Movies That Totally Ripped Off Alien
Ridley Scott's Alien has inspired countless movies over the last several decades - and plenty of those imitators haven't exactly bothered to be subtle about it.
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Movies That Totally Ripped Off Blade Runner
If Nexus-6 replicants are more human than human, are these films more Blade Runner than Blade Runner?
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How Tom Hardy Got Ripped To Play Venom
Here's a rundown of a career's worth of physical transformations, all preparing Hardy to get ripped for Venom.
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The Most Expensive Movie Scenes Ever Filmed
Lasting mere minutes, these sequences are the most expensive movie scenes ever filmed.
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Good Sequels That Are Still Worse Than The Original
It's time to remove the sequel-tinted glasses, shrug off the weight of lofty expectations, and acknowledge the overall brilliance of the following sequels — all of them definitely good movies in their own right, but still unavoidably worse than the original films they followed.
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5 Best And 5 Worst Things In Deadpool 2
Buckle up and check the weather forecast, because we're skydiving our way through gale force winds to present the five best - and worst - things in Deadpool 2.
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Deadpool 2's Most Confusing Moments Explained
There's a lot to take in — in fact, unless you have superhuman powers of observation, concentration, and recall, it might be too much for a single sitting.
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Actors Who Refuse To Do Their Own Stunts
Stunt workers remain underrated, and are rarely given recognition. Some actors, however, have openly spoken of their refusal to do their own stunts — and highlighted the importance the professionals play.
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How John Wick Changed Action Movies And No One Noticed
Here's how John Wick rewrote the rules for the modern action genre.
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Donnie Darko's Ending Explained
All these years after its release, debates around Donnie Darko's true meaning rage on. Some elements can be adequately explained, while others are ambiguous and ripe for interpretation. We're here to offer insight on both fronts.
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Why Rick And Morty Season 4 Is Going To Be A Long Wait
Let's explain why we have to wait so long for more of Rick, Morty, Jerry, Beth, Summer, and all the quirky characters of Earth C-137 and beyond.
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Every Alien Movie Ranked Worst To Best
How do these tales of what lies beyond Earth stack up? Let's open the airlock and find out. Here are our picks for every Alien movie, ranked worst to best.
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The Ending Of Mute Explained
Mute leaves a number of questions unanswered. Here's our guide to understanding Netflix's sci-fi film.
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The Ending Of Altered Carbon Explained
Break out your glossary and beware of spoilers, because we're breaking down Altered Carbon's ending.
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The Most Confusing Movies Of 2017
Movies inspire us, scare us, make us laugh, make us cry. Sometimes, however, they just leave us confused...Here are 2017's worst offenders.
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How Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman Got Ripped For Hollywood
Hours in the gym and a diet fit for a Wakandan king helped the Marvel Cinematic Universe star pack on some serious superhero muscle.
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Movies That Won A Golden Raspberry Award You Should Watch Anyway
The Golden Raspberry Awards honor the worst in film; that doesn't mean all the winners should be avoided. Here are some Razzie-awarded movies worth watching.
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I Am Legend Ending Explained
I Am Legend is about a zombie-like horde wiping out much of humanity, but its confusing ending becomes clear if you understand the personal journey of its hero.
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Movies That Need A Prequel
When you love a movie, it's natural to want more—and it doesn't always have to be a sequel.
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