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Juliet Kahn

Actors Who Auditioned For A Different Role Than The One They Landed

Legendary villains have their roots in actors trying out for the role of the hero, and unforgettable do-gooders are sometimes born from auditions for bad guys. These are the actors who landed an entirely different role than the one they auditioned for.

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Matthew Jackson

Stargirl And Duncanville Star Joy Osmanski On Playing A Supervillain And Telling Family Stories - Exclusive Interview

In this exclusive interview, Joy Osmanski talked to Looper about playing a supervillain, voicing a five-year-old, telling unconventional family stories, and more.

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Stephen Wilds

The Untold Truth Of Mighty Max

Debuting in 1993, Mighty Max stood out against other cartoons of its time as a genuinely thrilling series.

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Katy Kroll

The King Of Staten Island Review - Pete Davidson Gets Serious... Sort Of

Judd Apatow's latest directorial effort stars Pete Davidson as a character loosely inspired by Pete Davidson. Elements of the story may be true to life, but is it truly worth a watch? Here's our review of The King of Staten Island.

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Nina Starner

The Best Movies By Black Directors You Should Watch

From social thrillers to superhero films to biopics, here are some Black directors — famous names to fresh faces — and the films they've crafted that are absolutely worth a watch.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Untold Truth Of Scarface

Scarface's edges haven't softened over the years, nor has it grown any less divisive. Here's the untold truth of one of the greatest, bloodiest, most influential films of all time.

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Brian Boone

The Best Simpsons Treehouse Of Horror Episodes

With over 30 "Treehouse of Horror'' episodes to pick from, knowing which ones to watch can be tricky. Here are the best "The Simpsons'' Halloween episodes ever.

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Alex G.

Olivia Benson's Entire Law & Order: SVU Backstory Explained

Olivia Benson is officially the longest-running prime-time live-action TV character of all time. With 21 seasons worth of storytelling under her belt, her history has grown enormously complex. We're here to untangle Olivia Benson's backstory, one event at a time.

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Jesse Clark

The Best Fictional Presidents In Movies

Some are hilarious doofuses in goofball comedies. Others are action heroes in a suit and tie. Others still are inspiring wartime leaders, or the voices of reason and wisdom we wish our actual elected officials were in times of crisis, or simply people who seize the opportunity to make a difference.

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Michileen Martin

Actors Who Guest-Starred On The X-Files Before They Were Famous

Hugely popular comedians, superhero blockbuster leads, and stars from some of the best TV series of all time showed up on the The X-Files long before any of us knew their names. Here are some of those actors who guest-starred on the landmark show before they were famous.

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David L. Lebovitz

TV Shows That Were Canceled Because Of Controversies

For these shows, controversy brought cancellation. From murder to animal abuse, these are the scandals that sunk TV shows for good.

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Juliet Kahn

The Most Expensive Movies You've Never Heard Of

In the age of the internet, nothing stays forgotten forever. These are the most expensive movies you've never heard of, dredged from the depths of cinematic disgrace.

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Mike Bedard

The Best Horror Movies To Watch If You Hate Gore

For people who faint at the first sign of blood, these horror flicks are for you.

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David L. Lebovitz

Roles Actors Apologized For

Mistakes are part of life. But when you're an actor, millions of people watch your mistakes unfold on the big screen.

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Matthew Jackson

Hidden Romantic Comedy Gems On Netflix You Need To Watch

Some are romantic comedies in the classic mold that feel like movie comfort food, while others play with the conventions of the subgenre in delightful ways. If you're looking for a rom-com fix, here's a look at some romantic comedy hidden gems worth checking out on Netflix.

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Jaron Pak

The Backstory Of The Lord Of The Rings Dwarves Explained

With so much dwarvish lore in The Lord of the Rings, we thought we'd take a deep dive into the dwarves of Middle-earth in order to see what makes them different from the ostentatious men, froufrou elves, and beardless hobbits that surround them on all sides.

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Christopher Gates

Hidden Martial Arts Gems On Netflix You Need To Watch

Fans of martial arts cinema may have seen most of these movies but the following gems are great places to kick off your journey into this eclectic genre.

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Nina Starner

What To Watch If You Loved Schitt's Creek

If you miss Schitt's Creek and its loving, accepting attitude that made audiences laugh while simultaneously making huge strides for LGBTQ+ representation on television, here are some you should check out in between your regular Schitt's Creek rewatches

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Renata Carmen

Things Only Adults Notice In ALF

From ALF's twisted sarcasm and abusive behavior to major conflicts with physics and the speed of light, from sketchy neighbors to flower child parents, here are the things only adults notice in ALF.

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Michileen Martin

The Untold Truth Of The Thunderbolts

The Thunderbolts name has been used to describe underground fight clubs, the tools of pro-registration Marvel characters, and teams of heroes willing to shoot first and ask questions later. From their conception to their many incarnations, here's the untold truth of the Thunderbolts.

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Nick Hilden

The Scariest Horror Movies About Isolation

From tales of extra-terrestrial invaders to messed up monster movies, these are the scariest horror films about isolation.

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Jane Harkness

The Best Pirate Movies Ever Made

From Errol Flynn to Jack Sparrow, moviegoers love swashbuckling stories. We've narrowed down the world of pirate movies into this list of the absolute best.

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Morgana Santilli

Anime For People Who Don't Like Anime

For those who are willing to take a chance and try something new, here's a little list of some recommendations for the wary. These series range from older classics to brand new shows, and they forgo a lot of the tropes that require more background in anime in order to enjoy.

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Natasha Lavender

Armageddon Facts That You Won't Wanna Close Your Eyes And Miss

Here's what happened behind the scenes to make the finest movie ever made about a meteor on a collision course with Earth.

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Emily Reuben

Horror Movies With No Jump Scares

Whether it's due to fatigue or a dislike for sudden loud noises, some horror fans prefer to keep the films they watch jump-free.

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Casey Cipriani

Friends Storylines That Fans Hated

Friends might be the ultimate 1990s sitcom, but that doesn't mean it was an unqualified success. Some of Friends' storylines were hated by fans -- and for good reason. From the dumbest obstacles to Ross and Rachel's relationship to fat Monica, these are the storylines Friends fans absolutely hated.

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Brian Boone

Grampa Simpson's Entire Backstory Explained

He's been a lover, a fighter, and came face to face with several important historical figures, all before settling down in Springfield to (poorly) raise his son Homer. Here's the complete background and life story of Grampa Simpson, starting all the way back in nineteen-dickity-two.

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