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A Rare Recording of Stephen Sondheim’s 1948 Musical Satire ‘Phinney’s Rainbow’ Was Just Unearthed

When he was an 18-year-old sophomore at Williams College, Stephen Sondheim satirized college life with a musical about a fraternity that tries to swap out philanthropy for more parties.

Jennifer Coolidge and Jon Gries in 'The White Lotus.'

The Hilarious ‘Peppa Pig’ Mention in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Was Totally Improvised

Creator Mike White deserves credit for most of the cringe moments in ‘The White Lotus.’ But one was a Sabrina Impacciatore original.

30 of the Most Expensive Movies Ever Made

The most expensive movies ever made contain a lot of pirates, plenty of Avengers, and a heaping helping of James Cameron.

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Is ‘Die Hard’ a Christmas Movie? A New and Official Trailer May Finally Answer the Question

Debating whether ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie has become as popular a yuletide tradition as trimming the tree. A new trailer may offer a definitive answer to the decades-long debate.

15 Wild Facts About 'Yellowstone'

Though 'Yellowstone' wasn't an immediate hit, the modern-day Western has since become one of the most popular shows on TV—and is turning into a bona fide franchise.

Legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek congratulates record-breaking champion Ken Jennings in 2004.

The Highest-Earning 'Jeopardy!' Winners of All Time

On December 6, 2022, 'Jeopardy!' contestant Cris Pannullo's amazing 21-game winning streak came to an end, but landed him on the list of highest-earning players.

Taylor Swift, BTS, and The Roots are among the artists who have made literary references in their songs.

11 Hit Songs That Reference Great Works of Literature

Everyone from Lana Del Rey to BTS to The Cure has slipped literary references into their songs.

15 Facts About 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'

'Tis the season to be jolly, joyous, and watch 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'—the first Muppet movie made without Jim Henson.

Will Sharpe, Aubrey Plaza, Meghann Fahy, and Theo James in 'The White Lotus.'

12 Surprising Facts About 'The White Lotus'

'The White Lotus' was originally slated to be a one-season miniseries, but the Mike White-created dark comedy has proved to be an enormous hit, and has just been renewed for a third season.

Florence Pugh as Lib Wright in 'The Wonder' (2022).

The Fasting Girls of the Victorian Era: The Story Behind 'The Wonder'

'The Wonder'—a new Netflix movie starring Florence Pugh and based on Emma Donoghue's book of the same name—isn't a true story. But it's rooted in real history.

11 Fascinating Facts About Ray Harryhausen

Perhaps the best stop-motion animator of all time, Ray Harryhausen—born on June 29, 1920 in Los Angeles—made a name for himself in an industry whose visual effects artists are too often overlooked.

'Sight & Sound' Has Just Released Their Decennial List of the 100 Best Films of All Time, and There's a New No. 1

'Citizen Kane' reigned for decades. It's now number three.

30 Curious Facts About Movies

Including which legendary film managed to get a PG rating despite double-digit “F-bombs,” and how ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ made history in North Korea.

Heather Chasen poses for a ‘Mousetrap’ publicity still.

Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ Is the World’s Longest-Running Play. Now It’s Set to Make Its Broadway Debut

Christie’s murder mystery has run nearly uninterrupted in London’s West End for the past 70 years.

Sylvester Stallone stars in 'Tulsa King.'

12 TV Shows With Big Dad Energy

Some TV series have just the right blend of action, gadgets, and middle-aged protagonists to really excel at capturing your dad's attention.

You can finally put your Tomatometer knowledge to use.

Rotten Tomatoes’ ‘Daily Tomato’ Is the Perfect Wordle-Like Game for Movie Lovers

For people who know Tomatometer scores as well as Wordle lovers know obscure five-letter words.

And ‘Bambi’ was already a pretty dark story to begin with.

First It Was Winnie the Pooh—Now Bambi Is Being Turned Into a Bloodthirsty Killer in ‘Bambi: The Reckoning’

The lovable little fawn is now in the public domain—and he’s about to get a lot less lovable.

Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet in 'Bones and All' (2022).

Here’s What Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell Really Ate While Playing Cannibals in ‘Bones and All’

Hollywood’s latest cannibal movie required some culinary innovation—but less meat than you might’ve assumed.

Watch Will Ferrell Terrorize the North Pole in This Deleted Scene From ‘Elf’

No matter how many times you've watched ‘Elf’ (2003), this deleted scene may be new to you.

How Joyce Chopra Filmed the First Live Birth on Television — Hers

In 1972, filmmaker Joyce Chopra welcomed her daughter into the world—and invited all the world to see in her groundbreaking documentary, 'Joyce at 34.'

The MCU has made an art out of the post-credits tease.

What Was the First Post-Credits Scene in a Movie?

Kevin Feige and the brains at Marvel may have perfected the art of the post-credits tease, but they didn't invent it.

Let These 'Home Alone' Bloopers Get You Into the Holiday Spirit

The blooper reel for 'Home Alone' will give you a fresh perspective on the Christmas classic.

Steve Martin and John Candy in 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' (1987).

See What Remains of the Lost, 3.5-Hour Cut of ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’

John Hughes speculated that the original cut of ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ is lost for good, but you can find remnants of it if you know where to look.

Films like "Frances Ha" help capture the nuance and uniqueness of the Big Apple.

11 Great Films Set in New York City

You don't have to be in the Big Apple to love these films set in New York City, like “Saturday Night Fever,” “Frances Ha,” and more.

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