All 19 Members of the EGOT Winners' Circle (and 17 Almost-EGOTs)
On January 15, 2024, Elton John won his first Emmy—and officially became a new member of the EGOT winner's circle.
On January 15, 2024, Elton John won his first Emmy—and officially became a new member of the EGOT winner's circle.
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‘The Sopranos’ featured one of the most divisive series finales of all time—and various fan theories have only made it more complicated.
It's hard to imagine anyone else in the role of Tony Soprano, but producers tried.
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With thousands of films at your fingertips, browsing the Netflix catalog can feel like a full-time job. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, let us help.
Heritage Auctions is giving you the chance to own all that iconic 'Succession' fashion.
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Box office success does not always equal critical acclaim. But many of the biggest hits of the 1990s are still being talked about, and revisited, today.
A bloody take on the Conan legend was announced in 2005—and then all but vanished.
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Once again, Mental Floss readers proved to be curious about all sorts of niche topics—and our editors and writers were happy to oblige their interests.
You've never heard of most of these movies. There's good reason for that.
You know Ralphie Parker’s plight by heart, but can you spot the many flubs in Bob Clark’s ‘A Christmas Story’?
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How many states opted for 'Elf' over 'A Christmas Story'? Did 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' get the shaft? Discover the topography of holiday movies here.
U2 was at a breaking point when “One,” which has been repeatedly named one of the greatest songs of all time, brought the band back together.
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These deleted scenes shed more light on Harry's motivations, Kevin's siblings' feelings, and more.
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From addictive trivia games to portable projectors, here are 18 brilliant gifts for movie lovers who know their stuff.
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Willy Wonka is undoubtedly an eccentric man. But could he and his band of Oompa-Loompas be hiding a homicidal secret?