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Today in History: April 6, U.S. enters World War I

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Fetish dolls, freakouts, and feminism (really scary) all played their roles in 1970s TV gothic horror.

Home Theater Forum • Sony’s "Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection, Volume 3," the studio’s annual collection of 6 films from its deep catalog, is another great Christmas gift idea for any movie lover.

Yes, it’s that time of year again when pumpkins come out, kids dress up, and horror movies are everywhere. And, talking of horror movies, I thought that today I would share with you my five favorite movies for the creepiest night of the year: Halloween, of course. As you’ll see, my choices pretty much reflect... Read more »

Today’s Highlight in History: On April 6, 1909, American explorers Robert E. Peary and Matthew A. Henson and four Inuits became the first men to reach the North Pole. On this date: In 1862, the Civil War Battle of Shiloh began in Tennessee as Confederate forces launched a surprise attack against Union troops, who beat back the Confederates the next day. In 1886, the Canadian city of Vancouver, British Columbia, was incorporated. In 1896, the first modern Olympic games formally opened in At...