Nick Nadel is the managing editor of TheFW.com. He has written for HBO, The Onion, Martha Stewart, AMCTV.com and pretty much every other TV channel with a website. He also likes cheese and '70s soft rock. Follow him on Twitter and write to him at "Escape."
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A History of Forgotten Late-Night Talk Shows
Take a look back at a time when pretty much any celebrity who could form a sentence on camera (and some who clearly couldn't) got handed a late-night talk show.
5 More Things Domino’s Should Apologize For
Does Domino's suffer from low self-esteem? It would seem so, if the Facebook posting below that has been going around the Web is any indication.
5 Reasons Why a ‘Dexter’ Spinoff Would Be a Huge Mistake
With 'Dexter' nearing the end of its final season, talk is brewing about the possibilities of a spin-off. Current showrunner Scott Buck recently signed a development deal with Showtime, prompting talk that the network's hit series could be extended beyond the finale.
5 More ‘Cars’ Spin-Offs Disney Will Probably Make
With their new movie 'Planes,' Disney has made the first Pixar spin-off, but without all the thoughtful storytelling and breathtaking animation that usually bogs down Pixar films. Boasting to be "from above the world of 'Cars'" (so, the sky basically?), 'Planes' proves that you can make anything cute by sticking giant eyes and a mouth on it.
10 Costumes to Avoid at Comic-Con 2013
Choosing a costume for Comic-Con is tough. You don't want to go with something too obvious (we're so going to bring down Mjolnir on the next Loki we see), and you also don't want to go as something too obscure. (We're still smarting over no one recognizing our "Judd Hirsch in 'Dear John'" costume at Comic-Con 2011.)
‘Deep Thoughts’ Were Hilarious Tweets Before Twitter Existed
The NY Times has an excellent profile of Jack Handey, the former 'SNL' writer who created the absurdly hilarious 'Deep Thoughts' series. Anyone who watched 'SNL' during the '90s will remember these brief non-sequiturs that aired between sketches. Unlike most of what's on 'SNL,' 'Deep Thoughts' didn't rely on topical references and therefore doesn't feel dated decades later.
The 10 Must-Have Toys at Comic-Con 2013
While some fans hit Comic-Con to stand in line for hours to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars or comic book creators, we prefer getting something tangible to make up for our achey legs. That's why we have no qualms about lining up to score some of the awesome exclusive toys at the con.
9 References to ’90s Sitcoms in Kanye West Lyrics
Say what you will about Kanye West, the man knows his pop culture. Whether it's nods to movies ("Got super bad chicks givin' me McLovin") or music ("You know how long I been on ya?/Since Prince was on Apollonia..."), Kanye's lyrics contain some pretty clever pop culture riffs amongst all the braggadocio and Louis Vuitton plugs.
Where Movie Prices Could Go After the $50 Mega Ticket
In an attempt to capitalize on the moment before the fervor of fandom surrounding 'World War Z' began to fizzle out, Regal Cinemas offered a $50 "megaticket" that included a digital copy of the movie, a poster, a small popcorn and a pair of 'World War Z' 3D glasses, in addition to admission to the movie. Yup -- $50 to see a Brad Pitt movie.
Make Your Own Superhero Movie, Mad Libs-Style
Don't get us wrong -- we love superhero movies. We're all about going to the theater in the summer and sitting in the cold dark, watching costumed characters punch each other out as we shovel popcorn into our gullets until we almost puke.
That doesn't mean we can't admit that some superhero flicks can get pretty formulaic. Don't believe us? Try this Mad Lib we made and see if you don't wind up wit
The Neil Gaiman Movies That Never Happened (But Almost Did)
Though he got his start with comic books like 'Sandman' and 'Black Orchid,' Neil Gaiman has never been content to stay in one genre.
Other ‘Before’ Movies That Could Follow ‘Before Midnight’
This weekend sees the release of 'Before Midnight,' the third in Richard Linklater's series of films where Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy walk around gorgeous locales endlessly talking about themselves.
The films are catnip to the indie rom com set, so it's no wonder the series continues...
An Imagined Conversation Between Lou Bega and the People Behind the Party City ‘A Little Bit of Shamrock’ Commercial
INT. Party City Headquarters
Lou Bega is meeting with some execs from Party City, America's number one source for novelty balloons and those glasses shaped like a number that everyone wears on New Year's Eve.
8 Weird Playmobil Sets
Ah, Playmobil. Basically Lego's weird cousin, Playmobil offers all of the imaginative environments and changeable figures of Lego without having to actually build anything.
Oscars 2013 – Infrequently Asked Questions
It's that time of year again, when the weather is chilly and we all read Wikipedia entries on American foreign policy in Afghanistan so we don't sound like idiots while discussing 'Zero Dark Thirty.' Oscar season is here!
This year's race is a doozy, and it's safe to say you've got some questions. Well, we've got answers! While we can't guarantee the accuracy of these answers, we can guarantee the