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10 Best '70s Conspiracy Thriller Movies, Ranked

By Rob Hunter 6 days ago

Conspiracy thrillers were all the rage in the 1970s, and we've put together a list of the best for you to watch next. Just watch your back.

Nicholas Bannister looking confused by a projection in Reminiscence

Hugh Jackman's Ambitious 2021 Sci-Fi Flop Deserves A Second Chance

By Quinn Bilodeau 6 days ago

Good movies flop all the time at the box office, which is why we think you should watch this sci-fi film from 2021 starring Hugh Jackman you may have missed.

Paul Mescal as Lucius kneeling to rub some dirt on his hands in an arena in Gladiator II

Here's Why Gladiator 2 Didn't Work, According To Russell Crowe

By Jeremy Mathai 7 days ago

Russell Crowe has some issues with Gladiator II, though they've less to do with the sequel's technical qualities and more to do with the Maximus character.

Composite image of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, Will Smith as Steven Hiller, and Keanu Reeves as Jack Traven

10 Actors Who Refused To Return For Sequels

By Sergio Pereira 7 days ago

Sometimes, an actor just doesn't want to come back for the sequel to a hit movie. Here are 10 actors who turned down big sequels for one reason or another.

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15 Best Christmas Movies On HBO Max

By Russell Murray 7 days ago

While we wait to determine the fate of HBO Max in the midst of a Warner Bros. takeover, here are the best Christmas movies the streamer is offering now.

Brendan Fraser's Alden Pyle stands in a white suit in The Quiet American

Roger Ebert Praised Brendan Fraser's Performance In A Forgotten Political Thriller

By Joe Roberts 8 days ago

Brendan Fraser became a household name playing broad characters like Dudley Do-Right and George of the Jungle, but Roger Ebert loved him best in a war drama.

Tom Hardy stands in the rain as Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights

Tom Hardy's Wuthering Heights Adaptation Is A Must-Watch Before Margot Robbie's 2026 Movie

By Jeremy Smith 8 days ago

While you're waiting for next year's Margot Robbie-led movie adaptation of Wuthering Heights, consider checking out the two-part TV version featuring Tom Hardy.

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10 Best Jesse Eisenberg Performances, Ranked

By Lex Briscuso 8 days ago

From a smarmy tech billionaire to a sasquatch and plenty more in between, these are Jessie Eisenberg's best performances.

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15 Worst Box Office Openings Of All Time

By Russell Murray 8 days ago

Not every movie can be a smash hit at the box office, but few movies have ever flopped quite as badly as these 15 films.

Jeremy Allen-White as Bruce Springsteen recording in a studio booth in Deliver Me from Nowhere

Stephen King's Review Of The Bruce Springsteen Movie Will Sell You On The 2025 Flop

By Joe Roberts 8 days ago

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere may've disappointed at the box office, but the 2025 biographical drama has found an outspoken supporter in Stephen King.

JD sitting at a cafeteria table in Heathers

Christian Slater Almost Lost One Of His Most Iconic Roles For Sounding Like Jack Nicholson

By Witney Seibold 9 days ago

When Christian Slater auditioned for Heathers, the filmmakers were sick of young actors imitating older legends, and his voice almost cost him the job.

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12 Sequels To Box Office Hits You Didn't Know Existed

By Sam Stone 9 days ago

Most people aren't aware these sequels to box office hits even exist, though some of them are surprisingly decent on their own terms (while others are not).

Francis Ford Coppola pitches Megalopolis on YouTube

Why Francis Ford Coppola Believed The Godfather's Success Ruined His Career

By Jeremy Smith 9 days ago

The Godfather launched Francis Ford Coppola to the top of 1970s American cinema, but in the director's mind, that may not have been a good thing.

Andy Whitfield's Spartacus celebrates his victory in Season 1 of Spartacus

Why Spartacus Creator Steven DeKnight Never Regrets Killing Off His Gladiators

By Debopriyaa Dutta 10 days ago

Spartacus fans might be heartbroken about the deaths of some of their favorite Gladiators, but show creator Steven DeKnight regrets nothing.

Shannon Doherty stares daggers down the hall of a high school as Heather Duke in Heathers

The Iconic Heathers Line That Shannen Doherty Absolutely Refused To Say

By Jeremy Smith 10 days ago

One of the most memorable moments in Heathers was originally supposed to be said by Shannen Doherty, but her rejection was Kim Walker's gain.

Clint Eastwood as Josey Wales is seen in closeup as he stands by a horse in The Outlaw Josey Wales

Clint Eastwood Had To Fight For The Ending Of A Classic Western Movie

By Joe Roberts 10 days ago

Clint Eastwood wound up arguing with his editor for The Outlaw Josey Wales over how to best bring the revisionist Western movie to a close.

Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf doing the splits in front of Cameron Diaz in The Holiday, Samuel L Jackson in The Hateful Eight, and Dominic Sessa and Paul Giamatti in The Holdovers

15 Best Winter Movies Of All Time, Ranked

By Blaise Santi 10 days ago

Whether you prefer your cinematic winters freezing or cozy, you'll find something to like on our ranked list of the 15 best movies set during that season.

Richard crying while talking on a pay phone in Babel

Brad Pitt's Heartbreaking 2006 Drama On Prime Video Received A Perfect Score From Roger Ebert

By Nina Starner 10 days ago

One of Brad Pitt's best films earned a perfect score from Roger Ebert, but few realize that the flick was actually the end of a trilogy.

Avatar: Fire And Ash Director James Cameron Has An Unusual Idea For An Extended Edition [Exclusive]

By Bill Bria 12 days ago

James Cameron continues to be one of cinema's greatest innovators, and that includes his plans for an extended release of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

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Taron Egerton's Netflix Action Movie Is The Perfect Holiday Season Watch

By Joe Roberts 12 days ago

If you're looking for a holiday film outside of the usual festive fare, Taron Egerton's Netflix action movie is calling your name.

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15 Best Christmas Movies Streaming On Netflix

By Russell Murray 13 days ago

If you've got a Netflix subscription and an itch for some holiday spirit, these are the best Christmas movies streaming on the service right now.

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Live-Action Remakes Of Animated Movies Are Usually Terrible – But There's One Way To Save Them

By Rafael Motamayor 14 days ago

Most live-action remakes of animated films are creatively bankrupt despite their box office success, but here's how to make them work.

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Adam Sandler Could Get An Oscar Nomination For A Movie Hitting Netflix Very Soon

By Nina Starner 14 days ago

Adam Sandler has proven to be a formidable acting presence, and there's Oscar buzz for the Sandman in his latest film coming to Netflix.

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The Only '80s Best Picture Winner That Roger Ebert Didn't Give A Perfect Score To

By Jeremy Smith 14 days ago

Roger Ebert gave a perfect score to every Best Picture winner of the 1980s, save for one, and his reasoning was pretty questionable.

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All 10 Luca Guadagnino Movies Ranked (Including After The Hunt)

By Russell Murray 14 days ago

Luca Guadagnino has been churning out new movies at a rapid rate in recent years, so let's take the time to rank them so far.

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Stephen King's Controversial Take On An '80s Robert De Niro Movie Will Leave You Confused

By Witney Seibold 14 days ago

Stephen King's negative take on this classic '80s Robert De Niro film may come as a surprise, but is he onto something? Let's take a closer look.

Izzi smiling, holding a book, in The Fountain

Brad Pitt Almost Destroyed This Underrated Rachel Weisz Drama

By Witney Seibold 14 days ago

While Brad Pitt was, in many ways, the reason Darren Aronofsky's The Fountain even got made, he was also nearly responsible for derailing the movie entirely.