Alison Nastasi

Nine great ruses from the pre-Internet age—back when people did believe everything they read. More »

Dubai, Melbourne, Zambia, and Bali are among the places with the most impressive cantilevered or otherwise exceptionally suspended water-based workout/hangout venues. More »

These 10 films offended, challenged, and sparked debate in faith communities all over the globe. More »

The Quimby sisters, the March brood, and eight other sets of sometimes-sweet, sometimes-squabbling literary siblings More »

Many a novelist made the foray into screenwriting--and some proved to be remarkably versatile. More »

Twelve films that got things off to a really, really good start More »

Eight other narrowly averted character-name disasters More »

The unlikely stories behind classic films like 'Blood Simple, Eraserhead,' and 'Reservoir Dogs' More »

The critics who weighed in on legends in the making More »

Where does your father fall on this scale of galactic mass murderers and wizened archaeologists? More »

How would you feel if someone made a movie about your life? More »

From 'Eyes Wide Shut' to 'Planet of the Apes,' iconic directors' most ill-advised film ventures More »

Few narrative devices on TV are as effective as the disastrous, alcohol-feuled get-together. More »

Vic Armstrong picks his favorite, daring scenes, from 'Indiana Jones' to 'Ong Bak.' More »

Lessons in terrible parenting from 'Carrie,' 'Mommy Dearest,' 'Psycho,' 'Precious,' and more More »

Steven Spielberg's 'Harry Potter,' Sergio Leone's 'Godfather,' and other movies that could have been More »

A look at the words that instantly entranced generations of moviegoers More »

Xenomorphobic propaganda, creepy cult videos, fake political campaigns, and other feats of viral marketing More »

With Mitt Romney lined up for a possible hosting slot, here's a look at some other poor choices in the show's history More »

A selection of films that show us just how culturally jaded we've become More »