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‘Transformers: The Movie’ & The Golden Age Of Dark, Traumatic Kids Films [The Playlist Podcast]

August 27, 2021 11:34 am

The ‘80s were a wonderful era if you were a film-loving child. Studios were less concerned with coddling children and decided to release a stream of films that truly traumatized young people. We’re not talking...

‘Gremlins 2’ At 30: The Case For Letting A Franchise Go Absolutely Berzerk

Jason Bailey

June 10, 2020 1:11 pm

Essays, News

One wonders what the original audiences thought, as they settled into their seats thirty years ago, of the out-of-nowhere opening to Joe Dante’s six-years-later sequel to his 1984 smash “Gremlins.” Because “Gr...

WarnerMedia Gives Full Season Order For Animated ‘Gremlins’ Prequel Series ‘Secrets Of The Mogwai’

Charles Barfield

July 1, 2019 3:38 pm

News, Television

It’s official, people, WarnerMedia has decided to go full steam ahead on its “Gremlins” animated prequel series, titled “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai.” And honestly, this doesn’t sound too good. According...

WarnerMedia To Develop New ‘Gremlins’ Animated Series For Upcoming Streaming Service

Charles Barfield

February 25, 2019 2:50 pm

News, Television

It appears that WarnerMedia is set to feed the Mogwai after midnight because “Gremlins” is making a comeback. But not exactly how you might expect. According to Variety, WarnerMedia is planning to bring the ...

Chris Columbus Gives Updates On ‘Gremlins’ Reboot And ‘Goonies 2’

Charles Barfield

April 18, 2018 2:02 pm

News

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Back before filmmaker Chris Columbus was the go-to director of family films, which included “Home Alone” and “Mrs. Doubtfire,” he was a writer that had a couple huge hits on his hands. In 1984 and 1985, respect...

‘Ready Player One’ Crew Sneaks Steven Spielberg Easter Eggs Into Film Against The Director’s Wishes

Charles Barfield

March 22, 2018 4:20 pm

News

The upcoming “Ready Player One” looks to break the imaginary record for most Easter Eggs hidden in a film. With everything from “Back to the Future” to “The Iron Giant” being referenced overtly in the film, dir...

The 50 Best Movie Monsters Of All Time

Oliver Lyttelton

March 8, 2017 2:23 pm

Features, News

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If you’ve felt rumblings in the ground and ripples in your water glasses in the last few days, that’s because monsters are on the way. Or more accurately, they’re on an island in the Pacific, the setting for “K...