Betty White Turned Down A Jack Nicholson Hit Because Of A Disturbing Scene
Betty White was offered a role in a hit Oscar-winning comedy that starred Jack Nicholson, but turned it down for personal reasons.
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The Oscar Winner Who Was Offered Every Major Male Role In The 1978 Superman Movie
The producers behind Superman: The Movie aimed high with the film's cast, even offering the movie's three male lead roles to the same Oscar-winner. -
The Big Bang Theory's Best Christmas Episode, According To IMDb
The Big Bang Theory featured several Christmas episodes during its run, one of which is rated much higher than the others on IMDb. -
George Clooney's Favorite Movie Of All Time Is A Classic Satire
George Clooney once revealed his favorite movie is a classic, beloved media satire from 1976 starring Faye Dunaway, William Holden, and Peter Finch. -
Why Field Of Dreams Made James Earl Jones Break Down In Tears
Field of Dreams star James Earl Jones quickly found himself getting misty upon sitting down to watch the movie for the first time. -
Clint Eastwood Replaced Arnold Schwarzenegger In A Western That Was Decades In The Making
Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't synonymous with Westerns the way Clint Eastwood is, but this 2021 film almost put the Governator in a cowboy hat. -
Tom Cruise Helped Adam Sandler Get One Of His Best Roles
When Adam Sandler showed the world that he could do more than juvenile humor and silly voices, it was thanks to the assistance of Tom Cruise. -
The Forgotten '80s Comedy That Starred Jerry Seinfeld And Michael Richards Before Seinfeld
Before Jerry Seinfeld and Michael Richards starred in one of the biggest sitcoms ever, the Seinfeld duo appeared in a comedy directed by Danny DeVito. -
The Moment Kevin Costner Realized That Field Of Dreams Was Going To Be A Classic
There is no secret to making a classic movie and few realize they're making magic in the moment, but Kevin Costner knew that Field of Dreams would be a hit. -
The Only Major Actors Still Alive From 1974's Police Woman
Before there was Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU there was Angie Dickinson's Sergeant 'Pepper' Anderson on Police Woman. -
The Best Angelina Jolie Movie, According To Rotten Tomatoes
From animated martial arts flicks to searing dramas, Angelina Jolie has had quite a career. But what's her best movie? Here's Rotten Tomatoes' pick. -
One Of The Best Horror Movies Of 2024 Survived The Wrath Of A Major Studio
The Substance has quickly become one of the most talked about horror films of 2024, but director Coralie Fargeat said a male studio executive nearly killed it. -
Is Cillian Murphy The Zombie In The 28 Years Later Trailer? Here's The Truth
The 28 Years Later trailer features a Rage-infected zombie that many theorized is Cillian Murphy's character from 28 Days Later. Here's the truth. -
The Only Actor To Play Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, And Leatherface
Most actors only play a single horror icon, but one especially prolific performer has played slasher staples Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, and Leatherface. -
The 28 Years Later Trailer's Nastiest Rage Zombie Has Already Ignited A Bonkers Fan Theory
An especially nasty Rage zombie that shows up in the 28 Years Later trailer has set the internet ablaze with theories about who they really are. -
A Western Icon Was Paramount's First Choice To Direct The Godfather
Before Francis Ford Coppola entered the picture, Paramount had its eye on a Western legend to adapt The Godfather for the big screen. -
Reman Viceroy Actor Ron Perlman Didn't Mince Words About Star Trek: Nemesis
Ron Perlman, who played the Reman Viceroy in Star Trek: Nemesis, was not exactly thrilled with the way the film turned out. -
28 Years Later Trailer Reveals A Terrifying Vision Of Post-Apocalyptic Humanity
The rage virus has transformed humanity in the trailer for 28 Years Later, director Danny Boyle's long-awaited sequel to his 2002 horror hit. -
The Dead Sleep! Buy A Life-Size Nosferatu Sarcophagus Right Now (Or Just Get The Popcorn Bucket)
Want to own a Nosferatu-style sarcophagus bed? If it's a little too expensive for you, perhaps consider a Nosferatu-themed popcorn bucket instead. -
The Megan Fox Sci-Fi Thriller Dominating Netflix's Top 10 Charts Right Now
Megan Fox is currently ruling the top charts on Netflix thanks to a sci-fi thriller that's definitely not in keeping with the holiday season spirit. -
All 16 Tony Scott Movies, Ranked Worst To Best
The late, great Tony Scott may not have been a critical darling, but he left us 16 super stylish, highly memorable movies, and we ranked them all right here. -
The True Story Of Bonnie & Clyde: Does The Movie Get It Right?
Here's how Arthur Penn's 1967 countercultural classic Bonnie and Clyde stacks up against the real events that inspired the film. -
The Actor With The Most Oscar Nominations But No Win
Shockingly, one of all the all-time acting greats in Hollywood was nominated many times for a competitive Oscar without actually winning one. -
Jack Nicholson & John Belushi's On-Set Feud Inspired A Viral Short Film
When Jack Nicholson and John Belushi worked together on Nicholson's 1978 western Goin' South, the two didn't exactly get along. -
The Real Reason Squid Game Season 2 Is Only 7 Episodes Long
Squid Game season 2 is a couple episodes shorter than season 1. However, according to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, there's a good reason for that. -
One Of The Wildest Horror Movies Of All Time Has A Surprise Sequel – And You Can Watch It Right Now
Fans of Casper Kelly's twisted horror movie Adult Swim Yule Log, have we got exciting news to help make yours the merriest of Christmases. -
Why Larry David Wanted Seinfeld's George Costanza To Work For The Yankees
Seinfeld co-creator Larry David explains why he wanted Jason Alexander's George Costanza to get a job working for the New York Yankees.
