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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The True Story Behind The Roger Ebert-Approved Mississippi Burning
In 1988, as the tension of the Cold War began to wind down and a decade of excess and decadence came to its inevitable conclusion, audiences went to theaters to watch a film entitled Mississippi Burning. Led by a stellar…
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This Zombie Film on Shudder Is One of the Best Horror Movies of the 2020s
2020 brought about a surge in apocalyptic films, pioneering fresh takes of the classic genre as our very own viral outbreak strengthened its grip around the world. Amid this influx is a zombie horror that truly is meaner and nastier…
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The Lost City Ending, Explained
The Lost City is an action-packed romantic comedy with something in it for everyone. And now that it's come to Netflix a lot more people can see it. In fact, in the week since it debuted, the 2022 film has…
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‘A Real Pain’ Film Review: Heritage, Truth, and Profound Emotion
Pain, empathy, and naturalistic humor find potent symmetry in Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain, the actor’s second feature-length journey behind the camera. Writing, directing, and co-starring, Eisenberg has created an honest examination of existential despair that sidesteps pretentiousness and finds…
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