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Works by Hitchcock and Arthur Conan Doyle—and an Early Inspiration for Star Wars—Are Now Part of the Public Domain
And Mickey Mouse could be next.
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Watch Jennifer Coolidge Crack Up Her Co-Stars in These ‘Friends’ Bloopers
Lisa Kudrow can’t keep a straight face when Jennifer Coolidge says ‘arse.’ Can you?
23 Unique Baby Names You Could Be Hearing a Lot More in 2023
Stumped for what to name your newest little bundle of joy? Consider these trendy baby names that experts say will be all the rage in 2023.
The Original Ending of ‘When Harry Met Sally...’ Was a Major Bummer
Billy Crystal’s New Year's Eve speech solidifies ‘When Harry Met Sally...’ as a feel-good classic. But according to director Rob Reiner, it almost wasn’t included.
10 Surprising Facts About Jennifer Coolidge
Jennifer Coolidge won an Emmy for her role on 'The White Lotus,' but she has been a mainstay of American comedy for decades—long before she ever checked in to the eponymous luxury resort.
100 Things We Learned in 2022
There’s no better way to wrap up 2022 than by sharing a whopping 100 things we learned this year, from interesting AI developments to unintentional art heists—and, of course, the results of the 2022 Kids’ Mullet Championships.
This ’80s Movie Montage Features the Decade’s Best Dance Scenes
Kevin Bacon fought for our right to party, but he wasn’t the only one.
Watch a Century of New Year’s Eve Ball Drops in Times Square
This video tracks the evolution of New Year's Eve in Times Square since the tradition began.
10 Fun Facts About ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’
‘Scream’ Writer Kevin Williamson Has Finally Debunked a Popular Stu Macher Fan Theory
An Easter Egg in 1997’s ‘Scream 2’ gave some fans hope that Matthew Lillard’s character is alive and well.
The Year's Most Popular Netflix Shows, Mapped
See which Netflix series your home state couldn’t get enough of this year.
Steven Spielberg Is Sorry That ‘Jaws’ Caused a Shark Panic
Steven Spielberg apologized for sparking an anti-shark feeding frenzy in the ’70s.
Smash Knit: How Ugly Christmas Sweaters Took the Holiday Season by Storm
How did we get from one ugly Christmas sweater party in Vancouver to … here? It’s quite a yarn.
42 Festive Facts About ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’
‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ is the gift that keeps on giving (and you kind of have Stanley Kubrick to thank for its existence).
12 Surprising Facts About ‘Black Christmas’
Nearly a decade before he made ‘A Christmas Story,’ Bob Clark turned a horror movie about an unsuspecting group of sorority sisters and a mysterious killer lurking in their attic into a different kind of holiday classic.
One VFX Artist On 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Was Mainly There For Fish Poop
Accuracy was important to the filmmakers behind the 'Black Panther' sequel—so much so that one visual effects artist was tasked with making sure the fish poop looked realistic.
An Eye-Popping History of the Red Ryder BB Gun From 'A Christmas Story'
Ralphie Parker's thirst for an air rifle was borne out of a real toy trend and a fake cowboy.
How Did Elves Become Part of Christmas?
Myths about elves predate Christmas and Christianity itself.
Carol of the Bells: How a Ukrainian Protest Song Became a Christmas Staple
"Carol of the Bells" was adapted from the Ukrainian composition “Shchedryk,” a New Year’s ballad that doubled as a cry for independence in the aftermath of World War I.
$#@!* Santa! The 20 Most Expletive-Filled Christmas Movies of All Time
Some holiday favorites are fun and festive. Others have an F-bomb count to rival 'Goodfellas.'
10 Differences Between ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Book and Movie
‘The Wizard of Oz’ is one of the most famous films of all time—but it differs quite a bit from the novel on which it was based. From the color of the coveted slippers to a one-eyed Wicked Witch, here are 10 key differences.
Santa Slays: When 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' Caused a Public Panic
'Silent Night, Deadly Night,' 1984's killer Santa slasher, led some psychologists to worry kids might develop panic disorders and even regress in their toilet training.
A Rare Recording of Stephen Sondheim’s 1948 Musical Satire ‘Phinney’s Rainbow’ Was Just Unearthed
When he was an 18-year-old sophomore at Williams College, Stephen Sondheim satirized college life with a musical about a fraternity that tries to swap out philanthropy for more parties.
The Hilarious ‘Peppa Pig’ Mention in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Was Totally Improvised
Creator Mike White deserves credit for most of the cringe moments in ‘The White Lotus.’ But one was a Sabrina Impacciatore original.