Why Mad Max Was Banned In New Zealand
Fans often forget how dark the original Mad Max film is, with one scene so violent it got the movie banned in New Zealand.
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Paul Atreides' Powers In Dune, Explained
While Denis Villeneuve's first two Dune films are fantastic, they gloss over the nitty gritty details of Paul Atreides' powers. Allow us to clear things up.
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Pierce Brosnan Had To Follow A Strange Rule Because Of His James Bond Movies
Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan had to follow an unusual rule when he starred in non-Bond films during his tenure as 007.
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Gene Hackman's The Poseidon Adventure Performance Helped Legitimize An Entire Genre
It was Gene Hackman's turn in The Poseidon Adventure that proved great actors could elevate would-be campy blockbusters into something more.
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Roger Moore Played James Bond Long Before His 007 Film Debut
Roger Moore took over the role of James Bond after Sean Connery left the series, but Moore actually played the character once before that.
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The Highest-Rated Westerns On Metacritic Are Surprising
There are tons of great Westerns, but the two highest-rated ones on Metacritic reflect the wide range of styles and themes the genre can encompass.
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Why Denis Villeneuve Changed The Ending Of Dune: Part Two
Here's why Denis Villeneuve decided to slightly alter the end of Dune: Part Two compared to what happens in Frank Herbert's novel.
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Why Disney Once Sued The Oscars Over Snow White
Before the Disney-owned ABC began broadcasting the modern Oscars, an incident with Snow White at the ceremony caused the corporate behemoth to sue the Academy.
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Johnny Cash's Rejected James Bond Theme Is Bizarre But Great
Believe it or not, Johnny Cash once wrote a James Bond theme song. It wasn't used in the final film, but it's actually pretty good.
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10 Terrifying Horror Movies That Won Oscars
Even though horror is often ignored by the major awards circuits, there have been several occasions where horror movies have won Oscars.
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Warner Bros. Had One Rule For Its Biggest Characters In Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit miraculously managed to have both Disney and Warner Bros. characters in the movie, but there were some rules set to make it happen.
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The Musical Comedy Flop That Pitted Sylvester Stallone Against Dolly Parton
Rhinestone is largely considered a pretty terrible movie that found Dolly Parton trying to turn Sylvester Stallone into a country singer.
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Gene Hackman's Best Unforgiven Scene Serves As The Film's Lynchpin
Little Bill, as played by Gene Hackman, more or less sums up the thesis of Unforgiven in the classic revisionist Western's best scene.
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Why Duke Leto And Lady Jessica Aren't Married In Dune
Duke Leto and Lady Jessica in the Dune movies are clearly in love and perfect for one another, so why don't they just get married already?!
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Disney Cancelled An Animated Adaptation From The Creator Of Blade Runner — Twice
Philip K. Dick is responsible for sci-fi stories like the one that became Blade Runner, but Disney turned down two chances to adapt one of his fantasy tales.
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Daniel Day-Lewis Had Two Strict Rules On The Set Of Steven Spielberg's Lincoln
Daniel Day-Lewis famously goes method for every performance, and set some rules on the set of Lincoln that even Steven Spielberg had to follow.
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Aaron Paul's Breaking Bad Follow-Up Was A Disappointing Video Game Movie
Aaron Paul tried to build off his Breaking Bad success by starring in a major video game movie. Unfortunately, things didn't work out as he'd hoped.
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The Heartwarming (And Important) Reason Why Gene Hackman Starred In The Birdcage
Gene Hackman was known more for his dramatic work than his comedic turns, but he had a touching (and meaningful) reason for making The Birdcage.
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Why Sean Connery's Cameo In A Daniel Craig James Bond Movie Was Canceled
One of the Daniel Craig-led James Bond movies nearly cast Sean Connery in a small yet crucial role, but its director (mercifully) decided against it.
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How Jason Isaacs Really Felt About Playing Lucius Malfoy In The Harry Potter Movies
Jason Isaacs brought Lucius Malfoy to life in the Harry Potter franchise, but looking back on the experience sounds bittersweet.
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The 14 Best Hockey Movies, Ranked
Fast-paced and brutal, hockey is both beloved and misunderstood. These films capture all the glory and majesty of the action on the ice.
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15 Years Ago, Bruce Willis' Clash With Kevin Smith Resulted In A Big Box Office Flop
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Cop Out, a box office flop that saw director Kevin Smith at odds with star Bruce Willis.
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The 15 Best World War II Movies Of All Time, Ranked
We've put together a list of the best World War II movies, ranging from the awe-inspiring and action-packed to heartbreaking and thought-provoking.
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The Stephen King Film That Two Late Horror Legends Couldn't Adapt
You'd think that every Stephen King story would have been adapted by now, but one novel stumped not just one, but two legendary horror directors.
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Maika Monroe's Overlooked 2022 Horror Movie Is Finally Finding An Audience On Netflix
Maika Monroe has slowly become one of the horror genre's greatest assets and one of her most underseen films is finally getting the attention it deserves.
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Why Michael Keaton Turned Down Groundhog Day
Before Bill Murray got the role of Phil Connors in Groundhog Day, Michael Keaton was approached to star. Here's why Keaton turned it down.
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Gene Hackman's Western Roles Ranked
Gene Hackman's diverse acting career included performances in seven Westerns, one of which won him an Oscar. Here they are, ranked from worst to best.
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