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Entertainment & Media

A collection of 115 issues

The Blonde Holly: Why Truman Capote Believed Marilyn Monroe Was the Only Choice for Breakfast at Tiffany's

Before Audrey Hepburn's iconic portrayal, Truman Capote had one star in mind for his Holly Golightly: Marilyn Monroe. He felt betrayed by the casting, believing Monroe alone could capture the fragile, tragic truth of the character he wrote, a truth sanitized for Hepburn's classic film.

Damn Good Coffee: How Twin Peaks Ignited a Cultural Firestorm in 1990s Japan

In the early 1990s, David Lynch's Twin Peaks wasn't just a hit in Japan—it was a cultural phenomenon. The mystery of Laura Palmer inspired TV specials, mock funerals, unique merchandise, and even influenced the creation of iconic video games like Silent Hill and Link's Awakening.

Flame On! The Story of Bill Murray's Forgotten Role as the Human Torch

Long before his iconic movie roles, comedy legend Bill Murray voiced Johnny Storm in a 1975 Marvel radio drama. Narrated by Stan Lee, this forgotten 'Fantastic Four' series marks one of the earliest screen-to-audio adaptations of the famous superhero team.

Tiger Stripes and Huge Breasts: The Bizarre Pikachu Redesign Satoru Iwata Saved Us From

Before Pokémon's US launch, Nintendo of America suggested a radical Pikachu redesign: a tiger with large breasts. The idea, meant to appeal to Americans, was personally rejected by Satoru Iwata, who protected the original design and ensured its global success.