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A Short Eames Film Shows Our Place in the Universe

Made in 1977, Powers of Ten explores the world, both from great heights and microscopically close.
Ashawnta Jackson November 13, 2017
The grave of Carlos Fitzcarrald in Iquitos, Peru
Iquitos, Peru

Grave of Carlos Fitzcarrald

The forgotten tomb of the Peruvian rubber baron who was the inspiration for Werner Herzog's epic film "Fitzcarraldo."
An unidentified Studio Duplicating employee uses a homemade, oversized magnifying glass to compare a script typed in mimeostencil to the original manuscript to his left, assisted by the office cat.
film

The Small Script-Copying Service That Powered NYC Entertainment for Decades

Among many other jobs, Studio Duplicating staff did frenzied, last-minute typing for Saturday Night Live.
Erin Schreiner October 11, 2017
Everett, Washington

Laura Palmer's House

This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.
Pigeon Express.
Fort Collins, Colorado

Pigeon Express

Birds with backpacks expedite film development for a rafting company on a remote Colorado river.
Permanently Closed
Los Angeles, California

Café Jack

A "Titanic" superfan changed his name to Jack and set up this strange shrine to the blockbuster, complete with Korean food and Tarot readings.
Color lantern slides.
Melbourne, Australia

The Limelight Department

A cramped wooden attic that once housed one of the world's first movie studios.
In Spielberg's 'LA 2017' a scientist is tortured for information.
film

Spielberg's Forgotten 'L.A. 2017' Dreamt of Today's Dystopian Future

A wonderfully weird TV episode from the director's early days.
Eric Grundhauser September 8, 2017
Clark Gable Foundation
Cadiz, Ohio

Clark Gable Foundation

The childhood home of a Hollywood legend.
Richmond, Virginia

Byrd Theatre

This beautiful vintage movie palace has seen little change in form or function since the 1920s.
RIP, Smurf Village.
film

Spain's Bright Blue 'Smurf Village' Is Being Forced to De-Smurf

Magic can't save you from royalties disputes.
Cara Giaimo August 11, 2017
Béla Lugosi.
Budapest, Hungary

Béla Lugosi Bust at Vajdahunyad Castle

Late at night, the bust of the "Dracula" actor was snuck onto the facade of this Budapest castle.
A still from <em>The Big Dog House</em>, 1931.
film

The 1930s Film Parodies Starring Only Dogs

The "Barkies" were popular with audiences, but drew ire from animal welfare groups.
Stephanie Weber August 7, 2017
<em>The Bride of Frankenstein</em>, 1935.
horror

Peer Into the Horror That Is Kirk Hammett’s Movie Poster Collection

They're watching you.
Anika Burgess August 4, 2017
"Sexploitation" films were mostly made between the 1950s and 1970s.
film

The Devilish Sexploitation Films That Combined Satan and Sensuality

Who needs a coherent plot when you have nudity and pitchforks?
Natalie Zarrelli July 28, 2017
Part of the sewers seen in the tour, as it was in the film.
Vienna, Austria

Vienna Sewer System

Vienna's underworld of tunnels and subterranean rivers made an iconic appearance in a 1949 Orson Welles film.
Does that brown van outside look suspicious?
cars

Sold: A Fully Furnished 1989 FBI Spy Van

It's even got a toilet!
Eric Grundhauser July 25, 2017
Do the Right Thing Way
Brooklyn, New York

Do the Right Thing Way

Spike Lee's provocative film is officially honored right where it was made, the first time a work of art was used as a secondary street name.