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Audiences have been tuning into game shows since the popularization of television because they are not only exciting, but educational.  This staple endures because it is win-win:  easily produced in Hollywood, and easily produces in viewers the desire for positive life change.  For over 60 fun-filled years, these programs have made us cheer as we [...]

Considering the scandal, tragedy, and failure that typically plague child stars after their careers end, you’d think any parent would keep their child as far away from a Hollywood studio as humanly possible. Yet, despite the numbers of child actors who end up as drug addicts, alcoholics, criminals, or worst of all- reality show participants, [...]

We’ve seen it happen over and over again: a new movie comes along that is both entertaining and fresh, only to be followed by countless sequels and spinoffs that are not only terrible in their own right, but also somehow manage to damage the credibility and popularity of the original film. Here are ten of [...]

There are two things about horror movies that hold true no matter what. The one survivor is usually a white girl, and there will be sequels. Dozens upon dozens of sequels. But can a franchise really sustain so many sequels? We’re not so sure. Here are ten horror franchises that should have quit sooner: 10. Halloween [...]

While most human beings enter and leave this planet with little notice, there are those among us whose passing—especially if untimely—captures headlines. Celebrity deaths are not only top news but can, in some cases, create entire cottage industries dedicated to keeping alive the memory of those we deem worthy of our affections. I’ve included individuals [...]

While no doubt vampires, werewolves, and psychotic killers make great movie monsters, as a kid I always enjoyed the big, non-human beasties the best—especially the ones that had a penchant for destroying whole cities or otherwise terrifying a clueless population with their wanton destruction. They also appeared to be indestructible—or, at least they were until [...]

It’s often said that Hollywood has run out of original ideas, which is why there are so many movie remakes.  Actually, remakes are part of a longstanding Hollywood tradition- the very first remake was 1904’s The Great Train Robbery. The first version of The Great Train Robbery was made in 1903 and is the “first [...]