Fourth-wall breaks are the cinematic equivalent of a sly wink. They make us feel like co-conspirators in the story, let us in on jokes we’re not supposed to hear, and sometimes flip entire narratives upside down. From chaotic sitcom glances to full-on movie monologues, here are 20 of the funniest, most memorable moments where characters smashed that invisible barrier.

Sondra Locke was one of the few female directors in Hollywood, but when her relationship with Clint Eastwood ended, her career ground to a halt.

The unbelievable true story of how Keith Richards’ 1977 arrest in Canada nearly ended The Rolling Stones—but instead became the turning point that saved his life and the band.

Step back into the 1970s with 25 unforgettable songs that captured the spirit, style, and sound of a bold and revolutionary decade in music.

A handful of 1970s bands pulled off something almost impossible: they released one album… and it was so good, so complete, so lightning-in-a-bottle perfect that it became their entire legacy. Some broke up. Some imploded. Some just drifted away. But every one of them left behind a single LP that fans still treat like buried treasure.

Before playlists and algorithms ruled the music world, the B-side was the secret playground where artists experimented, took risks, or tucked away tracks that didn’t quite fit the polished A-side release. Sometimes those songs stayed obscure. Other times, though, they quietly gained momentum, winning over fans, shaping careers, or eventually eclipsing the songs they were supposed to support. Here are 25 B-sides that proved the real magic lives on the flip side.