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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

While the horror genre may not always command a huge amount of respect, it is a genre that boasts many of the greatest filmmakers of all-time. It is incredibly challenging to thrill and scare people through film, and all of these fantastic horror directors were able to do this in their own unique and distinctive […] The post The 12 Greatest Horror Directors Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

Over the years, there have been hundreds, perhaps thousands of different cartoon series that appeared both on television screens and in movies, but few are as well-known and influential as the cartoon classic Looney Tunes (and its sister series Merrie Melodies). This animated series, produced by Warner Bros, ran from 1930 to 1969, during the […] The post 10 Incredible Facts About Looney Tunes appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

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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

One of the biggest obstacle the Harry Potter film conversions had to overcome was finding room for the lengthy content of the novels in a feature-length film.

By Colin Anderson

From Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase to Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Will Farrell and Tina Fey, just to name a few, Saturday Night Live has launched the careers of many famous comedians and performers. But for every cast member (or writer) who breakouts from SNL and achieves superstardom, there are plenty of others who failed miserably […] The post 10 Stars Who Bombed As ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Members appeared first on Goliath.

By Goliath Team

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Is it possible — just maybe — that spoilers don't actually (spoiler!) spoil all the fun?

By Oisin Curran

The wintertime success of "The Force Awakens" prompted studios to shift the next Star Wars film to a holiday release. Will this happen more often?

By Chris Opfer

Who hasn’t dreamt of doing everything a spider can? Well, sorry to be bearer of bad news, but it turns out that it’s scientifically impossible for someone to be Spider-Man…and it has everything to do with our stupid bodies. As everyone knows, Marvel Comics’ Spider-Man is able to leap and bound up walls much like […] The post A Real Spider-Man Could Never Exist, According to Science appeared first on Goliath.

By Nick Steinberg

Tony's a guy, right? Was Emmy even a real person? And surprise, the Beard Awards have nothing to do with facial hair. Learn the secrets behind awards' names.

By Laurie L. Dove

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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

We have all fantasized about what we would have in our mansions if we were rich and famous or won the lottery, such as swimming pools, a movie theater or a basketball court. But anyone who has seen MTV Cribs will have been stunned at some of the ridiculous things that celebrities spend their fortune […] The post 10 Ridiculous Things Celebrities Have In Their Mansions appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

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

The "Star Wars" universe is loaded with background characters, but few work harder than the droids. So many of these mechanical marvels toil thanklessly in the background, while the likes of C-3PO, R2-D2 and BB-8 get all the glory.

By Nathan Chandler

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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

Some of the best movies of all time have been based on great books. Whether it is From Here To Eternity by author James Jones or, more recently, No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. Great books provide wonderful source material for screenwriters and directors to develop into films. However, some of the best […] The post 10 Great Books That Have Never Been Made Into Movies appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Late night talk shows are an extremely competitive genre of television. Networks often have rivalries, and will try to take viewers away from other talk shows to come watch their own, so being successful and standing out among the rest of the pack is not an easy feat. The host of the show is often […] The post The Net Worth of The Richest Late Night Talk Show Hosts appeared first on Goliath.

By Kale Havervold

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

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

By Maria Trimarchi

At this point in time, there’s probably not much use in complaining about product placement in movies. The battle has been lost and product placements are now ubiquitous in films. Marketers invest heavily to get their products featured in popular movies or to have movie characters hold up their product for a few seconds. Filmmakers […] The post The 10 Worst Movie Product Placements Ever appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

A blockbuster with popcorn and a soda has been a cinema standard for years. But to keep audiences coming to theaters, theaters are exploring new ways to up their game.

By Nathan Chandler

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

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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