Mad TV
February 23, 2026 Penelope Singh

Brilliant Sketch Comedy Shows That Still Make Us Laugh Till We Cry

Sketch comedy is one of television’s most beloved formats because it captures lightning in a bottle: it’s quick, absurd, topical, subversive, and endlessly quotable. From the surreal absurdity of British troupes to the cultural commentary of American trailblazers, these sketch shows have shaped comedy for generations.
February 23, 2026 Jesse Singer

Every Band That Turned Down Invitations To Play At The 1969 Woodstock Music Festival

The 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair has become the most famous music festival of all time. It defined an era and gave us some of the most notable performances of the century. Why would any musician turn down a chance to play at Woodstock then?
Quark
February 20, 2026 Peter Kinney

TV Flops From The 70s That People Actually Loved

TV history holds some wild surprises. Remember those forgotten '70s shows that barely made a blip on the radar? Well, grab your bell bottoms as we look back at some interesting series that totally deserved better.
Screenshot from 2009's "Up," Ellie and Carl
February 13, 2026 Sarah Ng

The 17 Most Upsetting Movies Of All Time

From the realistic portrayal of war in Saving Private Ryan to the opening of Pixar's Up, these might just be the most upsetting movies of all time.

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February 6, 2026 Jack Hawkins

The Most Famous TV Shows Set In Each State

America produces some excellent television, from gripping dramas to sweet romances. The American television landscape has it all. While most American TV shows are filmed in large studios in states like California, sometimes they're set in the deserts of Arizona or the wilderness of Alaska. Let's explore the most famous TV shows from every state.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
January 27, 2026 Miles Brucker

The Scariest Horror Movies Ever Made

Zombies and vampires? Or some good ol' slasher? Or maybe you're a fan of psychological horror and found footage movies. Regardless of your preferences, this list might have something for each one of you.
January 22, 2026 Penelope Singh

The Most Influential Women In Rock You May Not Have Heard Of

Siouxsie Sioux’s bold sense of fashion was only a part of what made one of the most influential women in rock and roll—but it also led to one of the most harrowing moments of her life.
January 22, 2026 Jesse Singer

The Best Beatles Songs No One Talks About

Arguably the greatest band of all time, The Beatles have a long, long list of hit songs that are the soundtrack to so many of our lives. But what makes the Beatles such an incredible force in music history is all the other amazing songs they recorded—the ones that maybe weren't huge chart toppers and don't get talked about enough. Songs like these...
January 13, 2026 JK

Movies That Were Too Smart For The Average Viewer

Have you ever watched a movie that left you so baffled by the ending that you had to go online for explanations, or even rewatch it to grasp its full meaning? You’re not alone.
January 7, 2026 Carl Wyndham

Oscar Upsets

Sometimes the Academy surprises filmgoers by doing the unexpected and causing an upset at the Oscars. So in honor of awards season, let’s look at some of the biggest surprises Oscar voters have given us over the years.


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