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Daniel Craig in front of the Brandenburg Gate, which he could probably buy with his Knives Out franchise paycheck.

Hollywood’s 15 Highest-Paid Actors

Daniel Craig is reprising his role as Detective Benoit Blanc in two ‘Knives Out’ sequels to the tune of $100 million.

Megan Fox stars in Jennifer's Body (2009).

10 Fascinating Facts About Jennifer’s Body

Since it was released to scathing reviews and box-office embarrassment in September 2009, 'Jennifer’s Body' has enjoyed a dramatic reappraisal.

Films from the 1990s are still getting plenty of search engine action.

Here Are the Most Searched '90s Movie in Each State

The nostalgia of the '90s can vary depending on where you live. Oklahomans, for example, are curious about 'Twister,' while others are more interested in a Disney classic.

Klaus Kinski stars in Crawlspace (1986).

Crawlspace: When the Makers of a Sleazy '80s Slasher Movie Nearly Killed Klaus Kinski for Real

“You can’t hope to direct [Klaus] Kinski,” John Vulich, a makeup effects artist on 'Crawlspace' once said about the 1986 low-budget horror movie’s leading man. “You can only document him.”

Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall return as Deb and Dexter Morgan in Showtime's Dexter: New Blood.

Dexter: New Blood: 7 Things We Know

The revival of Showtime's hit series 'Dexter' sees serial killer Dexter Morgan in snowbound New York, estranged from his son, and sharpening his tools to confront a new adversary. Here's everything we know so far.

15 Movie-Inspired Theme Park Rides That Cost More Than the Movies Themselves

From Disney's Splash Mountain to Universal's Jaws: The Ride, these theme park attractions exceeded the budgets of their movie inspirations several times over.

The Most Popular Hulu Show in Each State, Mapped

This map of each state's favorite Hulu original show may give you some inspiration for your next streaming session.

We apologize in advance for getting "Macarena" stuck in your head.

When Macarena Ruled the World in 1996

Los del Río's “Macarena” became the second longest-running number one in Billboard history, shifted 14 million copies, and sparked a dance craze that spread everywhere from the Olympics to the Democratic National Convention.

Pioneering Black filmmaker Oscar Micheaux.

Oscar Micheaux, Hollywood's First Black Movie Mogul

From the 1920s to the 1940s, Oscar Micheaux led the way in shining a spotlight on Black culture in the movies.

Josephine Baker Will Be the First Black Woman Buried in Paris’s Panthéon

Paris’s Panthéon houses graves for just five women. Josephine Baker—star, spy, and civil rights activist—is about to become the sixth.

The Curious Viewer is almost as indispensable as your remote control. It also requires no batteries.

Introducing The Curious Viewer, the Mental Floss Binge-Watcher's Guide to the Greatest Shows of the Past 20 Years

In 'The Curious Viewer,' we take a deep dive into some of the best and most binge-worthy shows of the past 20 years. Who knows? You might discover your next time-sucking addiction here.

Janis Joplin in Columbus, Ohio in the summer of 1970.

11 Surprising Facts About Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin didn’t have a long or prolific career. The freewheeling Texas blues-rock howler recorded just four albums between 1967 and 1970. But in that short time, she left an indelible mark on rock ’n’ roll history.

Orson Welles on the set of 'Verites et mensonges' ('F For Fake' or 'Truths and Lies').

The 20 Greatest Movies Hollywood Never Made

From 'Superman Lives' to 'Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian,' these are the greatest movies we'll (probably) never get to see.

Hayao Miyazaki at the Venice Film Festival in 2008.

Hayao Miyazaki Had to Come Out of Retirement 'In Order to Live,' His Son Says

Hayao Miyazaki keeps coming out of retirement. His son (and fellow filmmaker) Gorō Miyazaki recently explained why.

Dark Fan Theory Makes Pixar’s Up Even More Depressing

Pixar's 'Up' was sad enough when it came out in 2009, and this dark fan theory somehow makes the movie even more depressing.

Watch a Pre-Beetlejuice and Batman Michael Keaton Try His Hand as a Stand-Up Comic

Before he was Batman or Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton was a young stand-up comedian on 'An Evening at the Improv.'

Scientists from the expedition tagging whales in the Santa Barbara Channel.

The Loneliest Whale: Documentary Chronicles a Search for the 52 Hertz Whale

Fifty-two Hertz, dubbed 'the loneliest whale in the world,' has roamed the Pacific for decades, singing at a much higher frequency than other whale species.

Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider in Last Tango in Paris (1972).

The 25 Highest-Grossing NC-17 Movies Ever Released

The best NC-17 movies aren’t always the highest-grossing movies, but Marlon Brando’s ‘Last Tango in Paris’ checks both boxes.

Sean Connery stars as James Bond in Goldfinger (1964).

18 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About 'Goldfinger'

In 1964, 'Goldfinger' established many of the elements that would become regular James Bond movie hallmarks, and made 007 a global superstar.

A scene from Universal's The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942).

11 Shared Cinematic Universes You Probably Didn't Know Existed

From Quentin Tarantino to Jay and Silent Bob, Hollywood's cinematic universes go way beyond Marvel movies.

All Hail the Rickroll: Rick Astley’s "Never Gonna Give You Up" Music Video Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views

If the YouTube view count of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" video is any indication, we’re never gonna give rickrolling up.

11 Facts About Crash Bandicoot

With the 'Crash Bandicoot' series celebrating its 25th anniversary this September, we're looking back at some of the series's unused ideas and early marketing efforts.

7 Facts About 'Let’s Scare Jessica to Death'

Critics didn’t quite know what to make of 'Let’s Scare Jessica to Death' when it premiered in 1971. But it has since morphed into a cult classic.

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20 Fascinating Facts About The Launch Of MTV

Although MTV has more recently become synonymous with reality TV and cheap clip shows, there was a time when the network truly did live up to its name. And it all began at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981.

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