POP CULTURE

13 Fascinating Facts About Brazil

When Terry Gilliam released his latest film, 2013’s 'The Zero Theorem', critics saw a resemblance to Brazil.

Ghostbusters and Top Gun Among the National Film Registry's 2015 Inductees

These 25 films have been added to the Library of Congress's list of important works.

9 Outrageous Star Wars Fan Theories

Some fans believe that George Lucas's galaxy isn’t so far, far away after all.

Here's What Happened to Harry and Karen in Love Actually

A dozen years after its release, the film's script editor revealed what happened to Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson's characters.

When Return of the Jedi Was Stolen at Gunpoint

In a pre-Internet era, bootleggers ran off with 'Return of the Jedi' prints the old-fashioned way: with guns.

15 Epic Facts About Heat

Michael Mann’s legendary crime flick was released 20 years ago.

16 Fun Facts About Tootsie

Sydney Pollack called it a "piece of sh*t." Dabney Coleman called it a "pain in the a**." Fans call it one of the greatest comedies ever made.

The 60-Year Struggle to Bring Childhood's End to Screens

An adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's landmark sci-fi novel, which has been marinating in Hollywood for six decades, finally hits TV screens tonight.

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5 Ways Disney Pays Tribute to Old Attractions

From Space Mountain to Pirates of the Caribbean, there are a lot of iconic rides at Disney theme parks—but there are even more attractions that have come and gone, sometimes in a matter of just months.

Sleep with Me Host Drew Ackerman Shares 8 Pop-Culture Inspirations for His Podcast

Most podcasters want to avoid putting their listeners to sleep. But for Drew Ackerman, being boring is a full-time job.

15 Nostalgic Facts About 'My Girl'

Columbia Pictures hired child psychologists to tell the public it was okay to bring kids to the theater.

The Original Titles of 11 Popular Films

12 Timely Facts About High Noon

One of the greatest Westerns of the 1950s has very little action (unless you count the off-screen affairs).

25 Facts About the Anne of Green Gables Miniseries

Kindred spirits the world over are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the beloved 'Anne of Green Gables' miniseries.

15 High-Flying Facts About Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Ang Lee described the experience of directing the film, which was released 15 years ago, as "miserable."

16 Canny Facts About The Jerk

Some behind-the-scene facts that you need, along with this ashtray. And this paddle game. And this remote control.

5 Vince Guaraldi Albums Beyond A Charlie Brown Christmas

Vince Guaraldi is best known for composing and performing the jazz score to 'A Charlie Brown Christmas, but there's a lot more to the man dubbed "Dr. Funk" by his friends than Peanuts.

Jim Carrey attends the SNL 40th Anniversary Celebration.

31 Famous People Rejected by 'Saturday Night Live'

Live from New York, it’s … none of these celebrities (though not for lack of trying).

33 Movies That Almost Starred Bill Murray

The notoriously hard-to-reach actor has missed out on a lot of films. Especially ones involving by Steven Spielberg.

18 Fun Facts About The Naked Gun

After his career-changing performance in 'Airplane!,' Leslie Nielsen teamed up with Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and David Zucker again for the ABC parody show 'Police Squad!' in 1982.

12 Things You Might Not Know About The Wiz

Tonight, NBC will air The Wiz Live!, a brand new production of the 1975 smash that descended on Broadway like a Kansas twister.

How Sylvester Stallone Almost Made The Godfather: Part III

To hear Sylvester Stallone tell it, failing to get a job as an extra in 1972’s 'The Godfather' may have been the best thing to ever happen to him.

You Can Visit the Skull of the Original Winnie-the-Pooh

The beloved bear lived to a ripe old age despite her fondness for sticky buns and honey.

13 Movies That Almost Starred Ben Stiller

The 'Zoolander' star is turning 50 today!

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