The "Golden Age of Hollywood" was a time of glitz and glamour that gave birth to the first true movie stars. Occurring between the 1920s to 1960s, it was a time when the narrative and visual style of filmmaking came to the fore and the studio system ruled movie lots across Los Angeles. Actors and actresses would work for certain...
Hollywood is a much more diverse place than it was 30 years ago. There are more roles for people from all walks of life. The Asian community, in particular, is finally getting the recognition it deserves. While Asian actresses and actors have been part of the movie industry since the "Golden Age of Hollywood" when actress Anna May Wong (born...
After gaining a cult following throughout the 70s, anime became a global phenomenon in the 80s and 90s. Now it's one of the most famous forms of animation. Anime has a reputation for its slick animation, unique designs, and use of color. Each series is full of beautiful and handsome anime characters. With a supernatural element, anime is also famous...
The nail-biting thriller Criminal Minds keeps viewers on the edges of their seats. Debuting in 2005 on CBS, the series quickly became a significant hit, initially airing for 15 seasons. The series returns with the upcoming 16th season on Paramount+. The show revolves around criminal profilers in the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. Also known as the BAU, they investigate gruesome...
When it comes to superheroes, evil villains, and all-star team-ups, nobody compares with Marvel Comics. The iconic brand can trace its roots to the 1930s and the creation of Timely Comics. In the 60s, Stan Lee revolutionized the industry after rising to the position of editor. Eventually, the company began using the name "Marvel." The first modern Marvel Comics series,...
When it comes to iconic comic book characters, you don't have to look any further than Superman. The Man of Steel is one of the most widely known superheroes who has been a staple in the comic book world since debuting in Action Comics #1 on April 18, 1938. But Superman has transcended the comics to become a pop culture...
As much as talent is important, the look of actors and actresses is equally important. It's not just how talented they are or the types of clothes they wear, but also how white their teeth are and the color of their hair. Blonde actors are plentiful in Hollywood and most of them don't match up to the stereotype of the...
The Western genre might be almost dead and buried, but there was a time when it was one of the most popular in film. Stories about cowboys, outlaws, shootouts, and the gold rush first got made in the late 1890s and slowly worked their way into the public's imagination. The "Golden Age of the Western" came about during the 1940s...
Animation has a history of challenging stereotypes and breaking down barriers. For instance, they prove that not all heroes have long, flowing hair. Often, the most popular and iconic cartoon characters have no hair at all. Animation is one of the rare mediums where being bald is an advantage. Yes, bald cartoon characters rule Hollywood looking down at those with...
An asexual individual has zero or little sexual and romantic attraction. It's a broad term that varies among different people. The Ace community is starting to see a more substantial representation of asexual characters in movies and television series. However, only a handful of characters have come out asexual, while others are on the asexual spectrum. Many asexual characters simply...
