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The 1962 John Wayne movie that inspired Steven Spielberg’s biggest hit: “The high watermark”

  • Spielberg named *Hatari!* as a key *Jurassic Park* influence.
  • He admired its depiction of humans facing nature.
  • *Jurassic Park* prioritised spectacle over the novel’s horror.

Steven Spielberg cited the 1962 John Wayne film *Hatari!* as the main inspiration for *Jurassic Park*, calling it the “high watermark” for depicting humans confronting nature. The connection helps explain why Spielberg’s blockbuster emphasises visual spectacle and adventure, despite the darker, more horror-focused elements of Michael Crichton’s novel.…

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Godzilla’s New Sci-Fi Epic Officially Lands Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

  • Godzilla Minus Zero scores 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, entering 2027 Oscars conversation
  • Nearly matches predecessor's 99%, which won Best Visual Effects Academy Award
  • North American release scheduled for 6 November 2026

Godzilla Minus Zero has earned a near-perfect 96% Rotten Tomatoes score following its debut at the New York Film Festival, entering the 2027 Oscars race. The sci-fi sequel is hoping to replicate the success of its predecessor, Godzilla Minus One, which won the Academy Award for Best Visual…

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Officially Sets Digital Release in October

  • Digital release is set for 6 October 2026.
  • Physical editions are due on 17 November.
  • A subscription streaming date is still unconfirmed.

*Spider-Man: Brand New Day* will be available to buy or rent digitally from 6 October 2026, following its cinema release on 31 July. The article says the film has been a major box-office success, and the digital release gives viewers a chance to watch it at home. Tom…

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One of the Best WWII Horror Movies of the Last 10 Years Is Leaving Peacock

  • *Overlord* is leaving Peacock in the United States.
  • The war-horror film remains available on Paramount+ there.
  • It holds an 82% critics’ score and has a cult following.

*Overlord*, a J.J. Abrams-produced war-horror film, is leaving Peacock in the United States, ending its latest streaming run there. The film follows American paratroopers in Nazi-occupied France shortly before D-Day, whose mission to destroy a radio transmitter leads them to a secret laboratory beneath a church. Julius Avery…

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The two hit 1990s movies John Cusack refused to star in: “I saw them and didn’t like them”

  • Cusack passed on *Indecent Proposal* and *Sleeping with the Enemy*.
  • He said he chose roles according to his own taste.
  • *Con Air* and *Grosse Pointe Blank* helped revive his career.

John Cusack turned down roles in two successful early-1990s films, *Indecent Proposal* and *Sleeping with the Enemy*. He later told the *LA Times* that he had declined projects he had seen and disliked, saying he was content with his tastes and did not need to chase money. Cusack…

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A movie recommendation for each song on Lana Del Rey’s ‘Born to Die’

  • Born to Die album designed to evoke cinema through its production and lyrical content
  • Each track pairs with a specific film reflecting shared thematic elements and aesthetics
  • Del Rey deliberately references movies and romanticises complex, often troubling relationships

Lana Del Rey's debut album Born to Die is noted for its cinematic quality, with each track evoking a distinct film. The article pairs specific movies with songs from the album, drawing on the visual and thematic elements Del Rey incorporates into her music and the album's overall…

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Matthew Macfadyen leads BBC Cold War thriller as George Smiley returns

  • Matthew Macfadyen revives George Smiley for new BBC/MGM+ Cold War spy series
  • Eight-part *Legacy of Spies* adapts Le Carré classics with major ensemble cast
  • Production wrapped; filming took place across Czech Republic, UK and Germany

Filming has wrapped on the BBC and MGM+ series *Legacy of Spies*, marking the return of John le Carré's iconic spymaster George Smiley to television. Two-time Emmy and BAFTA winner Matthew Macfadyen takes on the role—last seen on screen in Gary Oldman's acclaimed performance in *Tinker Tailor Soldier…

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Elizabeth Holmes Says She Was “Silenced for a Long Time” Ahead of ‘You Can See Everything’ Release

  • Holmes says she is fighting to prove her innocence from prison.
  • She has served 1,216 days of an 11-year sentence.
  • A documentary about her is due in cinemas on 16 October.

Elizabeth Holmes has posted from prison that she was “silenced for a long time” and is fighting to prove her innocence and return to her family. Her message comes weeks before the release of a documentary about her, drawing renewed attention to the former Theranos founder’s conviction and…

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The 6 Best Martial Arts Movies Released Since 2000, Ranked

  • The article ranks six notable martial arts films released since 2000.
  • Its examples range from comic fantasy to historical action.
  • The excerpt covers three films and omits the complete ranking.

Collider’s article ranks six martial arts films released since 2000, presenting them as standout examples of the genre’s choreography, action and storytelling. The selection spans comedy, historical drama and hard-hitting crime action, showing how varied martial arts cinema can be. The supplied text discusses *Kung Fu Hustle*, praising…

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Re-Release In Works With Extra Footage – The Dish

  • Sony planning theatrical re-release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with Rosario Dawson's cut scene restored
  • Film has grossed $2.495 billion worldwide, making it Sony's highest-grossing film
  • Re-release follows successful Avengers: Endgame reissue; no specific date announced yet

Sony is preparing a theatrical re-release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the highest-grossing film at the domestic box office, which will feature additional footage including a previously cut scene with actress Rosario Dawson as character Claire Temple. Dawson, who appeared in various Marvel television series, had previously mentioned…

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