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Tatsuya Nakadai is backlit by sun as the counterfeit leader in Kagemusha

George Lucas Helped Make One Of The Best Samurai Movies Of All Time

By Jeremy Smith 1 month ago

Star Wars creator George Lucas was hugely influenced by the films of Akira Kurosawa, and ended up working with him to make a great samurai movie.

The truck from Duel surrounded by images from Brian's Song, Bessie, 12 Angry Men, and Ghostwatch in a composite image

15 Best TV Movies Of All Time, Ranked

By Sam Stone 1 month ago

Despite being branded as lesser than their theatrical counterparts, there are some great TV movies out there that are worth watching, and here are the best.

Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff walking alongside Margot Robbie as Catherine in her funeral dress in Wuthering Heights (2026)

5 Reasons Why 2026's Wuthering Heights Ruled The Box Office

By Ryan Scott 2 months ago

Wuthering Heights dominated the box office over the 2026 Valentine's Day weekend. Here's why it won the hearts (and wallets) of audiences worldwide.

Dolly Parton singing in The Porter Wagoner Show

Dolly Parton's Favorite Movie Is An Oscar-Winning Historical Epic From The '60s

By Pauli Poisuo 2 months ago

The legendary Dolly Parton loves movies and music of all styles, but her favorite film of all time is an Oscar-winning historical epic you must see.

Clint Eastwood accompanied with images of Ken Watanabe as General Tadamichi Kuribayashi in Letters From Iwo Jima, Sean Penn as Jimmy Markum in Mystic River, Eastwood as The Stranger in High Plains Drifter, and Meryl Streep as Francesca Johnson in The Bridges of Madison County.

10 Best Movies Directed By Clint Eastwood, Ranked

By Trace Sauveur 2 months ago

The legendary Clint Eastwood has been directing for several decades now, and we've picked and ranked the films that we think are his best as a filmmaker.

Viola Davis as General Nanisca standing outside in The Woman King

Viola Davis' Historical Epic With A 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score Is A Must-Watch On Prime Video

By Sandy Schaefer 2 months ago

Historical epics are a rare commodity nowadays, but this particular one (starring Viola Davis) is very much worth catching on Prime Video in spite of its flaws.

Denzel Washington's Rubin Carter is seen in closeup wearing glasses in The Hurricane

Denzel Washington's Gritty '90s Sports Movie Is A Must-Watch On Paramount+

By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

If you're looking for one of Denzel Washington's finest performances, consider streaming this true story-based '90s drama on Paramount+.

master of disguise pistachio wearing turtle outfit with jennifer

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

By Adam Wescott 2 months 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 2 months 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 months 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 months 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

Viggo Mortensen's Frank Hopkins grits his teeth as he looks off into the distance in Hidalgo.jpg

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

By Joe Roberts 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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.

Jacob Lofland's Cooper Norris stands outside next to an oil rig in Landman.jpg

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

By Joe Roberts 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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.