As you might imagine, not every joke James Gunn (or any screenwriter) writes makes it to the screen — and Guardians of the Galaxy is no exception. Recently, Gunn revealed a deleted bit of dialogue he loves so much he wishes he could put it back in the movie.
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An entire film parodying the esteemed Eurovision Song Contest almost sounds like a redundant proposition. The actual performance-variety show-singing competition already pretty much exists on the edge of self parody.
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If you're looking for a seriously silly comedy, Hulu's got you covered. Hot Rod, an underrated comedy from the Lonely Island, has come to the streaming platform, and if you forgot about this film in the years since its 2007 release, you're definitely missing out.
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If you're in the mood for a little midsummer spookiness, Netflix has got you covered with the only pure horror film from one of the most distinctive visual stylists of all time. Sleepy Hollow, an adaptation of a classic Washington Irving story from Tim Burton, has hit the streamer as of July 1.
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Shazam! will get a sequel ... eventually. David F. Sandberg — director of the lighthearted superhero flick centered around a tween who obtains the ability to transform into an adult superhero when he utters the word "shazam!" — recently took to Twitter to give an update about Shazam! 2.
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After HBO announced that the Zack Snyder Cut of Justice League will premiere on HBO Max in 2021, fans have begun questioning what other kinds of director's cuts they may see — even for films that haven't debuted yet, like James Gunn's upcoming sequel to David Ayer's Suicide Squad.
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The 2020 Eurovision Song Contest might have been canceled, but Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Netflix's spoof on the beloved international competition, is more than making up for it.
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Reiner's cameo in 2018's revival of the heist franchise was hotly anticipated, not just because he's a comedy legend, but also because he's an alumnus of the Ocean's movies. Why did the beloved actor's role end up on the cutting room floor?
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Will Ferrell is back in peak form on Netflix, and his outrageous new musical comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is exactly what you needed to refresh your streaming watch list.
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Assassin's End the eighth Sniper movie, but it's the first one that comic book artist, writer, and filmmaker Kaare Andrews has directed. Looper had the chance to speak with Andrews about the film, and whether a sequel would ever be made.
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Given the superhero genre is as known for its eye-catching costumes as its action, it should come as no surprise that Birds of Prey's outre aesthetic is rooted in the comics. How do the Birds of the screen compare to the Birds of the page?
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Carl Reiner, that absolute titan of comedy, recently passed away at the age of 98. Reiner appeared in a little-seen 1998 indie comedy which we feel deserves just a little more attention. It's a hilarious coming-of-age story with an amazing cast — and it gave Natasha Lyonne her breakout role.
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Over four decades after the fact, the way in which his signature character was introduced to audiences still irks Mark Hamill. The actor still feels pretty strongly that Luke's original introduction in the first Star Wars flick, which was cut for pacing reasons, should have been kept intact.
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The Irishman was many things: an acting masterclass, an at-times dubious portrayal of real-world events and figures, and yet another fantastic film from Martin Scorsese. Let's look at the career of Kathrine Narducci, and discover just why Carrie Bufalino from The Irishman looks so familiar.
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Larry Blanford, cinematographer on Dave Bautista's newest action-comedy, My Spy, reveals what it's like working with the Guardian of the Galaxy behind-the-scenes, as well as why Bautista's young co-star is a name to watch.
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In the pantheon of awesome fight scenes, nothing has been able to replace the simple and profound purity of a good, old-fashioned fistfight. And on that note, here's a rundown of some of the best fistfight movies that are currently available to stream on Netflix.
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Despite the popularity of the first two Hellboy films starring Ron Perlman, director Guillermo del Toro was unable to get a third off the ground. Why did Perlman pass up a chance to return for the 2019 reboot, and what are the chances that he might don the horns again?
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Ready to have your mind blown by those expert purveyors of heady sci-fi, the Wachowskis, and an all-star cast? Netflix just added a movie that may interest you. 2012's Cloud Atlas is now available to watch on the streamer, and if you've never seen it, you're in for a treat.
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Doctor Sleep, the sequel to The Shining, may not have found much success during its theatrical run, but people are talking about it a lot right now. The once-underappreciated movie is now available on HBO Max — and the response to the film's availability is substantial.
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The YouTube channel Global Citizen recently released a hilarious video in which the cast of the Fox-produced X-Men films are enjoying a warm, chatty reunion via Zoom that comes screeching to a halt when it's joined by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, who is just so psyched to be part of the gang.
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The Princess Bride, which made stars of Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, and Mandy Patinkin, and which featured familiar faces like Andre the Giant, Wallace Shawn, and Billy Crystal, almost cast Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the NBA's most famous players. Here's why he didn't end up in the film.
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Cloning has been a fixture of science fiction since the genre's inception. Tons of movies examine the thorny subject -- so many, in fact, that it's hard to tell which are worth watching. We're here to help you out, with this list of the best sci-fi movies about cloning around.
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Here's the untold truth of The Princess Bride, a kissing story and a fairy tale but also so much more.
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Extraction stands up to repeat viewings, but it's going to be a while before the inevitable Extraction 2 hits Netflix. You'll probably need something to fill that Tyler Rake-shaped void in your life. Well, look no further. These movies should be more than enough to get the job done.
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Despite his hesitancies and a slew of early critics, Daniel Craig managed to hold on to his titular role in the long-running 007 spy series for a whopping 14 years. While his tenure hasn't always been critically consistent, it has resulted in grand praise.
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We can all use a little levity right now, and Netflix has got you covered with Desperados, its new original comedy which features an all-star cast roaming around sunny Mexico in the interest of heading off a major embarrassment. Here's why the cast of Desperados look so familiar.
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Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Iron Man has been the heart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its inception. The character caught on as soon as he arrived on the big screen in 2008. Since then, Tony Stark has grown to be one of the most prolific characters in the franchise.
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