12 Fun Facts About ‘Blazing Saddles’
Mel Brooks’s audacious comedy was the first movie to incorporate audible flatulence (though the offending noises were muted when the film aired on television).
Mel Brooks’s audacious comedy was the first movie to incorporate audible flatulence (though the offending noises were muted when the film aired on television).
Meryl Streep is one of the most acclaimed actresses in Hollywood history. Discover how this Oscar-winning star got her start—and how her first Academy Award ended up on a bathroom floor.
Although a number of professional wrestlers have transcended the squared circle to become worldwide stars, few have captivated the public quite like André the Giant.
The movies make it look easy. But if the future of our world depended on it, could you successfully work to disarm a nuclear bomb?
When ushers need smelling salts, you know you've got a hit.
Mark Mothersbaugh—frontman for Devo, the band behind the 1980 mega-hit “Whip It”—could have also played a role in one of the biggest movies of the '80s.
Rotten Tomatoes’s best movies might be in the elite 100% Club, but those in the 99% Club aren’t far behind.
It's like the Oscars, only for complete sh*t.
A compelling theory about 'The Blair Witch Project' offers an opportunity to watch the movie in a whole new—but equally terrifying—way.
Plenty of nepo babies have earned their places in history. But it’s always good to acknowledge the doors open to people who have rich relatives—or whose dad knows the manager of a clogging troupe.
On January 15, 2024, Elton John won his first Emmy—and officially became a new member of the EGOT winner's circle.
In 1975, Welles provided narration for the short documentary 'Who’s Out There?,' which explored a range of theories and beliefs about alien life.
From his 1978 classic “Halloween” to his love of video games, there’s a lot to appreciate about John Carpenter, but here are some other cool facts you might not have known about the storied director.
The Internet Archive goes beyond the Wayback Machine—it also hosts movies, arcade games, and more.
Mother Nature can be scary, as these films full of homicidal bunnies, pissed-off piranhas, and one mutated bear prove.
With thousands of films at your fingertips, browsing the Netflix catalog can feel like a full-time job. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, let us help.
Box office success does not always equal critical acclaim. But many of the biggest hits of the 1990s are still being talked about, and revisited, today.
A bloody take on the Conan legend was announced in 2005—and then all but vanished.
Once again, Mental Floss readers proved to be curious about all sorts of niche topics—and our editors and writers were happy to oblige their interests.
You've never heard of most of these movies. There's good reason for that.
You know Ralphie Parker’s plight by heart, but can you spot the many flubs in Bob Clark’s ‘A Christmas Story’?
How many states opted for 'Elf' over 'A Christmas Story'? Did 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' get the shaft? Discover the topography of holiday movies here.
These deleted scenes shed more light on Harry's motivations, Kevin's siblings' feelings, and more.
From addictive trivia games to portable projectors, here are 18 brilliant gifts for movie lovers who know their stuff.