Colin Farrell has led an incredible career so far, being nominated for several awards and gathering many accolades under his belt after landing a breakout role in Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report. Whether he is stepping into the shoes of a superhero villain or a sensitive, kind-hearted and innocent character, the Irish star, who was recently nominated for his astounding performance …
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The rise of reality television in the 21st century has been well documented, with the desire of audiences to see inside the lives of those like them suddenly huge. The power of these shows to transform an ordinary life into mainstream celebrity status is nothing short of remarkable, with many a famous face starting life in humble reality TV beginnings. …
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Although the genre had existed long before him (and myths and folklore even longer than that), J.R.R. Tolkien was truly the father of modern fantasy. The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings crystallized the archetypes and plot lines that practically every fantasy writer since it is either borrowing from or consciously rejecting. The books’ influence is due to their intricate …
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That ’70s Show first hit TV screens almost 25 years ago! The hit FOX sitcom premiered in August 1998 and ran for eight seasons before ending in May 2006. The show starred Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith, Don Stark, and Tommy Chong. A revival series, titled That ’90s …
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In addition to being one of the most mind-bending genres in film and television, science fiction is also one of the medium’s most astute when it comes to displaying a dark reflection of the society we inhabit. A defining component of sci-fi has always been its eagerness to depict the villainy of corporate greed and the disturbing lengths those in …
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When a show’s been on the air for more than a quarter of a century, has lasted 20+ seasons, and has more than 300 episodes, it’s understandable that not all are going to be winners. These numbers are all applicable to the long-running animated sitcom that is South Park, which debuted on Comedy Central all the way back in 1997. …
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English can be a colorful language. There are so many words that often carry with them so many different meanings. But arguably, few of them rival the f-word, and certain filmmakers have been well aware of this, adding it sometimes sparingly, sometimes liberally to their films. If a film’s dialogue needs punching up, a quick and easy way to do …
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Given that some authorities mark 1903’s The Great Train Robbery as the first action film, it’s evident that the genre has been around for quite a while now. Still, and in spite of early, sadly underappreciated silent stars like Pearl White and Helen Holmes, it was not until the 1970s (with Pam Grier‘s iconic blaxploitation features, Carrie Fisher in Star …
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RuPaul’s Drag Race is a phenomenon worldwide, and has led to so many spinoffs, specials and international editions! The long-running drag competition series returned with Season 16 this year on MTV, with All Stars 9 now in full swing on Paramount+. Along the way, the show’s also seen a ton of different celebrity guest judges. But as of the past …
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Brad Pitt is one of the biggest A-list stars in Hollywood. The actor and producer has appeared in countless classic films over the years since his breakthrough in the early ’90s, and he’s become one of the most famous stars in Hollywood. Over the years, fans and critics have especially raved about certain projects from the superstar actor. We’ve rounded …
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