The Exorcist (1973)
Linda Blair's Regan MacNeil is cute as all get out — when she's not spewing pea soup or telling people that their mothers are sucking you-know-what in you-know-where. Nearly four decades on, William Friedkin's hugely successful movie remains devilishly terrifying.
"I grew up in a really small town," Britney Spears has said of life in Kentwood, Louisiana (pop. 2,656). "I'm a Southern girl and I'm used to cajun food and blues music. I love where I come from."
Certain actors and entertainers have built their careers around their elocution skills. Find out who voiced some of our most popular characters & commercials.
Actor Colin Firth recently won a best acting award for his portrayal of a British monarch with a frustrating speech impediment. But there are actors and other entertainers who’ve built their careers around their elocution skills. Find out who voiced these popular characters and commercials.
In a fit of ambitious curiosity and anti-jingoism, we sought out a Woman We Love... in every country on the planet. Not necessarily the sexiest, but still — a resource.
Forget Miss Universe. Well, not altogether. But what's the point of a beauty pageant, really? Shouldn't the women of the world be celebrated for who they are, even if they do happen to look damn fine in a bikini? That's what we thought, anyway, when Esquire.com sought out early in 2010 to find exactly what we found in Minka Kelly, this year's Sexiest Woman Alive, in 193 other women: something different, something beautiful, something that reveals a little bit more about who we are. Put it all together with a little help from the editors of Esquire's 17 international editions and, yeah, you've got some sashes, but also presidents, human-rights activists, models with legitimate hearts of gold, and this one incredible actress from India. Our list is highly subjective and far from scientific — feel free to find your country in the thumbnails below and suggest alternatives — but it's kinda like the United Nations: just useful enough to keep college kids studying it. And now, introducing our ambassadors...
The ferocious feline temptress is set to live out yet another of her nine lives. Hollywood just announced that a former princess will now revive the whip-wielding role.
Hey Lady Gaga, why so long in the face? Maybe it's because of a My Little Pony makeover. Finnish artist Mari Kasurinen transforms the iconic '80s toys into famous celebrities and fictional characters — from Marilyn Monroe to Batman. The fun creations sell for up to $250.
We may not be able to give you Kim Kardashian’s genetically blessed tush, but her makeup—now, that we can help you with. And that’s good news because not only is this girl known for what is possibly the world’s best smoky eye, but she has a lot of other beauty tricks up her sleeve. Read on for her 10 all-time best eye, lip and cheek looks, along with a few beauty secrets to re-creating that Kardashian mystique.
Dozens of genre offerings are coming to the screen in the next 12 months, and Parallel Universe gives you the lowdown
2011 is upon us, and it could very well be the biggest year for geek movies since, well, 2009. Let's face it, 2010 was kind of a bust, but it appears the studios are about to make up for it with a deluge of films steeped in the genres of sci-fi, horror, fantasy, comic books, toys and video games. Of course, some of these will hit big and some will flop; a few unexpected surprises will emerge while other highly anticipated titles will fail to live up to their hype (many of these are also coming out in either converted or real 3-D -- a gimmick which might have its make-or-break moment this year as well). We've assembled a guide to 25 of the biggest geek movies coming out this year, along with the basics about each and how highly they rate on Parallel Universe's very own Geekometer. Take a look, make your own choices and let the moviegoing begin!
Want to know how your luck will hold before you step out the door? There are Web sites dedicated to everyday odds, scientists have published books on the subject, and a Web series crunches the numbers for those with a pressing need to know exactly where they stand. Click through this list of likelihoods to figure out whether you should run in fear or try your hand.
Like their policies, the fashion sense of the leaders of the free world has long been scrutinized. Just ask President Barack Obama, who was recently caught in a presidential-style first while on vacation. From George W. Bush to JFK, we take a look at unique presidential styles, past and present.
Whether you're into cowboys, ballerinas or sports, there are plenty of great movies in theaters near you. And there's more greatness to come. Check out these films that you must see in 2011.
The Miss America pageant is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and many former winners will be attending the festivities. We're taking a look all the way back to 1980 to find out what happened to the pageant queens.
Loyal TV viewers (and, heck, that's pretty much all of us) know that certain networks own certain nights for specific types of programming. For decades, ABC dominated Monday nights with "Monday Night Football" before... more moving it to sister station ESPN. FOX has had a lock on Sunday night animation for years now, and NBC spent decades with a foothold on Thursday nights and their highly rated comedies. Though the peacock network has lost some ratings ground on Thursdays in recent years (thanks, "CSI"!), their midweek comedy lineup is as strong as any it's ever had thanks to veteran hits like "The Office" and "30 Rock," as well as critically praised newer comedies like "Community" and "Parks and Recreation." Here's a look at some of that Thursday night comedy magic, both on NBC and elsewhere.
The return of "The Green Hornet" via the big screen also brings back one of the greatest sidekicks ever: Kato. , who is played by a Taiwanese musician in the new film, is certainly one of the greatest sidekicks ever created. But does he make our list of the top 10 fictional sidekicks of all time?
We see them grace the red carpet at premieres and award shows looking flawless, but celebs don't always walk around looking picture-perfect. Want proof? Keep clicking to see stars like Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox and more without makeup. Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian's fresh face shows off her impeccable complexion, high cheekbones and naturally plump lips. Megan Fox
Megan Fox goes incognito with no makeup and a baseball cap. Pamela Anderson
Even without makeup, Pamela Anderson's beautiful eyes and glowing smile shine through. Olivia Wilde
Damn you, Olivia Wilde, and your makeup-free gorgeousness. Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson braved the cold makeup-free on a recent Christmas shopping trip in New York City. She fared pretty well, but a little foundation would've been nice. Katie Holmes
After an intense workout, Katie Holmes leaves the gym glistening. Madonna
Anyone who looks as young and vibrant as Madonna at 52 is a lucky lady. Amanda Seyfried
With clear skin like hers, it's no wonder that Amanda Seyfried snagged a hot boyfriend like Ryan Phillippe. Rachel Bilson
Rachel Bilson's perfect brows, clear skin and pink pouty lips make it easy for her to go makeup-free and still look stunning. Rosario Dawson
Rosario Dawson's hair looked flawless after leaving a hair appointment, and despite not wearing any makeup, her face did too! Kourtney Kardashian
While Kourtney Kardashian has the natural beauty to go au natural, a little lipstick and eyeliner would make her look a little less washed out. Ashley Tisdale
If Ashley Tisdale filled in her eyebrows with pencil, it would really make her peepers pop. Tyra Banks
Supermodel Tyra Banks is obviously gorgeous, but we can't believe this CoverGirl model would leave the house without even a dab of concealer. Marcia Cross
A bit of bronzer and mascara is a quick fix for porcelain-skinned women like Marcia Cross. Jennifer Garner
Never one to cake on the makeup, Jennifer Garner can easily get by barefaced, especially with her full lips and beautiful complexion. Rosie O'Donnell
While Rosie O'Donnell's not a big stylista, a little foundation to even out her tone would polish her look. That said, getting gussied up with lipstick and blush every now and then wouldn't hurt.
That may surprise some of Mr. Hall's neighbors, who think that Dallas is often steamy enough. Mr. Hall says his sauna provides not only relaxation, but also a certain cachet with friends and colleagues. "We'll have clients over and instead of going some place for happy hour, we'll have a sauna, a couple beers," he says. "People think it's weird at first" but then are usually won over, he says. Saunas have been at the core of Finnish culture for thousands of years, a traditional toasty respite in a cold and snowy climate, according to the nonprofit North American Sauna Society, whose members are fans and merchants. More Americans are making space for sauna rooms, clearing out basements, converting closets and even partitioning off backyard sheds.
