No other film let people dress like this in public - The rise of Rocky Horror
What starts as a bizarre low-budget musical quickly becomes one of the most important queer cultural phenomena in modern history. Released in 1975 to weak reviews and nearly abandoned by studios, The Rocky Horror Picture Show initially looked like a complete failure — an absurd sci-fi comedy filled with campy dialogue, drag performances, sexual chaos, fishnets, horror references, glam rock aesthetics, and wildly unconventional characters. But beneath all the weirdness was something much more radical for its time: a public celebration of gender nonconformity, queer sexuality, self-expression, and liberation during an era when openly queer people still faced enormous social hostility and violence. The video traces Rocky Horror’s origins through the glam rock explosion of the early 1970s, the aftermath of the Stonewall riots, and creator Richard O’Brien’s fascination with gender fluidity, camp theater, and old horror films. At first, the movie struggled commercially — until midnight screenings slowly transformed it into something entirely new. Audience members began shouting jokes at the screen, dressing in costume, performing scenes live in front of the movie, and eventually turning screenings into massive communal rituals built around participation and freedom. Over time, these screenings evolved into safe spaces where queer people could publicly experiment with clothing, drag, sexuality, and identity in ways mainstream society still heavily punished outside theater walls.
2026-05-13T10:01:58Z
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ then & now: Where is the cast today
If you’re still laughing over awkward encounters and cringe-worthy moments from ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’, you’re not alone. The long-running improv comedy, created by Larry David, has kept fans hooked since its debut in 2000, with David playing an exaggerated version of himself navigating everyday disasters with painfully funny results. At the center of it all was Larry David, who previously rose to fame as the co-creator of ‘Seinfeld’. Now in his late seventies, he’s still shaping comedy, with a new HBO sketch series in the works, which he is writing, producing, and also starring in. The project is set to premiere in June 2026 and is being produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s company, Higher Ground Productions. Cheryl Hines, who played Larry’s on-screen wife Cheryl David, has also remained active in film and television. She has appeared in projects such as ‘RV,’ ‘Waitress,’ and ‘The Ugly Truth.’ She’s also maintained a high-profile life in Washington, DC, thanks in part to her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was appointed US Secretary of Health and Human Services in 2025. Jeff Garlin, known for his role as Jeff Greene, also served as an executive producer on the series. Garlin has built an extensive career across TV and film, appearing in the hit comedy series ‘The Goldbergs’ while also lending his voice to major animated films, including Pixar’s ‘WALL-E’ and the ‘Toy Story’ franchise. And then there’s Susie Essman, who played the fiery Susie Greene. Essman has remained active in recent years, continuing to do voice work on hit animated series like ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers.’
2026-05-11T12:12:08Z
The Goonies cast then and now: 40+ years later
Over four decades after ‘The Goonies’ first hit theaters, the beloved adventure classic still has fans chanting “Goonies never say die.” Released in 1985, the film became one of the defining movies of the decade. Several cast members went on to have hugely successful careers in Hollywood. Sean Astin, who played Mikey, later starred in hits like ‘Rudy’ and famously portrayed Samwise Gamgee in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ and its sequels. More recently, he appeared in the hit Netflix series ‘Stranger Things’, portraying fan-favorite Bob. Ke Huy Quan experienced a remarkable Hollywood comeback after struggling to find acting opportunities for years. He once told People magazine, “It was tough. I was waiting for the phone to ring, and it rarely did.” Quan eventually returned to the spotlight with his Oscar-winning role in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’. He also voiced Gary De'Snake in ‘Zootopia 2’. Josh Brolin became a major movie star thanks to films like ‘No Country for Old Men’ and the ‘Dune’ franchise. He is also known among younger audiences for portraying Thanos, the main villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Corey Feldman cemented his status in Hollywood after his roles in other iconic '80s projects, such as 'Stand by Me' and 'The Lost Boys'. In 2013, he released a memoir titled ‘Coreyography: A Memoir’, where he opened up about several traumatic experiences he had as a child star.
2026-05-13T14:27:11Z