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Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The Harry Potter Character You Likely Didn't Know Was Based On A Real Historical Figure

J.K. Rowling based one character in "Harry Potter" on a real-life historical figure, one who many may not have realized existed in our Muggle world.

The Best Movie Battle Scenes Of All Time

Advances in filmmaking have brought us further into the battles, until it can be easy to forget you're watching a movie at all. From Star Wars to Henry V and Apocalypse Now, we're here to look back at some of the biggest, bloodiest, most unforgettable, all-around best battle scenes ever put to film.

Terrible Special Effects In Popular Alien Movies

In order to pull off the genre's themes and otherworldly aesthetics, science fiction has always had to rely on special effects. And when those special effects don't turn out well, it can rob the extraterrestrials on the screen of their celestial mystique.

The Most Memorable On-Screen Kisses Between Aliens And Humans

The magic of a kiss between an alien and a human is something else entirely: It's a fantasy in the literal sense.

Noriko crying on Kōichi's shoulder in Godzilla Minus Zero (2026)

Godzilla Minus Zero Review: A Bigger, Weirder And More Ambitious Sequel

"Godzilla Minus Zero" takes a different approach compared to its predecessor, and comes out all the better for it.

Robin Williams smiles in studio portrait

Robin Williams Desperately Wanted To Play A Batman Villain (But Couldn't)

Robin Williams, the incredible actor known for roles in "Jumanji," "Insomnia," and "Aladdin," desperately wanted to play a Batman villain, and came close once.

Jack stands in his army uniform in Stargate

Kurt Russell Had One Valid Request For His Stargate Character

Kurt Russell is the stoic heart of "Stargate," but he put in a little extra work to make sure his military persona cut an iconic profile.

The Untold Truth Of Batman & Robin

Batman & Robin is widely considered the worst Batman film, but this cinematic disaster had all kinds of madness happening behind the scenes. So prepare your worst ice-related puns and throw on a super uncomfortable costume as we dive headfirst into the untold story of Batman & Robin.

The Untold Truth Of Tessa Thompson

Whether she's making music videos or starring in prestige HBO dramas, Tessa Thompson is here to stay.

The Untold Truth Of Loki

From turning NYC into ice cream to killing himself in a tragic double-cross, there's plenty of Loki stories you might not know. Here's the untold truth of Loki.

Why Paul From Da 5 Bloods Looks So Familiar

It's a powerful role, and if it looks like you've seen the actor playing it before, here's why Paul from Da 5 Bloods looks so familiar.

Casper Van Dien as Amok in Alita: Battle Angel

Why Amok From Alita Battle Angel Looks So Familiar

He was admittedly hard to recognize behind a cybernetic eye, but that was indeed Casper Van Dien portraying the murderous cyborg Amok in the film. But if you're still having trouble placing his face, here's why Amok from Alita: Battle Angel looks so familiar.

The Quentin Tarantino Character You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Are you trusting like Mr White, vengeance-driven like the Bride, or self-pitying like Rick Dalton? We use zodiac signs to analyze Quentin Tarantino characters.

Geneviève singing to the camera in Umbrellas of Cherbourg

15 Best French Movies Of All Time Ranked

From surreal fairy tales to unflinching spy thrillers, these 15 films offer a glimpse into the worldwide impact French cinema has made over the decades.

5 Best John Wayne Movies Directed By John Ford, Ranked

John Wayne and John Ford were a dynamic duo when it came to making movies together. Here are their five greatest cinematic hits, ranked.

Fjord Review: This Award-Winning Sebastian Stan Drama Is Sure To Start Fights [TIFF 2026]

Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve are captivating in "Fjord," the award-winning drama that's undoubtedly going to inspire tense conversations.

Close-up of Christopher Walken as Johnny Smith from The Dead Zone. Background of the senatorial rally from the movie

5 Best Stephen King Movies Of The '80s, Ranked

Stephen King is a generational horror master, and these movie adaptations of his work that came out in the '80s showcase some of his best works of all time.

Klara from Klara and the Sun smiling against a blue and pink backdrop

5 Movies To Watch If You Like Klara And The Sun

"Klara and the Sun" may be getting divisive reviews, but it still has something poignant to say about humanity. So do these five movies you should watch next.

Carol Seaver from Growing Pains looking thoughtful against a red background

5 Child Stars From The '80s Who Look Unrecognizable Today

While it might feel like the 1980s were just a couple of years ago, decades have passed since then -- and the decade's child stars are all grown up.

Marvel Had One Request For The Eternals Movie After Its Biggest TV Flop

Marvel had a big change in mind when preparing to produce "Eternals," following the failure of Marvel's ABC television series, "The Inhumans."

Hollywood Pays Tribute To Star Trek And X-Men Actor Patrick Stewart After His Death

The devastating death of Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart has led to an outpouring of tributes from friends and colleagues across Hollywood.

Maya from Love of Your Life smiling with a pink background

5 Movies To Watch If You Like Love Of Your Life

If you fell head over heels in love with the Amazon Prime Video movie "Love of Your Life," try these five romance movies next.

Jane Fonda Turned Down The Exorcist Because Of Her Anti-Vietnam War Stance

According to director William Friedkin, Jane Fonda's anti-Vietnam War views led her to turn down the role of Chis MacNeil in The Exorcist.

5 Underrated Patrick Stewart Movies Everyone Needs To Watch At Least Once

Sir Patrick Stewart was more than Professor X and Captain Jean-Luc Picard. These five movies help illustrate how broad his acting capabilities really were.

Jean-Luc Picard looking thoughtful on Star Trek: Nemesis

5 Best Patrick Stewart Sci-Fi Roles, Ranked

Even though he didn't have too many sci-fi parts, Patrick Stewart's roles in this genre birthed some of the late actor's most beloved and iconic characters.

Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn carrying Andúril in The Lord of the Rings

Lord Of The Rings: The Truth About Aragorn's Sword, Anduril

The Lord of the Rings is chock-full of legendary garments, weapons, and jewelry, but few storied items are as impressive as Aragorn's sword, Anduril. We're here to give you the lowdown on the fabled blade, from its time as a broken relic to its epic reforging.

Scarlett Johansson Questioned Her Career After Being Turned Down For Iron Man 2 & Gravity

Scarlett Johansson had to re-evaluate her career after losing these two big roles.