Sammy Tran articles

Old Hollywood scandals were intense, but also carefully managed. Studios hid what scandals they could, shaped public images, and controlled narratives.

It only takes one great performance for an actor to totally turn their career around.

The 1940s were filled with films that felt elegant without being stiff. If you’re trying to get into classic movies, romance is a great starting point.

It’s not clear what made actor Ryan O’Neal more famous—his role in the 1970’s tear-jerker Love Story or his reputation for being a difficult character. This blue-eyed charmer’s acting career didn’t take off like he wanted it to, so the ex-boxer took his aggressions out on...well, pretty much anyone foolish enough to be within arm’s length—especially his family.

Dolly Parton has a story that begins in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains. Before sold-out crowds, there was real hardship in her life.

Fame can bring staggering wealth, but mismanagement, bad deals, legal trouble, and changing careers have cost some stars everything.

Horror movies are built to scare us, yet people actively seek them out. From jump scares to slow suspense, fear becomes something we willingly experience.

Some of the greatest books have defied adaptation to the silver screen.

Louise Brooks was the ultimate heartbreaker. Unable to stay faithful to any of her lovers, she embarked on a pleasure-seeking mission, slipping into the arms of anyone she fancied—men and women alike. With her iconic black bob and celebrity status, Louise felt invincible. Unfortunately, her wild and free-spirited ways led her to an end so tragic, it’s unforgettable.