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Calling All Movie Fans: 'The Curious Movie Buff' Is Now on Sale
The newest knowledge bomb from Mental Floss contains history, trivia, and lore about dozens of films from the past 50 years.
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The 20 Least Scary Horror Movies of All Time, Based on Jump Scares
Want unsettling but not wet-your-pants scary? This unusual formula for tolerable horror movies may be just what you need.
Dread by Dawn: How Midnight Movies Became a Cultural Phenomenon, According to Joe Bob Briggs
Legendary drive-in film critic and host Joe Bob Briggs talks about the history of midnight movies, his upcoming Shudder special, ‘Joe-Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout,‘ and more.
Tina Turner Is Getting the Barbie Treatment
The Queen of Rock and Roll was apparently “very involved in the design process” of her Barbie counterpart.
Slam It to the Left With These 10 Fun Facts About the Spice Girls
No one does super-fandom like the Brits, and back in late '90s, it looked as though Beatlemania might finally be outdone by the Spice Girls.
12 Facts About 'Desperately Seeking Susan'
When filming began on 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' Madonna was an up-and-coming singer. By the time shooting wrapped, she was a bona fide superstar.
Off the Map: Why the Internet Loves Being Creeped Out By Liminal Spaces
The liminal space aesthetic has only been around for a few years, but it triggers a primal fear that predates the internet.
15 Great Gifts for the Sci-Fi Fanatic in Your Life
From groundbreaking movies to landmark novels, these are the best gifts for sci-fi fans in your life.
Disney’s Three-Ingredient Dole Whip Recipe Is Surprisingly Easy to Make at Home
The recipe for Disney World's highly sought after Dole Whip is surprisingly simple.
8 Celebrities Who Refuse to Sign Autographs
William Shatner maintains a conventions-only signing policy. Bryan Cranston gets pestered too often. Steve Martin prefers to hand out business cards.
Watch This Supercut of Film Jump Scares (If You Dare)
The jump scare is often written off as a cheap trick used to prop up bad films. But when done well and with purpose, jump scares can add genuine fright and terror.
A Tablecloth Covered in The Beatles’ ’Acid-Inspired’ Doodles Is Headed to Auction
Before their final concert, The Beatles splattered a tablecloth with food and marked it up with doodles. Today the item is worth at least $15,000.
The 20 Most Popular Movie-Inspired Baby Names
Whether they’re comedies or animated musicals, movies have a big impact on baby naming trends.
Felonious Floats and Pumpkin Cakes: Check Out These Recipes From ‘The Unofficial Universal Theme Parks Cookbook’
You don’t have to go all the way to Honeydukes to enjoy a good Pumpkin Cake—Ashley Craft’s latest cookbook has you covered.
E.T. or B.S.? When Fox Aired Its Infamous 'Alien Autopsy' in 1995
'Alien Autopsy,' a gruesome 1995 special that aired on Fox, purportedly depicted an extraterrestrial cadaver being dissected. Was it a hoax? Yes, but also no.
'Stand For Your Truth': The Life and Legacy of Sacheen Littlefeather
In 1973, Sacheen Littlefeather caused a national stir when she refused Marlon Brando’s Oscar for Best Actor in 'The Godfather.' Nearly 50 years later, the activist received a long overdue apology for the abuse and discrimination she endured.
10 Actors Who Have Played Marilyn Monroe
With Netflix's 'Blonde,' Ana de Armas is the latest in a long line of actors who have attempted to portray Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood’s ultimate It Girl.
How Lizzo Came to Play James Madison’s 200-Year-Old Crystal Flute During a D.C. Concert
“I want everybody to make some noise for James Madison’s crystal flute, y’all!” —Lizzo, international pop star and classical flautist.
15 Groundbreaking Facts About 'Avatar'
In 2009, James Cameron broke his own 'Titanic' box office record with 'Avatar'—a boundary-pushing CGI feature that promptly made $2.9 billion at the box office.
10 of the Shortest Bestselling and Classic Books
These books won't keep you up all night—and that's a good thing.
'5-25-77,' a Coming-of-Age Film Set During the Summer of 'Star Wars,' Is Finally Getting Released After 20 Years
In 2004, Johnson set out to direct a coming-of-age tale sparked by seeing an early cut of 'Star Wars.' It took nearly 20 years to see it through.
10 Ways King Tut Influenced Pop Culture
From Steve Martin's 'Saturday Night Live' song to 'The Mummy' movies, King Tut has had an eventful afterlife.
The 35 Greatest Westerns of All Time
The Western has been part of cinema since the very earliest days of Hollywood, and has produced some of the greatest films ever made. Here are 35 of them.
The MCU’s New ‘Blade’ Movie Is Looking for Extras in Cleveland
“This film takes place in a past time period,” the 'Blade' casting call reads, but it doesn’t specify which one.