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Steven Spielberg Reveals Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho as His Favorite Horror Film

Steven Spielberg Reveals Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho as His Favorite Horror Film

Steven Spielberg Reveals Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho as His Favorite Horror Film

Why Some Prominent Critics Resisted Jaws Despite Its Rave Reviews

Why Some Prominent Critics Resisted Jaws Despite Its Rave Reviews

It's considered a masterpiece now, but the initial critical reception for Steven Spielberg's Jaws in 1975 was more complicated than you think.

Steven Spielberg's Sci-Fi Films: A Look at His Most Critically Divisive Works

Steven Spielberg's Sci-Fi Films: A Look at His Most Critically Divisive Works

Steven Spielberg's Sci-Fi Films: A Look at His Most Critically Divisive Works

Why Heath Ledger's Joker Still Captivates Audiences

Why Heath Ledger's Joker Still Captivates Audiences

The Joker, as portrayed by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight, is a character that has left a lasting impression on audiences and critics alike. Known...

How 2001: A Space Odyssey’s Deleted Interview Prologue Could Have Changed the Film

How 2001: A Space Odyssey’s Deleted Interview Prologue Could Have Changed the Film

Discover the 10-minute prologue Stanley Kubrick cut from 2001: A Space Odyssey and how its removal transformed the film's enduring legacy.

Why Raiders of the Lost Ark Looked Risky Before Becoming 1981’s Biggest Hit

Why Raiders of the Lost Ark Looked Risky Before Becoming 1981’s Biggest Hit

It's one of the most beloved action films ever, but 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' was a risky bet that even its own producer feared would be a flop.

How Field of Dreams's Practical Effects Hid a Production Crisis

How Field of Dreams's Practical Effects Hid a Production Crisis

Discover the little-known production crisis behind 'Field of Dreams' and the ingenious practical effects that saved the film's iconic magic.

Why Unreliable Narrators Look Different in Hindsight

Why Unreliable Narrators Look Different in Hindsight

The unreliable narrator is a classic film trick, but how have cultural shifts changed the way we see iconic movies like Fight Club and Gone Girl?

How Anne Heche Reinvented Her Career Across Film, Stage, and Television

How Anne Heche Reinvented Her Career Across Film, Stage, and Television

A look at the singular career of Anne Heche, an actress whose talent and resilience saw her work alongside, and ultimately outlast, shifting Hollywood eras.

Denzel Washington's 1998 Role in 'Fallen' Explored His Versatility in a New Genre

Denzel Washington's 1998 Role in 'Fallen' Explored His Versatility in a New Genre

Denzel Washington's 1998 Role in 'Fallen' Explored His Versatility in a New Genre

The Beatles-Inspired Movie That Refused to Be Forgotten

The Beatles-Inspired Movie That Refused to Be Forgotten

Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band attempted to capture the spirit of the Beatles' music through a cinematic lens. Despite its commercial failure, th...

‘Manhunter: The Final Cut’ Shows Why Director’s Cuts Are Almost Never an Improvement. But It’s Still the Greatest Thriller of Our Time

‘Manhunter: The Final Cut’ Shows Why Director’s Cuts Are Almost Never an Improvement. But It’s Still the Greatest Thriller of Our Time

If you’re a movie buff, a cinephile, or whatever else you want to call it (I called my 2016 memoir “Movie Freak”), one of the greatest pleasures to be had is when a film grabs hold of you and won’t let go. That’s happened to me a number of times, with movies like “Nashville” and […]