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.

The Real Reason Walter White Became Heisenberg Changes How Fans See ‘Breaking Bad’

Upon its debut in 2008, 'Breaking Bad' seemed to encapsulate a rather elementary premise. Walter White, a soft-spoken high school chemistry teacher, is diagnosed...

Top 10 Bold 1970s Films That Broke Rules and Built Modern Hollywood

The 1970s marked an important beginning for Hollywood. After the glorious run of the Golden Era, driven by the classical and traditional old studio...

The Real Reason Matt Reeves’ Gotham Feels More Alive Than Christopher Nolan’s ‘Batman’ Universe

When Christopher Nolan built Gotham for 'The Dark Knight' trilogy, he made sure it felt grounded and believable, modeling it after cities like Chicago...

The Time Michael Jackson Trolled Russell Crowe with ‘Mr. Wall’ Calls Across the World

There are plenty of funny connections in the world of celebrities that don't involve them actually meeting. Russell Crowe, known for serious roles and...

Humphrey Bogart Once Thought William Holden Was Trying to Kill Him. Here’s What Really Happened

In the fall of 1939, on a Warner Bros. backlot built to look like a working-class Chicago street, Humphrey Bogart climbed into the sidecar...

10 Red Scare Films That Fueled America’s Fear of Communism

In the late 1940’s and the early 1950’s, America was engulfed in propaganda. The former allies of WWII became the enemies of the Cold...

Marilyn Monroe’s Daily Diet Was Surprisingly Wild And It Shaped Her Iconic Curves

In the golden age of Hollywood, Marilyn Monroe stood as the ultimate image of glamour, with her hourglass figure, blonde hair, and a smile...

The Terrifying Moment Shirley Temple Faced Death as a Child Star

In 1939, what seemed like just another glamorous Hollywood night turned into a life-altering moment for 11-year-old Shirley Temple after a shocking and traumatic...

The Role Mel Gibson Missed That Made Russell Crowe a Superstar Overnight

In all of Hollywood, few 'what if's' are as interesting as Mel Gibson not being able to play Maximus in 'Gladiator'. The film won...

The Creepy True Story Behind Audrey Hepburn’s Stolen Oscar

In the summer of 1962, Audrey Hepburn was arguably at the peak of her fame and one of Hollywood's leading ladies following her blockbusters...

‘Breaking Bad’ Alternate Ending Reveals ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Dream Twist Fans Still Love

In November 2013, just a few days before the release of the 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Series' box set on DVD and Blu-ray, fans...

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...