The MentaculistMatt Damon: A Career in CameosTo go by the favors he's done for personal pals, a look at the smallest roles taken by Hollywood's friendliest actor.byStephen SaitoNov 6, 2017
The MentaculistFive Movie Marketing Miscues That Blew Up in All the Wrong WaysAfter "Independence Day: Resurgence" scared audiences into thinking their homes could be destroyed, here are five other campaigns that bombe...byStephen SaitoJun 26, 2016
The MentaculistJustin Lin on “Tokyo Drift” and the Four Hours That Saved the “Fast & Furious” FranchiseOn convincing Vin Diesel to return for a cameo and an audience to the franchise.byStephen SaitoJul 6, 2014
The MentaculistThe 23 Most Memorable Modern Movie CameosOn the smallest roles of Tom Cruise, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts and more.byStephen SaitoJun 26, 2013
The MentaculistThe Five Best Segments of the Generally Bad Genre of Anthology Comedy Movies (Video)Some of the biggest comedic talent has come together to collaborate on sketch comedy movies, but most wind up with mixed results. Here are t...byStephen SaitoJan 16, 2013
AwardsA Brief History of Self-Financed Oscar Campaigns: Five Award Aspirants That Paid Their Own WayWhether to earn acclaim or just the ability to work more, these filmmakers have put the money where their mouth is when it comes to building...byStephen SaitoJan 1, 2013
The MentaculistSeven Quirky Lowbrow Favorite Films of Highbrow DirectorsWhat movies are amongst Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese and Stanley Kubrick's favorites? Probably not the ones you'd think.byStephen SaitoJul 15, 2012
The MentaculistNine Great Unrealized Films from Scott, Nolan, Scorsese and Other Notable Contemporary Filmmakers"Prometheus" and "Dark Knight Rises" may be the films we'll be seeing this summer from Ridley Scott and Christopher Nolan, but there were ot...byStephen SaitoJun 6, 2012
The MentaculistPlaying God: 13 Actors Who Dared To Be the Deity in MoviesIn "A Little Bit of Heaven," Whoopi Goldberg becomes the latest performer to play the Supreme Being, but she's hardly most unusual choice. A...byStephen SaitoMay 2, 2012
The MentaculistCinema to Salivate Over: 20 Great Foodie Films to Tantalize the TastebudsFrom the pies in "Waitress" to the timpani in "Big Night," we look back at some of the finest looking food committed to film, but be warned ...byStephen SaitoApr 10, 2012