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A collage of Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) in Clueless on TV surrounded by Doughboy Baker (Ice Cube) in Boyz n the Hood, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) in Scream (1996), Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) and Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels) in Dumb and Dumber, and Neo (Keanu Reeves) in The Matrix

12 Nostalgic Movies That Defined The '90s

By Samuel Stone 8 days ago

The '90s have become a distinct pillar of nostalgia as the decade gets older, and these movies act as a definitive representation of the era.

Lt. Dan and Forrest reunite in Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump's Shrimp Storyline Led To One Of Hollywood's Grossest Mistakes

By Akos Peterbencze 8 days ago

The shrimping scene in Forrest Gump is one of the most beloved in an extremely memorable film, but bringing it to life was a pretty disgusting process.

Emma Stone as Olive in Easy A, Bella Baxter in Poor Things, and Mia in La La Land

10 Best Emma Stone Performances, Ranked

By Lex Briscuso 8 days ago

Emma Stone is constantly pushing boundaries, whether she's starring in a teen comedy or reuniting with Yorgos Lanthimos. Here are her best performances, ranked.

Randal and Dante standing next to each other in Clerks III

The Archie Comics Crossover That's An In-Continuity Sequel To Kevin Smith's Clerks 3

By Kieran Fisher 9 days ago

Archie Comics and Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse films (specifically Clerks III) might not seem like an obvious choice for a crossover, but you'd be surprised.

A gremlin destroying a print of Gremlins 2: The New Batch in Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Warner Bros. Execs Robbed Gremlins 2 Audiences Of This Hilarious Interactive Experience

By Witney Seibold 9 days ago

Joe Dante wanted the Gremlins 2 theatrical experience to feel like a William Castle-style interactive event. Alas, Warner Bros. said no.

Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli looks forlornly at a slice of pizza in Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Why Universal Execs Were Convinced Fast Times At Ridgemont High Was Going To Bomb

By Jeremy Smith 9 days ago

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is one of the most important teen films in cinema history, but at the time, executives were worried they'd funded a failure.

Lauren and Franklin talking in a video rental store in This Means War

Reese Witherspoon Has An Interesting Theory About The Decline Of The Rom-Com

By Witney Seibold 9 days ago

The rom-com genre has undergone a major contraction since the 2000s, and Reese Witherspoon feels it's partly related to changes in the way people interact.

Atlas and Jack are dressed for success in Now You See Me Now You Don't

Now You See Me: Now You Don't Director Says The Biggest Illusions In The Film Were Practical [Exclusive]

By Bill Bria 9 days ago

Now You See Me: Now You Don't features some impressive illusions, and the director told us how he pulled it off using practical effects.

Tom Hanks looks sharp in a suit as music manager Amos White in That Thing You Do

Tom Hanks Turned Down A Movie That Became A Massive Tom Cruise Hit

By Jeremy Smith 9 days ago

Tom Hanks turned down this soon-to-be hit Tom Cruise vehicle in the nicest way possible, as he had another project vying for his attention at the time.

Why Matilda Star Mara Wilson Disappeared From Hollywood

By Danielle Ryan 9 days ago

Matilda star Mara Wilson disappeared from Hollywood for over a decade after becoming a huge child star. Here's what she's been up to since then.

Brittany and Tiffany dancing at a party in White Chicks

A Classic Marilyn Monroe Movie Helped Inspire The Wayans Bros.' White Chicks

By Witney Seibold 9 days ago

The Wayan Brothers thought the premise for White Chicks might be too outlandish to work, at least until they remembered this classic Marilyn Monroe comedy.

Jake Johnson's Tommy is seen in closeup as he stands in a hanger in Self Reliance

Jake Johnson's Underrated 2024 Comedy On Hulu Is Perfect For Running Man Fans

By Joe Roberts 9 days ago

Fans of The Running Man might appreciate Jake Johnson's underseen 2024 comedy Self Reliance, which has a very similar premise.

Dexter Riley staring at a telephone pole he accidentally bent with his foot in The Strongest Man in the World

Kurt Russell's First Movie Franchise Was This Little-Remembered Sci-Fi Disney Trilogy

By Witney Seibold 9 days ago

Kurt Russell scored his first franchise by starring in a trilogy of Disney sci-fi/comedy films about Dexter Riley, a student at the fictional Medfield College.

Atlas and Jack in formal wear at the Vanderberg gala in Now You See Me: Now You Don't

Now You See Me: Now You Don't Fixes A Major Problem From The Second Film

By Nina Starner 10 days ago

Ruben Fleischer's Now You See Me: Now You Don't rectifies a significant issue that emerged in the second film in this magic-tinged heist franchise.

Atlas on the phone in front of Charlie June Bosco Henley and Jack in Now You See Me: Now You Don't

Why Now You See Me: Now You Don't Is A Stronger Sequel Thanks To Its 9-Year Gap [Exclusive]

By Nina Starner 10 days ago

The third installment of the Now You See Me franchise is coming nearly a decade after the sequel, and the director says this is a good thing.

Terry Jones as Poacher looking aghast in Jabberwocky

An Underseen '70s Fantasy Movie On Prime Video Is Perfect For Monty Python Fans

By Jeremy Smith 11 days ago

Monty Python fans would do well to check out this '70s fantasy flick on Prime Video, which remains one of Terry Gilliam's less-discussed directorial efforts.

Stevie, Mom, Dad, and Elliot in In Your Dreams

Netflix's In Your Dreams Has The Best Needle Drop Moments Of 2025

By BJ Colangelo 11 days ago

Netflix's animated family film In Your Dreams is absolutely cooking when it comes to its needle drops. Prepare yourself for some of the best of the entire year.

Shots from Stand by Me, Hook, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, and The Sandlot around imagery from The Goonies

15 Best Movies Like The Goonies

By Mike Bedard 11 days ago

Seeking another adventure like The Goonies? Here's a collection of movies worth watching, many with fewer kids screaming all the time.

Elliot, Baloney Tony, and Stevie in In Your Dreams

Netflix's In Your Dreams Is The Best Pixar Movie They Never Made

By BJ Colangelo 11 days ago

The animated film In Your Dreams feels like it takes lessons from early Pixar movies by balancing jokes with heavier themes than you might expect.

Alan Ritchson's Jeff Eamon is seen in closeup in Playdate

Reacher Star Alan Ritchson's New Action Movie Is A Critical Flop, But Prime Video Users Don't Care

By Joe Roberts 11 days ago

Alan Ritchson and Kevin James lead the cast of Playdate, an action comedy that was crushed by critics but is booming on Prime Video.

Agents K and J, stangin behind Bweryang and Bob in Men in Black

The Toxic Reason The Men In Black Headquarters Set Could Never Be Built Again

By Witney Seibold 12 days ago

The Men in Black headquarters building has faced plenty of peril, but there was also a real-life toxic threat hidden on the set.

Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs wearing sunglasses and standing next to each other in The Devil Wears Prada 2

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Teaser Trailer Reunites Anne Hathaway And Meryl Streep

By Jeremy Mathai 13 days ago

A legacy sequel? Groundbreaking. Check out Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway as they reunite onscreen in the Devil Wears Prada 2 teaser trailer.

Images from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Valerian: The City of a Thousand Planets, Movie 43, and Cats around an image of Quicksilver in X-Men: Apocalypse

15 Great Scenes In Bad Movies

By Blaise Santi 13 days ago

Even if a movie is mostly bad, the might be at least one scene worth commending. From Star Wars to Cats and beyond, here are some great scenes in bad movies.

The ragtag group helping Sam Rockwell in Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

Sam Rockwell Fights A Sci-Fi Apocalypse In Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Trailer

By BJ Colangelo 13 days ago

Gore Verbinski is back and he's taking on the AI apocalypse with Sam Rockwell in Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. Watch the trailer here.

A group of living toys conversing next to a Christmas decoration-filled table in The Toy S

Pixar Already Did A Test Run For Toy Story 5, But You Probably Haven't Seen It

By Witney Seibold 14 days ago

The Toy Story 5 teaser trailer promises a "toys vs. tech" premise. That idea has already been loosely explored in a Toy Story project you probably haven't seen.

Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool lays his head on his hand in Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverine Almost Featured A Connection To Marvel's Worst-Reviewed Movie

By Joe Roberts 14 days ago

Deadpool & Wolverine was packed with cameos, but Ryan Reynolds ultimately decided against featuring characters from Marvel's worst-reviewed movie.

Soundtack covers for Tron: Ares, Lost season 2, Frankenstein, KPop Demon Hunters, Weapons, and Superman on top of soundtrack art for Sinners

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Soundtracks From Movies & TV Shows

By Ethan Anderton 15 days ago

Some of the best movies of the year also have incredible soundtracks, and we've assembled some of the best new releases of the year for your holiday shopping.