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Mary Pickford, famously known as America’s Sweetheart, was more than just a beloved actress – she was a savvy businesswoman who significantly changed the movie industry. In 1919, she teamed up with Charlie Chaplin and others to create United Artists, giving actors more control over their careers and creative work. This helped break the power of the major studios and allowed artists to distribute films independently. Pickford also became one of the first women in Hollywood to rise to prominence as a powerful producer.

Monroe described the film set to Entertainment Weekly as “just chaos,” recalling a scene filled with “cops, dogs, and smoke machines.” She explained the energy was particularly intense because of all the extras dressed as zombies.

The story centers on Booker DeWitt, who is trying to save a woman named Elizabeth from the flying city of Columbia. As the game progresses, players discover that the villain, Comstock, is actually another version of Booker from a different reality. Elizabeth explains that there are endless parallel universes, and special structures called lighthouses connect them. In a surprising turn, she drowns Booker during a baptismal ritual to ensure Comstock is never born in any of those realities.

Hattie McDaniel made history as the first African American to win an Oscar. She powerfully portrayed Mammy in ‘Gone with the Wind,’ demonstrating her talent even within the limited roles available to Black actors then. Appearing in over 300 films and as a popular radio performer, she paved the way for those who followed. Her story is an important, though complicated, part of understanding race and representation in the early days of Hollywood.

The ending of ‘Attack on Titan’ sparked significant criticism from fans worldwide, particularly regarding how characters acted. While creator Hajime Isayama admitted the ending wasn’t universally loved, he explained it was consistent with his initial vision for the story. This disagreement led to online petitions requesting changes and negatively impacted how critics viewed the series. Isayama later added extra content to the final volume, but this only deepened the divide among fans.

This Monday, February 2nd, Paramount+ will begin streaming a powerful drama set in post-war Germany. The story centers on Michael Berg, a young man who falls in love with an older woman, Hanna Schmitz. Years later, he’s shocked to see her on trial, accused of being a guard at a concentration camp. Kate Winslet won an Oscar for her performance as the complex character Hanna, and the film delves into difficult questions about guilt and how different generations grapple with the legacy of the Holocaust.

Marilyn Monroe is still the most iconic example of the glamorous, yet vulnerable, “blonde bombshell.” She was a gifted comedic actress, as seen in films like ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ and ‘Some Like It Hot,’ and had a natural ability to captivate audiences. Often, she played characters who were dismissed by men, cleverly using her charisma to succeed in a male-dominated society. Monroe’s lasting impact shaped the idea of the modern celebrity, and continues to influence performers striving to balance their public image with personal struggles.

The first superhero movie to win an Oscar was the 1977 film Superman, starring Christopher Reeve. It won an award for its visual effects and really raised the bar for superhero movies – well before the Marvel Cinematic Universe became popular. It wasn’t until 1989 that another superhero film received similar praise; Tim Burton’s Batman won the Oscar for Best Art Direction.

While working underground, Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi stumble into a magical world through a strange pipe. After getting separated, Mario teams up with the courageous Princess Peach to find his brother. Together, they must save the Mushroom Kingdom from the greedy King Bowser, who wants to take over the universe. This animated movie begins streaming on Peacock on Tuesday, February 3.

The popular reality series is back on Peacock starting February 3rd, taking viewers inside the glamorous and often stressful world of luxury yachting in Australia. Captain Jason Chambers manages a crew as they work to keep demanding charter guests happy, all while dealing with their own personal issues. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Great Barrier Reef, the show captures the crew’s intense work ethic and lively social lives. Expect to see both impressive sailing skills and plenty of drama as the series continues to showcase the high-pressure environment of the yachting industry.