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Did Netflix and Amazon Refuse to Stream ‘Sound of Freedom’ Film?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 10, 2023 The child sex-trafficking film became a box office success story over the July 4, 2023, weekend.
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No, Alec Baldwin Didn't Say This on Instagram About Shooting Victim

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 17, 2023 The actor was practicing with a revolver on a film set when it fired a live round that killed Ha ...
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Was the Horse's Head in 'The Godfather' Real?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Apr 7, 2016 The "horse's head" scene in epic film "The Godfather" is one of Hollywood's most memorable, but ...
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Hoverbored

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jun 24, 2015
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Is the 'Unfriended' Movie Real?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 17, 2015 Rumor: The movie 'Unfriended' is based on found footage and real-life events.
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Is the Jim Henson Company Making Labyrinth 2?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 13, 2014 Is the Jim Henson Company producing a 'reboot' of, a sequel to, or a continuation of, 1986's 'La ...
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Disney DVD Replacement Program

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 18, 2012 Will Disney replace damaged or broken DVDs for a small fee?
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Banjo Boy

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 20, 2011 Rumor: A chance encounter between an autistic child and a film actor resulted in Deliverance's d ...
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Smokey Is the Bandit

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 7, 2009 Was the third 'Smokey and the Bandit' film originally shot with Jackie Gleason playing both the ...
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The Manchurian Candidate

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 28, 2008 Was 'The Manchurian Candidate' withdrawn from distribution immediately after JFK was assassinated?
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Were Mules Killed to Film 'Patton'?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 31, 2007 One scene depicts the colorful general shooting the animals to clear the roadway for his troops.
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Idaho Resolution re Napoleon Dynamite

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 31, 2005 Did the State of Idaho pass a resolution praising Napoleon Dynamite?
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Was 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Based on a True Story?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 15, 2003 A remake of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' was promoted with the tagline, "Inspired by a true sto ...
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Twister and Drive-In Movie Screen

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 19, 2003 Did a tornado rip through a drive-in while the movie 'Twister' was playing?
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Dwarfs on Drugs

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 17, 2002 Spurious rumor holds that the personalities of Disney's seven dwarfs represent the seven stages ...
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Was There a Transgender Bond Girl?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Mar 30, 2001 Rumors about the transgender actress and her role in the James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only' ha ...
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Frau Blucher

Why Does Frau Blücher's Name Scare Horses in 'Young Frankenstein'?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 17, 2001 For some of us, the desire to believe we've been let in on a piece of secret knowledge can overp ...
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Key Largo and Florida Politicians

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 22, 2001 Does a character in the 1948 film 'Key Largo' make a prescient comment about Florida politicians?
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Is This Risqué 'Star Wars' C-3P0 Trading Card Real?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 15, 2001 A 1977 'Star Wars' trading card seemingly depicted C-3P0 with an oversized appendage.
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The Deer Hunter and Suicides

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Oct 11, 2000 Did the film 'The Deer Hunter' spark a rash of Russian Roulette suicides?
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