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The 20 greatest movies about making first contact
The idea of contact with extraterrestrial life is something that continues to haunt the popular imagination, so it is not surprising that it appears consistently in movies. After all, there’s something both exciting and terrifying about the thought that there might be life out there beyond the stars. What’s particularly notable about the movies’ exploration of first contact is just how many forms this story takes. Whether it’s a B-movie, a comedy, or an elevated piece of sci-fi storytelling, the movies have proven to be fertile ground for exploring the exchange of cultures between humans and extraterrestrials.
Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / August 3
Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Netflix | August 3-9, 2025
So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Netflix,, hoping something jumps out. We’ve been there. That’s why we pulled together the Top 10 Movies you would actually want to watch this week—no fluff, no filler.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 20
Jodie Foster was too ‘busy’ to take cameo in upcoming Disney sequel ‘Freakier Friday’
Jodie Foster was too “busy” to take a cameo in the upcoming Disney sequel ‘Freakier Friday’. The 62-year-old actress starred as the teenage lead in the original 1976 version of the body-swap comedy, but was working on a new film when she was offered the chance to appear in the new reboot of the film.
20 child actors who also had successful careers as adults
Many child stars fade into normality as adults, whether by choice or circumstance. These 20, though, kept their dreams alive and enjoyed a career resurgence as adults.
Good grief: 20 films that can help viewers process trauma
The best films that contend with trauma also demonstrate how much this is a key part of many people’s experiences, giving viewers more nuanced and poignant understanding of the role it plays in human psychology.
20 iconic horror movies you can watch year-round
Unsurprisingly, there is a strong connection between horror films and Halloween, which explains why the genre always experiences a resurgence during autumn. However, several horror movies can be enjoyed throughout the year.
20 actors who played creepy perfectly
Some actors are so successful at portraying creeps of any sort that they run away with the film, even (especially) if they’re the villain.
The 20 greatest bottle movies of all-time
It’s often the case that actors give some of their best performances when cast in bottle movies, and as such, this genre shows how very important character remains to the magic of the cinema.
16 films that we did not expect to be musicals
There are some premises that you hear are at the center of a musical, and it just makes sense. Mostly, they are about star-crossed lovers. Or about how the hills are alive with the sound of music.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 6
Jodie Foster reveals why she is 'most content' in her sixties
Jodie Foster has become less competitive in later life. The 62-year-old actress was honored on Sunday (05.01.25) with the Best Performance by an Actress
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 5
Golden Globe Awards: Jodie Foster dedicates win to family
Jodie Foster dedicated her Golden Globe Award win to her sons and her wife. The 62-year-old actress was honoured on Sunday (05.01.25) with the Best Performance
Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 16, 2024
SHŌGUN Cleans Up at the 2024 Emmys, FALLOUT Gets Shutout
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards turned out to be a big night for some shows, just not for one of our personal favorites. Shōgun had a record-setting evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The most notable feminist horror flicks
Ranging from the 1930s to the present, these are the types of films that manage to be scary and thought-provoking. Whether directed by men or women, the most notable feminist horror films draw attention to the positions that women often occupy in a male-dominated world.
20 fantastic films that mostly take place in one location
Movies are typically full of spectacle and set in various locations throughout their runtime. However, many films have taken place within a single location, keeping their story tight and compact. These are typically dramas, thrillers, or horrors, with engaging stories that limit themselves to one setting.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 22, 2024
How TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY Directly Connects to Season 1
In True Detective‘s first season Matthew McConaughey’s Rust Cohle told detectives about his estranged father, Travis. He said the two had once lived together in Alaska and his pops died there long ago of leukemia.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / January 15, 2024
Was ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Really Filmed in Alaska?
True Detective: Night Country invites viewers into the unforgiving landscape of Ennis, Alaska, as detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) take on a perplexing mystery cloaked in freezing darkness.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / December 4, 2023
‘True Detective: Night Country’: Jodie Foster Tries Solving a Frozen Mystery in Trailer (Video)
A frozen mystery is unraveling in the official full trailer for HBO‘s True Detective: Night Country starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis.
The 20 most terrifying killers in non-horror movies
Though the horror genre is the Hollywood mode of filmmaking most associated with terrifying killers, such figures have also regularly appeared in many other types of movies. These individuals are, in many ways, the expression of some of humanity’s most pervasive and uncontrollable fears and desires.
The 20 most scientifically accurate films
From the beginning, the film industry has been obsessed with science. Many films, even fictional ones, have drawn on scientific facts to ground fictional realities and grant them a greater verisimilitude.
The best Jodie Foster roles of all time
From child star to adult Hollywood elite, Jodie Foster is one of the most versatile actresses in film history. The two-time Oscar winner has done it all when it comes to the parts she has played.
Famous movie characters and their TV counterparts
Here are some characters who have appeared in film and television but were portrayed by different actors.
20 facts you might not know about 'The Silence of the Lambs'
Maybe read them with the lights on.
The 25 greatest movies in Julia Roberts' filmography
We’ve looked through the many films of America’s Sweetheart – including “America’s Sweethearts” – to find the 25-best movies of Roberts. From blockbusters to Oscar winners, she’s done it all!
Liam Neeson's 25 most memorable roles
For years, we’ve seen Neeson beat up on bad guys more than anything else, even though he was well into his career before making that switch. Whether it’s drama or action (or the occasional comedy), Neeson has had some memorable roles.
20 TV shows we can't wait to watch in 2021
Here's a look at 20 shows (listed in order of scheduled or projected premiere dates) worth watching in 2021.
The films of David Fincher, ranked
Recently, Fincher released his latest film, “Mank,” which was written by his late father Jack. With “Mank” now out there for viewers on Netflix, it’s time to rank every feature-length film that the icy Fincher has directed.
Every actor who has won multiple acting Oscars
Some actors have more than one of the little gold men to their names — 42, in fact, who have won multiple Oscars for acting. This doesn’t include directing, producing or writing Academy Awards.
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