Jun 5, 2021
Have you ever wondered if the houses we see in Hollywood movies exist in the real world? Well, you’d be surprised to know that many of those properties have existed long before and long after they first appeared on-screen. So here’s a list of the most famous houses from films that you can visit, rent… or, who knows, maybe even buy! Photo: Courtesy of Mansion Global
May 31, 2021
_The world is so huge that it’s full of beautiful places we don’t even know exist. No matter their geographical location or their climatic conditions, each of the world’s 195 countries is full of surprising and unusual landmarks worth discovering, and the best way to get to know them is by traveling, without fear of entering where others don’t dare. Visting the most beautiful places in the world may take more than a lifetime, but fortunately, these photographers have provided us with striking pictures of the world’s most magnificent sites. These photos are so amazing that just by looking at them, you’ll feel that you’re traveling already. So let’s take a look at several mind-blowing pictures of some of the world’s greatest wonders. Photo: Courtesy of National Geographic
Dec 17, 2020
_You probably noticed that Hollywood is a money-generating machine. But why? Well, Hollywood has consolidated a narrative structure and a staging style of its own as well as a powerful advertising machinery. Because of all these factors, Hollywood is the largest and most profitable film industry in the globe and it produces hundreds of successful movies each year. Obviously, many of Hollywood’s most successful films have their own sequels, and you should know that many are gonna be released during the next years! Photo: Courtesy of Idolato
Aug 26, 2020
If you wanna make a good animated movie, it's not enough to come up with a great script and excellent image and sound effects. It's equally important to find a good voice actor because, through his voice and his interpretation, the character comes to life. Funnily enough, some voice actors bear an uncanny resemblance to their animated characters. Photo: Courtesy of Doce.ca
Aug 26, 2020
Who hasn’t laughed their heads off with Rachel, Monica, Joey, Chandler, Phoebe, and Rachel? However, apart from these famous leading roles, it’s also worth mentioning that the show has incorporated a great number of famous secondary characters, and many of them have been played by A-list stars. So here’s a list of the most unforgettable celebrity guest stars on Friends. Photo: Courtesy of Medium
Apr 30, 2020
If you’re a music lover like I am, then you probably know that many artists don’t always write their own songs. In fact, sometimes, the real writers of many famous songs remain unknown. However, you’d be surprised to know that many of the songs that we always sing out loud in the shower have been written by other very famous artists. For instance, did you know that famous singer Shel Silverstein wrote a song for Johnny Cash? There are hundreds of cases like this one, so here’s a list of 23 popular songs that were secretly written by huge stars. Please, keep on reading, since #11, #8, and #5 will leave you astonished!
Apr 30, 2020
TV writers’ main task is to entertain their audience with their fictional stories. Sometimes, the stories that they write are pure fantasy, while others are meant to be a reflection of the real world. But one thing is for sure: TV writers’ goal is not to achieve a complete replica of reality, much less to predict what will happen in the future. In spite of this, many fictional TV shows have surprised us with their eerie premonitory powers. Here’s a list of 25 times in which famous TV shows predicted the future. Don’t miss #14, #7 and #4! Photo: Courtesy of Best Life
Apr 28, 2020
Hollywood is one of the most important motion-picture industries in the world. Year after year, dozens of new actors and actresses rise to fame thanks to their brilliant performances in Hollywood’s greatest movies. But let’s not forget that even the most successful Hollywood stars once began their careers by playing menial, secondary roles. And you know what? Before earning millions of dollars for their performances, and before becoming stars of the red carpet and gathering thousands of fans waiting for an autograph, many celebrities began their career by starring in commercials, selling products between your favorite TV shows. Let’s take a look at the 20 Hollywood stars that started their acting careers starring in TV commercials. Don’t miss #13, #7 and #2, they’re one of our favorites! Photo: Courtesy of HerMoments
Apr 27, 2020
Two years ago, the archaeologists of the Museum of London Archaeology were carrying out a restoration project in the neighborhood of The Regent’s Park when they made a surprising discovery. They unearthed a cellar, and after some research, they realized it had been used to store ice during the 18th and 19th centuries. Historians had actually long known that there was an icehouse in this area, but they had never known exactly where it was. After all, it’s just like people say: if you search hard, one way or another you’ll find what you’re looking for. Let’s learn about this captivating story and learn a bit about London’s fascinating history!
Apr 27, 2020
Those of us who went through the 1990s grew up in an analog world and we lived our adolescence free from the pressure of social networks. We were born late enough not to play with wooden dolls but the mobile applications weren’t our main entertainment. Believe it or not, if the toys of the 90s were characterized by something: their high addiction rate. Remember with great nostalgia these 27 toys of your childhood, I bet that you asked them excitedly every Christmas or every birthday! Photo: Courtesy of Reddit
Apr 27, 2020
Ever heard of Jonathan, the giant tortoise from Seychelles, the world’s oldest living terrestrial animal? And what about the peregrine falcon, the fastest animal on earth? Even though the human records are the ones that usually get all the attention, the animal kingdom houses some of the most amazing creatures and some of them have broken unbelievable Guinness world records. And in case you were wondering what those records are… we’ve decided to bring you the 25 most incredible records made by animals that you might not know about. Don’t miss #20, #14, and #4, they’re the most extraordinary! Photo: Courtesy of List25
Apr 24, 2020
Superhero movies have a massive impact on Hollywood culture and have completely transformed the film industry. In fact, several of these blockbusters are excellent action films characterized by their sophisticated fictional constructions, with both sarcasm and style. We love their stories because they allow us to escape reality for a moment and project ourselves as heroes, and all these elements combined explain the fact that superhero action films are Hollywood’s most profitable genre. So let’s take a look at the 20 best superhero movies ever made! Don’t miss #3, #8 and #13! Photo: Courtesy of AminoApps
Apr 16, 2020
Do you agree with me when I say that there’s something so deliciously enjoyable about the teen rom-coms of the ’80s,’ 90s? I mean, adolescence is an awkward but lovely stage that movies have addressed many times in very different ways. The representation of reality in films is always strong, emotionally dramatic, and with the same frequency as a real-life experience. In fact, many of these teen films discuss important everyday issues such as bullying, suicide, the intensity of your first real crush, and the need to fit in. It turns out that going through this stage of early adulthood isn’t nearly as easy as teen movies have us believe… but we can’t help wanting to watch them over and over again. So this time I bring you some of the classics… as if you had forgotten! Make sure you don’t miss #15, #4 and #1! Photo: Courtesy of CNBC
