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How Brian De Palma Used Style and Suggestion to Shape Scarface’s Violence

How Brian De Palma Used Style and Suggestion to Shape Scarface’s Violence

Brian De Palma's 1983 classic Scarface is a masterclass in style, but its iconic practical effects were born from a chaotic and troubled production.

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.

Luke Skywalker's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber with severed hand attached auctioned for $3.75M

Luke Skywalker's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber with severed hand attached auctioned for $3.75M

A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand prop from “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold for $3.75 million at auction

Why Hollywood Called Gone with the Wind “Selznick’s Folly”

Why Hollywood Called Gone with the Wind “Selznick’s Folly”

It's one of the most successful films in history, but behind the scenes, 'Gone with the Wind' was a massive gamble that many saw as a folly.

Michelle Yeoh’s Historic Oscar Win in the Context of the Academy’s Diversity Push

Michelle Yeoh’s Historic Oscar Win in the Context of the Academy’s Diversity Push

Michelle Yeoh's historic Oscar win for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' didn't just break records; it exposed the reasons behind a notorious past upset.

How Hal Ashby Turned Two Early Setbacks Into a Landmark 1970s Career

How Hal Ashby Turned Two Early Setbacks Into a Landmark 1970s Career

Before an iconic run of 1970s classics, director Hal Ashby faced studio battles and near-failure that almost ended his career before it began.

Why Distinctive Production Design Can Outlast Plot Details In Memory

Why Distinctive Production Design Can Outlast Plot Details In Memory

Ever remember a film's stunning visuals but forget the plot? Here's why a movie's world can be more memorable than its story, especially for voters.

Sony Pictures Mulls Deal for Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome, With Alamo Drafthouse Possibly Operating

Sony Pictures Mulls Deal for Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome, With Alamo Drafthouse Possibly Operating

Sony Pictures is in early talks to lease and operate the legendary Cinerama Dome theater in Hollywood, Variety has confirmed. Sony has been actively moving into the exhibition business in the past few years, acquiring the Alamo Drafthouse chain in 2024 for its Sony Pictures Experiences arm and investing in Cosm shared-reality experiences earlier this […]

Wall Street drifts as AI stocks hold steadier after last week’s losses

Wall Street drifts as AI stocks hold steadier after last week’s losses

Wall Street drifted through a quiet day of trading as AI stocks trimmed some of their sharp recent losses

How Midnight in Paris Became Woody Allen’s Biggest Box Office Hit

How Midnight in Paris Became Woody Allen’s Biggest Box Office Hit

Explore how Woody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris' defied all expectations to become his highest-grossing film and a beloved cultural touchstone.

Angelina Jolie Plans New Chapter as Twins Turn 18

Angelina Jolie Plans New Chapter as Twins Turn 18

Angelina Jolie Plans New Chapter as Twins Turn 18

‘The End of Oak Street’ Preview: Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor Try Not to Get Eaten Alive by Dinosaurs in 14 Minutes of 4DX Footage

‘The End of Oak Street’ Preview: Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor Try Not to Get Eaten Alive by Dinosaurs in 14 Minutes of 4DX Footage

What’s more thrilling than watching dinosaurs try to eat people alive on the big screen? Watching dinosaurs try to eat people alive on the big screen in 4DX, as unveiled in a special preview of “The End of Oak Street” on Saturday night in Los Angeles. In the sci-fi movie from “It Follows” director David […]