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Interview: 'Interview with the Vampire' Author Anne Rice
An exclusive interview with author Anne Rice shortly before the theatrical release of 'Queen of the Damned.' Interview appears in the April 2002 issue of 'Playboy.'
Exploring Tim Burton's world of outsiders and misfits
Director-animator-artist Tim Burton is known for creating memorable on-screen characters that appeal to outsiders, loners, misfits, goths, and anyone who feels out of step with the mainstream. Characters such as Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Jack Skellington, Frankenweenie’s Victor Frankenstein, and Beetlejuice’s Lydia Deetz probably wouldn’t exist had Burton had a happy, vanilla, traditional childhood. And as Burton officially reaches senior citizen age—he turned 65 on...
Simian Cinema Awards: Go Bananas for the Best Movie Monkeys and Apes
Ever since a giant gorilla scaled the Empire State Building with a beautiful damsel in his hand in 1933's King Kong, audiences have gone ape for simian cinema. Isn't it about time someone doled out Simmies, aka Golden Bananas, to celebrate the greatest achievements of nonhuman primates on film?
Shannen Doherty Interview
My interview with the late Shannen Doherty from the December 2003 issue of 'Playboy.'
These Offbeat Los Angeles Museums Celebrate the Strange and Unusual
On May 27, Sci-Fi World, a museum founded by the nonprofit Hollywood Science Fiction Foundation, opened in Santa Monica, California. Initial exhibits include a “Hall of Heroes” and a “Hall of Robots,” as well as those dedicated to Star Trek, Star Wars, and the Tom Cruise movie Oblivion.
Los Angeles County boasts more than 100 museums, some of which specialize in strange and unusual subject matter for curiosity seekers.
15 Totally Annoying Hit Songs From the 1970s
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The 1970s had a plethora of groovy music…for the most part. Glam rock, disco, punk, funk, soul, and new wave injected new life into the music scene during the post-Woodstock decade. That doesn’t mean that every hit song from the 1970s has aged as well as Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams,” however.
Some of the songs covered here inexplicably became hits despite being totally annoying. It’s difficult to imagine that anyone alive today has songs such as “Disco Duck,” “Feelings,” “Afternoon Delight,” or “Send in the Clowns” in heavy rotation, but to each their own.
10 of the Oldest Restaurants in California You Can Still Eat in Today
Imagine dining in a restaurant that opened its doors in 1849 — one year before California even became a state. Unbelievably, there are other restaurants still in operation today in the Golden State that first served customers in the latter part of the 19th century.
These 10 Foods Have the Most Microplastics
Nobody wants to munch on plastic for dinner, but the unappetizing truth is that many common foods contain microplastics — environmental pollutants comprised of very tiny particles of plastic that insidiously work their way up the food chain. Uh… can I get that with a side of ranch?
What Were These ‘House of the Dragon’ Actors Doing Before Westeros?
House of the Dragon features a large ensemble cast, many of whom audiences may recognize from other movies and TV shows before they underwent a Westeros makeover for the series created by George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal. Read on to learn more about House of the Dragon's key players and what the actors were known for before they signed on for the latest series in the Game of Thrones universe.
15 Landmark TV Moments That Defined the 1980s
Imagine a time when only three or four television networks broadcast original scripted programs — no Netflix, no streaming, no kidding.
Unlike today, everyone shared the most memorable TV moments of the 1980s because limited choices meant that more people tuned in to each show and then talked about them in school or around the water cooler at work.
The most-watched shows of the Reagan era — Moonlighting, Cheers, Dynasty, Dallas, Happy Days, and more — all had that one episode that not only helped define ’80s pop culture, but is still discussed today. Like right now…
Iconic L.A. Horror Houses From Movies and TV To Visit
Houses featured in movies and TV shows such as 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' 'Halloween,' 'Poltergeist,' and 'American Horror Story' are waiting for you in the Los Angeles area.
The 25 worst movie sequels of all time
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In 1997’s Scream 2, self-proclaimed film geek Randy Meeks (Jamie Kennedy) rants about sequels in his college film class. “Sequels suck! By definition alone they’re inferior films,” he says. His classmates then struggle to think of a sequel that surpassed the original before finally settling on The Godfather Part II.
Although Scream 2 is a pretty solid follow-up to Wes Craven’s Scream, Randy isn’t wrong about the suck factor of most sequels. For every Scream 2, The Godfather Pa...
Does Marvel’s Multiverse Mess Foretell the End of the Superhero Golden Age?
Marvel’s multiverse mess and a host of other problems suggest that the sun is setting on the golden age of superhero movies. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) kicked off with Iron Man in 2008 and dominated the box office for over a decade. Now, as storylines between movies and TV series becomes entangled and the multiverse plot device makes it confusing for the average viewer to wrap their head around, MCU movies are no longer the runaway blockbuster juggernauts they were only a few years ago.
10 4K TVs That Fit Every Budget and Need
Ultra-high-definition, or UHD, TVs currently come in two flavors: 4K and 8K resolution. Since we are years away from 8K content being commonplace (or available at all), let's focus on the numerous 4K UHD TVs available on the market today.
The Best Beach in the World is in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Trunk Bay in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands tops Banana Boat’s annual list of the World’s 50 Best Beaches, swimming ahead of worthy beach contenders in Italy, Greece, Australia, Indonesia, and Hawaii. This annual list curated by a panel of travel experts, influencers, and enthusiasts showcases the most breathtaking and sought-after beaches around the globe.
Known for its pristine white sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and lush tropical surroundings, Trunk Bay's vibrant coral reefs and abu...