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.
The Doors: In The Beginning: 1966 Sessions Take Us Behind the Studio Doors
Step inside Sunset Sound with The Doors as early takes of “Moonlight Drive” and “Indian Summer” reveal the experimentation, studio banter and unexpected magic behind two future album tracks.
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.
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
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 Famous People Who Died on Halloween
Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926, but he wasn’t alone. Explore the famous figures who died on October 31 and Houdini’s final escape pact.
How Did 81 Suddenly Become Young?
When did 81 become young? A funny look at aging, retirement, baby boomers and how our idea of old age keeps changing.
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.
The Doors: In The Beginning: 1966 Sessions Take Us Behind the Studio Doors
Step inside Sunset Sound with The Doors as early takes of “Moonlight Drive” and “Indian Summer” reveal the experimentation, studio banter and unexpected magic behind two future album tracks.
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.
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The Quick Draw McGraw Show Is Coming Back to Blu-ray
Quick Draw McGraw rides back into town as Warner Archive brings the complete Hanna-Barbera series to Blu-ray with new HD masters from 4K scans.
The Ultimate Comeback as Ritchie Blackmore and Deep Purple Reunite on Stage
After more than three decades apart, Ritchie Blackmore returned to the Deep Purple stage at Jones Beach to play ‘Smoke on the Water’ with Ian Gillan.
Popeye: The Strange Movie Audiences Didn’t Know What to Do With
Robert Altman’s Popeye confused audiences in 1980, but Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, Harry Nilsson and the incredible Sweethaven set helped create a movie worth rediscovering.
Exploring Calvin and Hobbes
Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes was always about the art. Now, original artwork from the beloved comic strip is going on tour, giving fans a rare look behind the panels.
The Mad World of Harvey Kurtzman: The Man Who Taught Us to Laugh at Everything
Harvey Kurtzman helped change American satire with MAD Magazine. Now a new documentary explores the restless genius who taught generations to look at pop culture differently.
Metallica: Album by Album Is a Love Letter to the Metallica Fans
Martin Popoff’s Metallica: Album by Album revisits the band’s albums, evolution and legacy through musicians, insiders and Tony’s own fan memories.
When TV Shows Made the Jump to the Big Screen
Hollywood has been turning television hits into movies for decades. From Dragnet to The Munsters and The Flintstones, here’s how the TV-to-movie gamble began.
Oh, That Crug! Is What Happens When Monsters Get Tired of Humanity
Oh, That Crug! turns the traditional monster inside out, finding comedy in dinner, sweaters, phone calls, relationships, and everyday human problems.
How Strange New Worlds Reshapes the History of Star Trek
Did Strange New Worlds’ “Valles Marineris” rewrite Star Trek history? We explore Pike’s impossible choice and why it may change the franchise forever.
Why Hasbro’s New Dr. Seuss Games Are a Nostalgic Slam Dunk
Hasbro gives six classic board games a whimsical Dr. Seuss makeover, blending family nostalgia, colorful characters, and collectible charm in one playful lineup.
Why Do We Celebrate Dead People’s Birthdays?
Why do we keep saying Jim Morrison would have been 82? Explore the curious tradition of imaginary birthdays and how cultures around the world remember the dead.
Where Does Wile E. Coyote Get His Money?
How does Wile E. Coyote afford endless Acme gadgets? Explore the funniest fan theories and the real joke behind animation’s greatest financial mystery.