The Deer Hunter Controversy Explained: The Horror Of Russian Roulette
The Deer Hunter may have won Best Picture, but that came with plenty of controversy, especially when it came to one of the film's most famous scenes.
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14 Movies Like Good Will Hunting That Will Tug At Your Heartstrings
Almost 25 years after its debut, Good Will Hunting still packs a big emotional punch, as do these other inspirational movies. Don't forget to grab your tissues!
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Birdman Ending Explained: Soaring Away
Years after it won Best Picture at the Oscars, the final moments of Birdman continue to confound and delight.
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West Side Story Ending Explained: Even Death Won't Part Us Now
Could it be? Yes it could. Steven Spielberg's West Side Story is here and it's good, even with the grim ending that comes with a Romeo and Juliet riff.
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The Apocalypse Now Easter Egg You May Not Have Noticed In Sonic The Hedgehog
Your kids won't get it, but you will.
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The Legal Drama You Didn't See Behind The Scenes Of Back To The Future
Back to the Future might have been a lighthearted time travel comedy, but behind the scenes, things got heavy, Doc.
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14 Movies Like The Social Network You Definitely Need To See
Like David Fincher's The Social Network, these biopics and historical dramas make complex material entertaining, and only feel more relevant as they age.
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The Best New Blu-Ray Releases: Citizen Kane, Shang-Chi, And More
Our latest Blu-ray round-up includes the must-have new Criterion Citizen Kane 4K, Shang-Chi, and more.
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The Dark Tower Easter Egg You Never Noticed In The Shawshank Redemption
A minor name change in the adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption is a shout-out to one of the greatest Stephen King characters.
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The Real-Life Trauma That Inspired The Taxi Driver Script
Paul Schrader channeled the darkest point of his life into one of the greatest screenplays of all time.
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The Passion Of The Christ Controversy Explained
Mel Gibson's 2004 film The Passion of the Christ was widely criticized for its graphic violence and its overtly antisemitic messaging.
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The 25 Best Noir Movies Ranked
Hardboiled detectives. Wiley femme fatales. Betrayal, looming shadows, and schemes that go inevitably, horrifically wrong. These film noirs have it all.
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No Country For Old Men Ending Explained: You Can't Stop What's Coming
We've been talking about the ending of No Country For Old Men since 2007, and the conversation won't stop any time soon.
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The Scarface Controversy Explained
Scarface has undoubtedly had an indelible impact on pop culture. Regardless, it was still a deeply controversial film. Here's why.
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There Will Be Blood Ending Explained: Capitalism Drinks Everybody's Milkshake
The decades-spanning rivalry between Daniel Plainview and Eli Sunday comes to a violent end in Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood.
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The Last Tango In Paris Controversy Explained
Last Tango in Paris became the subject of controversy when it was revealed that actress Maria Schneider didn't consent to aspects of the rape scene.
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Citizen Kane Ending Explained
For readers in that amorphous window between cinematic scholar and casual observer, here's the baggage at the ending of Orson Welles' classic, unpacked.
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The Alternate Fatal Attraction Ending We Didn't Get To See
The original ending of Fatal Attraction infuriated test audiences ... and the reshot ending infuriated Glenn Close.
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Boogie Nights Ending Explained: Hanging In And Hanging Out
The ending of Boogie Nights isn't just about Dirk Diggler's giant member. It's about cinema itself, and the people who make it.
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Why The Good, The Bad And The Ugly's Bridge Explosion Had To Be Shot Twice
For as many memorable sequences Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly has, it also had its fair share of behind-the-scenes mishaps.
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The One Scene In Goodfellas That Wasn't Directed By Martin Scorsese
The very first scene shot for Goodfellas was the commercial for Morrie's Wig Shop — and it wasn't directed by Martin Scorsese.
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Why Francis Ford Coppola Was Nearly Fired During The Godfather's Production
The Godfather is one of the greatest movies ever made. That makes the studio's lack of confidence in its young director so fascinating.
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Why Spielberg Traded Cape Fear To Scorsese For Schindler's List
It's hard to imagine the alternate timeline where Martin Scorsese directed Schindler's list, but it could've happened.
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Movies Like Forrest Gump That Are Definitely Worth A Watch
The themes of kindness and empathy make "Forrest Gump" a film worth introducing to future generations. If you love it, you may enjoy these other great films.
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Gladiator Ending Explained: Roman Retribution And Elysian Reunions
The ending of Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a magnificent fulfillment of the film's arc for both Maximus and Rome's republic.
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Apocalypse Now Ending Explained: The Horror, The Horror
One of the most haunting film endings of all time still hits hard today. Let's break down it all down.
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13 Movies Like The Wolf Of Wall Street That Are Definitely Worth Watching
The Wolf of Wall Street doesn't have a monopoly on comedic dramas about the financial sector. We put great stock in these similar films, too.
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