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Edward James Olmos as Gaff in Blade Runner

The Blade Runner Actor Responsible For The Sci-Fi Movie's Signature Style

By Devin Meenan 2 hours ago

Ridley Scott presented a striking vision of a cyberpunk future in Blade Runner, but credited one of the movie's actors with a key element of its style.

Dark Rivers of the Heart by Dean Koontz, Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha, Yellowface by R.F. Kuang, and Killing Floor by Lee Child

10 Best Thriller Books To Read Right Now

By Rob Hunter 3 hours ago

If you need a break from streaming and binge-watching, here are some fantastic thrillers to read right now, several of which have movies on the way.

Ben Richards looking angry in The Running Man

The Running Man Remake Connects Directly To A Classic Stephen King Location

By Kieran Fisher 5 hours ago

Edgar Wright's film adaptation of The Running Man features a direct connection to the setting of one of Stephen King's best-known horror stories.

Images of book covers for Simply More, Batman: Revolution, The Art of Bob's Burgers, The Making of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, John Candy: A Life in Comedy, and Stranger Things Season 1 script book on top of the cover for Superman: The Art and Making of the Film

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Best Hollywood Books For Movie & TV Lovers

By Ethan Anderton 1 day ago

If you've got a movie and TV lover on your shopping list, here's a collection of books that are worth gifting (or just buying for yourself) this holiday season.

Cropped poster for Frankenstein (2025) showing the Creature's masked face and eyes

Frankenstein: Every Major Way Guillermo Del Toro Changes The Book (For The Better)

By Devin Meenan 2 days ago

Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein makes some key changes from Mary Shelley's novel, and they make for a better movie.

Jaws: Memories from Martha's Vineyard Slipcase edition next to the shark from the movie poster

Extremely Rare Jaws Book Includes A Piece Of The Blockbuster Film's Set [Exclusive]

By Ethan Anderton 3 days ago

For the 50th anniversary of the movie, a new Jaws book allows fans to own a piece of one of the film's sets, but there are only 500 copies available.

Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas talking on the phone in front of the other Horsemen in Now You See Me: Now You Don't

Now You See Me: Now You Don't Could Be A Sleeper Box Office Hit In The Making

By Ryan Scott 3 days ago

Now You See Me: Now You Don't isn't tracking for a huge box office opening, but there's another factor that could lead to this threequel becoming a sizable hit.

Sandra Bullock as Debbie, Sarah Paulson as Tammy, Rihanna as Nine Ball, Cate Blanchett as Lou, and Awkwafina as Constance all looking at computer monitors in Ocean's 8

An Underrated, Star-Studded 2018 Heist Movie Is Taking Over Netflix's Top Charts

By Danielle Ryan 5 days ago

Ocean's 8, which didn't make much of a splash upon its initial release in 2018, is suddenly spiking on the Netflix charts.

Ansel Elgort as Baby using his tape recorder at the diner in Baby Driver

Why Edgar Wright's Baby Driver 2 Hasn't Happened Yet

By Ryan Scott 5 days ago

Baby Driver 2 has been in development since shortly after the first movie came out, so what's the status of the sequel? Edgar Wright has an update.

Godzilla sneering after being fired upon in Godzilla Minus One

Godzilla Minus Zero Will Do Something No Godzilla Movie Has Done In Over 20 Years

By Ryan Scott 6 days ago

Following the success of Godzilla Minus One, Toho has announced a sequel, Godzilla Minus Zero, that will take a bold step outside of Japan.

Chance Boudreaux next to a farmer in Hard Target

Jean-Claude Van Damme Believed One Thing Separated Him From Stallone And Schwarzenegger

By Witney Seibold 6 days ago

Jean Claude Van Damme is an action movie legend, and he believes there's one major difference between him and stars like Stallone and Schwarzenegger.

Jennifer sitting in a boat in I Spit on Your Grave

One Of The Most Controversial Horror Movies Of All Time Features Demi Moore On Its Poster

By Witney Seibold 6 days ago

This notorious (and highly controversial) horror movie features Demi Moore on its poster rather than the movie's star. Here's how that happened.

Predator: Badlands poster showing Thia strapped to Dek's back

The Star Wars Movie That Inspired The Creation Of Predator: Badlands

By Devin Meenan 7 days ago

Predator: Badlands puts an unusual twist on the franchise by making the protagonist a Predator, and director Dan Trachtenberg was inspired by Star Wars.

Yevgeni Lazarev as General Dimitri and Nicolas Cage as Yuri Orlov in a field of tanks in Lord of War

Nicolas Cage's Lord Of War Used Real Guns Instead Of Props For A Bizarre Reason

By Danielle Ryan 7 days ago

Nicolas Cage is known for going method, but the reason the crime-thriller Lord of War used real weapons during production is a head-scratcher.

The Godfather, Amerigo whispering something in Vito Corleone's ear

The Godfather Kicked Off A '70s Hollywood Trend That Continues To This Day

By Michael Boyle 8 days ago

While Star Wars and Jaws are often credited with starting Hollywood's sequel trend, The Godfather was one of the original 'super-grossers.'

Barney listening to Booker in The Expendables 2

Sylvester Stallone's Biggest Box Office Hit Is Actually Pretty Surprising

By Witney Seibold 8 days ago

Sylvester Stallone is one of Hollywood's most bankable movie stars, but his biggest box office hit came from an unexpected title.

A collage featuring Clint Eastwood in The Outlaw Josey Wales, Ken Watanabe in Letters From Iwo Jima, and Bradley Cooper in American Sniper

All 9 Clint Eastwood War Movies Ranked

By Mike Bedard 8 days ago

Clint Eastwood's war movies as an actor and/or director range from leaving something to be desired to being haunting tributes to real-life combat veterans.

Winona Ryder as Veronica looking shocked in Heathers

A Nostalgic '80s Thriller Worth Revisiting Is Streaming For Free

By Kieran Fisher 8 days ago

Few movies are as entertainingly cruel as this dark mix of '80s high school comedy and thrills starring Winona Ryder, which is currently streaming for free.

A composite image of shots from The Batman, Donnie Darko, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, A Perfect World, and The Guest

12 Best Non-Horror Movies Set On Halloween, Ranked

By Leo Noboru Lima 9 days ago

Halloween may be the season of horror movies, but here's an assembly of outstanding non-horror movies that take place during the spooky season.

Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle sitting at a craps table in Ballad of a Small Player

Netflix Users Are Loving A 2025 Crime Thriller With Major Uncut Gems Vibes

By Joe Roberts 10 days ago

This Uncut Gems-style anxiety-inducing Colin Farrell-led crime thriller is making sizable waves on Netflix following its premiere on the streamer.

Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob walking away from explosions with his hoodie on in One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another Is Still A Box Office Bomb - But It's Also A Beacon Of Light In The Darkness

By Ryan Scott 10 days ago

Two things can be true at once: One Battle After Another is a box office bomb, but also a light in the darkness of a risk-averse modern Hollywood.

A bunch of hands opening a bag full of money in A Simple Plan

Sam Raimi's '90s Crime Thriller With A Perfect Score From Roger Ebert Is A Must-Watch

By Jeremy Smith 10 days ago

Roger Ebert would follow filmmakers into the darkness if they gave him relatable characters, so this terrific '90s Sam Raimi thriller was very much his thing.

Steven Spielberg is seen in closeup on a set in Austin Powers in Goldmember

A Classic Steven Spielberg Movie Is Leaving Netflix Very Soon

By Joe Roberts 11 days ago

For those out there who've somehow managed to avoid seeing this classic Steven Spielberg film, now's the time to change that before it leaves Netflix.

Composite image of Jean-Claude Van Damme's Frank Dux in Bloodsport, Chance Boudreaux in Hard Target, and Guile in Street Fighter

The 15 Best Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies Ranked

By Sergio Pereira 11 days ago

Jean-Claude Van Damme, the Muscles from Brussels, has kicked his way into action history, and these are the actor's best movies worth watching.

Cypher eating dinner with Agent Smith in The Matrix

Why Joe Pantoliano Got Liposuction For His Role As Cypher In The Matrix

By Michael Boyle 12 days ago

Joe Pantoliano sent Warner Bros. an $8000 invoice after getting liposuction for The Matrix, which he described as 'research and development.'

Zoe Saldana, Taylor Sheridan in front of Call of Duty soldier

5 Reasons Yellowstone's Taylor Sheridan Is The Best Person To Make The Call Of Duty Film

By Nick Staniforth 12 days ago

Paramount is looking for a director for a live-action Call of Duty movie. Here are five reasons the studio should hire Yellowstone head honcho Taylor Sheridan.

Images of Eddie Muprhy in 48 Hours, Frances McDormand in Blood Simple, Kevin Costner in The Untouchables, Al Pacino in Scarface, and Harrison Ford in Witness, all edited together

12 Best Crime Thrillers Of The 1980s, Ranked

By Russell Murray 12 days ago

The 1980s are packed with captivating crime thrillers, and some of them are even funny. These are the best that you should seek out immediately.