film history
Where is Hell on Wheels filmed? The railroad town took four months to build — and a real river wiped it out in 2013
AMC's railroad Western built a working frontier town in southern Alberta and then watched a river take it apart. Here's where the series actually shot across five seasons, and what one morning in June 2013 cost the production.
October 2, 2026 2:52 pm
Before 'Star Wars': George Lucas' childhood and the dyslexia question
You know the name; the spark came earlier—George Lucas’s childhood was stacked with moments that forged those creative ambitions.
September 21, 2026 12:26 pm
Classics get a 4K lifeline as Studiocanal launches $29 million drive with ‘Terminator 2,’ ‘Manhunter’
Studiocanal is bankrolling a major 4K restoration blitz for beloved classics — with the price tag and the headliners left to surprise you.
August 28, 2026 11:41 am
Steven Spielberg once told James Bond bosses they couldn't afford him
Steven Spielberg revisits the one mission he never accepted, explaining why he passed on James Bond and the decision that kept him out of 007’s world.
June 14, 2026 12:19 pm
Netflix Turns Al Pacino’s Courtroom Classic ...And Justice for All Into a TV Series
Netflix resurrects And Justice for All as a series, while Al Pacino roars back with In The Hand of Dante — a one-two punch that puts the screen legend squarely back in the spotlight.
June 3, 2026 12:52 pm
50 Years After Taxi Driver, Robert De Niro Reveals the Legacy He Never Saw Coming Ahead of a Tribeca Festival Reunion With Scorsese
Fifty years after Taxi Driver jolted cinema, Robert De Niro sizes up its enduring bite as he readies a Tribeca Festival reunion with Martin Scorsese.
May 27, 2026 10:35 am
The Simpsons’ Ultimate Movie Parody Showdown: Fans Crown an Unexpected Champion
Since debuting on The Tracey Ullman Show in 1987, Matt Groening’s beloved animated juggernaut has made a sport of skewering cinema—blink-and-you-miss-it nods, full-episode send-ups, and the movie spoofs that still hit hardest.
April 27, 2026 6:16 pm
Veronica Roth Announces Two New Books in the Divergent Series — Get the Details
Veronica Roth is diving back into Divergent with a two-book companion timeline unveiled at BookCon, a duology that rewrites fate by asking what happens if Tris never transfers.
April 20, 2026 9:59 am
Orson Welles Reveals His Surprising Pick for Century’s Top Actor
Orson Welles once named a legendary Russian opera star as the greatest actor of the 20th century, praising his unmatched stage presence and transformative talent. Discover the story behind this unexpected choice.
January 25, 2026 9:57 am
Why The Shawshank Redemption Missed Peacock’s Top 10 This Month
The Shawshank Redemption, long celebrated as a cinematic masterpiece, surprisingly failed to crack Peacock’s Top 10 this month. Find out what’s keeping this classic from the spotlight amid fierce competition and shifting streaming rights.
January 22, 2026 11:08 am
Peter Jackson Reveals the Most Challenging Lord of the Rings Film
Many fans assume Return of the King was the hardest Lord of the Rings film to make, but Peter Jackson faced his greatest challenge with a different entry in the trilogy. Discover what made this movie so difficult to bring to life.
January 19, 2026 9:16 am
Kathryn Bigelow Reveals the Visionary Who Shaped Political Thrillers
Kathryn Bigelow credits Costa-Gavras and his 1969 film Z for revolutionizing the political thriller, describing his influence on cinema as unmatched.
January 18, 2026 11:49 am
Top 10 Must-See Thrillers from the 2000s That Redefined Cinema
Dive into the most unforgettable thrillers of the 2000s, where visionary directors and standout performances delivered edge-of-your-seat suspense. Discover which films made the cut and why these cinematic gems still captivate audiences today.
January 18, 2026 9:26 am
Martin Scorsese’s Dog Bites Paul Schrader During Unforgettable Dinner
A dinner at Martin Scorsese’s home took a bizarre turn when his dog bit Paul Schrader’s thumb. The legendary collaborators faced an unexpected emergency, but quick action from Scorsese’s in-house nurse saved the day.
January 12, 2026 11:13 am
Martin Short Reveals His Picks for Comedy’s Timeless Masterpieces
Martin Short spotlights a select group of comedy films he believes have achieved true cinematic perfection, including Young Frankenstein and Annie Hall, and reflects on what makes certain comedies endure across generations.
January 9, 2026 12:38 pm
The Patrick Swayze Movie That Got Away—and Haunted Him
Patrick Swayze, star of Dirty Dancing and Ghost, always felt a deep regret over missing out on Urban Cowboy—a role he believed was meant for him.
January 7, 2026 11:03 am
Quentin Tarantino’s Unfiltered Take on the Mumblecore Film Movement
Quentin Tarantino doesn’t hold back when it comes to his opinion on mumblecore, revealing why this indie film trend never resonated with him, despite his respect for some of its key directors.
January 6, 2026 12:29 pm
10 Unforgettable Films That Made 1999 Hollywood’s Greatest Year
1999 delivered a wave of groundbreaking movies that redefined pop culture and cinema. From mind-bending sci-fi to daring dramas, discover the ten films that made this year a turning point for Hollywood and movie lovers everywhere.
January 5, 2026 1:24 pm
Callum Turner Reveals the Actor He Calls Cinema’s True Genius
Callum Turner opens up about his deep admiration for Jack Nicholson, calling him the god of cinema and highlighting the lesser-known films that shaped Nicholson’s legacy. Turner discusses his acting inspirations and his commitment to the craft.
January 5, 2026 11:15 am
Christopher Nolan Reveals His Picks for Cinema’s Most Striking Musical Moments
Christopher Nolan spotlights two unforgettable musical scenes in film history, praising a haunting Irish folk performance in the 2025 movie Sinners and the notorious 'Singin’ in the Rain' sequence from Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange.
January 3, 2026 11:15 am