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'Godzilla Minus One' Makes the Kaiju Smaller and His Impact Larger
Don't let comparisons to other Godzillas fool you — this version of the King of Monsters is pure kaiju terror on screen.
The Brutal Julia Roberts Crime Drama That'll Rip Your Heart Out
This star-studded mystery drama will shatter your emotional defenses.
Why Kelly McGillis Isn't in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Despite being a major character in the original 'Top Gun,' Charlie Blackwood is entirely absent from 'Top Gun: Maverick.' Why?
‘Candy Cane Lane’ Ending Explained: Who Wins the $100k?
‘Candy Cane Lane’ is the perfect holiday movie to add to your collection.
How Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki Reinvented Common Fairy Tales
Western fairytale tropes reinvented.
'Godzilla Minus One' Finally Makes Us Care About the Humans
After so many Godzilla movies, 'Godzilla Minus One' finally fleshes out its human characters properly.
Hayao Miyazaki Movies Are Stronger Because of Their Vague Romances
From 'Kiki's Delivery Service' to 'Princess Mononoke,' the stories in Hayao Miyazaki movies are stronger because their romantic elements are vague.
Did 'Godzilla Minus One' Just School Hollywood on Movie Making?
Let's not get carried away, there's a middle ground to be found here.
What Happened to Hayao Miyazaki’s Pippi Longstocking Movie?
Miyazaki was passionate about a Pippi Longstocking adaptation, so what went wrong?
The Murder That Inspired an Urban Legend and Multiple Horror Classics
One of horror’s most frightening opening scenes finds its origins in real life.
Of All the Harry Potter Movies’ Sins, Underusing Emma Thompson Tops the List
"Servant and master shall be reunited once more!"
The Directors of This Wild ’70s Horror Film Became Lucasfilm Heavyweights
Who could have guessed that this weird 1974 film would lead to its directors working on some of George Lucas' biggest movies?
The Awful Accident That Happened While Filming Tom Cruise’s ‘American Made’
Death, severe injury, and charges of negligence loomed over the Hollywood star's 2017 film.
‘The Flash’ Gives Supergirl One of Superman's Darkest Stories
Supergirl takes her cousin's place in a modified spin on the infamous Flashpoint storyline.
What Does the Title 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Mean?
Learn about the meaning of the poetic title right before the film's release.
‘The Archies’ Ending Explained: How Does It End For the Riverdale Gang?
The new take on the iconic characters is all about growing up and finding your own voice.
'Lost in Translation' Ending Explained: Your Truth Is the Truth
Will we ever know what Bill Murray whispered in ScarJo's ear?