Maurits Cornelis Escher was a Dutch graphic artist who is known for his hyper-realistic artwork that often portrays a bizarre optical illusion. His work influenced many artists. But did you know he also influenced the world of semantics? Escher sentences are sentences that sound and look grammatically correct, but when you take a closer look, […]
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The Room was unanimously panned by critics for its poor screenplay, dialogue, production values, direction, and cinematography, in addition to Tommy Wiseau’s terrible acting. Several publications dubbed the film as the worst film ever made. But did you know that the character Mark was based on a Hollywood actor? Tommy Wiseau, the producer, director, and
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Shrek’s success in captivating the hearts of many has allowed it to be included for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2020. It was deemed culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant for American culture. But did you know that the film used to be hated by animators when it was being made? Dreamworks animators who
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Phish, the American rock band, popularly known for their improvisations and blending genres consistently captivates their audience with bursts of dazzling musicianship. While they have loyal fans who are constantly wowed by their performances, did you ever wonder why was their 2017 concert series in Madison Square Garden unforgettable? Phish played 13 straight shows in
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Pokemon, the famous Japanese game and animation series, turned twenty-six this year. It is the second best-selling video game franchise right next to Mario. The franchise is so popular that even non-gamers are familiar with its world. If you have been a fan of the game and series, you’d probably know who Kadabra is and
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The EGOT is the achievement of having won all four of the major American entertainment awards, namely, an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. Major names in the film industry make acquiring an EGOT their life goal. But who started the trend and coined the term for this? Philip Michael Thomas, who is
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Most noted for his creation of Alien Life Form or ALF, Paul Fusco prioritized nothing more than to preserve the illusion that ALF was an alien from planet Melmac. With the need to protect ALF’s illusion, Fusco had to turn down numerous offers of guest appearances. Although The Muppets Creator Jim Henson wanted to collaborate
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Disney has captivated many children across several generations with their heart-warming and value-enriched fairytales of princesses and their version of a knight in shining armor. But did you know that the original versions of these fairytales weren’t written with a happy ending? The Brothers Grimm’s version of Cinderella had a morbid ending. Cinderella’s stepsisters mutilated
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The song Take Me Home, Country Roads was released over 50 years ago but still is popular and relatable to newer generations. The song helped boost John Denver’s career internationally. But what was the special connection between Denver and West Virginia? One of John Denver’s most successful songs, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” reached the
George Miller’s Mad Max trilogy gave the world a taste of Australian cinematics by combining explosive scenes and post-apocalyptic vibes. After almost thirty years of hiatus, Miller filmed another franchise installment. Despite it being an action movie, why did Miller choose his wife to become the editor of Fury Road? Margaret Sixel, the wife of
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