8 things we wanted to share this week:
- Metropolis turns 90. A look at Fritz Lang’s ambitious science fiction movie masterpiece.
- The folks at Lucky Peach have put together The Official Hostess Power Rankings to help you name your pet.
- Here’s a bit of history behind the relationship between Dell Comics and Gold Key Comics.
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is heading to Broadway and makes some changes for North American audiences.
- LEGO has released a series of videos demonstrating brickfilming tips and tricks.
- Come on down! This YouTube channel features entertaining clips from classic game shows.
- From wax cylinder phonographs to MP3s: A look at the evolution of recorded music.
- Your weekend project: Turn an IKEA pendant lamp into an exploding Death Star.

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