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Study: Liking Trashy Movies Means You’re Smarter Than Average

We all have one: a friend who, in addition to being a very well-rounded human who you generally think of as smart and capable, can also happily describe the plot of each film in the Sharknado franchise...

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She’s Not All That: A Brief History of Rags-to-Princess Makeovers in Movies

When unconventional women get transformed on screen, it sends a harmful message to those that are watching.

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‘Singles’: Cameron Crowe’s Grunge Movie is 25 (and Not as Good as You Remember)

When the music of 1992 still holds up so well in 2017, it's easy to forget how much other stuff from that year does not.

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Get Your First Look at the Mean Girls Musical

Will the Mean Girls musical be grool or make us demand our pink shirt back?

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Like it or Not, You’re Getting a ‘Pretty Woman’ Musical

Just one short year 'til we're all singing "Big Mistake, Huge!" and "Polo (Replace Those Divots)!"

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The Forgotten Mick Jagger Movie That Makes ‘Spice World’ Look Like ‘Citizen...

In 'Running Out of Luck,' Mick Jagger gets kidnapped in Brazil by an oversexed banana plantation owner. It only gets weirder from there.

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What Harvey Weinstein’s Downfall and Blade Runner’s Failure Have in Common

Hollywood gender inequality has been on the ropes for three years—could Weinstein be the breaking point?

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Even When Matt Damon is Apologizing, He Gets it Wrong

Damon is that liberal guy who just cannot understand viewpoints that aren't white, straight, and male. And it's too hard to ignore anymore.

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In Defense of ‘Flatliners’ (Yes, Both of Them)

The over-arching themes of 'Flatliners'—life, death and morality—work no matter what year it is.

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‘My Friend Dahmer’ Offers a Surprising New Take on Serial Killer Movies

The graphic-novel-turned-movie proves that serial killer stories don't have to be exploitative or icky.

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A New Documentary Calls Into Question Apu From ‘The Simpsons’

'The Problem With Apu' unearths a painful Hollywood truth: Success justifies everything—even racism.

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Sorry, Star Wars Rebel Legion: Those $800 Lego Millennium Falcons Sold Out in...

At a cool $799.99 and more than 7,500 pieces, it's the expensive, easy-to-lose gift that keeps on giving.

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Even in Post-Weinstein Hollywood, Johnny Depp Remains Untouchable

Despite recent progress, some men in Hollywood are still managing to dodge consequences.

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The Other F-Word: How Homophobic Language Has Ruined ’80s Teen Movies

Someone needs to invent an app that removes all the homophobic slang from '80s teen movies.

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An Uncomfortable Look at Monsters Romancing Women in Pop Culture

You don't have to scratch too far under the surface to discover the problem with stories about beasts falling for women.

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The Kylo Ren Challenge is the Greatest Thing to Happen to Instagram in Ages

Got some super-high-waisted black pants lying around? You might want to dig them out. Immediately.

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Wanna Own Patrick Swayze’s Cycling Shorts, Riding Boots, and Other Crap? Now...

If you want to buy Swayze's slippers, records and books in an eBay auction, you have until tomorrow!

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The Very Best Gifs from the 2018 Golden Globes

From Frances McDormand acting like she ate an edible to Catherine Zeta-Jones playing peekaboo to everyone losing it over Oprah, it's all here!

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The Golden Globes Fashion Blackout: Token Gesture or the Darkness Before a...

The black dresses set the tone for the night: Hollywood's women are done playing nice.

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Everything You Need To Know About This Year’s Oscar Nominations

This year's noms include some new voices, including the first woman ever nominated for cinematography.

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