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Annette Bening Was Originally Cast As Catwoman In Tim Burton’s Batman Returns

Annette Bening Was Originally Cast As Catwoman In Tim Burton’s Batman Returns

In the wake of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy and Matt Reeves' "The Batman," we've all become accustomed to a serious and brooding take on the Dark Knight. But back in 1988, audiences generally still thought of Batman as Adam West's cartoonish, shark-fighting scamp. Once Warner Bros. gave​ Tim Burton free rein over the character in the late-'80s, however, things began to shift dramatically. Suddenly, the Caped Crusader was dark and brooding again and everyone seemed to pay attention.1989's "Batman" was a mega-hit, smashing records with its $40 million opening weekend, grossing over $400 million worldwide, and even sparking some...

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How To Make Your Skin Look Better Overnight (Yes, Really)

How To Make Your Skin Look Better Overnight (Yes, Really)

As much as I love the Law of Attraction, my crystals, and positive thinking, I haven’t quite willed clear skin into existence yet. I’ll stand in the mirror telling my skin it’s beautiful and clear and strong all night, and I’ll still wake up with those same zits on my face. While there are tons of products on the market that promise rejuvenated skin—we’re looking at you, retinol—those results can take weeks to months to even notice, so what are you to do if you want better skin, like, tomorrow? When I’ve got a date, a special occasion, or an...

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Cillian Murphy Was 'Alarmed' By The Style Of His Signature Peaky Blinders Haircut

Cillian Murphy Was 'Alarmed' By The Style Of His Signature Peaky Blinders Haircut

Steven Knight's "Peaky Blinders" has given birth to a cultural phenomenon of its own, placing Birmingham into the minds of millions of admirers around the world. And while there's plenty to love about the period crime drama in terms of its acting and writing, the way its characters dress is, of course, a key part of its appeal. Star Cillian Murphy and his on-screen brothers wear three-piece tweed suits with flat caps that only grow more fashionable with every passing year — not to mention their haircuts, which have had fans going gaga ever since the show kicked off in...

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EXCL: How did a former World Cup star end up on the streets of London?

EXCL: How did a former World Cup star end up on the streets of London?

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: Paul James holds out his woolly red hat and the man in the suit drops three coins into its depths before disappearing inside Embankment Station.

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While double-digit price increases are likely a thing of the past, buyers need to consider some more strategic approaches to make the most of Summit County real estate

While double-digit price increases are likely a thing of the past, buyers need to consider some more strategic approaches to make the most of Summit County real estate

With real estate markets across the United States beginning to cool after the nearly out-of-control frenzy of the post-Covid period, buyers may wonder if the situation in mountain communities like Summit County is also starting to stabilize. According to Debbie Nelson and Ned Walley of Silverthorne’s Nelson Walley Real Estate, the local market remains a challenging environment, but stress that a mix of flexible financing options and expert assistance can still help land the right property. The good news for buyers, Nelson says, is that the cascading growth of prices seems to have peaked in May, though average prices are...

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