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.

Top 10 Classic Hollywood Films Where Love, Lust and Murder Collide

During the Golden Age of Hollywood, filmmakers often used desire as a loaded gun in their movies. While films today have largely shifted tone,...

Top 5 Realistic Slice-of-Life Anime That Will Hit You Right in the Feels

Slice-of-life stories uniquely affect us because they reflect who we are. They focus on struggles, triumphs, and unspoken feelings. Rather than grand battles, they...

The Casting Drama Behind Amy Adams’ Role in ‘The Office’ Fans Never Knew About

'The Office' has featured several celebrities in guest roles throughout its run, including Idris Elba, Will Ferrell, and Jim Carrey, just to name a...

10 Timeless Films That Prove Perfection in Cinema Is Real

In the vast landscape of cinema, where thousands of films are released every year, only a select few are considered examples of absolute perfection....

Kylie Jenner Hit With Discrimination Lawsuit as Housekeeper Alleges “Toxic and Abusive” Work Environment

A former housekeeper at Kylie Jenner’s Hidden Hills estate has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the reality television star and two staffing agencies, alleging...

Anne Hathaway Says Christopher Nolan Didn’t Care About Weight for Catwoman Role. Here’s What He Wanted Instead

Anne Hathaway is clearing up what it really took to play Selina Kyle, fourteen years after she put on that black catsuit for Christopher...

Antoine Fuqua Breaks Silence on Michael Jackson Abuse Allegations Ahead of $15M Biopic Release, Says ‘I’m Not Convinced’

As his $15 million Michael Jackson movie gets ready to hit theaters, director Antoine Fuqua has finally spoken out about the child sexual abuse...

The Hidden Hollywood Feud Between Cary Grant and ‘Casablanca’ Director No One Talks About

In the summer of 1946, on a Warner Bros soundstage full of Cole Porter songs, Cary Grant did something out of character. The movie...

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...