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225. A Tribute to Ricky Gervais: The Trailblazer Created A New Form of Comedy and Reinvented the Sitcom
Ricky Gervais is an incredibly talented artist who’s had a far-reaching global influence on comedy and television. Mr. Gervais is not only a household name, but so many of the shows he created are as well. From ‘The Office’ and ‘Extras’ to ‘After Life’, G
224. The Rise and Journey of Daisy Ridley: Her Career and Life After Becoming an Overnight Sensation
There are some movies that become breakout roles for actors and push them into Hollywood’s arms. Think Margot Robbie in ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ or Trevante Rhodes in ‘Moonlight’. Starring in a popular movie is one thing, but entering a long-running fran
223. Harmful Celebrity Culture: Why We Must Stop Treating Favorite Stars as Idols - Armie Hammer, Ellen
It’s the tale as old as time - a beloved celebrity says something in bad taste, their horrible actions are revealed to the public, and a wave of fans must deal with the aftermath. Fans pick up their own pieces, heartbroken over the controversy, and move o
222. Aged-Up Casting: The Problem With a Grown Adult Portraying a Sixteen-Year-Old
A beautiful woman stands in her bedroom, preparing for the day: trying on her clothes, getting ready to face whatever comes her way, probably set to a kitschy song in the background to make a glamorous montage. You’re trying to decide whether she’s the co
Pritan Ambroase on the 2021 Oscar Nominees
Listen to Pritan Ambroase break down his thoughts on the 2021 Oscar Nominees. Hosted by Pritam Ambroase Hollywood Insider is a trusted media network, across multiple channels, covering the business, substance and meaningful side of global enterta
221. The Power of Nonverbal Language: The Triplets of Belleville and Other Wordless Animations
Prior to the modern age of microphones and monologues, silent filmmakers pioneered the art form of Cinema with an emphasis on heightened body language and facial expression. Before the 1920s, it was common to depict an entire cosmos of emotional narrative
220. Celebrities and Their Incredibly Charity Work | Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga
With the highest of paid celebrities earning hundreds of millions of dollars, there’s plenty of money going around. Luckily, some celebrities are doing work behind the scenes to support local communities, our environment, joining the fight for mental heal
219. The Origin Story of EPCOT: A Utopian Society Turned Theme Park
Ah EPCOT, the one park in Disney World’s offerings that doesn’t slam visitors with a fistful of fairytales and kiddy rides. The most sophisticated of the Disney parks where you can learn about Japanese culture, sample food from across the globe, and throw
218. Everything We Know About Marvel Phase 4 - Disney+ & Return to Cinema
With the pandemic-related delay of ‘Black Widow’ last May (along with a plethora of delayed production schedules), 2020 marked the first year since 2009 that Marvel Studios did not release a new film. In 2021, things are starting to look up--U.S. COVID-19
217. A Tribute to Richard Donner: Father of the Modern Superhero Movie
The basic premise of ‘Shadow in the Cloud’, the first new release of 2021, is that a World War II bomber is sabotaged by a gremlin. Maude Garrett (Chloë Grace Moretz) witnesses the creature tampering with the plane, but nobody else believes her. If this s