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A Look Back at Vintage Play-Doh Cans and Playsets

The substance that would become Play-Doh actually began its life as a wallpaper cleaner. Join us as we take a brief look back at some early cans and playsets.

Before He Was John Wick, Keanu Reeves Was a Teddy Bear Reporter for the CBC

Recently unearthed footage shows a young Keanu Reeves covering the Canadian International Teddy Bear Convention as a corespondent for the CBC.

8 Unforgettable Facts About Leslie Nielsen

Onetime dramatic actor Leslie Nielsen got funny in 1980's 'Airplane!' and became a deadpan comic star. He was also very fond of fart jokes.

How Will Denis Villeneuve's Dune Compare to David Lynch’s Dune? This Shot-For-Shot Trailer Will Show You

The new ‘Dune’ trailer is here. Here’s a sneak peek at how Denis Villeneuve's adaptation might measure up to David Lynch’s cult classic.

Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin in House Party (1990).

11 Wild Facts About 'House Party'

Reginald Hudlin's 'House Party' proved to Hollywood that the growing interest in Black cinema seen in the late 1980s was no mere fad.

Weekend at Errol Flynn’s: When John Barrymore’s Friends Stole His Corpse From the Morgue for One Last Prank

Drew Barrymore recently corroborated this epic Hollywood legend, but it’s still highly questionable.

B.I.G. as the (K.O.N.Y), taken by Barron Claiborne.

The Notorious B.I.G.'s Iconic "King of New York" Crown Is Expected to Fetch More Than $200,000 at Auction

The photo of Biggie Smalls crowned “King of New York” was taken just three days before his death in 1997.

The Clash—Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, Mick Jones, and Nicky 'Topper' Headon—in New York in 1978.

10 Facts About The Clash's 'London Calling'

Rolling Stone named 'London Calling,' the landmark third album by English rockers The Clash, #1 on its list of the 100 Best Albums of the 1980s—and with good reason.

Paddington mid-adventure in Paddington 2 (2018).

50 Perfect Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Yes, ‘Citizen Kane’ is in Rotten Tomatoes’s 100% Club. So are ‘Paddington 2’ and ‘The Terminator.’

Al Pacino is (still) all in the family in The Godfather: Part III (1990).

'The Godfather: Part III' Is Getting a Do-Over—and a New Ending

The closing chapter in Francis Ford Coppola's mafia saga trilogy was met with mixed reviews in 1990. Coppola believes this new version is better.

Elvis Presley in concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 27, 1977.

5 Bizarre Elvis Presley Concert Appearances

Elvis Presley spent a portion of his later years behaving somewhat erratically during his live performances, insulting his back-up singers and even changing lyrics to lash out at the hotel hosting him.

Timothy Dalton and Sam J. Jones in Flash Gordon (1980).

10 Fun Facts About Flash Gordon

The 1980 film based on the Alex Raymond comic strip was a box office disappointment but later earned a cult following—including a fan in Queen Elizabeth II.

The Last Blockbuster on Earth Is the Subject of a New Documentary

How did the Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon, survive the sinking of its mother ship? We’re about to find out.

These Jurassic Park Mosquito Dice Will Be the Envy of Any Dungeons & Dragons Game

Embrace your geekiest interests with these 'Dungeons & Dragons' dice designed to look like the fossilized mosquitoes from 'Jurassic Park.'

Jeff Goldblum stars in David Cronenberg's super gross (and excellent) remake of The Fly (1986).

20 Remakes That Are Better Than the Original Movie

From horror films to musicals, everything is fair game for copying ... with varying degrees of success.

The Cuteness Is Strong With This Baby Yoda Pet Costume

Season 2 of 'The Mandalorian' premieres on Disney+ in October 2020, which means it's time to start planning your Baby Yoda Halloween costume.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in the series finale of Game of Thrones.

5 Things We Learned After the Game of Thrones Finale

'Game of Thrones,' the epic HBO fantasy series based on George R.R. Martin's books, answered a lot of questions in its 2019 finale. It also left a few puzzles behind.

Yes, You Do Need This Baby Yoda Succulent Planter

It’s been a long year waiting for season two of ‘The Mandalorian,’ and you deserve a Baby Yoda succulent.

Don Johnson and Barbra Streisand in September 1988.

Miami Sound Machine: Remembering Don Johnson's Music Career

'Miami Vice' star Don Johnson parlayed his fame in the 1980s and recorded a surprisingly well-received album.

10 Surprising Facts About River Phoenix

River Phoenix was just as captivating in real life as he was on the screen in his tragically brief career.

After Nearly 20 Years, Boston’s Cheers Replica Bar Is Closing Its Doors

The replica of the bar from 'Cheers' opened in 2001, and due to financial struggles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it's closing its doors on August 30.

The Surprising Stories Behind 12 Classic Pop Songs

Bonnie Tyler was singing about lovestruck vampires long before Twilight’s Bella and Edward came along.

Jim Carrey, one hideous bowl cut, and Jeff Daniels star in Dumb and Dumber (1994).

The Unkindest Cut: A History of the Bowl Cut

While toddlers are often seen sporting this definite fashion don't, a number of adults have rocked the look—dating all the way back to the Middle Ages.

The Last Blockbuster on Earth is located in Bend, Oregon.

The World’s Last Blockbuster Has Been Transformed Into an Airbnb—and It Costs Just $4 Per Night

For the cost of a video rental, you can spend the night in the world's last remaining Blockbuster store, located in Bend, Oregon.

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