Michael Douglas has revealed he feared for his life at the Academy Awards after FBI agents warned him of an alleged plot to stab him with an HIV-infected needle moments before he was due to appear on stage.
There are movies set in Greece, like “Mamma Mia!,” and then there are movies set in Ancient Greece, like, well, these films. For this collection of films set in Ancient Greece, we are including works of fiction and mythology.
Michael Douglas is returning to work with Oliver Stone nearly four decades after Wall Street. The Oscar-winning actor, 81, is joining the director’s first narrative feature in 10 years alongside Willem Dafoe, Ellen Barkin, Homer Gere and Yvonne Chapman.
Hollywood may look glamorous from the outside, but behind every blockbuster, award-winning performance, and red-carpet appearance are long shooting schedules, creative disagreements, physical exhaustion, and immense pressure.
Some movie couples put the “fun” in “dysfunctional.” We’re not talking about the romantic comedy couples who have one big fight over an easily-managed misunderstanding.
Everybody has to start somewhere. That’s certainly true in Hollywood, even with acclaimed directors. After all, is a studio going to hand an inexperienced director a big movie?
Not all promises are kept. These 20 actors signed on to projects thinking they'd get some good screen time, only to be disappointed in the end.
Their decreasing success at the box office and among critics shows how success in the entertainment business can be a very fleeting thing, even for directors who seem to have it all.
Even though movies are often associated with escapism and the desire to escape from the real world, movie history is filled with examples of films that have had a real-world impact. It’s thus worth taking a look at some of the more extraordinary films that have gone on to change the culture around them, sometimes even inspiring legislation.
There are many beloved fictional sports franchises or teams out there that are worth celebrating. But how many have memorably great uniforms? Here is our list of the 20 best, presented in alphabetical order.
Every so often, a movie comes along that flies in the face of narrative logic, sometimes deliberately and sometimes because the director loses control of the story. However, even the most confusing and bewildering movies still have something to offer and are thus worth closer examination.
Most of the highest-grossing movies of 2023 belong to the usual collection of conceits. We’re talking sequels, IP-driven projects, you name it. Then, there’s Oppenheimer. No need to shield your eyes from these 20 facts you might not know about Oppenheimer.
From the very beginning, Hollywood has been fascinated with ancient cultures, repeatedly drawing from biblical stories and cultures of Greece and Rome for inspiration. Given how foundational these tales have been to Western civilization, it makes sense that the movie industry would want to tap into the audience’s awareness of them.
Do they sometimes ratchet up the bombast for the sake of storytelling? Sure, but that’s cool with us. Here are some of the best and most memorable movies based on legitimate legal events.
Winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards is huge for any director. When your movie wins Best Picture, people will keep an eye on your next film. These are the most interesting follow-up films from directors coming off a Best Picture win.
Who are the new titans of cinema? Here are twenty-five filmmakers who demand our attention.
While the original is inspired by Al Capone, Stone’s version of “Scarface” makes some distinct changes. Also, it’s completely insane. Brace yourself for 20 facts about this bonkers film full of drugs and violence.
It’s a great time to be a fan of classic movies. These days, you can catch almost every notable film streaming somewhere online, and movies pop up here and there every month.
Sports movies are abundant, and we have collected some that are available to watch somewhere online without having to rent or buy them.
On the 20th anniversary of perhaps the greatest film about journalism ever made, Michael Mann's "The Insider," let's take a stroll through the past and celebrate the best films about an underappreciated yet vital profession.
Over the years, as Oscar voters have acclimated to low-budget moviemaking, the line has blurred a bit between the two organizations; more often than not, they're often voting on many of the same films. Which awards group has a better track record over the last 34 years? Let's take a look!
When you discuss movies with your friends, you're more likely to exchange favorite quotes than you are to marvel over mise-en-scène. We love to quote movies. In the interest of stirring up a big ol' fight, here are 50 of the most quotable movies ever made, listed by title and screenwriter(s). To bolster each entry, we've included a sampling of the most memorable lines from each film.
Few movies need sequels, but the ones that rake in an abundance of cash at the box office will almost certainly get them, like it or not. And once studios/producers start sequelizing, it's hard to stop.
Looking to beef up on your documentary viewing? We have some suggestions...
Welp, it’s over. While the New England Patriots Super Bowl Parade brought us Rob Gronkowski doing Rob Gronkowski things, it also brought us a very sad realization: meaningful football won’t be around for another seven months.
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