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Josh Hartnett in Below
WATERLOGGED

‘Below’ Is Netflix‘s Shallow Attempt to Recreate ‘Jaws’

A small Newfoundland town is terrorized by a sea creature in Netflix’s “Below.”

Nick Schager

Anne Hathaway in The End of Oak Street.
DINO-MIGHT

Oscar Winner Proves She Can Do Anything With Bold New Swing

“The End of Oak Street” gives Anne Hathaway another summer win.

Nick Schager

(L-R): Bullseye and Jessie in Toy Story 5.
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND

‘Toy Story 5’ Gets Huge Buzz With Massive Opening

The film was made on a $250 million production budget.

Muskaan Arshad

Disclosure Day, directed by Steven Spielberg.
BEAMED UP

‘Disclosure Day’ Makes First Contact With Massive Opening

Starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, the story follows their attempt to deal with a cover-up of alien life.

Muskaan Arshad

Actor Sam Neill as Dr. Alan Grant, with Ariana Richards (left) and Joseph Mazzello (right) as Lex and Tim, in a scene from the film 'Jurassic Park', 1993.
‘I WAS CRUSHED’

Spielberg Reveals Mega-Star Who Turned Down ‘Jurassic Park’

A Hollywood icon turned down the role of Dr. Alan Grant before Sam Neill stepped in.

Tomas Thor

Steven Spielberg directing Jurassic Park.
‘I WAS CRUSHED’

Spielberg Reveals Mega-Star Who Turned Down ‘Jurassic Park’

A Hollywood icon turned down the role of Dr. Alan Grant before Sam Neill stepped in.

Tomas Thor

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A photo illo illustration of Disclosure Day
and Steven Spielberg.
TRUTH IS OUT THERE

Steven Spielberg’s Latest Is a Middle Finger to MAGA

He’s not known as a particularly political filmmaker. But the core message of Spielberg’s new movie is undeniable.

Barry Levitt

Steven Spielberg poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026.
CUT!

Spielberg Reveals He Was Rejected From Iconic Film Franchise

The filmmaking legend was turned down not once, but twice.

Ewan Palmer

Disclosure Day, directed by Steven Spielberg.
WE ARE NOT ALONE

Steven Spielberg’s Big Return to Aliens Fails to Take Flight

“Disclosure Day” resembles many of the director’s past films but can’t match their majesty.

Nick Schager

Stephen Soderbergh, John Lennon, Jaws, and Adam Driver in Star Wars
THE MASTER

They Killed His ‘Star Wars’ Film—Now He’s Aiming Even Higher

The Oscar-winning auteur discusses his latest gem, “The Christophers,” his failed “Star Wars” project, his embrace of AI, and his constant artistic evolution.

Nick Schager

HOLLYWOOD - FEBRUARY 25:  (L-R) Director Francis Ford Coppola, winner of Best Achievement in Directing for "The Departed" Martin Scorsese, directors Steven Spielberg and Geoge Lucas pose in the press room during the 79th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre on February 25, 2007 in Hollywood, California
TRIUMPHANT RETURN

Spielberg Remakes Film He Gave Up for ‘Schindler’s List’

The legendary director traded away this script to win his first directing Oscar.

Owen Mason-Hill

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