Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his apartment
When the Penguin and the Riddler invaded San Francisco last November, causing havock, robbing banks, and kidnapping the Giant’s beloved mascot Lou Seal, the SFPD called in the only person that could stop them: Batkid
Many years before George Lucas decided it was ok to lie to the children of America, convincing them that tree-dwelling teddy bears with bronze age technology could really decimate the most capable military force in the galaxy, he started his directorial career with this short film about, um, freedom?
Did you catch last night’s episode of MythBusters
Discovering music is a way different game in the digital age, when new artists and tunes are a mere mouse click away. Before algorithms were responsible for instantly introducing new faves into the mix, recording demos and hustling for radio play was a key factor in building buzz and gaining new fans. A Band Called Death is an incredible documentary chronicling the raw punk sounds of trio of brothers trying to break into the biz in 1970s Detroit, the group’s dissolution, and their subsequent, fortuitous rise to recognition and fame after three long decades.
Christmas is as much about tradition as it is finding new ways to celebrate the holidays with your family. So instead of curling up with A Christmas Story, Scrooged, or It’s a Wonderful Life tonight, why not consider the Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special, which is now free to watch until January 12 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Yeah, that’s right—it’s 25 years old.
Clark Griswold’s only crime is that he wants a perfect family Christmas. He just wants a little too much of it. What could go wrong? The answer is everything.
Tonight’s the night, friends. Tonight is the night you (re)watch Time Bandits, Terry Gilliam’s freaking brilliant 1981 film chronicling the weird adventures of a rag tag gang of little people stealing treasures and testing Evil throughout history.