Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Effects Showcase of the Day:
Tested pays a visit to Phil Tippett’s studio and showcase some of the unused holochess pieces made for Star Wars:
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Movie Comparison of the Day:
Many have likened Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to The Empire Strikes Back, but Couch Tomato shows 24 reasons why it’s most like Return of the Jedi:
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Movie Influences of the Day:
See the movies that influenced Raiders of the Lost Ark side by side with Steven Spielberg’s homage-heavy adventure movie:
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Cosplay of the Day:
Learn how to make a cheap and easy Captain Jack Sparrow getup from Pirates of the Caribbean from the DIY Costume Squad:
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Vintage Image of the Day:
James Cameron, who turns 63 today, directs Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and Joe Morton on the set of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which is getting a 3D re-release this month:
Actor in the Spotlight:
Fandor honors the work of Lucille Ball on the big screen in this Women in Film video essay:
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Remixed Movie of the Day:
Pogo’s latest dance remix of a movie is “Boy & Bear,” featuring Disney’s Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin:
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Movie Food of the Day:
Speaking of Disney animated features, Oh My Disney shows how to make a tiny version of the stacked cake from Sleeping Beauty:
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Movie Takedown of the Day:
Cody Johnston of Cracked explains why The Wizard of Oz is a worse movie than you remember:
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Classic Trailer of the Day:
Today is the 35th anniversary of the release of The Beastmaster. Watch the original trailer for the classic fantasy film below.
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