Great films possess a unique power to evoke memories of iconic literature from centuries ago. Often unconsciously, certain screenplays are so powerful that they inevitably invite such comparisons.

Movies are often based off of an already existing material in the world, whether they be books, earlier movies or something else. The entire Marvel Cinematic Universe is based on the Marvel comics, ...

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Was "Spartacus" an anti-fascist polemic? Does "Agora" demonstrate the horrors of anti-science religious zealotry? Did the Trojans really dress only in blue and white outfits? Quiz: ...

Bugonia begins with bees. The title of Yorgos Lanthimos' latest droll satire comes from an ancient Greek belief that bees are ...

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Historian Roel Konijnendijk reviews ancient warfare scenes and battle tactics in movies and TV shows. He looks at the naval battle and gladiator fights depicted in "Gladiator II," starring Paul Mescal ...

Opinion: Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman are our modern mythology, but their films mostly don’t get that these days. DC Comics has some of the most iconic and celebrated heroes in the history of ...