Selma isn't a film that will be shown in grade school history classes. But it's the film that *should* be shown in grade school history classes.
Read More »‘Blackhat’ is a stunning disappointment and waste
While 'Blackhat' does hacking well and hints at the depths of cyberterrorism and a dichotomy of tangible and virtual threats, it's primarily a stylish but dull thriller that never quite satisfies.
Read More »Tim Burton’s ‘Big Eyes’ turns the gaze back onto you
Despite having all the elements of one, 'Big Eyes' isn't a very Tim Burton-esque film but more a straight-up biopic that effectively allows stars Christoph Waltz and Amy Adams to display their acting chops.
Read More »The 10 Must-See Movies of 2015
We may only be scratching the surface of what 2015 has to offer, but part of the fun of fandom is anticipation. Here are the 10 films that we at Pop Mythology are most anticipating for next year.
Read More »12 movies for when you feel trapped in life
Here are twelve movies to watch when you feel stuck or trapped in any life situation. They will provide you with the lessons and inspirations that you need to power up and break free.
Read More »Benson Lee’s ‘Seoul Searching’ finds what it’s looking for at Sundance Film Festival
Benson Lee is a filmmaker I've had the great pleasure of working with on numerous occasions, so I was thrilled to learn that his newest film, Seoul Searching, was chosen as part of the Premiere Lineup in the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
Read More »‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’ leaves us hungry for more
'Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' confidently delivers on its themes, even as it holds back its biggest, boldest statements for the next film.
Read More »‘Big Hero 6’ is good but not quite big or hero enough
'Big Hero 6' is the new toy your kid will love intensely for a week and break in a month. Or the new big kid toy smartphone that will be obsolete next year.
Read More »‘Interstellar’ reaches to the edge of what is possible in sci-fi film
'Interstellar' is that rare epic where the ideas and execution are so enthralling that we are eager to view its missteps as simply part of the journey.
Read More »The dazzling ‘Birdman’ masterfully blurs the lines between fiction and reality
'Birdman' is one of those rare films in which characters, setting, plot, music, humor, dialogue, imagery, and even meta-textual elements fit perfectly together.
Read More »‘Star Wars Rebels’ proves that Disney *gets* what makes the mythology work
If 'Star Wars Rebels' is any indication, Disney understands exactly what made the original trilogy so great. The Force is strong in this one.
Read More »‘Fury’ is full of sound and fury, signifying nothing
'Fury' is similar to war itself: it's grim, relentless, filled with stark and stunning visuals, a lot of people die, and ultimately there is little to no meaning.
Read More »‘Gone Girl’ is everything we expect from David Fincher
While the twisted story of 'Gone Girl' takes some effective stabs at meaning, it's most enjoyed when looked at for what it is, a story.
Read More »‘Saw’ to get 10th anniversary theatrical run this Halloween
Saw was pretty much the film that kicked off the current torture horror craze, and this Halloween, on the movie's 10th anniversary, Lionsgate will be re-releasing the film in theaters for a special, limited run.
Read More »‘The Maze Runner’ stumbles but keeps moving
Although not entirely novel or even logical, the world of 'The Maze Runner' maintains momentum through its slow bits and cliches.
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