Sean Hutchinson

Joined: Nov 21, 2012

Sean Hutchinson has a couple fancy schmancy academic degrees in English literature, is a big World War II buff, counts Carl Sagan and Harry Nilsson among his personal heroes, and he’s also a huge movie fan.

17 Things You Might Not Know About ‘The Shawshank Redemption’

What’s the Difference Between a Lake and a Pond?

Where Does the Word ‘Hoser’ Come From?

30 Surprising Facts About ‘Scarface’

Jeff Cohen, Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, and Ke Huy Quan in "The Goonies" (1985).

20 Fun Facts About ‘The Goonies’

As the ultimate ’80s adventure comedy for kids, Richard Donner’s 1985 hit scored with audiences and critics alike, but there are probably a few facts about “The Goonies” you didn't know, like that the treasure map was speckled with real blood.

22 Things You Might Not Know About the Stanley Cup

Who is this Lord Stanley anyway? Find out more about the history and strange mishaps surrounding the NHL’s Stanley Cup.

What Is the Wilhelm Scream?

The Wilhelm Scream sound effect has been heard in everything from 'Star Wars' to 'Avatar.' But why do so many filmmakers use it?

A hat being thrown after Mark Stone of the Las Vegas Golden Knights scored a hat trick in game five of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Final.

Where Does the Phrase ‘Hat Trick’ Come From?

The term 'hat trick' is most associated with hockey, but that's not the sport that started it all.

Who Invented Coffee?

Your daily cup of coffee has been hundreds of years in the making.

15 Wild Facts About 'Conan the Barbarian'

Arnold Schwarzenegger did all of his own stunts, as the filmmakers were unable to find a body double who could match the actor's size.

18 Fascinating Facts About Charles Dickens

Dickens’s unprecedented celebrity made him the most popular novelist of his century—but the author of Great Expectations, Bleak House, A Christmas Carol, and dozens of other works was more than just a writer.

These barriers weren’t born in New Jersey.

Why Are Road Partitions Called “Jersey Barriers”?

They might be called “Jersey barriers,” but they weren’t born in the Garden State.

Murray Hamilton, Roy Scheider, and Richard Dreyfuss in 'Jaws.'

26 Incisive Facts About ‘Jaws’

On June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws'—the original summer blockbuster—arrived in theaters and scared moviegoers out of the water.

On the set of 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope'

65 Facts About the ‘Star Wars’ Universe

Here are some fascinating facts about the ‘Star Wars’ universe—any one of which makes a perfect response the next time someone says “May the 4th be with you.”

15 Fun Facts About 'Fletch'

A few facts about the 1985 comedy starring Chevy Chase as investigative reporter Irwin M. Fletcher.

What’s the Difference Between Prison and Jail?

Many people use the terms interchangeably, but there’s a substantial difference between the two methods of incarceration.