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‘Miracle on 34th Street’ Was Deemed ‘Morally Objectionable’ for This Wild Reason
The Christmas classic might be a perennial favorite, but it faced its fair share of criticism for one bizarre reason.
Why Kelly McGillis Isn't in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Despite being a major character in the original 'Top Gun,' Charlie Blackwood is entirely absent from 'Top Gun: Maverick.' Why?
The True Story Behind Jesse Plemons’ 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Character
Agent Tom White solved the Osage Nation murders, but this was only part of his extraordinary life.
The True Stories and Real People Behind Damien Chazelle's 'Babylon'
We separate the truth from the fiction behind the story set in Hollywood as the silent films turned into talkies.
Here's Why Steven Spielberg Didn't Direct 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’
For the first time in over forty years, somebody other than Steven Spielberg is making an Indiana Jones film. Why?
The Only Movie Marlon Brando Directed Was a Stanley Kubrick Western First
Marlon Brando's first (and last) directorial project is an underrated classic, although it almost looked very different.
Robin Williams Was Originally Cut From His Film Debut
Robin Williams’ first performance in the raunchy ‘70s comedy was marred in controversy.
The Million-Dollar Movie Marketing Campaign That Failed Spectacularly
Talk about a clever idea that backfired...
The Film Roger Ebert Thought Didn’t Deserve To Be Called a Movie
A cult classic received the dreaded thumbs down from the beloved critic.
Robert De Niro Keeps Trying (and Failing) To Make a ‘Taxi Driver’ Sequel
Are you talking to me? About a sequel?
The Invisible Man Was Almost Played by a Different Universal Monster Icon
Bet you didn't see this one coming.
When Burger King Intentionally Spoiled a Star Wars Movie
Are you hungry enough that you’ll let a movie get ruined for you?
Mads Mikkelsen Put a Twist on the Traditional Western With ‘The Salvation’
This 2014 Western features one of Mikkelsen's most underrated performances.
That Time Tom Cruise Made a Blink-and-You-Miss-It Cameo in a Brat Pack Western
Tom Cruise plays a Western villain! But only for a few seconds…
This Clint Eastwood Double-Feature Shows Two Sides of the Same War
These war films are some of the finest examples of Eastwood's directing talents.
This Century-Old Film Is Still the Most Terrifying Film About Witches
Benjamin Christensen's terrifying 1922 film remains one of the most horrifying films ever made.
'Collateral' Marked the Start of Michael Mann's Second Era of Filmmaking
The perfect combination of both halves of his impressive career.
The Most Realistic Apocalypse Movie Practically Disappeared for Almost 20 Years
This 1984 British film is considered one of the most harrowing films ever made (for good reason).