Why Steven Spielberg's E.T. Was Banned For Children In Scandinavia
Though Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was a critical and cultural phenomenon in the U.S., it drew controversy overseas in Scandinavia.
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Star Wars Gets A Blast Of Kenergy As Ryan Gosling Joins Upcoming Film
This is not a drill! Ryan Gosling is slated to star in Shawn Levy's Star Wars movie and it's looking like it will be the next movie in the franchise. -
What Was The First Color Movie Ever Made?
The Wizard of Oz is often misremembered as the first film to ever be filmed in color, overshadowing some pivotal, oft-forgotten works of film history. -
Star Wars Is About To Explore An Important Era Through The Eyes Of Luke, Han, And Leia
Marvel's Star Wars comics are about to explore an important era of the franchise's timeline with three very familiar characters leading the charge. -
Star Wars: How Did Palpatine Survive After Return Of The Jedi?
The Skywalker Saga films don't make it all that clear how Palpatine survived after Return of the Jedi. For that, we'll have to look to other Star Wars projects. -
Seven Classic Novels The Muppets Need To Adapt Next
Treating The Muppets like repertory players in classic stories is a great way to breathe new life into the world’s best literature, and it's time for more. -
The 15 Best '90s Kids' Movies Ranked
The '90s had some stellar movies meant for children. Here, let's try and tackle the impossible task of ranking 15 of them. -
5 Reasons Why Star Wars: A New Hope Is Better Than The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars fans generally agree that The Empire Strikes Back is better than A New Hope. Allow us to offer one writer's counterargument. -
Why Gary Oldman Was Replaced As The Voice Of General Grievous In Star Wars
Gary Oldman very nearly played General Grievous in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and even recorded some lines for the role. Here's why things didn't work out. -
An Obscure Star Wars Villain Is Making A Comeback After 40 Years
The latest series of Star Wars books will feature a villain that even the hardest of hardcore fans have likely never heard of. -
The 15 Best Movies Like The Hunger Games Series
If you are a massive fan of "The Hunger Games" franchise, then here are 15 films you need to jot down for immediate viewing. -
One Of The Most Ambitious Sci-Fi Movies Of The Decade Finds An Audience On Prime Video
The sci-fi action movie The Creator underperformed at the box office when it hit theaters, but it seems to have found new life on streaming. -
Most Hollywood Disaster Movies Have Something In Common (And It's Not What You Think)
An unusually large number of Hollywood disaster movies recycle a certain story element over and over again. Let's investigate. -
The Lost Movie David Lynch Spent Nearly 40 Years Trying To Make
David Lynch was incredibly influential, which is why it's so strange he spent 40 years being unable to realize one of his greatest passion projects. -
Every Star Wars Movie That Has Been Canceled At Disney
Since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, there have been several Star Wars movies that were announced or rumored but never actually got made. -
What Happened To Dune's House Harkonnen After The Baron's Death
The first two Dune movies chart the conflict between House Atreides and House Harkonnen, but Baron Harkonnen's influence doesn't end with his death. -
How The Original Dune Movie Changed The Trajectory Of David Lynch's Career
David Lynch's experience adapting Dune for the big screen, coupled with the film's box office performance, forever impacted how he approached his art. -
The Longest & Shortest Best Picture Winners At The Oscars
The average length of a Best Picture winner at the Oscars is 136 minutes, so let's look at the longest and shortest films that make up that magic number. -
Dune's Kwisatz Haderach Explained: Is It Paul Atreides?
Is Paul the Kwisatz Haderach figure in the Dune books and films? The answer is slightly more complicated than a simple yes or no. Here's how it all breaks down. -
The Sci-Fi Flop Harrison Ford Didn't Understand (But Starred In Anyway)
Harrison Ford is a science-fiction legend thanks to Star Wars, but he also starred in an infamous sci-fi flop that featured a ridiculously stacked cast. -
Only A Sith Deals In Absolutes: The True Meaning Of Obi-Wan Kenobi's Star Wars Quote
Star Wars quotes have become embedded in American pop culture, but there's often a deeper meaning behind them than just fuel for meme culture. -
What Happened To The Thinking Machines In The Dune Universe
The technology of the Dune universe is unusually analog for a sci-fi franchise. Here's why 'thinking machines' were wiped out, according to Dune lore. -
The Least Scientifically-Accurate Sci-Fi Movie Ever Made, According To Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse used to say Armageddon was the least scientifically-accurate sci-fi movie of all time, but another movie came along and stole its crown. -
Why Kevin Costner's Dune Audition Didn't Work Out
A pre-stardom Kevin Costner auditioned to play Paul Atreides in David Lynch's Dune. Here's why his audition and screen test didn't quite work out. -
The Two Movies That Best Capture The Surreal Terror Of The LA Fires
Los Angeles has been destroyed many times in disaster movies, but Night of the Comet and Miracle Mile truly capture the terror of the LA wildfires. -
A Scheduling Conflict Changed The Look Of An Entire Sci-Fi Franchise
The Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger had a scheduling conflict that delayed filming, but ended up giving the franchise its definitive look. -
Alien: Romulus Director 'Fixed' The Movie's Most Controversial Element In Home Release
Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez says the CGI resurrection of a dead actor in the movie has been fixed for the home video release.
