Miyoshi Umeki was a Japanese-American actress and singer who smashed prejudices when she became the first Asian actress to win an Oscar. Then she smashed expectations when she threw it in the bin.
With his work in INXS and on his own, Michael Hutchence became a household name throughout Australia and beyond—until his wild lifestyle caught up to him.
Peg Entwistle had her whole life ahead of her. A celebrated Broadway actress in her time, Entwistle was poised to make the big time in Hollywood as a silver screen starlet—until it all came crashing down. To this day, Entwistle's infamously tragic and jaw-dropping end is synonymous with the cold cruelty of Hollywood dreams.
Hillel Slovak rose to greatness in the LA club scene and eventually found himself in the spotlight with the iconic rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Sadly, his flirtation with fame would only last a short time. He had demons, and they were waiting in the wings to bring this ground-breaking guitarist to a tragic and early grave.
Childhood entertainment has changed dramatically over the years. While kids today grow up with screens, older generations remember movie nights as something special—even if some of those “classics” don’t hold up so well on rewatch.
Classic Hollywood Westerns continue to dazzle audiences with their rugged heroes and sweeping scenery. But what happened behind the camera often goes unnoticed and unappreciated.
A good action film keeps us on the edges of our seats from beginning to end. But the best action films have truly memorable finales—just take a look at some of the movies on this list.
A boy's best friend is his mother.
— Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates in "Psycho" (1960)
Every great show needs a clear start and a strong end. BritBox specializes in this by offering short, excellent series packed with drama and excitement.
There's a special kind of character who walks into a sitcom and instantly shifts the mood. These aren't leads or even likable. But they created such tension that the entire show began to revolve around them.
Television in the 1960s opened new worlds, yet many short-lived gems slipped behind cultural curtains. These shows carried bold ideas and sharp humor while testing social courage.
Ever wondered what your favorite movie would’ve looked like with a different star in the lead role? The history of cinema is littered with near-misses and almost-castings—some of which could've (we think) been pretty awesome.
Showbiz used to chase theaters. Now, it chases stream counts. Stars who once banked on box office hits are signing monster deals. They figured out that clicks matter more than curtains, and the payout? Massive.
Some actors work constantly, others selectively. Then there's a special breed who seem to live permanently on movie sets. These performers built careers through pure persistence.
Some actors just feel like old friends. You watched them during dinner or late at night—and then suddenly, they’re everywhere on the big screen. Let’s rewind those tapes.
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