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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How Michelle Pfeiffer Turned a Disastrous ‘Grease 2’ Audition Into Her Hollywood Breakthrough

It is one of those Hollywood stories that sounds too good to be true. Michelle Pfeiffer, now a three-time Oscar nominee and screen icon,...
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“That Would Be Really Fun”: Tom Holland Reveals His Dream Movie With Zendaya After Spider-Man

After years of saving the universe and starring in big epic movies, Tom Holland has a much simpler wish for his next project with...
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Why Audrey Hepburn Didn’t Want the Famous Pastry Scene in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’

One of the most famous scenes in movie history is Audrey Hepburn in a black Givenchy dress and opera gloves. She steps out of...
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How Alfred Hitchcock Helped End the CIA’s Hollywood Anonymity

For the first twelve years of its existence, the Central Intelligence Agency was Hollywood’s most famous off-screen star. Its agents ran secret operations all...
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The Surprising Reason Martin Scorsese Couldn’t Relate to ‘The Sopranos’

Martin Scorsese and David Chase are two of the biggest names in American crime stories. Scorsese changed the gangster genre with films like 'Goodfellas'...
Movies

Zendaya Reportedly Eyed for Bourne Reboot as Matt Damon’s Successor in Major Franchise Shake-Up

The Bourne franchise might be undergoing a major change as Zendaya is in early talks to take over the lead role from Matt Damon...
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‘Game of Thrones’ Actress Hannah Murray Says Cult Leader Claimed She Was ‘Possessed by a Demon’

Hannah Murray, the 36-year-old actress known for playing Gilly in 'Game of Thrones' and Cassie in 'Skins', is finally talking about a terrifying time...
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The Hollywood Mogul Who Tried to Stop James Stewart from Fighting in World War II

In February 1941, James Stewart was on top of the world. He had just won the Best Actor Oscar for 'The Philadelphia Story' and...
TV Show

Peacock Cancels ‘Ponies’ After One Season, Leaving Emilia Clarke Spy Drama on a Major Cliffhanger

Peacock has officially pulled the plug on 'Ponies' after just one season. The Cold War spy dramedy starring Emilia Clarke from 'Game of Thrones'...
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“I Was a Snotty New York Kid”: Mia Sara Reveals Why ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Was “Not That Good” an Experience

For 40 years, 'Ferris Bueller’s Day Off' has been the movie that feels like a perfect spring day. But for the actress who played...
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Why Alfred Hitchcock Shot ‘Psycho’ in Black and White Instead of Colour

In 1960, Alfred Hitchcock was at the top of his game. He had just made 'North by Northwest', a beautiful widescreen movie full of...
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“You Had It In You!”: Michael C. Hall’s Mom Predicted His ‘Dexter’ Future After a First-Grade Playground Fight

Michael C. Hall almost said no to 'Dexter'. After playing a mortician for five years on 'Six Feet Under', he was not excited about...
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