Movies & Film

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

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 & Zach Taras

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

"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

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

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