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.
For a movie, there is no bigger honor than winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards. That Oscar is a guarantee of some degree of cinematic immortality.
Once upon a time, after the robber barons and before the collapse of Enron, corporate executives were exalted as wise champions of capitalism, men (always men) who married their passion for their profession/product with a can-do attitude that everyday people should emulate.
If you have to make an exit, you might as well make it memorable. That’s certainly true of character deaths in movies. Some of the most-iconic moments in film history involve a character dying.
Sports movies are abundant, and we have collected some that are available to watch somewhere online without having to rent or buy them.
Audiences didn't rush out to see these projects, but now that the Academy conveyed its approval, folks some time feel duty-bound to see what all the fuss is about. To that end, here are twenty nominated movies that didn't quite catch fire at the box office last year.
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...
As one of the most important election cycles comes to a close, the national mood is at a fever pitch. However, as contentious as we seem to like our politics, we also love the real-life drama of politics to play out on film as well.
If drama's purpose is, as Shakespeare wrote in "Hamlet," to "hold, as 'twere, the mirror up to nature," the sad, destructive presence of addiction in all of our lives must be reflected on from time to time.
The Fourth of July holiday is quickly approaching, which means it’s almost time for fireworks, backyard barbecues, and a whole lot of patriotism. However, if the weather ends up being too rainy or too hot, or if you’re looking to unwind after a long day, you might consider curling up on the couch to watch a movie.
"The Miracle Season" opens April 6, chronicling the West High School volleyball team in Iowa City and their struggle to cope with the loss of their star player and best friend.
This week will see the premiere of "Chappaquiddick," a historical retelling of the 1969 car accident involving Senator Ted Kennedy that resulted in the death of his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne.
Finding something to watch on a streaming service can be daunting because of the overabundance of options. There's always a new and exciting original series, plenty of Hollywood blockbusters, and, heck, reruns of old favorites available to watch.
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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