The Best Monster Movies Seen in 2023

Not necessarily new releases of 2023 (sorry, M3GAN), but just any monster movie I came across in 2023. Nor are these necessarily established classics (i.e. The Day the Earth Stood Still, RoboCop, The Rocky Horror Picture Show), but perhaps diamonds-in-the-rough or otherwise underrated gems. For fans of horror, sci-fi, or fantasy, I can't recommend the following … Continue reading The Best Monster Movies Seen in 2023

Edward Scissorhands (1990) Movie Review

Sometimes a film is so ingrained in pop culture that it is easy to take for granted. Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands (1990) is such a movie. Its themes like "beauty in eccentricity" and "the misunderstood monster" are well-worn in popular cinema (granted monster movies have explored these ideas for centuries, but with far less mainstream … Continue reading Edward Scissorhands (1990) Movie Review

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022) Movie Review

This adaptation of Pinocchio presents itself as the children's flick we didn't know we needed. Just when you thought the whole genre was sunk after Disney's own 2022 remake, del Toro reminds us that there is power in wonder, imagination, and good ol' fashioned frights. Director: Guillermo del Toro, Mark GustafsonProducers: Guillermo del Toro, Gary Ungar, Alexander Bulkley, Corey … Continue reading Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022) Movie Review

30 Kaiju for November: A List of Family Friendly Monster Movies

As we bid farewell to Halloween and all its ghosts and goblins, we turn our attention to the warmth of Thanksgiving. Sitting around a dinner table, surrounded by loved ones, chatting monster movies. What, your family talks about other things? We're not ones to judge the conversations of others, but if you're looking for something … Continue reading 30 Kaiju for November: A List of Family Friendly Monster Movies