Famous Movies
– The iconic line “Here’s Johnny” from Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” was ad-libbed by the actor, Jack Nicholson.
– In “The Silence of the Lambs,” Anthony Hopkins only appears on screen for a total of 16 minutes but won an Academy Award for his role as Hannibal Lecter.
Famous Series
– Prior to landing his lead role in “Breaking Bad,” Bryan Cranston voiced several of the Power Rangers villains in the original 1990s series.
– “Friends” was originally titled “Insomnia Cafe” and was based on the idea of six friends in their twenties living in New York City.
Famous Music
– Queen’s famous song “Bohemian Rhapsody” has no chorus and took three weeks to record, with the band members using up to 180 overdubs.
– The Beatles’ song “Hey Jude” was written by Paul McCartney about John Lennon’s son, Julian, to cheer him up during his parents’ divorce.
Famous Works of Art
– Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “Mona Lisa” is rumored to be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine merchant.
– Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Starry Night” was painted while he was in an asylum and was inspired by his view from his window.
There are numerous fascinating details and curiosities to be discovered about famous movies, series, music and works of art. These are just a few examples of many fascinating bits of trivia about some of the most well-known and admired entertainment and art in history.
