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Mark Wahlberg Expresses Disinterest in 2001 'Planet of the Apes' Film

Mark Wahlberg Expresses Disinterest in 2001 'Planet of the Apes' Film

Mark Wahlberg Expresses Disinterest in 2001 'Planet of the Apes' Film
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Taxi Driver: The Low-Budget Gamble That Paid Off for a Struggling Columbia

Taxi Driver: The Low-Budget Gamble That Paid Off for a Struggling Columbia

In the mid-1970s, Martin Scorsese's dark masterpiece wasn't just a cinematic risk—it was a lifeline for a studio on the brink of disaster.
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How Schindler’s List Became an Unexpected Box-Office Success

How Schindler’s List Became an Unexpected Box-Office Success

It was a three-hour, black-and-white Holocaust drama. Here’s the story of how Schindler's List defied all commercial logic to become a global hit.
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How Ken Loach Followed Jimmy’s Hall With the Palme d’Or-Winning I, Daniel Blake

How Ken Loach Followed Jimmy’s Hall With the Palme d’Or-Winning I, Daniel Blake

Ken Loach's career seemed to be winding down after a critical misstep, but it set the stage for one of his most powerful and acclaimed films.
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Kathryn Bigelow Becomes First Woman to Win Best Director Oscar for 'The Hurt Locker'

Kathryn Bigelow Becomes First Woman to Win Best Director Oscar for 'The Hurt Locker'

Kathryn Bigelow Becomes First Woman to Win Best Director Oscar for 'The Hurt Locker'
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The A-List Actors Considered Before American Beauty Found Its Final Cast

The A-List Actors Considered Before American Beauty Found Its Final Cast

It's an iconic film, but American Beauty nearly starred a host of different A-list actors in its most memorable and award-winning roles.
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How Winter’s Bone Turned a Tiny Ozarks Production Into an Oscar Breakthrough

How Winter’s Bone Turned a Tiny Ozarks Production Into an Oscar Breakthrough

More than a decade after its release, we explore the authentic, gritty production of 'Winter's Bone' and how it launched Jennifer Lawrence to stardom.
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How Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Became a Slow-Burn Box Office Success

How Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Became a Slow-Burn Box Office Success

More than a cult classic, the 2004 film's unusual box office success offered a new formula for profitability in an era of blockbusters.
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How Casino Became a Solid Box-Office Success Despite Its Risks

How Casino Became a Solid Box-Office Success Despite Its Risks

Released in 1995, Martin Scorsese's Casino faced modest expectations but became a box office success that defied its initial critical reception.
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AFI Catalog Details 1948 Romantic Comedy 'Dream Girl'

AFI Catalog Details 1948 Romantic Comedy 'Dream Girl'

AFI Catalog Details 1948 Romantic Comedy 'Dream Girl'
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Steve Martin's Only Sci-Fi Film, 'The Man with Two Brains,' Earns Begrudging Praise from Roger Ebert

Steve Martin's Only Sci-Fi Film, 'The Man with Two Brains,' Earns Begrudging Praise from Roger Ebert

Steve Martin's Only Sci-Fi Film, 'The Man with Two Brains,' Earns Begrudging Praise from Roger Ebert
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Screaming Mad George's Legacy in Special Effects and Punk Rock Remembered

Screaming Mad George's Legacy in Special Effects and Punk Rock Remembered

Screaming Mad George's Legacy in Special Effects and Punk Rock Remembered