Movies & Film

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

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

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

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