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There has been a lot of shocking and confounding news of late, but for The Late Show‘s Stephen Colbert, perhaps nothing has upset him more than the announcement that KFC is moving to Texas. The late-night host opened Wednesday’s (February 19) show by telling viewers, “It feels like every day, we get news of yet another inexplicable, chaotic move seemingly bent on undermining everything we as Americans hold dear.” “Today is no different,” he continued, “because KFC is moving its corporate headquarters from Kentucky to Texas. That — that is finger-licking f*****!” Earlier this week, KFC, the iconic fast-food restaurant chain formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, announced it will be moving its corporate headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky to Plano, Texas. David Gibbs, the chief executive of KFC owners Yum Brands, said in a statement, “These changes position us for sustainable growth and will help us better serve our customers,...

While Tom Hanks is one of cinema's biggest stars, his best film is the one he shaped behind the camera. 20th Century Fox's That Thing You Do! is nearly 30 years old, and the movie has every reason to feel dated considering that it takes place some 60 years ago. But the comedy that Hanks wrote, directed and co-starred in has done the opposite -- like a fine wine, it's even better with age.

That Thing You Do! was no sleeper hit upon its release in 1996. The Los Angeles Times reported that it debuted in third place at the box office, and it received positive reviews from a number of publications. It also earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for the energetic title song, which broke into the Billboard Hot 100. But there are certain things about the film that are particularly appreciated when it's watched again, and viewers recognize that it really is timeless.