With humble beginnings in a 1933 feature film, Turn Back the Clock, the time loop trope found its fame in the renowned movie, Groundhog Day. Filmmakers very quickly realized that its potential spread far beyond being used for just a few laughs and character development, and began tapping into its agonizing repetitive nature that could mimic purgatory. The time loop trope pairs perfectly with the horror genre, as characters are usually trapped alongside the impending death that will restart their cycle. Yet despite the torment it causes, time loops are actually one of the more comforting tropes of the genre. It directly alleviates the fear associated with making the right choice and the idea of rectifying past mistakes by allowing characters to relive and re-strategize the way they approach things.
- 2/3/2024
- by Jasneet Singh
- Collider.com
2020 might have been the year of the time loop movie, but Christopher Smith's 2009 horror film, "Triangle," is one of the best to ever do it. The underseen film has seen a resurgence in popularity as the time loop film as a style of storytelling has expanded beyond classics like "Turn Back The Clock," "The Twilight Zone," and most famously, "Groundhog Day." In "Triangle," a young mother named Jess (Melissa George) is struggling to adjust to raising her autistic son, Tommy (Joshua McIver), on her own. She has a planned day trip on a friend's boat, but strange little coincidences occurring throughout the day start to feel like devastating inevitabilities. As time continues to loop and realities begin to fold in on each other, making sense of the film can feel overwhelming if you're not used to the timey-wimey weirdness of a film like "Triangle."
Considering the events take place at sea,...
Considering the events take place at sea,...
- 9/17/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'s Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty has triumphed in the Boulder Dash Bushtucker Trial.
The campmates were asked to select a participant for the latest Bushtucker Trial, with Foggy, Kendra Wilkinson and Melanie Sykes all volunteering.
A heated discussion commenced when Edwina Currie suggested that Foggy was better suited for a physical task than either of the women.
"Are you saying we wouldn't be able to do it?" Melanie asked Edwina. "You should believe in the sisterhood. You're a strong woman."
Edwina replied: "I don't believe in that, I believe in us all together… Well I would vote for Foggy because he wants it and he'll be good at it."
Agreement was eventually reached that Foggy would take on Boulder Dash, but Melanie later shared her annoyance with the Bush Telegraph.
"God what is that about," she complained. "I'm really shocked in Edwina for that.
The campmates were asked to select a participant for the latest Bushtucker Trial, with Foggy, Kendra Wilkinson and Melanie Sykes all volunteering.
A heated discussion commenced when Edwina Currie suggested that Foggy was better suited for a physical task than either of the women.
"Are you saying we wouldn't be able to do it?" Melanie asked Edwina. "You should believe in the sisterhood. You're a strong woman."
Edwina replied: "I don't believe in that, I believe in us all together… Well I would vote for Foggy because he wants it and he'll be good at it."
Agreement was eventually reached that Foggy would take on Boulder Dash, but Melanie later shared her annoyance with the Bush Telegraph.
"God what is that about," she complained. "I'm really shocked in Edwina for that.
- 12/3/2014
- Digital Spy
The years come and go but trends stay forever. This couldn't be more true for celebrity hairstyles. Like fashion, film and music, hair has a definitive stake in pop culture. Feeling nostalgic? Turn back the clock with celebrity hair that defined decades past and present.
1. 1920s: The Roaring Twenties was characterized by a national economic boom and extravagant urban living. Building on the glitz and gold was silent film star Clara Bow. The "It" actress was plagued by malicious rumors but became synonymous with the era's flapper style, especially her cropped curls. The iconic look is cited as a red carpet beauty inspiration even today.
2. 1930s: Jean Harlow was the face of the '30s. The MGM movie darling's features were similar to Bow's (thin eyebrows, perfect textural waves), however it was her shocking shade of blonde that set her apart. Her hairdresser Alfred Pagano admitted to coloring the 'blond bombshell's' locks with peroxide,...
1. 1920s: The Roaring Twenties was characterized by a national economic boom and extravagant urban living. Building on the glitz and gold was silent film star Clara Bow. The "It" actress was plagued by malicious rumors but became synonymous with the era's flapper style, especially her cropped curls. The iconic look is cited as a red carpet beauty inspiration even today.
2. 1930s: Jean Harlow was the face of the '30s. The MGM movie darling's features were similar to Bow's (thin eyebrows, perfect textural waves), however it was her shocking shade of blonde that set her apart. Her hairdresser Alfred Pagano admitted to coloring the 'blond bombshell's' locks with peroxide,...
- 8/2/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Earth Day is almost here! We got some environmentally friendly beauty products to help you bring in this important day the right way. Check out the gallery to shop for healthy moisturizers, makeup, fragrances and more!
What better way to celebrate Earth Day then by glamming yourself up with eco-friendly beauty products? You can help reduce the harm on our environment by trading in your upscale body and skin care products for similar environmentally-friendly ones. The best part about this product transition is you’ll be spending way less while still looking your best. These promising beauty products even help improve the overall appearance of your skin. So hurry and get in on this Earth Day trend by checking out our product reviews below.
Hollywood Approved Eco-Friendly Beauty Products
Eco-friendly beauty products are most definitely Hollywood-approved! More and more stars are making the switch to help improve the environment and their skin.
What better way to celebrate Earth Day then by glamming yourself up with eco-friendly beauty products? You can help reduce the harm on our environment by trading in your upscale body and skin care products for similar environmentally-friendly ones. The best part about this product transition is you’ll be spending way less while still looking your best. These promising beauty products even help improve the overall appearance of your skin. So hurry and get in on this Earth Day trend by checking out our product reviews below.
Hollywood Approved Eco-Friendly Beauty Products
Eco-friendly beauty products are most definitely Hollywood-approved! More and more stars are making the switch to help improve the environment and their skin.
- 4/19/2013
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
Gene Barry was a suave leading man in films and television from the 1950s. He was best known for his starring role as Dr. Clayton Forrester in George Pal’s 1953 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds. Several years later he again faced alien invaders in the underrated sci-fi film The 27th Day (1956).
He was born Eugene Klass in New York City on June 14, 1919. He began his career as a singer in nightclubs and variety shows, and was appearing on the Broadway stage in the early 1940s. He made his film debut in the 1952 sci-fi/spy thriller The Atomic City.
Barry was also a familiar face on television from the early 1950s. He starred as the dapper western lawman William Barclay `Bat’ Masterson in the Bat Masterson series from 1958 to 1961. Barry also starred as Captain Amos Burke, the suave Los Angeles Chief of Detectives who would arrive...
He was born Eugene Klass in New York City on June 14, 1919. He began his career as a singer in nightclubs and variety shows, and was appearing on the Broadway stage in the early 1940s. He made his film debut in the 1952 sci-fi/spy thriller The Atomic City.
Barry was also a familiar face on television from the early 1950s. He starred as the dapper western lawman William Barclay `Bat’ Masterson in the Bat Masterson series from 1958 to 1961. Barry also starred as Captain Amos Burke, the suave Los Angeles Chief of Detectives who would arrive...
- 12/19/2009
- by Harris Lentz
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
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