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This Is the Movie That Did Politics Right Between 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer'
Barbenheimer was a massive success, but only one of them gave a significant exploration of "the system."
Why Did It Take 20 Years for ‘Unforgiven’ To Get Made?
'Unforgiven' had been sitting in Clint Eastwood's drawer for a long time, and for good reason.
‘Scarface’ Was Originally X-Rated, and Brian De Palma Wasn’t Happy About It
Tony Montana wanted the world and everything in it, but getting slapped with an X rating wasn't included in that list.
Censorship Robbed Us of Stanley Kubrick’s Bloody Vision for ‘Spartacus’
The classic sword-and-sandal movie was headed on a different trajectory originally.
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The Gangster Movie That Changed Sean Connery’s Career Forever
An Academy Award-winning turn in the now classic gangster flick gave Connery a new lease on life.
Martin Scorsese Saved Sergio Leone's Last Film After the Studio Butchered It
This crime movie was given a new lease on life by one of the world's top filmmakers.
The Real Danger in 'No Country for Old Men' Isn't What You Think
Anton Chigurh is scary, but this is scarier.
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Ryan Gosling Wanted Rachel McAdams Fired From 'The Notebook'
The two lead stars feuded, but eventually found their way into each other's arms.
Tim Burton's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Was Good, Okay?
It isn't the original, but it has its own wit and charm.
Robin Williams Helped Steven Spielberg Get Through ‘Schindler’s List’
The late comedian made an invaluable contribution to one of the most important films in history.
‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ Was Banned in Ireland Because of Real-Life Tragedies
In the wake of horrific incidents, Robert Rodriguez's exuberant vampire flick was banned for years.
Clint Eastwood Gave Us the Best 10 Minutes of Any Western Movie
'Unforgiven' was a masterpiece of the genre, and the culminating shootout was its pinnacle.
Johnny Depp Forbid His Directorial Debut From Being Released in the United States
Even a special appearance by the great Marlon Brando couldn't save it from scathing reviews.
The First Movie Tom Hanks Produced Remains His Best
Out of all the movies Tom Hanks has produced, this one reigns supreme.
Alfred Hitchcock and Salvador Dalí’s Only Collaboration Brought About Major Drama
The classic psychological thriller has two astute masters of their craft working together. But what they wanted was never seen on film.
‘The Hi-Lo Country’ Is an Underrated Western Worth Checking Out
Stephen Frears effectively brings out the essence of friendship in an ever-changing world.
Clint Eastwood’s ‘Unforgiven’ Was Remade as a Samurai Epic That Slays
Ken Watanabe takes the reins from Clint Eastwood's William Munny, and becomes Jubei the Killer, a Samurai out for one last prize.
Gene Hackman Is a Smug and Greedy Villain in This John Grisham Adaptation
Gene Hackman delivers a fiery performance alongside Rachel Weisz, John Cusack, and Dustin Hoffman.
‘Enter the Dragon’ Went From a Troubled Production to a Martial Arts Masterpiece
Bruce Lee's running philosophy was to be like water, and he was exactly that in the tumultuous production of his biggest hit.