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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 11m

There are plenty of villains yet to be adapted for the big screen, but James Gunn's DC Universe will likely never have Superman take on this particular baddie.

Why Superman's Most Powerful Villain Will Probably Never Be In The Movies - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 30m

Wes Craven's original Scream is the best-regarded entry in the horror franchise, so why doesn't it have the highest Rotten Tomatoes score? Let's break it down.

Why The Best Scream Movie Doesn't Have The Franchise's Highest Rotten Tomatoes Score - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 42m

Sci-fi movies always take us to new worlds or focus on mind-bending concepts based in science. But these sci-fi movies were also ambitious in their filmmaking.

10 Most Ambitious Sci-Fi Movies Of All Time, Ranked - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 55m

One of Diane Keaton's best known roles was Kay Adams-Corleone in the Godfather movies, but she found her casting very strange.

Diane Keaton Named This 1972 Classic The Strangest Role Of Her Career - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 1h

Looking for some great sci-fi movies that you can stream for free? We've got a great collection of classics and modern favorites to watch right now.

12 Best Sci-Fi Movies Streaming For Free - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 1h

Stanley Kubrick's erotic thriller Eyes Wide Shut has a strange and unexpected connection to the historical drama, Downton Abbey.

Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut And Downton Abbey Share A Surprising Connection - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 1h

The new 4K UHD release of Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare includes the 3D finale of Freddy Krueger's death, as it was meant to be seen.

Horror Fans Can Finally See The True Version Of Freddy Krueger's Death [Exclusive] - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 1h

John Candy: I Like Me wouldn't have been the same without Dan Aykroyd, but the team behind the documentary almost missed their shot.

The Delightfully Strange Way Dan Aykroyd Agreed To Do The John Candy Documentary - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 2h

Peacemaker season 2 character Captain Triumph has origins in DC comics, but the show gives him a pretty big twist not everyone will be aware of.

Peacemaker Season 2 Features A Captain Triumph Twist Only Hardcore Comic Fans Noticed - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 2h

Everyone has to get the start somewhere, but one Yellowstone star's early career was spent appearing on some of the best shows on the Disney Channel.

A Yellowstone Star Appeared In Some Of Disney Channel's Best TV Shows - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 2h

Quentin Tarantino's comments about Stephen King's It are a lesson in why parroting the opinions of others about something you've never read is a bad look.

Quentin Tarantino's Stephen King Criticisms Literally Don't Make Sense - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 2h

The character Jared Harris plays in Kathryn Bigelow's nuclear war thriller A House of Dynamite follows in the footsteps of other roles he's played.

A House Of Dynamite's Most Shocking Moment Continues A Tragic Trend For Jared Harris - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 3h

Somehow, Jeff Bridges returned. We try to explain how and why Bridges' Tron character Fynn is back in the new sequel Tron: Ares.

Jeff Bridges' Tron: Ares Return Explained (To The Best Of Our Abilities) - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 3h

Should Scarlet Witch return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future, there's one famous Marvel Comics storyline that Elizabeth Olsen would like to avoid.

The Classic Marvel Comics Storyline Elizabeth Olsen Wants The MCU To Avoid - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 3h

Before she brought Sofia Falcone to life in The Penguin, Cristin Milioti appeared in a little-watched Marvel series on Hulu.

The Penguin Star Cristin Milioti Was Also In An Obscure Marvel Series - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 3h

Though all seems well when The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King draws to a close, Frodo has personal reasons for departing Middle-earth in the end.

Why Frodo Leaves Middle-Earth At The End Of The Lord Of The Rings - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 4h

It: Welcome to Derry looks to expand the world of one of Stephen King's scariest novels beyond the scope of the popular film adaptations.

Why HBO's It: Welcome To Derry Is Crucial Viewing For Fans Of Stephen King's Other Novels - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 4h

As much as the Marvel Zombies animated series has in common with the original comic books, it deliberately made a major change to the undead themselves.

The Major Change Marvel Zombies Made From The Comics (And Why) - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 4h

Adapting books told in the first person is difficult, but Netflix's take on The Woman in Cabin 10 is missing one of the best parts of the book.

The Woman In Cabin 10 Movie Is Missing One Crucial Element Of The Book - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 4h

How exhausting can a 50 pound parachute actually be? Well, for one Stargate SG-1 guest star, the sci-fi series left them with an injury.

Stargate SG-1's Commitment To Authenticity Ended Up Injuring A Famous Guest Star - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 5h

The Netflix adaptation of The Woman in Cabin 10 understandably took some creative liberties, but one change sadly doesn't work.

The Woman In Cabin 10 Makes One Major Change From The Book (And It Doesn't Quite Work) - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 6h

This lesser-known super-villain may yet make their Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Avengers: Secret Wars, if Marvel's comics are anything to go by.

The MCU Has Yet To Introduce One Of Marvel's Most Powerful And Rarely Used Characters - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 13h

House of Dynamite marks the long-awaited return of director Kathryn Bigelow, but that's not the only reason why the film deserves more than a streaming release.

There's One Major Downside To House Of Dynamite Streaming On Netflix - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 13h

Edgar Wright and his collaborators on The Running Man attended New York Comic Con to discuss the ins and outs of their much-anticipated Stephen King adaptation.

5 Things We Learned About Edgar Wright's The Running Man [NYCC] - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 13h

Playing Pennywise in the It movies changed Bill Skarsgård's life, but he was hesitant to return to the character for HBO's It: Welcome to Derry.

Why Bill Skarsgård Was Hesitant About Playing Pennywise In HBO's It: Welcome To Derry - SlashFilm

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