Movies & Film

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

Ever since Luke Skywalker first activated his father’s lightsaber in 1977’s A New Hope, Star Wars fans have been obsessed with the sci-fi laser swords wielded by Jedi and Sith alike. Of course, there are plenty of other reasons to love Star Wars — the characters, the different alien races, the space combat — but […] The post Star Wars: Every Lightsaber Battle Ranked From Worst To Best appeared first on Goliath.

By Nick Steinberg

The Iron Man trilogy may not be the most beloved set of films within the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it’s most certainly been an important one for the franchise. After all, there really wouldn’t be an MCU without the first Iron Man movie, which not only helped revive Robert Downey Jr.’s acting career, but […] The post 26 Hidden Details You May Have Missed In The ‘Iron Man’ Movies appeared first on Goliath.

By Nick Steinberg

Horror movies can be downright scary. But in some cases, the events that took place on horror movie sets were more terrifying than the fictional films they produced. In fact, many of the biggest and most successful horror movies of all-time had a number of truly strange and horrifying things happen during filming, or shortly […] The post 10 Terrifying Events That Happened on Horror Movie Sets appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Many modern cult classic movies have earned a ton of money on home video, from both VHS and DVD sales or home rentals (remember those?). Some have become cultural institutions in and of themselves. However, most of these movies with devoted fan bases actually came from humble beginnings and bombed at the box office on […] The post 10 Cult Classic Movies That Bombed at the Box Office appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

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

By Kathryn Whitbourne

Not only have streaming services changed the way in which people consume movies and television shows, but it has also helped make famous a whole new lot of actors — many of whom are now being seen even more on the big screen and enjoying their stardom rising to new levels thanks to a breakout role […] The post 10 People Made Famous By Netflix appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

In the world of Harry Potter, being a wizard in the United States is a lot different than being a wizard in England. Now who’s up for a game of quodpot?

By Bryan Young

The black female mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race were scientific savants who helped make some pretty amazing advances in aeronautics.

By Alia Hoyt

The terms 'rabbit' and 'hare' actually comprise more than 50 distinct species with significant physical differences. So what is this wascally cartoon character, weally?

By Laurie L. Dove

He was the first American in space, the first golf-player on the moon — and oh yes, there was a little problem with peeing in his spacesuit.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

As No-Majs, or muggles, we can't see the world's magical creatures. Luckily, they're everywhere in the new film set in the wizarding world of Harry Potter. We meet three.

By Bryan Young

Feeling stressed? Shoot, paint some happy trees and learn more about the late PBS artist who's bigger than ever.

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 could be better for a scream junkie than being fully immersed in a movie featuring a guy in a hockey mask with a big old knife — who is right behind you?

By John Donovan

Companies that make prop money for movies and videos have to walk a fine line between making cash that looks realistic, but not crossing into counterfeit.

By Dave Roos

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

By Bryan Young

In a male-dominated field with a reputation for aggression and ruthless behavior, is there space for women to compete? Are there even any female paparazzi?

By Chris Opfer

A fair number of celebrities, whether actors, athletes, or socialites, have met strange and tragic ends over the years. While the majority of these deaths have been resolved through the court system, many of the more bizarre cases have remained unsolved – making them perfect fodder for gossip magazines, investigative news shows, and public speculation. The mystery […] The post 9 Celebrity Deaths That Have Never Been Solved appeared first on Goliath.

By Goliath Team

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

With such a vast and detailed comic book history, it’s hardly surprising that Marvel stuffs their films with as many callbacks and Easter eggs as possible. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is definitely accessible to those without a shred of comic knowledge, but the films also reward observant viewers who have more than a passing knowledge […] The post 24 Hidden Details You May Have Missed In The ‘Captain America’ Movies appeared first on Goliath.

By Nick Steinberg

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