Awesome Movies

Jason Momoa plays Declan Harp, a half-Irish, half-Native American, all-Badass hellbent on taking down the fur trade. We’re pretty sure Khal Drogo would have taken down the bear in The Revenant without flinching. Series premieres 1/20/17 on Netflix.

“Giant Baby Monster cannot be stopped by man, but only with another monster! The spirits of combat demand it is so!” CineFix replaced the King of Monsters with baby Adam from Honey I Blew Up the Kid. Let. Him. Nap.

It may seem like movie essayist Now You See It has run out of ideas. But his analysis of how milk is used in movies is actually insightful. When used well, milk can become an extension of a character, set the tone or signify a transformation.

(Gore) Kevin McAllister and John McClane try to fend off Jason Voorhees, gremlins and more goons in this Holiday-themed edit from mega movie mashup maker Antonio Maria Da Silva. Kevin would never have survived the final boss. Not without Batman’s help.

CineFix promotes Vudu’s new cache of free movies by highlighting three great examples of visual characterization: repeated or contrasting actions, props, lighting and more that reveal a character’s inner state. Naturally, all three movies are free on Vudu.

An adaptation of David Grann’s eponymous novel about British surveyor Perry Fawcett. In 1925, Fawcett, his son and another companion went to search for a rumored advanced civilization living deep in Mato Grosso, Brazil. They never returned.

(Spoilers) “Give the audience a role in filling in what’s happening.” Lessons from the Screenplay’s latest episode lays out the fundamentals of exposition in movies, from their logical progression to making sure not to spoon-feed the audience.

Vimeo channel Glass Distortion has an ongoing series of short clips wherein they juxtapose a scene from a popular movie, how it was written in the screenplay, and an animated version of the original storyboard. Imagination in every step.

“I’m not that guy anymore.” “You’re always that guy.” First they killed his dog. Now they uh, just want to take over the world. John Wick comes out of retirement again because of a more stereotypical premise, but hopefully more smart action as well.

“Are you 5-0?” “We’re practically 8-0.” Three geezers decide to rob the bank that took away their pension fund. Zach Braff directs Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin in this remake of the eponymous 1979 heist comedy.

Vox spoke with effects artist Todd A. Marks about the work that goes into showing computers and devices in movies. Marks and his colleagues don’t just make fake websites or programs – they often shoot their own scenes, scrounge for old tech, and secure licenses.

400,000 soldiers. Three days to retreat. The teaser for Christopher Nolan’s World War II film was already perfect, but in case you needed to see more of it, here’s it’s debut trailer. Starring Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy and Kenneth Branagh.

Screen Junkies takes on the The Empire Strikes Back of movie sequels. Don’t worry – they didn’t find much to complain about Star Wars’ greatest episode. Except for the incest vibes. And Yoda’s weak-ass training routine. And Boba Fett’s screen time.  And Luke’s IQ.

YouTuber Sleepy Skunk presents their much-awaited movie trailer mashup. Trailers are getting better and better at making a movie seem leagues better than it really is, but this video reminds us that 2016 did have its share of great films, especially animated ones.

Cinematographer Robert Yeoman is the longtime partner of directors Wes Anderson and Paul Feig. He spoke with the Oscars about how he starts working on a film, where he gets inspiration, and the nervousness he feels with each new project.

Charlize Theron and Kurt Russell join the Fast and Furious and financially fantastic franchise for its latest installment. Gang leader Dom Toretto appears to turn his back on his team, probably because the Winter Soldier killed his mom Martha.