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Why Baron Vladimir Harkonnen Can Fly In Dune

By Rick Stevenson

The Baron Vladimir Harkonnen is able to fly thanks to a specific piece of technology (and the sci-fi concept behind it) in the Dune universe.

Timothee Chalamet's Paul Atreides looking over his shoulder in Dune: Part Two

The Real Reason Dune 3 Is Being Fast-Tracked, According To Director Denis Villeneuve

By Ryan Scott

Denis Villeneuve originally intended to go off and direct a different movie before adapting Dune Messiah. Here's why his plans for Dune 3 changed.

Tom Hanks' Richard Young hugs Robin Wright's Margaret Young in a living room in Here

A 2024 Tom Hanks Flop Is Finally Finding Its Audience On Netflix

By Joe Roberts

This 2024 Tom Hanks drama and Forrest Gump reunion proved to be a critical and box office flop. However, it's currently faring much better on Netflix.

Courtroom officials holding back Leonard in Witness for the Prosecution

The Three Perfect Agatha Christie Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes

By Debopriyaa Dutta

There are three Agatha Christie movie adaptations that hold a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Let's discuss what's worthwhile about each of them.

Kynes activating a thumper in Dune (2021)

How Thumpers Actually Work In The Dune Universe

By Michael Boyle

The Fremen create some ingenious devices in the Dune universe, with the Thumper being perhaps one of the most useful and inventive ones.

Maisy Stella as Young Elliott and Aubrey Plaza as Old Elliott in My Old Ass

Where Was Aubrey Plaza's My Old Ass Filmed? Every Major Location Explained

By Danielle Ryan

A factor in how we experience growing up is where we do it, and that's why some of the best coming-of-age films highlight their locations, including My Old Ass.

The Wizard's big mechanical face peering at Elphaba and Glinda

Wicked Broke A Major Broadway Record Thanks To The Movie

By Witney Seibold

In the aftermath of the Wicked movie's release, audiences flocked to the Broadway show in such high numbers that it broke a record held for years.

Collage of Lisa Rowe (Angelina Jolie) from Girl, Interrupted, Precious (Gabourey Sidibe) from Precious, Charlie (Logan Lerman) from The Perks of Being a Wallflower), Lux (Kirsten Dunst) from The Virgin Suicides, and Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) from The Edge of Seventeen

12 Best Movies Like 2003's Thirteen

By Samuel Stone

Do you like Catherine Hardwicke's coming-of-age movie Thirteen? If so, we've assembled a list of 12 other great movies for you to watch immediately.

Robert De Niro's David talking face to face with Dakota Fanning's Emily in Hide and Seek

20 Years Ago, A Forgotten Robert De Niro Horror Movie Was A Huge Box Office Hit

By Ryan Scott

Robert De Niro's Hide and Seek made over a hundred million dollars at the box office in 2005, but 20 years later, few remember what it's about.

Sara with tears in her eyes and her hand on her chin in Girl in the Basement

The True Story Behind Girl In The Basement Explained

By Nina Starner

Girl in the Basement is based on a deeply tragic and horrifying true story, although it's not the only movie inspired by those real-world events.

Quentin Tarantino's Frankie dressed in cowboy garb in

There's One Clear Way For Quentin Tarantino To Escape The Drama Surrounding His 'Final' Movie

By Kieran Fisher

Quentin Tarantino's supposedly 'final movie' might not ever happen, but there's one path the filmmaker should take instead.

Molina tends to Valentin's wound in Kiss of the Spider Woman

Kiss Of The Spider Woman Review: A Heartfelt Queer Musical With A Breakout Performance [Sundance]

Kiss of the Spider Woman, co-starring Jennifer Lopez, is a great example of the modern movie musical, and features a breakout performance from Tonatiuh.

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Tom Holland's Nathan Drake looks off into the distance in close-up in Uncharted

Upcoming Tom Holland Movies: Everything You Need To Know

By Joe Roberts

Tom Holland has ambitions that extend well beyond continuing to play Spider-Man. Here's every upcoming movie currently on his to-do list.

Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn wearing makeup and smiling in Joker: Folie a Deux

How Lady Gaga Really Feels About Joker 2's Negative Reviews

By Kieran Fisher

Joker: Folie à Deux star Lady Gaga has spoken out about the film's negative reception and her experience playing the movie's version of Harley Quinn.

Key art for The Six Triple Eight with archive photos of the real battalion

The True Story Behind Netflix's The Six Triple Eight Explained

By Jeremy Smith

Netflix war film The Six Triple Eight tells the true story of the all-Black, all-women 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

Harvey Keitel chews on a toothpick as Mr. White in Reservoir Dogs

Why Sydney Pollack Replaced Harvey Keitel In Eyes Wide Shut

By Jeremy Smith

Harvey Keitel was replaced by Sydney Pollack partway through filming on Eyes Wide Shut. However, the truth about his departure didn't emerge until years later.

Linda is very tired in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Review: This Comedy-Thriller Is Like Uncut Gems Meets Eraserhead [Sundance]

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You is a blend of comedy and thriller that invokes the anxiety of Uncut Gems and the surreal horrors of Eraserhead. Here's our review.

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Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto driving a car in Fast X

Why Steven Spielberg Is Disappointed With Vin Diesel

By Witney Seibold

Steven Spielberg has a very specific reason for being disappointed with Vin Diesel years after casting the actor in Saving Private Ryan.

Hugh Jackman's Logan looks incredulous as he stands in a suit jacket and open shirt in Logan

Why Logan Director James Mangold Hates Cinematic Universes

By Joe Roberts

Logan and A Complete Unknown director James Mangold didn't mince words when asked about his feelings towards cinematic universes.

Debbie Ocean, Danny Ocean, and Rusty Ryan in front of the Bellagio in the Ocean's movies

Every Ocean's Movie, Ranked From Worst To Best

By Nina Starner

We're ranking all of the Ocean's movies including the original Rat Pack, the Soderbergh trilogy, and the women-led spin-off.

The Best Music Biopic Of All Time, According To IMDb

By Jaron Pak

We're in the middle of a music biopic explosion but according to the IMDb community, the best musical biopic is a controversial Oscar winner.

Duncan Idaho with sword in crouching position

Jason Momoa's Duncan Idaho Could Return In Dune 3 (With A Big Twist)

By Jaron Pak

Jason Momoa's Duncan Idaho was a breakout character in Dune but didn't return for Dune: Part 2. Here's how he could return for Dune: Messiah.

Denzel Washington's Rubin 'The Hurricane' Carter looks across the frame while wearing glasses in The Hurricane

The Only Time Denzel Washington Felt Scared Shooting A Movie

By Joe Roberts

There's really only one time Denzel Washington has been scared while shooting a movie (and it might not be the film you would assume).

Glinda and Elphaba looking into a pink mirror in Wicked

Why The Wicked Sequel Removed 'Part Two' From Its Title

By Nina Starner

Wicked: Part One will be followed up with Wicked: Part Two ... err ... we mean, Wicked: For Good. Here's why the upcoming sequel changed its title.

Jaafar Jackson performing on stage as his uncle Michael Jackson in a scene from the upcoming biopic Michael

Michael Jackson Movie Reshooting Entire Third Act Amid Behind-The-Scenes Drama

By Jeremy Mathai

The Michal Jackson biopic Michael is reportedly reshooting its entire third act as the result of a legal snafu the Jackson estate failed to catch wind of.

Chloe senses something in her closet in Presence

Presence Has A Delightful Easter Egg Only Horror Fans Will Notice

By Bill Bria

Eagle-eyed horror fans might notice one delightful easter egg that pops up in Steven Soderbergh's new ghost movie, Presence.

Actor Brandon Wilson wearing a camera while making Nickel Boys

The Oscars Didn't Even Nominate The Most Inventive Cinematography Of 2024

By Chris Evangelista

Nickel Boys earned a much-deserved Best Picture Oscar nomination, but the POV film's groundbreaking cinematography was completely overlooked.