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Paul Bratter being hugged aggressively in Barefoot in the Park

Robert Redford Didn't Get Dustin Hoffman's The Graduate Role For A Hilarious Reason

By Quinn Bilodeau 13 hours ago

Robert Redford desperately wanted to play the lead role in The Graduate, but the director knew Dustin Hoffman had something Redford physically could never.

Robert Redford as career criminal Forrest Tucker standing in a field and holding up his hand like a gun in The Old Man & the Gun

One Of Robert Redford's Final Roles Was Also One Of His Best

By Jeremy Mathai 16 hours ago

It practically felt like Robert Redford was born to play the lead in this true story-based flick, which featured one of the actor's best (and final) roles.

Toxie looming large in The Toxic Avenger

How To Watch The 2025 Toxic Avenger Reboot At Home

By Witney Seibold 20 hours ago

Do you want to watch Peter Dinklage play a hero who melts bad guys' heads with his mop? If so, be sure to check out The Toxic Avenger on the home media market.

Jack Black in The House with a Clock in Its Walls, Harry Potter in the Deathly Hallows, and Michelle Pfeiffer in Stardust in a composite image

25 Best Movies Like Harry Potter

By Audrey Fox 2 days ago

The main Harry Potter franchise spans eight films adapted from seven books, but if you crave more fantasy adventure, here's a bunch of movies like Harry Potter.

Derek Smalls, David St. Hubbins, and Nigel Tuffnel on Stonehenge on the poster for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

The Sequel To A Comedy Masterpiece Is A Regrettable Box Office Flop

By Ryan Scott 2 days ago

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the long-awaited sequel to the 1984 mockumentary classic, had a disappointing opening weekend at the box office.

The cover of the Sabrina Carpenter album Man's Best Friend

Sabrina Carpenter's Controversial Album Cover Is Hilariously Close To This '80s Comedy

By Witney Seibold 2 days ago

The cheeky, monocle-popping cover artwork for Sabrina Carpenter's album Man's Best Friend may well be a playful reference to this '80s comedy classic.

A collage of several famous characters in horror films from the 2010s.

The 15 Best Horror Movies From The 2010s, Ranked

By Mike Bedard 3 days ago

The 2010s produced some absolute stellar gems when it comes to horror films. Here are 15 of the greatest horror flicks that came out in the 2010s.

Taylor Swift singing and flanked by Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie on The Bear and Lupita Nyong'o as Miss Caroline in Little Monsters

10 Perfect Uses Of Taylor Swift's Music In Movies And TV Shows

By Blaise Santi 3 days ago

As one of the biggest pop stars of today, Taylor Swift's songs have been used in many films and series. Here are 10 of her best TV and movie needle drops.

Richard (Glenn Howerton) in a black jacket speaks expressively with his hands raised, in the middle of moss-covered trees in The Hunt

Glenn Howerton Joined A Star-Studded Cast In This Controversial Horror Movie

By Caroline Madden 3 days ago

It feels almost forgotten now, but this 2019 horror-comedy featuring a big cast that included Glenn Howerton generated a fair share of controversy.

Rosalina being presented with Mario's hat

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: 5 Actors Who Could Voice Rosalina

By BJ Colangelo 4 days ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is expected to bring Rosalina into the cinematic universe, and while we wait for a casting announcement, we have some suggestions.

Daisy Ridley as Rey surrounded by Beast from Beauty and the Beast, Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown in Back to the Future, Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story, and Ben Affleck as AJ in Armageddon

12 Plot Holes That Completely Ruined Movies

By Jeff Ames 4 days ago

It would be best not to think so hard when watching these 12 films, as they all have logic-defying plot holes that just might ruin the story for you.

Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob looking in the rearview mirror of his car in One Battle After Another

Steven Spielberg Called This Leonardo DiCaprio Thriller 'Incredible'

By Ryan Scott 4 days ago

Steven Spielberg had high praise for the Leonardo DiCaprio-starring One Battle After Another, even comparing P.T. Anderson's film to a Stanley Kubrick classic.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Father Jud and Benoit Blanc in Blanc's car at night

Wake Up Dead Man Proves Just How Seriously Rian Johnson Takes His Agatha Christie Roots [TIFF 2025]

By Michael Boyle 4 days ago

Wake Up Dead Man writer-director Rian Johnson switches things up with the latest Benoit Blanc mystery, taking a cue from Agatha Christie.

Isabella Roland as Tille wearing a blue shirt in D(e)ad

This 2025 Comedy Proves Truly Independent Cinema Is Still Alive

By BJ Colangelo 4 days ago

Honest-to-goodness independent cinema is a rare specimen in 2025, which makes the dark autobiographical comedy D(e)ad all the more worthy of seeking out.

Pierce Brosnan's Ron Ritchie wearing denim in The Thursday Murder Club

Pierce Brosnan's New Crime Comedy Is No Match For KPop Demon Hunters On Netflix's Top Charts

By Pauli Poisuo 5 days ago

Were you aware there's a new well-received crime comedy on Netflix led by a star-studded cast that includes Pierce Brosnan? Alas, it seems many folks are not.

Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer as Nigel, David, and Derek sitting on a couch for a photoshoot in Spinal Tap 2

What Spinal Tap Really Thinks About Their Documentary Sequel

By Ethan Anderton 5 days ago

Spinal Tap 2 brings back the titular British rock band for a reunion show, but when it comes to the documentary sequel, the band doesn't sound too pleased.

The members of Spinal Tap sitting down for an interview in Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues

Spinal Tap 2 Upgraded The Original's Most Famous Joke, But You're Not Gonna See It (Yet)

By Ethan Anderton 6 days ago

This Is Spinal Tap's most famous joke gets an upgrade in Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues, but you won't find any evidence of that in the theatrical cut.

Shorty doing a Sixth Sense joke in Scary Movie

Scary Movie 6 Will Parody 7 Classic (And Not-So-Classic) Modern Horror Movies

By Quinn Bilodeau 6 days ago

We now have a list of 7 horror movies that will end up being spoofed in the upcoming Scary Movie 6, and the titles will be be very familiar to genre fans.

Hugh Jackman as Logan, Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, Puss in Boots, Darth Vader, and Tom Cruise as Maverick

15 Sequels That Are Better Than The Original Movie

By Blaise Santi 6 days ago

More often than not, it's tough for a sequel to top the original film. But in these 15 cases, the follow-up turned out to be better in one way or another.

The Thing and H.E.R.B.I.E. making dinner in the kitchen in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Why The Summer 2025 Movie Season Was A Success, According To Rotten Tomatoes

By Witney Seibold 8 days ago

The 2025 summer box office might not have brought in the big bucks studios hoped for, but it was a critical success by Rotten Tomatoes' standards.

Gal Gadot as Diana staring downward in Wonder Woman (2017)

Gal Gadot Was In The Running To Play A Major Guardians Of The Galaxy Member

By Devin Meenan 9 days ago

Gal Gadot was up for a pivotal role in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, but it's probably a good thing she wasn't cast in the Marvel film.

John Wayne as Sean Thornton sitting near a lake in The Quiet man

John Wayne Felt This '50s Rom-Com Was One Of His Best Movies

By Lee Adams 9 days ago

John Wayne and director John Ford made a lot of famous Westerns together, but Wayne felt that this romantic dramedy was one of their strongest collaborations.

Clint Eastwood as Philo Beddoe wearing a cowboy hat in Every Which Way but Loose

Clint Eastwood's Agent Felt This Box Office Hit Wasn't Right For Him (But They Were Wrong)

By Jeremy Smith 9 days ago

Broad comedies aren't exactly Clint Eastwood's forte, so you can understand why his agent was worried about the actor starring in this eventual box office hit.

Josh O'Connor as Reverand Jud Duplenticy and Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc sitting in a car in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Wake Up Dead Man Trailer: Benoit Blanc Confronts A Classic Locked-Room Murder Mystery

By Pauli Poisuo 9 days ago

Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc is back in the trailer for Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, which looks a little spookier (but no less fun) than its predecessors.

5 Movies & TV Shows To Watch If You Enjoy The Paper

By Kieran Fisher 10 days ago

From a classic screwball comedy to a modern superhero show, here are five things to watch if you enjoy Peacock's The Paper, the spin-off of NBC's The Office.

Tom Hanks as Detective Scott Turner holding a rabies pole and smiling in Turner & Hooch

Tom Hanks Felt This Hilarious Scene Was The Hardest One Of His Career

By Danielle Ryan 10 days ago

Tom Hanks put himself through the wringer in films like Castaway, but he thinks a moment from a comedy film was the hardest to pull off.

Good Fortune, Jeff looking ahead in shock as Gabriel touches his shoulder and Arj watches him from behind

Good Fortune Review: Keanu Reeves Is The Funniest Part Of Aziz Ansari's Charming Debut Film [TIFF 2025]

By Michael Boyle 10 days ago

Aziz Ansari's feature directorial debut Good Fortune isn't as funny as it could be, but Keanu Reeves is great as a budget guardian angel. Here's our review.