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How did the auditions really go for the original cast of AMC's hit show? Now you can find out.

Watch the Original 'Breaking Bad' Cast Audition Tapes

Catch the original 'Breaking Bad' cast work their magic in the dreaded audition room.

Forget these ’90s-era fashion staples? As if!

9 Fashion Trends From the ’90s That Are Still All That and a Bag of Chips

From Mom jeans to plaid everything, these fashion trends from the ’90s aren't just retro—they're making a big comeback.

12 Wild Facts About Guns N' Roses's 'Appetite for Destruction'

On July 21, 1987, Guns N’ Roses unleashed their first studio album, 'Appetite for Destruction,' and changed the face of '80s rock.

Nichelle Nichols in Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA (2021).

Woman In Motion: How 'Star Trek' and Nichelle Nichols Forever Changed the Face of NASA

Though Nichelle Nichols was best known for her role as Lieutenant Uhura on 'Star Trek,' she also played a key role in the formation of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program and inspired generations of STEM leaders.

The 10 Best Horror Movies to Watch on Shudder Right Now

From aliens in Antarctica to unhinged babysitters, there's never any shortage of creepy content on Shudder.

8 Facts About 'Wizard of Loneliness' Nathan Fielder

Nathan Fielder, creator of HBO's 'The Rehearsal,' also owns a successful outdoor apparel brand with terrible customer service.

Tom Cruise stars in 'Risky Business' (1983).

15 Examples of the Mandela Effect

Did Tom Cruise really dance in his underwear and a pair of Ray-Bans in 'Risky Business'? If you answered “yes,” you might be suffering from the Mandela Effect.

Eadweard Muybridge: The Eccentric English Bookseller Who Created the First 'Motion Picture' Was Also a Murderer

In 1860, a tragic head injury helped turn a quiet bookseller into one of the world's most consequential photographers.

The 25 Best Coming-of-Age Films

The coming-of-age movie is a well-tested, familiar, and deeply evocative type of film that transcends genre, age, historical period, and so much more. There are numerous masterpieces in the field, but these are 25 of our favorites.

14 Surprising Facts About Aaron Burr

Though he's mainly remembered for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel, Aaron Burr led a pretty extraordinary life.

The 2001 comedy bombed at the box office, but it's since become a cult classic.

15 Campy Facts About 'Wet Hot American Summer'

'Wet Hot American Summer' bombed at the box office when it premiered in 2001, but this summer flick has since become a cult classic.

Nirvana's Kurt Cobain was into fuzz, but was not a lamestain.

'Wack Slacks': When the Media Fell for a Grunge Slang Hoax

In 1992, the mainstream media was eager to learn about the lexicon of the surging grunge scene. So a New York Times reporter phoned up an insider—who proceeded to make up a bunch of words.

Paddington looking frankly less scared than he should be in 'Halloween H20: 20 Years Later' (1998).

Meet Jason Chou—the Artist Who Photoshops Paddington Into Your Favorite Movies and TV Shows

On March 9, 2021, aspiring VFX artist Jason Chou said he’d Photoshop Paddington into a different movie or TV show every day until he forgot. He hasn’t forgotten yet.

Aerosmith and Run-DMC broke down walls—and musical barriers—with "Walk This Way."

How Aerosmith and Run-DMC's "Walk This Way" Forever Altered the Landscape of American Music

In the '80s, the destruction of two walls changed the course of human events. One was the Berlin Wall, which came down on November 9, 1989. The other was the wall separating Aerosmith from Run-DMC in the 1986 music video for "Walk This Way."

Actual toy versions of the most memorable characters from 'Toy Story,' photographed in 1995.

From 'Toy Story' to 'Spider-Man': The 10 Most Successful Movie Franchises of All Time

How well do your opinions of the best movie franchises measure up to the stats?

Steve Martin was a curious choice for the role of a mobster.

'My Blue Heaven,' Steve Martin's Comedic, Spiritual Sequel to 'Goodfellas'

In 1990, two movies based on the life of mobster Henry Hill hit theaters. 'Goodfellas' had Martin Scorsese. 'My Blue Heaven' had Steve Martin.

When Motley Crue became Mötley Crüe, they had no idea the umlaut "was a pronunciation thing."

From Motörhead to Mötley Crüe: A History of the Umlaut—Rock's Most Peculiar Punctuation

Where did the gothic garnish that became a trademark of rock bands like Mötley Crüe and Blue Öyster Cult get started?

18 Surprising Facts About 'Just One of the Guys'

'Just One of the Guys' director Lisa Gottlieb helped us uncover some little-known facts about the 1985 gender-bending teen comedy.

Circus Act: When 'The Price Is Right' Offered Elephants as Prizes

The 1950s version of the iconic game show got real weird with some of their prizes.

11 Wild Urban Legends Surrounding Popular Songs

From Tom Petty to The Eagles, fans have concocted some pretty bizarre—and very, very dark—theories about hit songs.

Kurt Russell stars as Snake Plissken in John Carpenter's 1981 sci-fi classic.

12 Facts About John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'

Director John Carpenter set the standard for dystopian cinema with the classic 1981 flick 'Escape from New York.'

7 Amazing Roles That James Caan Rejected

‘The Godfather’ star James Caan was just as famous for the roles he didn’t play as the ones he did.

Denzel Washington stars in 'St. Elsewhere.'

10 Fascinating Facts About 'St. Elsewhere'

Long before 'ER' scrubbed in, the landmark hospital drama 'St. Elsewhere' made stars of Denzel Washington, Mark Harmon, and David Morse.

How Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill" Inadvertently Became a Hollywood Soundtrack Staple

"Solsbury Hill," Peter Gabriel's solo artist debut, peaked at No. 68 when it was originally released in 1977. Then Hollywood came calling.

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