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Nicolas Cage forces a smile at the dinner table as David Spritz in The Weather Man

Roger Ebert Gave A Near-Perfect Score To Gore Verbinski's Most Underrated Movie

By Jeremy Smith 15 hours ago

Gore Verbinski's original movies have never been big hits, but Roger Ebert went to bat for the director's depressing 2005 dramedy The Weather Man.

Mabel and King George holding a stick in Hoppers

Hoppers Review: Pixar's Funniest Film In Years Is An Instant Classic And So Cute I Could Scream

By BJ Colangelo 22 hours ago

Audacious, heartfelt, and uproariously funny, Hoppers has all the makings of an instant classic for Pixar. Here's our review.

Marlon Wayans as Shorty Meeks hanging out with some friends (and Ghostface) in Scary Movie 6

Scary Movie 6 Trailer Brings The Series Back To Its R-Rated Roots

By Ryan Scott 1 day ago

Anna Faris' Cindy Campbell returns for more hijinks in the trailer for Scary Movie 6, which will bring the horror spoof franchise back to its R-rated roots.

Heath Ledger as William Thatcher with a beard and long hair in A Knight's Tale

Heath Ledger's Medieval Comedy That's Streaming For Free Is A Must-Watch For Action Fans

By Bill Bria 1 day ago

This Heath Ledger-led medieval action comedy is becoming a perennial favorite, which is all the more reason to watch it while it’s streaming for free.

Goldthwaite Higginson Dorr, Ph.D from The Ladykillers

Tom Hanks' Forgotten 2004 Crime Thriller Is The Rare Coen Brothers Misfire

By Witney Seibold 2 days ago

The Coen Brothers made a lot of great movies together over the years, but their 2004 dark comedy with Tom Hanks was a rare misfire.

Chan Ka-kui pinning a criminal against a wall in

HBO Max Is Streaming The '80s Jackie Chan Movie That Changed The Action Genre Forever

By Kieran Fisher 3 days ago

Jackie Chan's career was taken to another level after he appeared in this 1985 action classic which is now streaming on HBO Max.

Clint Eastwood's Harry Callahan looks over to his right with a scowl as he sits in a diner in Dirty Harry

Clint Eastwood Loved This Oscar-Nominated Comedy That Skewered Hollywood

By Joe Roberts 3 days ago

Clint Eastwood is one of the industry's longest-contributing creatives, so there's no surprise that he loved this comedy film that satirized Hollywood.

Charlie and Eli Sisters looking at a map on horseback in The Sisters Brothers

Joaquin Phoenix And John C. Reilly's 2018 Western Should Have Never Flopped At The Box Office

By Witney Seibold 3 days ago

Audiences stayed away from this convention-defying 2018 Western box office flop starring John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix, which is a shame.

Two scientists holding up a beaver in Hoppers

Can Hoppers Save Pixar Original Movies At The Box Office?

By Ryan Scott 4 days ago

As the industry continues to prioritize sequels and recognizable IP, Pixar is hoping for a new hit with its latest original film, Hoppers.

Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick, Samuel L. Jackson in Kingsman, Queen Latifah in The Equalizer, Roger Moore as James Bond, Vin Diesel in Fast Five

The 12 Weirdest Clauses Actors Have Added Into Their Contracts

By Trace Sauveur 4 days ago

Actors are often known for making unusual and sometimes outrageous demands in their contracts. Here are 12 of the strangest clauses they've included.

John Lennon wearing a fake beard and hat next to George Harrison in Help!

John Lennon Didn't Like Making One Beatles Movie (But Grew To Appreciate It)

By Witney Seibold 7 days ago

John Lennon didn't enjoy making the Beatles film Help! but eventually came to appreciate what it was going for thanks to another zany project.

Sam Rockwell as the man in Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die, Naomi Watts as Rachel in The Ring, Johnny Depp as Jack in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, an animated gecko in Rango, and a mouse in MouseHunt

All 11 Gore Verbinski Movies, Ranked

By Rob Hunter 8 days ago

Gore Verbinski may best be known for his Pirates of the Caribbean movies, but how does the rest of his filmography stack up? Let's rank all of his movies.

The Shrek Character You Forgot Was Played By Landman Star Billy Bob Thornton

By Witney Seibold 9 days ago

Before he starred on Landman, Billy Bob Thornton voiced a classic character from a beloved nursery rhyme in the Shrek franchise.

Julia Stiles as Kat in 10 Things I Hate About You, Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally, Glen Powell in Set It Up, Maya Rudolph in Bridesmaids, and Maya Erskine in Plus One.

15 Best Movies Like Anyone But You

By Blaise Santi 9 days ago

Anyone But You was a surprise box office hit starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, and we've got 15 movies like Anyone But You that are worth watching too.

Jason Biggs as Jim with a look of panic on his face in American Wedding

American Pie Star Jason Biggs Regrets Turning Down The Lead In A Major Sitcom

By Ryan Scott 10 days ago

Jason Biggs was at the center of a billion dollar franchise with American Pie, but he was nearly the lead of one of the defining sitcoms of the aughts.

I've Been Watching Awful Comedies For Over 31 Years. Only One Made Me Walk Out Of The Theater

By Kieran Fisher 10 days ago

Even those of us who recreationally watch movies the general public deems 'bad' with enthusiasm have a limit to what they're willing to sit through.

Fluke Starbucker pointing to something with Chewchilla and Ham Salad in Hardware Wars

You've Probably Never Seen This Amazing Zero-Budget Star Wars Parody

By Witney Seibold 10 days ago

Almost immediately after the original Star Wars hit theaters in 1977, production began on a short film parody that still holds up today.

George Harrison's Favorite Comedy Is Easily One Of The Funniest Movies Ever Made

By Witney Seibold 11 days ago

George Harrison proved his musical prowess as a member of The Beatles, but he also had excellent taste in movies as proven by his favorite comedy.

Glen Powell is Becket Longfellow walking down a street in How to Make a Killing

Glen Powell's How To Make A Killing Is A Secret Remake Of A Comedy Masterpiece

By Bill Bria 11 days ago

The marketing hasn't made this obvious, but Glen Powell's new movie How to Make a Killing is a remake of a classic comedy starring Alec Guinness.

Ray Stantz gets an idea while the other guys clear their heads in Ghostbusters

Dan Aykroyd Met An Angry Isaac Asimov On The Set Of Ghostbusters

By Bill Bria 11 days ago

The production of Ghostbusters famously disrupted much of New York City, which led to a chance meeting between Dan Aykroyd and Isaac Asimov.

James Coburn's Dr. Sidney Schaefer is seen in closeup in The President's Analyst

Roger Ebert Gave A Perfect Score To This Cult '60s Sci-Fi Comedy That Needs More Fans

By Joe Roberts 12 days ago

If you're looking for an underseen sci-fi comedy to experience for the first time, check out this 1960s flick that Roger Ebert gave a perfect score.

Tim Allen as the voice of Buzz Lightyear and Tom Hanks as the voice of Woody looking scared and standing in a child's bedroom in Toy Story 5

Toy Story 5 Trailer Features Woody's Return As Tech Tries To Take Over

By Jeremy Mathai 12 days ago

Woody and Buzz Lightyear are back for Toy Story 5, and they're taking on modern tablet technology. Check out the film's new trailer right here.

Shirley Chen as Joan Huang walking through a hall lined with posters of blonde, white prom queens in Slanted

The Slanted Trailer Turns Shirley Chen Into Mckenna Grace In A Body Horror Movie Bound To Stir Up Controversy

By Danielle Ryan 13 days ago

Slanted, the upcoming horror dramedy starring Shirley Chen and Mckenna Grace, seems destined to prove divisive, as you can see from its trailer.

Meryl Streep, Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Ingrid Bergman, Barbara Stanwyck, Angela Bassett, and Rita Moreno in a composite image

30 Best Female Actors Of All Time, Ranked

By Jamie Jirak 13 days ago

We've taken on the impossible task of naming and ranking the best female actors of all time. Did your favorite make the cut? Let's take a look.

Becket Redfellow takes aim at his family in How to Make a Killing

How To Make A Killing Review: Glen Powell Is Perfectly Cast In John Patton Ford's Sharp Satire

By Bill Bria 13 days ago

Glen Powell plays the satire just right in the dark comedy How To Make A Killing, a modern-day update of Kind Hearts and Coronets. Here's our review.

Matt Johnson and Jay McCaroll dragging a long extension cord across Toronto streets in Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie

A Brilliant 2026 Comedy Is A Hilarious, Guerrilla Remake Of One Of The Best Movies Ever

By Ethan Anderton 13 days ago

Don't let the convoluted title deter you! Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie is one of the funniest movies of the year, and it has an amazing premise.

Tony Tony Chopper touching their hat in One Piece season 2

This Live-Action One Piece Star Appeared In Three DC Projects And Two Marvel Movies

By Ryan Scott 13 days ago

One of the stars of Netflix's live-action One Piece series has popped up in three DC projects and multiple Marvel Studios movies.