• Is Gladiator Based On A True Story?

    Fans of Ridley Scott's historical epic may find themselves wondering if Gladiator was based on a tru story and just how accurate the film is.

    By Natasha Lavender January 19th, 2021 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Scarface

    Scarface's edges haven't softened over the years, nor has it grown any less divisive. Here's the untold truth of one of the greatest, bloodiest, most influential films of all time.

    By Mike Floorwalker November 13th, 2020 Read More
  • What You Don't Know About Schindler's List Red Coat Girl

    The historical genre is among the most revered and yet the most daunting in all of cinema. Not only do filmmakers choosing to undertake such a sensitive set of topics, like war and national tragedy, have to keep the audience engaged, but they also have to consider historical accuracy.

    By Shane O'Neill November 11th, 2020 Read More
  • The Antonio Detail You Missed In Scarface

    A small and pretty overlooked detail about Tony Montana's wardrobe from early on in Scarface actually came back around in the end, bringing his characterization full circle.

    By Shane O'Neill November 8th, 2020 Read More
  • What You Never Noticed About Light In No Country For Old Men

    A brooding beast of a film, No Country for Old Men features Josh Brolin playing an average Texan who stumbles upon a big bag of money left adrift in the desert after a drug deal gone horribly wrong. Determined to claim the loot for his own, the man finds himself pursued by the local Sheriff.

    By Patrick Phillips November 5th, 2020 Read More
  • The One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Ending Explained

    Who is this Mac character, and did his revolution actually make a difference? What was Chief trying to accomplish in his final scenes? And how does Nurse Ratched represent women in the 1960s? What does it all mean? This is the One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest ending explained.

    By Xandra Harbet September 18th, 2020 Read More
  • How One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Is Different From The Book

    The film stays pretty true to the source material, but like all adaptations, some changes were made for the sake of brevity and the nature of displaying scenes as opposed to describing them. Here's a look at how the film adaptation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is different from the book.

    By Xandra Harbet September 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Is The Shawshank Redemption Based On True Story?

    The Shawshank Redemption may have flopped at the box office, but the critics showered Frank Darabont's prison drama with praise, and it ultimately went on to dominate the home entertainment game... and our hearts. How did Darabont come up with such a gem of a story?

    By Pauli Poisuo June 22nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of The Departed Explained

    Like the best of Scorsese's masterworks, The Departed weaves a layered story that will stick with you long after the credits roll. There is so much to think about even after the movie is over, thanks largely to a conclusion that initially feels abrupt and even jarring.

    By Shane O'Neill June 22nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Nocturnal Animals Explained

    Tom Ford's Nocturnal Animals is a bleak portrait of human cruelty. Parallel narratives unfold as Susan Morrow, a selfish gallery owner, confronts her own past through her ex-husband's novel of crime, betrayal, and futility. We're here to break down the brutal ending, one vengeful act at a time.

    By Sezin Koehler May 13th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of There Will Be Blood Explained

    There Will Be Blood is one of the most acclaimed films of all time, complete with a brutal yet somehow enigmatic ending that still leaves viewers captivated. Today, we're here to talk about the many layers to the ending of Daniel Plainview's story.

    By Matthew Jackson May 8th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of Birdman Explained

    Any time a filmmaker decides to get experimental or surreal, the audience is going to be left with a few questions. Birdman, with its weird, ambiguous ending, is no exception. A lot of viewers walked out of the theater wondering what was real and what was imagined.

    By Nick Hilden May 8th, 2020 Read More