Alex Summers articles

When Priscilla Presley first laid eyes on Elvis, she was just 14 years old—but that didn’t matter to the King of Rock and Roll. Smitten at first sight with her innocent beauty, Elvis swept up the girl into a dark, glittering world of satin sheets, all-night carousing, and endless pills. When they finally married, their secrets just got deeper.

Chazz Palminteri recovered from a personal setback by writing the film that defined his career.

Decades of airplay and cultural praise have shaped how certain 1970s artists are remembered today. Yet popularity does not always equal influence or innovation. Looking closer, it’s confusing how some of the so-called legends earned their status.

Since Fred Rogers first stepped out into the world, he noticed a profound lack of enriching children’s entertainment, especially in the budding medium of television. Taking this as his calling, he created a series almost entirely from his own mind, teaching children how to overcome life’s greatest struggles. Against the fear and uncertainty of the world, he provided a much-needed comfort—making his loss all the more heartbreaking.

1994 was an excellent year for film. A range of outstanding theatrical creations, varying genres, splendid characters, interesting plotlines; it had it all. So, which movies made it great? Let's see.

Comic book icons carry massive expectations, and when an adaptation drops the ball, fans don’t forget. Plenty of productions deliver the magic, but some miss the mark so completely that they become cautionary tales.

When directors start shaping a risky narrative, the room usually buzzes with confidence. Once production wraps, real-world pressures creep in, and sometimes that early excitement turns into careful conversations about where the movie dropped the ball.

You don’t need a time machine to visit ancient Rome or medieval Scotland; all you need is a good historical epic. These movies combine massive scenery, high drama, thunderous battles, and big emotions into unforgettable journeys through time. Whether rooted in fact or wildly embellished (okay, very embellished), each one brings the past roaring to life.

Movies based on true stories have to be approached with authenticity to get the emotions rolling and the truth out. However, have you ever wondered which films nailed it? Here are twelve enthralling examples that got the story right and made history breathe again.