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90s

11 Surprising Facts About 'Small Soldiers,' The Movie That Put The "Action" In Action Figures

By Zachary
There were some truly strange movies to be found in the "Children's" section of your local Blockbuster in the '90s, but Small Soldiers was definitely unique.The action film about a batch of killer toys was marketed as family-friendly, but many parents were surprised by the movie's more violent scenes. The reason for that mixed message is one of our 11 surprising facts about the movie.1. It wasn't meant to be a children's movieDante on the set of the movie.CineplexThe film's director, Joe Dante, had already pushed the envelope for dark, family-friendly comedies with Gremlins. But he had

TV

The Cast Of 'Harriet The Spy' Are All Grown Up, But What Have They Been Up To?

By Zachary
Brace yourself if you're not prepared to feel old, but it's been more than two decades since everyone's favorite pint-sized detective hit the big screen. The movie was a big milestone for fans of the classic book series, but also because it was the first film put out by the Nickelodeon Movies production company. But - aside from eating lots of mayo and tomato sandwiches - what have the cast been up to in the last 20 years?Gregory Smith - SportSmith played one of Harriet's best friends, but you might know him better for leading roles in Small Soldiers

80s

Here Are 11 Facts About "Turner & Hooch" For You To Slobber Over

By Jon
They were perhaps the ultimate buddy-cop duo in a time of all-star films. How could you top a rambunctious dog witness to his owners murder, and the tidy detective tracking down the killer. Oh yeah, and who also happens to be Tom Hanks!The pair made for hilarious partners, but there was a lot that went into the making of the movie they brought Hanks closer his co-stars than we ever knew. If you remember your heart aching when we lost "that stupid dog", then this is the list for you!Tough DecisionsContCasting is always the hardest part in starting

70s

13 Movie "Villains" Who Were Right All Along

By Zachary
While they may be a lot scarier than the hero of the story, sometimes you just can't help rooting for the villain.They're cool, unique, and usually they have the best song. In some cases it's hard not to feel sorry for them. There are a few movies where the "bad guy" isn't so bad after all. Here are 13 movie villains who actually had the right idea.1. Captain Hook from Peter PanDisneyThe older you get, the more you just have to ask "what is wrong with Peter?" We get that he never grows up, but he must know

90s

6 Secrets About "Jackie Brown" That You Can't Even Trust Melanie On

By Jon
It's not one of director Quentin Tarantino's most famous movies, but Jackie Robinson is an absolute cult classic. Whether or not you've seen it once or 10 times, Jackie Robinson has some cool facts about it that you have always been missing!Shoulda, Coulda, WouldaBald MoveAfter he finished Pulp Fiction, Tarantino was looking for his next big project. His production company bought up the rights to three Elmore Leonard books: Killshot, Freaky Deaky, and the now-famous Rum Punch. He wasn't sure which one he wanted to work on, and nearly gave Rum Punch away. “I didn’t think I was

90s

One Of The Saddest Scenes In 'Titanic' Was Improvised, And The Story Is Totally Heartbreaking

By Zachary
With Titanic back in theaters this month, it's worth reflecting on why we still love this movie so much after 20 years.Part of its appeal is that we manage to discover something new in the film each time we watch it. In the past, we shared the incredible true love story behind the couple lying on a bed as the boat sinks, and recently Kate Winslet spilled the beans about the actor who almost played Jack.Paramount PicturesBut it turns out there was a touching real life story hiding in one of the movie's smallest scenes. The surprising story

00s

The Eerie Truth Behind The Glitzy Murders Of "Chicago"

By Jon
The modern retelling of the famous murder trials of 1924 showcases the scandal and corruption of Chicago during the Jazz age when everything was cast under a limelight. The 2002 musical remake of the 1927 silent film of the same name, Chicago, kept many of the details from its original onscreen plot, but how much of this is true to life?What's In A Name?GQTo begin with, the names were clearly written to sound more interesting. While Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart are great names for cabaret dancers, they are obviously not the real monikers of the women responsible

Pop Culture

24 Years After Mary Found That Door, This Is How "The Secret Garden" Cast Have Changed

By Sandra
More than two decades ago, Mary, a spoiled, unloved girl arrived at Misselthwait Manor to be taken in by her depressed and uncaring uncle, a grumpy housekeeper and her bed-ridden cousin. EMGNThe story is not all doom and gloom, but a great opportunity to show how in tough situation there's always hope. Old Fashioned CharmIt was really the stellar cast of this 1993 movie that brought the uplifting story to life. Let's see what they have been up to since. Kate Maberly as Mary LennoxAt only 11 years old, Kate took on the lead role in this adaption. After shooting
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