ABCinema, an Animated Movie Quiz

If you liked the recently-popular 80s and 90s Film Alphabet Poster Quiz, you'll surely enjoy ABCinema, an animated movie quiz.

How many can you identify?

(via THD)

'The Princess Bride' 25th Anniversary Tribute Wine

"All right. Where is the poison? The battle of wits has begun. It ends when you decide and we both drink, and find out who is right... and who is dead."

The year was 1987 when we first watched as handsome Westley rescued the lovely Buttercup from evil Prince Humperdinck of Florin. Now, 25 years later, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is releasing a tribute signature wine inspired by "The Princess Bride" movie.

The “Bottle Of Wits” wine line will include two varieties: “Inconceivable Cab” and “As You Wish White” — both will be available online in the near future.

The company also promises that neither blend will contain any trace of iocane powder.

 
(via Eater)

F*ck You! A Supercut

A supercut of movie characters flipping the bird, appropriately set to Cee Lo's "F**k You." Forward this to someone who pissed you off today.

(via TDW)

Groundhog Day Explained

The king of YouTube informational videos CPGrey is back with an explanation of Groundhog Day. Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow on Feb. 2? Will we have six more weeks of winter, or will spring come early this year? We shall see.

I do know one thing — if your alarm clock awakes you with "I Got You, Babe" on Thursday, go back to sleep.

Kim Richards' Guide to the Oscars

Before you watch the 2012 Academy Awards (airing Sunday, Feb. 26), here's Kim Richards from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" with an insightful guide to this year's Oscar nominated films.

Did anyone actually see "War Horse?"

Note: This won't be funny for those of you who don't watch TRHOBH. All two of you.

(via The Soup)

Lionel Richie's 'Hello': A Movie Supercut

Hello... Is this the Lionel Richie supercut you're looking for? I can see it in your eyes. I can see it in your smile.



(via The Curious Brain)

Movie Quiz: 80s and 90s Film Alphabet

How well do you know 80s and 90s movies? Here's a fun alphabet quiz, courtesy of UK designer Stephen Wildish. (Note: Unfortunately, the answers are not yet posted on his site.)

(via The Next Web)

Neon Movie Posters

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'Steel Magnolias' is Being Remade, with a Twist

A new version of Steel Magnolias is reportedly being made...

And now a remake is in the works with a notable twist: the all-white cast will be replaced with an all-black cast.

The Lifetime movie is to be produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the duo responsible for the new "Footloose" remake that opens Friday, who are busy reaching out to some of the top black actresses in Hollywood.

So this is the brilliant idea of those responsible for the unnecessary new Footloose movie—yep, it's all making sense now. I'm all about a good weekend marathon of made-for-TV movies, but in this case, there's no reason to mess with the original. Hopefully it won't turn into another Queen Latifah's Barbershop of awfulness.

I can hear old Ouiser Boudreaux now: "I don't see movies 'cause they're trash."

(via TIME)

Ad of the Day: The Exorcist Revisited

Be sure to watch this commercial until the end — it's not what you think.

(via OhGizmo!)

In Remembrance: Twin Tower Cameos in Movies

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The Evolution of Dancing in Movies (1921-2010)

It's Friday. Shall we dance?

> See the full list of 100 Greatest Dance Scenes in Movies

(via Buzzfeed)

MTV Turns 30 [Video Retrospective]

Remember when MTV used to play music videos? Remember when The Real World was a watchable program? Remember when Jersey Shore actually took place at the Jersey Shore? Ah, those were the days.

Happy 30th Birthday MTV!

(via CBS)

Harry Potter's Portrait in Jelly Belly Beans

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To celebrate this summer’s blockbuster movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: – Part 2, the folks at Jelly Belly commissioned California artist Kristen Cumings to create a giant portrait of the boy wizard. The finished mosaic was constructed from 14,000 jelly beans. Wonder how many she ate along the way?

> More Harry Potter treats from Jelly Belly

Ultimate Pie in the Face Supercut

Definitely more entertaining than the Rupert Murdoch "Piegate" fiasco that we're all tired of hearing about. Plus it features "old timey" music.

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26-Foot 'Forever Marilyn' Sculpture Draws Crowds in the Windy City

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Even before "Forever Marilyn" got her finishing touches on Friday, the 26-foot sculpture of Marilyn Monroe had been attracting crowds.

The work was created by sculptor Seward Johnson and depicts the late actress in her most famous stance from the 1955 film "The Seven Year Itch."

The provocative sculpture was installed on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, at 401 N. Michigan Avenue in Pioneer Plaza.

“With Marilyn, we hope to rekindle an attitude and optimism from an era that this iconic figure represents – a time when we, as a nation and a people, were proud, productive, optimistic and self-assured, if a bit mischievous," said Paul Zeller, chief of Zeller Realty, the company that leased the sculpture. "We seek a return to American Exceptionalism, and trust Marilyn will propel our attitudes in the right direction.”

"Forever Marilyn" will be on display until spring 2012.

(via MyFoxChicago)

Just for Muggles: Make Your Own Harry Potter Glasses

If you're lucky enough to score tickets to "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," this simple, yet creative project is one the kids you can wear to the theater. Fashioning a spectacular pair of glasses à la the boy wizard just takes a little bit of magic. And five black pipe cleaners.

(via Freep)

'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' Quiz

MentalFloss has posted a fun little quiz to celebrate this year's 40th anniversary of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.



Not to brag, but I scored 12/12 (it is my fav movie, after all). How well did you do?



> "Will you find a golden ticket or fall victim to a snozzwanger?" Take the quiz

The Mystery of Pottermore

"The owls are gathering...Find out why soon."

That's the mysterious message posted on J.K. Rowling's YouTube Channel. And according to the countdown clock, the Harry Potter author will be making some sort of fantastical announcement in just a couple of days. But what could it be?

Whatever the news, it somehow relates to Pottermore — J.K.'s new website that's "Coming Soon..." I'm guessing it will be some sort of magical online world dedicated to the boy wizard, launching to coincide with the final movie release on July 15. We'll all know soon enough...

'Willy Wonka' Original Cast Reunites 40 Years Later

Forty years after my favorite movie, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, was released in theaters, the cast reunited on TODAY (is anyone else bothered by their incorrect spelling of "Willie" in the caption?).

Spoiler Alert: The wallpaper tasted like wallpaper (not snozberries).