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.
Funny Things: A Comic Strip Biography of Charles M. Schulz
Funny Things: A Comic Strip Biography of Charles M. Schulz by Luca Debus and Francesco Matteuzzi embark on a mission to chronicle Schulz’s life using the very medium that immortalized him: the comic strip.
Zilot & Other Important Rhymes by Bob Odenkirk and Erin Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk, the acclaimed Emmy Award-winning writer, comedian, and actor, along with his talented daughter Erin Odenkirk, a gifted illustrator, come together to offer a delightful collection of whimsical poetry suitable for readers of all ages.
Classic Homer Simpson meme inspires new Adidas sneakers
The most famous meme is arguably the one with Homer Simpson awkwardly backing into a hedge. Now, this iconic moment has been immortalized on a pair of Adidas tennis shoes.
Is Uranus the smelliest planet in the universe?
Certainly, it’s not a play on words, but rather a fascinating fact: the odorous champion among the celestial bodies in our solar system is none other than Uranus.
Swiss Post unveils captivating new concrete stamp
Swiss Post has unveiled a captivating postage stamp featuring concrete, a material of profound significance in the annals of architectural history. The stamp features cement pigments, giving it a texture that mimics the actual feel of concrete.
The Mrs. Roper Romp gains momentum each year globally
The Mrs. Roper Romp, which originated in 2013 as the “Million Mrs. Roper March,” is a lively and creatively themed bar crawl event that pays homage to the iconic character Mrs. Helen Roper from the popular 1970s television series “Three’s Company.”
Shout! Studios gear up for the highly-anticipated release of “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
Shout! Studios are gearing up for the highly-anticipated release of “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” in multiple formats, including 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, and DVD, all set to hit the shelves in December 2023.
Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline
DK, the award-winning global book publisher and a division of Penguin Random House is excited to announce Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe: An Official Timeline releasing in September 2023.
NASA’s X-59 supersonic aircraft looks like Jonny Quest’s supersonic jet
I couldn’t help but observe the striking resemblance between the X-59 and Jonny Quest’s SST Dragonfly from the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon. Is it purely coincidental that the project is dubbed the “Quesst” mission?
Breaking Bad Aaron Paul gets a bad break on The Price is Right
With the recent passing of the legendary host of “The Price is Right,” Bob Barker, brings to mind a poignant episode where the well-known actor Aaron Paul made a memorable appearance as a contestant on the iconic game show.
Micronauts: Original Marvel Years Omnibus Volume One
“The Micronauts,” under the masterful pen of writer Bill Mantlo, masterfully brings together the subatomic heroes of Homeworld and the Marvel Universe. This Omnibus edition is a collector’s dream.
Vince Guaraldi’s 50th-anniversary “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” score
For the first time ever, the release of the complete soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the celebrated animated holiday television special.