No matter how large of a group, there will always be arguments and disagreements. Though many bands and big name groups break up and move on, it is more tragic when a famous duo secretly turn out to hate each other. Whether they have good on-screen chemistry or perfectly paired musical talent, many dynamic duos […] More
In 1985, Allison Bechdel made a cartoon that featured two women who are about to go to the movies. One of them says she decides what to watch based on three simple criteria. Are there at least 2 female characters? Do they have names? Do they talk to each other about anything other than a […] More
The late-great Merv Griffin wore many hats. He was a successful businessman, talk show host, entertainer, singer, and game show creator. He was also gay during a time period in American history when it was a lot more difficult for LGBTQIA+ celebrities to be out and open about their sexuality. Perhaps this is why Griffin, […] More
In the days leading up to his death, Anthony Bourdain was reportedly in a very dark place. His friends and family were deeply concerned for him as his mood was about as low as it could get. Sadly on the 8th of June, 2018, Bourdain committed suicide while filming Parts Unknown on location in France. […] More
Early sitcoms have a reputation for being too sweet and wholesome, but a few stand out from the pack for their willingness to get a bit dark. The Addams Family focuses on a gothic group that loves everything weird and macabre. The Munsters are an actual family of monsters who try to fit into society. […] More
A lot of people tend to overly romanticize Hollywood life. They’re often blinded by the glitz and glamour that a life in film can offer while neglecting to contemplate just how taxing the spotlight can be on one’s mental and emotional well-being. Simply put, being a star isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. […] More
Plagiarism can be a complicated legal issue. What if you have two comic characters that are similar and come out at the same time on different sides of the world? This was the case for Dennis the Menance. The United States got a lovable blond boy who accidentally causes trouble. The UK got a black-haired […] More
Studies have demonstrated what’s known as the “birthday effect.” It shows that you’re statistically most likely to die on or near your birthday. This doesn’t just apply to everyday people. Plenty of famous names have proven it to be true. Everyone from talk show hosts to prolific movie actors have left this world on the […] More
The classic 1964 Spaghetti Western A Fistful of Dollars, directed by the legendary Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood in his first lead role, saw German-born actress Marianne Koch play the role of Marisol. Leone unofficially based A Fistful of Dollars off Akira Kurosawa’s 1961 film Yojimbo. In fact, the two film’s bear […] More
Gram Parsons is remembered for being one of the pioneers of the country rock music movement of the late 1960s and early 70s. He was born Ingram Cecil Connor III on the fifth of November, 1946, in Winter Haven, Florida, to parents Ingram Cecil ‘Coon Dog’ Connor and Avis Connor. The Connor’s usually lived at […] More
Since the invention of the powered bicycle, stunning women have been responsible for elevating the status of even the most unremarkable motorcycles. It was the ideal media advertising strategy to pair a regular motorcycle with a photo of a stunning bombshell. Dozens of motorcycle magazines have relied exclusively on this strategy and have all found […] More
Louise Lasser is an actress best known for playing the titular role on the late-1970s soap-opera parody Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. She was also married to Woody Allen for several years during the early part of his career, leading to her appearing in such films as Take the Money and Run and Bananas. Though Louise […] More