Erik Barnes
Contributing since April, 2019
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Head-Scratching Movie Endings We're Still Arguing About
Many movie endings are straightforward, leaving us with a sense of closure without confusion or debate. This article is not about those movies.
32 Major Movie Roles That Ruined the Actor's Life
There are many reasons why actors take a certain role. The money was good, the character was interesting, or the part could be a leap to the big time. Yet sometimes, a single role can destroy your life.
Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Your Favorite 80s Teen Movies
In the 1980s, teen movies thrived by providing laughs, love, heartbreak, and sometimes a werewolf basketball player. But what happened behind the scenes of your favorite 80s teen classic?
The 30 Worst Remakes in Hollywood History
Hollywood is filled to the brim with reboots, reimaginings, and remakes of successful, beloved films and TV shows of the past. However, in many cases, it’s best to leave the originals alone.
The 30 Biggest Movies of All Time, Ranked
There’s no business like show business. Movies are one of the biggest forms of entertainment around, pulling in $48 billion in ticket sales in 2017. Every now and then, a single hit movie can rake in billions of dollars on its own.
The Craziest Alternate Endings to Famous Films
A lot of things can change when you’re making a movie, even the ending. New inspiration, poor planning, test audiences, or just one person saying, “This is a bad idea,” can change a creator’s mind on how to finish off their story.
Actors Who Got Stuck Playing the Same Role Over and Over
There are several talented actors in Hollywood, but many get pigeonholed into playing the same type of character over and over again, either because they're so good at radiating a certain personality or because of their outstanding performance as one specific character.
Kids Movies That Are Way Darker Than You Realized
Plenty of the movies your parents plopped you down in front of as a kid had some surprisingly dark moments, such as sudden, shocking violence, or plots that become bone-chilling when you think too hard about them.
30 "Bad" Movies that Are Actually Great
We all have a movie that is cheesy, corny, or downright bad that we secretly enjoy watching, no matter what the critics say.