Now available on virtually all platforms is writer/director Rick Famuyiwa's comedy/drama Dope. The film premiered at Sundance earlier this year before hitting theaters in June and is currently one of my favorite movies of 2015. Funny, smart, cool, confident, socially aware, culturally savvy: these are all appropriate ways to describe Dope. Even when it falls back on familiar high school drama (losing your virginity, finding a prom date, struggling to fit in, getting into college, etc.), it does so with conviction and with a fresh point of view that should be commended.

While the performances are solid all around, first-time leading man Shameik Moore deserves a ton of credit for his turn as Malcolm: a smart, nerdy, sometimes arrogant high school student trying to find a way out of his ultra-dangerous neighborhood in Inglewood, CA and into Harvard. There's an undeniable energy throughout the film; a sense of adventure and stakes that command your attention. Even so, Dope only works because Moore makes Malcolm a character you want to see succeed. He's a bit of a smartass, sure. Still yet, his intentions are true and his plight is significant. Never have I cared so much about what a fictional character's college admissions letter says.

But enough about Dope, let's get to this week's Top 5:

'Crimson Peak' Coverage

Even if Victorian-era gothic romance isn't your thing, you should know by now to lay down your inhibitions and simply trust Guillermo del Toro. The dude is a master of mise en scène and one of the best filmmakers working today (browse Matt's del Toro career retrospective for further evidence of this).

All of this is to say: go watch Crimson Peak this weekend. You can also check out Matt's review of the film and browse our interviews. More importantly, go see the movie.

New York Comic-Con 2015

The Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan was home to the 2015 iteration of New York Comic Con recently and if you weren't able to make it to the east coast for the festivities, we have you covered. Interviews, panel recaps, images from the convention floor, all of the above. Click here to browse all of our NYCC 2015 coverage including the always popular Cosplay image recap.

'Goosebumps' Coverage

Criticize movie studios for monetizing nostalgia all you want, the sad truth is that I'm a 29-year-old man who is looking forward to seeing Rob Letterman's Goosebumps film. Sure, I have younger nephews who I can take with me to the movie to help justify my excitement, but let's face it: I want to see the movie.

Nostalgia aside, I encourage you to live in the here and now with Matt's film review and Steve's video interviews with Jack Black and his younger castmates Dylan Minnette, Ryan Lee, and Odeya Rush.

IMDb Users' Best Movies of Last 25 Years

Believe it or not, IMDb has been around for 25 years. While the site may not be the absolute, definitive source for unconfirmed casting news, it's inarguably a great resource for professionals and fans alike.

To celebrate two-and-a-half decades of usefulness, the site has provided a breakdown of its users' top-rated films for each year since its inception (which just so happens to be the favorite film of 2010). Click here to take a look at the list and debate away in the comments. There is no debate for 2004, however. IMDb users got that one right.

Friday the 13th Movies Ranked

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In the spirit of Halloween, last week we ranked each A Nightmare on Elm Street movie. This week, we set our sights on fellow slasher franchise favorite Friday the 13th. Click here to read how our Chris Cabin feels about each installment and just know that, whatever the future holds for Jason Voorhees, Jason X will always be his lowest point.