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So we’re all on the same page about John Travolta’s character Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction being kind of an idiot right? He’s not bright, he’s just a cocky son of a bitch with the ability to be charismatic for the right director. The problem is, that stupidity leads to a lot of the problems in Pulp Fiction.
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Tobey Maguire’s legacy as Spider-man is a complicated web. His rise, fall, and resurgence have all been publicly documented and the story is marred by some ugly middle chapters before a beautiful career resurgence.
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Movie sets can be a dangerous place.
These days most big stunts and action sequences are done with the support of CGI. For modern studios and directors, it’s just not worth the risk of losing an actor or stunt person to a stunt gone wrong. While James Cameron has softened alongside Hollywood, his younger and wilder self embraced practical effects to create intense action sequences. Don’t let the word “practical” fool you, because the stunts discussed in this article are as psychotic as they are impressive.
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Paul Verhoeven’s Robocop is a masterpiece of not just an action sci-fi film, but a satiric take on law enforcement and standards for justice in America. While it’s iconic in its own right because of the clever writing and direction by Verhoeven, the Dutch director did have some misunderstandings when it came to English colloquialisms.
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The Menu is a critical darling at the moment, with critics and audiences raving about the dark satire film starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult, but it seems a lot of people are kind of missing the point. The story is so much more than a dining experience from hell and a cheeseburger.
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Chiaki Kuriyama isn’t a well-known name in America outside her small part in Kill Bill Volume One (which was a hell of an impression) but the actress is a major star in her home country of Japan.
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James Cameron and nearly killing actors by drowning or some other water-related death, name a more iconic duo. Over thirty years before he would revolutionize underwater filming with Avatar: The Way of Water James Cameron went all in for The Abyss in 1989, making one of the most hellish productions in history.
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In the heyday of the 1980s and early 1990s, Cynthia Rhodes was a radiant star who illuminated the silver screen with her exceptional talent, electrifying performances, and a captivating presence.
In the golden era of martial arts cinema, a few names stood out, casting long shadows over the silver screen. Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li are often the first to come to mind.
But for those who delved deeper into the genre, another name was equally unforgettable: Bolo Yeung. With his chiseled physique, menacing glare and his roles in classics like “Enter the Dragon” and “Bloodsport,” Yeung became a household name in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Horror is one of the most popular genres in America, bringing droves to theaters and watching on streaming like the zombies it can depict. Audiences only sticking with horror in the English language are missing out though, because some of the scariest films to exist come from outside our borders.
These films will require subtitles, but damn are they worth it. Extreme horror, paranoia, curses, zombies, and more populate the world of horror outside the Americas, giving twists on old legends and new stories alike from their native countries. Branch out, turn on the subtitles, and pray nothing is watching while you check out these non-English horror films.
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The 80s were a time when comedies were phenomenal, and in 1986, there was one film that broke the box office. If you liked action, crocodiles, and Australian accents, then Crocodile Dundee was your favorite movie that year. Based on Rod Ansell’s real-life survival in the Australian Northern Territory, the movie moved Paul Hogan to leading man status and brought newbie actress Linda Kozlowski instant stardom. Did Linda use her newfound celebrity to create a long-lasting acting career? Let’s find out what happened after Kozlowski starred in the record-breaking film.
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The Hollywood Reporter hosted a round table of some of the most noteworthy directors of our time back in 2016. The table included the likes of Quentin Tarantino, Ridley Scott, Danny Boyle, Alejandro G. Inarritu, and Tom Hooper. It’s worth noting that this was filmed before Hooper’s cat-astrophe.