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While the opening line of a movie is important, so is the closing line. How well do you know the last lines of Disney movies?
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Not every Oscar winner is a hit in theaters. Discover seven films that flopped at the box office yet triumphed at the Academy Awards.
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From 'The Shining' to 'The Breakfast Club,' the 1980s had some of the best movies. How well do you remember them based on the taglines?
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How fast can you identify these classic Disney movies, reimagined for the horror genre?
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After decades of debate, Rotten Tomatoes has finally crowned a winner.
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The director, Alan Smithee, doesn't actually exist. So, why is he listed in the credits of so many films?
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Think you know all the Disney movies from the 2000s? Test your knowledge by finishing these 10 quotes.
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The first-ever Academy Awards took just 15 minutes. Here's how the Oscars began, who won at the first ceremony, and more.
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You have to be a rom-com expert to match the first line with the right movie!
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How many of these iconic movie twists can you get right?
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These beloved films were once certifiable Cannes catastrophes. 
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It's time to find out if you know which song each Disney couple has fallen in love over.
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If May 4, October 3, and June 5 have special meanings to you, you're not alone. From Mean Girls Day and Star Wars Day to Festivus, these holidays are all
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Whether it’s steamy or funny, romance movies have their place in our hearts during Valentine’s Day. How well do you know these romance movies, though?
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The term "Wuthering" comes from Old Norse, and explains a lot about Emily Brontë's classic, 'Wuthering Heights.'
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The latest adaptation takes major liberties, but how bad are they really? We discuss the biggest changes in the 2026 ‘Wuthering Heights’ compared to Emily Brontë’s classic novel.
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The first kiss is important. In a lot of Disney movies, that first kiss happens at the end, but it's not always the case. Can you match the Disney couples to their first kiss?
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How a disembodied hand and a connection to Cathy inspired Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights," the surprise hit single which made her a star at 19.
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Love is a common theme in Disney movies, and some of the iconic songs feature the word. Just how well do you know the titles?
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From Will Smith and Chris Rock's clash to Sacheen Littlefeather's refusal, the Academy Awards biggest night has always been punctuated by scandal.
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