If You Love ‘Pan’s Labyrinth,’ You Must See This Creepy Folk Horror on Shudder
There's nothing better than some scary magic. Even nearly two decades later, director Guillermo Del Toro's masterful blend of historical fiction and dark fantasy in Pan's Labyrinth stands the test of time as one of the most creative depictions of…
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Roger Ebert Gave Clint Eastwood’s War Epic Action Film a Perfect Score
Silver screen icon Clint Eastwood is undeniably one of the cinema's most decorated and brilliant presences, with the revered actor and director's illustrious career spanning nearly seven decades. Eastwood has helmed a slew of critically acclaimed masterpieces like Unforgiven, Million…
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JUROR #2 Begins Streaming Exclusively On Max December 20
Max Original Juror #2, from Warner Bros. Pictures, will make its global streaming debut FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 exclusively on Max. Juror #2 follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds…
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Brian De Palma Pays Homage to Hitchcock in This Neo-Noir Thriller
It's no secret that Brian De Palma's primary cinematic influence is the films of Alfred Hitchcock, particularly Vertigo, and no film during his prolific career is more evident of that than his 1976 psychological thrillerObsession. The film is Hitchcockian through…
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Does the Science in ‘Twisters’ Make Any Sense?
Quick LinksAccurate or Not, Twisters Is Thrilling Movies aren't always accurate. Moments are heightened to keep audiences interested, and endings often become unrealistic to keep audiences satisfied. Twisters, one of the summer's biggest blockbusters, is a good example of that,…
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Remember When Willem Dafoe and Mr. Bean Made a Tribute to a French Comedy Classic?
There are many iconic comedic characters that people grew up watching and admiring, including the loveable Mr. Bean from Mr. Bean. This often immature and clueless character (played by the great Rowan Atkinson) gets into loads of trouble each episode,…
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Everything to Remember About ‘Gladiator’ Before Watching the Sequel
Spoiler Alert: Spoilers follow for the original GladiatorWe’re (hopefully) about to be entertained once again. Ridley Scott’s long-awaited Gladiator II finally hits theaters next weekend, and if early buzz is to be trusted, viewers should expect another hugely engaging round…
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Drop Everything and Watch This Underrated Mixed Martial Arts Action Movie on Netflix
Michael Jai White might be one of the most underrated action stars in the game, which is a shame considering his resume. Not only did White craft a modern-day cult classic in Black Dynamite, but he also is the first…
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Prophecy’ Is Nothing Like the Movies, and That’s a Good Thing
Denis Villeneuve's successful films, Dune and Dune: Part Two, inspired Max to expand the Dune universe in what's set to become one of the biggest shows currently airing on the platform, Dune: Prophecy. Whenever a film prompts a spin-off TV…
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The Actor Who Played the Older Private Ryan in the World War II Classic Has a History All His Own
It would be impossible to talk about the greatest World War II films of all time without mentioning Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg’s brutal 1998 drama that captured the hardships that countless veterans of all wars have experienced. The film…
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Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Landman’ Just Released, and You Need to Be Watching
Quick LinksWho Stars in Taylor Sheridan's Landman? Why Yellowstone Fans Must Watch Landman As Yellowstone bids its final farewell in December 2024, Taylor Sheridan fans must immediately check out his new dramatic series Landman. Premiering on Paramount+ on November 17,…
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One of the Grittiest Goddamned Crime Epics of the ’90s Just Hit Streaming
One can learn a semester's worth of film school education by watching the films of Sidney Lumet. A prolific, steady studio hand for decades, Lumet was a refreshingly unshowy filmmaker who relied on gripping scripts and stellar performances. More so…
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