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Why Do Cars Catch Fire?

A car accident in a movie usually ends in a huge fireball. But what really causes vehicle fires?

Sometimes, the credited director isn't the only director.

5 Movies That Had ‘Ghost Directors’

On some movies, there might be more than one person yelling “action” and “cut.”

Mommie Dearest (8/9) Movie CLIP - Rodeo Queen (1981) HD

12 Over-The-Top Facts About ‘Mommie Dearest’

Frank Perry’s cult classic “Mommie Dearest” did for wire hangers what “Jaws” did for sharks, but there's probably a lot more to this ‘80s flick than you ever knew.

15 Gene Hackman Quotes

Here are some bon mots the actor and author said over the years, on everything from how he chose his projects to the joys of writing.

Mr Payback, An Interactive Movie (1995) trailer [FTD-0013]

The ’90s Flop That Billed Itself as “the First Interactive Movie”

‘Mr. Payback’ might not have set the box office alight, but it did at least try to pioneer a new form of entertainment.

Superbad Official HD Trailer (2007) | Superbad

15 Iconic Movies That Shaped the Millennial Generation

Feeling nostalgic? Some of the most-loved millennial movies like ‘Superbad’ to ‘The Big Lebowski’ have stood the test of time.

From left to right, posters for: ‘A Clockwork Orange’ (1972), ‘King Kong’ (1933), ‘Frankenstein (1931)

Hundreds of Rare Movie Posters Expected to Fetch High Bids at Auction

Rare movie posters for ‘A Clockwork Orange’ (1972), ‘King Kong’ (1933), ‘Frankenstein’ (1931) will be auctioned off online in March.

15 of Tom Hanks’s Best Movies

From the box office bomb he loved to the job he got by kicking Fonzie through a window, Hanks’s filmography is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get.

(Left to right) Marisa Berenson in 'Barry Lyndon,' Roy Scheider in 'Jaws,' and Al Pacino in 'Dog Day Afternoon.'

25 Must-See Movies Turning 50 in 2025

Here’s a snapshot of 1975 in film, from blockbusters like ‘Jaws’ to hidden gems like ‘Night Moves.’

15 Things You Might Not Know About Robert Altman

The seven-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind M*A*S*H and Gosford Park, who would have turned 100 this year, changed how we watch—and hear—movies. He also tattooed Harry S. Truman’s dog.

The 20 Best CGI Movies of All Time, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Pixar really knows how to make some good ones.

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9 Things You Might Not Have Known About ‘The Last Starfighter’

It might not have garnered the box office success of movies like ‘E.T.’ and ‘Back to the Future,’ but more than 40 years after its release, ‘The Last Starfighter’ has acquired a cult following.

30 of the Best Sports Movies of All Time, According To Rotten Tomatoes

Classics like ‘Rocky’ and ‘Raging Bull’ top the list, but there are some other sports movies that you really don’t want to miss.

Lukas Haas, Kelly McGillis, Brent Jennings, and Harrison Ford in ‘Witness.’

9 Fascinating Facts About ‘Witness’

Roger Ebert loved Peter Weir’s film, calling it “an electrifying and poignant love story” and “a thriller ... Alfred Hitchcock would have been proud to make.” ‘Witness’ turns 40 this year; here’s what you should know.

Newly metamorphosed Darwin’s froglet at London Zoo.

London Zoo Welcomes 33 Endangered Froglets That Emerged From Their Fathers’ Mouths

The Southern Darwin’s frog is unique in the amphibian world, and conservationists are racing to save it from extinction.

26 Big Facts About Pee-wee Herman

In the summer of 1985, Paul Reubens introduced America’s youth—and millions of young-at-heart adults—to a new kind of comedy.

10 Movies Based On Albums

The Who, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd have all seen works transferred from the studio to the screen years after their records came out.

Star Wars Tamagotchi Lets You Lead Darth Vader to the Dark Side

The Tamagotchi gets an update with this Darth Vader edition, complete with mini-games, character interactions, and lightsaber training.

Building Geonosis in 9 minutes! LEGO Star Wars MOC Timelapse

This LEGO Recreation of a Famous Star Wars Battle Took 2 Years to Build

See how YouTuber Solid Brix Studios spent two years crafting an epic Star Wars battle with 250,000 LEGO pieces.

Alan Smithee has gotten a lot of work over the years. Too bad he doesn’t actually exist.

10 Directors Who Removed Their Names From Their Films

Dennis Hopper, David O. Russell, and Noah Baumbach have all distanced themselves from career nadirs by crediting someone else entirely.

12 Mysterious Facts About ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’

Peter Weir’s Australian New Wave classic turns 50 this year. Here’s what you need to know about the film, from the off-limits question Weir asked book author Joan Lindsay to the spooky stuff that happened on set.

An OG VHS of this flick still commands top dollar.

6 Rare Disney VHS Tapes That Are Worth a Lot of Money Today

Some of your favorite old Disney movies from the ’90s are worth a lot these days, especially if there’s a black diamond logo on the spine of the VHS clamshell case.

Gen Z is all about the Duniverse—and Timothée and Zendaya.

15 of the Best Movies That Define Gen Z

From childhood favorites to critically acclaimed indie hits, here are some of the best Gen Z movies (so far).

1 Fact About Every Best Picture Oscar Winner

The Oscars have given out 96 awards for Best Picture in their long history. Here’s one thing you should know about each film, from ‘Wings’ to ‘Oppenheimer.’