Based on a novel by Andrew Neiderman, The Devil's Advocate came out in 1997 with a sterling cast (Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron) and an ingenious premise: what if the Devil was operating on Earth as a high-powered lawyer? A slyly subversive, intelligent mash-up of The Firm and Faust with a heaping of Paradise Lost on top, The Devil's Advocate — now with a new, long-overdue 4K upgrade from Shout Factory — was a glossy cinematic freakshow that dressed up sleazy horror hijinks in a flashy, expensive suit.

Reeves stars as Kevin Lomax, a Florida defense attorney. His ruthless, winning ways attract the attention of a New York City law firm run by the charismatic yet morally questionable John Milton (Pacino), whose outfit represents clients of dubious character. Kevin and his wife Mary Ann (Theron) move to a posh Manhattan apartment, but as Mary Ann struggles to acclimate and Kevin spends more and more time at the firm, a series of strange, terrifying occurrences lead Kevin to realize who Milton really is — and what he wants.

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At Snowpine Lodge, you’ll wake up in the Wasatch Mountains ready for full days outdoors. Luxurious rooms and suites come with all the plush comforts you need to rest and recharge for adventure. Swen’s Restaurant is perfect for fueling up in the morning or settling in after exploring to enjoy a delicious dinner menu. Winters mean ski-in, ski-out convenience with immaculate après vibes in the Alta Ski Area while summers are paradise for hiking and climbing enthusiasts. And no matter the season, be sure to visit Stillwell Spa for an extra dose of relaxation.

What makes for a realistic explosion in space? In 1976, when pyrotechnic artist Joe Viskocil blew up the Death Star, he noted that “No one has actually seen a space station or ship blown to smithereens.” This is still true today. While astronomers have observed supernovas (as a speck of light), and nuclear weapons have been detonated in low Earth orbit, and of course, actual spacecraft have exploded during launch, the notion of something like a moon-sized space station blowing up from the inside is the kind of thing that only exists in movies or TV series that rely heavily on VFX.

Today, nearly all spaceship sci-fi explosions in movies (or TV shows) are handled digitally, which is, of course, much safer than blowing up plastic or wood or fiberglass models inside a warehouse. And, for on-set explosions, like the decimation of Blofeld’s base in the 2015 James Bond film Spectre, you still need to set off real explosions. In fact, Spectre entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest film stunt explosion of all time, proving that things that go boom on movie sets are still an art form that is very much alive. And yet, a close relative of the on-set, full-scale explosion is basically extinct: The miniature explosion — a term that sounds like a joke — is basically a thing of the past. And what’s odd about this single piece of sci-fi tech is that none of your favorite movies could exist without it. And like many historical VFX milestones, we have Star Wars to thank.