The cinema is defined by excess: large screen, large speakers, and large food. Massive sodas, tubs of popcorn, and enough candy to keep you awake during the screening of the entire Star Wars and Lord of the Rings sagas are available. Did you know why Joshua Thompson sued a movie theater in Michigan? Joshua Thompson […]
Chernobyl is a 2019 historical drama television miniseries based on the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the ensuing cleanup efforts. Craig Mazin created and wrote the series, which Johan Renck directed. Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard, Emily Watson, and Paul Ritter lead the ensemble cast. HBO produced the series in the United States and Sky UK in
Mel Brooks co-wrote, produced, and directed the 1987 American space opera parody film Spaceballs. It is primarily a parody of the original Star Wars trilogy. Still, it includes references to other sci-fi films and popular franchises such as Star Trek, Alien, The Wizard of Oz, 2001, and Planet of the Apes. But what did George
Seal is a British singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Over 20 million recordings have been sold globally by him. These include his most well-known song, Kiss from a Rose, released in 1994, and the popular singles Crazy and Killer, the latter of which peaked at number one in the UK. For his unusual soulful
From the 6th century BCE, ancient Greek comedy was a popular and influential form of theater performed throughout ancient Greece. Aristophanes and Menander were the genre’s most famous playwrights, and their works, as well as those of their contemporaries, poked fun at politicians, philosophers, and fellow artists. But did you know there’s an ancient Greek
Lysistrata is an Ancient Greek Comedy Where Women Withheld Sex to End a War. Read More »
Joker was popular in comics for being a chaotic nemesis of Batman. He was unique, interesting, and different from other villains. Perhaps what distinguishes the Joker as a villain, what makes him one of the most iconic and popular characters of all time, is that, unlike many comic book characters, he always appears to be
Jimmy Eat World is an American rock band founded in Mesa, Arizona, in 1993. Jim Adkins, lead vocalist and guitarist, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch, and drummer Zach Lind make up the band. They have ten studio albums to their credit, the last nine of which feature the current lineup.
There are always unique terms in the film industry that describe various techniques and traditions that have evolved over many years of film creation. But do you know what the phrase Mickey Mousing means? In animation and film, “Mickey Mousing” refers to the technique of perfectly synchronizing sound and actions on the screen. Though not
Batman is one of the most iconic fictional characters in the world. He had dedicated his life to an endless crusade, a war on all criminals in the name of his murdered parents, who were taken from him when he was just a child. But did you know who created Batman’s Suit and the concept
The Walt Disney Company is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate based in the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Over the years, the company expanded its amusement park throughout the United States and to some locations. But did you know that there is a law that allows Disney to build a nuclear
