Since ancient times, scare stories have played a major role in many cultures. Each culture takes a different approach to the story, so the stories can take on different forms and highlight different types of fear. They can be used as a way to teach valuable life lessons or build character. Legends of bravery, for example, are a great way instilling courage in difficult situations and to develop problem solving skills.
FAQ
What dark secrets do Hollywood have?
Hollywood is full of secret societies. Many secret societies are cult-like and follow rigid rules. Others are just clubs for people with common interests.
There are also other, more evil organizations that control large parts of the industry. There are companies like the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), who sets film ratings and the RIAA, which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions/guilds also represent actors and directors as well as writers, producers, and so forth. Most major movie studios and television networks are owned by large corporations which own these various organizations.
It is obvious that, no matter how secretive or obtuse a group appears, someone knows exactly what they do. We shouldn't fear these people.
Instead, embrace them. Because they help us make better choices.
They tell us what movies will likely succeed, what songs will be popular, and what books will best sell.
They allow us to make informed decisions about what we buy, watch and listen to.
Because we can trust them, we can ignore their advice when it conflicts with our tastes.
They become more powerful because we choose to ignore them. They are the ultimate arbiters and judges of taste.
They can be ignored if you don’t like what they have to say.
Let's now look at some lesser-known, but still very real Hollywood secret organizations.
And see why they're so important.
Which is the most secretive city in the world?
The answer may shock you. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
The City of God was its name by the ancient Greeks. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). It's known in Russia as Novgorod.
However, in America it is called The Town that Disappeared.
One small community in western New York State with 1,200 residents vanished without a trace. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This tiny town vanished without any trace. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Others say it was destroyed in a meteorite collision. Some claim that it was destroyed by a meteorite strike. Others still believe it was stolen away by aliens.
Despite what may have happened, the people who lived in this once-thriving area are confident that their town will not be lost forever. They just moved to another city.
You can even track the disappearance of Zugspitz on a dedicated website.
Then, where is it? It's in Switzerland.
The border of Austria and Germany is at Zugspitze. Lake Zugspitze can be found just beyond the summit.
It's always fascinated me how so many towns disappear, yet others remain. Why is it that some disappear while others live on? I decided to investigate.
I wanted to learn more about mysteriously disappearing towns. What makes a town disappear? How does one place go extinct?
It turned out that there are many theories about disappearing towns. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory holds that the town simply relocates to another location. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
There are many theories, but the truth is that thousands of towns around the world have been submerged by the earth. This video looks into the history of those places and investigates their current status.
Why do actors end up on the blacklist?
Actors are more likely to be rejected than writers. Actors are likely to be rejected often. But it doesn't matter because eventually, you'll find someone who loves you.
Actors are usually very talented, meaning they can make a living almost anywhere. Most actors don't care about making money. Actors enjoy acting and telling stories. So if you're an actor, chances are you're going to put yourself out there.
Sometimes, auditions are cancelled because you are either too young or too old for the job. Or you might audition for a movie and lose out to another person. It happens all the time.
Once you've been cast you might also be subject to criticism. People will tell you that you look terrible or shouldn't be wearing makeup. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes your character isn't real or authentic and you will be criticised. Maybe you play a gay man, and everyone thinks you're straight. Or maybe you play a woman who is supposed to be tough, but she cries a lot.
Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes they ask for you to sound like a male or female. Most of the time, however, they want to hear better.
Negative criticisms are best ignored. Actors often feel that they've failed if they are told they did something wrong. They haven't done any wrong.
They were not born with the talent that would make them famous. They don't always fit the bill, no matter how hard they try.
An actor can be blacklisted for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others think actors can be lazy. Others believe actors cheat.
Whatever your reason, it doesn't matter. You won't get blacklisted for trying. There are plenty of roles out there, and you'll find them.
If you persevere, you will eventually succeed.
Is there an Hollywood blacklist?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But, the list has not been made public. According to our knowledge, the names of these people aren't known. It matters because of this.
The secret is because the directors and actors on blacklist wouldn't have any job opportunities. The studios would be out of business as they lose money. This would mean that they would cut back on movie production. That would reduce the opportunities for blacklisted filmmakers. This would make them bankrupt.
This could lead to more victims.
In short, when someone tries to make an oscar winning movie, they might be asked to sign a contract saying they won't speak publicly against their employers. Any director or producer who would like to be nominated for an award is subject to the same rules.
This is why you'll hear about directors being pressured by producers to take scenes out of their films. Or how directors threaten to walk away from projects that don't fit their vision.
This is the reason there is a Hollywood blacklist. Negative comments about your employer will most likely lead to you being unemployed. That's bad for everyone.
Problem is, many people have been falsely charged. These people have had to fight to clear their names.
This is unacceptable behavior and must be stopped. Everyone should have the right to speak freely.
So we need to take down the Hollywood blacklist.
Statistics
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
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Hollywood Actors With Dark Past
There are many stories that have been told about actors with dark backgrounds. But we will never know because we can not go back and ask them directly. It's possible to find out more about these actors' lives by not digging too deeply.
Internet is a wonderful tool for finding information on famous people. You not only learn interesting facts but also read about their lives.
For example, let's say you're curious about Samuel L. Jackson's childhood. If you type his name into Google, you'll probably come across a website called "SamuelLJacksonChildhood." This website contains photos of him in his youth, articles about the family, and even a bio.
Although this information may sound dull, it could help to make a better connection with Samuel L. Jackson. For example, you may be surprised to hear that he was raised in a rough neighborhood but rose to prominence after overcoming many obstacles.
You might find yourself inspired to overcome your difficulties, or perhaps you discover that Samuel L. Jackson has a movie set based on his own life. Either way you will be able to make a deeper connection with Samuel L. Jackson by sharing your own experiences.
This website is one of many online. You can use them to learn more information about the lives and times of famous people. You may be amazed at the surprising things you find!