Andrew F. Sullivan

Image: Warner Bros.Obviously, we could be thankful for Barbie just because it’s Barbie and it’s great. But the real reason Barbie is on this list is because it probably shouldn’t have been great. For a moment, take Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and all those people away. The simple statement “Warner Bros. is making a Barbie movie” sounds like a recipe for disaster. But then, all those talented people were hired. Everyone did incredible work. And Barbie ended up being one of those rare cinematic events that…

As the holidays near, it can be a challenge to buy gifts for the most voracious book readers in your life—but 2023 has seen a ton of excellent fantasy books hit shelves, to the point that it’s been hard to keep up with all the greatest new material. Here’s 20 of our favorite underrated choices that will make the fantasy fan in your life very happy this year.Introducing People to Horror Films/Books | Stephen Graham Jones InterviewLooking for more gift ideas? Check out all of Gizmodo’s 2023 gift guides.The Thing in the Snow…

This month, we’ve got tense thrillers set aboard claustrophobic spaceships, a magical sword-maker who gets caught up in a fantastical conflict in Shakespearean London, a sci-fi twist on Pinocchio, and more—including the latest in io9 co-founder Charlie Jane Anders’ hit YA fantasy series. Read on!Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard Nerd Out About Jurassic Park's Returning HeroesImage: 47NorthHouse of Gold by C.T. RwiziOn a planetary colony ruled by “a corporate aristocracy descended from Africa,” a separatist cult works to…