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Dona Paula's Tombstone

Legends of adultery, love affairs, and charity swirl around this mysterious 17th-century Portuguese woman.

EUR Piezometric Water Tower

EUR Piezometric Water Tower

Nicknamed “The Mushroom,” this unique water tower has been featured in several iconic movie scenes.

James Bond’s Jetpack Escape in ‘Thunderball’ Almost Didn’t Happen

At least not as initially planned.

Jennifer Byrne April 25, 2024

Burbank, California

'The Cameraman'

This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.

From September 2023 till August 4, 2024, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will have Velma Von Tussle's exploding wig from the 1988 <em>Hairspray</em> movie on display in a special exhibit commemorating the film's director, John Waters: Pope of Trash.

objects of intrigue

How John Waters Exploded Velma Von Tussle’s ‘Hairspray’ Wig

And what it took to save the iconic film prop for a new exhibit—hint: lots of steam.

Jennifer Byrne January 11, 2024

Pembroke Dock, Wales

Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre

This Welsh dockyard was the site of the not-so-secret construction of the Millennium Falcon for the original Star Wars trilogy.

Doune, Scotland

Doune Castle

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

7 Real-Life Locations From Christmas Movies

From an iconic leg lamp to an antique escalator in a New York department store.

Jonathan Carey December 1, 2023

Once Upon a Time in The West Filming Location

Mexican Hat, Utah

'Once Upon a Time in the West' Filming Location

This arch was featured prominently in the film.

Jacksonville, Florida

Norman Studios

The last standing silent film studio in Jacksonville is the last remnant of the city's once-thriving movie industry.

Where Humans Think Aliens Are Most Likely to Land

Will extraterrestrials try to see the city or the countryside?

Frank Jacobs, Big Think October 13, 2023

A Journey Into the Mind of Stephen King

Nine places connected to the stories of one of America's greatest horror writers.

Jonathan Carey October 13, 2023

Elvira (above) is one of the most recognizable horror hosts of all time. Played by American actress Cassandra Peterson, Elvira hosted <em>Elvira’s Movie Macabre</em> from 1981 to 1986.

From Elvira to Svengoolie, Local Horror Hosts' Frightfully Fun History

Every night across the U.S. local horror hosts don masks and costumes to tell jokes and revel in the absurdity of classic horror films.

Tea Krulos October 12, 2023

A thick fog engulfs the Point Reyes Lighthouse.

10 Locations from Horror Films of the 1970s and 80s

A spine-tingling tour through cinematic history.

Jonathan Carey October 6, 2023

These FX Artists Make Nightmares Come Alive (Or At Least Undead)

Mark Villalobos and Heather Mages create frightful fun in horror films big and small.

Karuna Eberl October 5, 2023

An ornate yellow Italian home peaks out behind green foliage

Villa Scott (Villa del Bambino Urlante)

This Art Nouveau mansion was used as the "House of the Screaming Child" in Dario Argento’s giallo classic.

'Magic Bus' Replica

A copy of the famous bus used during the filming of 'Into the Wild' is on display at an Alaska brewery.

Inside the Museum

9 Places to Have a Big Adventure Like Pee-wee Herman

Sam O'Brien August 2, 2023