Ben Affleck names cinema’s seminal crime thriller: “It feels so real”
Ben Affleck called this 1990s classic the peak of crime cinema, citing it as an inspiration for some of his own work.
The Story Behind The Song: ‘Happy Together’ by The Turtles
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The biggest disaster Steely Dan had onstage: “Bled through the set”
Steely Dan were known more for their perfectionism than hedonism. But this one tale would do the wildest musicians proud.
Who is Alice in Chains’ ‘Would?’ about?
One of their defining cuts, 'Dirt's' lead single 'Would?' saw Alice in Chains explore the legacy of an important figure in ...
Stanley Donwood: The artist behind Radiohead’s album covers
Stanley Donwood is the artist behind the album covers of the famed rock band Radiohead and marks himself out as a pivotal ...
The only actor who intimidated John Carpenter: “He’s been in some of my favourite movies”
The only actor who intimidated John Carpenter was Ernest Borgnine, a man he was a hueg fan of and cast in 'Escape From New ...
The Burt Reynolds role Jack Nicholson and Paul Newman didn’t want to play: “They both passed”
Burt Reynolds had previous with Jack Nicholson taking roles he wanted to play, but on one occasion, the shoe was firmly on ...
When Chuck Berry played at the White House the same week he was arrested
Chuck Berry was a cautionary tale that no one is above the law, proven in the story of when he performed at the White House then was arrested in the same week.
The sci-fi movie George Lucas knew ‘Star Wars’ could never beat: “Far superior”
George Lucas is one of the definitive directors from the New Hollywood movement, but he found himself overshadowed by one ...
The actor Faye Dunaway called the heir to Marlon Brando: “In terms of sheer talent”
Faye Dunaway has worked with some of the most influential actors of her generation, comparing one former co-star to Marlon ...
The movie Nicolas Cage refused to talk about: “I’m not a great fan of that film”
The one movie Nicolas Cage refused to talk about was 1984's 'Racing with the Moon,' a film he and co-star Sean Penn flat-out ...
What was the last song Aretha Franklin ever performed?
Aretha Franklin wasn't just the finest soul singer to have ever lived but possessed one of the finest voices of all time. Read more about it here.