Brian Silliman

Bet the space farm that the ‘Avatar’ sequels will feature these 3 things

If you are a fan of Avatar, Eywa has heard you. Avatar: The Way of Water is a global hit, proving that there’s plenty of life in the franchise that James Cameron began in 2009. A third movie has already been shot, and Cameron plans to release two…

Ranking all of James Cameron’s movies before ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ joins the roster

Entourage star James Cameron does not churn out movies every couple of years. He spends a long time in between directing projects, and when he finally drops one? Everyone goes to see it. Everyone has a take, everyone weighs in, and the movie makes a…

Our 9 favorite fantasy movies, shows, and games from 2022

Dragons and ravens flew fast and free in 2022, with fantasy dominating screens both big and small. Many of these stories have little in common with the other projects that fall under the same roof, but such is the wonder of the genre. Fantasy in 2022…

Remembering the 'National Treasure' movies and the Cage/Gates legacy

When we hear the title National Treasure, two things immediately come to mind. The first thing is Nicholas Cage in all of his glory. The second thing is some spin on Cage saying that he is going to steal the Declaration of Independence. That’s the…

Exclusive reveal: New(ish) 'Star Wars' Funko Pop! figures for the holidays

Merchandising! If you are still looking for the perfect holiday gift to give to that big Star Wars fan in your life (or you just want something fun for yourself) then look no further. Lucasfilm's "Bring Home the Galaxy" initiative has been releasing…

Asriel and Coulter deserve each other! Ruth Wilson and James McAvoy on ‘His Dark Materials’ Season 3

The great battle that is His Dark Materials Season 3 has begun, and Lord Asriel and Marisa Coulter are due for a reunion. The two power mongering lovers last saw each other at the end of Season 1, but their respective journeys are coming together…

Professor X vs. Lord Asriel? James McAvoy on his ‘His Dark Materials’ character fighting others

The His Dark Materials saga is filled with fascinating characters, but Marisa Coulter and Lord Asriel might just be the two most interesting. Fans of Philip Pullman’s book series are very lucky indeed, because the televised adaptation — the third…

The ‘His Dark Materials’ bosses talk S3 challenges and the coming of the park bench

Season 3 of His Dark Materials is upon us, and fans of the famous book series by Philip Pullman may be getting a little nervous. The televised adaptation is finally going into the insane journey that is the final installment, The Amber Spyglass,…

Dafne Keen and Amir Wilson on their journey in ‘His Dark Materials’ Season 3 and love conquering all

The journey of Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry is coming to an end, as the third and final season of His Dark Materials begins on HBO Max starting on Dec. 5. Fans of Philip Pullman’s book series may rejoice because they are finally going to see material…

Dafne Keen would love her ‘His Dark Materials’ co-star Amir Wilson to join her in 'Star Wars'

Few things are more important to Lyra “Silvertongue” Belacqua than her friends, and the same is likely true of the star that plays her. Dafne Keen clawed her way onto the scene in Logan, almost stealing the entire movie. She went on to play Lyra in…

The 2005 'Pride & Prejudice' is a fantasy film, actually

It is an opinion that will soon be universally acknowledged, that the 2005 version of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice is a fantasy film. Not only is it a fantasy, Joe Wright’s imagining of the love and formality of the 18th century is one of the best…

Wes Anderson’s ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ remains an animated stop-motion joy

It is always interesting when one of our favorite directors steps into the world of animation. Guillermo del Toro’s version of Pinocchio is upon us, and his dark stylings look to be well suited to the story. We’ve seen the tale depicted before, but…

The ‘Andor’ season finale brings the rebellion to the people - with one last ‘Star Wars’ surprise

Yoda famously said, “Do, or do not. There is no try.” Kanan Jarrus and Ezra Bridger tried to make sense of these words on Star Wars Rebels, with Kanan realizing that yes, they may fail, but there is no try. There’s success, or there is failure. This…

The ‘Warcraft’ movie might help you fill that 'House of the Dragon’ hole your life

Are you missing some magic? We don't blame you, this was a huge year for fantasy on television. We had a brilliant first season of The Sandman, and then the Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon roared in and became an instant delight. The…

The ‘Rick & Morty’ Thanksgiving episode is just as insane as Thanksgiving itself

What the hell is Thanksgiving, anyway? What is it actually based on? When did the iconic staples of the day take such firm root in American culture? As kids, we’re told that the day has something to do with pilgrims and Native Americans. As adults,…

How the penultimate ‘Andor’ prepares the 'Star Wars' series for an epic season finale showdown

After a heist and a prison break, it is time for Andor to circle the star wagons of its main cast. Episode 11 of the latest Star Wars streaming series on Disney+ sets almost every character on a collision course, and one of the show’s first major…

We’re really glad that we watched ‘The Big Lebowski’ a second time

We’ll admit that when we first watched The Big Lebowski, we didn’t know what the hell it was. It has disparate elements from different genres tossed together, all bound by a protagonist that didn’t seem to care about anything other than bowling. The…

One way out: It's a 'Star Wars' jail break in one of the most intense 'Andor' episodes yet

We’ve enjoyed every piece of Star Wars storytelling that we’ve been given this year. There’s been no shortage — we had The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Tales of the Jedi, a barrage of books and comics, and the start of The High Republic Phase…

Peter Jackson’s 'King Kong' remains an underrated wonder of the world

In 2005, Peter Jackson finally realized his dream of remaking King Kong. He had attempted to do so earlier, after The Frighteners, but the effort fell through. The Lord of the Rings trilogy happened instead, and to say that those three movies were a…

Recap: Nikki hits the scene and crashes karaoke in ‘Reginald the Vampire’ Episode 5

Fresh off of the flashback of Maurice and Angela’s history, Reginald the Vampire returns to the main story in Episode 5. Angela’s plans to wipe Reg off the board took shape, and her hired killer finally arrived. Nikki is lethal and completely…