Released in 1973, The Exorcist is a landmark in horror cinema, known for its groundbreaking special effects, intense atmosphere, and psychological depth. Directed by William Friedkin and based on William Peter Blatty’s novel, the film explores the harrowing possession of a young…
Creator Leonard Freeman’s top notch police drama, Hawaii 5-0, was a successful long running television series that spanned from 1968-1980. The show is based on a fictional state police force headed by Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord). McGarrett would utter the classic phrase…
Quint is the gritty fictional character in Steven Spielberg’s film adaptation, Jaws (1975). A professional shark hunter, Quint, captained his charter boat the Orca and was hired by Chief Brody and ichthyologist, Hooper to catch a great white in the local waters…
Pulp was an English rock band formed in 1978 and was active until 2013. Spearheaded by founder and vocalist, Jarvis Cocker, they found chart topping success in the 1990s with “Common People” and “Sorted for E’s & Wizz”. Along with bands like…
Jessica 6 is a young woman living in a futuristic domed city where life ends at 30. Initially a believer in the system, she becomes disillusioned and joins the underground resistance known as the Sanctuary. Smart, compassionate, and brave, Jessica partners with…
Fine Young Cannibals (FYC) is a British pop rock band from Birmingham, England. The group consists of Roland Gift, Andy Cox, and David Steele. They first appeared with their 1985 self-titled debut album and followed up with the 1989 The Raw &…
David Chiang (姜大衛) is a popular Hong Kong martial arts actor and director of the 1970s and 1980s. Born in Shanghai, China in 1947, Chiang has appeared on over 100 films and television shows. Working for the Shaw Brothers Studios, his most…
Hong Kong’s popular singer, Frances Yip (葉麗儀), achieved international success during the 1980s-1990s. Known for the Cantopop music genre and other English pop music, she rose to fame with the recording of the song Shanghai Beach (上海灘) in 1980. This is also…
