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Nicolas Cage: leading man or character actor? Action hero or goofball comedian? Internet joke or one of the greatest actors of his generation? Beyond the gif bait and easy punchline, Nicolas Cage continually frustrates easy categorization or understanding. In National Treasure, pop culture writer Lindsay Gibb studies Nicolas Cage’s acting style and makes sense of the trajectory of his eclectic career. In the process, Gibb debunks the common claim that Cage makes bad choices.

"National Treasures" is a captivating podcast series exploring the lives of remarkable individuals from the Diaspora who have made significant contributions to the United Kingdom.Hosted and produced by Sumit Sharma (Breaking Atoms), each episode is a rich and evocative portrait of people who have overcome significant challenges, broken barriers, and become cherished icons within British society."National Treasures" is not just a collection of biographies; it is an immersive experience that weaves together personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and the broader societal contexts that have shaped...

The iconic actor best known for his role as Jim McDonald in Coronation Street, Lawson unveils a life as dramatic off-screen as his on-screen roles. In his own words, he recounts his shenanigans at boarding school, his experience of the Troubles in his native Northern Ireland, his time at drama school and his first acting roles–as well many boisterous nights out and a short-lived attempt to run an illicit club night in 1980s East London.