Jane O'Shea articles

Charlie Chaplin was once the biggest star in the entire world, but a cruel twist of fate—and his own dark demons—destroyed his reputation, turning his fame into infamy. Yet when it comes to this English king of comedy, those scandals are just the beginning. Put on that bowler hat and read these facts about Charlie Chaplin, the silent master.

Norm Macdonald built a career on surprise, yet nothing matched the shock that followed his passing. Fans searched for clues they missed, realizing his quiet battle revealed a side of him rarely seen.

Big films lean on more than leads, and sometimes it’s a background extra who sneaks in the most memorable beat. Their brief appearances add flavor you can’t script perfectly.

Some actors collect film credits like others collect souvenirs. Their faces became a fixture on screens decade after decade, building careers so packed with roles it’s hard to imagine Hollywood without them.

While Disney likes to believe it has a squeaky-clean image, one look at Bobby Driscoll will tell you that things are never that simple. The story of this child actor, who starred in films like Song of the South and Peter Pan, is a heart-wrenching one. After Disney turned its back on him, the budding actor was left to fend for himself, and it led to his early and tragic end.

George Carlin went from clean-cut comic in the 1960s to the countercultural icon of the 1970s, and spent the rest of his years being nothing less than his true self. Or, so audiences thought. For all his brash language and risque confessionals, Carlin was still keeping ruinous secrets back home.

When most shows drag on forever, it's refreshing to see one that knows when to wrap things up. These gems knew the art of a perfect ending, even though it left us wanting more.

Turns out, not all game movies are disasters. A few quietly nailed it, balancing chaos and charm in unexpected ways. They didn’t copy the games; they captured their pulse and made it cinematic.

By the early 50s, Frank Sinatra's career was on a downward slope. His acting in From Here to Eternity (1953) would change his career and legacy.