News of the long-hoped-for sequel to the 1986 movie Top Gun was loudly cheered by its fans. Originally scheduled for a June 2020, release date, because of COVID-19, it was pushed back […]
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Dreams So Powerful That They Shaped History
Scientists, philosophers, and theologians have long pondered and theorized about dreams. What are they? What causes them? What purpose do they serve? The debates about dreams continue, but one thing is certain: […]
Explore the Fiery Crater That Has Been Burning for Over 50 Years
What do you do when you accidentally ignite a fiery hellish conflagration that has been burning for half a century and shows no signs of ever stopping? Obviously, you promote it as […]
The Tantalizing Tale of Tarzan’s Trademarked Tones
If you are ever lost in the jungle and you are about to give up hope, there is one sound that will instantly let you know that help is on the way. […]
How the Wilhelm Scream Became One of Hollywood’s Biggest Easter Eggs
Certain lines from movies are so iconic that they are immediately recognized. “I am your father!” is instantly associated with James Earl Jones’ powerful portrayal of Darth Vader. Who can read the […]
Two Musical Geniuses Separated by a Wall and 200 Years
In the 2020 movie Bill & Ted Face the Music, Jimi Hendrix teams up with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and a number of other musical geniuses from history to perform a song that […]
When Stalin wanted to kill John Wayne
Originally posted on History of Sorts:
No this is not the title of a movie, but why this never was turned into a movie is beyond me. Joseph Stalin wanted John Wayne…
How Did Star Wars Nearly Cause a Real War?
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. Well, actually, not that long ago, and much closer to home… Let’s start this again. Back in 1976, in the deserts of […]
Totally Awesome Facts About Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
As the release date for Bill & Ted Face the Music approaches, the nerdiness level at Commonplace Fun Facts Headquarters is rising exponentially. In anticipation of the sequel that has been almost […]
The Strangely-Spelled Road to the Lowest-Grossing Movie in History
The movie Zyzzyx Road is worth noting. Please note that we did not say it is worth watching. In terms of writing, cinematography, acting, and originality, the whole thing would better […]
Pulgasari: the Crazy Story of North Korea’s Godzilla Rip-Off
The movie Pulgasari at first glance is nothing more than a B film that is clearly a rip-off of Godzilla. It is one of those “so bad that it’s good” films that is […]
The Original Version of The Little Mermaid Will Horrify You
The Little Mermaid has been one of Disney’s most successful and beloved movies. The story of Ariel overcoming obstacles and winning the love of a prince (not to mention some of the […]
Twilight Zone fatal accident
Read about the tragic deaths during the filming of The Twilight Zone: the Movie, courtesy of History of Sorts. On July 23, 1982, Vic Morrow and two child actors, Renee Shinn Chen and […]
Harsh Movie Reviews from the Poison Pens of Movie Critics
Depending on your point of view, movie critics have the best or the worst job imaginable. They get paid to sit around and watch movies all day. That may seem like a […]
A Night of Dueling Brothers In Casablanca
As the opening night for the Marx Brothers’ 1946 film A Night in Casablanca neared, the excitement and interest continued to build. One person, in particular, who took an interest was Jack […]
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