Category: Pop Culture Essays
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More Than a Stuntman: The Evolution, Controversies, and Craft of Tom Cruise
When you think of Tom Cruise, your mind will likely wander to visuals of him hanging off a plane, jumping from Burj Khalifa, or the famous motorcycle cliff jump in Norway. Amongst all these death-defying daredevil stunts and massive box-office collections, it’s easy to forget that he is one of the best actors on the…
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The Jon Jones Saga: A Life of UFC Dominance, Chaos, and Unparalleled Highs
Whenever someone asks me who I think is the greatest athlete of all time, my mind immediately wanders to Jon Jones. While some might not agree, his record is second to none. But as much as I am in awe of his athletic prowess in the octagon, his life outside of it has been incredibly…
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The Rocky Balboa Phenomenon: An Essay on Real-World Impact
If you look up Rocky Balboa on your favorite search engine, you will discover that he is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the Rocky movie franchise. What it unsurprisingly fails to reveal is exactly how iconic the character is and how its impact extends far beyond movies or the countries in which…