11 Best Movies Like The Martian
"The Martian" is one of the finest sci-fi films of the 2010s. Here are nearly a dozen more movies that feature the same combo of smarts, ideas, and emotion.
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Scenes So Bad They Were Pulled From The Movie
These scenes were so misconceived, so inappropriate, or so plain bad that they were removed from their movies -- after the film had actually been released. -
The 10 Best Wes Anderson Movies Ranked
Wes Anderson is one of the most iconic filmmakers of this generation, known for his unique style. These are Wes Anderson's 10 best films, ranked. -
11 Best Jake Gyllenhaal Movies, Ranked
Jake Gyllenhaal has starred in everything from summer blockbusters to surreal art films, and here are 11 of those performances that really stand out. -
The 11 Cringiest SNL Sketches Of All-Time
"Saturday Night Live" has created some of the greatest comedy of the past 50 years, but it's also produced some of TV's most cringe-worthy moments. -
The 10 Best Movies Of The 2000s
From modern animated classics to international hits, these are the best movies of the 2000s, one from each year and selected by critical success. -
How Many Saw Movies Are There?
The "Saw" saga has been playing horrific games with audiences for over 20 years, but do you know just how many entries there are for this horror mainstay? -
Why Kraven The Hunter Bombed At The Box Office
The expanded "Spider-Man" universe was already on shaky ground, but "Kraven the Hunter" served as the nail in its coffin. -
The 15 Best Movie Scenes Of 2024
One great scene can make an already memorable movie last forever in a viewer's mind. Here are some of the very best scenes that did that trick in 2024. -
Every Upcoming Action Movie Sequel Releasing In 2025
There are several big action movie sequels coming to cineplexes in 2025. Here's everything you need to know about them - including when they're set to drop. -
Villains Who Died In 2024
Many movies live or die based on how memorable or evil their villains are, and sometimes those villains have equally memorable deaths as well. -
Why Gladiator II Blew Everyone Away At The Box Office
Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" crushed its opening weekend, over 24 years after the original film did the same. Here's how the sequel dominated the box office. -
The 11 Saddest Movies Of All Time
Some movies leave us happy, others leave us excited, and still more leave us terrified. Then there's these -- movies that leave us devastated and in tears. -
The MCU's Strongest Mutants (So Far) Ranked
With Disney allowing more and more mutants from Marvel Comics to make the leap to the silver screen, here are the most powerful who have appeared so far. -
The Worst Actors Of The Last Decade (According To The Razzies)
Just as the Oscars honor the year's best actors, the Razzies focus on the worst, and the past decade has had some especially notable entries for worst actor. -
Why Venom: The Last Dance Blew Away The Box Office
Although its domestic take was less than expected, "Venom: The Last Dance" still had a great opening weekend thanks to its dedicated fans and overseas interest. -
Why The Donald Trump Movie The Apprentice Bombed At The Box Office
There are many reasons why nobody went to see "The Apprentice," the story of Donald Trump's early rise to power in the New York real estate world. -
Shudder Original Movies You Didn't Realize Were Happening
Shudder is the premiere streaming service for horror fans, and the platform is ramping up its original movies as well in the months ahead. -
The Best '80s Movies Remastered In 4K (That Are Actually Worth Watching)
Not every movie is worth a fresh, sparkling transfer in 4K resolution, but these '80s gems are well deserving of every shiny new pixel. -
The Saddest Marvel Movie & TV Show Deaths Ranked
Characters in Marvel movies have been with us for so long -- years or even decades -- that seeing them perish onscreen can be a devastating experience. -
Why Transformers One Bombed At The Box Office
There are so many reason why the prequel film "Transformers One," despite solid reviews and critical reception, was a box office flop upon its release. -
Why These Blockbuster Movies Were Never Released In China
Some of the biggest movies in recent memory failed to play in theaters in China, and the reasons for this are many and sometimes random. -
11 Actors That Almost Got Cast In Transformers
The "Transformers" movies have used many well-known actors to voice the Autobots and Decepticons, but there are also actors who didn't make the cut. -
What Is Katara's Actress Nicola Peltz Up To Now?
Nicola Peltz tried to break into Hollywood with high-profile roles in "The Last Airbender" and "Transformers: Age of Extinction," but it never quite happened. -
Why The Crow Bombed At The Box Office
The remake of "The Crow" looks likely to go down as one of 2024's biggest box office bombs, and here are all the reasons why that happened. -
Ranking The Alien Movies By Box Office
The long-term success of the "Alien" movie series shows a franchise that has stayed durable even without a billion-dollar hit. -
Blake Lively Movies Ranked By Box Office
Blake Lively is a big star, but how is her box office history? We ranked all her movies by box office returns - rom-coms, superhero movies, and shark thrillers.
