Spartacus was released in 1960 and directed primarily by Stanley Kubrick, though Kirk Douglas originally hired Anthony Mann. Anthony Mann was fired after about a week of filming due to creative disagreements with Douglas. Kirk Douglas was not only the star but also the executive producer, giving him unusual creative control for the time. The…
Things I Like: Floyd Lawton/Deadshot (DCEU)
Floyd Lawton, also known as Deadshot, was one of the most notable characters in Suicide Squad (2016), second only to Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn in terms of popularity. At the time, Will Smith playing an antihero in the DC Extended Universe was a big deal. His star power helped carry the film’s commercial success. Traditionally,…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Video Game Banjo-Kazooie
Banjo Kazooie started development on the SNES under the title Project Dream. The game was originally planned as an RPG, with a young human protagonist named Edison who had caused trouble with a group of pirates led by a man called Captain Blackeye. Super Mario 64 and its 3D design were the main influences behind…
Things I Like: Master Roshi (Dragon Ball Z)
Master Roshi is one of the most notable characters in Dragon Ball Z, even though he doesn’t actually do much throughout the series. Canonically, he’s much weaker than even King Piccolo, and by the time Raditz shows up, he’s completely outclassed in terms of strength and skill. Still, he remains a lovable supporting character as…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Garlic
Garlic has been used by humans for over 5,000 years, with early records from Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and India showing it as both food and medicine. Ancient Egyptian workers were reportedly given garlic to boost stamina and strength while building the pyramids, highlighting its early reputation as a performance enhancer. Garlic belongs to the Allium…