Arunava Chakrabarty

Arunava Chakrabarty is a writer and sub-editor at First Curiosity, where he covers the latest in Hollywood, celebrates timeless classics, and explores the world of anime. Outside of work, he delves into international and political research while still finding time for movies and anime series. In rare quiet moments, he turns to the captivating works of Yoko Ogawa, often getting lost in the tense and haunting realities of The Memory Police.

How ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Exposed Hollywood’s Darkest, Timeless Truths

Billy Wilder is considered one of the most iconic directors of all time, a defining figure of the industry's golden era. His versatile brilliance...

The Secret Love Story Behind ‘Rear Window’ That Changed Everything

Of all Alfred Hitchcock’s timeless classics, his 1954 taut summer thriller 'Rear Window' stands among the best of his works. A masterclass in suspense...

Drew Barrymore Just Dropped a Shocking Twist to Bring Casey Becker Back to ‘Scream’

Drew Barrymore has an idea for the 'Scream' films that could bring her character, Casey Becker, back in a new way. The 51-year-old, who...

The Dark Secret That Made Arnold Schwarzenegger Call Sharon Stone the “Female Terminator”

Nearly thirty-six years ago, in 1990, Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi film 'Total Recall' hit the theatres with its mix of wild action and intense violence...

Why Greta Garbo Vanished From Hollywood After Her Most Talked-About Film

Greta Garbo was the premier star of Hollywood's silent era and one of the very few actors who successfully transitioned into the “talkies” (sound...

The Dark Reality of Marilyn Monroe’s On-Set Struggles That Turned Hollywood Against Its Biggest Star

Hollywood's ultimate bombshell, Marilyn Monroe, was the very definition of seduction and glamour on screen during the 1960s. Her irresistible, attractive appearance and "silly-girl"...

Top 5 Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi Movies to Watch Before ‘Disclosure Day’

Steven Spielberg stands as one of the rare Hollywood filmmakers who has crafted masterpieces across almost every genre without even breaking a sweat. A...

Why Ian McKellen Refused to Play Dumbledore In ‘Harry Potter’ Despite His ‘Lord of the Rings’ Wizard Fame

'The Lord of the Rings' fans might have often wondered why Sir Ian McKellen, known for his iconic portrayal of Gandalf in J.R.R. Tolkien's...

5 Must-Watch Michael Jackson Projects Before The ‘Michael’ Biopic

Michael Jackson is the most iconic pop figure of all time, and possibly no hip-hop artist will ever achieve the same level of success...

“She Would Be Amazing”: Ralph Fiennes Endorses New Voldemort for ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series

It is often said that the sheer evil and intensity of a villain are what make audiences root for the hero rather than the...

“I Was Ill”: Harrison Ford Opens Up About a Struggle He Never Wanted to Talk About

Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford has recently opened up about a difficult time in his early life that he mostly kept private for years. The...

Was Ferris Bueller a Real Person? New Book Finally Uncovers the Truth Behind the Iconic Character

Matthew Broderick will always be linked with Ferris Bueller, the confident, rule-breaking teenager, who skips school for an unforgettable day in the 1986 film...