Why A Stormtrooper Walked Helmet-First Into A Door In The Original “Star Wars”

Today in 1977, "Star Wars" premiered in movie theaters, and became a movie, pop culture and merchandising phenomenon. But how is it that, in one scene, an Imperial Stormtrooper walks helmet-first into an overhead door?

By |2024-12-07T20:53:00-05:00May 25, 2021|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , |

Milicent Patrick Gave The Black Lagoon Its Creature

The woman who designed the Creature, Milicent Patrick, was almost forgotten, but film lovers and fans have been working to make sure her story is told.

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How “Them!” Became The Greatest Giant Ant Movie Of Its Generation

It was on this day in 1954 that one of the most important monster movies most people have never heard of was released: "Them!" featured giant irradiated ants, James Arness, the Wilhelm Scream, Fess Parker, Leonard Nimoy and more!

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I will not yield! Some Things For October 17, 2019

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