40 Years Ago, James Cameron's First Sci-Fi Classic Was A Surprise Box Office Smash
The surprise box office success of James Cameron's first-ever sci-fi classic 40 years ago launched the careers of multiple Hollywood titans.
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Roger Ebert Once Compared This Gritty '90s Sci-Fi Horror Movie To The Matrix
The Matrix is one of the most important sci-fi films ever made, and the legendary Roger Ebert once connected the film to a sci-fi body horror classic.
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The Running Man's Best Idea Was Not In Stephen King's Book
The best idea in Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man was, surprisingly, not in the original Stephen King/Richard Bachman novel.
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Boba Fett Fan Theories Existed Before Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Even Hit Theaters
Before Empire Strikes Back arrived in theaters, people were theorizing about Boba Fett’s origins thanks to the Star Wars Holiday Special.
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/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Best Hollywood Books For Movie & TV Lovers
If you've got a movie and TV lover on your shopping list, here's a collection of books that are worth gifting (or just buying for yourself) this holiday season.
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Is MacReady Or Childs The Thing At The End Of John Carpenter's The Thing? An Investigation
'If we've got any surprises for each other, I don't think we're in much shape to do anything about it.'
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/Film Showdown: Pennywise Vs. Freddy Krueger
You put these two in the same room and you get some serious horror movie violence.
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Michael J. Fox Responded To A Back To The Future Mistake Fans Still Bring Up
Back to the Future absolutely has plot holes, including a frequently-cited one that Michael J. Fox has written about. It's also a great piece of filmmaking.
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13 Best Musician Cameos In Movies
Plenty of musicians have transitioned into acting, but many are fine making cameos in movies, whether as themselves or surprising characters. Here are the best.
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Project Hail Mary Trailer Reveals How The Movie Adapts A Tricky Aspect Of The Book
The new Project Hail Mary trailer reveals how the sci-fi adventure film is adapting one of the tricker aspects of The Martian author Andy Weir's source novel.
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Why Edgar Wright Turned Down Directing Jurassic World: Rebirth
Edgar Wright had the chance to direct Jurassic World: Rebirth, but he turned it down to make his dream project come true.
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Predator: Badlands Set A Big Franchise Record - But Is It Too Early To Celebrate?
Predator: Badlands is the biggest solo Predator movie at the box office. But even with a hefty production budget, this could be a huge win in the long run.
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The Running Man Has A Secret Role For An SNL Cast Member (And It's Not Martin Herlihy)
The Running Man utilizes former SNL cast member/writer Martin Herlihy in a small supporting role, but another SNL star has a stealthy role in the movie too.
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Elizabeth Olsen's 2025 Sci-Fi Movie On Hulu Is Easily One Of The Year's Best Thrillers
This 2025 sci-fi film starring Elizabeth Olsen is worth streaming on Hulu, so long as you're okay watching a not-so-happy movie about an all-too-likely future.
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How Paul Verhoeven's Manga Inspirations Nearly Ruined RoboCop's Iconic Design
Paul Verhoeven sought to redesign the RoboCop suit after reading some Japanese manga, but he mostly ended up creating a huge headache for his cast and crew.
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5 Reasons Why Glen Powell's The Running Man Flopped At The Box Office
Even with Glen Powell starring and director Edgar Wright drawing from a Stephen King story, The Running Man has gotten off to a rough start at the box office.
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12 Nostalgic Movies That Defined The '90s
The '90s have become a distinct pillar of nostalgia as the decade gets older, and these movies act as a definitive representation of the era.
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James Cameron Got One Directive From Disney's Bob Iger On Avatar: Fire And Ash
James Cameron wants all the feedback he can get on Avatar: Fire and Ash, but Disney CEO Bob Iger kept things simple after one of the film's test screenings.
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Colin Farrell's Partying Made His Minority Report Co-Star Tom Cruise Angry
Before he curtailed his alcohol use, Colin Farrell's drinking once made filming on Minority Report so difficult that it got under his co-star Tom Cruise's skin.
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The Running Man's Dystopian Product Placement Completely Misses The Point
The Running Man is loaded with some pretty egregious product placement, which wouldn't be a bad thing if it wasn't the antithesis of the film's message.
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Marvel's 'Creative Committee' Tried To Force Major Changes To Guardians Of The Galaxy
Marvel Studios' infamous 'creative committee' wanted James Gunn to make some baffling changes to Guardians of the Galaxy, including one related to its music.
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Gene Roddenberry's Non-Star Trek Projects, Ranked
Gene Roddenberry may best be known for creating Star Trek, but let's take a look at all of the other projects that he ushered in to film and television.
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How The Running Man Fails To Capture The Power Of Stephen King's Original Ending (Or Does It?)
Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man provides a fascinating take on Stephen King's original work, but does it capture its power? Let's discuss.
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How The Ku Klux Klan Interfered With Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
One of the cast members of Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind made the right kind of enemy when they publicly lambasted the Ku Klux Klan.
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Predator: Badlands Has Already Released A Hard-Hitting Prequel
Can't get enough of Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands? Fortunately, there's already a hard-hitting prequel tie-in for you to enjoy.
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Edgar Wright's The Running Man Remake Botches Its Own Message
Edgar Wright's The Running Man is meant to satirize the violence of dystopian entertainment, but it has a hard time sticking the landing due to one big problem.
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The Running Man Addresses The Ongoing AI/Deepfake Controversy In The Perfect Way
The Running Man features a sinister use of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology, and it feels rather relevant in today's misinformation climate.
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