National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Cast Then and Now
From Chevy Chase's memory loss to Johnny Galecki's $100M fortune and Randy Quaid's exile—where the Christmas Vacation cast ended up 36 years later.
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The Money Pit Cast Then and Now: Where Are The Stars Of Tom Hanks' Slapstick Classic Today?
From Tom Hanks before his Oscars to Shelley Long's surprising career pivot, discover where The Money Pit cast ended up today. Includes Alexander Godunov's tragic story, Joe Mantegna's procedural reign, and uncredited cameos from future Wire and Rush Hour stars.
The Studio Wanted to Cut Blade's Blood Club Scene. It Became the Blueprint for Modern Action Cinema.
The Blood Club sequence from Blade (1998) defined the action aesthetic for 25 years. We reveal the exclusive, behind-the-scenes fight Stephen Norrington won to keep the "too much" opening, detailing the recycling of cold blood and the "propulsive forward momentum" philosophy that made it work.
The Christmas Movie Scenes That Actually Matter: Finding Your Emotional Wavelength
Your relationship with Christmas is complicated. So are the films. We've organised 25+ iconic scenes by emotional need—quiet reflection, catharsis, dark comedy, nostalgia—not arbitrary rankings. Find the moment that meets you where you are.
What Happened To Martha Smith? The Animal House Star Who Built Five Careers and Never Apologised
She bet wrong on the comedy that made $141 million. She married Hollywood royalty. She walked away at her peak. Then she rebuilt—again and again. This is the story of the actress who refused to let one industry define her worth.
Scrooged: The Cast of the '80s Dark Christmas Classic, Then and Now
Bill Murray's dark Christmas satire became a holiday staple for anyone who likes their cheer with a shot of acid. Now, 37 years on, we track down every major cast member—celebrating legendary careers and remembering those we've lost.
What Happened To Vestron Pictures? The Studio That Saved Dirty Dancing
In 1987, a tiny video company in Stamford, Connecticut took a chance on a script every major studio had rejected. Vestron Pictures made Dirty Dancing for $5 million. It earned $214.6 million worldwide and became a cultural phenomenon. Then it destroyed the company that saved it.