Movies
Lights, camera, action. This collection provides movie reviews, awards season guides, and roundups, plus articles about the history of the industry, how to make your own movies, and much more.
![Anthony Daniels as C-3PO and Kenny Baker as R2-D2 in a scene from the 1983 film 'Return of the Jedi'](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/tmQrI8aF-ksvEDybz6fVkIhIgpE=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-607402354-15872766604f44f797449919527bc5de.jpg)
Matte Painting in Film: From Paint to Digital
![blaxploitation film "Coffy"](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/6exgoJLr6FEdiOzqgwJF4-BJkj0=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-507055033-f97923a27e664d5a825fa926d5c0ebf1.jpg)
Exploitation Film: Grindhouse, Blaxploitation, and Other Genres
![1954-Director Alfred Hitchcock](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/H6l1iIztdYB6i9L3ZLIefDgeEG8=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-526903546-c5f7308f4e9844b888da510657de03b0.jpg)
The Auteur Theory: Definition and Famous Auteur Directors
![](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/So_5avNxB2J-g3rOPBo-nt8cgiE=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-515356748-196ec5b0947d4d028e31e818b26cc773.jpg)
Film Aspect Ratio: The History of Widescreen Movies
![This Is Spinal Tap](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/W5CsbBi39xJAYk8oWYC6fNURexE=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/ThisIsSpinalTap-5c906afbc9e77c0001ff0b62.jpg)
What Is a Mockumentary?
![Katharine Smoking](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/FLAogcZmRKcsLoGEfthb5-hbX2Y=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/katharine-smoking-3168943-5c8ac54146e0fb00015557fd.jpg)
Katharine Hepburn Biography: Classic Hollywood's Independent Star
![The Greatest Showman](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/Pq2LK7d5TGHOCgH9ZcuuPIqUFqQ=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/HughJackman-5c1efba646e0fb000155646a.jpg)
What Makes a Movie a Sleeper Hit?
![Roddy McDowall in costume for the 1968 film 'Planet of the Apes'](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/SLEympE0zLqzVOq6hM7zIWs0Iq0=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/roddydowell-5c48b67d46e0fb0001dbef80.png)
Biography of Roddy McDowall, Planet of the Apes Star
![Sandra Dee](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/5OVOc4ed-D1etbzVszO88N5jt1s=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/sandra-dee-5adfd718fa6bcc00372f1592.jpg)
The Life of Sandra Dee, Actress and Teen Icon
![](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/CG9U9PIUT-DjCK5mZvbGVm8vdTs=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-607405214-5bea156e46e0fb00265f83a7.jpg)
Biography of Sylvester Stallone: Rocky, Rambo, and Beyond
![Bela Lugosi](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/pvthXeB3kYyJUCzABbRK2OaBlOA=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/bela-lugosi-5ae2e4ba0e23d900399d9adc.jpg)
The Life of Bela Lugosi: Hollywood's Most Famous Dracula
![Anthony Perkins](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/EOxxTP8A-FckG6b7MNdflwk4CPM=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/anthony-perkins-5abcde76c673350036d9510b.jpg)
Biography of Anthony Perkins
![Catherine Deneuve in Belle de jour](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/11JpDRumvWwqMPSYOqTaaLPqF18=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/catherine-deneuve-in-belle-de-jour-526896894-5b0f0789ba6177003652fe3d.jpg)
Profile of Catherine Deneuve, Iconic French Actress
![George Burns](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/UYJEV7M3FGCHx-yf_iAAg1i737A=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/george-burns-5adf65bb8e1b6e0037f25a3b.jpg)
Biography of George Burns
![Hollywood](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/yF3WLpvQLYdF5_PUg1Xv-FM_sTY=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-505591087-56d873fd3df78c5ba022e95b.jpg)
The History of Hollywood's Major Movie Studios
![The Wizard of Oz](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/5g52mtWWQL8WU32kPmOg6obwZQc=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/TheWizardofOz-59e3ff310d327a0010ddedc5.jpg)
How Movies Went From Black and White to Color
![](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/_NhzQ1BWHVUpbwWx7BfQ8PpV3nk=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-918719232-5b4be00ec9e77c0037158a0c.jpg)
The 10 Most Famous Movie Critics of All Time
![Vince Vaughn](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/DoMbwLT_8gHMxSi4gdjpBFWLcCw=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-71207540-d1782c24aefd4569a908fd9fee8da889.jpg)
Vince Vaughn Talks About "The Break-Up"
![Lovely little sibling enjoying movie at home joyfully.](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/zjlhiDWcYi90z2TupNkcvd_dUOo=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/lovely-little-sibling-enjoying-movie-at-home-joyfully--1128796612-4f81f4c9130d4b7f828af7be74e57e39.jpg)
Top 12 Valentine's Day Movies for Families and Kids
!["Chicago" movie soundtrack cover](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/lM4XCL4IOPRqQ73_3cr9z7x_FVM=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/chicago-movie-soundtrack-album-cover-58b8ab155f9b58af5c53f7ea.jpg)
Who Sings What on the "Chicago" Movie Soundtrack?
![Walley World](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/AciNuVTojyg2yr3I0TI-2vjekR8=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Walley-World-57bb63bf5f9b58cdfd32c7f0.jpg)
What's the Deal with Walley World?
![The Possession](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/kgd-WQ2lWQjjwjissSqg7bljGlo=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/The_Possession_3-58b8aa915f9b58af5c52a1e2.jpg)
Is the Movie 'The Possession' Based on True Events?
![Filming Begins On Trainspotting 2](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/S4kEye6ZKE-YqU-g-KN2feiuTiY=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/filming-begins-on-trainspotting-2-530651306-37ce56f6f1424dd7ae95431ec9cd0dd3.jpg)
Film Crew Jobs - What Do the People in Movie Credits Actually Do?
Lightsaber Colors: Where They Come From and What They Mean
![Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix attend the gala premiere of 'Walk The Line.'](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/_FrwyfAov0PWHWDkCTBVRKqRX-0=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/tiff-gala-for--walk-the-line--55396629-597f52156f53ba001156961a.jpg)
Interview: Reese Witherspoon Talks About 'Walk the Line'
![Women laughing in a movie theater](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/EL1qoX0k0Vk7QebxL9huhDUaKXk=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/movietheaerflashpop-5c698be546e0fb00019171db.jpg)
What Is a "Black Comedy" Movie?
![The cover of the Mamma Mia! soundtrack](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/aquU7tnW2Fotv1v5rOvzNpFCBIg=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/MM-_CD_cover-58b8ab8e5f9b58af5c551998.jpg)
Who Sings What on the 'Mamma Mia!' Movie Soundtrack?
![Jockey riding a horse in a horse race](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/5_eGOWt5PXrveQPWhiXXvzhdXgs=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/jockey-riding-a-horse-in-a-horse-race-79190473-59b996b69abed500111dcca9.jpg)
The 6 Best Horse Racing Movies of All Time
![Smiling couple outside sunny movie theater](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/vpKomjkqu49zmlaD62fmb0l7VjM=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-678400899-5b196ca4119fa80036fa2517.jpg)
A List of Groundbreaking Interracial Romance Films
![2001: A Space Odyssey](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/fQ6MGJXOHr8HS6_ZBjwcJaaRqyw=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/2001-5b39252646e0fb005b53ca78.jpg)
The 15 Most Important Movies of the 1960s
![Dreamgirls movie poster](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/G_4D6nkk9oU52DPnnjGD1CGXvvQ=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/dreamgirls_cd-56b2f5de3df78cdfa004650f.jpg)
Who Sings What on the 'Dreamgirls' Movie Soundtrack?
![King Of Sparta](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/EuALj-xPM4dx0j-GoHKju0b9F_c=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/FCJG300-0088-58bae0273df78c353c5e4f0d.jpg)
300 Photo Gallery
![Wild Hogs](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/EU3rAJTVn02wgc9-seBb6PFrpFY=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/WildHogs-58c980f33df78c3c4f545f99.jpg)
Why Disney Put the Brakes on 'Wild Hogs 2'
![Adore film poster](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/uPFP3sWHDfdHsGn114eSFqMTZiQ=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/adore-5c66ed8646e0fb00012fada7.jpg)
Xavier Samuel Discusses "Adore"
![Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn pose for cameras at a promotional event.](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/8kojTCyesR24Red7BlxUKilAR5Y=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-465227352-5c78a65646e0fb00019b8d85.jpg)
Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, and Peter Billingsley Are a Power Trio
![Channing Tatum](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/jW2h0rpFiF3_8PW6ohiuPE8Ixlc=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/channingtatumstep1-56b187ea3df78cdfa0021ed9.jpg)
Interview: Channing Tatum Steps It Up for 'Step Up'
![Aliens](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/bfF-mKK9bMlPr0nBgWV0TUkkPyU=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Aliens-58dd61773df78c516214804a.jpg)
The History of the 'Alien' Franchise
![Lena Headey appears at a press event for the movie '300' wearing a black strapless dress and a short, dark hairstyle.](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/ukyKENW9D0Nq2F5T1ePXq7puVRA=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-476691929-7989bc036beb4c59aaa0878cb4fc8d0a.jpg)
Exclusive Interview with Lena Headey, the Queen of '300'
![Live Free or Die Hard](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/ipAaqL2BRlxR6tJ58EOwx9GSCOM=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/live-free-5c738ed2c9e77c000149e51f.jpg)
R-Rated Movies Cut to PG-13 by Studios
![Boy lying on floor at home watching TV](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/8vbNomhITuucBG1btUhFNhoOGFc=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/84183398-56a5754a3df78cf772887302.jpg)
Options for Getting Filtered/Edited Movies and Television
![Keri Russell Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/D61fn0YVREZFiqReIe3Ds_WgZc0=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-690304876-59d8d56403f40200108e95eb.jpg)
Interview: Scott Speedman Talks About 'Underworld'
![Rocky Horror Picture Show](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/JpuYTR4sb_Xq48d-HyNYnd747N8=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/RockyHorror-5a3b13d2c7822d0037184cb3.jpg)
What Makes a Movie a “Cult” Film?
![Special Screening of Touchstone Pictures' 'Stick It'](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/UgpxJy00oFQnh8VubLzSHNpd8u0=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/special-screening-of-touchstone-pictures---stick-it--115014386-5c4fa95cc9e77c0001380560.jpg)
Interview: Actress Missy Peregrym on Gymnastics Movie 'Stick It'
!['Music and Lyrics' New York City Premiere - Red Carpet](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/7jr0cD8OypGMxVFfq2BixY6SUpw=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/-music-and-lyrics--new-york-city-premiere---red-carpet-83761928-5afb8ca60e23d90037e2c5e8.jpg)
Hugh Grant Sings and Dances His Way Through 'Music and Lyrics'
![](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/M2qBXtmHM_3Dwy2Rr_S5ZmHpC-Y=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/HisGirlFriday-5a514f6447c26600364597d3.jpg)
What Is a Screwball Comedy?
![Country Strong - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/2s4yhLaHTy4EMy8Dcu0r6UOEqk4=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/mrhedlunddotcom_csost-56b2f6963df78cdfa004659d.jpg)
'Country Strong' Songs: Performers on the Movie Soundtrack
![Scene from The Hangover movie](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/hCMrkaCjJ6_ZYXJ-T1izS89onnc=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/the-hangover-the-wolfpack-with-baby-carlos-56b2f6333df78cdfa0046550.jpg)
The Best Movie Quotes From 'The Hangover'
![Avatar](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/I28a84kflc1951Y--UxNbhLzrs0=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Avatar-56916f783df78cafda81a1ed.jpg)
The History of 3-D Movies
![](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/TwNgmVgCadCYeh14oPi9IfFErxE=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/TheMummy2017-590a3cbc3df78c928347a17b.jpg)
The Best Mummy Movies of All Time
![The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/7TrYx7EAlhMsAF78-xObzDxoi0I=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/the-63rd-annual-golden-globe-awards---press-room-56603037-5afb2ee3c0647100365c54c1.jpg)
Who Sings What on the 'Walk the Line' Movie Soundtrack?
![UK - 'The Pursuit of Happyness' Premiere In London](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/V-vtoW6DCQPL3b78uxMFcLIAFQs=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/uk----the-pursuit-of-happyness--premiere-in-london-539719954-5b0ee71dff1b7800367587ee.jpg)
Will Smith Talks About "The Pursuit of Happyness"
![Samuel L Jackson in "Black Snake Moan."](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/4BmUJsAAatXm6CjxJmCoagFrsi4=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/blacksnakemoanpic2-56b1a60d5f9b58def9c70698.jpg)
Samuel L Jackson Talks 'Black Snake Moan,' Guitar, and Christina Ricci
![Unstoppable movie poster starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/B-Fzs_T5Dk3g0W7I90HBDH513X4=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/unstoppable-poster-56b281e83df78cdfa003eb5c.jpg)
Is the Movie 'Unstoppable' Based on a True Story?
![Colin Farrell](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/iUJxN6q1Tx4lfofVA_VxxEAKx-U=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-527655596-572a0a5d5f9b589e34b2680b.jpg)
Who Are the 10 Best Irish Actors?
![Swimming with Sharks](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/NthqxNqjEKNqMnIVZua_IWs08XY=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/swimmingwithsharks-5728c6c43df78ced1fceece1.jpg)
Top 10 Bad Bosses in Movies
![Michael Caine as Alfred in the 2005 hit, Batman Begins.](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/Xa-sUfOu7JuNhUxmF9wjUJdic1I=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/BD-3487-56b2f63a3df78cdfa0046556.jpg)
Interview: Michael Caine Talks 'The Dark Knight' and Heath Ledger's Joker
![Spiderman swinging from bridge](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/DaCge-mrt37e48GOPv5hm5C7G94=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/6976459920_ebfc039616_o-595d36065f9b58843f1902a5.jpg)
How Did Spider-Man End Up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
![Shia LaBeouf stars in The Greatest Game Ever Played](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/Ij4UBCRbrL_IBSEwE5G39xmHaHk=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/greatestshialabeouf-56b155cd5f9b58def9c6378f.jpg)
Shia LaBeouf Talks About "The Greatest Game Ever Played"
![Theresa Palmer, Daniel Radcliffe at the December Boys Los Angeles Premiere](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/kDPdIVvOdePM5_B4hTevnwL-fYo=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-76563742-5a32b86aaad52b003636c2ff.jpg)
Teresa Palmer Discusses December Boys and Daniel Radcliffe
![Watchmen Soundtrack cover](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/_IVXlXCMj7XEPlVsvqXv3tBYwOU=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/watchmensoundtrack-56b21dd53df78cdfa00364c2.jpg)
What Songs Appear on the 'Watchmen' Movie Soundtrack?
![Hayden Panettiere Racing Stripes](https://www.liveabout.com/thmb/VjTBu1ex1Jk_zypQ9HfR0Eo3Lug=/219x146/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/haydenracing1-56b126693df78cdfa0002bb8.jpg)
Interview: Hayden Panettiere Discusses "Racing Stripes"