In 1988, Arnold Schwarzenegger bet on the comedy Twins for backend profits and made over $40M. What if that deal never happened? Three alternate histories.
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Did Hitler Ever See ‘Wabbit Twouble’?
Could Adolf Hitler have personally watched the 1941 Bugs Bunny cartoon ‘Wabbit Twouble,’ source of the Big Chungus meme? A historian’s look at what’s likely.
Eva Longoria, John Wick & The Truth About That $6M
Did Eva Longoria really spend $6 million saving John Wick? A look at the viral myth, how John Wick was actually made, and why this rumor spread so fast.
5 Funny Truths About Movie Sound Effects
From Hayden Christensen making lightsaber noises to coconuts for horse hooves, here are 5 surprising truths about how movie sound effects really get made.
5 Things People Get Wrong About Leslie Nielsen
Leslie Nielsen was born in 1926 in Regina, Saskatchewan, and reinvented himself from serious actor to deadpan comedy legend. Here are 5 myths and surprises.
Wes Anderson’s Flat-Fee Pay System, Explained
Wes Anderson uses a flat-fee salary system where actors are paid the same rate. How did it start with Bill Murray on Rushmore, and what does it change in Hollywood?
Klaus Kinski vs Werner Herzog: A Dangerous Partnership
Why did Klaus Kinski hold a machete to Werner Herzog’s throat on the set of Cobra Verde? Inside the violent, creative, and toxic bond that shaped their films.
The History of Film Part 4
The Golden Age of Hollywood The sound era brought on many changes that helped films develop … The History of Film Part 4Read more
The History of Film (Part 3)
Film and the First World War In 1905 the first successful Nickelodeon was opened in Pittsburgh, … The History of Film (Part 3)Read more
The History of Film (Part 2)
Yesterday we talked about the beginning of one of the biggest industries in the world. Today, … The History of Film (Part 2)Read more