Michael Mann's 1986 Hannibal Lecter Film Deserves Your Attention
Everyone recalls Anthony Hopkins as Lecter in "Silence of the Lambs." However, Lecter was first introduced on screen in Michael Mann's underrated "Manhunter."
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Why Patrick Bateman Ended Up On The Cutting Room Floor Of Rules Of Attraction
Bret Easton Ellis considers "Rules of Attraction" to be the best film adaptation of his work. Here, we share the Patrick Bateman scene that was sadly cut.
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Kelsey Grammer's 1996 Comedy Flop Is Still Worth Checking Out
Despite its status as a flop, audiences are giving Kelsey Grammer's 1996 comedy film "Down Periscope" a positive reassessment today.
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The Unfilmed Luke Training Scene For Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Fixes A Weird Moment
"Star Wars" fans often wondered how Luke learned to high jump in "Empire Strikes Back." There was an answer, only it was in a scene scripted but not filmed.
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Sylvester Stallone Jumped At A Chance To Be In Tulsa King (& Fulfill A Dream)
Despite Sylvester Stallone's legendary career, the veteran actor still had some unrealized dreams in the film industry -- until "Tulsa King" came along.
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Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes - What We Know So Far
One of the most beloved franchises ever, "Planet of the Apes," is getting a new film. Here's what we know so far about "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."
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Five Nights At Freddy's Movie - What We Know So Far
Five Nights at Freddy's is almost here, and here's everything you need to know about the scary video game adaptation.
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Criminal Minds Showrunner Erica Messer Explains Why The Series Finale Was A Fitting Goodbye
CBS ended the beloved procedural Criminal Minds after 15 seasons on the network in February 2019, and the series finale felt like a fitting way to say goodbye.
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Criminal Minds: Evolution's Aisha Tyler On The Realism Of Tara's Love Life
"Criminal Minds: Evolution" star Aisha Tyler talked about the realism of Tara's love life, since her character, Dr. Tara Lewis, is pansexual.
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CSI's Showrunners Thought Laurence Fishburne Was The 'Perfect Fit' To Play Dr. Ray Langston
When the producers of "CSI" contemplated actors to replace William Petersen, their wish list started with Laurence Fishburne. And their "perfect fit" said yes.
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The Criminal Minds Cast Made It Easy For A.J. Cook When She Joined In Season 1
A.J. Cook is now among the veteran actors on "Criminal Minds: Evolution." However, when she first arrived on set for "Criminal Minds," she was the new kid.
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NCIS: What Characters Did Gregory Itzin Play?
The late Gregory Itzin played three characters in the NCIS universe -- here's a closer look at the roles he played.
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Elisabeth Shue Was Terrified Of These Adventures In Babysitting Scenes
Elisabeth Shue starred in the 1987 action-comedy "Adventures in Babysitting" and she was nervous about filming scenes with the young children.
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James Marsden Nearly Pivoted From X-Men To Preacher In The 2000s
James Marsden played Cyclops in the "X-Men" franchise, but he almost played another superhero in an adaptation of "Preacher" that never got made.
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Geostorm: Why The Science Makes No Sense
Hate to burst your bubble, climate disaster fans, but the science behind the tech in the box office flop "Geostorm" is not based in any reality.
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The Goldbergs: Erica Was Never Meant To Be A Musician
Longtime viewers of ABC's "The Goldbergs" may be surprised to find out that Erica was actually never destined to be a singer and music creator.
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Flight: Denzel Washington & Robert Zemeckis Took Pay Cuts To Get The Film Made
Denzel Washington and Robert Zemeckis were both so committed to making "Flight" a reality that the duo both took pay cuts to get the film through production.
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The Goldbergs: Jeff Garlin's Exit Was Long Overdue In Wendi McLendon-Covey's Mind
Jeff Garlin left "The Goldbergs" towards the end of the series due to allegations of abuse, and his on-screen wife Wendi McLendon-Covey felt no love lost.
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Fast X Director Promises Justice For Han Will Come Thanks To An Epic 'Battle Royale'
"Fast X," the tenth installment in the franchise, will seemingly give Han the justice that he deserves, according to the film's director, Louis Leterrier.
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Beetlejuice 2 Sets 2024 Theatrical Premiere Date
Beetlejuice, beetlejuice, beetlejuice! The iconic Michael Keaton-led horror-comedy is getting a sequel, and "Beetlejuice 2" is set to premiere in 2024.
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Here's How You Can Watch The Resident
"The Resident" was a medical drama on Fox, and while it has come to an end, fans can rewatch the whole series on certain platforms, as well as purchase it.
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Severance: Britt Lower Used A Punk Rock Legend As Inspiration For Innie Helly
Britt Lower portrays Helly on Apple TV+'s critically acclaimed series, "Severance." The actress found some inspiration for her character from a music legend.
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The Big Bang Theory's Bert Actor Felt Weird On Set Of The Series Finale
Brian Posehn, the actor who played Bert Kibbler on "The Big Bang Theory," felt weird about being the only recurring character on the set of the series finale.
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Wednesday's Dance Scene Keeps Jenna Ortega Up At Night
Jenna Ortega was not afraid to admit how difficult the preparation was for her iconic and ultra viral dance on Netflix's "Wednesday" series.
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Is The House Real & What Happened To It After Filming?
When Tobe Hooper was filming 1974's "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," he likely didn't realize the shoot location would become a restaurant bearing his name.
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Amsterdam: Margot Robbie Says The Police Wrapped Filming (All Because Of A Permit)
According to "Barbie" star Margot Robbie, a police officer wrapped David O. Russell's 2022 film "Amsterdam" because of a California permit.
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Who Did Krista Allen Play In 9-1-1?
9-1-1 is a beloved procedural, featuring a bevy of great guest actors each episode. We take a look at who character actress Krista Allen played on 9-1-1.
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