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7 Impressive Facts About Marlene Dietrich

The German-born actress rebuffed Nazi attempts to recruit her to make propaganda and declared Hitler “an idiot.” Here’s what else you need to know about her.

You'll be surprised who's writing them these days, too.

7 Great Movie Novelizations That Are Actually Worth Reading

These retro novelizations of classic movies like ‘Alien’ and ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ read like the best kind of blast from the past.

Catbus and Totoro from 'My Neighbor Totoro' (1988) at MCM London Comic Con

All Studio Ghibli Movies Ranked from Best to Worst, According to Rotten Tomatoes

'Spirited Away' ranks No.6, and the No.1 Studio Ghibli film may surprise you.

'Ren Faire' is basically 'Succession' for LARPers.

The 25 Best Docuseries You Can Stream Right Now

From making murderers to power struggles at Renaissance fairs, take a look at some of the best docuseries currently streaming.

10 Facts About Madame Clicquot, the Queen of a Champagne Dynasty

Ahead of the release of ‘Widow Clicquot’ on July 19, here are some facts about the “Grande Dame of Champagne.”

The 20 Best Movies Streaming on Max Right Now

From dystopian sci-fi classics to recent Oscar contenders, the best movies now streaming on Max run the gamut.

10 Great Olympics Movies

From ice skating comedies to wrestling tragedies, Tinseltown skillfully draws upon the world’s biggest sporting spectacle.

Harrison Ford as Han Solo in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope"

12 Fun Facts About Han Solo

Han shot first.

“You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat”: How Jaws’s Most Famous Line Came to Be

The 'Jaws' quote "You're gonna need a bigger boat" was ad-libbed by Roy Scheider, but the actor didn't come up with the line on his own.

Anthony Perkins and a taxidermied owl in ‘Psycho.’

11 Clever Moments of Movie Foreshadowing You Might Have Missed

The directors of ‘Psycho,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Fight Club,’ and other classics just couldn't help adding a frisson of foreshadowing to their suspenseful plots.

16 Classy Facts About ‘Anchorman’

It might be hard to imagine anyone other than Will Ferrell in 2004’s “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” but the comedy’s distributor, DreamWorks, initially had doubts about the star.

17 Fascinating Facts About ‘The Blair Witch Project’

The found footage film, which hit theaters in July 1999, was made for under $25,000—and it has a long legacy.

Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, and Ally Sheedy were all an essential part of the Brat Pack.

25 of the Best Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now

These gripping documentaries on Hulu, Max, and Netflix offer a real slice-of-life experience, allowing viewers to delve into worlds unlike their own.

10 Facts About ‘Parasite’

There’s more to the upstairs-downstairs tragicomedy than the stranger in the basement.

Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo, Mira Sorvino star in "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion."

20 of the Best Movies to Stream on Hulu Right Now

From ‘Poor Things’ to ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,’ Hulu has a mix of new releases and classic movies in every genre to keep you entertained all weekend long.

This dress, worn by Vivien Leigh in ‘Gone With the Wind,’ was in a pile of costumes to be thrown out before it was rescued.

8 Classic Movie Props That Were Tossed in the Trash

Sean Astin’s mom threw out his original map from ‘The Goonies,’ and none of the leg lamps used in ‘A Christmas Story’ survived past the 1990s.

Martin Sheen on the set of "Apocalypse Now"

25 Director’s Cuts That Changed a Movie’s Plot

From ‘Apocalypse Now’ to Terry Gilliam’s ‘Brazil’ and others, discover which director’s cut versions were the most controversial—and the most significant.

Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, and Frank Morgan promoting 'The Wizard of Oz'

How ‘Friend of Dorothy’ Became Code in the Gay Community

In the 1980s, the U.S. Navy carried out a futile search for the “real” Dorothy.

The Maniac Next Door: The Surprisingly Bizarre Origins of Michael Sembello’s Pop Hit From ‘Flashdance’

Michael Sembello’s synth-driven hit song from ‘Flashdance’ is rumored to have been inspired by William Lustig's 1980 slasher classic, ‘Maniac.’ But as it turns out, the true story is even weirder.

William Haines, Hollywood's First Out Gay Superstar

In the 1930s, Haines was forced to choose between Hollywood success and the love of his life.

30 Surprising Facts About ‘Scarface’

Though it was initially a flop, Brian De Palma’s ‘Scarface’ has become a classic of the crime genre.

An appropriately confused-looking Gwyneth Paltrow with Robert Downey Jr. in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017).

9 Actors Who Forgot (Or Claimed They Forgot) They Were In Famous Movies

We all forget things from time to time.

Alexandre Rodrigues in 'City of God' (2002).

10 Fascinating Facts About ‘City of God’

Shot on location in Rio's poorest neighborhoods, ‘City of God’ used amateur actors from the community in many of its most famous improvised scenes, which are as evocative today as they were when the film first hit theaters in 2002.

Not an "all convertible waitress" in sight.

7 Weird Things You Might Have Missed in Disney Movies and TV Shows

The House of Mouse has stoked its fair share of controversy over the years, but the Easter eggs and subliminal messages some believe are hidden in these classic Disney movies and TV shows take it to the next level.

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