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6 Facts About 'The Sixth Sense' That Won't Make You See Dead People. Probably.

By Sandra
We all saw dead people in the summer of 1999, thanks to M. Night Shymalan's story about eight-year-old Cole Sear. Captivating audiences, The Sixth Sense became the highest grossing movie of the year next to Star Wars. It was nominated for six Academy Awards, which was an accomplishment for a thriller/horror movie. You can only expect that there are some twisted facts surrounding this iconic movie of the time. 1. The Disney executive that bought the script was fired because of it. When David Vogel, the then-president of Walt Disney Studios, bought the rights to The Sixth Sense, and

90s

'Titanic' Sets Sail On Screen Again and The Director Has Another Surprise

By Moojan
Can you believe it's been 20 years since Titanic hit the big screens? It was released in 1997 and became the highest grossing film in cinema history. It held that title until Oscar-winning director James Cameron topped his own movie when he released Avatar in 2009. Many of us still believe that the movie was a historical account of what happened on the "unsinkable ship." However, that's far from the case, and Cameron wants to set things straight. Premier ExhibitionsTo celebrate the movie's 20th anniversary, Titanic will be re-released in theaters so that all you die-hard fans can experience the

Movies

8 Things About "The Santa Clause" That Will Make You Fall Off The Roof

By Meg
The Santa Clause is without a doubt one of the best Christmas movies ever made. Okay sure, the sequels were awful and don't deserve to be spoken of, but that original film was damn-near perfect!Though it may be hard to believe, it's been 23 years since Scott Calvin killed Santa Claus and became the Big Guy himself. And although you've seen the movie countless times, I bet you didn't know these things about it. 1. Listen Up!TwitterThough it's been more than two decades since his role as St. Nick, Tim Allen is still recognized as Santa. Parents will

80s

Why Do We Love Hearing Toto Bless The Rains Down In Africa?

By Jon
If it's been some time since you have heard the deep and mysterious bop by legendary 80s band Toto, then you may not realize why "Africa" has become the feel-good anthem of the internet. With it's iconic beat, smooth keyboard riffs, and soulful singing, it's no small wonder that the song was an instant hit when it came out in 1982 and topped the charts. What no one expected is that it would still have incredible fame 35 years later. The soft-rock tune is a crowd-favorite and people are not afraid to dish on their love for it. If you

70s

Jon From 'Garfield' May Have Murdered Odie's Real Owner

By Zachary
We all grew up watching Garfield on TV and reading his comic strips, but there's a lot we don't know about the famous orange cat. WikiaFor instance, where did Odie come from and how did he first meet Garfield? You may think that Jon Arbuckle bought him at a pet store like Garfield, but that's not the case. And after learning the real answer, fans only have more questions.It turns out Jon isn't Odie's originally owner. The dimwitted dog once belonged to Jon's roommate, Lyman. WikiaWondering why you've never heard of Lyman? The character only appeared in the late

90s

10 Movies Forgotten By History But That Are Forever In Our Hearts

By Tanya
The 90s had a bunch of hugely successful ventures that completely took over popular culture. Whether it's movies like Jurassic Park, Home Alone, or The Matrix, it seemed like there was no shortage of amazing stories to enjoy.But what about those movies that were maybe a little bit less popular? A lot of us became completely obsessed with movies that maybe didn't have the same enormous following, but that didn't mean the fans weren't equally obsessed. These are the best cult classics from the 90s, see if your favorite is one of them! 1. Pulp FictionMiramax FilmsThe epic return

90s

Leelee Sobieski Was Everywhere In The 90s, But Do You Know What She's Been Up To?

By Tanya
Leelee Sobieski was one of the most popular stars of the 90s and early 2000s. She seemed to have a part in basically all our favorite movies, and had such a promising career ahead of her. Even though we all expected her to be around for a long time, she seems to have vanished from the public eye. Where did she go? Her real name is actually Liliane Rudabet Floria Elsvea Sobieski, so she shortened it to Leelee because that is much easier to fit on a movie poster. She was discovered when she was really young, and was cast

Pop Culture

10 Facts About 'Aladdin' That Will Make You Fall Off Your Magic Carpet

By Maya
Nearly a quarter century ago, Disney Pictures graced us with the vivid masterpiece of Aladdin on the silver screens. To this day, generations still come together to watch the touching film, which features the amazing comedic styling of the late Robin Williams as "Genie."With its critical acclaim, the animated movie is set to turn into a live-action movie in 2019, which is already receiving major media attention. Both the general population and movie critics alike are excited to see how the remake will live up to the beloved original.In honor of Aladdin's 25th anniversary on Nov. 25, here
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