As much as people have come to look at The Rock as more of a movie star, rather than an actor who plays characters that are different from how they are in real life. I have to say, when I look back at some of his older movies before he became one of the biggest and wealthiest stars in Hollywood. He actually seemed like he was trying to act as a character, rather than just being himself.

For example, this might not be the best but his acting in Fast Five was actually pretty great where he was a no nonsense field operative that takes his job seriously and seemed pretty intimidating. However, once we move forward and got the sixth movie he drops that character he developed and throws in more of his own personal traits into Hobbs. When you look at his character in the fifth and sixth movie, you really notice the differences. Especially in the Fast & Furious spin-off; Hobbs & Shaw!

I’m not saying that he seemed to have skills where he could play a variety of characters, but before he became super famous I felt like there was some potential in him where he could’ve really been a talented actor rather than just a movie star.

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Adult fans of Big Trouble in Little China, were you also obsessed with this film as a kid? + my autographed photo of Dennis Dun

Big Trouble in Little China is one of my absolute favorite movies of all time, and I was obsessed with this movie as a kid as well. Wondering if anyone else has a lifelong passion for this film. Also thought I’d share that in 1989, when I was 9, I wrote a fan letter to Dennis Dun, the actor who played Wang Chi. He was my favorite character in the movie and I thought he was really really cool. Somehow my dad was able to get the letter to him and he mailed me this high-quality photo with a personalized autograph. I was beyond thrilled when I got it.

Anyway, I think this film is timeless and can appeal to anyone regardless of age. I don't think anyone other than John Carpenter could've made this movie as good as it is. There’s just something about it that is so original and fun. All the characters are fantastic and it’s just a blast. I’d also like to point out that James Hong is so good as Lo Pan. One of the best villains of all time! For people who have loved this film since childhood, what has kept you drawn to this film after so many years?

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70 years ago today, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was released and turned Marilyn Monroe into a global superstar. Here's her iconic musical number from it, "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend".

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