On this date in 1933, the film “King Kong” premiered in New York. Here are some things you may not have known about it. “King Kong” is the tale of a wildlife filmmaker and his …
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“It’s a Wonderful Life” Turns 70
On this date in 1946, “It’s a Wonderful Life” was released in the United States. Here are some things you may not have known about the classic Christmas movie. It’s based on a story called …
Continue readingGodzilla: Terrorizing the World Since 1954
On this date in 1954, the first Godzilla movie premiered in Japan. Here are some things you may not of known about it. Toho, the company that produced Godzilla, was originally slated to do a …
Continue readingMovie Ratings: ‘X’ Marks the What?
On this date in 1968, the Motion Picture Association of America introduced its first rating system. Here are 10 things you may not have known about movie ratings. The rating system replaced what was popularly …
Continue reading“The Jazz Singer”: Hollywood’s First Words
On this date in 1927, “The Jazz Singer,” the first feature-length film with synchronized sound debuted. Here are some things you may not have known about it. The film stars Al Jolson as Jakie Rabinowitz, …
Continue readingGene Wilder: Behind the Scenes of “Blazing Saddles”
On Monday, actor Gene Wilder died at the age of 83 of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Here are a few things you may not have known about one of his most memorable movies, “Blazing Saddles.” …
Continue reading“Wizard of Oz”: What You Don’t Know About a Classic
On this date in 1939, “The Wizard of Oz” premiered in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Here are some things you may not have known about the landmark film. Many people incorrectly think it was the first film …
Continue readingThree Stooges: Making Them Laugh Since 1934
On this date in 1934, the first Three Stooges short film was released. Here are some things you may not have known about the classic comedy trio. The Stooges started out as part of a …
Continue reading3D: Your Eyes are Playing Tricks on You
On this date in 1953, the first experimental 3D television program in the U.S. was broadcast. Here are some things you may not have known about 3D. The first television show broadcast in 3D in …
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