40 Years Later, The Brat Pack Reunites — But Not for a Sequel
Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Anthony Michael Hall came together at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo earlier this April to talk all things Brat Pack.
A Love Letter to Everyone’s Favorite Hollywood Star: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
This is a love letter. From me—and, let’s be honest, from every movie-lover who’s ever cried watching ‘The Game Plan’ or cheered watching any of ‘The Fast and Furious’ films. Thank you. For being courageous enough to play a tutu-wearing tooth fairy one year, and a skyscraper-jumping action hero the next. For making us laugh, making us believe, and making “You’re Welcome” a song we still scream in the car with the windows down.

Emma Gladstone is an entertainment journalist dedicated to offering a fresh perspective in today’s media landscape. As a content writer for The Hollywood Insider, her goal is to serve as a break from negativity by focusing on positive, human-centered angles that uplift and inspire. Writing reviews and feature stories for The Hollywood Insider, Emma celebrates the transformative and authentic power of reporting, to promote meaningful change and substance in media. Her passion for global entertainment fuels her writing, creating stories that educate, empower, and resonate deeply with readers. Emma is truly thrilled to be writing for The Hollywood Insider, as their values align closely with hers.
Recreating the Magic: Why the ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Might Just Be the Show We Need
Sorcery stones, sorting hats, and childhood nostalgia—there’s no doubt that HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot is making waves and magic.
Slated for a 2026 release, this adaptation isn’t just a return to Hogwarts—it’s a bold, decade-long dive into one of the most iconic fantasy worlds ever created. But the question remains: are we ready to revisit this beloved universe, wand in hand, with fresh faces and a modern lens?

Emma Gladstone is an entertainment journalist dedicated to offering a fresh perspective in today’s media landscape. As a content writer for The Hollywood Insider, her goal is to serve as a break from negativity by focusing on positive, human-centered angles that uplift and inspire. Writing reviews and feature stories for The Hollywood Insider, Emma celebrates the transformative and authentic power of reporting, to promote meaningful change and substance in media. Her passion for global entertainment fuels her writing, creating stories that educate, empower, and resonate deeply with readers. Emma is truly thrilled to be writing for The Hollywood Insider, as their values align closely with hers.
40 Years Later, The Brat Pack Reunites — But Not for a Sequel
Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Anthony Michael Hall came together at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo earlier this April to talk all things Brat Pack.

Emma Gladstone is an entertainment journalist dedicated to offering a fresh perspective in today’s media landscape. As a content writer for The Hollywood Insider, her goal is to serve as a break from negativity by focusing on positive, human-centered angles that uplift and inspire. Writing reviews and feature stories for The Hollywood Insider, Emma celebrates the transformative and authentic power of reporting, to promote meaningful change and substance in media. Her passion for global entertainment fuels her writing, creating stories that educate, empower, and resonate deeply with readers. Emma is truly thrilled to be writing for The Hollywood Insider, as their values align closely with hers.
From ‘Robin Hood’ to ‘Moana’: What Disney’s Live-Action Era Reveals About Cultural Memory
When you hear “Disney,” you think of childhood, legacy, and iconic characters that defined eras: ‘The Lion King’, ‘Cinderella’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’. So the question becomes: What gets retold? And how?

Emma Gladstone is an entertainment journalist dedicated to offering a fresh perspective in today’s media landscape. As a content writer for The Hollywood Insider, her goal is to serve as a break from negativity by focusing on positive, human-centered angles that uplift and inspire. Writing reviews and feature stories for The Hollywood Insider, Emma celebrates the transformative and authentic power of reporting, to promote meaningful change and substance in media. Her passion for global entertainment fuels her writing, creating stories that educate, empower, and resonate deeply with readers. Emma is truly thrilled to be writing for The Hollywood Insider, as their values align closely with hers.
Lady Gaga and Her Monsters Set the Bar for This Year’s Coachella
Lady Gaga headlines 2025 Coachella, bringing together a mix of her gothic and mayhemic music. The Gaga effect is real.

Emma Gladstone is an entertainment journalist dedicated to offering a fresh perspective in today’s media landscape. As a content writer for The Hollywood Insider, her goal is to serve as a break from negativity by focusing on positive, human-centered angles that uplift and inspire. Writing reviews and feature stories for The Hollywood Insider, Emma celebrates the transformative and authentic power of reporting, to promote meaningful change and substance in media. Her passion for global entertainment fuels her writing, creating stories that educate, empower, and resonate deeply with readers. Emma is truly thrilled to be writing for The Hollywood Insider, as their values align closely with hers.
From Dungeons to Dragons: The Hidden Influence of Dungeons & Dragons on Today’s TV and Film Worlds
Innovative storytelling techniques and immersive worldbuilding in today’s popular series and films reflect the enduring legacy of a game that has captivated imaginations for decades.

Mario Martinez Ignacio is a writer from Mexico City. As a child, he spent most of his free time deep-diving into online wikis, which sparked a passion for lore and worldbuilding. Driven by his love for writing, Mario obtained a BFA in Dramatic Writing at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2024. With the objective of inspiring others, he fuses writing and education to create narratives that entertain while igniting curiosity and fostering new perspectives, one word at a time.
Exploring The 2010 WebcamGate Scandal at Lower Merion High School, The ‘Spy High’ Attempts a Fun Twist With The Documentary Medium
‘Spy High’ incorporates comedic elements to its documentaristic nature in order to create a unique type of docuseries, creating a new paradigm for the medium.

Mario Martinez Ignacio is a writer from Mexico City. As a child, he spent most of his free time deep-diving into online wikis, which sparked a passion for lore and worldbuilding. Driven by his love for writing, Mario obtained a BFA in Dramatic Writing at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2024. With the objective of inspiring others, he fuses writing and education to create narratives that entertain while igniting curiosity and fostering new perspectives, one word at a time.
The Obscure Cells of The Human Mind: Humanity’s Obsession With The True Crime Genre
Since 1967’s ‘In Cold Blood’ the Entertainment Industry has explored the true crime genre to even 2024’s ‘The Truth About Jim’ intriguing generational audiences.
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by Emma Gladstone | Mar 12, 2025
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by Emma Gladstone | Mar 9, 2025
Gene Hackman was just one of those actors that really changed Hollywood for the better. He was a no-nonsense, versatile, and intensely naturalistic actor known for playing authoritative, tough, and morally complex characters. His performances often carried a sense of grit, authenticity, and understated power, making his roles feel like real people rather than exaggerated depictions.
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by Elijah van der Fluit | Mar 9, 2025
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Fantasy as a Mirror: Using Fantasy to Explore Reality’s Issues.
by Mario Martinez Ignacio | Mar 7, 2025
Fantasy is defined by magical elements beyond our reality. These allow filmmakers to blend escapism with social commentary, engaging viewers and inspiring thought.
American Zoetrope: The Cinematic Dream Of Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas that Never Was
by Elijah van der Fluit | Mar 6, 2025
Born out of a desire to craft compelling works of cinema separate from the Hollywood system, this is the story of American Zoetrope the dream that wasn’t to be
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by Julia Maia | Sep 26, 2024
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by Mario Martinez Ignacio | Mar 3, 2025
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by Elijah van der Fluit | Feb 28, 2025
From Italian Maestro Paolo Sorrentino, ‘Parthenope’ follows a young, beautiful woman finding her place in the world with a uniquely elegant cinematic experience
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by Emma Gladstone | Feb 28, 2025
SNL celebrates 50 years of its magic, bringing together all the classics and fresh amusement that fill the night with laughter.
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by Emma Gladstone | Feb 24, 2025
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by Elijah van der Fluit | Feb 19, 2025
Adapting the novel by Colson Whitehead, ‘Nickel Boys’ sees a friendship blossom in an infamous reform school and result in outcomes both insightful and tormenting
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