Memorable Movies

To some, 'Star Wars' is akin to a religion, and, like any religion, the debate over dogma and membership is fierce

By Bryan Young

'Wonder Woman' is arguably the biggest female comic book star to hit the big screen. HowStuffWorks talked to women about why it's so important to them.

By Bryan Young

A study confirmed what most of us know — that professional critics and your average moviegoer don't usually like the same films. But why?

By Dave Roos

For starters, not everyone loved this movie when it first debuted.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

If you've seen "Alien," you know the monster that is the xenomorph. But what about that thing that attaches itself to human faces and deposits an embryo? What's that?

By Robert Lamb

Trailers often give away more than audiences realize. We're here to show you the five biggest things you might have missed in the final trailer for "Rogue One."

By Bryan Young

What can moviegoers expect from "Rogue One" in December? Here are seven things we know now.

By Bryan Young

Not all science fiction films are blockbusters. Some of the very best sci-fi films are smaller, independent movies made by first-time directors. In fact, many filmmakers have done some of their best work early in their careers and on a shoestring budget. For these sci-fi movies, it is more about the concept, story, and themes […] The post Obscure Sci-Fi Films Worth Seeking Out appeared first on Goliath.

By Goliath Team

In 2010, a Lithuanian artist conceptualized a roller coaster fast enough to kill people who wanted a novel way to die. The idea is resonating again.

By Dave Roos

This reading of the archetypes, allegories and subtext in Steven Spielberg's classic film gets at why its 2015 follow-up "Jurassic World" emotionally fell flat.

By Christopher Hassiotis

How did a terrible pun turn into an international "Star Wars" holiday? We track the day’s evolution and explain how people are celebrating.

By Bryan Young

Ever since Marvel started out as Timely Comics over 75 years ago, literally thousands of heroes, villains, sidekicks, and supporting characters have been dreamt up to play a part in the countless stories printed by the now world famous publisher. And now that Marvel’s movie studio is firing on all cylinders, it’s someone’s job to choose […] The post 20 Marvel Characters You Probably Didn’t Know Were In The Cinematic Universe appeared first on Goliath.

By Goliath Team

Movies about motorcycle gangs or people riding motorcycles cross country are commonly known as biker flicks. And there was a time when biker movies were a cottage industry in Hollywood. The Hells Angels alone inspired a whole genre of movies in the 1960s and 1970s with titles such as Hells Angels On Wheels, Nam’s Angels, […] The post The 10 Best Biker Movies Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

No nation has a sense of humor quite as distinctive as Britain. Although their humor isn’t for everyone, it’s difficult to deny that a huge percentage of the all-time great comedy films come from Britain. Typically, British humor is incredibly dry, inappropriate, and bursting with social commentary and satire. British comedy often has a dark […] The post The Best British Comedy Films of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

Starkiller Base in 'The Force Awakens' swallows stars and blows up entire planets like its Death Star predecessors. Could a man-made device ever actually do that?

By Patrick J. Kiger

Think “The Force Awakens” only references the original “Star Wars” trilogy? Think again. If you pay attention, you’ll see that it’s also full of prequel nods.

By Bryan Young

Martial arts movies have been a mainstay of cinema since at least the mid-1970s. All the mind-blowing choreographed action and high-flying stunts are certainly the main reason people have come to enjoy them, but it’s not the only one. The truly memorable ones are full of history, humor, oddball characters, and, especially in older films, […] The post Martial Arts Masterpieces You Can Watch Over And Over appeared first on Goliath.

By Wes Walcott

Much has been made (most especially of late) of the role of women in cinema. As recently as last week, there’s been controversy surrounding gender inequality both on and around the silver screen, with megastar Jennifer Lawrence penning an essay asking why she was paid less than her male co-stars, despite the fact that she’s, […] The post The 10 Most Badass Female Characters appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

"Star Wars" fans used to love camping out for movie openings. But has that tradition’s time passed?

By Maria Trimarchi

In the horror genre, and particularly the slasher subgenre, there is heavy use of a character labeled “The Final Girl.” This is the female protagonist of the film that is the last character left alive, and the one that stops, or evades, the antagonist. The rest of the characters are often stupid and have little […] The post The 10 Greatest ‘Final Girls’ in Horror Movie History appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

In a perfect world, the overall quality of a movie would be directly proportionate to its box office haul. Unfortunately, as can typically be gathered from most weekly box office reports, it’s all too clear that a movie doesn’t need to be any good in order to make money. With the increasing importance of foreign […] The post 15 Terrible Movies That Made A Killing At The Box Office appeared first on Goliath.

By Nick Steinberg

There’s nothing quite like a good heist movie. The plotting, the scheming, the heist itself, and then the fallout all make for compelling films. And heist movies have been made for as long as there have been films. But when done well, this genre of movie can be something special. Some of the best movies […] The post The 10 Best Heist Movies Of All-Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

If there’s one genre that continues to captivate after innumerable iterations on the silver screen, it’s the crime genre. Tracing it’s lineage far, far back into the annals of cinema history, the crime genre has given the world many a classic flick, and that’s why we here at Goliath have tried to hone in on […] The post The Greatest Crime Films Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

To make their money back, plus a tidy profit, movie studios have to get butts into theater seats. This plan doesn't always work out, and some films become known as massive flops. Which are the worst?

By Talon Homer

It generally goes without saying that the content of a children's movie is going to be much tamer than a movie meant for adult audiences. There are times though when all of the cute characters and colorful animation are really just used to disguise some pretty disturbing stories.

By Nick Steinberg