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  1. vulture lists
    A Guide to the (Surprisingly Big) Hasbro Cinematic UniverseWhat does the ending of Transformers: Rise of Beasts mean for the toy company’s future movies?
  2. wga strike
    10 Movies Impacted by Past Writers StrikesThe 1988 and 2007–8 WGA strikes wreaked havoc on the production of major movies. (Daniel Craig is not meant to be a star and a script doctor!)
  3. vulture lists
    Every Car Chase From the Fast & Furious Franchise, RankedPhysics are the greatest artistic liberty in the Fast & Furious franchise.
  4. endings
    Let’s Talk About the Cliffhanger Ending of Fast XHow will our heroes get out of this scrape?!
  5. vulture lists
    The 18 Most Outrageous Eurovision PerformancesFeather boas, sexy Roman soldiers, and yellow spandex.
  6. stunt awards
    18 Great Movies Directed by Stunt PerformersThere’s no storyteller quite like a stuntperson.
  7. house of gucci
    All the Fistfights, Heartbreaks, and Madness House of Gucci Left OutThe real Guccis’ family history is too messy for one movie to contain. We combed through three Gucci tell-alls to find what didn’t make it onscreen.
  8. backstories
    How Allen v Farrow Obtained Never-Before-Seen Home Videotapes and Lost Documents“There was a cover-up of mass proportion.”
  9. fact vs fiction
    Who’s Who in Judas and the Black Messiah: A Character GuideFrom William O’Neal to Fred Hampton, these are the real people and stories that make up Shaka King’s new movie about Black Panther history.
  10. fact vs fiction
    The True Events That Inspired Regina King’s One Night in MiamiCassius Clay, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown really did meet up in a Florida motel in 1964. Here’s what we know about that historic night.
  11. fight! fight! fight!
    Every Cobra Kai Fight You Need to RememberA refresher on the major physical confrontations, internal struggles, and personal beefs that will shape season three.
  12. vulture lists
    15 Modern Black-and-White Movies From Great DirectorsWith David Fincher’s Mank streaming on Netflix, we take a look at other filmmakers who have gone monochrome.
  13. mank
    What to Read, Watch, and Listen to If You’re Obsessed With Mank on NetflixThere’s a whole lot of Hollywood history to be consumed.
  14. in memoriam
    Where to Stream 25 of Sean Connery’s MoviesFor decades, the late Scot’s gruff charisma and dashing looks ruled the silver screen.
  15. the real story
    Who’s Who in The Trial of the Chicago 7: A Character GuideAaron Sorkin’s hippies, yippies, prosecutors, protesters, undercover cops, and more, explained.
  16. wait what
    We Asked a Marine Biologist to Explain Pistol Shrimp PowersEverything you need to know about the almighty crustacean at the center of Netflix’s new movie Project Power.
  17. results may vary
    The Absurd Superpowers of Netflix’s Project Power, ExplainedIncluding the formidable power of … pistol shrimp?
  18. adaptations
    The Biggest Changes HBO’s Plot Against America Makes to Philip Roth’s NovelThe ending is massively different.
  19. vulture guides
    A Handy Guide to Everything on Quibi Right NowSurely there’s something you’ll like?
  20. vulture lists
    Joe Exotic’s 12 Wildest YouTube VideosYes, the Tiger King has a chaotic YouTube presence.
  21. vulture lists
    Michael Bay’s 18 Best Action-Movie ScenesBreaking down the director’s penchant for explosions, Hummers, and American flags.
  22. the gold rush
    Who’s Who in Bombshell: A Character GuideCharlize Theron and Margot Robbie have both been nominated for Golden Globes for their portrayals of real and fictionalized women in the Fox newsroom.
  23. vulture lists
    13 Great Ensemble Whodunits to Watch After Knives OutEven more murder plots for you to figure out.
  24. the real story
    Who’s Who in The Irishman: A Character GuideThe most fascinating mobsters and significant bystanders in Martin Scorsese’s gangster movie, explained.
  25. vulture lists
    15 Essential Judy Garland PerformancesTechnicolor musicals, contemplative black-and-white dramas, and meta musical numbers.
  26. movies
    Where’d You Go, Bernadette: The Biggest Changes From the Book to the MovieMaria Semple’s novel versus Richard Linklater’s movie.
  27. vulture lists
    A Guide to Beatles-Inspired CinemaFrom The Rutles to Yesterday.
  28. vulture guides
    A Guide to Mark Hamill’s Colorful Non–Star Wars CareerWe’re not on Tatooine anymore.
  29. this magic moment
    Glenn Danzig Accidentally Made the Year’s Best Horror-ComedyVerotika is gory, horny, and absolutely hilarious. Someone better tell the Misfits front man he’s our new Ed Wood.
  30. adaptations
    Catch-22’s Biggest Changes From Page to ScreenThe creators behind Hulu’s new miniseries make some bold choices in condensing Joseph Heller’s 450-page satirical novel into six installments.
  31. deep dives
    How Netflix’s Mötley Crüe Movie Compares to the Band’s Wild Memoir, The DirtThe film version involves Pete Davidson, Machine Gun Kelly, and that time Ozzy Osbourne licked up his own urine.