Greg Cwik

Contributing Writer

Greg Cwik is a writer and editor. His work appears at Vulture, Playboy, Entertainment Weekly, The Believer, The AV Club, and other good places.

The premiere of The Walking Dead devastated many fans.

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Analysis

How The Walking Dead abuses its fans

Hacksaw Ridge hits theaters Nov. 4, 2016.

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Analysis

Mel Gibson just made the most violent American film of the year. And it's sublime.

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The scariest '80s horror villain isn't named Freddy, Michael, or Jason. His name is Henry.

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Iggy Pop is a work of modern art

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master of the biography

Robert Caro to receive the National Book Award for lifetime achievement

What are we missing from recent horror movies?

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Opinion

America has a horror movie problem

Gene Wilder left behind an incredible legacy.

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The chaotic brilliance of Gene Wilder

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Analysis

The Seinfeld of superhero TV

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Analysis

7 theories for why Twitter loves lists

Animated movies are not just for children anymore.

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Opinion

Adults need animated movies, too

Viola Davis continues to prove herself as a terrific actress no matter what film she is cast in.

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Opinion

Viola Davis is one of the most enthralling actresses of this or any generation

This classic version of Batman never goes out of style.

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Opinion

Why this ridiculous 1966 Batman movie is the most important Batman movie ever

Stephen King's movies do much better when directed by others.

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Analysis

Why Stephen King failed to make a great Stephen King movie

Analysis

The most existential show on television is a cartoon about an alcoholic horse

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Opinion

Why is the greatest cinematographer on Earth stuck making lousy movies?

Zac Efron cannot seem to break the mold of the pretty boy.

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Analysis

The undeniable sadness of Zac Efron

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Opinion

The Purge: Election Year is the dumb political horror movie America deserves

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Opinion

Why don't we have more great sea monster movies?

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Analysis

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's frighteningly obsolete return to horror

The Neon Demon is a visually incredible experience.

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Opinion

The Neon Demon is the salacious antidote to our summer blockbuster disease

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Opinion

How Swans became modern rock's greatest re-invention tale

Brian DePalma is well known for his murder-filled movies.

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Analysis

The Michelangelo of Murder

Swiss Army Man will be released June 24, 2016.

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Analysis

A cinematic history of farting

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Opinion

The beautiful contradiction of Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool

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Opinion

Greg Cwik

How The Walking Dead abuses its fans

Mel Gibson just made the most violent American film of the year. And it's sublime.

The scariest '80s horror villain isn't named Freddy, Michael, or Jason. His name is Henry.

Iggy Pop is a work of modern art

Robert Caro to receive the National Book Award for lifetime achievement

America has a horror movie problem

The chaotic brilliance of Gene Wilder

The Seinfeld of superhero TV

7 theories for why Twitter loves lists

Adults need animated movies, too

Viola Davis is one of the most enthralling actresses of this or any generation

Why this ridiculous 1966 Batman movie is the most important Batman movie ever

Why Stephen King failed to make a great Stephen King movie

The most existential show on television is a cartoon about an alcoholic horse

Why is the greatest cinematographer on Earth stuck making lousy movies?

The undeniable sadness of Zac Efron

The Purge: Election Year is the dumb political horror movie America deserves

Why don't we have more great sea monster movies?

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's frighteningly obsolete return to horror

The Neon Demon is the salacious antidote to our summer blockbuster disease

How Swans became modern rock's greatest re-invention tale

The Michelangelo of Murder

A cinematic history of farting

The beautiful contradiction of Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool

Superhero movies have a villain problem