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The Scene That Refuses to Close Its Legs

There are moments in cinema that slit the curtain and expose more than just a thigh. The infamous leg-crossing scene in Basic Instinct...

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Will Smith Turned Down ‘Inception’—But What If He Hadn’t?

Will Smith, the Fresh Prince turned Oscar winner, has built a career on making bold choices. But some decisions, he admits, still haunt...

John Krasinski Didn't Know Stanley Tucci Was in 'Fountain of Youth'
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The Surprising Revelation: John Krasinski Never Knew Stanley Tucci Was in “Fountain of Youth”

What Happens When Stars Miss the Obvious? John Krasinski’s confession is, at first glance, a charming anecdote. But peel back the layers, and...

Dick Van Dyke Addresses Rumor He Was Almost Cast as Willy Wonka
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The Willy Wonka That Never Was: Dick Van Dyke’s Near-Casting and the Road Not Taken

What If Dick Van Dyke Had Been Willy Wonka? Imagine it: a world where Dick Van Dyke, with his signature charm, twinkle in...

TCM host Alicia Malone offers an international film for every season
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Film Beyond Borders: Alicia Malone’s Global Cinematic Seasons

Alicia Malone doesn’t pick movies. She invites them into your life. “Each film,” she says, “is like a passport to a place you’ve...

Credits: Val Kilmer in 2012.C Flanigan / WireImage file
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Val Kilmer, Charismatic Icon of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Batman Forever,’ Dies at 65

Val Kilmer, the enigmatic and fiercely talented actor who brought unforgettable life to characters like Iceman, Jim Morrison, and Doc Holliday, died on...