by Jonathan Barkan | Jul 6, 2020 | Editorial, Horror
COVID-19 rages on, the quarantining continues, and you damn well better believe that my “Movies I’ve Seen This Year” spreadsheet is growing almost as fast as the social distancing catastrophe that is my hair. With theaters uncertain and drive-ins the closest we’re...
by Alisha Grauso | Jul 2, 2020 | DC, News
DC has been in the news often lately, and mostly for good reasons. There was the news that Zack Snyder is being handed a cool $20-30 million to finish his infamous SnyderCut for release on HBO Max next year. He also released the first tease of it not long ago. There...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 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. Ron Howard Gives An Update On The ‘Willow’...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 2, 2020 | Editorial
We’re restarting 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...
by Ian Moriarty | Jul 2, 2020 | Disney, Editorial
Over the past few years, Disney has been systematically remaking their classic animated movies in live-action. With a number of other live-action adaptations in the works, it seems it’s only a matter of time before we see a remake for all the classic Disney films, and...
by Alisha Grauso | Jul 1, 2020 | Editorial, Marvel
The various on-screen incarnations of Spider-Man have varied wildly in terms of quality, with some Spider-Man movies being some of the best examples we have of the comic book movie genre and others best left to the ash heap of history. Certain scenes have perfectly...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 30, 2020 | Editorial
4th of July weekend will be different this year. For starters, we’re not able to go out and gather in large groups like we normally do, and nor are there any big movies hitting theaters. But many of us can at least have backyard BBQs or pool parties in small...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 30, 2020 | News
2020 has been the weirdest year ever. It hath giveth and it have taketh away – a lot, actually. But it has given us some small good things. One of those things is the news that an animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is on the way. THR broke the news....
by Lisa Konen | Jun 30, 2020 | Featured
We’re all excited for life to get back to normal, or at least some semblance of normal, and that includes doing the things we love like returning to the movies (obvi). But, we also want to make sure that we’re staying safe and...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 29, 2020 | Marvel, News
There’s an oft-quoted exchange in Captain America: Civil War where a teenage Peter Parker is swinging around as Spider-Man during the airport battle and his extreme youth is exposed: Spider-Man: Hey guys, you ever see that really old movie, Empire Strikes...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 29, 2020 | News
More and more fans are starting to get on board with the idea of Robert Pattinson as Batman and the hype is building in general. There was that first look at the Batman costume that intrigued everyone, and director Matt Reeves confirming – oh, happy day! – The Batman...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 28, 2020 | Video
Release Date: December 25, 2020 Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Audra McDonald, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Brenda Nicole Moorer, Marlon Wayans, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Kimberly Scott Director: Liesl Tommy Synopsis: Following the rise of Aretha...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 26, 2020 | Video
Release Date: August 14, 2020 Director: Ric Roman WaughCast: Morena Baccarin, Gerard Butler, Scott Glenn, David Denman, Brandon Quinn, Hayes Mercure, Andrew Bachelor, Gary Weeks, Rick Pasqualone, Joshua Mikel Synopsis: A family fights for survival as a planet-killing...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 26, 2020 | News
The ’90s are coming back strong. Disaster movies are making a comeback, fashion trends are returning full circle, and now, one of the most popular animated series of the decade is being turned into a live-action movie. The Magic School Bus is in development as a...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 26, 2020 | Disney, News
Here’s a fun bit of news for a Friday: Margot Robbie is reportedly attached to star in a brand-new Pirates of the Caribbean movie from Disney. THR broke the story. Even more exciting, Christina Hodson has been tapped to write the script for the film. Hodson is...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 26, 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. Gerard Butler Says Another ‘Olympus...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 26, 2020 | Editorial
Independence Day is right around the corner. This year will be a little different, with states and cities in various stages of reopening. Among other changes, it’s the first 4th of July weekend without a big movie hitting our screens in decades. Even with new...
by Ian Moriarty | Jun 25, 2020 | Editorial
As coronavirus restrictions are slowly lifted and movie theaters begin to open with new and improved safety procedures in place, we’re seeing classic titles making their return to the big screen. As a lead-up to the new movies slated for later this summer, Disney is...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 25, 2020 | News
The ’90s were a glorious time. Economic stability, Tamagotchi toys, girl and boy bands, grunge and gangsta rap, Saved By the Bell, and, most importantly, disaster movies. Much like many things with the ’90s, it appears that disaster flicks are making a...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 24, 2020 | Editorial
We have one week left in Pride Month 2020. While this year’s celebrations may seem a bit more subdued thanks to the country still being partially shut down and many Pride marches blending into or making way for Black Lives Matter marches, it doesn’t mean...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 24, 2020 | News
Hollywood was on temporary pause but productions are gearing back up, new releases are soon to hit theaters, and things are slowly starting to return to normal – or at least, our temporary new normal. Entertainment news has once again begun to drop with regularity. In...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 24, 2020 | News
There’s been plenty of buzz in the past month about the DCEU and, more specifically, Henry Cavill’s uncharted future in it. It seemed for a while that in the upheaval and new direction with the franchise post-Justice League that Cavill was out as contract...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 23, 2020 | News
It’s well-established that Keanu Reeves is the best. Sure, he has arguably the most unique career Hollywood has ever seen, but more than that, he’s just a genuinely good person. Stories abound of his down-to-earth and extremely chill interactions with...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 23, 2020 | Editorial
Summer blockbusters. If you’re younger than 45 years old, then you’ve never known a summer without them. If you’re like me, your childhood and teenage years were defined by the glorious three-month stretch of summer vacation with big-budget tentpole...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 22, 2020 | DC, News
Michael Keaton, man. What a career resurgence he’s had in the past few years. He may have been nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award for Birdman, but he’s also been doing steady work in superhero films. His turn as Adrian Toomes/Vulture in Spider-Man:...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 22, 2020 | News
Joel Schumacher, the notable veteran director whose credits included The Lost Boys, Falling Down, St. Elmo’s Fire and two Batman movies, has died at 80. His death comes after a year-long battle with cancer. Born August 29, 1939 in New York City, Schumacher grew...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 22, 2020 | Video
Release Date: July 17, 2020 Director: Natalie KrinskyCast: Dacre Montgomery, Molly Gordon, Bernadette Peters, Suki Waterhouse, Geraldine Viswanathan, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Megan Ferguson, Phillipa Soo, Arturo Castro, Taylor Hill Synopsis: What if you saved a souvenir from...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 21, 2020 | Video
Release Date: September 18, 2020 Cast: Gemma Arterton, Matthew Goode, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Daniel Brühl, Ralph Fiennes, Djimon Hounsou, Charles Dance, Stanley Tucci, Tom Hollander, Rhys Ifans Director: Matthew Vaughn Synopsis: As a collection of history’s worst...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 19, 2020 | Editorial
This year, Juneteenth will be a particularly poignant day. Some of you may have heard of the day before now, while others reading this may not know of it. If you’re in that latter group, allow me to give you a quick crash course. Juneteenth is the unofficial...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 18, 2020 | News
We haven’t seen an Edgar Wright movie since 2017 and, thanks to COVID-19, we won’t see another hitting theaters until April 2021 when Last Night in SoHo is released. But Wright already has his next project lined up, and it’s a damned interesting one....
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 18, 2020 | DC, News
After years of it not happening, a global pandemic and Hollywood shutdown accomplished what multiple petitions and online campaigns could not: A few weeks ago, it was announced the “Snyder Cut” of Justice League is coming to HBO Max. Today, Zack Snyder...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 17, 2020 | Editorial
For many of us, some of our earliest childhood memories can be tied to movies, whether it’s watching a favorite flick for the first time or forming a great memory with others. Dads are often ones who help make those memories, introducing us to their own...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 17, 2020 | News
Much like her co-star Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart has had an interesting and eclectic career since leaving the Twilight franchise in the rearview mirror. Her resume is littered with introspective indies, strange little gems, and the occasional tentpole flick...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 16, 2020 | Editorial
We’re right at the midpoint of Pride Month, and for the last two weeks, the LGBTQ+ community, queer activists and allies have been marching peacefully all over the country. It’s a great time to read up on the history of Pride, why the queer community and...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 16, 2020 | Video
Release Date: TBD Summer 2020 Cast: Gang Dong-won, Lee Jung-hyun Director: Yeon Sang-ho Synopsis: Four years after South Korea’s total decimation in TRAIN TO BUSAN, the zombie thriller that captivated audiences worldwide, acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho brings us...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 16, 2020 | DC, News
Everything’s a little topsy-turvy this year and while things are slowly, maybe, sort of getting back to normal in some parts of the country, large-scale events like concerts and conventions are still off the table. That means film festivals are going digital and...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 12, 2020 | News
After months of will they/won’t they speculation, it’s official: Warner Bros. has decided to bump the release date of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet back by two weeks to July 31st. There was always about a 50/50 chance that it would happen, so, while...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 12, 2020 | Editorial
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen sustained peaceful protests, with tens of thousands of people marching for the #BlackLivesMatter movement. While the protests initially were catalyzed by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police, the protests since...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 12, 2020 | News
A few weeks ago, the Academy announced that it would be making some changes that would impact the Oscars, voting requirements, and other areas. Today, one of those changes was announced, and it’s significant. The Academy is launching “Aperture 2025,”...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 10, 2020 | Editorial
2020, I think I’m safe in saying, has collectively been the weirdest year of our lives. And not just here in the United States, but all over the world. Here in the U.S., however, we’ve experienced a decade’s worth of historical events in the first...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 9, 2020 | Disney, News
Movie musicals are in right now, one of the hottest genres in Hollywood. It seems like almost every major studio has one recently under its belt or is in the process of developing one or more musicals. Disney is leading the pack, first with its live-action remakes of...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 9, 2020 | Editorial
June is Pride Month, and with everything happening in America right now, Pride feels more important than ever. The intersection of Black Lives Matter protests and Pride marches all across the country are a clarion call to the reality we can no longer afford to...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 9, 2020 | Video
Release Date: August 21, 2020 Director: Dean ParisotCast: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Samara Weaving, Brigette Lundy-Paine, William Sadler, Hal Landon Jr., Kid Cudi, Beck Bennett, Erinn Hayes, Holland Taylor Synopsis: The stakes are higher than ever for the...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 8, 2020 | Editorial
Last week, I compiled a starter list of some excellent and thought-provoking pieces by Black film critics writing about Black films. Watching movies from Black filmmakers is vital to fully understand cinema and the world at large, but reading the thoughts of Black...
by Jonathan Barkan | Jun 8, 2020 | Editorial, Horror
With everything that’s going on in the world now, capturing those little moments of escapism can be more important than ever. With celebrities and brands and companies and more all taking a stand for equality, we all need to recognize that we are still human and the...
by Alisha Grauso | Jun 3, 2020 | Editorial
This week, our country has reached a tipping point. Hundreds of #BlackLivesMatter protests have organized and marched in dozens of cities across the country in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Between media coverage and the videos and testimonials of...
by Alisha Grauso | May 29, 2020 | Horror, News
Now that Universal has gotten that whole Dark Universe thing out of its system, it appears to be on the right track with how it wants to handle updating its Universal Classic Monster movies for a new generation. Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man was a critical...
by Editorial Staff | May 29, 2020 | Editorial
There are few things more fun than a good old-fashioned trivia night at your local bar. A few beers, some whiskey and vodka, a plate of bar food and some friends always make for a great time, but it’s even better when you throw in a trivia contest. Since most of...
by Alisha Grauso | May 29, 2020 | News
For the past decade, Hollywood has been in the middle of a resurgence of movie musicals, particularly Broadway adaptations with a sprinkling of original musicals in between. The next Broadway musical to get the feature film treatment is Fiddler on the Roof and it has...
by Alisha Grauso | May 28, 2020 | News
This past February, Paramount released Sonic the Hedgehog and the movie blew up, praised by critics and becoming a smash hit at the box office. Although its run was unfortunately cut short after a month thanks to the global pandemic shutting down theaters everywhere,...
by Alisha Grauso | May 28, 2020 | Interview
On Friday, May 29, The Vast of Night hits Amazon Prime. While it’s currently playing in drive-in theaters, its release on Prime is exciting as it will give a broader audience the chance to see Andrew Patterson’s debut film. And they should see it. Vast is...
by Alisha Grauso | May 28, 2020 | DC, News
Plenty of ink has been spilled and pixels dedicated to dissecting the Zack Snyder portion of the DCEU. Regardless of how people feel about him or his movies, however, they’re more likely to agree that Henry Cavill has never quite had a chance to shine as he...
by Alisha Grauso | May 27, 2020 | Editorial
Let’s talk about something I’ve been lately pondering (not for the first time): It’s time for us to retire the phrase “guilty pleasure.” In the two and a half months that we’ve been under quarantine, I’ve noticed something...
by Editorial Staff | May 27, 2020 | News
Hollywood may have hit a temporary pause, but it’s slowly starting to look ahead. As actors continue to promote upcoming movies now on VOD or hitting home entertainment early and productions gear themselves to start back up later this year, things are slowly...
by Alisha Grauso | May 27, 2020 | Editorial, Horror
Horror movies are meant to do one thing: scare us silly. They serve as cautionary tales, outlets for anxiety, excuses to cuddle closer on a date, and manifestations of our fears both real and imagined. It’s hard to picture the movie monsters of our...
by Alisha Grauso | May 27, 2020 | News
Back in March, I wrote an article about the craziest stunts Tom Cruise has ever done for a movie. At the time, I jokingly wrote, “It really feels like the Mission: Impossible franchise, which I love with all my heart, is just Tom Cruise jumping from an...
by Alisha Grauso | May 27, 2020 | Marvel, News
Some people have used their time during quarantine to read more books, watch more movies and TV, learn a new skill. You can’t scroll through Instagram without tripping over a picture of someone showing off the sourdough loaf they baked. Many others are adopting...
by Alisha Grauso | May 26, 2020 | News
I’ve never understood the upset about movie remakes – or in this case, a “remakequel,” not seeing remakes as detracting from the original versions of films but complementing them. Remaking a beloved film or picking up with a sequel thirty years...
by Alisha Grauso | May 22, 2020 | News
After what seems like centuries, even if it’s only been just over two months, we’ve finally gotten a new trailer for a tentpole movie hitting theaters soon – well, soonish. Warner Bros. dropped the first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s...
by Alisha Grauso | May 21, 2020 | News
Adaptations and remakes, whether of remakes of classic films or movie adaptations of beloved books, is always an ambitious undertaking. Doing it on the grand spectacle tentpole scale of Dune, however, is a whole other challenge entirely. Frank Herbert’s seminal...
