Articles by Ian Newton

Watching a great heist movie is like watching brilliant minds battling it out in a game of wits. What is it about heist movies that make them so fun?

The Simpsons has been on the air for so many years now, it’s no surprise they’ve had countless Christmas episodes. Here’s a handy guide.

Martial arts movies have their own unique brand of action, but it can be hard to find the right ones to watch. Here are some great places to start.

Movies are compilations of many shots blended through editing, but when viewers are given just one long continuous shot, it’s magic.

There’s no way to add drama to a movie quite like a high-stakes chase sequence. Here’s a list of movies that had incredible chase scenes.

Doing holiday episodes of TV shows is as traditional as celebrating the holidays themselves. What episodes are the best that celebrate the season?

There’s a lot to be said for leaving things to the imagination. It turns out it’s actually a very handy technique for filmmakers to utilize.

Minecraft already has plenty of skins based on movies and TV shows, but these selections would add unique energy to the blocky behemoth.

Cryptozoology is mysterious and scientifically questionable, but it can be enjoyed by everybody, so long as there are good stories to tell.

When studios are looking for new and inventive concepts for horror, they prowl online forums like Reddit for the next big idea.