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Horror’s Revenge: The 2026 Oscars and the Genre’s Long-Overdue Moment

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EJ Moreno on the Academy Award nominations… The 2026 Oscars will be remembered as the night horror stopped asking for respect and started receiving it. For decades, horror fans have watched the Oscars with a familiar mix of hope and resignation. Every so often, the Academy would toss the genre a bone: a technical nomination […]

Sinners makes history and breaks records with 2026 Oscar nominations

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We knew Sinners was a monumental achievement in filmmaking, but now it’s got the Oscar nominations to back that up. But that’s not the only notable moment from the 98th Academy Awards nomination morning. Covering the last year in film, the Oscars 2026 are giving love to quite a few of the fan favorites of […]

Video Review – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a perfect zombie movie

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EJ Moreno with a review for the latest 28 Years Later film… Is it too early to call 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple one of the year’s best horror films? No matter what comes out after this, we can expect to see this on many genre fans’ year-end lists, as it’s an unforgettable zombie […]

The 2025 Flickering Myth Horror Awards

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EJ Moreno and Flickering Myth honor the year in horror… Welcome to the third Flickering Myth Horror Awards, the place to spotlight the best in our beloved spooky genre. From fan-favorite horror outings to prestige heavyweights, this year saw horror go more mainstream than ever, while still keeping its indie roots. With another solid year, […]

Delightfully Bad Christmas Horror Movies for the Holiday Season

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EJ Moreno looks at the best of the worst holiday horrors… For horror fans, we all know the holiday horror trend that pops up every few years. It seems like every generation gets a batch of Christmas-themed horror movies that give us candy-coated treats. However, not every present is excellent; sometimes, these movies feel more […]

Sinners leads nominations for 31st annual Critics Choice Awards

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Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is the name on every critic’s lips this year, having an impressive turnout at this year’s Critics Choice Awards. Sinners leads the Critics Choice Awards film contenders with an impressive 17 nominations, nearly matching the record of 18 that Barbie achieved two years ago. Sinners collected a nod for Best Picture, while […]

Shortlists for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards Below-The-Line Categories revealed

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The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the shortlists for the following below-the-line film categories for the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards: Best Casting and Ensemble, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Editing, Best Hair and Makeup, Best Production Design, Best Score, Best Song, Best Sound, Best Stunt Design, and Best Visual Effects. Sinners topped […]

Video Review – Wicked: For Good is a glittered spectacle

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EJ Moreno with a video review of Wicked: For Good… The Wicked sequel is here, and it’s a spectacle. The blockbuster of the fall is impactful, but how does it stand up during the awards season? Only time will tell, but you have to be moved by what the film says through its explosive, beautiful […]

9 Characters (And Their Roles) We Need In Marvel Rivals

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EJ Moreno with nine of the most wanted Marvel Rivals fighters… Marvel Rivals is shaping up to be one of the most exciting entries into the world of hero-based multiplayer gaming. With its fast-paced action, vibrant visuals, and deep bench of iconic characters, the game already looks like a love letter to Marvel’s vast universe. […]