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The 2000 remake of the ‘70s UK crime classic was meant to help reinvent Sylvester Stallone for the 21st century. It may have kept him stuck in time.

The world of dog shows provided the fodder for Christopher Guest’s most inspired mockumentary, unleashed 25 years ago.

The feature film sequel to the cult TV series “Firefly” is a product of a different era in more ways than one.

The back-to-school movie as we know it was born with Harold Lloyd’s collegiate comedy. We take a look back at the touchdown run that comprises the film’s final, triumphant scene.

David Fincher’s brilliant serial-killer drama Seven debuted 30 years ago. Since then, it has inspired dozens of rip-offs, popular movie tropes, and entire genres.

In honor of his 100th birthday on September 8th, we revisit the late-career passion project that gave Peter Sellers one of his best roles

Hammer Films brought Nigel Kneale’s signature character to movie screens 70 years ago, paving the way for its own hallowed place in popular culture.

Lycanthropy runs in the family in two very different werewolf films unleashed 40 years ago this month.

Robert Rodriguez’s sophomore feature is gritty, sweaty and stained with blood. It’s also packed with good-looking people… yes, even Quentin Tarantino.

This 1985 musical drama has a place of importance in American indie cinema that you might not guess from its current low profile.

The rapturous response to “Mortal Kombat II”’s red-band trailer is evidence that the original 1995 adaptation’s maximalist approach is how you bring such a game to the big screen.