by Alisha Grauso | Oct 27, 2020 | Horror, News
No matter how many times it’s been resurrected, Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise remains beloved. Since the first movie hit theaters in 1981 we’ve gotten the original trilogy, Fede Alvarez’s 2013 movie remake, the Ash vs. Evil Dead TV series,...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 27, 2020 | Video
Release Date: December 25, 2020 Cast: Tom Hanks, Neil Sandilands, Helena Zengel, Thomas Francis Murphy, Michael Angelo Covino, Fred Hechinger Director: Paul Greengrass Synopsis: Five years after the end of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd (Hanks), a veteran...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 27, 2020 | Video
Release Date: November 13, 2020 Cast: Malin Akerman, Alec Baldwin, Bella Thorne, Kevin Connolly, Dulcé Sloan, Kevin Nash, Fortune Feimster, Alec Mapa, Julia Sandstrom Director: Paul Leyden Synopsis: When Anna Wyncomb is introduced to an underground, all-female fight...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 26, 2020 | Editorial
November finds the holiday season in full swing. Thanksgiving month is full of great movies hitting theaters, from tense horror-thrillers to action-packed comedies to poignant dramas. But what about the movie events that aren’t wide releases? The special...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 26, 2020 | Editorial
The spooky season of October might be over, but plenty of new movies are hitting theaters as the holiday season heats up. Big laughs, big scares, and big hearts are in store for this month with a number of horror movies, a few comedies, and some touching dramas on the...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 25, 2020 | Editorial
Election Day is just over a week away and it’s not an exaggeration to say this is the most important election of our lifetime. It’s been a crazy few years and the past few months have felt like an endless onslaught of political ads, emails, texts and...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 23, 2020 | Trivia
1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street ushered in a new kind of serial killer: A motormouth who cracked dad jokes and reveled in puns. Unlike his more silent brethren in Halloween and Friday the 13th, Freddy Krueger exhibited a ghoulish glee in his murderous work that...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 23, 2020 | News
Some days, there are bits and bobs of news that don’t have quite enough meat on the bone for a full article. Still, they’re cool tidbits worth getting some love. We round them up for you in our Quick Hits column. Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Reboot Currently...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 23, 2020 | Editorial
If you’ve spent any amount of time in fandom circles on Twitter, then you’ve likely run into the “Alita Army,” die-hard fans of the 2019 movie Alita: Battle Angel. Though Fox spent a hefty $170 million and more for marketing, the film...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 22, 2020 | News
Moviemaking is a fascinating process, it really is. The business of bringing fictional life to life is a challenging one, and it often requires crew members to get creative with tricks and techniques they use. Some of those tricks are ones they come up with to address...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 22, 2020 | News
After many, many years (it’s been 12) and many, many directors (it’s been seven), Sony’s long-awaited Uncharted movie is finally coming. No, really. Swear to God. In fact, not only is it in production, today, the first pictures were shared. The most...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 22, 2020 | Video
Release Date: December 25, 2020 Cast: Tom Hanks, Neil Sandilands, Helena Zengel, Thomas Francis Murphy, Michael Angelo Covino, Fred Hechinger Director: Paul Greengrass Synopsis: Five years after the end of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd (Hanks), a veteran...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 21, 2020 | Roundup
It’s a rite of passage for kids to watch at least one horror movie at too young an age, a movie that was destined to mess you up good. Real good. Nightmares, the conviction that the monster from the movie was under your bed, a tiny existential crisis, or a...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 21, 2020 | Video
Release Date: March 12, 2021 Cast: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina Director: Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada Synopsis: Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 21, 2020 | News
Hollywood was on temporary pause but productions are gearing back up, release dates continue to be tweaked in preparation for theaters reopening, and things are slowly starting to return to normal – or at least, our temporary new normal. With the entertainment...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 20, 2020 | Editorial, Horror
Even as the popularity and presence of horror movies continue to grow and more horror movies are being handed prestigious accolades, one thing remains elusive: recognition by the Academy. For the last few years, the Oscars’ continued disregard for the horror...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 20, 2020 | Disney, News
The casting of Native American princess Tiger Lily has not been without its casting controversies, such as when the very much not Native American Rooney Mara was cast as her in 2015’s Pan. Disney, however, is taking no such liberties with the role: The Wrap...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 19, 2020 | Editorial
The United States is a big, sprawling country with an enormously diverse mish-mash of cultures, tastes, and geographic predilections. Pop culture preferences can vary wildly from state to state. With October being the month that horror movies reign supreme, Kill the...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 19, 2020 | Video
Release Date: December 4, 2020 Cast: Jessica Rothe, Harry Shum Jr, Kyle Allen, Chrissie Fit, Jay Pharoah, Marielle Scott, Keala Settle Director: Marc Meyers Synopsis: Based on the powerful true love story that inspired an entire nation, All My Life follows the journey...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 16, 2020 | Trivia
Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining is simultaneously one of the most respected and criticized, one of the most loved and hated movie adaptations of all time. Hated by Stephen King and critics at the time of its release, it’s generally regarded a masterpiece...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 16, 2020 | Video
Release Date: October 23, 2020 Cast: James Badge Dale, Owen Teague, Marin Ireland, Stephen Root Director: David Britten Prior Synopsis: On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural...
by Ian Moriarty | Oct 16, 2020 | Editorial
While it predates me by a pretty decent margin, anything with Scooby-Doo was perhaps my most beloved cartoon growing up. I’ve watched every episode of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! at least half a dozen times, probably more. I would watch A Pup Named Scooby-Doo each day...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 16, 2020 | Marvel, News
The universe of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness just got a little bit bigger. Deadline reports The Baby-Sitters Club star Xochitl Gomez will join the cast of the Doctor Strange sequel. She joins a cast that already includes, of course, Benedict Cumberbatch...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 15, 2020 | Horror, News
As Jamie Lee Curtis has shown, Final Girls well past their 20s can still bring it when they want. It appears that will be the case for Neve Campbell, who was recently confirmed to be reprising her role of Sidney Prescott in Scream 5. It may have been nine years since...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 15, 2020 | News
Some days, there are bits and bobs of news that don’t have quite enough meat on the bone for a full article. Still, they’re cool tidbits worth getting some love. We round them up for you in our Quick Hits column. A ‘Star Wars’ LEGO Holiday Special Is...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 15, 2020 | Editorial, Horror
It’s October, which means we’re smack in the midst of the spooky season before Halloween. And spooky season means horror movies. Even people who aren’t normally horror fans at any other time of year get into the spirit of scares and screams right...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 14, 2020 | News
Director Ridley Scott and actor Joaquin Phoenix are joining forces again for historical epic Kitbag, with Phoenix set to play French military commander and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Deadline broke the news. The film is set for 20th Century Studios under Disney, as...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 14, 2020 | News
Hollywood was on temporary pause but productions are gearing back up, release dates continue to be tweaked in preparation for theaters reopening, and things are slowly starting to return to normal – or at least, our temporary new normal. Entertainment news...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 14, 2020 | Video
Release Date: November 20, 2020 Cast: Nicholas Cage, Frank Grillo, Tony Jaa, Alain Moussi, Frank Grillo, Rick Yune, Marie Avgeropoulos, Juju Chan Director: Dimitri Logothetis Synopsis: An ancient order of Jiu Jitsu fighters faces a vicious race of alien invaders in an...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 14, 2020 | Video
Release Date: December 30, 2020 Cast: Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Meagan Good, Diego Boneta, Josh Helman, Jin Au-Yeung, Ron Perlman, Jannik Schümann, Aaron Beelner Director: Paul W.S. Anderson Synopsis: When Lt. Artemis and her loyal...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 13, 2020 | Roundup
This week, The Nightmare Before Christmas turns 27 years old. The beloved film has withstood the test through which time runs all movies, its stop-motion animation and iconic, infectious songs holding up as well today as they did almost three decades ago. The success...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 13, 2020 | News
After being in development for some time, Warner Bros. has officially greenlit Mad Max: Fury Road spinoff Furiosa and cast Anya Taylor-Joy (Split, Peaky Blinders, Emma.) in the lead as a younger Furiosa. The project was confirmed by Deadline. Director George Miller...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 12, 2020 | Editorial
It was recently announced that Gal Gadot is playing Cleopatra in a new movie directed by Patty Jenkins and written by Laeta Kalogridis. Cleopatra led a fascinating life, ascending the throne at age 18, kicking her brother out of their co-rulership, and coming to power...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 12, 2020 | Video
Release Date: February 26, 2021 Cast: Max Harwood, Lauren Patel, Richard E. Grant, Sharon Horgan, Sarah Lancashire, Shobna Gulati, Ralph Ineson, Samuel Bottomley, Ramzan Miah, Zane Alsaroori Director: Jonathan Butterell Synopsis: Inspired by true events, the film...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 12, 2020 | News
For those who miss seeing Sandra Bullock in rom-coms, I bring tidings of great joy on this day: The Wrap reports that Bullock is set to star in and produce rom-com adventure The Lost City of D. Brothers Adam and Aaron Nee, who are helming the Masters of the Universe...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 12, 2020 | Video
December 25, 2020 Cast: Carey Mulligan, Laverne Cox, Bo Burnham, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Molly Shannon, Angela Zhou, Alison Brie, Connie Britton Director: Emerald Fennell Synopsis: From visionary director Emerald Fennell (Killing...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 12, 2020 | News
Gal Gadot has found her next vehicle and it will find her teaming back up with Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins. Deadline reports that Paramount won the bidding war for Cleopatra, a historical drama that will find Gadot in the titular role and Jenkins in the...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 9, 2020 | News
Some days, there are bits and bobs of news that don’t have quite enough meat on the bone for a full article. Still, they’re cool tidbits worth getting some love. We round them up for you in our Quick Hits column. First Trailer For ‘The Stand’ Limited...
by Ian Moriarty | Oct 9, 2020 | Editorial
I’d say about twice a year I get the notion in my head that I’m gonna make a stop motion movie. I get really enthusiastic, break out the pliers and loops, roll out the clay, and build a little guy that looks somewhat presentable in a melty sorta way. Then usually...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 8, 2020 | Marvel, News
Fun news on the Marvel front: THR is reporting that Benedict Cumberbatch will be appearing in the third Marvel Spider-Man movie as Doctor Strange. It looks like Tom Holland is getting his wish. It’s an interesting move and one that will reportedly put Strange in...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 7, 2020 | News
Hollywood was on temporary pause but productions are gearing back up, release dates continue to be tweaked in preparation for theaters reopening, and things are slowly starting to return to normal – or at least, our temporary new normal. Entertainment news...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 7, 2020 | Horror, News
Three years after co-starring in barrier-breaking, race-tackling horror movie Get Out, Allison Williams is reteaming with Blumhouse, this time for tech horror thriller M3GAN. The news comes courtesy of Deadline. Williams will not only star in the film, but also...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 6, 2020 | Horror, News
If you thought the Resident Evil movie franchise was officially wrapped up and would take a lengthy break after 2016’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, you’d be wrong. Deadline reports that, just four years after Milla Jovovich’s final turn in the...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 6, 2020 | Video
Release Date: January 15, 2021 Cast: Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong’o, Diane Kruger, Penélope Cruz, Sebastian Stan, Edgar Ramírez, Bingbing Fan, Jason Wong, Leo Staar, Raphael Acloque Director: Simon Kinberg Synopsis: When a top-secret weapon falls into...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 5, 2020 | Editorial, Horror
When it comes to the horror genre, there’s something for everyone. Everything from family-friendly spoopy movies to flat-out terrifying tours de force are on the table when it comes to horror movies. Some people can’t handle it, but for those who can,...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 5, 2020 | News
Like most actors, Ryan Reynolds has had some missteps in his career and been involved in projects he’d rather forget. Unlike other actors, however, Reynolds acknowledges it. It’s rare to see an actor reference a bad project from their past with most...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 5, 2020 | Video
Release Date: December 11, 2020 Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Taika Waititi, Jodie Comer, Channing Tatum, Joe Keery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lil Rel Howery, Britne Oldford, Owen Burke, Aaron W Reed Director: Shawn Levy Synopsis: In Twentieth Century Fox’s epic adventure-comedy “Free...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 5, 2020 | Interview
Read this in a movie trailer narrator voice: This December, one man will save us from no new tentpole boredom. One movie will give us the romance and spectacle we’ve been missing. That man…is Ryan Reynolds. That movie…is Free Guy. Free Guy follows...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 2, 2020 | DC, News
Here’s some movement on the DCEU front for DC fans: THR reports Billy Crudup is in talks to come on board The Flash as Barry Allen’s father, Dr. Henry Allen – again. You may wonder why I said “again.” It’s because this would be the second...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 2, 2020 | Roundup
We have a tradition here on Atom Insider: Giving a shout-out to some of our friends around these here internet parts holding it down in the realm of movie journalism and pop culture. Each week, we’ll bring you a hand-picked selection of the most thought-provoking...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 2, 2020 | News
Some days, there are bits and bobs of news that don’t have quite enough meat on the bone for a full article. Still, they’re cool tidbits worth getting some love. We round them up for you in our Quick Hits column. Gender-Flipped ‘She’s All That’...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 1, 2020 | Editorial
Looking back through the decades at the movies that resonated with audiences each year is always a little bit like taking a quick trip back through history and getting the temperature of the zeitgeist of the time. It’s also interesting in that feelings about...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 1, 2020 | Video
Release Date: October 16, 2020 Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Jessica Henwick, Michael Rooker, Ellen Hollman, Ariana Greenblatt, Melanie Zanetti, Amali Golden, Larry Cedar, Tasneem Roc, Damien Garvey Director: Michael Matthews Synopsis: Seven years after the...
by Alisha Grauso | Oct 1, 2020 | Marvel, News
Well, here’s a fun bit of news for Spider-Man fans: According to THR, Jamie Foxx will be reprising his role as Spidey villain Electro, this time in the MCU. Foxx, who played Max Dillon, a.k.a. Electro in Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 back in 2014, is...
by Alisha Grauso | Sep 30, 2020 | News
Hollywood may be obsessed with movie musical biopics in recent years, but a new biopic is in development that has a fascinating twist: a movie about the making of a movie. Francis and the Godfather is set to be a drama about the infamous behind-the-scenes battles that...
by Alisha Grauso | Sep 30, 2020 | Marvel, News
After a lengthy search, Marvel has finally cast one of its most-anticipated upcoming roles: Kamala Khan, a.k.a. Ms. Marvel. Deadline broke the news that the studio has chosen newcomer Iman Vellani to star in its Ms. Marvel series, with the character already confirmed...
by Alisha Grauso | Sep 30, 2020 | News
Hollywood was on temporary pause but productions are gearing back up, release dates continue to be tweaked in preparation for theaters reopening, and things are slowly starting to return to normal – or at least, our temporary new normal. Entertainment news...
by Kaitlyn Nickol | Sep 29, 2020 | Roundup
Halloween is hands down my favorite day of the year. First of all, it’s settled in the perfect season: crisp autumn weather and colorful, crunchy leaves invite you to take a brisk stroll through the park or roast yummy s’mores around a fire. Then, of course, there are...
by Alisha Grauso | Sep 29, 2020 | Featured
Halloween is right around the corner and that means we’re now entering the time of year when theaters are packed full of spooky and scary movies and horror-themed special events are rereleasing in theaters. This year is no exception, and even with theaters not...
by Alisha Grauso | Sep 29, 2020 | Disney, News
Disney’s live-action remake train continues to barrel down the tracks. So successful has it been that Deadline reports it’s already developing the first live-action remake sequel to one of its most successful movies to date: The Lion King. What’s...