Original Mortal Kombat director Paul W.S. Anderson explained why the film and its source material are still important to him.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood lead Brad Pitt has been on a hot streak this award season, whether it's getting tongues to wag while he's in the wings with ex-wife Jennifer Aniston or reeling off a memorable acceptance speech at an award show. As Pitt makes the rounds in the run up to the Oscars, he clocked in some time earlier this week at the 35th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival where he opened up about his career with Leonard Maltin. During that conversation, Pitt revealed how he was almost a part of The Matrix …