20 Actors Who Defended Their Box Office Flops

Ben Affleck has often defended his film ‘Gigli,’ explaining that its poor reception taught him valuable lessons about how the media and marketing can shape public opinion. He’s clarified that the making of the movie was more complex than reported and that its failure unfairly diminished his other work. Affleck has also noted that taking creative chances doesn’t always pay off, and he’s used this experience to discuss bouncing back from setbacks and the distinction between creating a film and promoting it.

15 Stars Who Despise the Roles That Made Them Famous

Robert Pattinson became famous worldwide thanks to the ‘Twilight’ films, but he’s admitted he found playing Edward Cullen and dealing with the passionate fans challenging. He felt restricted by his contract for the series and the overwhelming publicity. During that time, he often spoke critically about certain things Edward did or how he was portrayed. Afterwards, he intentionally chose to work on smaller, more unique films to distance himself from the role.

15 Top Secret US Military Bases Linked to Alien Research

Area 51 is located within the Nevada Test and Training Range, on the dry lakebed of Groom Lake. For many years, it has been a top-secret location for developing advanced aircraft and technology, including spy planes and stealth designs. Because of tight security – with restricted airspace, guards, and a lack of public information – it’s become a popular source of speculation about aliens and recovered spacecraft. Stories about crashed UFOs often point to the base’s remote location and its history of secret flight tests.

‘Nobody Wants This’ Tops Netflix’s Weekly Most-Watched Shows List This Week

The second part of the popular preschool series builds on Rachel Accurso’s proven teaching methods with fun songs, engaging back-and-forth conversations, and calming routines to help young children learn to talk. Rachel and Aron Accurso create each episode, and they’ve added experts to teach letters and sounds, counting, and important social skills. Netflix started releasing these new episodes on September 1st, adding to the first set that introduced Ms. Rachel earlier this year. The episodes are organized around different themes, making it easy for parents and caregivers to choose videos that are right for a child’s age and development.

15 Most Famous UFO Incidents in American History

On June 24, 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold saw nine quick-moving objects close to Mount Rainier in Washington state. He guessed they were traveling faster than 1,200 miles per hour. He said they moved like a skipping saucer, and this comparison is how the term “flying saucer” became popular. The incident received a lot of attention from the news and led to a surge in UFO reports after the war. While the Air Force investigated, offering possibilities like optical illusions or airplane formations, they never reached a firm explanation.

Worst Sci-fi Movies of All Time

Based on L. Ron Hubbard’s novel, this film takes place in the year 3000 and features John Travolta and Barry Pepper. Director Roger Christian used unusual camera angles and a lot of makeup to show an alien takeover of Earth. However, critics disliked the story and how the movie looked, and it won several Razzie Awards. The film didn’t do well in theaters and plans for a follow-up were cancelled.

The 20 Most Controversial Roles Featuring Child Actors

Okay, let’s talk about ‘Pretty Baby.’ Seeing Brooke Shields at just 12 years old playing a child in a New Orleans brothel is… complicated, to say the least. The filmmakers tried to navigate a really tricky situation, using doubles and working within the legal limits of the time, even having a tutor on set. But despite those efforts, the movie caused a huge uproar. Several countries demanded cuts because of how a young girl was portrayed, and the posters and marketing materials actually sparked formal complaints and a debate about how you can even advertise something like this. It was a really controversial film, and honestly, even revisiting it now, it feels… problematic.