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Why Film Critics Are Killing Your Love of Movies
One person's opinion should never decide what you watch. Here's why movie ratings lack context — and why your own taste is the only one that matters.
 • Jeff Rauseo
Our Hero, Balthazar Is the Most Unsettling Film of 2026
An exclusive interview with writer Ricky Camilleri and director Oscar Boyson on the real tragedy behind the film and why they refused to give you a…
 • Jeff Rauseo
Why Horror Movies Actually Help Anxiety (And the Science to Back It Up)
Hereditary, Sinister, and Zodiac are my comfort movies. Here is what the research actually says about horror movies and anxiety relief.
 • Jeff Rauseo
Can You Still Watch Harry Potter and Support Trans Rights? I Think So.
Can you support trans rights and still watch Harry Potter? I'm pro-trans, I'm angry at JK Rowling, and I don't think the answer is as simple as people…
 • Jeff Rauseo
Not Quite Horror, Not Quite Thriller — The New Film Genre That Gets Under Your Skin
A new genre is emerging that is part horror, part thriller, part social commentary — and it gets under your skin in ways no slasher ever could.
 • Jeff Rauseo
2026 Oscars Recap: Horror Wins Big and Warner Bros. Dominates the Night
Sinners and Frankenstein led a historic night for horror at the 2026 Oscars, while Paul Thomas Anderson finally got his due. But is this Warner Bros…
 • Jeff Rauseo
The Best Horror Movies Directed by Women: 7 Essential Films to Watch
From Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark to Jane Schoenbrun's I Saw the TV Glow, these are the best horror films directed by women.
 • Jeff Rauseo
Your Public Library Is the Best Video Rental Store You're Not Using
Your public library is a free video rental store with 30,000+ titles on DVD and Blu-ray - more than Blockbuster ever had - at zero cost.
 • Jeff Rauseo
Why Gen Z Is Buying DVDs and Blu-rays While Streaming Prices Keep Rising
Streaming prices keep rising and Gen Z is fighting back. 4K Blu-ray sales are up, used DVDs are selling out, and physical media ownership is making a…
 • Jeff Rauseo
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