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MOVIES

Glenn Close at the 2021 Academy Awards.

Actors Who Earned Oscar and Razzie Nominations for the Same Role

The Razzie Awards can be an entertaining antithesis to the Oscars. But sometimes, the nominations are surprisingly similar.

Ellen Gutoskey

 Tom Cruise did not, in fact, engage in a "war of the worlds"

13 Lies Movies Taught Us

In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy traces some of the most common myths we've gotten from movies.

Jon Mayer

Gordon Parks Smoking a Pipe

10 Facts About Gordon Parks

Renaissance man Gordon Parks made an indelible mark on nearly every art form in midcentury America, from photography to filmmaking.

Scott Beggs



Joe Pesci.

When Joe Pesci Released an Album as 'Cousin Vinny'

The renowned actor, who had a background as a nightclub singer, decided to try his hand at pop music while in character as terrible lawyer Vinny Gambini.

Jake Rossen


Robin Stille in 'The Slumber Party Massacre' (1982).

9 Fascinating Facts About 'The Slumber Party Massacre'

Like so many other horror films, it has taken decades for 'The Slumber Party Massacre' to get its due. But it's now recognized as a touchstone of feminist horror and a shrewd satire.

April Snellings


Sam Worthington stars in 'Avatar' (2009).

The 16 Best Movies You Can Stream On Disney+ Right Now

Who needs Han Solo when you've got the blue Na'vi people from 'Avatar'?

Jake Rossen


Zoe Saldaña in 'Avatar: The Way of Water.'

Why James Cameron Made the Na’vi People in ‘Avatar’ Blue

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ introduces viewers to more of Pandora’s blue people. Here’s why they aren’t yellow, purple, or any other color.

Ellen Gutoskey
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