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These 1970s Horror Movies Paved the Way for ‘Alien’
'Alien' is one of the most beloved classic horror movies and no classic comes out of thin air. The film was the culmination of two horror trends from the 1970s.
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How Chucky the Doll Made Oprah Winfrey Eat 30 Lbs of Mac and Cheese
Oprah Winfrey took an unusual turn and starred in a horror film. Audiences were more interested in a movie about Chucky the Doll that was in theaters at the time.
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Why MTV Banned Lady Gaga’s ‘LoveGame’
Lady Gaga's "LoveGame" has some cheeky, sexual lyrics that bothered a lot of people. Gaga explained what she was thinking when she penned the song.
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Why Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ ‘Die with a Smile’ Fails So Hard
The songs of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars helped define the music of the 2010s and beyond. A duet between the two legends should have been the best thing since sliced bread.
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Lady Gaga Vs. Bruno Mars: Who Mas More No. 1 Songs?
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are two icons who collaborated on "Die with a Smile." Both Mother Monster and the "Grenade" singer have topped the charts many times.
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Has 1 of the Best Songs of All Time
Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' include far more pop songs than the average Hollywood movie. A track from the film is great, but critics don't give it much respect.
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How ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Jaws’ Led to ‘Alien’
'Star Wars' and 'Jaws' defined the 1970s so much that they directly paved the way for 'Alien'. 'Alien' was even pitched as a knock-off of one of those movies.
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The Xenomorph From ‘Alien’ Was Considered Too Sexual
'Alien' works because the design of the Xenomorph creature is so fascinatingly hideous. Director Ridley Scott reached out to a famous artist to get the design in the film.
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The Original ‘Alien’ Was Meant to Be the Opposite of ‘Star Wars’
Director Ridley Scott revealed he wanted 'Alien' to be the "antithesis" of 'Star Wars'. He also said that he had '2001: A Space Odyssey' in mind when he directed 'Alien'.
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How ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Inspired ‘Alien’
'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' stopped the director of 'Alien' from eating his lunch. In addition, the director said 'Alien' was similar to 'The Exorcist'.
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Why ‘Alien’ Director Ridley Scott Hated ‘Alien vs. Predator’
Ridley Scott's 'Alien' remains one of the most acclaimed horror movies of all time. Scott revealed he had issues with 'Alien vs. Predator' and the 'Alien' franchise as a whole.
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Top 5 ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Soundtrack Songs
Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' has some killer songs. The moment audiences saw Star-Lord dance to Redbone's "Come and Get Your Love," they knew 'Guardians of the Galaxy' was unique.
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‘The Sixth Sense’ Overshadowed a Better Movie With the Same Twist
'The Sixth Sense' has become known for its shocking twist. It would have been a lot more shocking if a cult movie didn't pull off the same twist decades earlier.
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10 Years Later, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Doesn’t Cut It
Marvel changed superhero movies when they put out the original 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. That doesn't mean the film was any good.
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ABBA’s Only No. 1 Song Wasn’t Their Usual Style
While ABBA produced a lot of great music, only one of the band's songs reached No. 1 in the United States, and it was No. 1 for a brief time.
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Tim Burton Once Said He’d Never Make a ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel
Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice' is finally getting a sequel and, surprisingly, that sequel was directed by Burton himself. Interestingly, Burton once rejected the idea of making a 'Beetlejuice' sequel.
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Tim Burton Said Remaking ‘Planet of the Apes’ Was a ‘Perverse Challenge’
Tim Burton has given us many classic movies, but 'Planet of the Apes' isn't one of them. He explained why he took up the challenge of remaking the original film.
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M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ Seems Similar to an Upcoming Movie
Sometimes, Hollywood makes twin movies around the same time. M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap has a snappy, exciting premise. It feels a little similar to another upcoming thriller. We may never know if one film was trying to copy the other. M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ shares a lot with an upcoming horror sequel Trap is about …
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How Tim Burton Created Jack Skellington
Tim Burton created many movie characters but the most iconic is Jack Skellington from 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. The 'Batman' director explained how the Pumpkin King's iconic design came together.
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Why M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ Fails So Hard
M. Night Shyamalan's Trap should have been easy to pull off. Apparently, it was too much for the 'Sixth Sense' director to go 105 minutes without insulting the audience.
