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20 knockoffs of successful television shows

Sometimes, knockoffs manage to become something special in their own right, while at others, they never quite break free of the shadow of the shows they were imitating. 

20 actors who were given chances to be A-list movie stars, but failed

Different actors from different walks of life are given a shot at being a movie star. Hollywood wants it to happen…but it doesn’t. These attempts at minting a new movie star didn’t quite work.

20 lovable characters who committed a serious crime

While antiheroes are by definition capable of either committing crimes or at least behaving in a way that goes beyond the bounds of the morally acceptable, there are some more lovable — or at least likable — characters who are guilty of committing crimes. 

Illegal tender: Shows about ordinary people who turn to crime

If crime doesn’t pay, these characters certainly don’t seem to have internalized that.These are shows about ordinary people who turn to crime, for one reason or another. You could say these are shows about people…

New '28 Years Later' trailer full of frantic running and rage virus action

When the first trailer for "28 Years Later" hit, I loved how it did what a trailer is supposed to do. It’s not supposed to be unduly long and basically give away the plot.

Searchlight Pictures shares the official trailer for 'The Roses' starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman

Searchlight Pictures just dropped the trailer for Jay Roach's The Roses, proving that all’s fair when love is war. The film is a reimagining of 1989's The War of the Roses and is based on the novel by Warren Adler.

Jon Bernthal and Tom Holland have a surprising Marvel connection

20 highly entertaining, enjoyable, mindless thrillers to watch when you just want to shut your brain off

Some thrillers keep you on the edge of your seat. They are riveting and feature puzzle-box plots you are working to figure out until the very end. These kinds of thrillers are acclaimed, beloved, and engagement viewing.

20 couples who have starred in music videos together

Couples in the entertainment business get to do the coolest stuff. These 20 couples have been in music videos together. 

You don't need to read the book to enjoy these 20 iconic screen adaptations

The age-old question is whether the movie is better than the book. Most of the time, the answer is no, but these 20 films are proof that you can enjoy the movie without reading the book. 

"Poker Face" season 2 trailer sets up more mysteries with cameos from John Mulaney, Cynthia Erivo, and others

The second season of "Poker Face," the "Columbo"-indebted series starring Natasha Lyonne and crafted by Rian Johnson, debuts on May 8.

The 20 greatest female leads in sitcom history

Let's give it up for the ladies who've starred in sitcoms. These 20 funny gals were excellent leads. 

20 iconic fictional characters that you may not know were named after actual people

What's in a name, you ask? In these 20 character names, it's other people's real names. 

The Who boot Ringo Starr's son from touring drumming gig

The Who are still playing shows, but will be doing so with a new touring drummer going forward.