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The Origins of ‘Detective Pikachu’ Twist
One need look no further than the games of the late '90s to explain how Ryan Reynolds' 'Pokemon: Detective Pikachu' evolved.
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Where Those ‘Detective Pikachu’ Pokemon Have Appeared Before
It's hard to catch them all when it comes to Easter eggs for 'Pokemon: Detective Pikachu.'
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How ‘Detective Pikachu’ Will Appeal to Pokemon Newcomers
The first trailer for 'Detective Pikachu' shows that Ryan Reynolds can win over audiences who aren't familiar with Pokemon.
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Dissecting ‘Sorry to Bother You’ and Its Surprise
'Sorry to Bother You' has a twist that is impossible to predict.
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How ‘Hereditary’ Flips Steven Spielberg’s Trademark Shot
The most scary scenes in 'Hereditary' work because they adapt the movie phenomenon known as 'Spielberg face.'
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The Best ‘Tomb Raider’ Scene Isn’t From the Games
Alicia Vikander truly makes Lara Croft her own early in the film.
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‘Black Panther’: The Wonder Behind Its Final Scene
Ryan Coogler's film ends on a hopeful note that signals a bright future for franchise filmmaking.
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The ‘Last Jedi’ Moment That Defined Luke Skywalker
This quiet moment may not go down as fans' favorite, but it's perhaps the most essential.
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The Taika Waititi Movie to Watch After ‘Thor: Ragnarok’
The budget is bigger, but the quirks are the same.
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This Is the ‘Blade Runner’ Cut to Watch
Only one version truly captures the intention of director Ridley Scott after a negative test audiences reaction watered down the movie that hit theaters.
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‘It’ Is an Indictment of the 1980s
Updating the story from the '50s shifts what societal fears the monster represents.
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‘Dark Tower’ Is a Mess, but It’s Not a Failure
By keeping Stephen King close to its heart, the adaptation has not forgotten the face of its father.
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