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The Biggest Superhero Sci-Fi Bomb of 2026 Is Officially a 30-Day Streaming Sensation

  • *Supergirl* has stayed in HBO Max’s US top ten for over 30 days.
  • It earned $126 million worldwide against a $170 million budget.
  • *The Housemaid* led the platform’s film rankings at the time.

*Supergirl* has become a streaming success after performing poorly at the box office, remaining among HBO Max’s ten most-streamed films in the US for more than 30 days. The contrast shows how a film that struggled in cinemas can find an audience later on streaming. The film, directed…

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The 8 Most Ambitious Gangster Movies of All Time, Ranked

  • The ranking focuses on ambition and epic scale.
  • Casino, Scarface and Pulp Fiction are among the films discussed.
  • Goodfellas is excluded as too personal and small-scale.

The article ranks eight gangster films for the scale and ambition of their storytelling, rather than claiming they are the genre’s greatest films. It argues that these movies stand out through sprawling worlds, distinctive styles and, often, long runtimes, while leaving out Goodfellas because it is comparatively personal…

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Miley Cyrus Tearfully Remembers Dolly Parton At Hollywood Bowl Concert, Performs ‘Jolene’

  • Cyrus remembered seeing Parton perform once at the Hollywood Bowl.
  • She said she missed her godmother and felt her presence.
  • Cyrus performed Parton’s “Jolene” during the concert.

Miley Cyrus paid an emotional tribute to her godmother Dolly Parton during a Hollywood Bowl concert, recalling that she had seen Parton perform live only once, at that same venue. Cyrus said she felt Parton’s presence and missed her, then performed Parton’s song “Jolene”. Cyrus recalled that Parton…

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The 1995 movie Ben Affleck crowned as “the greatest masterpiece”

  • Affleck called *Se7en* an underrated masterpiece.
  • He praised its construction and Fincher’s direction.
  • The film’s bleak ending helps make it memorable.

Ben Affleck has praised David Fincher’s 1995 thriller *Se7en* as an underrated masterpiece and one of cinema’s best-constructed films. His comments underline the film’s lasting reputation and its influence on an actor who later became a director himself. Affleck said the film is sometimes left off lists of…

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10 Thriller Movies That Are 10/10 Masterpieces

  • A list names 10 thrillers as masterpieces.
  • *Alien* blends science fiction and horror.
  • *Black Swan* explores obsession and artistic pressure.

The article praises 10 thrillers as “10/10” films, arguing that their gripping stories and lasting influence make them standouts across cinema history. It highlights how several helped shape the genres and filmmaking approaches that later works drew on. The supplied text discusses *Alien*, *Black Swan* and *Inception*. *Alien*…

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10 Great Noir Thrillers That Are Quietly Intense

  • Noir can be intense through restraint and atmosphere.
  • *In a Lonely Place* centres on a toxic relationship.
  • *No Country for Old Men* contrasts silence with sudden violence.

The article argues that noir thrillers can be intensely suspenseful without relying on fast pacing, constant shocks or loud action. It highlights films that build pressure through restraint, atmosphere and psychological tension, showing how quiet storytelling can make a thriller especially unsettling. Examples include *In a Lonely Place*,…

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In 1980, Donald Sutherland made an Oscar winning movie. After that, he “couldn’t get an audition”

  • *Ordinary People* was a major success, but Sutherland said auditions eluded him afterwards.
  • The film won Oscars, while Sutherland missed out on a nomination.
  • He also sought a role in a dance film, despite his imposing screen presence.

Despite the success of *Ordinary People* in 1980, Donald Sutherland said he could not get an audition for a year afterwards. His experience shows how quickly work can dry up in the film industry, even for an established actor fresh from a major hit. The film received six…

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‘Star Wars’ Box-Office Disappointment Officially Finds Redemption on Streaming

  • The film fell short of expectations at the box office.
  • It earned $345 million worldwide on a $165 million budget.
  • It is now among Disney+’s most-watched films globally.

The article says *The Mandalorian and Grogu* underperformed in cinemas but has found a large audience on Disney+. At the time of writing, nearly two months after its streaming debut, it was among the platform’s most-watched films worldwide, showing that its theatrical results did not reflect its streaming…

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Iconic 1980s Mojave Desert diner made famous by cult movie on the cusp of closing as Route 66 withers into hollowed-out husk on its 100th anniversary

  • Bagdad Cafe may close after years of falling business.
  • Its kitchen has been shut since the pandemic.
  • Fans helped fund repairs after a 2023 storm.

Bagdad Cafe, the Mojave Desert diner made famous by the 1987 cult film, is at risk of closing after the pandemic sharply reduced business. Its possible loss comes as Route 66 approaches its 100th anniversary, highlighting the difficulties facing places that depend on visitors to a historic highway.…

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The 1972 movie Robert Redford made against all odds: “We think we can”

  • Redford made *Jeremiah Johnson* for $3 million.
  • The studio doubted its appeal and marketing prospects.
  • The film sat unreleased for three and a half years.

Robert Redford and director Sydney Pollack made *Jeremiah Johnson* despite studio doubts about its budget and commercial appeal. Redford’s persistence helped bring the film to the screen and foreshadowed his later work supporting independent filmmakers through the Sundance Institute and festival. Redford said the film was made for…

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