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POP CULTURE
The nostalgia of the '90s can vary depending on where you live. Oklahomans, for example, are curious about 'Twister,' while others are more interested in a Disney classic.
“You can’t hope to direct [Klaus] Kinski,” John Vulich, a makeup effects artist on 'Crawlspace' once said about the 1986 low-budget horror movie’s leading man. “You can only document him.”
The revival of Showtime's hit series 'Dexter' sees serial killer Dexter Morgan in snowbound New York, estranged from his son, and sharpening his tools to confront a new adversary. Here's everything we know so far.
This map of each state's favorite Hulu original show may give you some inspiration for your next streaming session.
Los del Río's “Macarena” became the second longest-running number one in Billboard history, shifted 14 million copies, and sparked a dance craze that spread everywhere from the Olympics to the Democratic National Convention.
In 1989, Cher was back with a new album and a new look—one that prompted viewers, and even the U.S. Navy, to worry she was displaying too much of her cheeky side.
Moana absolutely wants to hear your two-year-old’s tone-deaf rendition of "How Far I’ll Go" over the phone.
From the 1920s to the 1940s, Oscar Micheaux led the way in shining a spotlight on Black culture in the movies.
In 'The Curious Viewer,' we take a deep dive into some of the best and most binge-worthy shows of the past 20 years. Who knows? You might discover your next time-sucking addiction here.
Janis Joplin didn’t have a long or prolific career. The freewheeling Texas blues-rock howler recorded just four albums between 1967 and 1970. But in that short time, she left an indelible mark on rock ’n’ roll history.
From 'Superman Lives' to 'Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian,' these are the greatest movies we'll (probably) never get to see.
Hayao Miyazaki keeps coming out of retirement. His son (and fellow filmmaker) Gorō Miyazaki recently explained why.
Divers in Crosby, Minnesota, can visit a statue of Jason Voorhees—the masked murderer from the Friday the 13th franchise.
Pixar's 'Up' was sad enough when it came out in 2009, and this dark fan theory somehow makes the movie even more depressing.
The best NC-17 movies aren’t always the highest-grossing movies, but Marlon Brando’s ‘Last Tango in Paris’ checks both boxes.
In 1964, 'Goldfinger' established many of the elements that would become regular James Bond movie hallmarks, and made 007 a global superstar.
From Quentin Tarantino to Jay and Silent Bob, Hollywood's cinematic universes go way beyond Marvel movies.
If the YouTube view count of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" video is any indication, we’re never gonna give rickrolling up.
With the 'Crash Bandicoot' series celebrating its 25th anniversary this September, we're looking back at some of the series's unused ideas and early marketing efforts.
Unfortunately, there’s no official Kidz Bop version of “WAP.” But there’s no shortage of other comical covers to amuse yourself with.
Beloved childrens' book character Curious George got himself into some real pickles, including knocking himself unconscious while high on ether.
They're 'friends with' Goofy, Cinderella, and others. They work at the Happiest Place on Earth. And they'd like for you to stop asking them to hold your baby.
Critics didn’t quite know what to make of 'Let’s Scare Jessica to Death' when it premiered in 1971. But it has since morphed into a cult classic.