There's a dark side to old Hollywood. There are some amazing stories about the leading ladies of Hollywood, like Bette Davis or Mae West. Let's look at a few of them. These women are icons in old Hollywood and we will always remember them.
An Open Secret
Amy Berg's latest documentary, An Open Secret of old Hollywood, is a compelling examination of sexual exploitation of young boys in the entertainment industry. The film, which was shown in Cannes as an extra-festival screening, examines one specific area of exploitation using first-person accounts of young actors and the input from psychologists and investigators.
Swimming with Sharks
Swimming With Sharks is a Roku thriller. It combines Single White Female and Fatal Attraction. The story centers on an assistant who exposes an abusive boss. With the dark underbelly of Hollywood in the background, it is sure to shock viewers.
Mae West
Mae West appeared on screen for the first time at age 40 with "Night After Night," a film she wrote. This film starred Cary Grant (a newcomer), and was criticised. However, she won an Oscar as Best Actress for her role in "Night After Night." Mae West had already conquered Broadway with gay-themed plays, but was wary of entering the movie business. She became a star in "She Done Him Wrong," which was her biggest success.
Bette Davis
Bette Davis was loved by many, but she had a darker side. After battling breast cancer, she was able to continue her career in film and television. She starred in several legendary movies, from 'Strangers with Candy' to 'The Whales of August', and many of her best-known scenes include shooting her lover six times, flopping, and dialogue that chokes the scenery.
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn was a young actress who made a name for herself in the U.K. Film industry. Later, she fell in love with Hollywood's leading stars. She also decided to become a fashionista. Hubert de Givenchy was a close friend and she became business partners with him.
Claudette Colbert
Colbert's successful stage career ended when she turned her attention towards acting in movies. In 1959, Colbert was nominated for a Tony Award for her work in The Kingfisher. She also starred in The Bells of St. Mary's and the television adaptation of Frederick Lonsdale's Aren't We All? Her role in The Two Mrs. Grenvilles on television earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination in 1987. Her role in this film was so acclaimed that the series earned Colbert a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award nomination.
FAQ
What is the most mysterious area on earth?
Antarctica is one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
What is it that makes this place so interesting? It is unlike any other place on Earth.
It is isolated, remote, and very hard to visit. However, there's more to this location than meets the eye.
These wild animals are also found in this natural wonder.
Let's look at how this extraordinary destination became so mysterious.
Antarctica, The South Pole
Antarctica is not known by anyone. Some believe it is "land of the ice". Some believe it means "land of ice". Others believe it is Greek mythology.
Antarktis is the name Antarktis was given to an island in ancient Greece by Zeus' twin brothers. According to one source, one of the twins was conceived in winter. Thus, the term antarctic.
Others believe that the name is a combination of the Greek words anti and tropos which mean against and turn. This would signify land turned away the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica holds a special fascination, people have always loved it.
It is the continent with the lowest, windiest and highest temperatures. Because it is too frigid, there are no trees, animals, or plants.
Yet, life is abundant in this frozen wilderness.
It is home to approximately 90 percent of all life on Earth. It is home to approximately half of all world's animal and plant species.
And what makes Antarctica such a unique environment? Here water freezes to ice and not evaporates into the atmosphere.
This creates large masses of ice that float above the ground.
These floating glaciers cover 80% of the continent. And they're growing larger every year.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet has grown 60 feet in the past 60 years.
The sea level will rise up to 200 feet if melting continues. This could lead to widespread flooding.
However, not all scientists believe this to be bad news. Some scientists suggest that global warming could actually be good for us. 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.
Others warn that this theory sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie.
These 5 facts are amazing about the liver
The liver is responsible of breaking down toxins and storing nutrients. It regulates blood pressure and maintains a stable body temperature.
We hear it all the time: "I feel sluggish today" or "my head feels heavy". These symptoms could indicate problems with your liver.
Itching, dark urine and yellowing skin are all common symptoms. These are not all the warning signs. If you feel any of these warning signs, consult your doctor immediately.
The liver plays a crucial role in our lives. It is responsible for detoxification as well digestion, metabolism and immunity.
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The average adult human liver weighs approximately 1,400 grams.
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At birth, a baby's liver is half the size of an adult. It grows to be about four times bigger by age three than an infant's.
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The liver is located below the ribs on the left-hand side of your abdomen.
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The liver has 16 main lobes, with many smaller lobules within the lobes.
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There are approximately 10,000,000 red blood cells in the liver.
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 why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. It was called the City of Destruction by the Bible.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.
One small New York State town with just 1,200 people vanished. A road sign pointing to the former location of the town was all that was left, except for a few bodies and cars.
This tiny town vanished without any trace. Some believe the earth swallowed them up. Others claim that a meteorite hit destroyed it. Still, others say aliens took it away.
The residents of this once prosperous community believe that whatever happened, their town is not gone forever. They had just moved from one town to the other.
A website is available to track the disappearance and recovery of Zugspitz, which was lost in the Great Depression.
The question is, where did this place go? It's in Switzerland.
The border of Austria and Germany is at Zugspitze. Lake Zugspitze lies just above the summit of the mountain.
I have always been fascinated by the fact that so many towns have vanished, but some remain. Why do some disappear while others survive? I decided to investigate.
I wanted more information about the mysterious disappearing of towns. What causes a community to disappear? What makes a place disappear?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory suggests that the town simply moves somewhere else. Another theory suggests that the town has never existed.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video examines the past and present status of these areas.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist of actors?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But, the list has not been made public. The names are not known to us. But, here's why it matters.
The reason for the secrecy is that the blacklisted actors and directors wouldn't be able to find jobs. So they'd go out of business, which means that the studios would lose money. This would mean that they would cut back on movie production. This would result in fewer opportunities available for blacklisted filmmakers. Which would lead them to go bankrupt.
Which could ultimately result in more victims.
If someone attempts to make an Oscar-winning movie, they may be asked to sign a contract stating that they will not speak out against their employers. The same goes for any director or producer who wants to get nominated for an award.
You hear stories of directors being pressured to remove scenes from films. Or directors threaten to walk out of projects that don’t match their vision.
This is why Hollywood keeps a blacklist. If you make negative comments about your employer, it's likely that you will be unemployed. It's not good for anyone.
Many people have been wrongly accused. It's been a struggle to get their names cleared.
This must be stopped before it happens again. Everybody should be able to freely express themselves.
Therefore, it is necessary to eliminate 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)
- "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)
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (romper.com)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
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What's the scariest film you have ever seen?
You're likely to get 10 different answers if you ask people about the most frightening movies.
Some people love horror films. Some others enjoy sci-fi flicks. Then again, there are some who enjoy comedies.
No matter your taste, there are some scary movies that everyone has seen.
These are ten of most terrifying scary movies ever made, including the classic Halloween and the modern Paranormal Activity.
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"Cabin Fieve" - "Cabin Faeve" is considered one the scariest movies about zombies. It shows a virus that makes people turn into zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts", a story about a group of teenage ghost-possessed teenagers, is based on the true story Jack the Ripper.
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"Pulse" is a thriller about a man who finds himself trapped in his apartment during violent crime sprees. Only his personal belongings are allowed to help him defeat the attackers.
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"The Descent" - One of the first found footage horror movies, "The Descent" follows a group of strangers venturing underground for an adventure. However, everything goes horribly wrong as soon as they get there.
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"Get Out" - In 2017, Jordan Peele became famous for creating one of the most terrifying horror movies ever made. "Get Out" depicts a young black photographer visiting his white girlfriend's family for the holidays. He discovers dark secrets when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity", 2007 - "Paranormal Activity," was one of the first found footage movies. The movie featured a new spin of ghost stories, starring Katie Featherston.
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"Audition” - Japanese audition means to appear before an audience and be judged. Kiyoko, a high-school student, waits for the verdict to see if she is destined to become a pop superstar.
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James Wan, creator of the "Saw," Series, was tired of creating low budget horror films that failed to impress audiences. He decided to break from horror films and create Jigsaw.
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"Tales From the Crypt". "Tales From the Crypt," is becoming more and more disturbing with each passing year. Hollywood has produced many sequels to the horror-stricken crypt keeper over the years.
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"Carrie" (1976) "Carrie” introduced viewers the power of telekinesis. Carrie White can manipulate objects simply by thinking about them.