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How “Alita: Battle Angel” Marked A Creative Reset For Robert Rodriguez

How “Alita: Battle Angel” Marked A Creative Reset For Robert Rodriguez

An analysis of how director Robert Rodriguez followed a string of critically panned movies with one of his most ambitious and beloved projects.
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Why Best Cinematography Winners Often Diverge From Best Picture

Why Best Cinematography Winners Often Diverge From Best Picture

An analysis of the Academy Award for Best Cinematography reveals surprising voting patterns that often defy popular opinion and even Best Picture.
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How “Juno” Surpassed Fox Searchlight’s Box-Office Expectations

How “Juno” Surpassed Fox Searchlight’s Box-Office Expectations

An exploration of how the small indie film 'Juno' defied all expectations to become a massive box office hit and cultural phenomenon.
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How A Summer Movie Goes From Opening-Weekend Buzz To Annual Tradition

How A Summer Movie Goes From Opening-Weekend Buzz To Annual Tradition

Discover the journey a summer blockbuster takes from a box office hit to a cherished annual ritual passed down through generations.
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Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of 'On Golden Pond,' dies at 97

Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of 'On Golden Pond,' dies at 97

Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director known for "On Golden Pond," has died
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L.A.’s Old-School Movie Palaces Are Staging a Comeback

L.A.’s Old-School Movie Palaces Are Staging a Comeback

The Cinerama Dome, the Alex Theatre, and the Bruin are proof that locals still want to go to the movies
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Why Some Movie Lines Become Catchphrases That Outlive The Film

Why Some Movie Lines Become Catchphrases That Outlive The Film

Even in a fractured media world, summer blockbusters produce lines we all know. This piece explores the mix of marketing, psychology, and social media that makes it happen.
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Clint Eastwood Preserves Original Ending of 'In the Line of Fire' Against Studio Pressure

Clint Eastwood Preserves Original Ending of 'In the Line of Fire' Against Studio Pressure

Clint Eastwood Preserves Original Ending of 'In the Line of Fire' Against Studio Pressure
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Matthew McConaughey Learns Mandolin for Role in 'The Rivals of Amziah King'

Matthew McConaughey Learns Mandolin for Role in 'The Rivals of Amziah King'

Matthew McConaughey Learns Mandolin for Role in 'The Rivals of Amziah King'
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Robert Redford's 'Ordinary People' Wins Oscar but Faces Decline in Popularity

Robert Redford's 'Ordinary People' Wins Oscar but Faces Decline in Popularity

Robert Redford's 'Ordinary People' Wins Oscar but Faces Decline in Popularity
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Matthew McConaughey Discusses Ongoing Success of 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'

Matthew McConaughey Discusses Ongoing Success of 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'

Matthew McConaughey Discusses Ongoing Success of 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'
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Guillermo Del Toro's 'Pacific Rim' Achieves Global Success Despite Modest U.S. Box Office Performance

Guillermo Del Toro's 'Pacific Rim' Achieves Global Success Despite Modest U.S. Box Office Performance

Guillermo Del Toro's 'Pacific Rim' Achieves Global Success Despite Modest U.S. Box Office Performance