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Gurney Halleck with a blade pointed at him in Dune (2021)

How Do The Shields Work In The Dune Universe?

By Michael Boyle 10 months ago

The portable shields worn by characters in the Dune universe can be somewhat difficult to understand (and even trickier to translate to the screen).

Alonzo in the diner wearing glasses looking off-camera in Training Day

Denzel Washington Wasn't Happy With One Of His Oscar-Winning Performances

By Nick Staniforth 10 months ago

Years after winning his second Oscar, Denzel Washington explained that he wished he'd have gone even bigger during a key moment in that performance.

Michael Keaton's Andy Goodrich sits in the driver seat of a car in Goodrich

An Overlooked 2024 Michael Keaton Movie Is A Streaming Success On Max

By Joe Roberts 10 months ago

Michael Keaton starred in more than just Beetlejuice Beetlejuice last year, and Prime Video users are finally discovering one of this best performances.

Benicio del Toro, Taylor Sheridan and Elizabeth Olsen

Every Taylor Sheridan Movie, Ranked From Worst To Best

By Nick Staniforth 10 months ago

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan seems to focus primarily on TV these days, but let's take a look back at his various movies.

Sjur Vatne Brean as Gunnar Sønsteby trekking through a snowy forest with soldiers in Number 24

This World War II Drama Is The Best Movie You Didn't Watch On Netflix

By Jeremy Mathai 10 months ago

This Norwegian-language WWII drama on Netflix is one of the most thoughtful and impressively detail-oriented biopics to come along in a while.

Dylan O'Brien as Roman and James Sweeney as Dennis dressed as Sims characters for a Halloween party in Twinless

Dylan O'Brien's Best Performance Yet Proves He's The Next Robert Pattinson

By Ethan Anderton 10 months ago

Dylan O'Brien received plenty of praise for his performance in the 2025 Sundance Film Festival selection Twinless, and he demands our attention.

Jonathan Bailey as Henry Loomis and Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett crouching in the tall grass in Jurassic World Rebirth

Jurassic World Rebirth Trailer: Welcome To A New Era Of The Jurassic Franchise

By Ryan Scott 10 months ago

The trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth has arrived and we're ready for even more dino action, this time with Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey.

Why Baron Vladimir Harkonnen Can Fly In Dune

By Rick Stevenson 10 months ago

The Baron Vladimir Harkonnen is able to fly thanks to a specific piece of technology (and the sci-fi concept behind it) in the Dune universe.

Timothee Chalamet's Paul Atreides looking over his shoulder in Dune: Part Two

The Real Reason Dune 3 Is Being Fast-Tracked, According To Director Denis Villeneuve

By Ryan Scott 10 months ago

Denis Villeneuve originally intended to go off and direct a different movie before adapting Dune Messiah. Here's why his plans for Dune 3 changed.

Tom Hanks' Richard Young hugs Robin Wright's Margaret Young in a living room in Here

A 2024 Tom Hanks Flop Is Finally Finding Its Audience On Netflix

By Joe Roberts 10 months ago

This 2024 Tom Hanks drama and Forrest Gump reunion proved to be a critical and box office flop. However, it's currently faring much better on Netflix.

Courtroom officials holding back Leonard in Witness for the Prosecution

The Three Perfect Agatha Christie Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes

By Debopriyaa Dutta 10 months ago

There are three Agatha Christie movie adaptations that hold a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Let's discuss what's worthwhile about each of them.

Kynes activating a thumper in Dune (2021)

How Thumpers Actually Work In The Dune Universe

By Michael Boyle 10 months ago

The Fremen create some ingenious devices in the Dune universe, with the Thumper being perhaps one of the most useful and inventive ones.

Maisy Stella as Young Elliott and Aubrey Plaza as Old Elliott in My Old Ass

Where Was Aubrey Plaza's My Old Ass Filmed? Every Major Location Explained

By Danielle Ryan 10 months ago

A factor in how we experience growing up is where we do it, and that's why some of the best coming-of-age films highlight their locations, including My Old Ass.

The Wizard's big mechanical face peering at Elphaba and Glinda

Wicked Broke A Major Broadway Record Thanks To The Movie

By Witney Seibold 10 months ago

In the aftermath of the Wicked movie's release, audiences flocked to the Broadway show in such high numbers that it broke a record held for years.

Collage of Lisa Rowe (Angelina Jolie) from Girl, Interrupted, Precious (Gabourey Sidibe) from Precious, Charlie (Logan Lerman) from The Perks of Being a Wallflower), Lux (Kirsten Dunst) from The Virgin Suicides, and Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) from The Edge of Seventeen

12 Best Movies Like 2003's Thirteen

By Samuel Stone 10 months ago

Do you like Catherine Hardwicke's coming-of-age movie Thirteen? If so, we've assembled a list of 12 other great movies for you to watch immediately.

Robert De Niro's David talking face to face with Dakota Fanning's Emily in Hide and Seek

20 Years Ago, A Forgotten Robert De Niro Horror Movie Was A Huge Box Office Hit

By Ryan Scott 10 months ago

Robert De Niro's Hide and Seek made over a hundred million dollars at the box office in 2005, but 20 years later, few remember what it's about.

Quentin Tarantino's Frankie dressed in cowboy garb in

There's One Clear Way For Quentin Tarantino To Escape The Drama Surrounding His 'Final' Movie

By Kieran Fisher 10 months ago

Quentin Tarantino's supposedly 'final movie' might not ever happen, but there's one path the filmmaker should take instead.

Molina tends to Valentin's wound in Kiss of the Spider Woman

Kiss Of The Spider Woman Review: A Heartfelt Queer Musical With A Breakout Performance [Sundance]

By Bill Bria 10 months ago

Kiss of the Spider Woman, co-starring Jennifer Lopez, is a great example of the modern movie musical, and features a breakout performance from Tonatiuh.

Chloe Ending Explained: Lies, Mistrust, & Psychosexual Dilemmas

By Debopriyaa Dutta 10 months ago

The ambiguous ending of Atom Egoyan's psychosexual thriller Chloe re-contextualizes its protagonist and her behavior throughout the movie in a troubling light.

Tom Holland's Nathan Drake looks off into the distance in close-up in Uncharted

Upcoming Tom Holland Movies: Everything You Need To Know

By Joe Roberts 10 months ago

Tom Holland has ambitions that extend well beyond continuing to play Spider-Man. Here's every upcoming movie currently on his to-do list.

Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn wearing makeup and smiling in Joker: Folie a Deux

How Lady Gaga Really Feels About Joker 2's Negative Reviews

By Kieran Fisher 10 months ago

Joker: Folie à Deux star Lady Gaga has spoken out about the film's negative reception and her experience playing the movie's version of Harley Quinn.

Key art for The Six Triple Eight with archive photos of the real battalion

The True Story Behind Netflix's The Six Triple Eight Explained

By Jeremy Smith 10 months ago

Netflix war film The Six Triple Eight tells the true story of the all-Black, all-women 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

Harvey Keitel chews on a toothpick as Mr. White in Reservoir Dogs

Why Sydney Pollack Replaced Harvey Keitel In Eyes Wide Shut

By Jeremy Smith 10 months ago

Harvey Keitel was replaced by Sydney Pollack partway through filming on Eyes Wide Shut. However, the truth about his departure didn't emerge until years later.

Linda is very tired in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Review: This Comedy-Thriller Is Like Uncut Gems Meets Eraserhead [Sundance]

By Bill Bria 10 months ago

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You is a blend of comedy and thriller that invokes the anxiety of Uncut Gems and the surreal horrors of Eraserhead. Here's our review.