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Simon & Simon
TELEVISION
April 30, 2026 Jesse Singer

Who else loved Simon & Simon and thinks it’s a totally underappreciated 80s show?

For most people, the answer is “never.” For some of us, it’s “honestly... not that long ago.” It doesn’t get the same 80s nostalgia hype as Magnum, P.I., The A-Team, or Remington Steele, but Simon & Simon was a real hit back in the day-and somehow ended up one of the most underappreciated shows of that entire era.
Burt Lancaster, "The Train"
ACTORS
April 30, 2026 Jesse Singer

Burt Lancaster was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars—but when they tried to break him, he fought back.

By the late 40s and early 50s, Burt Lancaster was one of the biggest movie stars in the world. The hits, the money, the fame. He had it all. But behind the scenes, Hollywood was starting to push back hard—and Lancaster made a move no one saw coming.
Publicity photo of Raquel Welch
ACTORS
April 30, 2026 Allison Robertson

Raquel Welch Refused To Be Labeled

Raquel Welch’s 1982 firing from Cannery Row led to a landmark $10.8 million lawsuit against MGM, challenging Hollywood’s “difficult” label and exposing gender bias in the industry.
Jayne Mansfield in publicity portrait
ACTORS
April 30, 2026 Allison Robertson

Jayne Mansfield’s scandals weren’t accidents—they were strategy.

Jayne Mansfield’s rise in 1950s Hollywood was marked by headline-making scandals, publicity stunts, and rumors of Satanic ties before her tragic 1967 car crash cemented her place in pop culture history.
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MOVIES

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MOVIES
February 22, 2024 Matthew Burke

The Dark Behind-The-Scenes Secrets Of "The Wizard Of Oz"

"The Wizard of Oz" is a timeless, cross-generational classic. But did you know that behind the film's bright and colorful scenes, there are some rather dark and hidden secrets?
Screenshot from Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
MOVIES
February 17, 2026 Peter Kinney

Movies That Raised The Bar For Special Effects And Made Hollywood Rethink What Was Possible

Special effects have never been just about flash. At their core, they’re about solving impossible problems, dreaming up ways to show audiences something that technology hasn’t quite caught up with yet. Every so often, a film arrives that doesn’t just wow viewers; it changes the rules for everyone.
MOVIES
January 2, 2026 Penelope Singh

Iconic Scenes That Took Place In Real Locations You Can Still Visit

MOVIES
November 13, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Times That American Cinema Butchered A Beautiful Foreign Film

From “Oldboy” to “The Intouchables,” explore 25 times American cinema butchered a beautiful foreign film. Discover how Hollywood remakes and mistranslations stripped these international masterpieces of their soul, subtlety, and cultural meaning.

E.T. phone home.

— Pat Welsh as E.T. in "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982)
Written by Melissa Mathison.


TELEVISION

Simon & Simon
TELEVISION
April 30, 2026 Jesse Singer

Who else loved Simon & Simon and thinks it’s a totally underappreciated 80s show?

For most people, the answer is “never.” For some of us, it’s “honestly... not that long ago.” It doesn’t get the same 80s nostalgia hype as Magnum, P.I., The A-Team, or Remington Steele, but Simon & Simon was a real hit back in the day-and somehow ended up one of the most underappreciated shows of that entire era.
Simpsons Internal
TELEVISION
February 23, 2024 Sammy Tran

Scary Predictions On The Simpsons That Actually Came True

Through the decades, "The Simpsons" has made some disturbingly precise future forecasts, leaving audiences in awe and amazement.
Interview Internal
TELEVISION
February 29, 2024 Marlon Wright

The Wildest TV Interviews Ever Aired

In television interviews, people usually talk about their experiences and opinions in a cool, collected manner. They can, however, occasionally get chaotic and draw in viewers.
Anime Internal
TELEVISION
March 6, 2024 Sammy Tran

5 Quintessential Animes You Must Watch

Anime has become an international phenomenon thanks to its lively visuals and captivating narratives. If you're unfamiliar with anime and are unsure of where to begin, here are five classic anime series to start you off.

ACTORS

Burt Lancaster, "The Train"
ACTORS
April 30, 2026 Jesse Singer

Burt Lancaster was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars—but when they tried to break him, he fought back.

By the late 40s and early 50s, Burt Lancaster was one of the biggest movie stars in the world. The hits, the money, the fame. He had it all. But behind the scenes, Hollywood was starting to push back hard—and Lancaster made a move no one saw coming.
Mary Astor Facts
ACTORS
July 2, 2024 Sarah Ng

Scandalous Facts About Mary Astor, The Film Noir Femme Fatale

A star at 18. A widow at 24. Confined to a sanitarium at 43. This is the story of Mary Astor, the most tragic starlet you’ve never heard of.
Lizabeth Scott Facts
ACTORS
July 2, 2024 Byron Fast

Fatal Facts About Lizabeth Scott, The Forgotten Noir Queen

They called her “The Threat”—and for good reason. Lizabeth Scott struck fear into the hearts of everyone she met in Hollywood.
Olive Thomas Facts
ACTORS
June 25, 2024 Dancy Mason

Untamed Facts About Olive Thomas, The First Tragic Star

Even after accidentally ingesting poison, Olive Thomas couldn’t accept her fate—and her last words were utterly heartbreaking.


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