🎬 Ever wondered why millions of Germans can't imagine Christmas without a British-American boy lord? Dive into the fascinating story of "Little Lord Fauntleroy," the 1980 film that's not just another holiday movie, but a cultural phenomenon that's captured German hearts for over 40 years. From Alec Guinness to tradition-making television, discover how this charming tale of a young American heir and his grumpy British grandfather became Germany's ultimate Christmas must-watch. Join us for an unexpected journey into a holiday tradition that proves some stories truly know no borders! 🎄 🌟

Sources:

• https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/406763
• https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_kleine_Lord_%281980%29

Who ya gonna call? Dive into the spooky, hilarious, and totally radical story behind 1984's monster hit Ghostbusters! Join us as we unpack how three down-on-their-luck scientists armed with proton packs and questionable business plans became an unexpected cultural phenomenon. From SNL superstars to supernatural special effects, discover how this crazy idea about ghost-catching professors went from studio gamble to box office gold, changing Hollywood forever. This isn't just another movie story – it's the tale of how busting ghosts became big business, and how one film crossed the streams of comedy and sci-fi to create pure cinematic magic.

Sources:

• https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/399421
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostbusters
• https://neiloseman.com/5-ingenious-visual-effects-with-no-cgi/
• https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/Ghostbusters
• https://Ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/Ghostbusters
• https://www.findthatlocation.com/movie-locations/Ghostbusters-filming-locations-central-park-west/
• https://ultimatepopculture.fandom.com/wiki/Ghostbusters
• https://Ghostbusters.fandom.com/wiki/Ghostbusters_References_(Television)
• https://www.brilliantbreakthroughs.com/blog/Ghostbusters-business-movie-review/
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ghostbusters-franchise
• https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/Ghostbusters1984
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostbusters_(franchise)

A small theater in foggy San Francisco. A movie with zero hype. And a Wednesday morning in May 1977 that would change everything. How did Star Wars go from a quiet opening at the Coronet Theatre to becoming the most influential film in history? Today we dive into the humble beginnings of a cultural phenomenon that 20th Century Fox never saw coming.

Sources:

• https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/398912
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars
• https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/TroubledProduction/StarWars
• https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/star-wars-pioneer-john-dykstra-on-how-those-visual-effects-were-made/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lucas
• https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/The_Making_of_Star_Wars
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Star_Wars_films
• https://youtu.be/OMF1PgaIdJk?si=cjd7SRVKL-Guyyx0
• Chris Taylor - How Star Wars Conquered the Universe - Chapter 11 - The First Reel