History Movies

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5 Historical Adventure Movies That Are Unwatchable Today

Whether for their historical inaccuracies or harsh stereotypes, these five historical adventure movies are tough to watch by today's standards.

John Carpenter's Elvis Biopic You Totally Forgot Existed

There's a somewhat obscure Elvis movie that premiered way back in 1979 -- and it was directed by none other than horror master John Carpenter himself,

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Why Wade The Medic From Saving Private Ryan Looks So Familiar

Saving Private Ryan's doomed medic has a face that should be ringing all kinds of bells. It belongs to a storied Hollywood actor you've definitely seen before.

Bruce Willis' John McClane 'Cameo' In Pearl Harbor - An Urban Myth Explained

Online legend has it that John McClane of "Die Hard" can be seen in the background of "Pearl Harbor," Michael Bay's 2001 historical epic. Can you see it?

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5 Best Western Movies About Revenge, Ranked

Vengeance is often a recurring theme for most Westerns. Here are the five greatest Western flicks that revolve heavily around the concept of revenge.

12 Best Movies Like Highest 2 Lowest

"Highest 2 Lowest" may be the latest collaboration between Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, but other films from them and others are just as good.

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Why Dr. Dre From Straight Outta Compton Looks So Familiar

Let's dive into Corey Hawkins' most notable acting projects to reveal why Dr. Dre from "Straight Outta Compton" looks so familiar.

5 Most Important Warner Bros. Movies Of All Time, Ranked

Now that Warner Bros. Pictures as we know it is passing into history, let's look at the five films most important to the studio's storied legacy.

The Untold Truth Of Moneyball

Moneyball isn't your typical sports movie. But to dig into its untold truth is to comprehend the impossible journey it took to get to the silver screen.

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Quentin Tarantino Needed Three Viewings To Fully Understand A Christopher Nolan Movie

Quentin Tarantino loves Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" — but made a surprising confession about watching the acclaimed film.

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Watching This '70s John Wayne Western Today Is A Totally Different Experience

John Wayne starred in countless Westerns. However, one in particular from the '70s makes for a very moving and introspective viewing, especially today.

Primetime Could Give Three Actors Their First Oscar Nominations

"Primetime," based on the life of reporter Chris Hansen, could provide its three stars -- including Robert Pattinson -- with their first Oscar nods.

11 Movies With High Rotten Tomatoes Scores That Are Actually Overrated

Just because a movie has a high Rotten Tomatoes score, does that automatically make it a masterpiece? These 11 films don't quite live up to the hype.

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5 Best Western Movies Of The 2000s, According To Letterboxd

The 2000s saw the Western film get back in the saddle, and these five Letterboxd champions showcase what the decade found in the dusty old genre.

5 Most Historically Accurate Courtroom Dramas, Ranked

Courtroom dramas put most of their action within the titular room, but that doesn't mean they're boring. These five are historically accurate, must-watch films.

Whatever Happened To The Cast Of First Knight?

The historical drama First Knight cast seasoned vets and newcomers in its tale of Arthur, Guinevere and the Round Table. Here's what the cast is up to today.

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5 Best Samurai Movies Of The 21st Century, Ranked

Samurai culture remains a global fascination, and the film genre it spawned still thrives. These are the best five movies since the turn of the century, ranked.

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5 Most Historically Accurate Adventure Movies, Ranked

The historical adventure movie offers a glimpse of days past, if through a fictional lens. These five are the most accurate, and yes, the HMS Surprise is there.

5 Most Historically Accurate Space Movies, Ranked

Most movies set in space value cinematic drama above all else, but these five examples went the extra mile to be historically accurate to real life accounts.

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5 Best Sam Elliott Westerns, Ranked

Picture the face of the Western. It probably looks a bit like Sam Elliott, with his classic mustache and Southern drawl. Now go watch his five best Westerns.

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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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5 Best Burt Lancaster Western Movies, Ranked

Burt Lancaster was one of the old Hollywood greats, and there's a plethora of terrific Westerns to watch him at his best. These are the top five, ranked.

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5 Most Historically Accurate Mafia Movies, Ranked

More than just the Italian Mafia, mafia movies cover crime families across the world. These five movies depict those hidden societies with the most accuracy.

Everything Zero Dark Thirty Gets Wrong About The True Story

Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty" mostly depicts the CIA's hunt for Osama bin Laden true to life. But here's everything it gets wrong about the true story.

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5 Worst John Wayne Western Movies, Ranked

John Wayne is the king of the Western, partially because he made dozens of them. That doesn't mean they're all good, and these five, frankly, stink.

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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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5 Best Henry Fonda Western Movies, Ranked

Henry Fonda was one of the old Hollywood greats. A master of often surprisingly modern Westerns, these five remain the very best films he made.