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13 Facts About Siskel and Ebert At the Movies
On September 13, 1986, Siskel and Ebert and the Movies (which was later renamed Siskel and Ebert At the Movies) made its television debut, and turned arguing about films into a national pastime.
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What’s the Difference between Ghostbusters and 'The Real Ghostbusters?
Two animated series, both debuting in 1986, both containing the title of hit 1984 movie. Just two quickie attempts to cash in on a popular franchise, right? Not so fast.
27 Fun Facts About Pee-wee’s Playhouse
Paul Reubens takes us back to Pee-wee’s Playhouse. Here are some facts about the Saturday morning show.
Site of the Infamous Horse Head Scene From The Godfather Hits the Market
Former owners include William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies.
26 Things That Inspired Movies
Don't miss an episode of mental_floss on YouTube!
14 Reanimated Facts About The Bride Of Frankenstein
The classic horror movie has been cited as James Whale’s masterpiece, Boris Karloff’s finest hour, and the crown jewel of Universal’s monster series.
Grease Fan Theory Suggests That Sandy Is Dead
We’ve got chills…
The Mystery Behind the Ending of The Thing Might Have Been Solved
John Carpenter's sci-fi/horror classic ended with plenty of questions. But now we might have some answers.
10 Uncomfortable Facts About Welcome to the Dollhouse
Netflix Doesn’t Know the Difference Between a Rom-Com and a Slasher Flick
“Go home, Netflix you’re drunk.”
Hear David Lynch Explain How He Comes Up With His Ideas
It's like catching fish.
10 Smart Facts About Idiocracy
Even its makers are wondering how they managed to make such a prescient film.
Why Are Movie Previews Called 'Trailers'?
In a world where previews come before movies, why are they called "trailers"?
BetaHeads: The Betamax Fanatics of 1970s Ohio
Before rental stores and video streaming, movie lovers daisy-chained 18 Betamax recorders in the ballroom of a Ramada Inn to record 'Love Story.'
13 Vicious Facts About Sid and Nancy
The title was chosen to remind people of Romeo and Juliet, but the star-crossed lovers in Alex Cox's punk drama had worse problems than those teens from Verona.
Watch Classic Soviet Sci-Fi Films for Free Online
Don't worry. There are subtitles.
13 Conspiratorial Facts About The Manchurian Candidate
1. John F. Kennedy helped get it made.
10 Cool Facts About Body Heat
The movie was steamy; the set was freezing cold.
10 Fun Facts About Beerfest
Here’s everything you need to know about the movie that taught us drinking beer isn’t just something you do with friends—it’s something you dominate.
Fat Brad Cookbook Provides Recipes For All of Brad Pitt’s Movie Meals
If he's always going to be eating in front of us, we might as well join in the fun.
Pottermore Releases Original J.K. Rowling Sketches
Pottermore just released three unpublished illustrations by J.K. Rowling.
14 Surreal Facts About H.R. Giger
The 'Alien' designer wasn't always so revered: early reviews of his work involved spitting.
12 Facts About An American Tail
According to Roger Ebert, it was one of the most depressing children's movies of all time.
Boston Just Won the Major League Quidditch Championship
The Boston Night Riders just won the Major League Quidditch world championship.