Atonement Ending Explained: The Stories That Hurt And Heal
What does the ending of Atonement, directed by Joe Wright and starring James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, mean?
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Stories By Mike Shutt
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How A Furious Samuel L. Jackson Won Back His Pulp Fiction Role
Samuel L. Jackson's route to playing Jules in Pulp Fiction was far from ordinary and based on who you hear the story from, how he got that role varies wildly.
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Ted Danson Was Very 'Uncomfortable' Playing Sam On Cheers
Ted Danson may appear to be a natural fit for his signature character of Sam Malone on Cheers, but actually it took him a lot of effort to get into the part.
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Michael Douglas Almost Played Christopher Columbus For Ridley Scott
Shortly before Michael Douglas starred in Basic Instinct, Ridley Scott considered casting the actor as Christopher Columbus in 1492: Conquest of Paradise.
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Poor Things Review: Emma Stone Shines In A Bold, Beautiful, And Hilarious Frankenstein Riff
Emma Stone is magnificent in Yorgos Lanthimos' weird, wonderful Poor Things, which might just be the best movie of the year. Here's our review.
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Can A Film Ever Win All Four Acting Oscars? An Investigation
Three times the Academy has come close to awarding a film in all four acting categories, but something stopped them short. Here, we investigate why.
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Bruce Willis Made Pulp Fiction Profitable Before A Single Frame Was Filmed
Miramax was able to secure a massive deal for the international distribution rights to Pulp Fiction based almost entirely on Bruce Willis' name alone.
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Past Lives Ending Explained: Saying So Much With So Little
Past Lives is a beautifully restrained new drama that hinges on its complicated ending. We explain everything you need to know before that climactic moment.
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The Bikeriders Review: Jeff Nichols Helms A Beautiful Austin Butler Drama [Austin Film Festival]
The Bikeriders, starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy, may not be the most elegantly told story, but there's power and pathos to be found here.
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All Of Us Strangers Review: Andrew Scott And Paul Mescal Star In A Well-Acted But Crushingly Sentimental Drama [Austin Film Festival]
Director Andrew Haigh created an environment in which Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Claire Foy, and Jamie Bell delivered solid work. But the film feels lacking.
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The Only Major Actors Still Alive From The Godfather
Over 50 years later, many members of the Godfather cast are sadly no longer with us. However, those who are remain professionally active to this day.
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American Fiction Review: A Dizzyingly Funny Literary Satire Featuring A Never Better Jeffrey Wright [Austin Film Festival]
Jeffrey Wright delivers a career-best performance in Cord Jefferson's sterling feature directorial debut American Fiction. Read our review right here.
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The Bright Spot Matthew Perry Always Remembered From His Darkest Time On Friends
Matthew Perry was very public about struggles with substance abuse and addiction, especially while making Friends, but some feathered co-stars provided levity.
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The Friends Scene Matthew Perry Straight Up Refused To Film
Matthew Perry saved us from another gay panic-based B-plot for Chandler in Friends season 7, by asking the writers to cut it entirely.
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Fran Drescher Enforces A SAG Strike-Friendly Halloween On Saturday Night Live
On SNL, Sarah Sherman plays Screen Actors Guild president Fran Drescher, who advises people on how to dress up in conjunction with SAG-AFTRA strike rules.
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That Time A Director Beat Himself At The Oscars (And Never Got Nominated Again)
One of the most important U.S. filmmakers of the last 35 years, Steven Soderbergh once beat himself for the Best Director Oscar. He hasn't been nominated since.
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How Casino Royale Reworked A Tragic Plotline From James Bond's Past
Eva Green's Vesper Lynd provided something the Bond franchise had been looking for since On Her Majesty's Secret Service: a real love for James Bond.
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Oppenheimer Had A Little Help From The Creator Of Game Of Thrones And His Dragon Train
For a train scene in Oppenheimer, director Christopher Nolan hopped on board one of George R.R. Martin's dragon trains at Sky Railway in New Mexico.
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An Old Injury Made Indiana Jones' Whip A Bad Fit For Harrison Ford
Indiana Jones' whip is a key part of his ensemble. However, due to an injury from his days as a carpenter, Harrison Ford had a difficult time wielding it.
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Deleted Edge Of Tomorrow Scenes You've Got To See
Doug Liman's time-looping sci-fi action movie Edge of Tomorrow rarely pauses to take a breath, but these deleted scenes show where it could have.
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Suzanne Somers, Star Of Three's Company And Step By Step, Has Died At 76
Actress Suzanne Somers, best known for playing Chrissy Snow in Three's Company, has died at the age of 76 following a battle with cancer.
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Does William Wyler Deserve To Be The Most Nominated Director In Oscars History? An Investigation
William Wyler made countless indelible Hollywood films, from Mrs. Miniver to Ben-Hur. But does he deserve to be the most nominated director in Academy history?
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Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Review: A Breathtaking Stage Spectacle Rendered Slightly Less Spectacular On Film
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour movie has already smashed box office records, but is it a worthwhile cinematic experience? We dig deep into the production.
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Twin Peaks Ending Explained: What Year Is This?
There's no 'right' way to interpret Twin Peak's ending. However, we can gain a better understanding of the show by examining its ending's psychological fallout.
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American Graffiti Gossip Gave Harrison Ford A Bad Rapport With The Star Wars Crew
Deserved or not, Harrison Ford's reputation for hijinks during the production of American Graffiti made members of the Star Wars crew wary of his involvement.
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All Of Wes Anderson's Roald Dahl Netflix Shorts Ranked
Wes Anderson is on a hot streak, knocking it out of the park again with these four short films, each based on short stories by Roald Dahl.
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Every Baz Luhrmann Movie Ranked
Baz Luhrmann is an auteur like no other, full of maximalist charm and style, directing his actors toward extraordinary performances. But which film is best?
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