Every now and then I hear the phrase "but it was based on a true story" used to argue a movie's worth.  Although I find this irrelevant to good storytelling, whether on screen or on pages, it strikes an interesting chord that movies based on true stories resonate more with an audience.

Eric Greitens' résumé reads more like fiction rather than the real-life story of a 37-year-old Missouri native.  The Heart and Fist serves as a memoir, he attended Duke University, then as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, helped lead the boxing team to a national title over Cambridge, and after his life in academia decided to become a U.

For 25 years, The Legend of Zelda series has fascinated gamers with memorable characters, visionary puzzles and rich environments with unique artistic style. It is widely regarded that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) redefined the way audiences experienced three dimensional gaming.

What happens when some of Broadway's biggest names team up with the likes of Stephen Spielberg and other Hollywood notables? You get a big budget show aimed at saving NBC's primetime slot, a show geared towards fans of "Glee" and "American Idol," a show with dramatic and juicy plotlines centered on the ups and downs of theater.

With Hollywood's award season well under way, big names like George Clooney (Ides of March) and Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia) seem to be leading the Oscars race, with others like Rooney Mara  (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) and Michelle Williams (Marilyn) getting much recognition.

I am a very big Michael Crichton fan. He was the first adult author I made a point to read, and he is a huge reason why I love literature  and writing so much. I am not embarrassed to say that I shed a few tears on November 4, 2008, when he died.

Having big names to headline the 1960s musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying definitely draws a huge audience, but does the show hold up to the hype? Harry Potter alum Daniel Radcliffe played the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch in the opening of the revival last year and for only a few weeks, "Glee"star Darren Criss took on the role of Finch.