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Oppenheimer Had A Little Help From The Creator Of Game Of Thrones And His Dragon Train

By Mike Shutt October 25th, 2023

For a train scene in Oppenheimer, director Christopher Nolan hopped on board one of George R.R. Martin's dragon trains at Sky Railway in New Mexico.

Cillian Murphy's Oppenheimer Haircut Took Five Hours, Thanks To A Picky Christopher Nolan

By Valerie Ettenhofer October 25th, 2023

Christopher Nolan is a notorious stickler for detail, even when it came to Cillian Murphy's haircut for Oppenheimer, which took a reported five hours.

Cillian Murphy Dreaded A Key Scene In Oppenheimer – Now He'll Never Forget It

By Sandy Schaefer October 24th, 2023

Cillian Murphy had to deliver a physics lecture in Dutch in Oppenheimer. Luckily, he had a co-worker who could give him some pointers.

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Research Unearthed A Detail Historians Missed

By Jeremy Mathai October 24th, 2023

In researching Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan uncovered a key detail about David Hill (Rami Malek) that the authors of the film's source material had missed.

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Here's What Needs To Happen For Killers Of The Flower Moon To Be A Box Office Hit

By Ryan Scott October 23rd, 2023

Killers of the Flower Moon cost $200 million to make, so how much at the box office does it need in order to turn a profit? Does it really matter to Apple?

Martin Scorsese Explains Why Robert De Niro And Leonardo DiCaprio Are His Most Trusted Collaborators

By Bill Bria October 23rd, 2023

Killers of the Flower Moon sees two of Martin Scorsese's most trusted collaborators finally working together: Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Killers Of The Flower Moon Furthers One Of Martin Scorsese's Career-Long Themes

By Devin Meenan October 23rd, 2023

In Martin Scorsese's view of the American Dream, people climb to the top through greed, fraud, and violence, and the bad guys rarely face justice.

Killers Of The Flower Moon Spoiler Review: One Of Martin Scorsese's Best Pictures

By Josh Spiegel October 23rd, 2023

With Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese reminds us yet again that few other people working in film today are operating at even half of his level.

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Temple Of Doom's Rope Bridge Battle Was Just As Dangerous Behind The Scenes

By Witney Seibold October 23rd, 2023

There were plenty of death-defying stunts on the Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom set, but the footbridge really takes the cake for thrills.

The Correct Order To Watch The Monty Python Movies

By Witney Seibold October 22nd, 2023

Looking to watch all of the Monty Python movies in order? Let us be your guide to the world of funny Brits and even funnier bits.

Martin Scorsese Targets A Very Modern Pop Culture Trend In Killers Of The Flower Moon

By Rafael Motamayor October 22nd, 2023

Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon shares a very odd connection to last year's Babylon.

Jesse Plemons And Brendan Fraser Are The Supporting MVPs Of Killers Of The Flower Moon

By Ethan Anderton October 22nd, 2023

Killers of the Flower Moon has fantastic lead performances by Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone, but let's give it up for Jesse Plemons and Brendan Fraser.

From 'Patton' To '1917': The 20 Best War Movies Of The Last Half-Century

By Joshua Meyer October 21st, 2023

With 1917 now available on home video, let's count down the 20 best war movies of the past 50 years, starting with Patton and moving forward.

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Killers Of The Flower Moon Tops The Wolf Of Wall Street With $23 Million Opening Weekend

By Hannah Shaw-Williams October 21st, 2023

Martin Scorsese's true story crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon is set to debut in second place this weekend, behind Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.

Killers Of The Flower Moon Proves That Leonardo DiCaprio Is At His Best When He's Out Of Control

By Rafael Motamayor October 21st, 2023

In Killers of the Flower Moon, Leonardo DiCaprio once again demonstrates that he's perfected the art of freaking out.

Leonardo DiCaprio's Most Devilishly Charming Moment In Killers Of The Flower Moon Was Improvised

By Ethan Anderton October 21st, 2023

A charming, improvised bit between Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone in Killers of the Flower Moon helps establish the backbone of this tragic, true story.

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A Cameo From A Horror Legend In Killers Of The Flower Moon Makes Perfect Sense

By Drew Tinnin October 21st, 2023

Martin Scorsese achieved two goals with this bit of stunt casting in Killers of the Flower Moon - ensuring historical accuracy and shouting out New York cinema.

Martin Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon Cameo Carries A Deeper Meaning

By Rafael Motamayor October 20th, 2023

Martin Scorsese makes a cameo in Killers of the Flower Moon, and like other appearances in his own movies, it has a significant meaning.

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Lily Gladstone Is Too Good To Actually Win An Oscar For Killers Of The Flower Moon

By BJ Colangelo October 20th, 2023

Lily Gladstone carries Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon. Her phenomenal performance may not be recognized as such by the Academy, though.

How Killers Of The Flower Moon Connects To The Tulsa Massacre Highlighted In Watchmen

By Rafael Motamayor October 20th, 2023

Killers of the Flower Moon directly references the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, and the film's themes echo the heinous nature of the tragedy.

Killers Of The Flower Moon's Title Is Key To Understanding The Film

By BJ Colangelo October 20th, 2023

Killers of the Flower Moon is one of the most poetic titles for a film in Martin Scorsese's career. The story behind the name gives it even more meaning.

Thanks To A Clint Eastwood Movie, Leonardo DiCaprio Pursues Himself In Killers Of The Flower Moon

By Witney Seibold October 20th, 2023

Leonardo DiCaprio plays a key role in Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, and back in 2011, he played another key figure who's mentioned in the movie.

Killers Of The Flower Moon Is, Unfortunately, Very Accurate To The Real Story

By Jeremy Smith October 20th, 2023

The events of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon are part of America's horrendous history, and the story never lets us forget it.

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A Certain Rock Star Makes A Rare But Rewarding Acting Appearance In Killers Of The Flower Moon

By Jenna Busch October 20th, 2023

A famous musician makes a cameo near the end of Martin Scorsese's new movie Killers of the Flower Moon. Spoilers follow, obviously.

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Killers Of The Flower Moon Ending Explained: A False King's Reign Of Terror

By BJ Colangelo October 19th, 2023

Martin Scorsese's Killer of the Flower Moon tells the true story of greed and tragedy that tore apart the Osage Nation, and the ending hits hard.

Killers Of The Flower Moon Borrowed A Key Element From A Very Unlikely Movie

By Witney Seibold October 19th, 2023

Martin Scorsese and his editor Thelma Schoonmaker looked to an obscure film from the great Michael Powell to inspire a decision in Killers of the Flower Moon.

Killers Of The Flower Moon Absolutely Justifies That 3.5 Hour Runtime

By Witney Seibold October 19th, 2023

Martin Scorsese utilizes all three and a half hour of Killers of the Flower Moon's runtime.