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Doug Jones and Ivana Baquero in Pan's Labyrinth (2006).

14 Fantastical Facts About Pan's Labyrinth

Between his modest comic book hits Hellboy and Hellboy II: The Golden Army, imaginative Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro made a film that was darker and more in Spanish: Pan's Labyrinth.

John Williams Has Never Seen Star Wars—and Doesn’t Think Much of His Score

"I don’t have an impulse to go to the theater and look at it."

13 Surprising Facts About Carlito's Way

Director Brian De Palma's cult gangster movie was just as interesting behind the scenes as it was on the screen.

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Star Wars Fan Creates the Opening Crawl That Rogue One Is Missing

A not-so-long time ago in Los Angeles ...

The Real People Who Inspired 8 Famous Superheroes

Pop culture's most famous superheroes may seem otherworldly, but many of them were inspired by real people.

See the Damage Those Home Alone Booby Traps Would Do in Real Life

Harry and Marv shouldn't have made it out alive.

More People Are Using the Word Jedi in Everyday Life

The word has evolved beyond the context of 'Star Wars.'

12 Lively Facts About Corpse Bride

Tim Burton's Oscar-nominated stop motion feature wed some innovative animation techniques to a centuries-old story about life, death, and devotion.

15 Things You Might Not Know About Scream

We won’t spoil the big reveal, but even if you know the ending of Wes Craven’s horror masterpiece, these facts may be able to shock you.

30 Facts About Your Favorite Steven Spielberg Movies

Since making his feature directorial debut with the 1971 TV movie Duel, Steven Spielberg—who was born on December 18, 1946—has gone on to create some of Hollywood's most iconic films.

The Forgotten Music Careers of 15 Famous Actors

In the 1980s, Eddie Murphy wanted to party all the time—and sing about it.

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15 Psychological Conditions Named After Literary Characters

Shakespearian and fairy tale characters have a wealth of complexes and syndromes named after them.

Pop-Up Video Store to Offer 14,000 Copies of Jerry Maguire

The Jerry Maguire Video Store will open in Los Angeles on January 13, 2017.

28 Things You Might Not Have Known About The Royal Tenenbaums

11 Influential Facts About A Woman Under the Influence

You can't talk about the history of independent film without talking about John Cassavetes. And you can't talk about John Cassavetes without talking about 'A Woman Under the Influence.'

19 Delightful Quotes from Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke has been charming his way onto TV and movie screens since the 1950s, capturing hearts in roles like comedy writer Rob Petrie on 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and Bert in 'Mary Poppins.'

13 Complete Facts About Jerry Maguire

6. Renée Zellweger didn’t know how to say the “hello” line.

14 Illuminating Facts About The Golden Child

Eddie Murphy's fantasy comedy went through numerous changes before it hit theaters in 1986.

Stranger Things Mania Leads to Holiday Light Shortage at British Chain

B&Q’s inventory of multicolored LED string lights is already down 90 percent.

From Bondage to Brains: A Cultural History of Zombies

Whether you’re deeply invested in their modern lore or roll your eyes at the mere thought of undead fever, there’s no denying it: zombies have infiltrated pop culture.

20 of Steven Wright's Funniest Jokes

Steven Wright once supposedly said, "I intend to live forever. So far, so good."

12 Fun Facts About You Can't Do That on Television

The show that set the standard for Nickelodeon's kid-friendly comedies has some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories.

15 Bizarre Holiday Albums

Because no holiday music playlist would be complete without William Hung’s rendition of ... “We Are the Champions.”

Why 'Thriller,' the Most Iconic Halloween Music Video Ever Made, Was Released in December

Believe it or not, Michael Jackson’s landmark "Thriller" video premiered on December 2, 1983—weeks after the holiday it’s now synonymous with.

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