Movies

6 Things You Never Knew About ‘Hoosiers,’ Gene Hackman’s Basketball Classic
The film, which airs tonight on TCM at 8pm EST, created worldwide interest in small town sports.

Geena Davis Reveals Which Film Role She Landed Because Her Height Made Her a “Sight Gag”
The actress was hired because she stood a full seven inches taller than her co-star.

Alfred Hitchcock Died 45 Year Ago. Do You Remember His Final Film?
The master of suspense worked almost up until his death.

It’s Carolyn Jones’ Birthday! 6 Things You Never Knew About the Woman Behind Morticia Addams
Before she was Morticia, she almost won an Oscar, and married a future TV legend.

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Stars Reunite For Live 50th Anniversary Tour: Will Your Favorite Be There?
It’s time to do the time warp again … because this time, Barry Bostwick will be watching.

Ann-Margret Is 84! Check Out These 6 Fascinating Facts About the Swedish Superstar
The ‘Viva Las Vegas’ actress missed out on two big roles that could’ve changed her career trajectory.

6 Facts About ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ That You ‘Ni’ to Know
But none of them are the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Humphrey Bogart’s ‘Treasure of the Sierra Madre’
The classic 1948 film airs at 3pm EST on FETV today.

7 Things You Never Knew About ‘Just One of the Guys,’ the Classic 1985 Teen Comedy
James Brown actually visited the set to teach an actor some moves.

5 Otherworldly Facts About 1951’s ‘The Thing From Another World’
The sci-fi classic that inspired John Carpenter is still the subject of controversy over 70 years after its release.

Movie Quiz: Can You Name These Popular ’90s Films from Just One Image?
Test your cinema knowledge!

Where Can You Watch the Original ‘Four Seasons,’ the 1981 Film That Inspired the New Tina Fey Series?
The new show, which also stars Steve Carell, Colman Domingo and Will Forte, premieres on Netflix on May 1.

How Did Cheech & Chong Meet? Plus, What Brought Them Back Together For One Last Movie
Best known for their classic ‘Dave’s not here’ comedy routine, the duo have teamed up again for one last movie.

Cheech and Chong Remember Working With Martin Scorsese: “He’s Kinda Short”
The pair appeared in Scorsese’s 1985 cult comedy ‘After Hours.’

6 Things About Shirley MacLaine for Her 91st Birthday
She made a move on Morgan Freeman, but he didn’t reciprocate.

Whatever Happened to Comedian Emo Philips?
His bizarre comedy gained a cult following in the ’80s.

A Toys ‘R’ Us Live-Action Movie Is Coming … What is the History of the Beloved Toy Store?
Could it rival toy-based movies like ‘Barbie?’

What Was Jack Nicholson’s Final Role?
The Academy Award-winning actor informally retired in 2010.

How Well Do You Remember These Blockbuster Films From the 1980s?
Are you a 1980s film nut? Take our ’80s movie quiz and find out how well you remember these iconic films.

11 Eye-Opening Facts About ‘While You Were Sleeping’ for Its 30th Anniversary
In the original script, the roles were reversed … and everyone who read it hated it.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About 1989’s ‘Pet Sematary’ Movie
36 years ago, the film that taught us “sometimes, dead is better” hit theaters.

James Gandolfini’s Son Reveals Why He Was Banned From ‘Sopranos’ Set
He was born the same year the show premiered on TV.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Ben-Hur’
The film that earned Charlton Heston his first and only Academy Award airs today on TCM.

6 Things You Never Knew About Jayne Mansfield
At the peak of her fame, fans could buy a water bottle crafted in Mansfield’s image.

Do the Time Warp With 7 Fun Facts About Tim Curry For His 79th Birthday
The star was almost cast as the Joker … twice.

Rick Moranis is 72! 5 Things You Never Knew About the Comedy Great
He’s been out of the public eye for years, with one tragic exception.

7 Tim Curry Roles You Have Definitely Never Heard About
Even true blue fans might not know about some of these.

TCM’s Easter Classics Lineup: ‘Ten Commandments’ ‘Ben-Hur’ ‘Easter Parade’ & More
Settle in for an Easter Sunday full of holiday classics, from ‘Ben-Hur’ to ‘Harvey.’

Who Was Eddie Cochran? The Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Died 65 Years Ago
While he died far too young, he inspired generations with his sound and unique style.

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Harvey,’ the 1950 James Stewart Easter Classic
The cast saved the invisible rabbit a seat at lunchtime.