Everybody knows about The Catcher in the Rye but its author is just as famous for his secretive life and guarded privacy — not to mention other creepy weird stuff. Nevertheless, here are more than 50 facts about J.D. Salinger.
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Fans of What We Do in the Shadows know “We’re Dead,” the charming tune by Norma Tanega, but what else do we know about the experimental folk-pop singer-songwriter?
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Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) created the proto-feminist novel The Scarlet Letter, and his work is a strong example of early American literature whose themes still resonate today. Check out our list of fun facts about him!
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One who has interest in studying acting could brush up on their Sanford Meisner and Uta Hagen, or one could simply watch and rewatch the joy of Eric Roberts and Mickey Rourke in The Pope of Greenwich Village. Here are 10 facts about what should be your favorite movie.
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Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) is a sweet, wonderful film about a boy who finally earns his father’s love by winning big trophies in chess tournaments. Read on for facts and trivia about this Steve Zailian flick.
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Michael Mann’s Miami Vice (2006) is an exercise in style and mood that goes to great lengths to distance itself from the original TV show. Here are 12 facts about this underrated near-masterpiece.
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We all know Martin Scorsese as the famous director behind Raging Bull and Goodfellas. But his 1999 film Bringing Out the Dead is one his most underrated. Check out our list of 16 facts about this fantastic psychological thriller.
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Any fan of literature is probably a fan of Ernest Hemingway, whose influential taut writing style has influenced every generation of writers that came after him. Here are a whole bunch of facts about this legend and king.
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Reflecting on Virginia Woolf’s remarkable literary achievements becomes even more amazing when we consider all the obstacles and illnesses she faced throughout her life. Check out our list of facts about Virginia Woolf!
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Most literary critics today can’t even begin to conceive discussing contemporary fiction without mentioning the contributions and influence of Jane Austen. Here are 40+ facts about the literary Pride & Prejudice icon.
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