Andrew McGowan
73 articles published since August 04, 2022
This Classic Western Turned a Beloved Hollywood Hero Into a Vicious Monster
He was America's on-screen father figure, and Sergio Leone turned him into a terrifying villain.
Stephen King's Sweet Voice Cameo in a Rom-Com Shows a Different Side to the Writer
No ghosts, ghouls, or killer clowns in this Stephen King cameo... just love and books.
Chewbacca or Bigfoot? Why the Wookiee Needed Protection on Set
Are Sasquatches also known to tear people's arms out of their sockets when they lose?
Stan Lee’s Most Comics-Accurate Cameo Is the Only Time He Played Himself
This campy 2000s movie gave us a Stan Lee appearance taken straight from his work on the page.
The Avant-Garde “Barbie” Movie Mattel Didn’t Want You To See
This experimental bio-doc about insecurity and addiction is more “fever dream” than “Dream House.”
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1' Should Have Never Cut This Dursleys Scene
'Deathly Hallows' could have had the perfect beginning to the saga's ending.
Time Forgot Martin Scorsese’s Underrated Film Starring Andrew Garfield as a Priest
The director took us back to 17th-century Japan for this unsung epic.
Ryan Reynolds’ Darkest Comedy Came Out a Year Before 'Deadpool'
The Merc with a Mouth lends his mouth to talking animals.
George Lucas Considered Casting a Very Different Actor as Darth Vader
"James Earl Jones won hands down."
Why Uma Thurman Turned Down 'Lord of the Rings'
Instead of killing Bill, the Bride could have been killing the Witch King.
This Is the Most Unnerving Scene in a David Lynch Movie
Of all of Lynch's disturbing moments, this one takes the black coffee.
Tarantino, Where's Our 'Pulp Fiction' & 'Reservoir Dogs' Crossover Prequel?
We could've had John Travolta and Michael Madsen sharing a Royale with Cheese.
George Lucas Was Almost Sued by a World-Famous University
The Jedi Archives look rather familiar for something out of a galaxy far, far away.
George Lucas Secretly Replaced Darth Vader in Star Wars
Vader's unmasking was even more dramatic behind the scenes.
The Most Underrated 'The Simpsons' Character Is This Guy
This character was ahead of his time, and is still funny in the show's later seasons.
Stanley Kubrick Made 'The Shining' Cast and Crew Watch This David Lynch Movie
Lynch's film fit the surreal, supernatural mood that Kubrick was looking for.
Stanley Kubrick Only Won One Oscar — And Not in a Category You’d Expect
A well-deserved, yet singular accolade.
David Lynch Once Made a Cartoon and It’s Weird as Hell
Filled with unhinged violence and deadpan humor, this cartoon was a David Lynch experiment through and through.
Sorry ‘Strays,’ This Is the Best Film With Talking Dogs
This movie makes us fall in love with our pets over and over again.