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Horror-comedies. They've made us giggle and gasp since the 1930s. Who could forget "Young Frankenstein" or "Shaun of the Dead"? We hope this quiz will tickle your funny bone (without dismembering it, of course).

By Mark Mancini

Everyone knows that Hollywood dramas are no substitute for a good history teacher. We're looking at what 10 "based on a true story" movies got wrong - or right. It's not always what you think!

By Mark Mancini

This envelope-pushing comedy stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple trying to survive a meeting with their future in-laws. If you love "The Birdcage" (and who doesn't?), give our quiz a whirl!

By Mark Mancini

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Played by Mandy Patinkin, the swordsman Inigo Montoya is one of the most beloved characters in 1987's "The Princess Bride." Here's a little quiz for his merry band of fans, young and old.

By Mark Mancini

This quiz is all about people who ate people for our morbid amusement in movies, shows, and songs. Hannibal Lecter, Sweeney Todd, Dr. Frank-N-Furter - the gang's all here. Now can someone pass the ribs?

By Mark Mancini

They've become commonplace in Hollywood moviemaking, but green screens aren't just for big-budget films. They're popular with vloggers and YouTubers now, too.

By Mark Mancini

You may not know it, but you've probably heard it hundreds of times. It's the same scream of agony that's been used over and over in films since 1977.

By Nathan Chandler

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Celebrities usually gush that "it's an honor just to be nominated" for an Oscar or a Grammy. But the folks on our list didn't see it that way.

By Dave Roos

The monster movie genre never seems to get old. While you may think that every conceivable type of monster movie has been made, it is never long before Hollywood springs a new one on us or reboots one of the classics from the past, as they recently did the new recent King Kong and Godzilla […] The post Monster Movies Everyone Should See At Least Once appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Satires are a staple of the film industry, providing powerful social commentary when done well. The best satire movies use this technique subtly and don't hit you over the head with it, but still find ways to make their point. Satires take a familiar story or genre and make fun of it through imitation, often […] The post Goliath's Top 20 Satire Films Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Charles Rogers

He died mysteriously just before the release of the film that would make him a household name. But there's a whole lot more to Bruce Lee than just an unusual death and kung fu magic.

By Dave Roos

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It may seem like there are no secrets left about Diana, Princess of Wales, but we've unearthed some facts that may be new to you.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

Ah, the '90s. We're still watching this glorious decade's campy disaster flicks for the action scenes and nostalgia value. But accuracy was never their forte. Just for kicks, let's look at the science of "Twister," "Volcano" and more.

By Mark Mancini

"The spice must flow." Set in the far-flung future on a desert planet called Arrakis, Frank Herbert's "Dune" explores hero worship, environmentalism and other heavy topics. Test your knowledge of the 1965 novel and 2021 movie with our quiz.

By Mark Mancini

Antagonists. We need them to provide balance to the protagonists of our stories and myths. Because, really, what kind of world would it be if we all just got along?

By Oisin Curran

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From "Pacific Rim" to "The Godfather," these are some of the most beloved guy movies you can watch over and over. The post The Greatest Guy Movies Ever Made (Ranked By Goliath) appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

We here at Goliath are tired of hearing about critically acclaimed films. We're tired of hearing about box office results and Rotten Tomatoes scores, and we're tired of hearing about the astounding technical achievements of 21st-century visual effects artists. What we are interested in (at least for the duration of this article), are "Friday Night […] The post Perfect Films For A Friday Night appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

Well, it's that time of year again. Time for the airwaves to be flooded with Christmas movies. From It's A Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol to Elf, Home Alone and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, each year at this time, the same movies that are deemed to be classics of the Christmas genre are shown […] The post Beloved Movies That Take Place At Christmas Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Hollywood films thrive on life-changing scenes, and there's nothing more life-altering than, well, death. It won't shock you that some of the highest onscreen body counts are credited to war movies. But you might be surprised by some of the kill-frenzied facts in this quiz.

By Nathan Chandler

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In honor of the 25th 007 film, "No Time to Die," we're celebrating these 25 Bond Girls, whose looks all but gave them a license to kill.

By Oisin Curran

Although many studios have done crossovers between favorite franchises, no one has pushed it as much as Marvel, with 23 films and counting. See how much you know about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with our quiz.

By Mark Mancini

Often the focal point of a film will be the stars, but sometimes the selling factor will be who directed the film. The director is the one who creates the film and controls the artistic and dramatic elements, and no film can succeed without a director with talent and vision. These 13 directors have all […] The post The 13 Best Directors Of Modern Cinema appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

From "The Orphanage" to "Requiem For a Dream," the following 20 movies are worth checking out ... but probably only once.

By Devon Taylor (@DevonTaylor113)

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Join us as we highlight some legendary Hollywood's stuntmen and the roles that put them on the map. The post Legendary Hollywood Stuntmen And Their Famous Roles appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

Ever since Marvel Studios revealed the future of the MCU would introduce newcomers like the Eternals and Shang-Chi to the ranks, we couldn't help but reminisce about all the Marvel movies that led up to this moment. It got us thinking about our favorite movie, coolest fight scene, and tearful goodbyes, but most all, we […] The post Hidden Details You May Have Missed In The Marvel Movies appeared first on Goliath.

By Riley Jones (@moviemanjones)