Kate Erbland
Joined: Aug 29, 2013
Kate Erbland is the Executive Editor, Film of IndieWire.com, where she has worked since 2015. Some of her previous work can be found at Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, The Dissolve, Vulture, New York Daily News, MSN Movies, and Boxoffice Magazine.
Why Are Black Cats Considered Bad Luck?
The Origins of 15 Fascinating Cat Breeds
20 Surprising Facts About ‘Pulp Fiction’
20 Sweet Facts About Chocolate
Find out how this sweet treat has influenced our culture and became a favorite of some of history's most notable figures.
11 of the Oldest Snack Foods We're Still Eating
Nestled among the Oreo-flavored wine and cappuccino-flavored potato chips in your local grocery store are classic snacks with serious staying power.
11 Early Incarnations of Beloved Toys
Here's what some famous toys like Barbie, LEGO bricks, and Mr. Potato Head looked like in their early days.
15 Cool Facts About Frozen Food
Frozen foods have a complicated backstory, a long scientific evolution, and a debate over pizza origins that could make your head spin.
11 Punxsutawney Phil Facts for Groundhog Day
Every year, Punxsutawney Phil makes his Groundhog Day prediction about how much winter we've got left. Here's a closer look at the rodent we trust for weather prognostication.
11 of the Most Extreme Junk Foods Ever Created
Happy National Junk Food Day!
15 Fabulous Facts About 'Sex and the City'
In 1998, 'Sex and the City' premiered on HBO and instantly pushed cosmos, Post-it note break-ups, and Mr. Big into the cultural lexicon.
A Brief History of the Chocolate Chip
Have you ever wondered where exactly the chocolate chip came from? Who invented it? Who decided it was best for baking? Should we be calling it a “chip” or a “morsel”? We’ve got all those answers—and more!
11 Things You Might Not Have Known About Garlic
April 19th is National Garlic Day! Celebrate with a few fun facts about this delicious, flavor-packed add-in that can do almost anything, from reducing your cholesterol to keeping vampires at bay.
11 Creative S’mores Combinations for National S'mores Day
Happy National S'mores Day!
20 Surprising Facts About Pretty Woman
The movie that turned Julia Roberts into a star—and popularized the "hooker with a heart of gold" trope—is turning 30 in 2020.
25 Fun Facts About ALF
Sure, you know the cat-eating alien hails from the planet Melmac, but there’s plenty you (probably) don’t know about Gordon Shumway and his classic television show.