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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Andy Serkis Breaks Silence on ‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Diversity Backlash With Clear Casting Stance

Andy Serkis, the actor and director making the new 'Lord of the Rings' movie, 'The Hunt for Gollum', has spoken up about the lack...
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Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Series Will Completely Change Stephen King’s Story With a Shocking New Twist

The first details for Mike Flanagan’s new 'Carrie' series are finally out, and it sounds like he is taking the story in a completely...
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“I Don’t Ever Want To Think Like That”: Christopher Nolan Shares Why He Would Never Follow Quentin Tarantino’s 10-Film Rule

Director Christopher Nolan has pushed back against Quentin Tarantino’s famous plan to stop making movies after his tenth film. In a recent interview while...
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Audrey Hepburn’s Hidden WWII Story Is More Incredible Than Any Movie

Long before she was Holly Golightly or a UNICEF ambassador loved around the world, Audrey Hepburn was an eleven-year-old girl in Arnhem, the Netherlands,...
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The Real Reason Alfred Hitchcock and James Stewart Ended Their Legendary Partnership

For four films across more than a decade, Alfred Hitchcock and James Stewart seemed like the perfect Hollywood pairing. Stewart's everyman warmth gave Hitchcock's...
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The Cary Grant Film He Offered $5,000 to Escape Became His Biggest Break

Before he became the picture of charm that Hollywood couldn't stop copying, Cary Grant was just another leading man trying to survive the studio...
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Christopher Nolan Reveals the Unexpected Martin Scorsese Movie That Changed His Vision for ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan has shared something surprising about his new movie. He said Martin Scorsese's 1988 film 'The Last Temptation of Christ' was a major...
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‘Jurassic Park’ Icon Sam Neill Dies at 78 Just Months After Beating Rare Blood Cancer

Sam Neill, the beloved New Zealand actor known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano', has died suddenly at the age of 78. The news...
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“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...
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“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,...
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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...
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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...
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