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‘LA Confidential’ Was an Adaptation That Wasn’t Afraid to Be Unfaithful
Turning 25 years old, Curtis Hanson's adaptation of James Ellroy's book is one of the best thrillers of the 1990s.
Robert Altman’s Direction Shines in War Satire ‘M*A*S*H’
The film version of 'M*A*S*H' is a directorial triumph with comedy that has aged badly.
'American Gigolo': Paul Schrader’s Take On Sun, Sex, and Alienation
Julian Kay is the quintessential Schrader protagonist.
From Tom Holland to Jonathan Majors: 15 Rising Stars Who Held Their Own Against Screen Legends
New and established stars meet in films that feature great performances, career-making moments, and Oscar-nominations.
‘Fatal Attraction’ Effectively Tapped Into the Underlying Fears of the 1980s
In 1987, everyone was talking about 'Fatal Attraction" and its take on sex, adultery, and murdered family pets.
From 'Juno' to 'Arrival': 15 Best Produced Films From The Black List
From 'Hell or High Water' to 'Whiplash,' these are the best of the best movies that were originally featured on Hollywood's The Black List.
John Carpenter, Clive Barker, and Roger Corman Planned the Ultimate Horror Movie Over Dinner
British TV delivered a tasty horror treat and plenty of discussion about what makes a good scary movie.
Horror in Space: ‘Event Horizon’ Is Still a Bloody Good Time
Turning 25, Paul W.S. Anderson's best film is a gore-soaked trip to Neptune... and beyond.
How the 1947 ‘Black Narcissus’ Cultivates the Erotic With Technicolor
Get thee to a nunnery... for some suggestive thrills in a British classic.
How Dario Argento’s Classic ‘Tenebrae’ Was Inspired By His Stalker
The horror maestro's return to giallo came about after a scary encounter with "The Great Punisher."
‘Predator 2’ Sought out New Prey in an Underrated Sequel
Danny Glover got his very own action movie in a follow-up that swapped the jungle for the mean streets of LA.
Why ‘The Living Daylights’ Is an Underrated Bond Reboot
In 1987, Her Majesty's Secret Service needed 007 to Roger less.
How the Surreal Horror Film ‘Carnival of Souls’ Rose From the Dead
Ignored on its release 60 years ago, Herk Harvey's cult classic inspired George A. Romero and David Lynch.
High Concept Filmmaking Couldn’t Get Much Higher Than ‘Air Force One’
The action-disaster genre dominated the '90s, so why on earth didn't they make 'Air Force Two'?
How ‘Westworld’ Is Evidence We Might Be Living in a Simulation
Our fascination with historical recreations in TV, films, and games suggests we might all be hosts.
‘The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie’ Is Luis Buñuel’s Funniest and Most Accessible Film
This Oscar-winning film from the surrealist master is filled with dreams, ghosts, and absurdities that still delight 50 years later.
In Praise of ‘Robocop’s’ Scenery-Chewing Supporting Cast
Paul Verhoeven lets his actors loose in a densely satirical world that anticipates the experiences of Grand Theft Auto.
‘Tron’ Captured the Inner Lives of the First Video Games and Gamers
If you ever pumped coins into an arcade machine or blew on a games cartridge, you're probably older than 'Tron.'
How 'The Matrix', 'Eternals' & 'Prometheus' Connect to Gnosticism
Some of your favorite sci-fi movies ask some big questions about where we come from and why we're here.
‘Face/Off’ Went Full John Woo by Channeling His Classic ‘The Killer’
The Hong Kong action maestro made his best US film with an OTT masterpiece that turns 25 this year.