The Dark Truth About Hollywood exposes the shady practices of Hollywood producers and film executives. This documentary is not for the weak of heart. It may leave you feeling angry, sad, or even helpless. It also gives victims a voice. The filmmakers connect known abusers with a web of unaccountable Hollywood figures. These alleged abusers might not face any repercussions but some remain in the industry today.
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What is the most secretive location in the entire world?
It may surprise you to hear the answer. This may make you feel uncomfortable as it challenges your perception of reality and the way we live. But there is a reason why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.
The City of God was its name by the ancient Greeks. According to the Bible, it was called the City of Destruction.
In India, it's called Kashi (Kashmir). It's also known as Novgorod in Russia.
But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. With the exception of a road marker pointing to its former site, there were no remains: cars, bodies, houses.
This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some believe it was swallowed by the earth. Others believe it was destroyed by a meteorite. Some claim that it was destroyed by a meteorite strike. Others still believe it was stolen away by aliens.
The residents of this once prosperous community believe that whatever happened, their town is not gone forever. They had just moved to another town.
Even a website exists to help track down the disappearances of the lost city Zugspitz.
The question is, where did this place go? It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze is located on the border between Germany and Austria. Lake Zugspitze can be found just beyond the summit.
It has always fascinated me that so many towns have disappeared, yet some still remain. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I set out to find out.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? How can one place become extinct?
There are many theories to explain the phenomenon of disappearing towns. One theory says that a town disappears when all the buildings are demolished. Another theory holds that the town simply relocates to another location. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
No matter what theories you may have, there is no doubt that many towns across the globe were swallowed by the ground. This video examines both the history and current status.
Which is the most mysterious spot on Earth?
Antarctica is home to the most mysterious and remote place on Earth.
What is it that makes this place so interesting? It is unlike any other place on Earth.
It is very remote and isolated. But there is more to this site than meets the eye.
You will also find some of the oddest wildlife species in this natural wonder.
Let's now see how this amazing destination came to be so well-known for its mystery.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica is named for no one. Some believe it is "land of the ice". Others believe it derives from Greek mythology.
In ancient Greece, Antarktis was the name given to the island where Zeus' twin brothers were born. According to some legends, one of these twins was born in winter. The term antarctic is derived from this.
Others think the name came from the Greek words anti, meaning against, and tropos meaning turn. This would be land turned away form the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica has always been a fascination for people.
It is the continent with the lowest, windiest and highest temperatures. It is too cold to support trees, plants, and animals.
This frozen wasteland is still alive.
Here, 90 percent live of all species of living things. There are about 50% of the world's animal, plant and plant species.
What is the secret to Antarctica's unique environment? Here, water is frozen into ice rather than vaporizing into the air.
This causes large amounts of ice to float above ground.
These floating glaciers make up 80%. These glaciers are getting larger each year.
The Antarctic ice sheet has grown 60ft since 1960.
If the melting goes on, the sea level may rise by as much as 200 feet. This could lead to massive flooding across the globe.
But not everyone thinks this is bad news. Global warming may be beneficial for some scientists. They say that as temperatures rise, the ice sheets might melt faster, causing floods that flush out tons of toxic chemicals from our soil and bodies.
But others warn that this theory sounds like a plot from a science fiction movie.
What are the darkest secrets of Hollywood?
Hollywood is full secret societies. Some secret societies are cultlike groups that have strict rules and rituals. Other clubs are for people who share common interests.
But there are also more nefarious organizations that control much of the industry. These include companies such as the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), which sets film ratings, and the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions and guilds also represent actors, directors, writers, producers, etc. The majority of major television networks and movie studios are owned by large corporations.
It doesn't really matter how secretive an organization may appear, there is always someone who knows exactly what they do. However, we shouldn't fear them.
Instead, we should embrace these facts. 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 are, in short, what help us choose what we will watch, read and listen too.
Because we can trust them, we can ignore their advice when it conflicts with our tastes.
We choose to ignore them and they become even more powerful. They become the ultimate arbiters for taste.
And if you don't like what they say, you're free to ignore them.
Now let's take a look at some lesser-known yet very real Hollywood secret society.
Observe why they are important.
Is there an Hollywood blacklist?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But the list isn't made public. As far as we are aware, the names are not even known. But, here's why it matters.
The secret is because the directors and actors on blacklist wouldn't have any job opportunities. So they'd go out of business, which means that the studios would lose money. It would mean they would reduce their expenditure on movies. This would lead to fewer opportunities and less money for blacklisted directors. This would make them bankrupt.
This could eventually lead to more victims.
A contract may be required to agree to not speak against employers if someone attempts to make an Oscar winning movie. This applies to any producer or director who wishes to be nominated.
That's why you hear stories about how producers pressure directors to remove scenes from their films. Directors might threaten to leave projects that don't reflect their vision.
This is the reason there is a Hollywood blacklist. If you speak negatively about your employer, you will likely be fired. It's not good for anyone.
There are many people who have been falsely accused. They have had to fight for their freedom.
This must be stopped before it happens again. We need to ensure everyone has the right of expression.
So we need to take down the Hollywood blacklist.
Statistics
- 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)
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
- According to a 2018 study published in Free Radical Biology & Medicine, this is because blood pressure is regulated by our innate circadian rhythm and internal clock. (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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What is the scariest movie?
You're likely to get 10 different answers if you ask people about the most frightening movies.
Some people love horror films. Others like sci-fi films. Then again, there are some who enjoy comedies.
No matter your taste, there are some scary movies that everyone has seen.
These are ten great scary movies, ranging from the classic Halloween to the modern Paranormal Activity.
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"Cabin Folly" – "Cabin Folly" is one among the most frightening zombie movies. It depicts a virus causing humans to become zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts” - Based on the true tale of Jack the Ripper the "Thirteen Ghosts", features a group teenaged victims of ghost possession.
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"Pulse" - This thriller tells the story of a man trapped in his apartment during a violent crime spree. He must defend his home from the attackers who will only use the items he has.
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"The Descent," one of the first found-footage horror movies, is about a group of strangers who go underground to find adventure. They soon find out that things are not going as planned.
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"Get Out" - Jordan Peele is known for making one of the most frightening horror films ever made in 2017. "Get Out" portrays a young black photographer who visits his white girlfriend for the holidays. The darkest secrets of his past are brought to light when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity", (2007) - "Paranormal Activity", was the first movie made from found footage. This movie featured a fresh take on ghost stories and starred Katie Featherston.
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"Audition" - In Japan, "audition" means to stand before an audience and be judged. Kiyoko is high school student and waits to learn if she will become a popstar.
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James Wan's "Saw Series" - After many years of low-budget horror films, he grew tired of trying to shock the public. He decided to break from horror films and create Jigsaw.
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"Tales From the Crypt", - Each year "Tales From the Crypt” becomes more horrific. Hollywood has made many sequels that feature the crypt keeper terrorizing different cities across the US over the years.
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"Carrie" (1976). "Carrie", introduced viewers to Telekinesis, an amazing supernatural ability. Carrie White can manipulate objects simply by thinking about them.