There is no doubt that the 1982 musical movie Annie is a genuine cultural phenomenon. Even if you’ve never sat down and watched the whole thing, it’s a sure bet you can sing songs like “It’s a Hard Knock Life” with the best of them....
Author: Chris Snellgrove
Chris Snellgrove is an English professor by day, writer by night, and gamer during those hours when others sleep. He loves dishing on comics, movies, games, books, and other nerd hobbies like cosplay. Still patiently waiting for his superpowers.
6 Unflattering Nicknames the Trumps Were Given by White House Staff
When people are in the orbit of the presidency, secrecy becomes very important. This is one of the reasons that the Secret Service has code names for the president and his family: so they can mention specific people without giving away their real names. Of...
Meghan Markle’s Most Scandalous Scenes on ‘Suits’
Prince Harry caused a scandal when he married American Meghan Markle, and part of that was due to Markle’s unconventional choice of career for British royalty. Not only was Markle an established actress, but she was known for her particularly racy scenes on the USA...
Alec Baldwin’s Uncertain Future After the Tragic Death of Halyna Hutchins
Alec Baldwin has had a long and distinguished Hollywood career, charming us in roles ranging from Beetlejuice to 30 Rock and beyond. However, the future of that career may be in danger after the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins was the director of photography...
Barron Trump Is Now the Tallest Member of the Trump Family
It’s fairly common for Donald Trump to shock the world when he opens his mouth to speak. These days, though, the most shocking member of the family is Barron Trump. And he doesn’t have to say a word to make an impression! That’s because 15-year-old...
The Sad Reason Why Beetlejuice 2 May Never Happen
These days, everything ’80s seems to be making a comeback. We have seen ’80s icon Winona Ryder return to prominence in the Netflix hit Stranger Things. Meanwhile, Michael Keaton is bringing his 1989 Batman back in DC’s upcoming movie The Flash. With all this nostalgia...
15 Royals Who Married Commoners
The phrase “married into royalty” is a major part of our cultural lexicon. But the truth is, this doesn’t happen very often. In fact, you typically see those of noble lineage going out of their way to marry other aristocrats holding titles and rank. However,...
20 Oddest Vladimir Putin Moments Caught on Camera
What do you think about when you hear the name “Vladimir Putin”? For many of us in the West, the first image of Putin that comes to mind might be Beck Bennett’s iconic and ridiculous shirtless impression of the Russian president on SNL. Putin became...
The Real Reason Princess Mako Married Kei Komuro
What if the biggest royal wedding of the year happened right under your nose? On October 26, 2021, Japan’s Princess Mako married Kei Komuro in a simple private ceremony, away from any prying TV cameras. In fact, they got married inside a Tokyo registry office...
26 Candid Moments From Prince Charles & Princess Diana’s Royal Wedding
Thanks to the success of The Crown, many are more interested in the life and times of Princess Diana than ever before. However, as with any television show based on real people and events, fans can’t help but wonder just how accurately the show brings...