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laughingsquid.com - Lori Dorn - How the Industrial Realism of the 1972 Movie 'Silent Running' Influenced 'Star Wars
How the Industrial Realism of the 1972 Movie 'Silent Running' Influenced 'Star Wars
Laughing Squid

Film essayist Gabe of Golden Flicker did a deep dive into the industrial realism in Silent Running, the 1972 Douglas Trumbull movie that first brought mechanized beings to life, long before such sci-fi classics as Star Wars or WALL-E. We uncover…

newsweek.com - Marni Rose McFall - Melania Trump movie slides down box office
Melania Trump movie slides down box office
Newsweek

The documentary Melania, which features First Lady Melania Trump, is sliding down the box office charts. According to Box Office Mojo, the film first ranked at number three in the box office charts, and three weeks after its release, it had dropped…

slashfilm.com - Chris Evangelista - Billy Bob Thornton's Underrated Coen Brothers Movie Is A Must-Watch
Billy Bob Thornton's Underrated Coen Brothers Movie Is A Must-Watch
SlashFilm

The Coen Brothers have one of the most extraordinary filmographies in movie history. I know that sounds hyperbolic, but I genuinely mean it. With the notable exception of their misguided remake of 'The Ladykillers,' I firmly believe that all of the…

collider.com - Michael Block - The 4 Best Sci-Fi Movies on Prime Video
The 4 Best Sci-Fi Movies on Prime Video
Collider

The world of sci-fi has given movie lovers a plethora of brilliant cinematic moments. From galaxies far away to a near-distant future where robots rule the world, the genre has pushed our minds to see where storytelling can lead. With advancements…

thesun.co.uk - Joanne Kavanagh - Elvis Presley musical is 'on the way' after Baz Luhrmann's hit movie
Elvis Presley musical is 'on the way' after Baz Luhrmann's hit movie
The Sun

ELVIS Presley fans will be pleased to hear that a musical about his life is “on the way”. Director Baz Luhrmann, who has made two movies about The King, has spilled the beans on his next project, but admitted “I don't know if I…

digitalspy.com - Stefania Sarrubba - Universal boss confirms Wicked's future following third movie rumours
Universal boss confirms Wicked's future following third movie rumours
Digital Spy

NBCUniversal boss Donna Langley has weighed in on whether Wicked lovers will be treated to a third chapter in the Oz saga, after rumours of a new film being in the works fuelled a fandom frenzy. Just a few months after Elphaba and Glinda's story…

mentalfloss.com - Colin Scanlon - 6 Movies That Were Booed at Cannes But Are Now Considered Masterpieces
6 Movies That Were Booed at Cannes But Are Now Considered Masterpieces
Mental Floss

Since its inception in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has hosted premieres for some of the most influential and impactful movies in cinematic history. While the festival has long been associated with its minutes-spanning standing ovations (often…

slashfilm.com - Rob Hunter - 15 Best Western Movies Of The 21st Century, Ranked
15 Best Western Movies Of The 21st Century, Ranked
SlashFilm

There's little point denying that, quantity wise, the western genre's heyday has long since passed. Their death bells began ringing around the 1960s or so, and while Italy carried them into the 1970s, the writing was on the wall. And yet, each…

collider.com - Eddie Possehl - 15 Best MCU Movies, Ranked According to Letterboxd
15 Best MCU Movies, Ranked According to Letterboxd
Collider

Who doesn't love a good Letterboxd franchise ranking? Taking a look at the average Letterboxd reviews for movie franchises is a ton of fun, given the fact that the social media platform has some of the more accurate general thoughts from fans and…

tomsguide.com - Alix Blackburn - Netflix is losing 3 gripping thriller movies this week - stream them now before they're gone
Netflix is losing 3 gripping thriller movies this week - stream them now before they're gone
Tom's Guide

Here at Tom's Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Contact me with news and offers from other…

slashfilm.com - Russell Murray - 15 Most Disappointing Movies Of 2025, Ranked
15 Most Disappointing Movies Of 2025, Ranked
SlashFilm

With last year firmly in the rearview mirror, we can finally say it: 2025 was a great year for movies. Yes, otherwise smart filmmakers are increasingly getting duped by the 'promise' of AI movie-making, the box office is still struggling (seemingly…

variety.com - Kennedy French - 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' Sets Paramount+ Streaming Release Date
'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' Sets Paramount+ Streaming Release Date
Variety

After a stint on the big screen, SpongeBob SquarePants is heading back to the small screen. Paramount+ announced that “ The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants ” will make its streaming premiere on the service Feb. 17, bringing…

bgr.com - Nichols deCourville - 5 Best End Of The World Movies, Ranked
5 Best End Of The World Movies, Ranked
BGR

All things shall pass. Though it's unlikely to happen in our lifetime (hopefully), the Earth will eventually become lifeless — and what better way to fret over this matter than with a collection of films that focuses on the planet (or…

tomsguide.com - Martin Shore - 7 top new movies to stream this week on Hulu, HBO Max, and more (Feb. 17-22)
7 top new movies to stream this week on Hulu, HBO Max, and more (Feb. 17-22)
Tom's Guide

Here at Tom's Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Contact me with news and offers from other…

collider.com - David Caballero - 7 Movies of the 2000s That Are Almost Masterpieces
7 Movies of the 2000s That Are Almost Masterpieces
Collider

The 2000s were a transitional time for cinema. Stuck somewhere between the creative boom of the '90s and the franchise-driven approach of the 2010s, the 2000s can be best understood as a bridge between both decades. Thus, you see everything from…

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