Mariya Abdulkaf
A lover of satirical debate, wine and a good bowl of guac. Originally from Ethiopia, Mariya received a B.A. from Vassar College, where she studied international relations, with a regional focus on the Middle East and concentrations in political science, history and film.
By Mariya Abdulkaf
'Harry Potter' recut as 'The Breakfast Club' is an instant classic
Classic magic!
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9 things you didn't know about 'Beetlejuice'
It only took Michael Keaton two weeks to film his scenes.
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Twist and shout to ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ in 8-bit graphics
Bueller, Bueller, Bueller.
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The stories behind the haunting effects in 'The Thing'
Sometimes mayo and jam make the best fake gore.
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Why Sirius Black has a bigger role in the 'Harry Potter' books than the movies
Siriusly sad.
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Top 10 most mind-blowing twist endings in movie history
From the "it was all just all a dream" twist to "it was all part of the plan."
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This recut trailer of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' has nothing on 'Game of Thrones'
Oh snap.
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The most dramatic differences between the 'Jaws' film and book
The movie characters were a lot more likable.
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'Fast & Furious' with toy cars is miniature movie magic
Complete with a cardboard town.
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7 more things you probably didn't know about 'Fast & Furious'
These may even stump the biggest film buff.
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Artistic filmmaking techniques behind the 'Saving Private Ryan' beach scene
15 days. 1500 people. No storyboards.
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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' gloriously retold as an 8-Bit arcade game
They're raising SHELL!
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7 things you didn't know about the OG Nicktoon 'Rugrats'
Tommy used to wear what?!
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The magic behind Stay Puft, the ‘Ghostbusters’ Marshmallow Man
It involved 25 pounds of shaving cream.
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Fans think Stan Lee's cameos might mean he is The Watcher
Fan theory at its finest.
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The Doctor is in for a real bad day on ‘Doctor Who’
Time travel does that to you.
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What happens when you reply to a scam email from Nelson Mandela’s former wife
His best business idea involves smoothies.
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7 things you didn't know about 'Trainspotting'
Do you know which scene was inspired by 'A Nightmare on Elm Street?'
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Kids recreate ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ and it’s just as childish
Any surprises?!
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How the 'Scott Pilgrim' movie didn't stick to the comic books it's based on
Six graphic novels, one movie.
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'Shawshank Redemption' recut as a upbeat romance between Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins
Was it a just bromance, or something more?
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