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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Entertainment

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...
Movies

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...
Celebrity

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...
Celebrity

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...
Movies

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...
FC ORIGINALS

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...
TV Show

‘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...
FC ORIGINALS

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...
Movies

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...
Movies

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...
Celebrity

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...
FC ORIGINALS

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...
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