Underrated Coming-Of-Age Dramas You Should Definitely Check Out
The coming-of-age genre is overflowing with great films, but there are a few hidden gems you may have overlooked. Here are the underrated dramas we recommend.
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How Gus Van Sant Influenced The Filming Of Spontaneous
Brian Duffield's dark horror comedy Spontaneous was partly inspired by Gus Van Sant. Here's how the director helped influence the underrated film.
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The Blade Runner Curse Explained
Blade Runner has gone from flop to classic, but there are still theories about the film carrying a curse.
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Citizen Kane's Opening Scene Caused Chaos In The Theater
Hollywood legend Orson Welles caused chaos with the early screenings of his masterpiece Citizen Kane, thanks to his unorthodox approach to filmmaking.
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The Bridge On The River Kwai Ending Explained: When Duty Becomes Hubris
David Lean's 1957 war epic Bridge on the River Kwai has an unforgettable ending that drives home the film's message about humanity and hubris.
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Men Trailer: Jessie Buckley Is Haunted In Alex Garland's New A24 Horror Film
Alex Garland is back.
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Why Clint Eastwood Held Off On Making Unforgiven For Almost A Decade
Unforgiven redefined the Western film, breaking down conventions all while incorporating revisionist themes that influenced a new wave of the genre in the '90s.
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Taxi Driver's Tight Budget Was A Blessing In Disguise
"Taxi Driver" brought the notoriously grimy streets of New York City in the 1970s to the big screen, thanks to both good and bad luck.
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Lawrence Of Arabia Ending Explained: Barbarous And Cruel
'The English have a great hunger for desolate places.'
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The Goodfellas Scene You Might Not Know Was Improvised
Need an excuse to rewatch Goodfellas?
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Why Henry Fonda Walked Out Of The Room The First Time He Saw 12 Angry Men
Even on projects where he carried a producer's responsibilities, Fonda remained one of those actors who did not like watching himself onscreen.
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Akira's Motorcycles Came Straight Out Of Another Sci-Fi Classic
Akira has one of the coolest motorcycles in film history, and you might not have realized that it was inspired by a signature Disney vehicle.
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You Can Thank Robert De Niro For Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver Role
After the actor originally cast in a key role ended up injured on another production, Robert De Niro convinced Martin Scorsese to take the part himself.
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Why Burt Reynolds Originally Hated His Role In Boogie Nights
The role got him an Oscar nomination, but Reynolds hated the film until his dying days.
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Midnight Cowboy Ending Explained: A Bittersweet Dream Of A Brighter Future
Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman's last ride in Midnight Cowboy is one of the saddest scenes in movie history.
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The Alternate Legally Blonde Ending We're Glad We Never Had To See
Reese Witherspoon's Legally Blonde is praised for not relying on romance in a female-led comedy, but the ending almost ruined all of that.
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The Real-Life Bank Robbery That Inspired Heat
Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner.
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How Sidney Lumet Used Different Eye Levels To Create Tension In 12 Angry Men
If you're going to learn about moviemaking, learn from the best.
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The Straw Dogs Controversy Explained: The Trouble With Amy
Explaining the controversy around Sam Peckinpah's Straw Dogs (1971), including co-star Susan George's comments on a contentious sexual assault scene.
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Dune Part 2 Adds Florence Pugh As Princess Irulan, Somehow Making That Ensemble Better
If this goes through, it could elevate an already outstanding cast to the next level.
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Attack On Titan Final Season Has A Therapy Session In Tense, Cathartic 'Night Of The End'
It's time for Attack on Titan to make the characters sit down and have a long conversation about the past and confront their sins.
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Deep Water Trailer: Ben Affleck And Ana De Armas Play Mind Games And Murder
The movie that saw the start and the end of the relationship between Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas is finally coming.
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The Daily Stream: Stand By Me Remains The Gold Standard Of Coming-Of-Age Movies
Rob Reiner's Stand By Me is one of the best Stephen King adaptations, and one of the best coming-of-age movies of all time.
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The Acclaimed '70s Drama That Inspired The Batman
Selina Kyle's storyline in The Batman is heavily inspired by Jane Fonda's character in the 1971 thriller Klute.
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The 30 Best Murder Mystery Movies Ever Made Ranked
Audiences will always pay to be puzzled, horrified, and confused, as long as they are thrilled. Here are the 30 best murder mystery movies ever made, ranked.
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