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Quote of the day by Kirk Douglas: "Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy?..." — Inspiring life lessons on authenticity, integrity, courage, emotional strength, and why true character is often valued long after popularity fades by the legendary American actor and Hollywood icon known for Spartacus

Quote of the day by Kirk Douglas: Kirk Douglas’s famous quote, "Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy? To be nothing, that's what. A big fat zero with a smile for everybody," serves as a stark critique of superficial approval and performative pleasantry. The iconic…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

James Ellroy: ‘It’s satanic to me, the dependency people have on computers’

The outspoken crime novelist talks about his provocative new book, his hatred of technology and why the film adaptation of LA Confidential is a ‘turkey’

The Guardian - US · Jun 3

First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare

As the United States faces increasing incidents of book banning and threats of governmental intervention – as seen in the temporary suspension of TV host Jimmy Kimmel – the common reflex for many who want to safeguard free expression is to turn to the First Amendment and its free speech…

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2025

‘I’m still standing’: Kevin Spacey quotes ‘friend’ Elton John in passionate return speech at Cannes

‘American Beauty’ actor appeared at film event for first time after being cleared of sexual assault allegations

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Kevin Spacey declares it's 'nice to be back' as he accepts lifetime achievement award

'House of Cards' actor Kevin Spacey declared it's "nice to be back" as he accepted a lifetime achievement award during a charity gala in Cannes, France and made a return to the spotlight after being cleared of sexual assault charges.

BANG Premier · May 21, 2025

Metallica released their first music video 35 years ago. This is how it ruined my life.

A Metal Hammer writer looks back on the scarring effects of the video for Metallica’s One, which debuted on January 22, 1989

Metal Hammer · Jan 22, 2025

Roman Holiday at 70: Audrey Hepburn’s star-making role remains luminous

The 1953 romantic comedy may lack heft but the Oscar-winner’s charming lead turn makes it an escape worth taking again

The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2023

Actor Kamal Haasan and writer Jeyamohan discuss world literature, filmmaking and the power of narrative

Jeyamohan’s new book ‘Stories of the True’, the translation of his well-known short story collection ‘Aram’, will be out soon

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022