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Ryan J. Downey

What Really Drew Director Gina Prince-Bythewood To The Old Guard - Exclusive

Acclaimed director Gina Prince-Bythewood was eager to prove her action flick prowess with Netflix's The Old Guard. In an exclusive interview with Looper, the filmmaker shared what really drew her to the unconventional superhero movie.

Mike Floorwalker

Netflix's The Devil All The Time - What We Know So Far

In the market for a dark, Southern Gothic thriller with a cast to die for? Get ready for The Devil All the Time based on the 2011 Donald Ray Pollock novel.

Pat Morita in The Karate Kid, Mr. Miyagi

Phil Archbold

Mr. Miyagi's Entire Backstory Explained

From his fascinating ancestry and harrowing wartime experience to his heartbreaking love life, this is Mr. Miyagi's entire backstory.

Anthony Mackie as the Falcon in Captain America: Civil War

Nina Starner

The Hilarious True Story About Anthony Mackie's First Day On The Set Of Civil War

The Marvel Cinematic Universe star had a little trouble getting off the ground, even though he brought some serious training to the process. Unfortunately, that didn't stop him from a pretty embarrassing landing.

Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton in Disney+'s Hamilton

Nina Starner

Lines In Hamilton That Mean More Than You Realize

The incredibly dense, fast-paced musical Hamilton incorporates rap and hip hop styles to tell its story ... which spans a whopping 20,520 words. However, some of those words and themes repeat over and over again, signifying just how important they are to the show's overall themes.

Jordan Baranowski

Best And Worst Al Pacino Movies

Al Pacino has had a long and storied career in Hollywood: He's been in thrillers, romances, comedies, dramas, and more. Many of these movies are brilliant, but some ... are less so. We're here to examine Pacino's best and worst movies, from the ones that won Oscars, to, well, Gigli.

Juliet Kahn

The Real Reason We Haven't Seen These DC Characters In The DCEU Yet

We're here to examine those DC characters who aren't yet part of the DCEU and break down why they've yet to grace the silver screen.

Ethan Hawke as Ellison Oswalt in Sinister

Sezin Koehler

The Creepiest Attics In Horror Movies

Looming over the rest of the house, full of creepy keepsakes, and often draped with cobwebs, the attic is the site of many horror movie climaxes. These are the creepiest ones of all -- grimy dolls, interior icicles, and crawl spaces full of bodies included.

Christopher Gates

Read This Before You See Project Power

Like the miraculous pharmaceutical at its center, Project Power is draped in mystery. Starring Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Dominique Fishback, here's everything you should know before Project Power drops on August 14, 2020. You'll never look at superpowers the same way again.

Zach Lisabeth

Why Will From Only Looks So Familiar

Only's considerable appeal derives largely from the quality performances delivered by the two leads. Freida Pinto is radiant in the role of Eva, and she's matched scene-for-scene by her romantic co-star, an actor whose face (and voice) has become ubiquitous in recent years.

Dany Roth

These Are Netflix's Most Popular Original Movies Of All Time

The streaming giant recently revealed its biggest original hit movies ever, based on number of watchers within the first four weeks of each film's debut. What surprises does the list hold? Let's take a look at the numbers and find out together.

Steven Tye

Sci-Fi Movies That Have Aged Terribly

If you have a fond memory of some of these flicks, it's best to leave them as gems in your mind because these sci-fi movies have aged terribly.

Jamie Foxx, Dominique Fishback, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Project Power

Zach Lisabeth

Why You Should Be Excited About Netflix's Project Power

For the uninitiated, Project Power is a different kind of superhero epic. What little intel we can glean from the film's first trailer teases a genre-bending story that's one part Limitless, and one part sci-fi crime thriller. Here's why you should be excited about its imminent release.

Mike Floorwalker

Rob Liefeld Gets Real About The Possibility Of Deadpool 3

Still waiting for an announcement as to when Deadpool will make his big Marvel Cinematic Universe debut? The issue remains shrouded in mystery, but the creator of the Merc with a Mouth recently offered his take.

Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan in The Big Sick

Natasha Lavender

The Best Romantic Comedies Of All Time

Some romantic comedies are better than others. The characters feel more realistic, the chemistry is better, and the plots seem at least slightly more believable. Here are the best romantic comedies of all time, ready to be enjoyed and given their proper respect.

Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Dany Roth

This Star Wars Actor Still Hasn't Seen The Rise Of Skywalker

Most people creating Star Wars are, by this point, fans who grew up obsessing over the original and prequel trilogies. However, there's at least one notable Star Wars actor who not only missed the the big opening night for the final chapter of the Skywalker saga, they haven't seen the movie, period.

Elle Collins

The Best Guilty Pleasure Sci-Fi Movies

We definitely aren't judging you for enjoying these science fiction movies. But if you feel a bit guilty about them, we understand.

Clive Owen and Clare Hope-Ashitey in Children of Men

Mike Floorwalker

The Ending Of Children Of Men Explained

Director Alfonso Cuarón's 2006 opus Children of Men is widely considered to be among the greatest dystopian films of all time, and with good reason. But what about that ending? In an interview, Cuarón revealed that the end is meant to be a reflection of the worldview of each individual viewer.

Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix Reloaded

Mike Floorwalker

How Stanley Kubrick Influenced The Matrix Sequels

If the sequels to the Wachowskis' sci-fi opus The Matrix left you underwhelmed, the movies' cinematographer Bill Pope knows who you should blame: Stanley Kubrick. Pope recently sat down for a chat with famed lens man Roger Deakins on his podcast, and during his visit, he had quite a bit to say.

Screenshot of Nathan Drake from Uncharted 4

Zach Lisabeth

Amazing News Just Dropped For Tom Holland's Uncharted

After cycling through no fewer than seven directors, one of Hollywood's most-anticipated (and most-fraught) productions is finally under way. Star Tom Holland recently shared a picture on Instagram from the set of his upcoming action epic Uncharted.

Dany Roth

How Liam Hemsworth Trained For His Intense Most Dangerous Game Role

Quibi's take on the classic tale Most Dangerous Game (sans definite article in its title) sees Liam Hemsworth subjecting himself to being hunted by wealthy elite in exchange for a life-changing amount of money. Here's how Hemsworth prepared for his intense role.

Brian P. Rubin

Thriller Movie Hidden Gems On Netflix You Need To See

While there are plenty of old favorites in the thriller genre that should already be in heavy rotation in your movie night watchlists, it's also valuable to change things up every now and again. Besides, if you've already seen a thriller, that might kind of make it a little less thrilling, right?

Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams in Eurovision Song Contest

Nina Starner

The Best Movies And TV On Netflix For Stress Relief

Sometimes, you just want the mental equivalent of comfort food, to relax with a film or television show that's either a familiar favorite or just something light, fun, and soothing. If you're in desperate need of stress relief, Netflix has you covered.

Zach Lisabeth

Project Power Netflix - What We Know So Far

Netflix has a hotly anticipated original feature locked and loaded for August, and the high-profile project is shrouded in enough mystery to give Christopher Nolan's Tenet a run for its money.

Hunter Cates

Actors We Wish Would Reprise Their Most Famous Roles

From pet detectives to super cool gunslingers, here are the actors we wish would reprise their most famous roles.

Madison Iseman as Kayla in The F**k-It List

Mike Floorwalker

Why Kayla From The F**k-It List Looks So Familiar

The Netflix original film The F**k-It List, based on Julie Halpern's 2013 novel of the same name, has recently landed on Netflix, and audiences are finding the heartfelt comedy to be a pleasant diversion. Here's why the actress who plays Kayla in The F**k-It List looks so familiar.

Patrick Phillips

Why Eva From Only Looks So Familiar

There naturally won't be many women in a movie about an apocalypse that wipes out women, but the lone female in Only's principal cast will likely seem a bit familiar. She's Freida Pinto, who has appeared in a handful of high-profile projects. Here's why Eva from Only looks so familiar.