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Annie and Helen talking in the bridal salon in Bridesmaids

Why Kristen Wiig Was Certain This Raunchy Box Office Hit Was A Total Dud

By Nina Starner 22 days ago

The opening weekend box office is seen as the make it or break it moment for new movies, which made Kristen Wiig worry she had starred in a comedy flop.

Images of Eddie Muprhy in 48 Hours, Frances McDormand in Blood Simple, Kevin Costner in The Untouchables, Al Pacino in Scarface, and Harrison Ford in Witness, all edited together

12 Best Crime Thrillers Of The 1980s, Ranked

By Russell Murray 22 days ago

The 1980s are packed with captivating crime thrillers, and some of them are even funny. These are the best that you should seek out immediately.

Jennifer lighting her tongue on fire with a lighter in Jennifer's Body

Why Rock Band Paramore Turned Down Writing The End Credits Song Of This Horror Cult Classic

By Devin Meenan 22 days ago

Jennifer's Body features a tune by Paramore's Hayley Williams, although Paramore itself passed on the cult horror film's end credits song for a specific reason.

Alice laying on the floor licking a lollipop with glow necklaces on in Bodies Bodies Bodies

Prime Video Is Streaming A Brilliant A24 Horror Comedy With An All-Star Cast

By Nina Starner 23 days ago

Don't call them psychopaths, that's so ableist, but fans can't get enough of this A24 horror-comedy with a killer cast currently streaming on Prime Video.

Samuel L. Jackson in Basic, The Caveman's Valentine, and The Banker

10 Underrated Samuel L. Jackson Movies Everyone Should Watch

By Jamie Jirak 23 days ago

Samuel L. Jackson has starred in dozens of movies over the years, some of them classic, but these genuinely underrated gems may have flown under your radar.

Eddie Murphy as Darnell Davis holds up a ziploc with a bug inside in Tower Heist

Eddie Murphy's 2011 Thieving Thanksgiving Movie Is Streaming On Netflix

By Joe Roberts 23 days ago

Eddie Murphy was praised for returning to his comedy roots in this Thanksgiving-based 2011 heist action-comedy, which is currently streaming on Netflix.

Eddie Valiant looking surprised in Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Why Bob Hoskins' Son Froze Him Out After Seeing Disney's Who Framed Roger Rabbit

By Quinn Bilodeau 24 days ago

Bob Hoskins helped make animation history by starring in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, but his son was less than impressed after seeing the film for one reason.

Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry) extends his hand for a handshake in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Tim Curry Knows Why He's So Good At Playing Villains

By Witney Seibold 24 days ago

From The Rocky Horror Picture Show to Stephen King's It, Tim Curry is the king of playing villains. Here's why, according to the man himself.

Why Sarah Michelle Gellar Doesn't Speak In Her She's All That Cameo

By Kieran Fisher 24 days ago

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar has a quick cameo in the 1990s rom-com classic She's All That. Here's why she doesn't speak in the movie.

One Of The Most Iconic '80s Movies Was Written As A Stage Play

By Akos Peterbencze 25 days ago

Filmmaker John Hughes made some of the most iconic '80s teen movies, but The Breakfast Club was originally written for the stage.

Gary Sinise as Lt. Dan looking angry in Forrest Gump

Gary Sinise Snuck A Midnight Cowboy Homage Into His Forrest Gump Performance

By Akos Peterbencze 25 days ago

It was Forrest Gump co-star Gary Sinise's idea to sneak a Midnight Cowboy homage into the film (one that director Robert Zemeckis then expanded upon).

Leonardo DiCaprio as Josh out in the filed in the opening of Critters 3

Leonardo DiCaprio Made His Feature Film Debut In A '90s Creature Feature

By Ryan Scott 25 days ago

Years before he became a superstar in Titanic, Leonardo DiCaprio made his feature film debut in a 1990s franchise creature feature.

Rob Lowe looks sharp in a suit at Benjamin Kane in Wayne's World

This Iconic '80s Rob Lowe Film Defined A Generation Of Stars As Hollywood's Brat Pack

By Jeremy Smith 25 days ago

If you've ever debated who counts as a member of the Brat Pack, one Rob Lowe film serves as the 1980s Hollywood heartthrob Rosetta Stone.

Trantor the Troll holding a wooden figure in Ernest Scared Stupid

One Of The Weirdest And Creepiest Kids Horror Movies Ever Is Streaming For Free

By Quinn Bilodeau 26 days ago

This horror-comedy movie (which is streaming for free) is both a perfect gateway horror film for kids and a truly strange time capsule of a different era.

Hey, You Guys! The Goonies LEGO Pirate Ship Set Brings The Beloved Treasure Adventure To Life

By Ethan Anderton 26 days ago

The Goonies is getting its own LEGO set that's basically a treasure itself, bringing to life The Inferno pirate ship and so much more from the movie.

Thackery Binx (as a cat) looking annoyed in Hocus Pocus

One Spooky Movie Franchise Is Dominating Disney+ Ahead Of Halloween

By Joe Roberts 27 days ago

A beloved spooky movie franchise is taking over the Disney+ charts in the lead-up to Halloween, but there are lots of other festive offerings hot on its tail.

The Twits - Mrs. and Mr. Twit watching the sunrise

Netflix Is Streaming A Disturbing Animated Movie Based On A Beloved Author's Book

By Devin Meenan 28 days ago

Netflix has had a huge year with its animated offerings, including a new adaptation of a beloved children's author's weirdest story.

Maya Rudolph as the voice of Linda, Danny McBride as Rick, Beck Bennett as Eric, Abbi Jacobson as Katie, and Michael Rianda as Aaron crammed into a car in The Mitchells vs the Machines

One Of Netflix's Best Animated Movies Ever Is Finally Getting A Sequel

By Jeremy Mathai 28 days ago

The Mitchells vs. the Machines, which hit Netflix in 2021, is getting a sequel. Lord and Miller are still producing, and a new directing duo is coming on board.

Lance Armstrong in Dodgeball, Donald Trump in Home Alone 2, David Beckham in King Arthur in a composite image

10 Celebrity Cameos That Ruined Perfectly Good Movies

By Mike Bedard 28 days ago

Cameos can be fun, but they can also take you out of a movie and leave a bad taste in your mouth. Here are some celebrity cameos that ruined good movies.

Victor Frankenstein mourning over Sparky in Frankenweenie (1984)

Tim Burton's Breakout Short Is The Perfect Horror Movie To Stream This Halloween

By Quinn Bilodeau 29 days ago

Tim Burton's breakout short remains an excellent example of gateway horror perfect for Halloween, even if it did get him fired from Disney early in his career.

Images from M, The Terminator, Singin' in the Rain, and The Kid surrounding the HBO Max app box

10 Best Movies On HBO Max, According To Rotten Tomatoes

By Russell Murray 29 days ago

HBO Max has one of the best streaming libraries out there, and these are the best movies on the service, at least according to Rotten Tomatoes.

Marty filming Doc explain how the DeLorean time machine works in Back to the Future

A Perfect Back To The Future Easter Egg Is Hidden On This Auto Parts Website

By Ben Pearson 29 days ago

Back to the Future is a generational classic that has influenced countless movies and filmmakers...and also an auto parts store.

Geoffrey Chaucer in a fur-lined coat in A Knight's Tale

Paul Bettany Hasn't Watched A Knight's Tale Since Its Release For One Good Reason

By Witney Seibold 29 days ago

Paul Bettany starred in A Knight's Tale right before his career took off, but he's been unable to rewatch it since then for understandably personal reasons.

The Weevil and the Strobe, having a conversation in The Specials.

Before Working For Marvel, James Gunn Wrote And Starred In A Forgotten Rob Lowe Superhero Film

By Witney Seibold 30 days ago

Long before he entered the Marvel or DC universes, director James Gunn took a satirical approach to superheroes with quite an ensemble cast.

Collage of scenes from Event Horizon, X: The Man With X-Ray Eyes, and The Empty Man

15 Best Cosmic Horror Movies Of All Time, Ranked

By Rob Hunter 30 days ago

From the outer space terror of Event Horizon to the inner demons of Possession, here are the 15 best cosmic horror movies, ranked.

A composite of images from Up, Inside Out, Toy Story, and Boyhood

10 Best Movies On Disney Plus, According To Rotten Tomatoes

By Kira Deshler 30 days ago

If you're looking for the best of use of your time with the highest quality movies, here are the best movies on Disney+, based on Rotten Tomatoes ratings.

Justin and Kelly singing in From Justice to Kelly

Pop Star Kelly Clarkson Deeply Regrets Her Widely Panned Romantic Flop

By Witney Seibold 30 days ago

You better believe Kelly Clarkson is well aware that her disastrous movie debut was a mistake and she has nothing good to say about it.