Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and written by Ramis and Danny Rubin. Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott star. Murray plays Phil Connors, a cynical television weatherman trapped in a time loop while covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He is forced to […]
Glenn Close is a well-known American actress. Close has received numerous honors throughout her four-decade career, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Tony Awards. She has also been nominated for an Academy Award eight times, tying Peter O’Toole for the most nominations in an acting
After the global pandemic closed stadiums and silenced performances worldwide, the world’s highest-paid celebrities earned a combined $6.1 billion before taxes and fees, a $200 million drop from 2019. But did you know actors in Ancient Rome had a more difficult time? In ancient Rome, actors were considered little better than prostitutes in terms of
Christian Bale is an Oscar-winning actor who has appeared in films such as American Psycho, The Fighter, and Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. But did you know Bale went the extra mile to get dental work done for his role as Patrick Bateman? Christian Bale had dental work done to match the superficial appearance of his
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
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
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
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
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is a 2004 American satirical comedy film written and directed by Adam McKay, produced by Judd Apatow, starring Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate, and written by McKay and Ferrell. But did you know about Ron Burgundy appearing on late-night talk shows? Ron Burgundy is the well-known anchorman for the
Jeopardy! the show includes a quiz competition in which contestants are given general knowledge clues in the form of answers and must phrase their responses in the state of questions. It was hosted by Merv Griffin. The first daytime episode aired on NBC on March 30, 1964, and lasted until January 3, 1975. But did
