh embracing her Guy Fieri hair, celebrities went off for

A yearly treat for those who celebrate Halloween is the annual viewing of one of the best Disney+ movies available to stream: Hocus Pocus. This holiday icon has a fandom that, over the course of 30 years, has kept that film’s legacy alive in the limelight of cult classics that eventually got sequels. By the

Since Coming to America premiered in 1988, there are multiple behind-the-scenes stories from the cult classic that emerged over the years. There aren’t too many avid fans who don’t know about the fish-out-of-water comedy. That was until Grammy winner Nile Rodgers unleashed a secret no one ever saw coming. So as a Coming to America

In the last decade, few filmmakers have provided greater contributions to the world of cinematic horror than Mike Flanagan. From big screen features to streaming movies to miniseries, the man has demonstrated an immense skill when it comes to balancing substantial and emotional themes with monsters and supernatural forces. It’s been a wonderful thing to

Ah, the book vs. movie discourse. It will always exist when it comes to upcoming book adaptations made by Hollywood. One movie franchise set to be revisited this Thanksgiving holiday is Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games. While we wait to see how the prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, stacks up among our Hunger Games

SPOILER WARNING: The following gives away many key scenes from Skinamarink, so if you have not seen it yet, proceed with caution. The creepy and inventive plot of Skinamarink — two children trapped in their own  house with an omnipotent entity — had me so intrigued. I felt I had an obligation as a horror

Sometimes it’s important to get a reminder that fashion icons are hailed as such for a reason. That’s certainly the case with Halle Berry, who recently shared a throwback to a memorable sheer black dress she wore on the red carpet. Sheer dresses have been everywhere since Florence Pugh “freed the nipple” in 2022, but

Just a short time ago, I lived a life in which I wasn’t the slightest bit aware what Teen Witch was. Then, on a fateful Saturday afternoon, my wife fired up our Max subscription to show our daughter what might be the most accurate representation I’ve seen of a fever dream on film in my

Growing up, I spent a lot of time watching random movies on TV. For a few hours after school and even longer during summer break, I would plant myself on the couch and just watch whatever was on. One of those movies I watched multiple times as a kid was Better Off Dead, the 1985

Throughout the landscape of streaming television, the subject of the opioid crisis has risen in profile rather quickly. Series like Hulu’s Dopesick and Netflix’s Painkiller have started the process of digging into this modern problem, opening the door for narrative feature films to do the same.  The latter streaming provider/studio has seized that opportunity through

When Robert Pattinson was cast as Edward Cullen in Twilight, he won a highly coveted role that tons of Hollywood actors surely fought for. We’ve heard before that Henry Cavill was sought after to play the vampire, and Shadow & Bone’s Ben Barnes, Evil Dead’s Shiloh Fernandez and the franchise’s own Jackson Rathbone were finalists

It was almost two years ago when Kristen Stewart announced that her and Dylan Meyer were officially fiancées, and at the time, she came in hot with some unique ideas for the wedding, including the hope that Guy Fieri might officiate their nuptials. Shortly after K-Stew made her love of the Mayor of Flavortown known,

A reboot of the Highlander film franchise has been in development for years, and there talks of a remake date as far back as 2008. When Henry Cavill was announced as the new  Highlander lead, it looked like the project might be getting some traction, but that was two years ago, and we’re still waiting.

As Vanessa Hudgens and MLB baseball player Cole Tucker get ready to soon say “I do,” the High School Musical star just went untraditional with a pre-wedding tradition in the most on-brand way. Over the years, Hudgens has made it known how much she loves the Halloween holiday, so now that she’s revealed how she

As Walt Disney Animation gears up to release its newest movie, Wish, I’m still thinking about Encanto. The movie was released theatrically in November 2021, but it really found its audience on Disney+ (much like the more recent streaming hit Elemental). Though it’s still fairly recent, it’s become one of my most-watched Disney animated movies.

Sofia Coppola is undeniably a filmmaker with a distinct and unique style. Her acclaimed body of work, including films such as Lost in Translation, Marie Antoinette, and The Virgin Suicides, has consistently captivated audiences with her mesmerizing storytelling. I eagerly await her forthcoming A24 flick, Priscilla, but an unmade project holds my interest too. Before

When it comes to Hollywood, plenty of actresses, singers, and more have taken the world by storm. It could be from their legendary acting, brilliant singing, or even how they walk the runway, but one way or another, they become Hollywood it girls, the ones that everyone looks up to and wants to be. Today,

In October, I saw an early screening of Poor Things at the Chicago International Film Festival. My first impression is that it is a very weird movie, but as someone who enjoys odd movies, the strangeness is what charmed me. Emma Stone has played all types of characters, so it’s not an unexpected role for

Richard Roundtree was viewed by fans as “the first Black action hero” gracing us with his well-known role as private detective John Shaft for five movies. Yesterday, the Golden Globe nominee passed away at the age of 81 from pancreatic cancer. Celebrities like Samuel L. Jackson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more took the time to

When it comes to trailblazers in the world of movies, Richard Roundtree ranks pretty high on the list. His time as private detective John Shaft earned him the designation of being the “first Black action hero,” and he built an impressive resume of film and TV work outside of that role. Unfortunately, it’s been announced