Films

Signing autographs, endless photoshoots, and receiving long-awaited awards are not what the ordinary life of an actor or actress consists of. Their reality is much more prosaic: actors adhere to strict diets or gain weight, learn new skills (that can be fun, or not), and oftentimes work in conditions that are far from comfortable.

There are plenty of talented actors in Hollywood that are really attractive. It seems that even time can’t shake their charm and charisma because, over the years, many of them become even more attractive.

Literature and cinema sometimes use very different methods to get the attention of the reader or the viewer. But even if we understand the concept, it is still really hard to not compare our favorite books to the films or series that were made based on it. And of course, we pay the most attention to the characters.

Decades have passed since the heyday of the hit TV show Charmed, which captivated audiences with its blend of magic, sisterhood, and supernatural adventures. During its run, the actors were some of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. Now, with time marching on, it's fascinating to revisit these celebs and see how they've evolved over the years.

Many directors love using little details to send secret messages to viewers. These details are referred to as “easter eggs” and finding them in movies is a great pleasure for many movie fans. Thanks to such attentive people, we can tell you which Aladdin character (1992) appeared in Moana (2016), or which ancient item was used as a futuristic-looking tablet in Blade Runner.

Beauty standards change as quickly as fashion trends. Not that long ago, thin eyebrows were super trendy, while today, we have totally different ideas of what’s pretty. These trends can be easily found in everyday celebrities who demonstrate perfect faces and smiles. However, there are some famous people who don’t care much about fashion trends and have opted for natural beauty and charisma. And their unusual appearance has helped them earn the love of viewers from all over the world.

Even though there are dozens of different experts that work on the appearances of characters in movies, they aren’t immune to making mistakes. And in the end, viewers may catch these fails in makeup or costume choices that couldn’t have possibly existed during the time in which the movie was set.

Illustrator Andrew Tarusov draws famous cartoon characters in a pin-up style. In his works, the artist keeps the original images of the characters while turning them into hot beauties that seem to have walked straight out of a fashion magazine.

Some people spend the biggest part of their youth (and sometimes their whole life) trying to understand what profession they want to build their career in. But there are lucky ones who selected their path back as teenagers and even in childhood. We’re talking about young actors, of course. From their cradle days onward, they managed to unfold their talent and become famous.

The history of cinematography contains many movies dedicated not to some abstract time period but to certain historical epochs. Such flicks challenge their creators because it’s expected that they will be historically accurate, especially when it comes to costumes. If characters’ outfits end up having any small mistakes on them, viewers won’t be able to fully lose themselves in the atmosphere of the time, and they’ll likely leave negative feedback after watching the film.

When filming a movie and TV series, film directors try to pay attention to every little detail to make the movie look believable. Hundreds and even thousands of people can work on a single movie. However, even a multi-million dollar budget and a big crew can’t guarantee that you won’t find any goofs in the completed film.

We’re inspired by rom-com relationships and dream of the same kind of vivid and passionate love. But some of the most well-known and adored movie couples are also examples of toxic behaviors. Sometimes imaginary care hides aggressive behavior and a desire to dominate. And at first glance, innocuous quarrels cover up a desire to assert themselves at the expense of a partner.

While looking at old photos of celebrities, we can barely recognize future actors, singers, or models in those young faces. But now they have a lot of fans all over the world, and millions of boys and girls want to look like them.

John Travolta, celebrated for his dynamic performances and magnetic screen presence, once stood at a critical crossroads that would reverberate throughout his illustrious career. The crossroads presented itself in the form of an opportunity to portray the beloved and iconic character, Forrest Gump. This role, which eventually garnered Tom Hanks critical acclaim, was initially extended to Travolta. However, in a twist of fate, Travolta made the painstaking decision to decline the role, thereby shaping the course of cinematic history.In a parallel tale of cinematic deliberation, the esteemed Jack Nicholson found himself facing a role that demanded not just thespian prowess but cultural authenticity as well. The iconic “Godfather” trilogy, a magnum opus of the crime genre, required an actor to immerse themselves in the Sicilian heritage, bringing forth a portrayal both riveting and rooted. Nicholson, cognizant of the complexities of embodying a cultural identity distant from his own, made a choice that echoed with integrity. Consequently, the role of the enigmatic Michael Corleone found its embodiment in the remarkable Al Pacino, imprinting the character’s indelible mark on the annals of film history.Nevertheless, the trajectories of these actors’ careers were far from linear. The whims and intricacies of Hollywood can pivot on the weight of a singular decision. Travolta, despite his magnetic performances in films such as “Saturday Night Fever” and “Pulp Fiction,” inevitably harbored the question of how his career could have metamorphosed had he embraced the challenge of portraying Gump’s heartwarming innocence and emotional journey.Likewise, Nicholson’s contemplation of the Sicilian role leaves us pondering alternate cinematic universes. Would his unique style have breathed a different kind of life into Michael Corleone, or would it have birthed an interpretation fundamentally distinct from the nuanced portrayal that Pacino ultimately delivered? It’s within these tantalizing conjectures that the allure of Hollywood’s “what if” scenarios resides.

Some actors and actresses are such good fits for their roles, we can hardly imagine anyone else in their place. All because they not only follow what the movie director says, but they also create the flick together with them — and they’re not scared to improvise.

There are many ways to get a starring role. Some actors are selected during castings, while others are invited due to their popularity, which is what happened to Kate Winslet after Titanic. But not all auditions end successfully, or actors may not agree to offers made by film directors or producers. For example, Russell Crowe refused to star in Lord of the Rings because his intuition told him so.

It seems that some of the films and TV series we loved as children are now decades old. Think of The NeverEnding Story, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, or even Baywatch. And of course, the young actors that played child roles in these have grown up significantly. For example, Jonathan Lipnicki, the child star of Jerry Maguire, is already 30 years old, and Noah Hathaway, who is remembered for his performance as Atreyu in The NeverEnding Story, will turn 50 in November 2021. Even Georgie Henley, aka Lucy in The Chronicles of Narnia is now 25!

Only about 1-2% of the population of the planet has natural red hair which is why this hair color is really noticeable and it makes people unique. In Hollywood, there are actresses with red hair and they are incredibly charming.

To be an actor is to make the audience believe that the characters you play are as real as the audience is. But what’s more challenging is to portray a real-life figure that almost everyone around the globe knows. It can take an ocean of effort to find an actor who would be able to dive into the stories of a famous person and amaze us with their talents once more. And when these actors meet the right makeup professionals, we get to observe the wonderful magic of biopics.

When cartoon designers use animals or other creatures to give life to their characters, they grant them so much personality that it’s inevitable to see them as human-like beings. So much so, that it wouldn’t be difficult to imagine them as our next-door neighbors (which cartoon character would you pick as your neighbor?). But what would they look like if they were actually human?

Great characters require great actors to play them. But in a world like ours, full of amazing stories and talented artists, the perfect role might slip away. Sometimes it works out for the best, but there have been many cases in which actors seriously regretted their choices.

Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight book series, revealed what actors she would have preferred to see playing the main characters in the famous movie saga based on her books. Well, who can truly know better than the author what the handsome vampire, Edward Cullen, and his beloved Bella Swan should look like?

Actors can do a lot to get a role: completely change their image, shave their heads, slim down, gain weight, and even change their gender. Bright Side made a list of 14 movies where actors skilfully portrayed people of a different gender.

J.K. Rowling was very surprised to learn that the main baddie in the Harry Potter book series, Draco Malfoy, had a lot of fans. But later, she explained this phenomenon by saying, “Draco has all the dark glamour of an anti-hero. Girls are very apt to romanticize such people.”