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When People Thought the ‘Back to the Future II’ Hoverboard Was Real
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12 Festive Facts About ‘A Christmas Story’
The holiday classic—which could have starred Jack Nicholson as The Old Man Parker—has cemented its legacy as a Christmas classic.
25 Surprising Facts About ‘Home Alone’
Discover these fascinating facts about "Home Alone," the John Hughes Christmastime classic about a couple of bungling burglars and a kid left behind for the holidays.
9 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Movies That Were Never Made
In the pantheon of SNL sketches-turned-feature films, there are good ideas (‘Wayne’s World’), bad ideas (‘It’s Pat’), and batted-about ideas that never made it to the silver screen.
15 Moving Facts About ’Planes, Trains and Automobiles’
John Hughes’s own hellish trip from New York City to Chicago inspired ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles,’ the 1987 Thanksgiving classic starring Steve Martin and John Candy.
Baboons With Machine Guns: How ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’ Went Haywire
The 1996 sci-fi bomb was said to have more monsters behind the camera than in front of it.
10 Bad Movies Roger Ebert Actually Liked
‘Home Alone and ‘Home Alone 2’ didn’t meet Ebert’s approval, but he showered praise on the mostly-forgotten ‘Home Alone 3.’
How “My Favorite Things” Became an Unlikely Christmas Classic
How many of the “favorite things” are Christmas-coded? We counted.
Get Paid to Watch 25 Holiday Movies in 25 Days
A job that forces you to watch and review Christmas movies—what could be better?
18 Movies to Get You Into the Thanksgiving Spirit
Before diving into Christmas content, don't forget to add these fun Thanksgiving movies to your watchlist.
Rare James Bond Memorabilia Is Headed to Auction
Propstore is auctioning off tons of James Bond items, including hand-made posters and props.
“The World of Tim Burton” Exhibit Makes Its Final Stop in London
Learn everything there is to know about Tim Burton’s career.
Can You Really Get Your Tongue Stuck to a Metal Pole?
As anyone who has seen ‘A Christmas Story’ knows, licking a cold metal object can be dangerous. Here’s why you should never stick your tongue to a metal pole in winter.
Ruby Slippers From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Stolen in 2005 Are Up for Auction
Judy Garland’s iconic red slippers have hit the auction block years after they were stolen.
‘The Oregon Trail’ Video Game Will Be Adapted Into a Comedy Movie
Many video games get movie adaptations, but you probably didn’t see this one coming.
‘Phantom of the Paradise’: How Brian De Palma’s Flop Rock Opera Became A Cult Classic
The movie did not strike a chord with most audiences upon its release, but these days, it boasts some famous fans.
20 Fascinating Facts About Humphrey Bogart
No, he wasn’t the Gerber baby, but he did serve as a model for another brand of baby food—and 19 other facts you need to know about this Hollywood heavyweight.
Paddington Just Got His Passport
‘Paddington in Peru’ required a prop passport, but Paddington Bear ended up with a real one.
13 Haunting Facts About ‘Paranormal Activity’
According to legend, Steven Spielberg thought his DVD of the film was haunted.
25 of the Most Essential Movies About Witches
Add these captivating movies about witches like ‘Practical Magic’ and ‘The Love Witch’ to your Halloween streaming line-up this month.
Retro Video Shows What a Trip to the Movies Was Like in 1987
This video will have you nostalgic for the days of original blockbusters and reasonably-sized popcorn.
The Fascinating Origins Behind 8 Iconic Horror Movie Masks
From meticulous artistry to pure dumb luck, the origins of horror movie masks are as interesting as the films themselves.