Donald Deane has held a variety of jobs, including college English teacher, newspaper reporter/editor, internet project manager, dishwasher and dogcatcher. He now writes exclusively and has contributed to AOL TV and Moviefone among others.
Donald Deane
10 Adult Actors Who Played Teenagers
We couldn't wait to leave our teen years behind, but these movie and TV actors played kids when they were in their 20s and even older. Some of them had no problem slipping into a role several years their junior, but others were -- how can we put this? -- less convincing.
10 Classic Movies in 10 Minutes
No matter how big a movie fan you are, there simply isn't enough time in the world to catch up on all the classics. And given that cinema has been around for more than a century, not even a lifetime of weekend binge watching would be enough to make a dent. But fear not cinephiles, the internet has your back.
The 10 Weirdest Bunnies in Pop Culture
You may not be aware, but the Easter Bunny has been around for a long time. Easily one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday, the loveable critter was first mentioned in an essay by German physician and botanist Georg Franck von Frankenau all the way back in 1682. Funny, we always figured he was just a Hallmark creation.
10 Canceled-Too-Soon TV Shows That Need a Kickstarter Reboot
We've all experienced it -- as soon as you get hooked on a great show that ISN'T a procedural crime drama or hackneyed sitcom, it suddenly gets canceled by the network, leaving a TV-shaped hole in your heart. (Watch out 'Enlightened.' We fear you're next.) Certainly our favorite shows deserve better, right?
The Worst Video Game Movies of All Time
If we didn't know better, we'd think that Hollywood had a secret agenda to turn some of our favorite video games into terrible movies. Aside from the 'Resident Evil' franchise and possibly the first 'Mortal Kombat' and 'Tomb Raider' flicks, can you think of any that were actually worth the cost of a ticket? Go ahead and take a moment. We'll wait.
The 10 Worst Movie Spin-Offs Ever
Even hardcore movie fans have to admit that spin-offs generally aren't a good idea. Sometimes, they come too close to or even surpass the original in terms of quality (see 'Get Him to the Greek' or 'Machete,' for example), but these are rare indeed.
The Best and Worst ‘Star Wars’ Video Games
Now that J.J. Abrams has signed on to direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII,' we've got high hopes he can restore the classic sci-fi series to glory after the disappointing prequels. But what about the future of 'Star Wars' gaming? Any true fan knows that video games based on the franchise have been spotty to say the least.
The Best and Worst Moments in ‘Tomb Raider’ History
Although we'll always have a soft spot in our hearts for Lara Croft, it's no secret the long-running 'Tomb Raider' franchise has had its fair share of ups and downs. But on March 5, game makers hope to reboot the series with the simply named 'Tomb Raider,' an M-rated title that promises to graphically depict how iconic heroine Lara Croft makes the transition from inexperienced young woman to field
The 10 Best Video Games You’ve Never Played
With the ongoing popularity of successful franchises like 'Mario,' 'The Legend of Zelda,' 'Halo' and 'Call of Duty,' it's easy to miss smaller, lesser-known video games. But in some cases, these forgotten gems are just as good, if not better, than their bestselling rivals.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’
Any self-respecting kid who grew up during the late 1980s through the early 1990s knows 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' like the back of their hand. Origin story involving mutagenic ooze? Wise old sensei in the form of a talking bipedal rat? Arch villain bristling with a set of pointy armor? Check, check and check.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Die Hard’
When it comes to action flicks, 'Die Hard' ranks among the all-time greats. If you're anything like us, you've probably seen it so many times you can act out entire scenes in your sleep. So, there couldn't possibly be anything about the movie you didn't already know, right? Wrong. There are tons of juicy behind-the-scenes tidbits for this undeniable classic and we've gathered the best of them here
Etch A Sketch Inventor Dies at Age 86
Andre Cassagnes, the man responsible for inventing the venerable Etch A Sketch, a toy that inspired countless children ever since it was introduced in 1960, has died at age 86 in France.
Waitress Fired Over So-Called Pastor’s ‘Gave to God’ Receipt
In what seems to be a totally unfair turn of events, the waitress who posted a picture of a receipt on Reddit after being refused a tip by a pastor has been fired from her job at Applebee's.
The 10 Funniest Celebrity Meltdowns Caught on Tape (NSFW)
Let's face it -- as much as we identify with celebrities, we don't really know them. That's why public meltdowns, where they show their peevish, arrogant and sometimes crazy sides, are so darned fascinating. When this happens, our perception of celebs can change forever. Think about it -- will you ever be able to watch 'Braveheart' again without recalling Mel Gibson's racist rants? We think not.
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Reporter Has the Best Response Ever to Rude Videobomber
Normally, it's pretty easy for someone to disrupt a live news report with a carefully-placed videobomb. But the annoying woman in this clip gets totally owned by a reporter who just isn't having it.