Star Wars' Anthony Daniels Felt C-3PO Was Neglected In The Franchise's Early Days
C-3PO and Anthony Daniels didn't get their fair due in the original Star Wars trilogy, but time has corrected that mistake.
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Stories By Michael Boyle
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Elizabeth Montgomery's Favorite Role Wasn't Bewitched – It Was In The Twilight Zone
Bewitched star Elizabeth Montgomery gave one of her all-time best performances in the Twilight Zone episode 'Two' (and almost without saying a single word). -
David Lynch Had One Dangerously Cheesy Request For His Cameo In The Fabelmans
Thanks to his cameo in Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans, we now know cherry pie and coffee aren't the only foods and beverages close to David Lynch's heart. -
Why The It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Cast Had Some Concerns About Fat Mac
His costars couldn't help but worry about Rob Elhenney's health when he took extreme measures to become Fat Mac on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. -
Reacher Season 2 Just Made A Major Change From The Books
The latest episode of Reacher pivots even further away from the plot of the books and into uncharted territory. -
Futurama's Lauren Tom Had One Worry About Amy Going Into The Revival
Lauren Tom has voiced Amy Wong on Futurama for over 20 years, but she was a little worried about returning to the role heading into the Hulu revival. -
This Epic 2023 Movie Trailer Mash-Up Takes You On A Journey From M3GAN To Wonka
Sleepy Skunk's annual movie trailer mash-up looks back at the laughs, frights, tears, and unforgettable moments of 2023 cinema. -
Why Some Theorists Are Suggesting Willy Wonka Was A Serial Killer
Is Willy Wonka merely an eccentric chocolatier, or is he secretly a diabolical serial killer, as some theorize? Let's examine the evidence. -
How Futurama Created Hypnotoad's Horrible Yet Hilarious Sound
The Hypnotoad is one of the best running gags on Futurama, and it would be nothing without its unique sound, which has a fascinating back story. -
Doctor Who Companion Ruby Sunday Is Another Mystery For The Doctor To Solve
New Doctor Who companion Ruby Sunday has something in common with Amy Pond, Clara Oswald, and River Song: a mystery. -
Why A 'Fascinating' Opening Scene In Blade Runner Wound Up On The Chopping Block
The Blade Runner deleted opening scene could have changed the entire course of the franchise. -
The Strange Connection Between Arnold Schwarzenegger And The Iron Claw
A young Arnold Schwarzenegger was wary of being photographed with the bigger and taller Kerry Von Erich, who's portrayed by Jeremy Allen White in The Iron Claw. -
Broadway Almost Brought A Beloved Simpsons Episode Full Circle For Conan O'Brien
The Simpsons is known to parody many musicals, and this parody of The Music Man almost got Conan O'Brien a starring role on Broadway. -
Ridley Scott Cut A Steamy Scene From Alien's Script At Sigourney Weaver's Request
Sigourney Weaver had a perfectly clear view of how Alien should play, clearer even than Ridley Scott, who she had to advise to remove a certain scene. -
How The Twilight Zone Influenced The Sopranos
The Twilight Zone has inspired countless TV series and movies over the years, including the pinnacle of prestige TV, The Sopranos. -
What Makes The Ideal Reacher Storyline, According To Star Alan Ritchson [Exclusive]
Alan Ritchson has a lot of insight into Lee Child's Jack Reacher character after playing him for a whole season, and he knows what makes a good Reacher story. -
The Rick And Morty Season 7 Finale Brings Back A Major Character From Rick's Past
Rick and Morty fall into a fear hole, where they must confront their deepest fears, in the Rick and Morty season 7 finale. -
Reacher Season 2 Introduces A New Team Of Army Badasses – But Are They Real?
Just how realistic would Jack Reacher and his Special Investigations Unit in Reacher season 2 look to someone in the military? Here's what we learned. -
Rick And Morty Season 7 Raises An Ongoing Series Question: Can Rick Actually Die?
Rick and Morty season 7 has confirmed that heaven exists, which somehow makes the risk of Rick dying feel even more inconsequential, and that's a problem. -
Doctor Who Just Invented An Absurd New Type Of Time Lord Regeneration
Russell T. Davies is back, baby! The returning showrunner delivered some ridiculous regeneration shenanigans in the final Doctor Who 60th anniversary special. -
How The Hays Code Almost Ruined The Ending Of Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
The Hays Code nearly forced Alfred Hitchcock to include an additional scene that would've undermined Vertigo's incredibly evocative, tragic ending. -
Why Oppenheimer Director Christopher Nolan Didn't Give Audiences An Intermission
Christopher Nolan doesn't hate intermissions, but he thinks that splitting Oppenheimer up would have made it more challenging to watch. -
Avengers: Infinity War Made A Problem For Marvel Only Killing Thanos Could Solve
How were the creators of Avengers: Endgame supposed to follow up Infinity War's snap? With a total change of tone and a renewed focus on character growth. -
Napoleon's Last Stand And The Battle Of Waterloo, Explained
The Battle of Waterloo is one of the most important conflicts in history, but the movie Napoleon barely explains what the heck is going on. -
Rick And Morty's Action Movie Homages Are Becoming A Pattern For Summer
Rick and Morty's latest episode gives Summer a lot to do by throwing her into yet another homage to a movie, but it's not the one you'd expect by the premise. -
The Doctor Who Special's Explanation For Bringing Donna Back Is Perfectly Stupid
Donna Noble can't be allowed to remember the Doctor or she'll die. Fortunately, the first Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special has a very silly loophole. -
The 2008 Financial Crisis Forced A Last-Minute Futurama Rewrite
Because most animation takes a while to complete, Futurama ended up with a joke that didn't work thanks to the 2008 financial crisis.
