Shaurya Thakur

Shaurya Thakur is a Content Writer at First Curiosity, who, in his personal time, is writing the greatest "overcoming post-academic slump existential crises" story. His current obsessions are John Cassavetes and Jack Kerouac; musically, he belongs to Arctic Monkeys and Franz Ferdinand.

“I Was Just Sitting In A Chair With A Helmet On”: Scarlett Johansson Describes Her Weird Audition For Alfonso Cuarón’s ‘Gravity’

Scarlett Johansson is giving the lowdown on her failed audition for the 2013 film 'Gravity.' The 38 year-old-actress was in contention for the female...

“It’s Not For White People To Understand”: ‘Sex Education’ Star Ncuti Gatwa Remembers Staying True To Cultural Representation Despite Pressure From Producers

The message of inclusion in the media comes with strings attached. Any culture does it, as long as it is dumbed down for the...

“Optimus Prime For President!” Elon Musk’s Tweet About Presidential Polls Leaves Twitter In Splits

Elon Musk is a modern-day Renaissance man. But lately, he's been obsessed with Twitter polls and political polemics. Musk, the biggest troller of them...

“We’re All Being Conned By The Wellness Industry”: Rosamund Pike Takes A Shot At Lifestyle Brands Like Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop

The world is captivated by the idea of wellness brands, but don't count Rosamund Pike as a fan. The British actress has strong opinions...

How Much Was Robert Downey Jr. Paid For ‘Iron Man’ And Other Marvel Appearances?

Heads rolled when Robert Downey Jr.'s name was suggested for 'Iron Man.' The actor came off a long history of substance abuse and wasn't...

“He’d Push ‘Em Out Of The Way To Get In The First Punch”: Harrison Ford Confirms He Is On Board For Nazi A** Kicking...

Indy is back, baby! Harrison Ford returns to his iconic whip and hat for his final adventure in 'Indiana Jones And The Dial Of...

“Imagine Still Living In America”: Elon Musk’s Support Of Former Fox News Host Tucker Carlson Receives Mixed Response From Twitter

Elon Musk claims Twitter is a neutral platform for all political ideologies. But there's a growing feeling that he's been using his microblogging platform...

“He Could Not Understand…”: Rita Wilson Reveals Why Her Husband Tom Hanks Rejected ‘When Harry Met Sally’

It's hard to believe in the utopian vision of love when going through a heartbreak. Such was Tom Hanks' experience, who passed on the...

“It Was Like Being At Camp!” Emily Blunt Gushes About Filming Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ And Praises Co-Star And Long-Time Friend Matt Damon

It's not hard to miss an A-lister like Emily Blunt in the stacked cast of Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer.' But 'The Devil Wears Prada' actress...

“It’s Really F*****g Stupid”: Kristen Stewart Announces Her Upcoming Stoner Comedy She’s Co-Writing With Her Fiancé

Kristen Stewart has become an indie darling thanks to her ferocity and fearlessness on screen. But the 'Twilight' curse has been hard to break...

“He Might Not Be Wrong”: Elon Musk Shows Solidarity With Unabomber’s Anti-Technology Manifesto

Driverless cars, rockets ships set for Mars exploration, brain implants-you dream it, Elon Musk has built it. He dreams of a tech-savvy tomorrow and...