After starting with short films, TV shows, music videos, or screenwriting, these up-and-comers burst onto the scene with feature films that left us all amazed. They put everything they had into their first films, giving us the best directorial debuts of all time.
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The X-Men franchise comes to the end of an era with Dark Phoenix, which pits poor Jean Grey against the reckoning of a supremely powerful cosmic force (again) and leaves fans with no shortage of questions after it's over. Wondering what it all means? Don't worry — we've got you covered.
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For the most part, the cast of Avengers: Endgame was in the dark just as much as the fans when it came to the movie's plot developments. Here's how they reacted when they got the news about what would be happening to Earth's Mightiest Heroes in the war against Thanos.
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HBO's Chernobyl shows us not only the science behind the accident, but the bureaucracy that stood in the path of life-saving efforts and overall recovery because it valued secrecy more than reason. As a result, it's difficult to finish watching Chernobyl without some unanswered questions.
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Quentin Tarantino's ninth film is all about Tinseltown during a time of great change, making the industry buzz particularly palpable this time around. The question is, how does Once Upon a Time in Hollywood measure up against the director's previous work?
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These films are about super-powered beings who fight crime, serve justice, and provide humanity with hope. As a result, they've given us all kinds of epic moments and stunning visuals that make you want to press that pause button.
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M. Night Shyamalan's touching-yet-terrifying ghost flick ends with one of the greatest twists in movie history. It's a final revelation with a pop cultural impact rivaled only by The Empire Strikes Back, as the last few minutes redefine the entire film and give the movie a totally new meaning.
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Sooner or later, the MCU's mightiest heroes always find a chance to slip in a little competition among themselves. With so many different heroes facing off over the last decade, we've decided to gather up the best match-ups of the bunch and rank them. Ready to rumble? We could do this all day.
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How can any remake possibly measure up to Disney's animated classic? By accepting the necessity of change, deploying some fabulous new animation technology, and assembling a team of stars so incomparably talented, audiences would probably line up just to see them indulge in some Lion King karaoke.
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Although there's no denying Tom Hardy's talent as an actor, Taron Egerton ended up playing Elton John on the big screen. Why did Rocketman's producers pivot from an Academy Award-nominated actor like Hardy to Egerton, who didn't have nearly as much experience under his belt?
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A lesser actress might have been pigeonholed by such an iconic role as Trinity, but since The Matrix, Moss has become a well-regarded actress and lifestyle guru, working to carve out a place for herself in not just Hollywood, but the world at large.
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Superheroes wind up in dangerous situations, so we expect fisticuffs and a psycho villain here or there. But these crazy scenes push the boundaries. From bad guys putting their powers on display to vigilantes showing they don't play by the rules, these are the most messed-up superhero movie moments.
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The filmmakers shamelessly mix fiction and fact, and as a result some details are lost and others are drowned out. Keep reading to learn some of the smaller details you might not know you missed in Rocketman.
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How do you get the biggest possible payout in Hollywood? You can work your way up until your name alone is enough. You can win an Oscar and negotiate a big payout for your follow-up. You can hitch your wagon to a franchise. We're looking at how the richest of the rich got that way.
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A couple years ago, we were led to believe that we'd be getting an endless string of Star Wars films every year or two, stretching into the future for all eternity. Why did Disney suddenly decide to put the franchise in carbonite? The internet is abuzz with theories, and we have a few of our own.
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After years of being sworn to secrecy regarding upcoming developments and plot twists, the Game of Thrones cast is finally free to share their reactions to some of the final season's most pivotal moments. Here's a look at how GoT's biggest stars felt learning about their characters' big twists.
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Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Tony Stark was a centerpiece of Marvel's Cinematic Universe for over a decade. From beginning to end, Stark's story has been cinematic gold.
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As with most major Marvel movies, fan speculation surrounding this Spider-Man sequel has been running rampant, dripping with entertaining and bizarre theories and predictions. Here are some of the craziest fan theories for Spider-Man: Far from Home.
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Since it's been so long since we saw these characters onscreen, even hardcore fans might need a refresher course before heading to the theater for their new adventure. But don't worry — we've got you covered with this look at everything you need to know before you grab your tickets for Toy Story 4.
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As the final season of Game of Thrones comes to a close, we're going to take stock of the characters left behind. Surprisingly, not all of them are dead — just forgotten while fan favorites fought off the Long Night and rode around on dragons.
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Game of Thrones is one of the most complex shows on television, with an enormous cast of characters and no shortage of complicated mythology. Revisiting the series is sure to reveal fresh details, from clear foreshadowing of major plot points to subtle clues about the show's mysteries.
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What's next for the web-head as he heads back into action and looks for a return to normalcy in his second MCU solo film? We've got all the answers you're looking for with this look at everything you need to know before watching Spider-Man: Far from Home.
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There are a lot of pivotal movie scenes that really require thespians to crank up the waterworks and send home the emotion of the moment. So, how do these stars manage to trickle out those tears again and again with each take? Let's take a look at how some of Hollywood's finest make it happen.
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The final season of Game of Thrones may have been controversial, but that doesn't mean fans were ready for it to end just yet. Fortunately, HBO had them covered with a two-hour documentary chronicling the impossibly large scope of the production for the final season. Here's what you may have missed.
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Why did the late-night institution fire Chris Farley, rising movie star and portrayer of popular characters like motivational speaker Matt Foley, a heart-attack suffering "Da Bears" fan, a "Gap Girl," and more? SNL had its reasons.
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Despite being among the most remarkable and ambitious shows in TV history, HBO unceremoniously canceled Deeadwood after just three seasons. In 2019 — 13 years later — the show finally returned with a wrap-up film. So just why did HBO get rid of Deadwood in the first place?
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With nearly 100 years of Superman stories and decades of stories starring Superman archetypes, there's plenty of room for Brightburn to pay homage to other works. In that respect, at least, it didn't disappoint.
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