Culture and Entertainment Archives

What made 'Pacific Rim' stand out in its genre?

Pacific Rim: What Made It a Sci-Fi Standout?

Albert T. Gudmonson

The realms of science fiction and action have consistently presented narratives featuring colossal creatures, unlikely heroes, and the human race's battle against overwhelming challenges. By 2013, viewers were well-acquainted with…

Wings, fried chicken and British delicacies: How an appetite for originality transformed celebrity interviews

Culture and Entertainment

From Fried Chicken to British Fare: The Evolution of Celebrity Interviews

Albert T. Gudmonson

Celebrity interviews used to follow a predictable script — polite questions, polished answers, and very few surprises. But in recent years, a cultural shift has redefined how stars connect with…

Culture and Entertainment

What Made ‘Pacific Rim’ a Genre-Defining Film?

Albert T. Gudmonson

The science fiction and action genres have long been home to tales of giant monsters, heroic underdogs, and humanity’s struggle against seemingly insurmountable odds. By 2013, audiences were familiar with…

Culture and Entertainment

Beyond the Usual: Fried Chicken and British Food in Celebrity Interviews

Albert T. Gudmonson

Celebrity interviews used to follow a predictable script — polite questions, polished answers, and very few surprises. But in recent years, a cultural shift has redefined how stars connect with…

Sydney Sweeney’s boxing movie was a bomb. Why do we keep making boxing biopics?

Culture and Entertainment

Another Boxing Biopic Bomb: What Went Wrong with Sydney Sweeney’s Film?

Albert T. Gudmonson

Hollywood's fascination with pugilistic cinema shows no signs of abating, despite a noticeable decline in audience engagement. The recent Sydney Sweeney vehicle, a boxing drama intended to blend athletic intensity…

Culture and Entertainment

How to Get Cast on a Show Like ‘The Beast in Me’

Albert T. Gudmonson

Netflix’s upcoming limited series “The Beast in Me” features an all-star lineup, including Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, David Lyons, and Brittany Snow. For creator Gabe Rotter, taking “The Beast in…

Culture and Entertainment

How to Get Cast on a Show Like ‘The Beast in Me’

Albert T. Gudmonson

Netflix’s upcoming limited series “The Beast in Me” features an all-star lineup, including Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, David Lyons, and Brittany Snow. For creator Gabe Rotter, taking “The Beast in…

Culture and Entertainment

How to Get Cast on a Show Like ‘The Beast in Me’

Albert T. Gudmonson

Netflix’s upcoming limited series “The Beast in Me” features an all-star lineup, including Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, David Lyons, and Brittany Snow. For creator Gabe Rotter, taking “The Beast in…

Culture and Entertainment

How to Get Cast on a Show Like ‘The Beast in Me’

Albert T. Gudmonson

Netflix’s upcoming limited series “The Beast in Me” features an all-star lineup, including Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, David Lyons, and Brittany Snow. For creator Gabe Rotter, taking “The Beast in…