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‘The Sandlot’ cast reunites on TODAY — see the gang 25 years later - TODAY
The kids from "The Sandlot" are all grown up now. See what Smalls, Squints, Ham and the rest have to say about the summertime classic, 25 years later.
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Every Francis Ford Coppola Movie, Ranked from Worst to Best
We ranked every Francis Ford Coppola movie, including the Godfather movies, Finian’s Rainbow, Apocalypse Now, and, er, Jack.
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The 'Unspeakably Disgusting' Way Stanley Kubrick Created 2001: A Space Odyssey's Trippiest Scene
Today is the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s landmark masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey, and to celebrate the iconic scifi film we have an exclusive excerpt from author Michael Benson’s deep dive into the making of the film, Space Odyssey: Stan
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US diner chain drops spoilers of Solo: A Star Wars Story characters
If you want to avoid spoilers of any kind for new Star Wars spin-off movie Solo, then avoid trips to US diner chain Denny's at all costs.
Science & Technology | Tech
Lights, Camera, Artificial Action: Start-Up Is Taking A.I. to the Movies
After selling their robotics company to Google, two engineers are working on technology they think can change how special effects are made.
Entertainment | Star Wars
'Star Wars': Luke Skywalker's Most Insane Force Powers
We put together a list of Luke's most notable powers. A few are well-known, but others could lead to questions about his intentions in 'The Last Jedi.'
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'Solo: A Star Wars Story': The Secret Harrison Ford Told Alden Ehrenreich
Harrison Ford talked to Alden Ehrenreich before he played Han Solo in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.' Find out how he helped the young actor.
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7 Documentaries You'll Never Get To See (And The Murky Reasons Why)
Documentaries banned by Disney, The Beatles and more
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Watch the Teaser Trailer for the Mary Poppins Sequel!
The highly anticipated reboot hits theaters in December
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Loving Vincent’ Director On Training An Army Of Oil Painters | Deadline
Loving Vincent' director Hugh Welshman discusses the extreme amount of effort that went into his portrait of Van Gogh's final years.
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The 100 Best Horror Movies Ever Made (Ranked) - Bloody Disgusting
What makes a great horror film? Is it the number of scares? Or is it how effective the scares are? Is it the performances? Or maybe it’s the direction and cinematography. All of those qualities, combined with a plethora of others (the score, the lig
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Get your first look at ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ in the new trailer
https://youtu.be/dNW0B0HsvVs Alden Ehrenreich seems to basically channel Harrison Ford in a couple of scenes in this brand new short teaser trailer for Solo:..
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Steven Spielberg is actually working on both Indiana Jones 5 and West Side Story now
Last week, we reported that Steven Spielberg’s next project might either be the long-dreaded Indiana Jones 5 or a remake of West Side Story (which is apparently something he’s wanted to do for a long time). Now, sources have told The Hollywood Reporte
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It’s a bird... It’s a plane... It’s Superman, the first big-budget superhero movie
It’s become a common complaint among movie lovers: Superhero movies have taken over, and it’s hard to get anything made if it doesn’t feature people in capes. In its own way, it’s a valid point. The superhero movie has become the dominant form of
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Oscar Nominations: The 10 Biggest Snubs and Surprises | Vanity Fair
A great morning for Phantom Thread, a tough one for The Florida Project, and a truly baffling one for Jane Goodall.
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Leaked ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Footage Reveals the Return of This Major Character
Marvel keeps a tight grip on its content, but footage has found its way out anyway. Here's what we know about 'Avengers: Infinity War.'
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Michelle Williams Is Ready to Lead
Michelle Williams plays Gail Getty in the Ridley Scott film All the Money In the World, but the movie was nearly derailed after Kevin Spacey’s scandals.
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DGA Awards Nominations Recognize Jordan Peele, Greta Gerwig
The Directors Guild of America Awards include Greta Gerwig, Jordan Peele, Guillermo del Toro, Christopher Nolan, and Martin McDonagh for achievement in feature film direction.
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Blade Runner 2049: Inside the Dark Future of a Sequel 35 Years in the Making | WIRED
What a sequel 35 years in the making can tell us about the state of sci-fi and America's appetite for dystopia.
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12 Great Facts About The Good, The Bad and The Ugly | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
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Star Wars fans call Last Jedi 'dreadful', 'disappointing' | Daily Mail Online
Some are pointing the finger at director Rian Johnson for what they perceive to be the movie's shortcomings, while others target Disney that bought LucasFilm in 2014.
History | History
"Darkest Hour' - Churchill’s powerful ‘fight on the beaches’ speech: The words few people actually heard
As the 'Darkest Hour' debuts in movie theaters, the strange story of how people finally got to listen to Churchill deliver one of history's most stirring speeches.
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20 Best World War 2 Movies of All Time - Top WW2 Films Ever Made
From war-torn romances to bloody battles, these are the best films that depict the horrors of World War 2—and the humanity at the center of the conflicts
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The 'Star Wars' Han Solo movie now has an official name
Star Wars' cinematic universe tale focused on young Han Solo has a name, and we found out thanks to director Ron Howard, who announced it using a placard in a video shared on Twitter. It follows the "A Star Wars Story" model set by Rogue One, th
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Do not be afraid of Blade Runner 2049’s 3-hour runtime
Blade Runner 2049 is a very good film. It is also, we should remember, nearly three hours long. Those 164 minutes are a visually stunning exploration of a finely realized, deeply melancholy future America, sure, but they’re also 74 minutes longer than t
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Here's your full-length 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer
The next Star Wars film won't hit theaters until December 15th, but there's a new trailer that just aired during Monday Night Football. Star Wars: The Last Jedi...
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Harry Dean Stanton: 10 Essential Movies | Rolling Stone
From 'Alien' to 'Twin Peaks' – our picks for the late character actor's greatest onscreen moments
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Star Wars director Rian Johnson confirms Luke Skywalker IS the Last Jedi
All you needed to do was ask.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi gives first official look at Supreme Leader Snoke
My, what a big head you have.
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Debunking Hollywood's Portrayals of Human Hibernation - The Atlantic
Could deep sleep during space travel really work one day?
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TCM Diary: Elvis, The Actor
The wonder of you: the king of rock ‘n’ roll knew that his talent lay in being himself, shining even in formulaic vehicles
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'Wonder Woman 2' will reportedly pick up decades after 'Wonder Woman'
The 'Wonder Woman' sequel is rumored to be set in the 1980s, with Diana getting caught up in the Cold War.
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The 30 Best Superhero Movies Since Blade
Wesley Snipes’s vampire swordsman started a revolution that hasn’t slowed down since, and that put Marvel and DC Comics characters in the spotlight.
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Roger Waters’ Jewish Problem Catches Eye of Award-Winning Filmmaker
His so-called activism will be the subject of a new documentary.
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People Are Sharing Photos of Real-Life Places That Belong in a Wes Anderson Film
Director Wes Anderson has a specific style to his films. One subreddit finds places around the work with a Wes Anderson look, and the results are whimsical.
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'Star Wars': Everything you never knew about Darth Vader
Fans are two issues in on the new 2017 run of Marvel Comics' "Darth Vader," the books that fill in the backstory of everyone's favorite Jedi-turned-Sith Lord. In last year's Marvel run (25 issues in all), we learned all about what was going on w
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Why Roger Moore, one of the last true Englishmen, was the greatest James Bond
I'm heartbroken at the death of Roger Moore.
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Transformers: The Last Knight introduces Hot Rod in cool new clip
A new clip from Transformers: The Last Knight introduces Hot Rod.
Entertainment | Star Wars
Mark Hamill Plays Vader and Surprises 'Star Wars' Fans for Charity Prank
Mark Hamill surprises some serious 'Star Wars' fans
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The ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Trailer Is Here! ‘It’s Time for the Jedi to End’
After months of waiting and feverish speculation about singular or plural “Jedi,” we finally have our first look at Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi.
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Ridley Scott’s bringing the Battle of Britain to the big screen · Newswire · The A.V. Club
rhaps wanting to remind the public of the role his homeland played in ending World War II, Ridley Scott is planning to direct a movie about the Battle of Britain.
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Alien alternate ending would have killed Ripley
You think Alien is a scary movie? Check out the ending Ridley Scott wanted to end his 1979 classic with.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Iconic ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ bedroom scene recreated in new installation
This one’s for all sci-fi lovers out there: Now you can now live out the ending scene of 2001: A Space Odyssey in a new Los Angeles exhibition that recreates the film’s iconic bedroom.
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High Fidelity captured the snob’s—and the soundtrack’s—waning powers
“What really matters is what you like, not what you are like,” John Cusack’s Rob Gordon declares midway through High Fidelity, an admission the obsessive, self-obsessed record collector preemptively defends with, “Call me shallow, but it’s the f
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'Rogue One' Alternate Ending Revealed: The Lifesaving Escape That Almost Was...
Once there was a way to get back home — at least for Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor
Visual Arts | Photography
Take up film photography in the digital age
Digital cameras may be easier to use, but many hobbyists still enjoy taking photos on film. Find out how, and why, you might want to try shooting on film.
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Watch Jeff Bridges Revive ‘Big Lebowski’ Character ‘The Dude’ at John Goodman’s Walk of Fame Ceremony
Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski was brought back to life on Hollywood Boulevard, but this time, he was the one who delivered a eulogy for a friend, and it ended with “Good afternoon, …
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TCM's Ben Mankiewicz Remembers Robert Osborne: "The Signature Face of a Network Unlike Any Other" | Hollywood
"What made TCM stand out? The answer isn't hard. It's Robert Osborne," the Turner Classic Movies host writes of the man who put the network on the map.
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Robert Osborne dies at 84; genial student of films hosted Turner Classic Movies - LA Times
Robert Osborne, who displayed an encyclopedic knowledge — and love — of films and film history as the primary host of Turner Classic Movies, has died in New York, the network said Monday.
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The co-writer of Die Hard finally cleared up a major plot hole
It’s been 29 years since Die Hard exploded into theaters, inspiring any number of arguments about whether it counts as a Christmas movie, plus a whole genre of “Die Hard, but on a _______” action films. Now, the film’s co-screenwriter, Steven E. D
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Watch: New Trailer for ‘Alien: Covenant’ Features Terrifying Xenomorph Attack
Fox has released a horrifying new trailer for Ridley Scott’s “Alien: Covenant,” featuring an attack from its trademark acid-dripping monsters. The trailer begins idyllically as the titular spaceship Covenant winds up on a planet that looks perfect f
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Long Play: Analogue photos that capture the essence of record culture
Photographer Arne Reimer has spent over ten years capturing the essence of vinyl culture on analogue film for new photo book, Long Play.
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27 Oscar-Winning Movies You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now
Netflix is full of classics, if you only know where to look.....
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‘Logan’: 5 Things to Know About X-23
Hugh Jackman plays Wolverine one final time in 'Logan', but the film also marks the debut of X-23. Here's what you need to know about the character.
Entertainment | Star Wars
‘The Last Jedi’ Will Make ‘Return of the Jedi’ Meaningless
If 'The Last Jedi' is what its title implies, then Luke might just as well have gotten a job selling power converters at Tosche Station.
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Transformers: The Last Knight Super Bowl Preview Trailer Released
This morning, Michael Bay has released the first thirty seconds of a 55-second spot which will air during the Super Bowl on Sunday.The ad was released in conjunction with a new synopsis, some new key art (seen below), and a statement from Bay on the creat
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Bullets, badasses, and babies: John Woo’s masterful pistol opera has it all
Taste is subjective and all, but if you have a top-five action-movies list and Hard Boiled isn’t on it, your top five ain’t shit.
Entertainment | Star Wars
The Star Wars Death Star trench isn't where you think it is
Prepare to have your Star Wars mind blown. The actual location of the famous trench run in "A New Hope" isn't as obvious as almost everyone thinks.
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Oscar nominations' biggest snubs and surprises: 'Dory,' Meryl and Mel - LA Times
Update on 'The 2017 Academy Award nominations live: The snubs, surprises and what happened to Scorsese?'
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'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Has a Title and a Poster!
Mark Hamill in The Force Awakens. Disney has just announced that the next installment of the Star Wars saga (in theaters on Dec. 15) will be called Star Wars: The Last Jedi. See the first official poster below. A sequel to the 2015 blockbuster Star
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Best Mystery Movies on Netflix Right Now - Thrillist
Full of unexpected twists and turns, movies like "Oldboy," "Lucky Number Slevin," "The Interview," and "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" series satisfy your mystery fix.
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33 Movies We Will Absolutely See This Year - Thrillist
"Fast & Furious," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Transformers," and "Spider-Man" all make our blockbuster-sized 2017 preview.
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The 10 Movies We're Most Looking Forward To in 2017 | WIRED
Looks like it's going to be another big year for superheroes and space flicks. (Surprise!)
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The Best Movies of 2016, Ranked
What to catch up on before the holiday season.
Entertainment | Star Wars
One Sneaky Way Star Wars: A New Hope May Tie Into Rogue One
We're not sure if this is accidental, or if there is some sort of witchcraft going on here, but Rogue One: A Star Wars Story may have a rather interesting connection to A New Hope that we've never thought about before. Read on to see just what may have ha
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Kirk Douglas Opens up About How He Will Celebrate His 100th Birthday - Closer Weekly
Kirk Douglas talks about celebrating his 100th birthday.
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With Total Recall, Schwarzenegger got to blow things up and blow minds
One of the finest, most excessive examples of ’80s action-movie excess didn’t come out until 1990.
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Olivia Munn Joining Boyd Holbrook in Shane Black's 'Predator' Reboot (Exclusive)
Munn will play a scientist opposite Holbrook's Special Forces commando.
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Union Station Will Host Free Screenings Of Film Noir Classics
Metro Art and the Film Noir Foundation are joining forces to present three classic film screenings at Union Station. The hook is that at least a portion of each film was shot inside the building.
Music | Music
Eight Days A Week: how Ron Howard brought the Beatles back to life | Film | The Guardian
Howard’s new film captures the sweat, screams and cultural significance of the band’s touring years. He explains why the Fab Four still fascinates him
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Clint Eastwood said what? The limits of reading politics in art
Despite having one of the longest and most distinguished careers of anyone in Hollywood (especially if you consider both his acting and directing gigs), Clint Eastwood has lately been discussed for two things that have nothing to do with movies. One is hi
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Read This: Are these the best films of the 21st century?
If there’s one thing that pop culture obsessives love doing, it’s making lists. If there’s another thing they love doing, it’s dissecting and arguing about a list made by another pop culture obsessive. What was included? What was overlooked? What
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Jared Leto Joins ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel
Jared Leto has rounded out cast of Alcon’s “Blade Runner” sequel. The pic stars Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling. Details of Leto’s character are being kept under wraps. Robin…
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2016 Fall Movie Preview: 17 Blockbusters and Popcorn Offerings To Check Out This Season
Looking for a fall movie with some blockbuster flair and popcorn appeal? We’ve got you covered.
Entertainment | Trailers, Videos & Clips
Watchmen Gets An Honest Trailer
The folks over at Screen Junkies have crafted an Honest Trailer for Watchmen, which...well, it's [...]
Music | Music
Beatles’ Hollywood Bowl Live Album to Drop in Time for Ron Howard Doc | Den of Geek
The Beatles new album, Live At The Hollywood Bowl, hits shelves on September 9.
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The Last Surviving "Gone With the Wind" Cast Member Just Turned 100
Happy birthday, Olivia de Havilland !
Politics | POLITICS
How Political Ads Sway Our Emotions Using Classic Filmmaking Techniques | Mental Floss
The "montage" is a century-old technique that's beloved by film directors, and presidential hopefuls.
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10 Fast Facts About 'Logan's Run' | Mental Floss
In the sci-fi classic Logan's Run—which was released 40 years ago today—the human population lives under a domed city near Washington D.C. in the year 2274. The utopian setting becomes dystopian once we discover that people are terminated as soon as they turn 30 years old.
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10 Inappropriate 80s Movies Our Parents Let Us Watch
It’s amazing what used to pass under the radar back in the 80s. The PG-13 rating was new and writers were subtle back then, so they managed to sneak a lot of risqué snippets into movies that were seemingly ay for the kids to watch. Here are some su
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‘Death Wish’ Remake: Eli Roth Set To Direct Bruce Willis | Deadline
Eli Roth is set to direct Death Wish, the remake of the 1974 hit with Bruce Willis as the reluctant vigilante played by Charles Bronson.
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15 Fascinating Facts About ‘Saving Private Ryan’
It was up to eight men to save the life of one. Here are 15 things you may not have known about Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning World War II drama, Saving Private Ryan.
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The Pragmatic Rebellion of Roger Corman’s The Trip - Musings - Oscilloscope Labs
The Pragmatic Rebellion of Roger Corman’s The Trip by Jessica Ritchey Pre-production for a movie rarely involves dropping acid, yet in the spirit of due diligence, producer/director Roger Corman spent...
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How World War II Changed Walt Disney | TIME
How two crises— a crippling strike and the Second World War— changed the Disney studio (and Walt himself) forever
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Scary Good - Top Horror Movies From The Past 25 Years
We've got all you need if you love horror movies and television, from galleries, image lists, videos, interviews, infographics, and more.
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8 More Reasons To Drop Everything and Head to the LA Film Festival - Film Independent
So you may be asking yourself: now that the 2016 LA Film Festival has dropped its amazing slate of Opening Night, Buzz, Limelight and competition category
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‘Magnificent Seven’ Photos: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt in Remake | Variety
Fans finally got the first look at Antoine Fuqua's "Magnificent Seven" remake starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke.
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Things You Didn't Know About The Terminator Movies (Page 2)
When it comes to film franchises, Terminator is one of the best. From the original, all the way through to Terminator Genysis, action film fans can't get (Page 2)
Humor | Funny movie scenes
Night on Earth - Rome (Roberto Benigni)
Taxi ride in Rome from: Night On Earth (1991) by: Jim Jarmusch Roberto Benigni as Gino (taxi driver) Paolo Bonacelli as Priest (passenger) music: Tom Waits
History | History
This Short Film Brings Historical Photos To Life
By animating historical photographs from the early 1900s, artist Alexey Zakharov offers a new way to see history.
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Doris Day Celebrates 92nd Birthday, Poses in Never-Before-Seen Photo - ABC News
Legendary actress and songstress Doris Day celebrated her 92nd birthday on Sunday.
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Military service members share what movies get wrong about the armed services - Business Insider
Not everything in the military is all action....
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This Video Essay Explains the Invisible Magic of Movie Editing
Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or cinephile, understanding the basics of film editing can enhance your appreciation of a film.
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Oscar Winners 2016: Complete List
The 88th Academy Awards took place on Sunday, honoring the best of film from the past year. Chris Rock hosted Hollywood’s biggest night for the second time, which aired live on ABC from the D…
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Don’t miss your chance to see Kurosawa’s masterpiece Ran on the big screen
This is one of the year’s major cinematic events. It’s well worth leaving the house for, should that opportunity arise.
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R Rated Wolverine Film Might Be Old Man Logan | The Escapist
Hugh Jackman's final, R-rated Wolverine film could be an adaptation of the post-apocalyptic Old Man Logan storyline.
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BLADE RUNNER 2 gets a January 2018 incept date | Nerdist
Ridley Scott's visually-stunning and narratively sparse 1982 film Blade Runner wasn't much of a hit at the time of its release, but it has since become one of the pillars of science fiction filmmaking, thanks in no small part to the amazing and
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The Witch · Film Review The 17th-century horror of The Witch is troubling on multiple levels · Movie Review · The A.V
By placing old tropes in an even older world, Eggers somehow makes them feel new again. The familiar becomes chillingly unfamiliar.
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One of the greatest Westerns ever also birthed the John Woo shoot-’em-up
With A History Of Violence, Tom Breihan picks the most important action movie of every year, starting with the genre’s birth and moving right up to whatever Vin Diesel’s doing this very minute.The Wild Bunch (1969)In the decades before Bullitt, before
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'Dazed and Confused' at Sundance: 12 things we learned
Dazed and Confused' finally got its chance to shine at Sundance. Here's what we learned during Richard Linklater's live commentary.
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Mel Brooks’ ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Is A Go — ‘The Schwartz Awakens’ Posters Spoof ‘The Force Awakens’
The Spaceballs movie was notorious at spoofing the Star Wars franchise, and is at it again. With The Force Awakens having been released, it would make sense to
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Says New Conan Film Still In Works, Calls It Conan The Conqueror | Comicbook.com
Fans were recently treated to two “Experience with Arnold Schwarzenegger” events, held in Edinburgh and Birmingham in January. The events were black tie affairs where the star himself spoke with his fans.Among the topics of discussion was Schwarzenegg
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WATCH: Nothing Can Prepare You For THE CHICKENING | Birth.Movies.Death.
Directors Nick DenBoer and Davy Force have created something you simply have to see to believe.
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How 70mm Projection Works | Mental Floss
See what 'The Hateful Eight' looks like from the projection room.
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The 25 Movies We're Most Excited to See at Sundance
Drama, documentaries, weird genre movies. Sundance has a lot to offer this year. Here are the movies we're most excited to see.
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The second X-Files movie is much better than its reputation suggests
It was the summer of 2008, and the second movie of a beloved series neared release. Advertising was prevalent and expectations were high. And when the film finally hit theaters it was treated, by most, as a bona fide new classic. I’m speaking, of course
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George Lucas Criticizes Latest ‘Star Wars’ Installment
In an interview, Mr. Lucas jokingly compared Disney, which bought the rights to the franchise in 2012, to “white slavers” who had bought his children. He later apologized for the remark.
Entertainment | Films
Skywalker Speaks: Mark Hamill on Returning to 'Star Wars' | Rolling Stone
Skywalker speaks! Mark Hamill on returing to his iconic role for 'The Force Awakens': "It's like 'Star Wars' never went away."
Entertainment | Entertainment
The search for the 'Star Wars' George Lucas doesn't want you to see
Want to see the original, un-retouched, un-messed-with 'Star Wars'? You'll have to take a trip to the Library of Congress.
Entertainment | Entertainment
The 10 highest-grossing movies of all time — there's one movie that beats 'Star Wars'
For this list, we looked at domestic box-office grosses adjusted for inflation to see what old movies would have made in today's dollars.
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J.J. Abrams Restoring PHANTASM In 4K! | Nerdist
Don Coscarelli's Phantasm, first released in 1979, is one of the most beloved cult movies in the horror genre. The movie introduced audiences to Michael
Entertainment | Star Wars
Why It’s Surprisingly Hard to Preserve a Star Wars Stormtrooper Suit | Vanity Fair
A new Times Square exhibit opens up the Lucasfilm archives to take a tour of the fashion history of the Star Wars universe, and gets Our Man on the Street to discover the power of the Force.
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A Memento remake is happening, because Polaroids are so 15 years ago
Ideally, a remake should be either of a film that had potential that wasn’t realized the first time around, or of a forgotten gem that deserves to be rediscovered. The producers of the upcoming Memento remake must have read that backwards, then, because
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Ridley Scott reveals details of opening scene of Blade Runner sequel
The film-maker has given a detailed description of the first shots in the film, which will star Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, and open in a rural dustbowl
Entertainment | Star Wars
George Lucas Explains Why He's Done Directing Star Wars Movies | Vanity Fair
But the director shares one concern about the upcoming films.
Entertainment | Star Wars
Star Wars: The Force Awakens' first TV ad features an unfamiliar voice
The force is calling to you... Check out the first official TV spot for #StarWars #TheForceAwakens. Star Wars' official Twitter sent that out this morning, and the video offers some new and different looks at what has been revealed so far of the fil
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Badass Bond Girls, From ‘Dr. No’ to ‘Spectre’
The name’s Bond. James Bond. After 53 years, 24 films, and six actors portraying the titular role, the 007 franchise remains one of the longest-running and most stylish. But let’s face facts: Bond wouldn’t be Bond without the Bond girls. These leadi
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Missing in Action: 17 Forgotten Bond Girls
Everyone remembers Pussy Galore — not to mention Honey Ryder, Xenia Onatopp, and, ahem, Octopussy. But what about the lesser-known Bond girls, and the stars who played them? These actresses may not have been among 007’s top leading ladies, but they’
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The 19 Most Stunning Movie Covers By the Criterion Collection
In honor of Criterion's 30th anniversary, Indiewire has singled out their most incredible cover designs.
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All The James Bond Films: Ranked From Worst To Best
Does a good henchman matter, or is it more about the villain? Now – imagine a gun sight and a suited man walking into the middle of it… 23. ‘Die Another Day’ (2002) Invisible cars, rubbish Madonna theme tune (and embarrassing cameo), dull plot –
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Luke Skywalker, Sith Lord | Observer
Will Luke Skywalker turn to the Dark Side at the end of the trilogy?
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Today, We Lost a Great Japanese Illustrator
Respected artist Noriyoshi Ohrai died earlier today, reports the Japanese media. You might not know his name, but you should know his work.
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Daniel Craig Can't Imagine Doing Another James Bond Movie: 'I'd Rather Slash My Wrists'
The ‘Spectre’ star told TimeOut that his advice for the next 007 is ‘don’t be s**t.’
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Star Wars Secrets: Episode IV - A New Hope
Star Wars Secrets: Episode IV - A New Hope - Just when you thought that you know everything about Star Wars, here are 30 new and amazing true stories. Wow!
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Jean-Luc Godard's A Married Woman is back and as relevant as ever | Bleader | Chicago Reader
The director's 1964 masterpiece plays all week in a new digital restoration.
Entertainment | Movies & Television
Daniel Craig Says He’d Rather Kill Himself Than Do Another James Bond Movie
There's been endless headlines speculating about who could play the next James Bond, and now Daniel Craig shared his thoughts on the role.
Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff
8 films you may have forgotten were set in Chicago
Chicago has a pretty rich history of being featured on the silver screen. From The Blues Brothers to Ferris Bueller's Day Off, our city has been home to some truly...
Entertainment | Entertainment
Ridley Scott Reveals Prometheus 2 Title
It looks as though Ridley Scott has just unveiled the ‘Prometheus’ sequel’s new title… and it isn’t ‘Prometheus 2’. “You know the poem?” asked Scott. Does this mean it’s going to be a true sequel, or merely connected i
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I Liked ‘Black Mass’ Until Johnny Depp Shot A Guy... | ClickHole
I’m a pretty big fan of gangster films. Donnie Brasco and The Departed rank as two of my fave movies of all time, so I had to see Black Mass right when it hit theaters...
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Every Quentin Tarantino Movie, Ranked -- Vulture
Pulp Fiction changed people’s ideas about American independent cinema.
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NewportFilm Mixes Mansions and Movies | Variety
Newport is famed for its gilded age mansions and old world opulence. This summer, for the fifth year in a row, the lawns and vacation palaces of Doris Duke and the Vanderbilts have served as a backdrop to one of the more unusual regional film festivals in
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Reality-Bending Timelapses of Cities in Tilt-Shift | Mental Floss
Spoonfilm's series "Little Big World" makes cities look like adorable dollhouse worlds.
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AFS Viewfinders: Happy 95th Birthday Maureen O'Hara: Watch Her Stump a Game Show Panel
There are so few links to Hollywood's Golden Era still with us today. Maureen O'Hara is on the younger fringe of the great stars but she enlivened such classics as DANCE, GIRL, DANCE (1940), HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY (1941), MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (1947) and THE QUIET MAN (1952).
