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How Is “Nosferatu” Different From Later Vampire Films?

"Nosferatu" introduced the idea of vampire films, but is a very different story from the vampires we see on-screen today.

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What Made “Nosferatu” an Original “Cult” Film?

"Nosferatu" was almost burned out of existence following a copyright lawsuit from Bram Stoker's widow. Fortunately, the film was secretly preserved through the years and thus still…

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Who Is Negan and How Will “The Walking Dead” Be Changed by His Introduction?

The casting of Negan on AMC's "The Walking Dead" has finally been announced, bringing the most vicious villain from Robert Kirkman's comic book universe onto the small screen.

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What Is Known About “The Force Awakens” Characters General Hux and Kylo Ren?

New details about Kylo Ren and General Hux have been released, providing some insight into the motivations and personalities of "The Force Awakens" primary antagonists.

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Is “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” doing another Death Star with Starkiller Base?

What is Starkiller Base? How will it be used in the film? Hopefully it's more than just the latest iteration in the lineage of failed Death Star weapons.

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What impact did “A Hard Day’s Night” have on cinematography and composition?

"A Hard Day's Night" borrowed stylistic approaches from French New Wave cinema to create a piece of cinematic history that would influence pop culture for decades.

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How is “A Hard Day’s Night” a 90-minute commercial that became art?

"A Hard Day's Night" was commissioned to be little more than a long promotional video for upcoming Beatles music. It certainly served that purpose, but also became an iconic piece of…

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Why is “Empire Strikes Back” considered the best of the original trilogy?

Is "The Empire Strikes Back" definitively better than "A New Hope"? Why do most fans and critics make that claim?

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How does the real-life marriage of “The Good Wife” co-creators shape the show’s dialogue and outlook?

Michelle and Robert King, the real-life married couple who created "The Good Wife," know how to write witty banter between a husband and wife. Arguments, in both the legal and marital…

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In “Star Wars: A New Hope” did Han or Greedo shoot first? Why is it such a hot subject?

Han didn't just shoot first in "A New Hope" -- he was the only one who fired. But in later versions, adjustments to the scene made that fact untrue, spawning a whirlwind of rage from…

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Why was “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” originally released under another title?

George Lucas originally titled "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" simply as "Star Wars." After seeing the incredible and unexpected success of the film, the world of Star Wars…

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Why do we love “A Christmas Story” and its cynical view of the holiday?

"A Christmas Story" is an atypical Christmas film, but one that reflects the reality of the holiday through the eyes of a kid.

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