The Doors: Unbound and Dangerous
A lifelong Doors fan revisits Unbound and Dangerous and explores seven standout concert albums, explaining why the band’s music keeps revealing something new.
Entertainment
Tex Avery: The Definitive Screwball Classics Collection Blu-ray
Growing up, a Tex Avery cartoon meant something special was about to happen. Discover the legendary animator’s outrageous humour and the MGM cartoon collection celebrating his enduring legacy.
Beyond Psycho: The Early Jazz Secret of Anthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins had a musical secret lurking beyond Psycho. Listen to his early jazz career, 1950s hit “Moon-Light Swim,” and rare recordings emerging from the shadows.
TCM and Criterion Go All In on Stanley Kubrick with The Complete Kubrick
A personal journey from Elwy Yost’s Kubrick introductions to The Plot Thickens: Stanley and Criterion’s ultimate Kubrick collection.
I Survived Just Fine Before Smartphones. So Why Does My Toaster Need an App?
August Lamm’s You Don’t Need a Smartphone sparks a funny, personal look at digital dependence, analog living, privacy and our obsession with apps.
Godzilla Stomp! When Fairy Tales Meet Monster-Sized Mayhem
Godzilla stomps into classic fairy tales in Katherine Locke and Nikolas Ilic’s Godzilla Stomp!, a monster-sized children's picture book full of chaos.
James Gleick’s Upcoming Book Explores How the Telephone Changed Everything
James Gleick’s upcoming The Telephone: A New History explores how the telephone transformed human connection, from Bell’s “ahoy” to the smartphone we can’t seem to silence.
Waldo or Wally? The Mystery Behind the Stripes Turns 40
Waldo or Wally? As the famous striped-shirt wanderer approaches his 40th anniversary in 2027, explore the name mystery and the curious history of his stripes.
The Night Jim Morrison and the Doors Saw 2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey changed cinema and art in 1968. Jim Morrison and the Doors were present at the world premiere in Los Angeles. Both Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison graduated as film students from UCLA. This was a big cinematic experience for them.
Bob Mankoff on AI and the Future of Human Creativity
Bob Mankoff shares why human judgment, empathy, and humor remain irreplaceable as AI transforms creativity for artists and creators.
Culture
Roy Lichtenstein: When Comic Books Became Art
Roy Lichtenstein’s Pop Art legacy takes center stage at the Whitney Museum’s Like New exhibition, exploring comic books, originality and today’s AI art debate.
The Great Pumpkin Carving: The Best Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils for Halloween
Find the best free pumpkin carving stencils for Halloween, from classic jack-o’-lantern faces to cats, monsters and printable pop culture designs.
The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: A Halloween Special That Gets Darker With Age
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown reveals a surprisingly dark Halloween story about disappointment, faith, childhood cruelty and the kindness that can make things better.
I Survived Just Fine Before Smartphones. So Why Does My Toaster Need an App?
August Lamm’s You Don’t Need a Smartphone sparks a funny, personal look at digital dependence, analog living, privacy and our obsession with apps.
TCM and Criterion Go All In on Stanley Kubrick with The Complete Kubrick
A personal journey from Elwy Yost’s Kubrick introductions to The Plot Thickens: Stanley and Criterion’s ultimate Kubrick collection.
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir: What the Movie Changed
The 1947 classic The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is more than a romantic ghost story. Here's what the movie changed from the novel and why Captain Gregg may be more controlling than protective.
The Worst Movie You’ll Ever Find: Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla
Bela Lugosi, Jerry Lewis imitators, a gorilla suit and Hollywood controversy collide in this bizarre 1952 cult movie.
Bela Lugosi’s Worst Movies: When the Horror Legend Hit Rock Bottom
Bela Lugosi's worst movies reveal the strange, sad final chapter of the Dracula star's career, from Poverty Row productions to Ed Wood's films.
What If everything we think we know about Jim Morrison is wrong?
That question has haunted Jeff Finn since 1985 when he first researched the infamous vocalist and lyricist of the legendary 1960s rock band, The Doors. Finn is the writer, director and narrator of Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison, a forthcoming limited film series that rips the hinges off Morrison's purported official story. Indie film production company Z-Machine has released a new extended preview of this hard-boiled but empathic documystery. What If everything we think we know about Jim Morrison is wrong?
The Secret of Wonder Woman’s Invisible Airplane
Why did Wonder Woman fly an Invisible Plane? Explore its Amazonian technology, mythic influences, alien tech and changing role across DC Comics history.
Food & Life
Don’t Cook That: When Old Recipes Got Seriously Dangerous
Old cookbooks weren’t always harmless. Some mixed food, medicine and household chemistry in ways that can make Grandma’s apple pie look downright safe.
When Paris Ate the Zoo: The Strangest Menu in History
During the Siege of Paris, starving Parisians ate zoo animals. Here’s the bizarre story behind elephant, camel and kangaroo appearing on a Paris menu.
We Buy Too Much Stuff. Then We Pay to Hide It.
America has so much stuff that we now pay to store it. A funny look at self-storage, consumerism, collecting, George Carlin and our obsession with stuff.
Why Does Your Jeans Pocket Have That Stupid Little Pocket?
That stupid little pocket in your jeans has a long history, from pocket watches and the real 5th pocket to its cheeky modern reputation as the condom pocket.
Did Casper Give Us Hot Stuff? The Little Devil’s Fiery Mystery
Did Casper inspire Harvey Comics’ Hot Stuff the Little Devil? Explore the curious connection, his fiery powers, the fictional asbestos diaper and a Hellboy twist.
MUTTS Sunday Funnies: Why Patrick McDonnell Belongs Among the Greats
Patrick McDonnell’s new MUTTS Sunday Funnies Volumes 1 and 2 collect his Sunday comic strips from 1994 to 1998 in beautifully presented hardcover editions.
The Pen Is Mightier Than Death: Believe It or Not!
Howie Noel, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Dick Tracy and Charles Schulz reveal how legendary comic strips keep going after their original creators are gone.
Nancy Stole the Spotlight. Now Meet the Man Who Created Her.
You know Nancy. You might know Sluggo. But do you know Ernie Bushmiller, the cartoonist whose deceptively simple creation became bigger than its creator?
Who Is the Winking Chef on Pizza Boxes?
The winking chef on pizza boxes has a surprising origin. Learn how Gill Fox’s 1950s illustration became a timeless pizza industry icon.
Most People Play Monopoly Wrong: Official Rules Explained
Did you know most people play Monopoly wrong? Discover the official rules, avoid common mistakes, and master winning strategies to dominate every game. Next time do not just go through the motions. Stick to the official rules.
The Odd & Curious
Meet the Rascal Anime Raccoon Behind Japan’s Wildlife Crisis
A mischievous Montreal raccoon leads to the story of Rascal the Raccoon, the 1977 anime that helped fuel Japan’s real-world raccoon pet boom.
Avengers: Doomsday and the Never-Ending Torture of Movie End Credits
Marvel and DC have turned movie credits into a guessing game. But how many hours are we willing to spend waiting for one last scene.
Vampira: The Horror Host Who Made Halloween Television Magic
Meet Vampira, the iconic horror host who helped make monster movies television magic, alongside Elvira, Zacherley, Svengoolie and Count Floyd.
Angine de Poitrine Costumes Pulled After Legal Notice
Angine de Poitrine-inspired Halloween costumes were pulled from Party Expert stores after a reported legal threat.
The Doors: Unbound and Dangerous
A lifelong Doors fan revisits Unbound and Dangerous and explores seven standout concert albums, explaining why the band's music keeps revealing something new.
Beyond Psycho: The Early Jazz Secret of Anthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins had a musical secret lurking beyond Psycho. Listen to his early jazz career, 1950s hit “Moon-Light Swim,” and rare recordings emerging from the shadows.
Heavy Metal’s Big Four by Daniel Bukszpan
A personal look at Daniel Bukszpan’s Heavy Metal’s Big Four, exploring the music, rivalries and underground culture behind Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax.
The Weirdest Thing About Transformers: The Movie Was Its Soundtrack
Why was The Transformers: The Movie soundtrack so unusual? From Stan Bush and Weird Al to Orson Welles, its strange mix still works 40 years later.
Who Gives A Crap: Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100 Acre Wood Reimagined Without Trees
“Who Gives A Crap,” a purveyor of bathroom essentials decided it was high time to put Winnie and his pals to work in their “Winnie-the-Pooh: The Deforested Edition.” It’s a subtle, but equally grim, twist on the classic.
Netflix: New Clip From Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
New Netflix trailer: Get ready to plunge back into the zany world of Scott Pilgrim, because Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is about to blast off your screens! Things are about to get as crazy as ever!
Jasmine Amy Rogers to Star as Betty Boop in BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
Jasmine Amy Rogers will star as Betty Boop! in BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre live on stage for the first time for a limited five-week engagement.
The Simpsons: New Treehouse of Horror ReAction Figures
Fans of The Simpsons’ spine-tingling “Treehouse of Horror” series – prepare to be thrilled by some devilishly exciting tidings! Super7 is unleashing a fresh wave of The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror” ReAction Figures.
New Office Reboot May Be Underway by Greg Daniels
The reboot of “The Office” is reportedly in the works, and it’s none other than Greg Daniels, the creative genius behind the U.S. adaptation of the series, who is at the helm of this endeavor.
Monster Features: The Giant Gila Monster and The Killer Shrews
The golden age of drive-in schlock cinema was nearing its twilight in 1959, yet it granted us the delightful extravagance of “The Giant Gila Monster” and “The Killer Shrews,” two low-budget gems brought to life.
The Batman: Gargoyle Of Gotham New Comic Book Trailer
The arrival of Rafael Grampá to the world of Batman is a momentous event, as his distinctive style promises to infuse a new and captivating energy into the Dark Knight’s narrative.
The Toxic Avenger Remake Oozes Back With Peter Dinklage
The Toxic Avenger, for example. A gem born from the depths of low-budget cinema in 1984 and is now a remake featuring Peter Dinklage.
Just 150 Worldwide Own the Diamond-Adorned ‘Billionaire’ Exclusive Credit Card
Billionaire is a Majestas brand, that reigns supreme as the purveyor of luxurious dining, extravagant entertainment, and the art of lavish living. The card is set to grace the wallets of a mere 150 select individuals worldwide.
You Can Change the World: Inspiration for Future Hereos
Feast your eyes on this delightful compendium of heroism, which has scoured the legendary New York Times bestseller, “Ordinary People Change the World” series
Scrabble: Dr. Seuss Edition Brings New Twist to Classic Game
Scrabble: Dr. Seuss Edition by The Op. Experience the competitive spirit of Scrabble infused with the enchanting whimsy of Dr. Seuss’ literary world in this fresh edition of the tabletop game.
The Monster Squad Gets Unearthed in Glorious 4K Blu-ray
The Monster Squad, the ultimate ’80s kids-on-a-mission flick, is about to hit our screens in glorious 4K Blu-ray! Get your garlic and silver bullets ready – The Monster Squad is coming to haunt you again!