Oscar Micheaux Biography
Before Hollywood had gates, Oscar Micheaux was looking for ways around them. At a time when Black Americans were either excluded from the screen or mocked on it, Oscar Micheaux built his own path into the film industry. Micheaux produced and directed over 40 films…
Bud Cort Biography
I first watched Harold and Maude (1971) at a young age. I was probably flipping through the channels, and it was showing somewhere. At the time, I didn’t catch any of the subtleties of the film or whether or not the relationship between Harold and…
Hedy Lamarr Biography
Hedy Lamarr was described as one of the most attractive and glamorous women ever to grace the silver screen. Her striking beauty is said to have inspired the look of Snow White in the animated Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. But beyond…
Rob Reiner Biography
Rob Reiner has given us some of the greatest films of the last four decades. Yet, when lists of great directors are released, we often don’t see his name on the list. Maybe it’s because his films are too accessible or too mainstream. Or perhaps…
Weng Weng Biography
Weng Weng was a Filipino actor who became a well-known figure in international cinema during the 1980s, thanks to appearances in films such as For Y’ur Height Only and The Impossible Kid. Known for his small stature and unique screen presence, he carved out a…
Top 10 Zombiedies That Will Have You Dying Laughing
See what I did with the title? “Die laughing”—because, you know, zombies. Funny stuff right? Anyway, zombie flicks are one thing, but zombiedies (that’s zombie comedies) are a whole different story. This list gives a whole new meaning to gut-busting laughter. 10. Zombeavers (2014) If…
Jay North Biography
Jay North will forever be remembered as the gap-toothed, slingshot-wielding Dennis Mitchell, the pint-sized whirlwind who charmed America in the early days of television. While he made millions laugh in Dennis the Menace, his childhood told a different story—one shaped by long hours, strict guardianship,…
Val Kilmer Biography
With striking good looks, a magnetic presence, and an ability to disappear into his roles, Val Kilmer built a career that spanned decades, tackling everything from action films to biopics. Whether playing a cocky fighter pilot, a legendary rock star, or a brooding gunslinger, Kilmer…
