Brief History
Brief History is a column that tells you all you need to know about your favorite — and not so favorite — pop culture topics. It is currently written weekly by Will DiGravio.
Explore the full Brief History archive below
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A Brief History of Brendan Fraser and Ke Huy Quan’s Relationship
And their returns to the big screen.
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A Brief History of the Search for the Next James Bond
It’s a question that emerges every few years, but now it’s time for an answer.
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A Brief History of Will Smith and the Academy Awards
After two nominations, a notable snub, and his comments during the #OscarsSoWhite movement, Smith might finally get his Oscar.
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A Brief History of Marcia Lucas’ Role in the Star Wars Universe
Marcia Lucas is responsible for some of the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy’s most iconic moments. She also hates the latest films.
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A Brief History of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Environmental Activism
The actor’s concern for the planet in ‘Don’t Look Up’ is also found in his real-life activism.
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A Brief History of the Search for a New ‘Jeopardy!’ Host
The effort to replace Alex Trebek has become engulfed by controversy.
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A Brief History of New Hollywood Directors Making Musicals
With the release of ‘West Side Story’ later this year, Steven Spielberg is one of the last “Movie Brats” to make a musical of his own.
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A Brief History of the Beef Between Martin Scorsese and Superhero Movies
James Gunn is the latest representative of Marvel to tangle with the cinema legend.
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A Brief History of Courteney Cox’s First Emmy Nomination for ‘Friends’
Courteney Cox is the only cast member never to be nominated for her work on the original show.
