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Bryan Cranston, meth-od actor.

You probably know that Bryan Cranston starred as Walter White on 'Breaking Bad.' But did you know that he once came face-to-face with Charles Manson? Or that he was suspected of murder in Florida?

Jake Rossen
Orson Welles in 'Citizen Kane'

Roger Ebert called Orson Welles’ masterpiece “the official answer” to the question “What’s the greatest film of all time?”

Matthew Jackson


















Ahead of the Oscars on March 27, 2022, take a look back at the movies that scored an impressive number of film nominations and wins in years past.

Michele Debczak


20th Century Fox

Though Titanic was plagued with production problems, James Cameron's epic disaster/romance went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

Lilit Marcus




The world is rooting for Brendan Fraser, who is prepping to stage a comeback of sorts with roles in Martin Scorsese and Darren Aronofsky's new movies.

Jake Rossen