Oscar-nominated actor Adam Driver refuses to watch his own movies—but made an exception for 'The Force Awakens.'

MENTAL FLOSS MOVIES
Since making its BBC debut in 1963, 'Doctor Who' has entranced several generations of fans—including a few of its future Doctors—with its quirky mix of history and sci-fi.
Here are a few things to look out for the next time you watch the Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, and Rodney Dangerfield golf classic, 'Caddyshack.'
Tod Browning's sideshow spectacle is considered a classic, or at least a cult favorite, today—but its original reception wasn't quite so welcoming.
Eddie Murphy’s hilarious performance(s) in 'Coming to America' turned a silly little film into a certified comedy classic.
Turkeys happen, but the spectacular failures of big-budget tentpoles released during the warmer months seem especially gruesome.
Jordan Peele's Oscar-winning horror film has more than one connection to 'The Silence of the Lambs.'
What do you get when you mix one part action movie with one part holiday flick and add in a dash of sweaty tank top? Why, 'Die Hard,' of course.
Jason Statham's real-life career as a con man led to his first big break, which turned him into one of the preeminent action heroes of a generation.
Harrison Ford has been Han Solo, Indiana Jones, Rick Deckard, Jack Ryan, and an ass-kicking President. But the actor almost learned about plastics, and stuck a banana in a tailpipe.
The Oscar winner almost tested his supreme likability by playing Richard Nixon. The Oscar winner almost tested his supreme likability by playing Richard Nixon.
Today it seems like we’ll never stop seeing Spider-Man at the movies. But back in the early 2000s, it seemed amazing that we ever saw him there in the first place.
The Oscar-winning actor's career didn't get off to the most illustrious start: He used to deliver singing telegrams in a tutu.
The voting process that determines the Oscar nominees is a long and complicated undertaking that involves approximately 8000 voting members and hundreds of eligible films and filmmakers.
Since making his feature directorial debut with the 1971 TV movie Duel, Steven Spielberg—who was born on December 18, 1946—has gone on to create some of Hollywood's most iconic films.
Tom Hanks earned an Oscar nomination for his role in the Robert Zemeckis classic. Sadly, Wilson did not.
Uncover more facts about Sacha Baron Cohen's cringe comedies and the inspirations he drew when crafting the iconic character of Borat Sagdiyev.
As an Academy Award winner and Japan’s highest grossing movie of all time, Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away has captured the hearts of viewers all over the world.
'Fargo,' Joel and Ethan Coen's Oscar-winning dark comedy crime classic (which isn't based on a true story) is turning 25 in 2021.
'The Birdcage' marked Elaine May and Mike Nichols's first-ever—and long awaited—movie collaboration. But it was Robin Williams and Nathan Lane who really stole the show.
By February 1986, John Hughes had established himself as the king of teen movies with hits like 'Sixteen Candles,' 'Weird Science,' and 'The Breakfast Club.' Then came 'Pretty in Pink.'
Believe it or not, Jonathan Demme's 'The Silence of the Lambs' was released on Valentine’s Day. How romantic!
Robert De Niro thought 1976’s Taxi Driver had the potential to be a movie people would still be talking about 50 years later. We’re still a few years away from knowing that for sure, but it’s safe to assume he was right.
Baltimore-born filmmaker John Waters has been shocking audiences with his transgressive cult films for the past 50 years.