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A24's Cult Following Won't Cut It Anymore And This 2018 Box Office Flop Can Help Explain Why

By Ryan Scott October 14th, 2023

A24 films frequently generate buzz, but that doesn't always translate to box office gold. Tales From the Box Office looks back at A24's Under the Silver Lake.

Cool Stuff: Unleashing Oppenheimer Book Digs Into The Making Of Christopher Nolan's Film

By Ethan Anderton October 14th, 2023

If you want to know all the behind-the-scenes details about the making of Christopher Nolan's hit film Oppenheimer, this is the book for you.

Killers of the Flower Moon Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio

Can Killers Of The Flower Moon Become Scorsese's First Box Office Hit In A Decade?

By Ryan Scott October 13th, 2023

Can Killers of the Flower Moon match up to Scorsese's other big hits, like The Wolf of Wall Street? Let's investigate.

How Jawan Became One Of 2023's Biggest Box Office Success Stories (And What Comes Next For Indian Cinema)

By Ryan Scott October 11th, 2023

Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan stars in Jawan, which has become a global smash hit. And its success in the US bodes well for Indian cinema's global prospects.

In The Mood For Some Tom Cruise And True Crime? Netflix Has You Covered

By Sandy Schaefer October 11th, 2023

Six years after becoming a modest success at the box office, the Tom Cruise-led true crime dramedy American Made has cracked the top 10 on Netflix.

Zac Efron And Jeremy Allen White Play Real-Life Wrestling Brothers In The Iron Claw Trailer

By BJ Colangelo October 11th, 2023

The real-life wrestling family the Von Erichs take center stage -- er, center ring -- in The Iron Claw trailer, which comes from talented director Sean Durkin.

'Whiplash' Director Damien Chazelle Reveals What Might Have Happened After That Ending

By Angie Han August 30th, 2023

Damien Chazelle discusses the Whiplash ending -- or rather, what he thinks happened afterward to Andrew (Miles Teller) and Fletcher (JK Simmons).

The Heartbreaking '80s Japanese Drama That Inspired Futurama's Saddest Episode

By Michael Boyle August 28th, 2023

The inspiration for Futurama's memorable Jurassic Bark episode is a beloved Japanese film based on a true story.

The Godfather Scene You Might Not Know Was Improvised

By Bill Bria August 23rd, 2023

One of the best moments of The Godfather was unscripted, and completely improvised by James Caan.

John Marley The Godfather Horse Head Scene

How A From Here To Eternity Rumor Inspired The Godfather's Most Shocking Scene

By William Bibbiani August 6th, 2023

The Godfather's unforgettable horse-head-in-the-bed scene was inspired by a true story about Frank Sinatra's mob connections.

The Final Moments Of Jenny In Forrest Gump, And What They Mean

By Witney Seibold July 30th, 2023

The final moments of Jenny in Forrest Gump have touched fans for decades. Now, we understand what they mean.

Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Tiffany Haddish in Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion Ending Explained: Ghosts, Goofs, And Navigating Grief

By Jeremy Mathai July 27th, 2023

Disney has a second go at a film adaptation of the beloved theme park ride, and it wouldn't be a Disney movie without an emotional punch of an ending.

The Surprising Role Sinéad O'Connor Played In Wuthering Heights

By Ryan Coleman July 27th, 2023

With her extraordinary and varied talents, Sinéad O'Connor could have had a big screen career following her appearance in Wuthering Heights.

Russell Crowe Was A Little Jealous After Seeing The Gladiator 2 Set

By Witney Seibold July 24th, 2023

'It was a timewarp for a couple of seconds.'

The Unusual Clint Eastwood Crime Drama The Mule Needs A Closer Examination

By Anthony Crislip June 28th, 2023

While The Mule is hardly autobiographical, it's easy to spot the similarities to Eastwood's real life.

Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby

Why Light And Darkness In Million Dollar Baby Was So Important For Clint Eastwood

By Caroline Madden June 18th, 2023

The muddy and understated light in Million Dollar Baby pulls your focus onto the broken, lonely souls at the center of its story.

Clark Gable 'Violently Opposed' A Sensitive Scene In Gone With The Wind

By Witney Seibold June 18th, 2023

Gable was reportedly worried that audiences might see Rhett Butler as too similar to Gable, and thus think him weak.

Is The Godfather Cinematographer Gordon Willis The Most Disrespected Oscar Nominee Of All Time? An Investigation

By Mike Shutt June 11th, 2023

He worked on films from The Godfather to Annie Hall, and from Manhattan to All the President's Men. But he never won and only ever got two nominations.