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Carrie Fisher Could Have Played Sandy in Grease
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Where to Watch All of The Office's Christmas Episodes
From Secret Santa mishaps to Dwight dressing up as Belsnickel, these Christmas episodes from 'The Office' will make you wish you were in Scranton (or Slough) for the holidays.
The 25 Most Popular Products People Bought In 2021, Including Always Pans, 'Star Wars' LEGO Sets, and More
The 25 most popular products Mental Floss readers bought in 2021 included Always Pans, 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian' LEGO sets, and more.
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If you're prone to secondhand embarrassment, then the high-profile flubs and gaffes on this list will have you crawling out of your skin.
10 Totally Unconventional TV Christmas Specials
Not every seasonal offering brings maximum yuletide cheer. Here’s a look at 10 that suggest those responsible had indulged in a little too much eggnog.
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When Keanu Reeves Described the Plot of The Matrix to Unimpressed Teens
'The Matrix' is so deeply embedded in pop culture that some younger viewers may be underwhelmed by the premise, as evidenced by a story shared by Keanu Reeves.
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It took a little convincing, but in 1987—fresh off their smash hit album 'Raising Hell'—Run-DMC agreed to record a holiday song for the star-studded charity album 'A Very Special Christmas.' And a Christmas classic was born.
The 10 Topics Everyone Was Googling in 2021
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11 Actors Who Nearly Starred in The Lord of the Rings Franchise
Peter Jackson's sprawling adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' is a perennial favorite among fans, but it could have looked much different.
Stars From Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Boy Meets World, and More Are Coming to the First-Ever ’90s Con
Main cast members from ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch,’ ‘Boy Meets World,’ and ‘Family Matters’ will all be there.
The 50 Best Screenplays of the 21st Century, According to the WGA
From Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ to Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ (and Meg LeFauve’s ‘Inside Out’), these movie scripts deserve a standing O.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Is Returning in 2022 With All-New Episodes
The show that dunks hard on bad movies is returning with 13 new episodes, including something called 'The Christmas Dragon.'
20 Fun Facts About Ocean’s Eleven
In 2001, newly minted Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh gathered up some of the biggest names in Hollywood and pulled off a heist movie for the ages.
Watch Paul McCartney Write "Get Back" While Waiting for John Lennon
The new Beatles documentary 'Get Back' shows Paul McCartney writing one of the band's greatest hits on a day when John Lennon was running late.
The Netflix Shows Viewers Are Watching Most Across the U.S., From Squid Game to Bridgerton, and More
From 'Bridgerton' to 'Squid Game,' these are the Netflix shows viewers across the U.S. are binge-watching.
A New Peanuts Holiday Special—Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne—Is Coming to Apple TV+
Will this one join ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ at the top of your list of favorite 'Peanuts' holiday specials?
The Most Popular Books and Authors on TikTok Show Off a Love of YA Romance and Fantasy
Discover the 10 most popular book titles and authors on TikTok based on hashtag views, including "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo and others.
The Keanu Reeves Christmas Movie He'd Rather You Forget
In 1986, Keanu Reeves starred in a three-hour made-for-television adaptation of the operetta 'Babes in Toyland.' One critic declared he "looked understandably embarrassed each time he is required to join in another dreary song."
Get Hulu For $1 a Month During Its Cyber Monday 2021 Deal—But Act Fast Because It Ends at Midnight
With this Cyber Monday 2021 deal, you can get Hulu's ad-supported plan for just $1 a month for the next 12 months.
Director Chris Columbus Explains How Home Alone Influenced Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Chris Columbus directed both 'Home Alone' and the first 'Harry Potter' movie, which ended up having more in common than sweater-clad, unsupervised kids fighting for their lives.
20 of the Most Important Moments in Internet History
From its first steps out of the primordial sludge of the ARPANET days to its current role as a vessel for cat videos and Netflix, we're taking a look at just some of the most important moments in internet history.
You Can Get Paid $2500 to Watch 25 Holiday Movies in 25 Days This Year
If you're going to be binge-watching all the best Christmas movies anyway, why not try to get paid for your effort?