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How Master Of Disguise Represents A Rightfully Forgotten Era Of Hollywood History

By Adam Wescott 21 hours ago

Many effects-driven children's films of the early 2000s were terrible, offensive, and poorly made. But at least they were obvious disasters.

A Crucial X-Men: The Animated Series Episode Took Influence From A David Lynch Movie

By Devin Meenan 1 day ago

An episode of X-Men: The Animated Series exploring the origins of Mister Sinister was influenced by David Lynch's The Elephant Man.

Juliet being held from behind by Romeo in Romeo and Juliet

5 Movies From The '60s That Have Aged Terribly

By Witney Seibold 2 days ago

The 1960s were over 50 years ago. As you might imagine, some films from that era haven't aged very well. Here are five examples.

Jack Nicholson as Jerry in The Pledge, Riley Keough as Sarah in Under the Silver Lake, and Jason Mitchell as Ronsel in Mudbound

10 Must-Watch Netflix Movies Nobody Talks About Anymore

By Rob Hunter 2 days ago

Netflix always has plenty of movies, including some great movies that don't get talked about nearly as often as they should these days. Let's take a look

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Viggo Mortensen's Underseen 2004 Western Is A Hidden Gem Streaming On Prime Video

By Joe Roberts 3 days ago

Western films come in many forms, and Viggo Mortensen's underseen Western from 2004 is a must-watch. Check it out now on Prime Video.

Matt Damon as Mark peeking from behind a curtain in The Informant

Matt Damon Lost A Role That Turned Josh Brolin Into An Oscar Nominee

By Ryan Scott 3 days ago

While Matt Damon may not have any real regrets about his career, he did miss out on a movie role that snagged Josh Brolin an Oscar nomination.

Billy Bob Thornton's Davy Crockett smiles in closeup in The Alamo

Roger Ebert Said Billy Bob Thornton Gave His Best Performance In This Western Flop

By Joe Roberts 4 days ago

Billy Bob Thornton starred in a 2004 historical Western that's mostly been forgotten, but his portrayal of Davy Crockett earned high praise from Roger Ebert.

Brad Pitt's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Sequel Got A Surprise Super Bowl Trailer

By Nina Starner 4 days ago

Brad Pitt's retired stuntman from Once Upon A Time In Hollywood returns in a surprise Super Bowl trailer for The Adventures of Cliff Booth.

James Graham talking to a rugged Rob Roy MacGregor in Rob Roy

Roger Ebert Gave Liam Neeson's Underseen Historical Adventure A Near-Perfect Score

By Witney Seibold 4 days ago

One of Liam Neeson's best and most underappreciated films impressed the late, great Roger Ebert. Here's why you should check out this historical adventure.

Russell Crowe as Robin surrounded by flying dust in Robin Hood (2010)

Russell Crowe's Historical Action Flop On HBO Max Deserves A Second Chance

By Sandy Schaefer 7 days ago

This Russell Crowe-led historical action epic flopped in theaters, but it's worth checking out while it's streaming on HBO Max.

A fresh-faced Leonardo DiCaprio sports flowing locks as King Louis XIV in The Man in the Iron Mask

Leonardo DiCaprio's Action-Packed Historical Epic Is A Hidden Gem On Prime Video

By Jeremy Smith 9 days ago

Titanic wasn't the only film starring Leonardo DiCaprio that crushed the 1998 box office, and you can currently watch the underseen epic on Prime Video.

A close up of Sam Elliott as Virgil Earp in Tombstone

Landman's Billy Bob Thornton And Sam Elliott Starred In One Of The Greatest Westerns Ever

By Ryan Scott 9 days ago

Long before Landman, Billy Bob Thornton and Sam Elliott both appeared in one of the best Western films ever made, featuring a ridiculously stacked cast.

Gwyneth Paltrow glows as Viola de Lesseps

Gwyneth Paltrow's Controversial Best Picture Oscar Winner Is A Streaming Hit On Netflix

By Jeremy Smith 10 days ago

Film fans love to debate whether a film is deserving of the Best Picture Oscar, and the debate regarding a Gwyneth Paltrow film continues thanks to Netflix.

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Before Landman, Jacob Lofland Starred In An Intense Civil War Movie That Deserves A Second Look

By Joe Roberts 10 days ago

Jacob Lofland might be new to Landman fans, but Cooper Norris actor has been performing since childhood, including in this Civil War movie.

Harris Dickinson as John Lennon recording a song while playing guitar in The Beatles

The Beatles First Look Photos: Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn, And Harris Dickinson Become The Fab Four

By Jeremy Mathai 13 days ago

Get your first look at The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event's version of the Fab Four with these newly-released photos of the films' leads.

John Travolta as Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction surrounded by Wil Wheaton as Gordie Lachance, River Phoenix as Chris Chambers, Corey Feldman as Teddy Duchamp and Jerry O'Connell as Vern Tessio in Stand By Me, Paul Newman as Henry Gondorff and Robert Redford as Johnny Hooker in The Sting, Ice Cube as Doughboy in Boyz in the Hood, and Geena Davis as Dorothy

15 Best Classic Movies Streaming On Netflix, Ranked

By Trace Sauveur 17 days ago

Classic movies on Netflix may not always be plentiful, but the streaming library certainly has some undeniable greats from decades ago, and these are the best.

Christian Bale as Jamie wearing his school uniform in Empire of the Sun

Steven Spielberg Directed Christian Bale's First Major Movie For Personal Reasons

By Sandy Schaefer 19 days ago

Christian Bale, in his first major movie role, starred in this Steven Spielberg drama, which the director really connected with on a personal level.

Jacob Elordi as the Creature dressed in rags in Frankenstein

Two Very Different Netflix Movies Got Best Picture Nominations At The 2026 Oscars

By Danielle Ryan 21 days ago

Netflix nabbed two nominations for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars, and the films couldn't be more different from one another.

Steven Spielberg watching a monitor and surrounded by producer Kristie Macosko Kriger, writer Tony Kushner, Seth Rogen as Bennie Loewy, Julia Butters as Reggie Fabelman, Keeley Karsten as Natalie Fabelman, and Sophia Kopera as Lisa Fabelman on the set of The Fabelmans

Steven Spielberg's Latest Best Picture Nomination Just Landed Him An Oscars Record

By Jeremy Mathai 21 days ago

Steven Spielberg may not have directed any movies in 2025, but he still landed a new Oscars record with one of the Best Picture nominees.

Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell) stares into the horizon in Tombstone

12 Westerns That Are Based On True Stories

By Sam Stone 21 days ago

The Western genre often reaches back into history to depict a bygone era, and while they might not always be accurate, these movies are based on true stories.

Rebekka adjusting Elvira's nose cage in The Ugly Stepsister

The Most Underrated Horror Movie Of 2025 Has Better Make-Up Effects Than You Realize

By BJ Colangelo 25 days ago

The gruesome, grotesque, underrated 2025 horror movie The Ugly Stepsister has special effects makeup that's sometimes it's invisible.

Brad Pitt's Jesse James sits in darkness in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Brad Pitt's Favorite Movie He Was In Was A Western That Unfortunately Flopped

By Joe Roberts 26 days ago

Brad Pitt has been involved with a lot of good movies, but the one he considers his best is an excellent Western that flopped at the box office.

Morgan Freeman in Unforgiven, Shawshank Redemption, and The Dark Knight

Morgan Freeman's 25 Best Roles, Ranked

By Liam Gaughan 27 days ago

Morgan Freeman is one of the most recognizable and beloved actors working today. Here are his best roles from across his impressive career in Hollywood.

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Horror Hit Sinners Offers A Bracing Examination Of Irish American History

By Devin Meenan 1 month ago

Sinners weaves the Delta Blues with thread of traditional Irish folk music, symbolizing the complex real-life history of Irish Americans and Black Americans.

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10 Best Streaming Movies Of 2025, Ranked

By SlashFilm Staff 1 month ago

Enjoy some of last year's best movies from the comfort of your home. Here are the 10 best streaming movies released in 2025, ranked.

Collage of images from The Wind Rises, Weathering With You, and 5 Centimeters Per Second

12 Best Romantic Anime Movies Of All Time, Ranked

By Sam Stone 1 month ago

From lighthearted comedic tales to heartbreaking tragedies, here are 12 of the best romantic anime movies of all time, ranked.

One Battle After Another, The Big Lebowski, Blindspotting, Repo Man, and The President's Analyst

12 Best Movies Like One Battle After Another

By Jamie Jirak 1 month ago

If you enjoyed the combination of dark satire and genuine thrills in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, we have some other movies you can watch.