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'White Christmas' (1954) has been getting people into the holiday spirit for nearly 70 years.

Why Watching Holiday Movies Makes Us Feel Good, According to Science

Holiday movies play to our nostalgia bias, a cognitive process that makes us long for past times because we think they were somehow better than now.

7 Surprising Facts About Michael J. Fox

What does the 'J' stand for? And when will he get his Oscar?

Tenoch Huerta in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (2022).

One VFX Artist On 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Was Mainly There For Fish Poop

Accuracy was important to the filmmakers behind the 'Black Panther' sequel—so much so that one visual effects artist was tasked with making sure the fish poop looked realistic.

(Left to right) Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, and Chris Pratt in 'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special'.

The 50 Best Christmas Movies of All Time, According to Rotten Tomatoes

‘Elf,’ ‘A Christmas Story,’ and ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’ all made the list. So did ‘Die Hard.’

Myths around Santa's little helpers actually predate Christmas and Christianity itself.

How Did Elves Become Part of Christmas?

Myths about elves predate Christmas and Christianity itself.

11 Illuminating Facts About the Leg Lamp from ‘A Christmas Story’

As ‘A Christmas Story’ has grown in popularity, so has one of its most recognizable props: the leg lamp, that glowing gam otherwise known as “a major award.”

A very sweary Billy Bob Thornton stars in 'Bad Santa' (2003).

$#@!* Santa! The 20 Most Expletive-Filled Christmas Movies of All Time

Some holiday favorites are fun and festive. Others have an F-bomb count to rival 'Goodfellas.'

10 Differences Between ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Book and Movie

‘The Wizard of Oz’ is one of the most famous films of all time—but it differs quite a bit from the novel on which it was based. From the color of the coveted slippers to a one-eyed Wicked Witch, here are 10 key differences.

Robert Brian Wilson in 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' (1984).

Santa Slays: When 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' Caused a Public Panic

'Silent Night, Deadly Night,' 1984's killer Santa slasher, led some psychologists to worry kids might develop panic disorders and even regress in their toilet training.

30 of the Most Expensive Movies Ever Made

The most expensive movies ever made contain a lot of pirates, plenty of Avengers, and a heaping helping of James Cameron.

Die Hard | The Greatest Christmas Story | 20th Century FOX

Is ‘Die Hard’ a Christmas Movie? A New and Official Trailer May Finally Answer the Question

Debating whether ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie has become as popular a yuletide tradition as trimming the tree. A new trailer may offer a definitive answer to the decades-long debate.

15 Facts About 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'

'Tis the season to be jolly, joyous, and watch 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'—the first Muppet movie made without Jim Henson.

What’s this? What’s this? There’s coffee everywhere!

Bones Coffee’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Blends Are Fit for a Pumpkin King

Caffeine addicts of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange?

Florence Pugh as Lib Wright in 'The Wonder' (2022).

The Fasting Girls of the Victorian Era: The Story Behind 'The Wonder'

'The Wonder'—a new Netflix movie starring Florence Pugh and based on Emma Donoghue's book of the same name—isn't a true story. But it's rooted in real history.

11 Fascinating Facts About Ray Harryhausen

Perhaps the best stop-motion animator of all time, Ray Harryhausen—born on June 29, 1920 in Los Angeles—made a name for himself in an industry whose visual effects artists are too often overlooked.

'Sight & Sound' Has Just Released Their Decennial List of the 100 Best Films of All Time, and There's a New No. 1

'Citizen Kane' reigned for decades. It's now number three.

30 Curious Facts About Movies

Including which legendary film managed to get a PG rating despite double-digit “F-bombs,” and how ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ made history in North Korea.

You can finally put your Tomatometer knowledge to use.

Rotten Tomatoes’ ‘Daily Tomato’ Is the Perfect Wordle-Like Game for Movie Lovers

For people who know Tomatometer scores as well as Wordle lovers know obscure five-letter words.

And ‘Bambi’ was already a pretty dark story to begin with.

First It Was Winnie the Pooh—Now Bambi Is Being Turned Into a Bloodthirsty Killer in ‘Bambi: The Reckoning’

The lovable little fawn is now in the public domain—and he’s about to get a lot less lovable.

Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet in 'Bones and All' (2022).

Here’s What Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell Really Ate While Playing Cannibals in ‘Bones and All’

Hollywood’s latest cannibal movie required some culinary innovation—but less meat than you might’ve assumed.

Watch Will Ferrell Terrorize the North Pole in This Deleted Scene From ‘Elf’

No matter how many times you've watched ‘Elf’ (2003), this deleted scene may be new to you.

The MCU has made an art out of the post-credits tease.

What Was the First Post-Credits Scene in a Movie?

Kevin Feige and the brains at Marvel may have perfected the art of the post-credits tease, but they didn't invent it.

Let These 'Home Alone' Bloopers Get You Into the Holiday Spirit

The blooper reel for 'Home Alone' will give you a fresh perspective on the Christmas classic.

A Brief History of ‘National Lampoon’

‘National Lampoon’ began as an offshoot of a college humor magazine and developed into one of the most influential voices in American comedy.

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