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Top Gun Then Vs. Now: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is the Movie I Thought ‘Top Gun’ Would Be
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ pays plenty of homage to its predecessor, but also makes some effective changes that make it a far better movie.
The 15th Anniversary of ‘Ratatouille’: Celebrating the Movie That Taught Us How to Cook
A story filled with rich flavors, Disney Pixar’s ‘Ratatouille’ was released 15 years ago — here is a look back on the imaginative classic that showed us the various spices of passion.
Movies and Television Shows to Watch for June 2022 Pride Month!
June 2022 Pride month – Here are some new/upcoming flicks and shows to help you celebrate pride this June!
Is an Award Show an Award Show Without A Protest? | Protests at Cannes Film Festival Supporting Ukraine
Protests at Cannes and other award shows: Should we embrace or reject them?
Merge of the Titans: The Completion of Discovery Media Taking Over Warner Media to Create Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery – Rounds upon rounds of layoffs, canceled shows, and the loss of content creation departments have already made a major impact.
The 20th Anniversary of Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’: Silly, Sincere, and Deliciously Fun
A massive hit in 2002, ‘Spider-Man’ was later tossed to the side as outdated, campy, and not up to new standards — only to be rediscovered as a modern classic.
A Tribute to ‘The Joy Luck Club’: The First Major Studio Picture With An All-Asian Cast | The Rise of Asian Stories in Hollywood
‘The Joy Luck Club’ was a landmark for the Asian American community as the film was released 29 years ago and has created a space for more Asian representation.
Disability Representation on the Silver Screen and How It Should Progress
Disability representation – who the actors and actresses are in these roles and how they are presented.
A Tribute to Rachel McAdams: The Rom-Com Sweetheart Blueprint
America’s sweetheart or America’s most sinister queen bee? Rachel McAdams is proof that only the best actors can do both.
The B-Movie Beginnings of James Cameron: From Roger Corman Protege to Legendary Filmmaker of ‘Terminator’, ‘Titanic’, ‘Avatar’ & More
While James Cameron is most known nowadays for groundbreaking blockbusters like ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’, he is — and always has been — a disciple of the B-movies.
5 Brilliantly Successful LGBTQ Novels: What’s So Special?
LGBTQ novels – These novels altered perceptions of LGBTQ+ relationships, and here’s how.
Netflix’s ‘The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes’ is simply for Monroe fans
‘The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes’ – Netflix is obsessed with the unheard tapes type of documentary and it’s time for it to stop.
TV
The Impact Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Made in Pop Culture
From fashion to songs, ‘Stranger Things’ has made an influence on today’s culture
The MCU Phase Four: Who are the Best Characters?
MCU Phase Four – A new formula Marvel is inciting is passing the torch from older characters to new ones but the old ones are unreplaceable.
Understanding the Star Wars Timeline and the Placement of Disney+ Series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’
Star Wars Timeline -this article takes you through the history of Star Wars and how to understand the timeline of each series and episode.
The Rise of LGBT Romance Stories: Love Isn’t Just One Thing
As we see more love stories centered around queer couples, we’re working toward ending the need for an LGBT subgenre, but rather accepting LGBT romance for what it is; love.
The 2022 Tony Awards: Winners, Highlights, and Analysis
The Tony Awards returned to Radio City Music Hall this year to showcase a wonderful and vibrant year of theatre.
Movies and Television Shows to Watch for June 2022 Pride Month!
June 2022 Pride month – Here are some new/upcoming flicks and shows to help you celebrate pride this June!
Merge of the Titans: The Completion of Discovery Media Taking Over Warner Media to Create Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery – Rounds upon rounds of layoffs, canceled shows, and the loss of content creation departments have already made a major impact.
Disney’s ‘The Owl House’ Made History By Having It’s First LGBT Kiss
‘The Owl House’ – The shows fight to get representation on screen and how it means everything to the LGBT youth.
Disability Representation on the Silver Screen and How It Should Progress
Disability representation – who the actors and actresses are in these roles and how they are presented.
A Tribute to Dolly Parton: Singer, Actress, Activist, and Overall Queen
Dolly Parton is known for her extensive background in the country music world, but some may not know about her journey in the film industry and her activist work.
‘Sins of the Amish’: The Secret Abuse within Amish Communities
‘Sins of the Amish’ is a limited docuseries that reveals the hidden abuse and atrocities that are committed in the closed societies of the Amish and Mennonites.
5 Brilliantly Successful LGBTQ Novels: What’s So Special?
LGBTQ novels – These novels altered perceptions of LGBTQ+ relationships, and here’s how.
Culture
Celebrity Safety: A Growing Issue Surrounding People Overstepping Boundaries with Celebrities
Celebrity safety – In the aftermath of Will Smith assaulting Chris Rock, there is now a growing issue surrounding people harassing and assaulting celebrities.
The Rise of Educational Social Media Content: Are Teens Learning for Fun?
Educational social media – The variety and availability of educational content on social media is curating an experience in which users want to learn, without school.
Why Twitter is One of the Best Places for Online Artists
Twitter may be a fairly controversial website, but one thing that it’s undeniably great for is allowing artists to connect and share their creations.
A Journey to the A-List: The Rise of YouTubers as Mainstream Celebrities
With modern technology, many stars get their start online. Since the platform’s creation in 2005, YouTubers has come into the mainstream spotlight.
Zelenskyy and Ukraine Winning Culture War By De-Russia-fication of the Ukrainian Nation
The response to Vladimir Putin’s on-going war in Ukraine has been one of de-Russification in Ukraine and the “canceling” of Russian culture by Western countries.
And Your 2022 Tony Awards’ Nominees Are…
Ariana DeBose is hosting the Tony Awards this year, and here are the shows she’ll be celebrating with us.
Elon Musk Buys Twitter: The Societal Ramifications of Elon Musk Controlling Twitter
Billionaire, entrepreneur Elon Musk’s offer to purchase Twitter for forty-four billion dollars has recently been accepted by the social media application’s board.
Make An Educated Decision: Things to Know Before Attending Coachella and Paying to Fund Anti-LGBTQ Laws
Coachella – It’s important to educate yourself on where you’re spending your time and your dollars!
Coachella Weekend One Just Passed… But Who Cares?
Coachella Weekend One – Not to seem anti-fun, but the once cool music festival by which all others are measured against has become a sad played out shell of itself.
The Power of Squishmallows: What’s So Special? | Toys
Squishmallows – These stuffed animals have taken over social media and peoples’ hearts – but why?
A Love Letter to Wordle: How It Became Social Media’s Favorite Game
As Wordle has become a sensation, we take a deep dive into the simplicity of these green, yellow, and gray boxes and examine the popular word game.
Why Scarlxrd Represents an Important Part of Black Culture
Scarlxrd – The Black alternative world is gaining attention, but there is still racism in the underground scene.
Fashion
Social Media Influencers Vs Celebrities: Impact on Today’s Society
Influencers Vs Celebrities – We explore the impact the Internet’s biggest influencers are having on our everyday lives
Curves and Swerves for your Nerves: Are Black Female Bodies Being Celebrated or Fetishized?
Black female bodies – Black Women Have Seats at the Table, But is it for the Right Reasons?
The Fabulous Overlap of Fashion and Film: ‘House of Gucci’
With Lady Gaga at the head, fashion and film find their greatest overlap in, ‘House of Gucci’ – murder by Patrizia Reggiani and the Gucci family legacy.
The Rise and Journey of Miley Cyrus: From Child Star to Superstar Singer, Actress and Full-Time Rebel
Miley Cyrus is a household name known for her talents and successes as a Disney child star, top-charting and music artist, and successful award-winning actress.
Here is Our List of the Top Actresses of 2021: From Scarlett Johansson to Zendaya, Anya Taylor-Joy to Lupita Nyong’o & More
In a tumultuous year full of lots of backlogged and new films and television shows, we’ve picked our top actresses of 2021 who deserve all the props!
A Tribute to Jennifer Lopez: Mother, Actress, and Singer
The biggest Latin star in Hollywood, Jennifer Lopez has proven herself as a triple threat and contributed a lot to Latin culture, while being a role model.
Prince: Nine Most Interesting Fun Facts About The Musical Icon
Prince – everything from the late singer’s many tremendous accolades, a company’s heartwarming tribute to him, and a little of his personal life and interests.
Must-Watch: The Complete Analysis of the Horrifically Cruel Conservatorship Torturing Britney Spears | #freebritney
For over a decade, Britney Spears had zero control over her life decisions; being forced to perform and strapped to gurneys, the time for her freedom is now.
A Tribute to the Knowles-Carter Family: Hollywood’s Most Famous Family | The Power Couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are multi-talented people on their own but together, they took these talents to another level and ended up on top of the music industry.
How These Men In The Music Industry Are Redefining Masculinity | Lil Nas X, Harry Styles, Kid Cudi & More
These musically talented and influential men like Lil Nas X in the music industry discover the beauty in themselves by bending the ‘rules’.
Does Attraction Have A Racial Preference?: Hollywood’s History of Telling Us Who is Sexy
Only being attracted to one race is a symptom of Hollywood’s historical decisions of what beauty is, start making your own romantic and attraction choices.
The Resurgence of Y2K Fashion: The 2000s Fashion Are Back in Style, Here’s How and Why
Though we spent years ridiculing the dress-over-jeans look that frequented the red carpet during the 2000s fashion, these early years are making a big comeback.
Video
Video: Full Commentary on ‘A QUIET PLACE II’ Reactions from John Krasinski, Emily Blunt & Cillian Murphy
Watch the stars and crew of ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ as they give their commentary on the sequel to a widely successful hit thriller.
A Tribute To The Academy Awards: All Best Actor/Actress Speeches From The Beginning Of Oscars 1929-2019 | From Rami Malek, Leonardo DiCaprio To Marlon Brando & Beyond | From Olivia Colman, Meryl Streep To Bette Davis & Beyond
The complete list of Academy Award winners and their electrifying speeches that continues to keep the world fixated on cinema and its many fulfilled dreams.
Watch All the Oscar Nominated Movies Within 19 Minutes – Get Ready for Academy Awards 2021
Here are clips from each and every Oscar-nominated movie to get you up to speed and well prepared for 93rd Academy Awards in 2021.
Video | The Artist Evolves: All Henry Cavill Movies and Roles, 2001 to 2021 Filmography
Watch all of Henry Cavill movies and roles from 2001 to 2021 to see him evolve into one of the most loved superhero actors in the world.
Video | The Artist Evolves: All Leonardo DiCaprio Roles & Performances, 1980s to 2020 Filmography
In honor of his birthday, watch all of Leonardo DiCaprio roles from 80s to 2020 to see him evolve into one of the greatest leading men in Hollywood ever.
Video: The Evolution Of Johnny Depp Filmography – All His Roles & Performances From 1984 to 2021
Watch all of Johnny Depp filmography from 1984 to 2021 to see him evolve and grow into one of the greatest leading men in Hollywood ever.
Video: The Evolution of Scarlett Johansson – All Her Roles & Performances From 1994 to 2021
Watch all of Scarlett Johansson roles from 1994 to 2021 to see her evolve and grow into a great actor and bonafide Hollywood leading lady.
Video: The Evolution of Armie Hammer – All His Roles & Performances From 2006 to 2020
Watch all of Armie Hammer roles from 2006 to 2020 to see him evolve and grow into a great actor and bonafide Hollywood leading man.
Pride Month: Hollywood Insider Pays Tribute To LGBTQ Films 1918-Now
Cinema played a huge part in the victory of love is love and with this tribute feature – we honor all the LGBTQ films that have represented the community.
Powerful Technique for Success, Personal Development and Leadership
Hollywood Insider’s CEO and editor-in-chief Pritan Ambroase shares a powerful technique that will lead to success, better life, and a better world.
‘Call Me By Your Name’ – Full Commentary and In-Depth Analysis
Watch and listen to the in-depth analysis of ‘Call Me By Your Name’ starring Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet with its passionate love story.
Video: Full Commentary on ‘Spenser Confidential’ with Mark Wahlberg & Team
Watch the stars and crew of ‘Spenser Confidential’ give their reactions and commentary on the Netflix film and how they brought it to the screen.