Sammy Tran articles

Portrait of a young Olivia Newton-John
October 30, 2025 Sammy Tran

Artists Who Were Unrecognizable After They Reinvented Themselves

These are the artists who turned their backs on one version of themselves and emerged as someone new, often forging entirely new legacies.
Screenshot of the elevator kiss in 1996's Romeo + Juliet
October 30, 2025 Sammy Tran

The Most Iconic Movie Kisses

From sweeping love stories to superhero blockbusters, these are the movie kisses that romantics remember best—and made cinematic history.
October 17, 2025 Sammy Tran

These 15 Films Were Behind-The-Scenes Disasters

From Toy Story 2 to Apocalypse Now to Titanic, some of the greatest films of all time have been behind-the-scenes disasters.
Screenshot of the opening scene of Scream (1996)
October 9, 2025 Sammy Tran

The Most Shocking Opening Scenes Ever

How do you capture an audience's attention? From brutal imagery to psychological gut-punches, here are the most shocking opening scenes ever.
Peter Ostrum Poses at The Hollywood Show
September 26, 2025 Sammy Tran

Stars Who Turned Down Fame To Live Quiet Lives

Many celebrities have consciously stepped away from Hollywood’s red carpets and blockbuster roles, leaving fame behind to lead quiet, ordinary lives.
Jim Carrey And Kate Winslet On The Set Of "Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind"
September 25, 2025 Sammy Tran

Bizarre Movie Concepts That Somehow Worked

From sentient tires to killer tomatoes, the history of cinema proves that even the most bizarre movie concepts can find an audience.
Sharon Tate Facts
September 25, 2025 Sammy Tran

Sharon Tate Was Hollywood's Most Tragic Vixen

Sharon Tate was just 26 years old when she became a victim of the Manson family murders. But she was so much more than that. She was an actress, wife, soon-to-be mother, daughter, and friend. A natural beauty, she was kind and warm-hearted according to those who knew her well. She was living her best life when it was abruptly cut short, but we’re here to also talk about what she brought to those years she lived. Here are 60 facts about Sharon Tate’s brief, beautiful life.
Teen Vogue & Cast Of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Celebrate Season 2
September 15, 2025 Sammy Tran

Why Are Millennials And Boomers Loving "The Summer I Turned Pretty"?

While based on a young-adult book trilogy, The Summer I Turned Pretty has emerged as a surprising multi‑generational phenomenon.
September 15, 2025 Sammy Tran

Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer: The Little Rascal Who Lost Everything

Carl Switzer’s spontaneous discovery by a Hollywood producer reads like entertainment folklore. His exit, however, sounds more like a cautionary tale. Poor Switzer went from being one of the most recognized faces in television—Alfalfa in Our Gang—to pilfering trees from the forest to sell at Christmas time. It was a steady, but not so slow decline from child star to adult felon. His short, tragic life was an absolute train wreck—but, as the story unfolds, just try and look away.