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Timothy Dalton and Sam J. Jones in Flash Gordon (1980).

The 1980 film based on the Alex Raymond comic strip was a box office disappointment but later earned a cult following—including a fan in Queen Elizabeth II.

Jake Rossen








Val Kilmer stars in Martha Coolidge's Real Genius (1985).

Martha Coolidge's 1985 film 'Real Genius,' starring Val Kilmer, ranked first among equals from that decade for its stellar cast, sensitive direction, and genuine-nerd bona fides.

Todd Gilchrist




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Larry David’s knack for creating drama out of the smallest things—and making everyone mad at him—has made him one of the most endearing voices in American comedy. Take a look at some things you might not know about him.

Adam Hunter


American singer, actress, and activist Lena Horne circa 1947.

With a multifaceted career that lasted more than 70 years, Lena Horne is many things to many people: a talented singer, one of the most famous actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age, and a tireless champion of civil rights.

Ashley Bardhan


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Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock 'n' Roll,” is the legendary musician who melded country, gospel, and R&B influences to help revolutionize American pop culture.

Steven Melendez
Walter Matthau stars in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974).

Plenty of great movies have been derailed by lackluster endings, or endings that simply chicken out on the bold promises the rest of the film made to its audience. Thankfully for all of us, these are the ones that got it right.

Matthew Jackson




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Pro wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was known for his Scottish kilt and bagpipes, but he was also a serious martial artist and even recorded a pop song.

Jake Rossen




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When famed composer Ennio Morricone passed away on July 6, 2020, he left behind a body of work that eclipses the idea of “productivity” itself. In addition to composing thousands of hours of music for hundreds of movies, he created several indelible momen

Todd Gilchrist