Pop Culture

10 Things That Remind Us Why We Love 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'

With some of the catchiest tunes, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was a classic movie of our childhood. From "Doll On a Music Box", to "Toot Sweets" this movie deserved more recognition than it got.  Dick Van Dyke was in his prime, riding on the high from Mary Poppins a few years previous, but Chitty Chitty Bang Bang didn't get the attention the Disney hit got. Released in 1968, we still continued to watch this movie into the 90s, because of its hilarity and light-hearted nature. Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about this movie:1. The book

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10 Magical Facts About "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"

Before Angela Lansbury was trapped under a spell in the beast's castle as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, she was performing magic as Miss Eglantine Price in the classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Released in 1971, generations of kids would see this movie as it stood the test of time. If you were swept away in this beloved childhood Disney movie, you will appreciate these magical facts that will take you back in time. 1. The movie was based on two books written by Mary NortonRather than just drawing from a single book for the film, Disney took elements

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10 Facts About Andre The Giant That Prove There's A Lot We Don't Know About Him

André the Giant was a staple in the wrestling world for the majority of the 80s. He not only was a huge wrestling star, but he also managed to become a movie star thanks to his role in The Princess Bride. But how did the "Gentle Giant" get his start in wrestling? Let's see how much you really know about the man who was around for so much of your childhood. 1. Where did it all start? WikipediaAndré the Giant was actually born André René Roussimoff in a small town in France. He had four siblings, but none of them

90s

5 Dramatic Moments That Impacted Macaulay Culkin's Life, None of Which Involve Michael Jackson

Macaulay Culkin is one of those people that will forever be associated with the 90s. It's hard to imagine the decade without him. He may have gotten his start young, but that doesn't mean that his life was without struggles. He was only eight-years-old when he got his first starring role alongside John Candy in the movie Uncle Buck, but it was honestly for the best that he got the job when he did. He came from a family with seven children, and his parents Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup were struggling to afford the basics. Columbia PicturesWhile Uncle Buck

Movies

Mel Gibson Teases Potential Lethal Weapon Sequel And Danny Glover's Probably Saying "I'm Getting Too Old For This Shit"

For the past few months, rumors have been swirling around a fifth Lethal Weapon movie, but one of the franchise's stars may have all but confirmed the potential follow-up.EmpireMel Gibson, who famously played Martin Riggs, made a guest appearance on Good Morning America to promote his new comedy, Daddy's Home 2. During the interview, he hinted at another sequel of the buddy-cop film, mentioning a recent conversation with his co-star Danny Glover and the film's director Richard Donner."I went to see Dan the other night, he was doing a theater production in L.A. I went to see

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Here Are The Dates The 50 Best Disney Movies Were Set In

Disney has been teaching us that dreams do come true for 80 years, and they've given us all an amazing childhood with their heart-warming stories of all genres. We've been all over the world with Disney, from different places to different times. It's incredible just how many time periods we've traveled to within the magic kingdom, especially when you go through them chronologically! Here's a history lesson from the best classic Disney films!The Force Awakens - A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away...BebesDinosaur - 65 Million BCTwitterBrother Bear - 10,000 BCTorHercules - 1200 BCFandom

Pop Culture

10 Facts About "Home Alone", Ya Filthy Animal

It's safe to say no holiday movie marathon is complete without Home Alone. Released in November 1990, this hilarious movie about what a kid would do when he is left to defend his home against burglars during the holidays, was an instant classic. This movie without a doubt turned Macaulay Culkin into an overnight child star. While you may be confident that you can recite this movie line for line, here are some facts about the film you may not know. Settle in and enjoy, ya filthy animals. 1. There would be no Home Alone without Uncle BuckThe idea of

80s

80s Movies That Taught Us Everything We Know About Life

Coming of age is not easy, but there were some movies that made it a little more bearable. It's also nice to know that Hollywood understood our anguish. Here are 8 movies from the '80s that taught us everything we needed to know as we transitioned from kids to young adults. The Outsiders (1983)S.E. Hinton's 1967 novel The Outsiders became an instant hit, which inspired the 1983 movie that had an all-star cast. We follow the life of young greaser Ponyboy Curtis, who struggles to do well in school and deal with an upper-class rival group. brokelynIf there's