Movies & Film

We’ve spoken before about how there’s a satisfying feeling that comes with watching a good documentary; the feeling of learning while being entertained is becoming rarer and rarer, which is why we here at Goliath have taken the time to research and draw attention to 10 documentaries that will absolutely, undoubtedly and assuredly blow your […] The post 10 Shocking Documentaries That Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

Michael Jordan has inspired millions of people to play basketball, and this includes all of this generation’s best stars. In the discussion of the greatest of all time, he is the first name thrown into the ring and he is always the one that the latest greats are compared to. Those who were fortunate enough […] The post 10 Fascinating Facts About Michael Jordan appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

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

In most films, you will see good overcome evil. This will usually see the protagonist of the film possess heroic qualities (courage, morality, selflessness, etc.) These characters can be dull and transparent, which is why the antihero character is such a fascinating one. The antihero is a protagonist that is flawed and does not possess […] The post The 11 Greatest Antiheroes In Movie History appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

If an animated movie is made of moving images that tell a story and introduce a unique character, then it's hard to name the father of animation. We'll introduce you to a few fathers, though.

By Debra Ronca

Remember when 3-D glasses were made of cardboard and red and blue lenses? They've gotten a pretty major upgrade – and there is more change to come.

By Debra Ronca

A good movie transports you to another universe. But what if that universe is so authentic it's visually jarring? Step into the debate about hyper-real high frame rate films!

By Debra Ronca

It's a quaint notion that taking in a motion picture is an inexpensive way to pass the evening. Contemporary theaters charge big bucks for blockbuster experiences -- but why?

By Debra Ronca

We associate IMAX movies with big, immersive experiences -- and pay higher prices for the tickets. So does screen size impact our optimal optical enjoyment?

By Debra Ronca

In the golden age of cinema, it was an honor to don an usher's formal uniform and report to work. Times have certainly changed -- and the job has, too.

By Debra Ronca

Nothing seems to capture people’s attention like the death of a well-known celebrity. And when the celebrity dies in a bizarre way or under suspicious circumstances, people pay even more attention. News channels, websites and Twitter feeds go crazy with every development involving a celebrity death. From Princess Diana to Whitney Houston and everyone in-between. […] The post 10 Bizarre Celebrity Deaths appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

If a movie stalls out in the process of being made, it's said to be in "development hell." What does the term mean, and how does it happen?

By Debra Ronca

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

Stories, by design, generally leave out details to better serve their narrative direction. These missing details leave it up to the audience to fill in the blanks with their own imaginations. Leaving it up to the audience has given rise to countless popular fan theories over the years. Most of these theories are a bit […] The post Fan Theories That Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on Goliath.

By Nick Steinberg

Moviemaking is not a profession without its own dangers, but for all the fake gore and dismemberment in the movies, there are tragic true tales of filming gone wrong.

By Christine Venzon

Method acting is one way that actors and actresses get into character. This approach is considered one of the best in Hollywood. However, it takes a lot of off-screen preparation. It typically requires actors and actresses to transform themselves physically for roles. They will develop the same mannerisms and body language and some will even […] The post 7 Most Extreme Method Actors & Actresses appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Steve Jobs was many things: technological genius, eccentric billionaire, master marketer, and notable jerk. Like most people, he was not all good, and certainly not all bad. He helped revolutionize the world of personal computers and mobile phones. He also did a bunch of things that made people believe that “Think different” was more of […] The post 13 Examples Of Steve Jobs Being Crazy appeared first on Goliath.

By Devon Taylor (@DevonTaylor113)

Some celebrities are just so beloved that many people can’t handle it when they die. Diehard fans claim to see these celebrities out and about even though their deaths and funerals were well publicized. Others have claimed that these celebrities staged their deaths because they wanted out of the spotlight. It’s probably safe to say that some […] The post 7 Dead Celebrities Who Are Rumored To Be Alive appeared first on Goliath.

By Cate Willikers

Nicholas Cage has worked pretty steadily throughout his career, which is how he was able to accumulate so many things. Several years ago, he found himself in some pretty hot water when the taxman came knocking on the door one of his many mansions. He found out that he owed more than $6 million in […] The post 9 Craziest Things Nicolas Cage Wasted His Money On appeared first on Goliath.

By Cate Willikers

Stop-motion animation takes on its own unique charm when it's done with building blocks such as Lego bricks. In fact, there's an entire culture of filmmaking built around this niche style.

By Bernadette Johnson

Explosions! Car chases! Shootouts! Action films regularly burst from the screen with stunts and pyrotechnics, but we think a few have led the way, guns ablazing. Did your favorite make the list?

By Ed Grabianowski

Same colors. Same images. Same poses. Why does Hollywood stick to the tried-and-true for the movie posters adorning your local theater?

By Bambi Turner

From "The Shining" to "The Shawshank Redemption," from Hogwarts to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, find out how establishing shots immerse audiences in movies' settings.

By Bambi Turner

Often thought of as the place where bad movies go to die, direct-to-DVD films have become increasingly less about the quality, as Hollywood tries meeting the changing demands of how audiences view movies.

By Bambi Turner