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âMy hair extensions caught fire in a shootout!â Dolph Lundgren on playing He-Man in Masters of the Universe
âMy hair extensions caught fire in a shootout!â Dolph Lundgren on playing He-Man in Masters of the Universe
âThe studio wanted me to wear less. They wanted to see my muscles. But we were shooting outdoors in winter â and I had to put Vaseline on to keep my body heat inâ
'The Cable Guy' Oral History: Ben Stiller & More on Jim Carrey Comedy
'The Cable Guy' Oral History: Ben Stiller & More on Jim Carrey Comedy
Ben Still, Judd Apatow, and more look back at 'The Cable Guy,' the dark Jim Carrey comedy that turns 30 in 2026. Oral history.
Bill and Tedâs Excellent Adventure: A most excellent oral history
Bill and Tedâs Excellent Adventure: A most excellent oral history
To celebrate Bill and Ted Day 2026, I'm jumping back in the phone booth to chronicle the creation and legacy of the duo's first trip through time...
Joe Dante tells me how to microwave a Gremlin - by Simon
Joe Dante tells me how to microwave a Gremlin - by Simon
As Gremlins celebrates its 42nd birthday - and with a third film on the way - director Joe Dante and producer Mike Finnell revisit the slimy chaos of making their monster 1984 hit...
âPopstarâ at 10: The Lonely Island Shares Oral History of Cult Classic
âPopstarâ at 10: The Lonely Island Shares Oral History of Cult Classic
Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, aka The Lonely Island, look back at 'Popstar: Never Stop Stopping' at 10 years old.
"It was a nightclub hit!" How Billy West made Bugs Bunny's Space Jam rap
"It was a nightclub hit!" How Billy West made Bugs Bunny's Space Jam rap
As Space Jam returns to cinemas for its 30th birthday, legendary voice actor Billy West tells us how he helped Bugs Bunny make his rap artist debut.
Bridesmaids' poop scene was almost way worse says Paul Feig
Bridesmaids' poop scene was almost way worse says Paul Feig
*Dings Champagne glass* As Bridesmaids turns 15, I'd like to welcome its director Paul Feig to spill the beans on the making of his highly-quotable comedy classic...
"I went home in bits every night" The chaos of Alien 3
"I went home in bits every night" The chaos of Alien 3
With Alien 3's Assembly Cut now on HBO Max, star Ralph Brown pulls no punches telling me about the hellish experience of making David Fincher's sci-fi threequel...
Malcolm in the Middle at 20: âEverybody calls them dysfunctional â but it was a realistic familyâ | The Independent | The Independent
Malcolm in the Middle at 20: âEverybody calls them dysfunctional â but it was a realistic familyâ | The Independent | The Independent
As the beloved sitcom turns 20, Simon Bland speaks to its stars Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek and series mastermind Linwood Boomer to discuss the showâs creation, long-standing legacy and possible future
California Schemin' true story: How accurate is James McAvoyâs new film? | Radio Times
California Schemin' true story: How accurate is James McAvoyâs new film? | Radio Times
Billy Boyd and Gavin Bain spoke exclusively to Radio Times about how â as rap duo Silibil Nâ Brains â they conned the music industry into believing they were American.
Henry Selick reflects on James and the Giant Peach at 30
Henry Selick reflects on James and the Giant Peach at 30
Stop motion icon Henry Selick talks to me about bringing Roald Dahl's family adventure to life, its complex legacy and almost getting squashed by 20 foot fruit.
"The franchise lives on" Dee Wallace talks Critters at 40
"The franchise lives on" Dee Wallace talks Critters at 40
As one of the most nostalgic monster movies of the 1980s, it's no wonder fans devoured Critters. 40 years later, star Dee Wallace reflects on its legacy and future...
Stand By Me at 40: In Conversation with Rob Reiner
Stand By Me at 40: In Conversation with Rob Reiner
As Stand By Me returns to cinemas, the late, great Rob Reiner talks to me about casting his powerful leads, getting feedback from Stephen King and the film's enduring legacy...
The terrible reality of being a journalist in 2026 - and how to combat it
The terrible reality of being a journalist in 2026 - and how to combat it
âIts legacy means something differentâ V For Vendetta at 20
âIts legacy means something differentâ V For Vendetta at 20
âHeath Ledger knocked my tooth out jousting with a broomâ: how we made A Knightâs Tale | Film | The Guardian
âHeath Ledger knocked my tooth out jousting with a broomâ: how we made A Knightâs Tale | Film | The Guardian
âThe lances were made of balsa wood and filled with uncooked spaghetti â so that when they broke, thereâd be an explosion of what looked like splintersâ
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Sign up to my Substack: Pop Culture Digest
Pop-culture interviews, features and writing tips. Click to read Pop Culture Digest, by Simon, a Substack publication. Launched 2 years ago.
âWe put a stink bomb in Stephen Fryâs shoeâ: Vic and Bob on the inspired idiocy of Shooting Stars | Culture | The Guardian
âWe put a stink bomb in Stephen Fryâs shoeâ: Vic and Bob on the inspired idiocy of Shooting Stars | Culture | The Guardian
Kiefer Sutherland and Rob Reiner: how we made Stand By Me
Kiefer Sutherland and Rob Reiner: how we made Stand By Me
âRiver Phoenix was like a 13-year-old James Dean. There was so much soul thereâ
âIngrained in my psycheâ: why Gremlins 2: The New Batch is my feelgood movie
âIngrained in my psycheâ: why Gremlins 2: The New Batch is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers highlighting their favourite comfort rewatches is a look back at Joe Danteâs raucously rule-defying sequel
John Candyâs Troubled Film âWagons Eastâ Was Also Unexpectedly His Last: The Comedianâs Co-Stars on His Bittersweet Finale
John Candyâs Troubled Film âWagons Eastâ Was Also Unexpectedly His Last: The Comedianâs Co-Stars on His Bittersweet Finale
âIt was the Nasa of puppetryâ: how we made 1990 kids movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
âIt was the Nasa of puppetryâ: how we made 1990 kids movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
âPee-weeâs Big Adventureâ at 40: Tim Burton and More on Paul Reubens, Ditched Sequels, and Creating a Pop Culture Classic
âPee-weeâs Big Adventureâ at 40: Tim Burton and More on Paul Reubens, Ditched Sequels, and Creating a Pop Culture Classic
âI went vegan on the second day of filmingâ: James Cromwell on making Babe, the talking pig classic
âI went vegan on the second day of filmingâ: James Cromwell on making Babe, the talking pig classic
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A Goofy Movie hits different as a parent
A Goofy Movie hits different as a parent
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on the US Office at 20
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on the US Office at 20
Richard Linklater on Before Sunrise's enduring legacy
Richard Linklater on Before Sunrise's enduring legacy
Freelance Advice: How To Survive A Surprise Redundancy
Freelance Advice: How To Survive A Surprise Redundancy
âJohn Wickâ Turns 10: Keanu Reeves and Filmmakers on Tolkienâs Influence, Family Walkouts, and Why the Dog Had to Die
âJohn Wickâ Turns 10: Keanu Reeves and Filmmakers on Tolkienâs Influence, Family Walkouts, and Why the Dog Had to Die
'It completely changed the course of my life' â Shane Meadows on Dead Manâs Shoes at 20
'It completely changed the course of my life' â Shane Meadows on Dead Manâs Shoes at 20
âWe wrote âSuit you, sir!â for Harry Enfield â he didnât like itâ: an oral history of The Fast Show
âWe wrote âSuit you, sir!â for Harry Enfield â he didnât like itâ: an oral history of The Fast Show
âShawshankâsâ âRiver of S**tâ Was Full of Actual Poop
âShawshankâsâ âRiver of S**tâ Was Full of Actual Poop
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âThe NeverEnding Storyâ Star Noah Hathaway on the Dangerous â80s Shoot That Almost Killed Him
âThe NeverEnding Storyâ Star Noah Hathaway on the Dangerous â80s Shoot That Almost Killed Him
Revealed: Brendan FraserâNot Tom CruiseâWas Always Top Pick for âThe Mummyâ
Revealed: Brendan FraserâNot Tom CruiseâWas Always Top Pick for âThe Mummyâ
âNick Offerman and I made out every year for the blooper reelâ: Parks and Rec at 15
âNick Offerman and I made out every year for the blooper reelâ: Parks and Rec at 15
John Carpenter on horror classic The Thing: âIt was an enormous failure and I got firedâ
John Carpenter on horror classic The Thing: âIt was an enormous failure and I got firedâ
Julia Donaldson: âI give parents permission to lose my books behind a radiatorâ
Julia Donaldson: âI give parents permission to lose my books behind a radiatorâ
20 Years Later, Weâre Still Shocked âGarth Marenghiâs Darkplaceâ Was on TV
20 Years Later, Weâre Still Shocked âGarth Marenghiâs Darkplaceâ Was on TV
The Butterfly Effect: Making cinemaâs most disturbing time travel movie
The Butterfly Effect: Making cinemaâs most disturbing time travel movie
The Office: Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant look back at Christmas Specials
The Office: Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant look back at Christmas Specials
âThe helmet made my hair fall outâ: Jeff Bridges on making cult sci-fi film Tron
âThe helmet made my hair fall outâ: Jeff Bridges on making cult sci-fi film Tron
The Problematic, Jizz-Soaked Legacy of âThereâs Something About Maryâ
The Problematic, Jizz-Soaked Legacy of âThereâs Something About Maryâ
Cool Runnings as told by its stars: âThey wanted us to sound like Sebastian the Crabâ
Cool Runnings as told by its stars: âThey wanted us to sound like Sebastian the Crabâ
Sofia Coppola on Lost in Translation at 15
Sofia Coppola on Lost in Translation at 15
âIt was the best time of my lifeâ â Jason Schwartzman on Rushmore at 20
âIt was the best time of my lifeâ â Jason Schwartzman on Rushmore at 20
The Big Lebowski at 25: How embracing âDudeismâ can lead to a happier life
The Big Lebowski at 25: How embracing âDudeismâ can lead to a happier life
Little White Lies: Joe Dante on why Gremlins is the movie heâll be remembered for
Little White Lies: Joe Dante on why Gremlins is the movie heâll be remembered for
An audience with Garth Marenghi: author, visionary, dreamweaver, plus actor - Rolling Stone UK
An audience with Garth Marenghi: author, visionary, dreamweaver, plus actor - Rolling Stone UK
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