Our country is founded on the belief that democracy is the best way to make citizens feel involved and represented, and politicians should stand for the best interests of the people. Regrettably, fascists do not believe this, as they only believe in power and subjugation of those they see as beneath them. With that in mind, it would be most unfortunate for a country run by fascists to let its people see a film that happens to prove how powerful and fair democracy can be, as that would give them certain ideas....

Only the second animated feature ever produced by Disney, 1940’sPinocchioisn’t just arguably the best animated film made by the company, it could be the greatest animated film ever made. After the success of their first film, 1937’sSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney pushed the possibilities of the medium even further with breathtaking technological innovations, unforgettable scenarios and characters, and some of the most iconic songs ever put in a Disney film....

I didn’tloveBrandon Cronenberg’s 2012 debutAntiviral, but it was a promising enough sign of things to come from the son of horror maestroDavid Cronenberg. I imagine it’s hard following in the footsteps of a famous filmmaker father, especially when you work within the same genre as dear old dad. After all,Jason Reitmandoesn’t make the kinds of movies thatIvan Reitmanmade, nor doesSofia Coppolaseem interested in followingFrancis Ford Coppola’s playbook. But like his father before him, Brandon Cronenberg is clearly interested in body horror, and with his new filmPossessor, he finally lives up to the burden of expectations that his last name unfairly demands....

Three episodes intoProject Blue Book,the frazzled, bespectacled astrophysicist Dr. J. Allen Hynek (Aidan Gillen) scribbles “possible government cover-up” into a notebook and then underlines ittwice. This is the subtly of storytelling we’re dealing with in History’s “based on true events” 1950s-set UFO thriller that takes off as clunky as a Sputnik satellite and never quite reaches orbit.Project Blue Bookunderlineseverythingtwice; character motives, plot, subplots, pseudo-science, mysteries, all repeated over and over to create a deep mystery show that also somehow holds your hand through the proceedings....

Hulu’s upcomingRunawaysseries is a little different fromThe Gifted(which also follows mutant runaways) in that they aren’t runningwiththeir parents butawayfrom them. InRunaways, based onBrian K. VaughnandAdrian Alphoma’s celebrated 2003 comic series of the same name, a group of teenagers (who were formerly friends but now can’t stand each other) have to band together after discovering that their parents are up to some weird, demonic shit. The extended trailer gives a better idea of what exactly the parents are up to, and it includes suburban basement sacrifices and the creation, it seems, of substantial powers....

The Hulu original true-crime limited seriesUnder the Banner of Heavenhas made waves this springas a philosophical and studious look into an infamous murder case that occurred in a quiet Mormon community during the 1980s. An adaptation of the novelUnder the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Hatewritten byJon Krakauer, the series is based upon the double murder of young Utah mother Brenah Lafferty (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her newborn baby daughter....

Daisy Ridleyreturns as Rey inRian Johnson’sStar Wars: The Last Jedi, bringing her feisty, Force-wielding character back in a big way. ButStar Warsfans better enjoy the on-screen moments with Ridley’s Rey while they can, because after the concluding chapter of the current trilogy, she’s probably done with the franchise. In a wide-ranging piece fromRolling Stone, Ridley (among others) chatted about her experience withStar Warsso far and what awaits audiences in the upcoming installment....

For those mourning the loss ofGame of Thronesthis summer, fear ye not. HBO’s new drama seriesSuccession, which comes fromPeep Show’sJesse Armstrong, is a worthy replacement. The setting is less fantastical, and there are generally less dragons, but the power moves, machinations, twisted family dynamics, and oodles of realpolitik in action are a delight. The series follows the powerful Roy family, led by patriarch Logan (Brian Cox), a Rupert Murdoch, media baron-type who controls an international conglomerate....

Well, I bet you didn’t see this one coming. Warner Bros. is reportedly eyeingMel Gibsonto direct theSuicide Squadsequel. PerTHR, the studio is courting Gibson for the directorial gig and is in early talks with the actor-director, who sources say is familiarizing himself with the material. The report also notes that the studio is “not being passive” in their director search, eying other candidates includingSafe HouseandLifedirectorDaniel Espinosa.Varietyreports that the studio is also eyeingRuben Fleischer(Zombieland) andJonathan Levine(Warm Bodies)....

Season 1 ofHouse on Firebrought the world of ballroom to the screen in a manner that has never been seen before. In the series brought to life by the team that producedRuPaul’s Drag Race, the lives of the House of Miyake-Mugler captures the essence of community, chosen family, and the power ballroom culture can bring to the world.From initiations to join the house to balls and inductions,House on Fireshowcased it all....

With directorMatt Reeves’The Batmanopening in movie theaters in a few days, I recently had the chance to speak withAndy Serkisabout playing Alfred Pennyworth in the hugely anticipated DC movie. During the interview, Serkis talked about how Reeves approached him for the role, what it was like working with cinematographerGreig Fraser,what shots impressed him, how he’s never seen Gotham City look so complete and how it’s a character in the movie, and why he thinks Reeves is one of the best directors working in the business....

Craving magic, myths, and adventure? A good fantasy series can act as the perfect escape, broadening your horizons and allowing you to get lost in a new, enchanting world. Sometimes, you need to fight a few monsters, cast some spells, and uncover some secrets. Luckily,Netflixhas a large library of shows that include all that and more. Can’t find what you’re looking for here? Check out our list of thebest shows on Netflixor the best fantasy shows onHuluandPrime Video....

Remakes get a bad rap. And when it comes to audience demands, few are harder to please than horror fans when it’s their favorite horror icons getting the reboot treatment. Hell, evenThe Thingwas greeted with scorn at first. But the truth is there are actually quite a few horror movie remakes worth checking out, from films likeThe ThingandThe Flythat have become more classics in their own right to the best of the more recent remake trends, there are plenty of horror movies that either found something new and interesting to do with their concepts or honored the spirit of the original film in a fun new way....