Liam Gaughan

Allentown, Denton

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Collider, MovieWeb, About, Dallas Morning News, Schmoes Know, Taste of Cinema, Dallas Observer, Central Track, Rebel Scum, Slashfilm, High on Films, NBP

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Articles

Rider of the Sky

1 week ago | splicetoday.com | Liam Gaughan

Oliver Stone's The Doors has aged well since 1991; Val Kilmer has been vindicated. The late Val Kilmer was unlike any other male heartthrob to emerge from the post-”Brat Pack” era, as he successfully made strange, transgressive performative choices within populist material.
Oh My God, Why Hasn’t Michael Cera Been in a Wes Anderson Film Before Now?

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

Wes Andersonmust be a director that actors love working with, as there is no other explanation for how he has managed to consistently get such incredible ensembles for his films, with many major actors cast in smaller parts.
Quentin Tarantino Nearly Teamed Up With This Stand-Up Comic for a 'Django Unchained' Sequel

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

Although Quentin Tarantinohas had no shortage of success throughout his career, Django Unchained became a completely unprecedented phenomenon; in addition to becoming his highest-grossing film to date, Tarantino earned his second Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, following his first victory for Pulp Fiction.
10 Best Moe Episodes of 'The Simpsons,' Ranked

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

Moe Szyslak is among the most hilariously ill-fated characters in all of Springfield, and has grown over time to become one of the most beloved supporting players on The Simpsons. Considering that the show has been on the air for well over three decades, it has had to develop many of the supporting characters that exist outside of the core Simpsons family.
In What May Be His Most Underrated Performance, Heath Ledger Skateboard Alongside Johnny Knoxville

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

Although it's a sport that has often been depicted in film in a more comedic way, stunt-oriented skateboarding became an increasingly popular activity in the 1970s, as the Santa Monica culture began to spread throughout the nation. Competitions and videos certainly helped to spread awareness of why skating was something to be taken seriously, but the most significant factor in its growing prominence was the popularity of celebrity skaters, many of whom were only teenagers when they started.
Yes, We Need a New Jack Sparrow Movie, but Not the Way You’re Thinking

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

One of the biggest questions that the Walt Disney Company faces in the near future is what direction to take the next iteration of the Pirates of the Caribbeanfranchise; given that there have been some hurdles within the development of the new Marvel Cinematic Universe films and the next era of the Star Wars saga on the big screen, it's unlikely that they would give up their other most successful live-action franchise.
Thanks To Val Kilmer, ‘Batman Forever’ Did This Better Than Any Other Movie About the Dark Knight

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

It says a lot about the tremendous legacy of Val Kilmerthat the fact that he played Batman is only a footnote in his career.
‘Drop’ Is a Hitchcockian Thriller, but Not in the Way You Think

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for 'Drop.' While the term “Hitchcockian” is often used as a means to describe highly prestigious films, it is easy to forget that Alfred Hitchcockwas essentially a populist filmmaker whose name was so recognizable that it was a selling point that encouraged the average audience to see one of his impending releases.
Rami Malek and Charlie Hunnam Remade a Classic Prison Movie - And It Deserves More Way Attention

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

When it comes to great prison break movies, there are few more iconic than Papillon, the 1973 classic that starred Dustin Hoffman and Steve McQueen. While The Shawshank Redemption may be a more emotional film and Escape From Alcatraz has more exciting action, Papillon was ahead of its time in how it depicted the grueling living conditions faced by men behind bars.
Kevin Smith Behind Real Evil

1 week ago | splicetoday.com | Liam Gaughan

Dogma’s humor may belong in 1999, but its insights are modern. Even if 2025 has been off to a shaky start at the domestic box office, there has been an unusual level of interest in revival screenings. Whether nostalgia or passion takes credit, the cinematic re-releases of films such as Pride & Prejudice, Princess Mononoke, The Goonies, and Happy Gilmore have proven that familiarity isn’t a detriment. Will audiences turn out to see a film that initially wasn’t a major success?