5 Fantasy Movies That Received A Perfect Rating From Roger Ebert
Fantasy is an expansive cinematic realm, and few understood that better than the late Roger Ebert, who gave perfect ratings to these beloved genre classics.
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The 5 Biggest Lord Of The Rings Mysteries, Ranked (And Solved?)
Tolkien's Lord of the Rings universe is an expansive one that translated well to the screen. But it has several mysteries that leave us scratching our heads.
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The Crow Wears Makeup For A Tragic Reason
The Crow's iconic black stripes across his face are seen again on Bill Skarsgård in the 2024 remake of "The Crow." Here's why the character wears the look.
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Tolkien Denied That This Lord Of The Rings Character Is God - But He May Be More
The identity of Tom Bombadil, a character Peter Jackson axed from his films, has long been debated. Some believe he could be God, but JRR Tolkien denied this.
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All 5 Pirates Of The Caribbean Movies, Ranked
For a franchise based on a theme park ride, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies became a major success with audiences. But how do the films stack up?
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The Harry Potter Character You Didn't Realize Verne Troyer Played
Although Verne Troyer was featured in the first Harry Potter film, he was recast for the character's later appearances in the franchise.
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Harry Potter's New Arthur Weasley Actor Has A Connection To The Original Movies
Rafe Spall just got cast in the Harry Potter TV series for HBO — and one of his family members appeared in the original films.
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Why Stewards Ruled Gondor Before Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King
Ready for the deep lore? We explain the deal with the Stewards of Gondor and why they were in charge during "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."
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How Old Is Jack Black In Neverending Story 3 And Who Did He Play?
Fans of Jack Black may be surprised to learn that the actor starred in the critically-maligned "The NeverEnding Story 3" early on his career.
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The Rings Of Power Season 3 Has A Surprising Connection To The Two Towers
"The Rings of Power" contains a surprising amount of Easter eggs taken from "The Lord of the Rings" lore, including one straight from "The Two Towers."
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Hallmark Adapted The Odyssey Before Christopher Nolan And It's Actually Great
"The Odyssey" had plenty of media history before Christopher Nolan showed his vision, and Hallmark has a version that's a great use of a movie fan's time.
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How Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets Differs From The Book
"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was adapted into a movie in 2002. Here are some of the main differences between the film and the book.
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Why Sam Left Middle-Earth At The End Of The Lord Of The Rings
Long after the events of "The Return of the King," it turns out that Sam didn't stay on Middle-Earth, and his reasoning for doing so is fascinating.
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Labyrinth's Nastiest Shot Looks Even Worse Behind The Scenes
A behind-the-scenes look at the 1986 film "Labyrinth" shows how the Helping Hands scene was conceived and shot, and it looks disturbing by today's standards.
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Practical Magic 2 Review: This Lazy Legacy Sequel Didn't Put Us Under Its Spell
"Practical Magic 2" is one of the weakest legacy sequels that we've seen in a long time.
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How Every Ring-Bearer In The Lord Of The Rings Dies
There are 11 characters in "The Lord of the Rings" who bear the One Ring, and there are some whose fates are worse than others.
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What The NeverEnding Story Cast Looks Like Today
The fantasy film "The NeverEnding Story" has become a beloved classic over the decades. Here's what the cast have been up to since it came out back in 1984.
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5 Fantasy Movies That Created Entire Worlds With Almost No CGI
Imagination builds fantasy, but for movies, directors need help from the effects crew. These five fantasy classics created worlds with almost no CGI.
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Things Only Adults Notice During The Yule Ball In Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire
The Yule Ball is one of the most elaborately realized sequences in the entire Harry Potter franchise, so let's look at some things that only adults notice.
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All 7 Chronicles Of Narnia Books Ranked
C.S. Lewis' fantasy novels are considered literary classics, but they aren't all equal, so we've ranked the Chronicles of Narnia books from worst to best.
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The Only Recap You Need Before Practical Magic 2
"Practical Magic 2" proves a little bit of spellcraft is real by materializing in theaters after so many years. Here's a recap to help you catch up.
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Hollywood Is Still Sleeping On Joe Abercrombie's First Law Series (& Why That's An Epic Mistake)
"The First Law" boasts a combination of fantasy and rooted realism that, with the right approach, could very easily become the next "Game of Thrones."
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5 Best Medieval Movies Nobody Talks About Anymore
Those seeking something grittier than the typical fantasy fare need look no further than these five much darker -- and highly overlooked -- medieval movies.
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Labyrinth: David Bowie's 'Perv Pants' Are More Important Than You Likely Thought
In 1986's "Labyrinth," David Bowie wears pants so tight, they leave little to the imagination. Conceptual artist Brian Froud explained why this was intentional.
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Henry Cavill Is A Bigger Lord Of The Rings Nerd Than You Think
Henry Cavill's love of the fantasy genre is well documented, but the former "Witcher" star is an even bigger "Lord of the Rings" fan than you might realize.
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Disney's Snow White Flop Explained: How Much Money The Studio Lost
In early 2025, Disney's enormous "Snow White" film crashed and burned — so what really happened?
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Could Lord Of The Rings' Gollum Appear In The Rings Of Power?
Gollum doesn't show up in "The Lord of the Rings" timeline until millennia after the Rings are forged. But what's a few thousand years, give or take?
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