Archive for the 'Movie Legends Revealed' Category

Did House Party Nearly Star DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince?!

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about movies and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MOVIE URBAN LEGEND: House Party nearly starred DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. New Line Cinema’s House Party, written […]

Is There Really an X-Rated Directer’s Cut of the Film Scarface?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about movies and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MOVIE URBAN LEGEND: There is an X-Rated Director’s Cut of the film Scarface. One of the best things about the […]

How Did a Dealer Asking for More Money for Professional Wrestling Footage Lead to the Film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about movies and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MOVIE URBAN LEGEND: A dealer raising his price for professional wrestling footage led to the making of Henry: Portrait of […]

Was the Car Chase in The French Connection Seriously Filmed Without Any Permits?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about movies and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MOVIE URBAN LEGEND: The car chase in The French Connection was done without any permits. It is often said that […]

Did Bela Lugosi Star in Dracula Without Knowing How to Speak English?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about movies and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MOVIE URBAN LEGEND: Bela Lugosi learned his lines for the film Dracula phonetically – he did not speak English at […]

Did a Sci-Fi Comedy Movie Seriously Have to Change Its Title Because of the Trayvon Martin Case?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about movies and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MOVIE URBAN LEGEND: The Trayvon Martin case led to a Sci-Fi comedy film changing its title. One of the most […]

Was One of the Main Characters in Alien Nation Originally Going to be Named George Jetson?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about movies and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MOVIE URBAN LEGEND: Mandy Patinkin’s character in Alien Nation was going to be named George Jetson but a rights issue […]

Was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Really Just a Big Ad for Candy?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about movies and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MOVIE URBAN LEGEND: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was essentially a film-length commercial for a new line of candy […]

Was a John Wayne Anti-Communism Re-Dubbed and Edited to Make it into an Anti-Drug Film Outside the U.S.?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about movies and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MOVIE URBAN LEGEND: A John Wayne anti-Communism film was dubbed in Europe and other places as an anti-drug film. Only […]

Was A Hard Day’s Night Filmed in Black and White to Save Money?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about movies and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MOVIE URBAN LEGEND: A Hard Day’s Night was filmed in black and white to save on costs. As I mentioned […]