

Sean Hutchinson
Joined: Nov 21, 2012
Sean Hutchinson has a couple fancy schmancy academic degrees in English literature, is a big World War II buff, counts Carl Sagan and Harry Nilsson among his personal heroes, and he’s also a huge movie fan.


Where Does the Phrase ‘Hat Trick’ Come From?

22 Things You Might Not Know About the Stanley Cup

65 Facts About the ‘Star Wars’ Universe
15 Fun Facts About 'Fletch'
A few facts about the 1985 comedy starring Chevy Chase as investigative reporter Irwin M. Fletcher.
What Is the Wilhelm Scream?
The Wilhelm Scream sound effect has been heard in everything from 'Star Wars' to 'Avatar.' But why do so many filmmakers use it?
What’s the Difference Between Prison and Jail?
Many people use the terms interchangeably, but there’s a substantial difference between the two methods of incarceration.
25 Regal Facts About Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was the first British monarch to reign for 70 years.
Pastagate: How Pasta Confounded the Quebecois Language Police
Quebec has created public organizations meant to uphold particular cultural characteristics—and sometimes they might go a little too far.
20 Things You Might Not Know About 'Jurassic Park'
Here are 20 fast facts you might not have known about Stephen Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster.
15 Surprising Facts About 'From Dusk Till Dawn'
Before settling in for one hell of a night with Quentin Tarantino, George Clooney, and a bunch of vampires in Robert Rodriguez’s horror comedy, check out these fascinating facts about the making of the film.
15 Fun Facts About 'Uncle Buck'
A few things you might not have known about the 1989 John Candy comedy.
13 Surprising Facts About Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant was a complicated man in one of the most complicated times in United States history.
15 Quick Facts About 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'
Get to know the 1982 teen comedy on a deeper level.
15 Surprising Facts About 'The Godfather'
Leave the gun, take these facts about Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece adaptation of Mario Puzo’s gangster novel.
Brutal Early Reviews of 20 Classic 20th-Century Novels
While these books are adored with the benefit of time and hindsight, they weren't universally loved when they were first published.