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.
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Angelina Jolie Turned Down ‘The Aviator’ With Leonardo DiCaprio for One Powerful Reason

In the annals of cinematic "what ifs," few are as tempting as the idea of Angelina Jolie sharing the screen with Leonardo DiCaprio while...
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Humphrey Bogart Almost Returned for a ‘Casablanca’ Sequel That Never Happened

'Casablanca' ended with one of the most famous lines in cinema history: “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” As...
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Jennifer Aniston’s Heartbreaking Letter to Matthew Perry Pulled From Auction After Emotional Revelation

A deeply personal letter from Jennifer Aniston to her late 'Friends' co-star Matthew Perry has been quietly pulled from a charity auction of his...
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Paul Rudd Finally Reveals the Truth Behind His Ageless Appearance and It’s Not Botox

For three decades, the internet has clung to a singular, unshakeable belief: Paul Rudd does not age. From his debut as the charmingly oblivious...
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“That’s Usually When They Kill You Off”: Emilia Clarke On Hiding Her Brain Hemorrhage From HBO During ‘Game Of Thrones’

In an emotional speech at Variety’s 'Power of Women' event, Emilia Clarke revealed the intense shame and secrecy that surrounded her two life-threatening brain...
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Robert Pattinson Finally Shuts Down The “Lazy” Batman Rumor

For years, a shadow has loomed over Gotham, and it isn’t the Riddler. It is the persistent, mocking meme that Robert Pattinson played the...
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Why America Turned Against Charlie Chaplin at the Height of His Fame

In September 1952, the SS Queen Elizabeth cut through the choppy waters of the Atlantic. On board was Charlie Chaplin, the biggest star of...
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“It’s Neither Bond Nor Bourne”: Pierce Brosnan’s Brutal Verdict on Daniel Craig’s ‘Spectre’

In a candid interview that got people talking in Hollywood, Pierce Brosnan, the former James Bond star, once opened up about his issues with...
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“I’d Never Dream of Saying It”: Tom Holland Reveals the Zendaya Conversation That Saved a Spider-Man Scene

For most actors, asking a colleague if a scene is “working” while the camera is rolling on their coverage would be a cardinal sin....
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How Clark Gable Went From Marilyn Monroe’s Childhood Fantasy to Her Greatest Heartbreak

For most actresses, working with Clark Gable was the biggest deal of their career. But for Marilyn Monroe, it was different. It was like...
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“I Regret That”: Sylvester Stallone Reveals the 3 Hit Movies He Should Have Turned Into Franchises

At 79, Sylvester Stallone admits he missed a golden opportunity to turn three cult classics into billion-dollar empires. For most actors, creating one blockbuster franchise...
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“I Better Just Retire”: Meryl Streep Says She “Kissed” Laurie Metcalf’s Feet After Her Broadway Performance

In a career spanning five decades and three Academy Awards, Meryl Streep has shared the screen with the greatest actors of her generation. Yet,...
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