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.

“I Felt Like a Jerk”: Matt Damon Shares the Humbling Lesson Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Taught Him on Day One

The filming of Christopher Nolan’s epic, 'The Odyssey', was always going to be a tough shoot. The director told his cast that from the...

“They’re Utterly Rejecting It”: Christopher Nolan Reveals Why Gen Z Prefers Real Storytelling Over AI-Generated Content as ‘The Odyssey’ Nears Release

Christopher Nolan believes Gen Z has basically had enough of AI in movies and shows, and his argument is pretty simple. According to him,...

How Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ Inspired Martin Scorsese’s Most Devastating ‘Raging Bull’ Scene

When Martin Scorsese was planning the last fight scene in 'Raging Bull', the one where Sugar Ray Robinson beats Jake La Motta so badly...

Why James Stewart’s Final Major Film Ended in Disaster with Bette Davis

In 1982, two of Hollywood's biggest stars agreed to something rare. After five decades each in the business, James Stewart and Bette Davis would...

Jon Hamm Recalls Hilarious First Meeting With Bryan Cranston During Iconic ‘Mad Men’ and ‘Breaking Bad’ Photoshoot

Long before Don Draper’s brooding look and Walter White’s meth empire took over TV, two of the most famous characters on television had a...

“All I Can Do Is Make the Best Film”: Christopher Nolan Refuses to Bow to Online Critics Over ‘The Odyssey’ Casting

As the release of his epic adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' gets closer, Christopher Nolan has finally spoken out about the online criticism over...

‘Dune: Part Three’ First Reactions Compare Denis Villeneuve’s Epic Opening to Steven Spielberg’s ‘Saving Private Ryan’

Denis Villeneuve has done it again, apparently. After showing the first seven minutes of 'Dune: Part Three' to a packed CinemaCon crowd in Las...

Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Under Fire in Woke Slamming Debate Ahead of Season 2

Netflix's new take on 'Little House on the Prairie' showed up right in the middle of a fight that had been brewing for months,...

The Shocking True Story of How Gregory Peck Was Sold to Warner Bros. Without His Consent

Gregory Peck spent his whole career building a name as one of the freest men in Hollywood. He was the rare leading man who...

James Stewart’s Only Movie Shot Entirely in England Came With a Real-Life Medical Emergency

In the winter of 1950, one of Hollywood's most bankable stars packed his bags for London to shoot a film about a plane that...

Tom Holland Kept His Biggest ‘The Odyssey’ Secret From His Mom Until the Premiere

Tom Holland has shared a sweet story about his mom’s reaction to watching him in Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'. It happened at the world...

“Even the Good Can Be Corrupted”: Timothée Chalamet Reveals the Real Message of ‘Dune: Part Three’

Timothée Chalamet says the real message hidden in 'Dune: Part Three' isn't about winning. It's about being careful who you follow. While speaking at...