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Who almost played the lead role in Taxi Driver before Robert De Niro?

Who almost played the lead role in Taxi Driver before Robert De Niro?

Well before I was old enough to watch Taxi Driver, the 1976 classic from Martin Scorsese, I would utter that famous line: "Are you talkin' to me?" There are few movie quotes as ubiquitous as the one famously uttered by Travis Bickle, the lead character who seems to be on...

Who was originally going to direct Apocalypse Now?

Who was originally going to direct Apocalypse Now?

Francis Ford Coppola is often cited as one of the best directors to ever get behind the camera. But he wasn't originally supposed to be the director. Who was?...

Who won the Oscar for Best Actress in 1973?

Who won the Oscar for Best Actress in 1973?

For some, it might be hard to believe that the year 1973 was 50 years ago. For others, it's hard to believe much of anything because they lived through the '70s and frankly there's just not much left upstairs, if you catch my drift. There's no question that the '70s...

What's the name of Harrison Ford's character in American Graffiti?

What's the name of Harrison Ford's character in American Graffiti?

You know, I just don't get how people back in 1973 went so crazy for the nostalgia that American Graffiti inspired. I mean, I get it, it was George Lucas' big break and all, so yay for that, but who cares about the '50s? Obviously, the '80s were the best....

What star from That ‘70s Show is an avid gamer?

What star from That ‘70s Show is an avid gamer?

There's something I love about finding out that famous people are gamers — yet it's also kind of shocking. Like when you were a kid and you saw your teacher doing something normal, like grocery shopping. It's surprising and exciting when you find out they're regular people, just like you. That's...

What was the no. 1 movie in July of 1975?

What was the no. 1 movie in July of 1975?

Things that happened in July of 1975: Your dad played lawn darts after 4 beers, ARPANET just got going (soon to become the internet), and this movie topped the box office. There were definitely some bangers that came out that year, but in the middle of a sweltering summer, this...

In The Brady Bunch, Bobby and Cindy tried to break a world record with what playground equipment?

In The Brady Bunch, Bobby and Cindy tried to break a world record with what playground equipment?

While it never really did that much in the ratings, The Brady Brunch is indelibly entrenched in the history of TV pop culture. Running from 1969 to 1974, the show’s long run in syndication allowed it to be imprinted on multiple generations. Frankly, there are few life lessons that...