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The Ethics of AI Deepfakes: Why Robin Williams' Trust Can't Stop Sora 2

The Ethics of AI Deepfakes: Why Robin Williams' Trust Can't Stop Sora 2

Brandon Lee and Paul Walker's digital doubles completed their performances with consent. Robin Williams deepfakes manufacture new content he never approved. The difference? One honored memory. The other desecrates it for TikTok engagement.

10 Underrated 90s Sci-Fi Films That Deserved Better

10 Underrated 90s Sci-Fi Films That Deserved Better

Where Did All the Generations Go?

Where Did All the Generations Go?

Rewind Time Newsletter

Rewind Time Newsletter

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Cast Then and Now

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Cast Then and Now

The Money Pit Cast Then and Now: Where Are The Stars Of Tom Hanks' Slapstick Classic Today?

The Money Pit Cast Then and Now: Where Are The Stars Of Tom Hanks' Slapstick Classic Today?

The Studio Wanted to Cut Blade's Blood Club Scene. It Became the Blueprint for Modern Action Cinema.

The Studio Wanted to Cut Blade's Blood Club Scene. It Became the Blueprint for Modern Action Cinema.

Then vs Now Movies

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Cast Then and Now

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Cast Then and Now

From Chevy Chase's memory loss to Johnny Galecki's $100M fortune and Randy Quaid's exile—where the Christmas Vacation cast ended up 36 years later.

The Money Pit Cast Then and Now: Where Are The Stars Of Tom Hanks' Slapstick Classic Today?

The Money Pit Cast Then and Now: Where Are The Stars Of Tom Hanks' Slapstick Classic Today?

Scrooged: The Cast of the '80s Dark Christmas Classic, Then and Now

Scrooged: The Cast of the '80s Dark Christmas Classic, Then and Now

Ruthless People (1986) Cast Then and Now: Where Are They Today?

Ruthless People (1986) Cast Then and Now: Where Are They Today?

Night Moves (1975) Cast Then and Now: Where Are They Today?

Night Moves (1975) Cast Then and Now: Where Are They Today?

National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) Cast Then and Now: 47 Years Later

National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) Cast Then and Now: 47 Years Later

Real Genius (1985) Cast Then and Now: Where Science Meets Stardom

Real Genius (1985) Cast Then and Now: Where Science Meets Stardom

Lists

10 Underrated 90s Sci-Fi Films That Deserved Better

10 Underrated 90s Sci-Fi Films That Deserved Better

Discover 10 forgotten 90s sci-fi masterpieces that bombed at the box office but delivered innovative storytelling. From Kathryn Bigelow's Strange Days to Kurt Russell's Soldier, these underrated gems took creative risks while blockbusters stole the spotlight.

The Christmas Movie Scenes That Actually Matter: Finding Your Emotional Wavelength

The Christmas Movie Scenes That Actually Matter: Finding Your Emotional Wavelength

Why Do My Kids Choose Home Alone Over Netflix? The Golden Era of Christmas Films (1984-1999) and Why Nothing Since Compares

Why Do My Kids Choose Home Alone Over Netflix? The Golden Era of Christmas Films (1984-1999) and Why Nothing Since Compares

The 50 Best Psychological Thrillers of the 1990s: The Decade That Broke Our Minds

The 50 Best Psychological Thrillers of the 1990s: The Decade That Broke Our Minds

Rewind Zone Picks: 15 Best Free Films on Plex (October 2025)

Rewind Zone Picks: 15 Best Free Films on Plex (October 2025)

The Complete Cinema Guide to Modern Warfare and Global Conflict: 150+ Essential Films

The Complete Cinema Guide to Modern Warfare and Global Conflict: 150+ Essential Films

Directors in the Shadows: 10 Visionaries Behind Underrated 80s Films

Directors in the Shadows: 10 Visionaries Behind Underrated 80s Films

People

James Spader's Most Unforgettable 80s and 90s Performances: When Villains Became Icons

James Spader's Most Unforgettable 80s and 90s Performances: When Villains Became Icons

Did you know James Spader's sneering Steff in Pretty in Pink wasn't supposed to be that memorable? His ability to steal scenes from megastars like Gordon Gekko made him the decade's most magnetic villain. Here's why his 80s bad guys still influence cinema today.

"Don't Mess with the Bull!": Remembering Paul Gleason, the Hard-Nosed Heavy of the 80s

"Don't Mess with the Bull!": Remembering Paul Gleason, the Hard-Nosed Heavy of the 80s

The English Gentleman Who Became Hollywood's Monster King: Boris Karloff's Character-Driven Legacy

The English Gentleman Who Became Hollywood's Monster King: Boris Karloff's Character-Driven Legacy

Robert Redford's Directorial Masterpieces: All Films Ranked

Robert Redford's Directorial Masterpieces: All Films Ranked

Val Kilmer's Top 10 Movies: Remembering an Icon (1959-2025)

Val Kilmer's Top 10 Movies: Remembering an Icon (1959-2025)

Leland Orser's Top 10 Movies, Ranked

Leland Orser's Top 10 Movies, Ranked

Best Movies of Robert Forster, Ranked

Best Movies of Robert Forster, Ranked

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Who Gets to Rewrite the Dead? The Film Adaptation Ethics Frankenstein Exposed

When Movie Magic Was Made By Hand: The Magic We've Lost

Why Ordinary People Beat Raging Bull (And Why It Actually Deserved To)

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Happy Feet (2006): The Animated Masterpiece That Got the Cold Shoulder

Klute (1971): The Thriller That Redefined Jane Fonda's Career

Walter Hill's The Driver (1978) - The Birth of a Hollywood Legend

Kalifornia (1993): A Hidden Gem in the 90s Thriller Genre

Brainscan: The Outrageously Fun 90s Cult Gem That Predicted Our Dark Future

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What Happened To Martha Smith? The Animal House Star Who Built Five Careers and Never Apologised

What Happened To Vestron Pictures? The Studio That Saved Dirty Dancing

What Happened To Helen Slater? The Supergirl Who Refused to Disappear

What Happened To Michele Carey? The El Dorado Star Who Shot John Wayne, Kissed Elvis, and Vanished

What Happened to Brad Renfro? The Child Star Who Left Behind a Secret Son