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How the Vietnam War Inspired George Lucas' Star Wars Vision
Star Wars' original trilogy took concepts from classic movies and placed them in space, but one of its largest inspirations was the Vietnam War.
Honestly, Even Zack Snyder's SECOND-Choice Batman Casting Is Pretty Good
Zack Snyder picking Matthias Schoenaerts as his backup choice to play Bruce Wayne in Batman v Superman is further proof of his talent for casting.
Finnick Odair's Final Moments Mirror a Surprising Hunger Games Death
Finnick's end late in The Hunger Games saga parallels a much earlier death. Both have a huge impact on Katniss and her fight against the Capitol.
James Mangold's Star Wars Film has the Chance to Introduce THIS Legendary Jedi
Star Wars has a slew of new films and shows on the horizon and one of the most anticipated is James Mangold's Dawn of the Jedi movie.
Why Horror Movies Should Embrace Crossovers
In a world of massive franchises and cinematic universes, the horror movie genre needs to embrace the possibility of inter-franchise crossovers.
Zack Snyder Failed Rebel Moon's Best Character
Jimmy the robot is one of the only interesting characters in Rebel Moon, and this speaks to the Zack Snyder movie's issues with storytelling.
How The MCU Can Avoid Audience Fatigue
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is fading in popularity, but a few simple changes could stop superhero fatigue from spreading even further.
Wedge Antilles' Rise of Skywalker Cameo Is Far Sadder Than It Appears
Wedge Antilles makes a brief but fun cameo at the end of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, yet comics and novels reveal he soon faced a tragic loss.
How Spider-Man's Best Movie Created His Most Controversial Show
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man is a staple of the character and superhero cinema, but its production inversely ensured one show would be doomed to obscurity.
Who Is Annie Cresta - And How Did She Win The Hunger Games?
The Hunger Games' Annie Cresta suffered more than most. She's a potent symbol of the story's message of strength and survival.
The Strongest Power in The Lord of the Rings Is Very Unexpected
The element of water was key to cinematography, story advancements and symbolism in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Saltburn's Symbolic Ending, Explained
Emerald Fennel's Saltburn is easy to get lost in, but decoding the film's symbolism is the key to understanding it.
Disney+ Will Only Thrive If It Starts Capitalizing on Its Most Important Brand
Disney+ is currently being reviewed as the House of Mouse tries to come up with a new game plan. But the platform needs to capitalize on its brand.
Shin Godzilla and Shin Godzilla Forms, Explained
Shin Godzilla introduced the most unique take on the King of the Monsters, with the beast evolving into vastly different forms throughout the movie.
The Tragic True Story Behind Black Water, Explained
It may come as a surprise that the Australian horror flick Black Water is actually based on a true and terrifying crocodile attack from 2003.
Who Is Top Gun: Maverick’s Penny and Is She in the First Film?
Since Kelly McGillis did not return for the Top Gun sequel, producers turned to an "old flame" for Maverick's love interest, Penny Benjamin.
Why Palpatine Feared Qui-Gon Jinn More than Master Yoda in Star Wars
Qui-Gon Jinn was more attuned to the Force than any other prequel Jedi, and that's one reason why Emperor Palpatine needed him dead.
Do Star Trek and Star Wars Have Different Philosophies About War?
Star Trek and Star Wars have different philosophies about everything from government to how ships work, but both franchises have similar takes on war.
The Marvels May Have Set the Ground For the Perfect Thor 5 Storyline
The Marvels had its fair share of cameos that included King Valkyrie. But her appearance could lead to a dangerous Marvel event in Thor 5.
Was The Hulk's Cancelled '90s Film a Lost Classic?
A '90s Hulk film had big names attached, massive animatronics, and an unbelievable post-credits cameo.