It’s no surprise that Black people have historically been poorly represented in horror films, whether they are killed off in the first five minutes or simply lack depth and development. However, there have been times when writers and directors have brought Black characters to the…
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It’s common for people to discuss their favorite Halloween movies, but television episodes don’t typically get the same love. The Scout staff has created a list of its favorite spooky episodes from a variety of shows, including live-action and animated picks. “Abbott Elementary”: “Candy Zombies”…
“Joker: Folie à Deux” premiered Oct. 4, and to put it simply: no one saw it. Domestically, the movie made about $38.7 million on opening weekend, which is disappointing, to say the least. Since then, revenue has failed to meet expectations. With Joaquin Phoenix reprising…
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is a reality TV series based on the drama of a group of women composing what is known as MomTok. Yes, the ones that went viral on TikTok. There’s no need to beat around the bush — this show…
After 36 years, the cult classic “Beetlejuice” is back on the silver screen. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is the legacy sequel to one of the most popular Tim Burton franchises. The Deetz family returns to Winter River, and things get wacky — albeit very slowly. Boring, elongated…
After decades of flops, “Alien: Romulus” births life back into the franchise. “Alien,” released in 1979, offered a unique spin on the sci-fi and horror genres. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film seems like a simple scary monster movie at first glance; however, you start…
Following her award-winning directorial debut, Rose Glass has returned with her sophomore film “Love Lies Bleeding.” Produced by A24, the indie movie studio behind “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and “Midsommar,” among others, this new motion picture had audiences on the edge of their seats…
The 2025 Oscars may have a frontrunner, and this year’s Oscars have yet to even happen. After being delayed in November due to the actor’s strike, the highly anticipated “Dune: Part Two” was released on March 1, and it is sci-fi excellence. “Dune” (2021) was…
After much anticipation, season one of the live-action adaptation of the legendary animated show “Avatar: The Last Airbender” came to Netflix on Feb. 22. Fans were worried about the show’s release for multiple reasons. The 2010 film “The Last Airbender” left much to be desired…
Five months after the first trailer’s release, the star-studded film “Argylle” reached theaters on Feb. 2. Headlined by a stacked cast featuring Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill and Sam Rockwell, “Argylle” was poised to be the first blockbuster of 2024. Instead, it made just $18…