Entertainment
The History and Psychology of Clowns Being Scary
You aren’t alone in your fear of makeup-clad entertainers; people have been frightened by clowns for centuries
Air and Space Curator Margaret Weitekamp Explains Why ‘Star Trek’ Matters
With the release of the 12th Star Trek film, curator Margaret Weitekamp explains why the franchise is so influential
The 10 Worst Teachers and Principals From Pop Culture
From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to Mean Girls, on-screen educators have a talent for causing trouble. Here are the worst offenders.
The Vegas Hotspot That Broke All the Rules
America’s first interracial casino helped end segregation on the Strip and proved that the only color that mattered was green
Where the Hell Is Matt? Everywhere.
Meet Matt Harding, the man behind the viral video sensation, who has traveled the world, dancing like no one has before
Matt Groening Reveals the Location of the Real Springfield
Twenty-five years after The Simpsons made their TV debut, the show's creator talks about Homer's odyssey—and his own
Errol Morris: The Thinking Man's Detective
The documentary filmmaker has become America's most surprising and provocative public intellectual
What is The Godfather Effect?
An obsessed film buff (and Italian-American) reflects on the impact of Francis Ford Coppola’s blockbuster trilogy
Air and Space Museum’s “Moon Man” Celebrates MTV’s 30th Anniversary
Celebrate MTV's 30th anniversary by looking back at the history of the iconic "Moon Man" statuette, and learn its surprising connection to the Smithsonian
NASA Picks Best & Worst Sci-Fi Movies. What Are Yours?
The space agency lists their favorite flicks
Roller Derby’s Sisterhood
Ithaca’s SufferJets may have ironic skate names and elaborate uniforms, but on the track, it’s all business
Q and A: Amy Adams
The actress discusses her role as aviatrix Amelia Earhart, filming at the Smithsonian and the magic of museums
Days 7 to 12: A Cannes Farewell
As Michael Parfit bids goodbye to the Cannes Film Festival, there is good news for Luna from the Canary Islands
Days 5 and 6: Dark Days at Cannes
The buzz surrounding a new film leaves Cannes-goers anxious, but Michael Parfit finds reasons for hope
Day 4: At Cannes, What's Your Tagline?
Beyond the red carpet and glamorous stars, films are boiled down to a mere few words, some more memorable than others
Day 3: Screenings and the Passions of Filmmakers
Documentaries on dolphin slaughter and reconciliation in Rwanda are contrasted by the glamorous party scene at Cannes
Day 2: Building an Audience at Cannes
Like filmmaking itself, selling a movie at Cannes is an intense labor of love
Day 1: The Stage Is Set at Cannes
Filmmakers Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm watch preparations in Cannes and prepare to take on the festival known as the Marché du Film
Five Movies That Memorably Feature Museums
The ‘Night at the Museum’ films aren’t the only films that take place largely in the confines of a museum
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