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Killers Of The Flower Moon's Quest For Osage Authenticity Reinvigorated Forgotten Traditions

By Jeremy Mathai October 18th, 2023

With Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese and his team received an extensive education in Osage traditions.

Napoleon Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby

Vanessa Kirby Rules Joaquin Phoenix's Heart In New Trailer For Ridley Scott's Napoleon

By Devin Meenan October 18th, 2023

Ridley Scott is back with another big, sprawling historical epic. Watch the latest trailer for Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby.

Adam Driver Makes Some Very Fast Cars In The New Ferrari Trailer

By Jeremy Mathai October 18th, 2023

Adam Driver gets to use another questionable Italian accent in the new trailer for Michael Mann's Ferrari. Watch it right here.

Disney Could Make Another Kingsman Prequel (Even Though The Last One Bombed)

By Ryan Scott October 18th, 2023

The first Kingsman prequel was a box office bomb, so why would Disney make a sequel? Believe it or not, there are compelling reasons.

Cool Stuff: Titanic Comes To 4K Blu-Ray In December, Including A Beautiful Collector's Edition

By Ethan Anderton October 17th, 2023

James Cameron's massive Oscar-winning hit Titanic is finally coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in December with a handful of new special features.

I Would Thanos-Snap Away Every MCU Movie To Save A Single Martin Scorsese Picture

By Sandy Schaefer October 17th, 2023

The MCU is a major defining cultural event of the last 15 years ... and yet, there's not a single Martin Scorsese film that isn't worth more than the franchise.

Ferrari Review: Michael Mann Captures The Nervy High Drama Of Racing

By Audrey Fox October 16th, 2023

Featuring a stellar performance from Penelope Cruz, Ferrari is one of Michael Mann's most emotionally satisfying films in years. Read our review here.

Does William Wyler Deserve To Be The Most Nominated Director In Oscars History? An Investigation

By Mike Shutt October 15th, 2023

William Wyler made countless indelible Hollywood films, from Mrs. Miniver to Ben-Hur. But does he deserve to be the most nominated director in Academy history?

Cool Stuff: Unleashing Oppenheimer Book Digs Into The Making Of Christopher Nolan's Film

By Ethan Anderton October 14th, 2023

If you want to know all the behind-the-scenes details about the making of Christopher Nolan's hit film Oppenheimer, this is the book for you.

Killers of the Flower Moon Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio

Can Killers Of The Flower Moon Become Scorsese's First Box Office Hit In A Decade?

By Ryan Scott October 13th, 2023

Can Killers of the Flower Moon match up to Scorsese's other big hits, like The Wolf of Wall Street? Let's investigate.

Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor in Revenge of the Sith

A Tiny Change To Revenge Of The Sith's Script Drove Home Anakin's Downfall Scene

By Jenna Busch September 12th, 2023

Ewan McGregor changed one of Obi-Wan's lines after their final battle in Revenge of the Sith, and it makes Anakin's downfall hit that much harder.

I Love Lucy Changed Television History In Ways That Should Never Be Forgotten

By Mike Shutt September 10th, 2023

From its pioneering of the multi-camera sitcom format to its portrayal of an interracial marriage, I Love Lucy is one of the most important shows in TV history.

Working On Oppenheimer Gave Florence Pugh A Career First Experience

By Witney Seibold September 9th, 2023

Florence Pugh had a masterful on-set experience during Oppenheimer and explained what separates working with Chris Nolan from other directors.

Indiana Jones 5 Started Its Set Design Journey By Borrowing From Real WWII History

By Joe Roberts September 9th, 2023

The set design of the train in the opening sequence of Indiana Jones 5 took inspiration from a real-life World War II train, The Führersonderzug.

Lower Decks Season 4 Revisits The Greatest Ethical Dilemma In Star Trek History

By Jeremy Mathai September 7th, 2023

Few ethical dilemmas in Star Trek history are as infamous as that of Tuvix from Voyager. So what better show to re-examine that debate than Lower Decks?

The Deadly Effects Of The Trinity Test That Oppenheimer Didn't Show

By Rafael Motamayor September 7th, 2023

The Trinity test health effects aren't focused on in 'Oppenheimer,' but that was purposeful -- just like the decision to not show the aftermath of the bombings.

Ahsoka Highlights The Mandalorians' History Of Jedi-Slaying

By Hannah Shaw-Williams September 6th, 2023

As Sabine Wren takes on Shin Hati, we see how Mandalorian armor and weapons were specifically designed for battling Jedi.

The X-Men: Evolution Finale Explained: A Peek Into Comic History

By Devin Meenan September 4th, 2023

Professor X's vision in the finale of X-Men: Evolution hinted toward a future for the series that would have borne out several iconic comic storylines.

The Creator's Visual Design Was Inspired By A Cool Alternate History Concept

By Jeremy Mathai August 30th, 2023

For the sci-fi movie The Creator, director Gareth Edwards imagined an alternate history where dominant tech was different, changing the future's visual design.

Why Christopher Nolan Axed An Entire Month Off Oppenheimer's Filming Schedule

By Sandy Schaefer August 30th, 2023

Rebuilding a period-accurate Los Alamos for Oppenheimer wasn't cheap. So Christopher Nolan shaved a month off the filming schedule to help cover the costs.

Two Sentences From Christopher Nolan Unlocked Oppenheimer For Cillian Murphy

By Jeremy Smith August 27th, 2023

Cillian Murphy took a key piece of direction from Christopher Nolan to heart when it came time to embody Oppenheimer on the big screen.

Reva's Armor In Obi-Wan Kenobi Hides Her Star Wars History In Plain Sight

By Sandy Schaefer August 27th, 2023

Obi-Wan Kenobi costume designer Suttirat Larlarb included several details in Reva's armor that allude to the character's conflicted nature.

A Brief History Of Star Wars Characters Surviving Lightsaber Wounds

By Sandy Schaefer August 24th, 2023

Lightsabers are extremely deadly ... except when they're not. Let's run through the history of Star Wars characters surviving lightsaber-related wounds.

Wrestling With Martin Scorsese's 'The Last Temptation Of Christ' As It Turns 30

By Joshua Meyer August 23rd, 2023

The Last Temptation of Christ at 30 is a challenging, frustrating, beautiful, fascinating experience and one that demands you look within yourself.

How Mr. Rogers And Orson Welles Helped Prepare Cillian Murphy For Oppenheimer

By Jeremy Mathai August 21st, 2023

Believe it or not, Cilian Murphy looked to Mr. Rogers and Orson Welles when crafting the voice used to play J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christophe Nolan's movie.

Oppenheimer's Opening Scene Broke One Of Christopher Nolan's Own Filmmaking Rules

By Jeremy Mathai August 20th, 2023

Christopher Nolan films rarely deviate from their scripts, with rare exceptions like the opening scene in Oppenheimer.

Game Of Thrones' Pilot Prominently Featured A Piece Of Monty Python History

By Mike Shutt August 19th, 2023

Doune Castle in Scotland is quite a versatile shooting location, making space for both Game of Thrones and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.