2002's Box Office Face-Off Proved Spider-Man Is Bigger Than Star Wars

One of its most difficult years for competition, however, was in 2002. There’s quite a bit of overlap betweenStar Warsmoviesand the superhero genre. Which Is The Bigger Film Franchise: Spider-Man Or Star Wars? For those reasons,Star Warsstill beatsSpider-Man, just not in 2002. Spider-Man is the first film in Sam Raimi’s trilogy starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker. At the same time, Peter Parker is grappling with his newfound abilities as the iconic wall-crawler....

December 25, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Michael Contreras

5 Most Visually Striking Movies Of 2024

Related From Robert EggersNosferatuto George MillersFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga,2024 has delivered some visually stunning movies. It wasnt enough to seeDunein a theater; it had to be an IMAX theater. Butone thing that everybody can agree on is that the movie looked incredible. Sher comes out of this movie with his reputation intact. From Civil War to Anora, these are Screenrant’s absolute best movies of 2024. EggersNosferatuis every bit the mesmerizing visual treat that Murnaus is....

December 25, 2024 · 3 min · 568 words · Jessica Carter

8 Best Movies & TV Shows Starring The Walking Dead Actors

These included lauded dramedies, cult classic supernatural series, and even beloved holiday classics. Another essential role in Bernthals impressive filmography was as Michael Berzatto in the hit comedy-dramaThe Bear. The X-files takes the police procedural formula and applies it to sci-fi mysteries. As a contemplative and thoughtful movie,Minarishowcased Yeuns dramatic acting chops and vulnerable onscreen presence. This crossbow-wielding, motorcycle-driving southerner originally stood in the shadow of his abrasive older brother Merle inThe Walking Dead....

December 25, 2024 · 3 min · 532 words · Michelle Gates

9 Ways A Complete Unknown Changes Bob Dylan's Real Life

A Complete Unknown Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for A Complete Unknown! Unsurprisingly, numerous movies and documentaries have focused on the singer, including the 2024music biopicA Complete Unknown. A Complete Unknown is based on the bookDylan Goes Electric! They write letters back and forth until they finally meet in real life at the 1964 Newport Folk Festival. If Bob Dylan and Johnny Cashs son are to be believed, they met prior to that event....

December 25, 2024 · 3 min · 591 words · Sean Pham

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Is So Much Better Than All The Rumored New Movie Plots

However,Christopher Nolan’sThe Odysseywas not one of the rumored possibilities, which now looks truly wild in hindsight. The earliest suggestion fromVarietyabout the film was that Nolan was planning toremake the British spy/mystery/sci-fi TV showThe Prisoner. This idea circulated for a while, especially since the director previously considered tackling the property back in 2009. However,Deadlinereported in October 2024 thatNolan’s new movie was not his remake ofThe Prisoner. This opened the door for the rumor mill to start again....

December 25, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · William Saunders

Cutting This Gladiator 2 Scene With Pedro Pascal's Acacius Was For The Best

General Acacius, played by Pedro Pascal, is a vital ingredient in Ridley Scotts Gladiator II. Was he a real figure in ancient Roman history? Image via Paramount Pictures Gladiator 2 is the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s award-winning film Gladiator from 2000. Scott returns to direct the sequel, with Paul Mescal staring as Lucius, alongside Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn as the villain Emperor Geta. Gladiator 2 had been stuck in development hell for years before a script written by David Scarpa finally moved forward....

December 25, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Michael Guzman

Doc & Marty Were NOT Back To The Future's First Time Travelers

Of course,Doc and Marty weren’t the only people to use the DeLoreaneither. However, beating them all to the punch when it comes to time travel is Doc’sotherbest pal. As Christopher Lloyd’s Doc underlines,this makes Einstein the very first time traveler by default. Universal Pictures Back to the Future follows teenager Marty McFly as he is inadvertently sent back to 1955, where he disrupts his parents' meeting. With the assistance of eccentric inventor Doc Brown, Marty must restore the timeline by ensuring his parents fall in love and find a way back to 1985....

December 25, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · Joshua Long

Elijah Wood’s PG-13 Animated Movie Wouldn’t Have Been Possible Without Tim Burton

Related Burton has created several notable animated movies over his career. He was a screenwriter on animated classics such asThe Nightmare Before ChristmasandJames and the Giant Peachand directedCorpse BrideandFrankenweenie. If it weren’t for Burton’s efforts with9, the film may have never been made.

December 25, 2024 · 1 min · 43 words · Dakota Dunlap

How Sonic The Hedgehog 3 & Jim Carrey Filmed Robotnik & Gerald's Scenes Together

In playing Ivo and Gerald Robotnik, the seasoned actor took on yet a new acting challenge. Custom Image by Cece Montemayor Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reunites Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails as they face a formidable new adversary, Shadow. With Shadow’s unprecedented powers posing a significant threat, Team Sonic seeks an unexpected alliance to thwart his plans and safeguard the planet.

December 25, 2024 · 1 min · 60 words · Christina Thomas

How Timothée Chalamet Looks & Sounds In A Complete Unknown Compared To Bob Dylan

Because of his impact on folk music and rock n roll, many documentaries andmovies about Bob Dylanexist. The 2024 Christmas release,A Complete Unknown, adds to the growing collection of music biopics. As shown in the trailer, the actor transforms for the role in an impressive way. The behind-the-scenes process is outlined inVariety. However, Chalamets hair is transformed for the movie thanks to the hair department lead Jaime Leigh McIntosh. Throughout the entire film, Timothee Chalamet wears a prosthetic nose....

December 25, 2024 · 2 min · 329 words · Darren Small

I'll Be So Disappointed If The Boys Doesn't Use Giancarlo Esposito's Stan Edgar Idea

And it’s possible he could form an alliance withThe Boys’heroes, if only to defeat Homelander or Butcher. Esposito turns the character into an intimidating presence that’s even willing to take on Homelander. Such a character shouldn’t be wasted, and Vought obviously falls apart in Stan Edgar’s absence. Custom Image by Debanjana Chowdhury It’s an exciting moment whenThe Boysseason 4, episode 5 brings Esposito back into the fold. Unfortunately, it’s also short-lived....

December 25, 2024 · 1 min · 190 words · Kimberly Parker

One Of Tom Cruise's Most Beautiful Scenes Took 2 Months Of Preparation (& It Was All Wasted)

As the story unfolds, leading toCollateral’s cathartic ending, Michael Mann’s trademark tension increases. And it was just the attitude of it that stuck with me." The moment symbolizes different things for different people. Either way,it’s a memorable moment inCollateralthat almost didn’t happen. you’re able to’t train coyotes. That was a big lesson." In a way, it’s fitting. Directed by Michael Mann, the crime thriller Collateral features Tom Cruise as a hitman hired to take out witnesses before a big trial and Jamie Foxx as the cab driver who unwittingly becomes his accomplice....

December 25, 2024 · 1 min · 117 words · David West

Steven Spielberg Directed The Last Horror Movie To Hit A Major Box Office Milestone 49 Years Ago

One part ofJaws' reception includes a milestone that no other horror films have been able to surpass since. In fact, its record as the highest-grossing horror was not surpassed untilThe Sixth Sensein 1999. Aside from rarely being the highest-grossing, horror movies are often overlooked during the awards season as well. Steven Spielberg’s legendary tale of one man’s desperate battle with a killer Great White shark on his small seaside community. Faced with a mounting list of victims and a local authority dead-set against causing panic or destroying the tourist economy, he assembles a team to tackle the shark head-on....

December 25, 2024 · 1 min · 99 words · Stephen Pearson