FOTD: What was the name of Marty McFly’s band in the film, “Back to the Future”?

What was the name of Marty McFly’s band in the film, “Back to the Future”?

FOTD: What was the name of the character portrayed by Kate Hudson in the film, “Almost Famous”?

What was the name of the character portrayed by Kate Hudson in the film, “Almost Famous”?

FOTD: How many times does Bill Murray’s character Phil relive the same day in the 1993 film, “Groundhog Day”?

Phil, his producer Rita (Andie McDowell), and cameraman Larry (Chris Elliot) all relive the same day over and over again in the film, "Groundhog Day". Phil is the only one ...

FOTD: What team was playing the Chicago Cubs when Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane attended a game at Wrigley Field in the film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”?

In the classic 1986 film, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" during Ferris's, Cameron's, and Sloane's big day on the town they take in a ball game at Wrigley Field. When Principal ...

FOTD: What was the name of the band that Beverly Switzer and K.C. were members of in the 1986 film, “Howard the Duck”?

Beverly (Lea Thompson) and K.C. (Holly Robinson Peete) were in a band called Cherry Bomb in the film, "Howard the Duck".

FOTD: What movie character had a Lamborghini with a license plate that read, “SOUTHPAW”?

You will see a black Lamborghini with the license plate "SOUTHPAW" owned by Rocky Balboa.  

FOTD: Who was the oldest person to be named People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive?

In 1989 People Magazine named its oldest ever Sexiest Man Alive. At the age of 59 years old, Sean Connery was chosen by the magazine. He is still the oldest ...

FOTD: Who was chosen People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2011?

Bradley Cooper was chosen by People Magazine as 2011's Sexiest Man Alive. A choice that sent Ryan Gosling into a frenzy. So much so that they setup a protest in ...

FOTD: What was the first name of Bubba Smith’s character Officer Hightower in the Police Academy films?

In the Police Academy series of films Bubba Smith portrayed Cadet/Officer/Sgt./Lt./ Moses Hightower. Sadly Bubba Smith was found dead in his Los Angeles home today (8/3/2011). Prior to getting his big ...

FOTD: What is the name of Thor’s hammer?

  Thor's hammer is named Mjolnir.

FOTD: How many times has Johnny Depp been nominated for an Academy Award?

Johnny Depp has been nominated for three Academy Awards, although he has not won yet. His first nomination came in 2004 for a role he is about to reprise in ...

FOTD: The Empire State Building purposely went dark for fifteen minutes in August 10, 2004 to mark what sad event?

On August 10, 2004 the lights at The Empire State Building went out to honor actress Fay Wray who had died two days earlier at the age of 96. Fay ...

FOTD: What was Mr. Miyagi’s first name?

In 1984 the world was introduced to Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) who we would come to know as Danielson and The Karate Kid. Without his trainer Mr.Miyagi (Pat Morita) we ...

FOTD: What song was playing during the famed scene where Phoebe Cates climbs out of the pool and removes her top in the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

Well, this morning I posted a Cars video on my Facebook page and it led to a Cars music marathon (still ongoing at the moment). The Cars have been an ...

FOTD: Where did Kenan Rockmore work on the Nickelodeon show Kenan & Kel?

The show Kenan & Kel (Kenan Thomnpson & Kel Mitchell) became so popular during its three year run at the end of the 1990's on Nickelodeon that it spawned a ...

FOTD: Who was Marion Crane on her way to meet when she made the mistake of stopping off at the Bates Motel?

In the Alfred Hitchcock classic film Psycho, Marion Crane (Vivian Leigh) was on her way to meet up with her boyfriend Sam Loomis (John Gavin). She made the fatal error ...

FOTD: What blood type was Mr. Spock on Star Trek?

Since today is Leonard Nimoy's 80th birthday I figured it was appropriate to have a Fact of the Day about Mr. Spock. Of course I missed Shatner's birthday the other ...

FOTD: Who was the first actress to earn $1,000,000 for a movie role?

The first actress to earn $1,000,000 for a movie role was Elizabeth Taylor for the film Cleopatra in 1963. R.I.P. Liz

FOTD: What was the name of the character portrayed by Marlee Matlin that won her the Academy Award?

Marlee Matlin won the Academy Award in 1987 for her role as Sarah Norman in the film Children of a Lesser God. The film received five total Oscar nods for: Best ...

FOTD: What was the name of the fast-food establishment that tried to hire Kermit the Frog as spokesperson in The Muppet Movie?

In The Muppet Movie, one of the best movies ever, Charles Durning portrays Doc Hopper. Doc Hopper is the owner of Doc Hopper's French Fried Frog Legs, a restaurant which ...
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