James Grebey

Recent Articles

Every Alien Movie, Ranked

What do we want out of an Alien movie? We've looked at the franchise holistically for our attempt to put them all in order.

By James Grebey

The 25 Best Disaster Movies, Ranked

From 'Twister' to 'Deep Impact,' 'Sharknado' to 'Titanic,' and many overlooked gems in between.

By James Grebey

On the Tragic Ending of I Saw the TV Glow

Filmmaker Jane Shchoenbrun explores how we see ourselves in pop culture and how it can be a gateway to understanding our own identities.

By James Grebey

A Refreshing New Entry in Apes Franchise

The first movie in the franchise in seven years, the new entry has a chance to explore this world rather than be forced to establish it.

By James Grebey

Godzilla Is Doomed to Turn Dumb

The latest entry in the franchise, 'Godzilla x Kong,' builds on a long history of a serious monster turning seriously silly.

By James Grebey

Ghostbusters Has a Lore Problem

'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' takes an MCU-style approach to storytelling that cheapens the spirit of the movie.

By James Grebey

Madame Web's Ending, Explained

How the ending of the new Sony movie could set up future Spider-Man movies or sequels.

By James Grebey

How Madame Web Connects to Spider-Man

The way Peter Parker figures into Sony's new spin-off starring Dakota Johnson is a little bit complicated.

By James Grebey

Everything to Know About Madame Web

As Dakota Johnson steps into the role of Madame Web, here's what to know about the superhero's comic-book origins and supporting characters.

By James Grebey

Why Andor Is Devoid of Star Wars Easter Eggs

The new Disney+ 'Rogue One' spin-off 'Andor' is refreshingly devoid of Easter eggs. It's a tactic the whole franchise could use more of

By James Grebey

How the Stranger Things Season 4 Finale Sets Up the End of the Series

The final episode of Stranger Things’ fourth season turned the whole world of the show upside-down, literally: the Upside Down has officially come to Hawkins. Although Netflix is planning on making spinoffs, the series will...

By James Grebey

About Those Devastating Deaths in Stranger Things Season 4

This story contains spoilers for Stranger Things 4With the release of its final two episodes on July 1, Stranger Things 4 has ended—and a couple of major characters meet their end by the finale, too....

By James Grebey

Let's Break Down the Ending of Stranger Things 4: Part Two

This story contains spoilers for Stranger Things 4: Part TwoThe final two episodes of the fourth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things have arrived. With runtimes of one hour and 25 minutes and two hours and...

By James Grebey

Let's Break Down the Ending of Stranger Things 4: Part One

And how it sets up the final two supersize episodes of Season 4

By James Grebey

The Dungeons & Dragons History of Vecna, the New Stranger Things Villain

There’s a new big bad lurking in the Upside Down in season 4 of Stranger Things, now streaming. As with the series’ previous villains—remember the Demogorgon and Mind Flayer?—the evil force that Eleven and the...

By James Grebey

Gorr the God Butcher Is Marvel's Latest Villain in Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor, in addition to being the son of Odin and an Avenger, is also a god. He is, of course, the God of Thunder. His divinity seems like it could be a problem in the...

By James Grebey

What Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Can Tell Us About the Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Here’s a brief guide to the MCU multiverse, and where it stands to go next.

By James Grebey

Everything You Need to Know Before Watching The Book of Boba Fett

As we prepare to close the book on 2021, Disney+ is opening up another one, and this tome comes from a library far, far away. The Book of Boba Fett, a new series that’s a...

By James Grebey

Everything To Remember About the Matrix Trilogy Before You See The Matrix Resurrections

It’s been almost two decades since the last Matrix movie, but now moviegoers are getting prepared to plug back in and once more question the nature of their reality. The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth live-action...

By James Grebey

How Ghostbusters: Afterlife Fits Into the Long-Running Franchise

Got questions about Ghostbusters: Afterlife ahead of its premiere on Nov. 19? We’ve got you covered

By James Grebey
More from TIME
More From TIME