Independence Day: Studio Interference Almost Cut One of the Most Iconic Scenes in Sci-Fi History

Independence Day had some of the best alien invasion scenes in sci-fi movies, but its most famous was almost cut.

The best movies of 2026 so far, from 'Project Hail Mary' to 'Rose of Nevada'

The best films of the year so far include “Project Hail Mary,” “Disclosure Day” and “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.” ...

Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director

President Donald Trump says he is nominating Lance Schroyer as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

That Time Supergirl Co-Starred in a Movie With Popeyes Chicken

Thanks to her alien origin and the yellow rays of the sun, Supergirl is nearly invincible. She can be hurt by Kryptonite, of ...

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, killed at 32 in a Brazil helicopter crash

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician known for viral stunts and alt-pop hits, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de ...

What is it with Spielberg and space aliens? We break down his career-long fixation

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials.
Polygon

The Lost Wild is an utterly terrifying mix of Jurassic Park and Alien: Isolation

Polygon Summer Game Fest 2026 Live game reveals, world premiere trailers, and what’s next from 40+ developers, publishers, and hardware makers. Dive in→ There are some movie scenes that just stick ...
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Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy

NEW YORK — A moment early on in "Disclosure Day" will instinctively feel familiar to anyone who grew up with Steven Spielberg films. A TV weather report predicts hail. The camera pans downward, from ...