The 100 Best Movies From the Last Century
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102 Years of Milestones in Women s History
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50 Actors Who Didn t Live to See Their Final Films
By Chris Compendio, Stacker News
On 2/19/21 at 6:30 PM EST
One of the sad truths of life is that people will leave the world far too soon. When an artist passes away, their work to come after carries a different aura to audiences and observers. Their art takes on a new life, and in a sense, continues their legacy beyond death. Whether they be painters, entertainers, or any other type of artist, the rest of their body of work becomes of interest, especially if they were a notable public figure.
In the world of Hollywood, several performers have died abruptly in the middle of their career, leaving one or more performances left for audiences to watch and take in. Watching their last films can be an eerie experience, and it is often bittersweet as anyone who has followed their filmography will reflect on their accomplishments and greatest performances. But worst of all, their last work may showcase the potential they had if they
61 Women Who Broke Barriers in the Music Industry
By Seth Berkman, Stacker
On 2/14/21 at 8:00 AM EST
The music industry is dominated by powerful women, whether that be the record-breaking albums coming from acts like Taylor Swift or glass-ceiling-shattering boardroom executives. Of course, the music industry was not always so welcoming to women recording artists. In the early 20th century, many women were barred from performing in certain venues. Others faced discrimination on the road, radio, and from record label executives and fellow male artists.
American music would not be as fruitful today without the pioneering work of women like Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin. Nina Simone and Marian Anderson used their voices not only to tantalize listeners, but to push for more equality during times when segregation was rampant throughout the country. These empowering voices from the past have resonated across generations to open up the doors for many of today s top acts, many o