Entertainment
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11 Overrated Cult Classic Movies That Don’t Deserve Their Praise
Conventional wisdom holds that there are two kinds of cult classic movies. The first is “the lost gem,” a great film that failed at the box office but found a dedicated audience through rentals and streaming services, such as 1999’s…
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We Can’t Unsee These 12 Terrible Performances by Great Actors
Great actors can miss. They can miss hard. And when they do, the world doesn’t forget. Curious about what kinds of swings and misses the likes of Judi Dench and Eric Bana have taken? Here are 12 times that great…
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O.J. Simpson and Other Athletes Who Ruined Their Reputations Later in Life
Athletes earn fame – and often fortune – during their playing days. Many live the rest of their lives basking in that glory, but a number of athletes — like O.J. Simpson, who died Wednesday — have ruined their reputations…
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Blockbuster Bids: 8 Movie Props That Sold for Millions
There are collectors, and then there are collectors. A lot of the time, iconic movie props end up getting auctioned off, and as long as you’re a millionaire, they’re easy to acquire. Want Marilyn Monroe’s famous white dress? How about…
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Here’s How Much the Highest Paid Actors of 2023 Raked In
While many of us were juggling bills and living paycheck to paycheck in 2023, the crème de la crème of Hollywood’s acting world were laughing all the way to the bank. Starring in hit movies like “Barbie,” “Killers of the…
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How Much a Movie Ticket Cost the Year You Were Born (1950-2000)
With the cost of just about everything going up, making us long for a simpler (read: cheaper) time, it got me wondering about the time-honored tradition of going to the movies. Obviously, the cost of a ticket to sit in…
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22 Controversial Oscar Wins — and Who Should Have Won Instead
Few competitions are riper for second-guessing than the Academy Awards. Actors are snubbed. Films are overlooked. And worst of all, many Oscars go to performances that don’t stand the test…
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8 Movies Where Fast Food Plays a Starring Role
There are plenty of movies about chefs, but what about fry cooks? It feels like not often enough do we get a movie tied directly to fast food. Looking for…
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How Movie Theaters Have Dramatically Changed Since You Were a Kid
Going to the movies is something that every generation can connect to, yet the experience has changed so much over the years that most people probably don’t remember it the…
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Yes, Chef: Restaurant Slang That Will Make You Sound Like a Pro
What could possibly inspire such a list of must-know restaurant slang? If you know, you know. If you don’t though, we’re talking about the popular TV show “The Bear.” “The…
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All the Insane $#!t You Can Bet On In the Super Bowl (Yes, Including T-Swift)
At least 38 states have legalized some form of sports betting, and you better believe that people will be betting heavily on the biggest sporting event of the year. While…
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The Greatest Football Movies of All Time, According to Critics
Football films can inspire, enrage, or wring tears from the eyes of those who watch them. Some are sad and sappy, others are intense and hard-hitting. At their very best,…
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32 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Las Vegas
If this year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas has you dreaming of a trip to America’s gambling mecca, we have a few frugal suggestions. While Las Vegas may be made…
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10 Party Fouls That Will Ruin Your Super Bowl Shindig
Hosting a Super Bowl party can be nerve-wracking, especially if you don’t normally have people over. But you don’t have to worry about fumbling as much as the underdog team’s…
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Iconic Movie Props That Went Missing
Props frequently play a starring role in TV and film. And when they do, collectors are happy to fork over big money for them. Naturally, the more valuable the items,…
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You Won’t Believe How Much These Collectibles Fetched at Auction
Collectors pay shockingly high prices for rare versions of otherwise common things. This can range from coins and stamps to bobblehead dolls and Beanie Babies, and they can sell for impressive…
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Weird and Ridiculously Expensive Celebrity Purchases
Most everyone has fantasized about being rich, but few ever find out how they’d spend the money. Priorities can get a little skewed, it turns out, leading some celebrities and…
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Study: Gen Z Smartphone Use ‘Nearly Ubiquitous’
As someone with two Gen-Zers at home, I know a thing or two about this generation and its smartphone use. Still, I was borderline shocked at some of the findings…
