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'Forbidden Planet' at 70: Why the original sci-fi blockbuster is still out of this world

The movie that took Shakespeare to the stars, and wrote the blueprint for movie space opera.

Space

70 Years Ago, One Deeply Flawed Sci-Fi Classic Changed Everything

Does the 1956 classic 'Forbidden Planet' hold up? Let's take a look at this formative film and how it changed science fiction.

Inverse

Naked Gun creator David Zucker slams ‘moronic’ reboot: ‘Paramount ruined the franchise’

Exclusive: David Zucker, also known as one of the co-creators of comedy classic ‘Airplane!’, says producer Seth MacFarlane took the wrong approach to last year’s revival

The Independent UK

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5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and more (January 3-4)

Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Wicked: For Good,' 'The Naked Gun,' 'Together,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

Tom’s Guide

Prime Video is adding over 50 new movies in December 2025 - but you shouldn’t miss these 3 critically acclaimed hits

Prime Video has added three of this year's biggest new movies and you won't want to miss them.

TechRadar

David Zucker renews attack on new Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson

The director has taken fresh aim at the new film, saying that producer Seth MacFarlane ‘totally missed’ the spoof-comedy style that defined the original Naked Gun franchise

The Guardian - UK

Ed Williams, Naked Gun and Father of the Bride actor, dies aged 98

The actor was a retired teacher whose second career produced memorable roles

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The Naked Gun Reboot Lifts One Of My Favorite Jokes From Austin Powers (And It's Not The First Time They've Shared Bits)

What's the saying about imitation and flattery?

Cinemablend

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Paramount Plus, HBO Max, and more (Oct. 4-5)

Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Bring Her Back,' 'The Naked Gun,' the 'Downton Abbey' finale, and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Tom’s Guide

Liam Neeson doesn’t expect The Naked Gun to get a sequel: ‘I think it’s a one-off’

The comedy has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike

The Independent UK

Original Naked Gun Director Shares Support For Liam Neeson’s Sequel After Solid Opening Weekend, But Explains Why He Still Has ‘No Intention’ To See It

He has an understandable reason.

Cinemablend

I Watched The Original Naked Gun For The First Time, And All I Can Think Is WTF

And I loved every second of it.

Cinemablend

Ricky Gervais clip convinced The Naked Gun director to make Liam Neeson reboot

Director Akiva Schaffer initially took a meeting about the film out of ‘morbid curiosity’

The Independent UK

Love 'The Naked Gun'? 5 best spoof movies to stream right now

Surely you'll enjoy watching these hilarious parodies (and don't call us Shirley).

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Reason

The Naked Gun Is Stupid in the Best Possible Way

A fitting follow up to the classic spoofs of Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker

Cinemablend

The New Naked Gun Movie Brings Back A Classic Franchise Joke, But You'll Need To Pay Attention To The End Credits

If you can read this...thank an editor!

WhatToWatch

The Naked Gun quiz: fill in the blanks on these Naked Gun quotes

Fill in the blank of these hilarious The Naked Gun quotes to see how well you remember classic quips from Frank Drebin.

The Independent UK

Naked Gun reboot sets new Rotten Tomatoes score for spoof comedy film franchise

The film, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, has received very positive reviews from critics

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The Guardian - US

The return of the spoof: can comedy’s silliest subgenre make a comeback?

The Naked Gun returns this weekend hoping to relaunch a long-dormant subgenre with Scary Movie, Spinal Tap and Spaceballs sequels to follow

Latin Times

REVIEW: Liam Neeson's Role in 'The Naked Gun' Feels Like One He Has Been Preparing For 20 Years

The remake of the comedy classic delivers the laughs of the original while developing its own identity.

Inverse

43 Years Later, A Sneakily Influential TV Show Is Nearly Impossible To Watch

Why 'Police Squad!' is the true hidden gem of 'The Naked Gun' franchise.

The Guardian - UK

The Naked Gun review – Liam Neeson deadpans impeccably in outrageously amusing spoof reboot

Neeson plays the son of Leslie Nielsen’s Lt Frank Drebin, appearing opposite Pamela Anderson in this enjoyable, at times very bizarre, spoof of 80s LA action movies

The Mary Sue

‘The Naked Gun’ review: A truly perfect way to bring back a classic

Liam Neeson really does work as Leslie Nielsen's son.

WhatToWatch

The Naked Gun review: Liam Neeson is the right amount of stupid in reboot of classic comedy franchise

Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson star in a new take of The Naked Gun that does about as well as you could hope living up to Leslie Nielsen’s iconic movies.

Cinemablend

The Naked Gun Review: Liam Neeson And Pamela Anderson’s Legacyquel Saves Six Orphans, L.A., And Theatrical Comedy

Frank Drebin Jr. rides again… for the first time!

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