Mike McGranaghan

Netflix has developed a reputation for making the kinds of movies that major studios no longer want to, either because of challenging subject matter or the project isn't an obvious commercial blockbuster. Fans of the streaming service embrace those things, enjoying the ability to watch...

The French Documentary '9/11' Started Out As The Story Of A Rookie Firefighter Learning The Ropes, So They Were Filming When The Planes Hit

Casting is a tricky business. Many times, writers and/or directors have a particular actor in mind from the conception of the project.

Lots of movies have deleted scenes. It's a basic part of the process that stuff gets trimmed because it doesn't work, slows down the pace, or is simply not needed. Including those scenes on DVD and Blu-ray has become a common practice, letting viewers see what was filmed but not used. Directors...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition wherein a person continues to experience the effects of a traumatic experience long after that experience is over.

Cinema history is filled with unforgettable sex scenes . Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze doing pottery in Ghost . William Hurt throwing a chair through

The Terrifier's gore quickly became legendary in the horror genre. The original, about a murderous clown named Art, gained infamy for its outrageous violence, and The Terrifier 2 was so gory that there were reports of people fainting and throwing up at showings of the film. The first two entries...

We're only about a fraction of the way through the 21st century, but several movies have already established themselves as modern classics. While some films are fortunate enough to connect with the right audience at the right time, others fall through the cracks, despite being just as good. For...

Flashbacks are a fairly common storytelling device in films. Less common are extended flashback movies.

It's got to be difficult to be an author and have Hollywood turn one of your books into a movie. If they get it right, the result can be magic. If not, it must surely feel like a creative violation. Over the decades, there have been plenty of authors who disparaged what they perceived as...