Brats, the new documentary film from ABC News Studio (premiering Thursday on Hulu), is a must-watch for the Gen X crowd that knows its John Benders from its Duckie Dales.
Back in the spring of 1985, New York Magazine writer David Blum set out to pen a profile of Emilio Estevez. But when the buzz for St. Elmo’s Fire caught, well, fire, that feature blew up into a cover story that infamously christened Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore et al “Hollywood’s Brat Pack.”
More from TVLineAndrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore and Others Revisit ‘Brat Pack’ Ignominy in Hulu...
Back in the spring of 1985, New York Magazine writer David Blum set out to pen a profile of Emilio Estevez. But when the buzz for St. Elmo’s Fire caught, well, fire, that feature blew up into a cover story that infamously christened Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore et al “Hollywood’s Brat Pack.”
More from TVLineAndrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore and Others Revisit ‘Brat Pack’ Ignominy in Hulu...
- 6/13/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The 2024 Tribeca Festival kicked off June 5 with the world premiere of the documentary Diane Furstenberg: Woman In Charge, launching the 12-day New York-set fest that features narrative and documentary competitions as well as a slew of A-list panels that always seem to make news.
Among the 108 feature films in this year’s lineup includes world premieres of movies starring Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone, Elizabeth Banks, Naomie Harris and Jenna Ortega to name a few. In addition to Furstenberg, high profile documentaries include Brats, Andrew McCarthy’s look back at the Brat Pack, and ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!, about South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone restoring an iconic Colorado restaurant.
Check out Deadline’s reviews from the festival, and keep checking back as new titles are added. Click on the film’s title to read our full review.
Brats ‘Brats’
Section: Spotlight
Directors: Andrew McCarthy
With: Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy,...
Among the 108 feature films in this year’s lineup includes world premieres of movies starring Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone, Elizabeth Banks, Naomie Harris and Jenna Ortega to name a few. In addition to Furstenberg, high profile documentaries include Brats, Andrew McCarthy’s look back at the Brat Pack, and ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!, about South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone restoring an iconic Colorado restaurant.
Check out Deadline’s reviews from the festival, and keep checking back as new titles are added. Click on the film’s title to read our full review.
Brats ‘Brats’
Section: Spotlight
Directors: Andrew McCarthy
With: Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Valerie Complex, Damon Wise and Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
In June 1985, a young group of talented actors was ready to take the world by storm as the release of Joel Schumacher‘s “St. Elmo’s Fire” approached. Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, and Demi Moore had already done fine work in other films both together and apart, but “St. Elmo’s Fire” was the best showcase any of them had ever gotten, in an era when youth movies were better and more numerous than they had ever been before. Nothing stood in the way of their becoming the next generation of great American screen actors — except for a New York magazine writer named David Blum.
Blum spent a night out with Estevez and several of his friends for what was supposed to be a simple profile of the actor but turned into a cover story in which the journalist dubbed the entire group the “Brat Pack...
Blum spent a night out with Estevez and several of his friends for what was supposed to be a simple profile of the actor but turned into a cover story in which the journalist dubbed the entire group the “Brat Pack...
- 6/12/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
In the 1980s, a group of young actors gained popularity through a collection of coming-of-age movies that became classics.
These movies have aged like fine wine, immortalizing the group forever as teen idols despite the passing of decades.
Who are these infamous actors, and why do we love them so?
Fans call them the Brat Pack, a group of eight -- five males and three females.
While the world adored the Brats, the group hated the association with the name and each other.
Related: 21 Cult TV Shows We'll Never Get Over
Who Is the Brat Pack?
These days, fans consider the Brat Pack to be a group of popular '80s actors who appeared in most of the movies made at the time.
The men in the group include Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy, and Anthony Michael Hall.
And rounding out the group are powerhouse female leads Molly Ringwald,...
These movies have aged like fine wine, immortalizing the group forever as teen idols despite the passing of decades.
Who are these infamous actors, and why do we love them so?
Fans call them the Brat Pack, a group of eight -- five males and three females.
While the world adored the Brats, the group hated the association with the name and each other.
Related: 21 Cult TV Shows We'll Never Get Over
Who Is the Brat Pack?
These days, fans consider the Brat Pack to be a group of popular '80s actors who appeared in most of the movies made at the time.
The men in the group include Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy, and Anthony Michael Hall.
And rounding out the group are powerhouse female leads Molly Ringwald,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
The Mediterrane Film Festival announced its complete program ahead of its second edition, taking place in Malta’s capital of Valetta from June 22-30. New titles selected include recent Cannes highlights in Coralie Fargeat’s Demi Moore-led body horror “The Substance” and Roberto Minvervini’s “The Damned,” which join previously announced films like Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Kinds of Kindness” and Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw The TV Glow.”
Further program additions include Mahdi Fleifel’s Directors’ Fortnight standout “To a Land Unknown,” which Variety labeled “a confident, angry, fully-realized drama,” and Truong Minh Quy’s Un Certain Regard breakout “Viet and Nam.” An extended version of the Malta-shot “Jurassic World: Dominion” will play as part of the Malta Expanded strand, while on the retrospective end of the program, the festival will honor David Bowie with screenings of Nicolas Roeg’s “The Man Who Fell to Earth” and Lisa Azuelos’s “My Way,...
Further program additions include Mahdi Fleifel’s Directors’ Fortnight standout “To a Land Unknown,” which Variety labeled “a confident, angry, fully-realized drama,” and Truong Minh Quy’s Un Certain Regard breakout “Viet and Nam.” An extended version of the Malta-shot “Jurassic World: Dominion” will play as part of the Malta Expanded strand, while on the retrospective end of the program, the festival will honor David Bowie with screenings of Nicolas Roeg’s “The Man Who Fell to Earth” and Lisa Azuelos’s “My Way,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Rafa Sales Ross
- Variety Film + TV
New York – It’s the middle of the 23rd Tribeca Film Festival and the narrative feature films … with an emphasis on the independent … are in competition. Themes of transition are strong in this year’s line-up, as story tellers have emerged from the pandemic years, and the reflections thereafter.
The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by Web3 tech company Okx, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, VR, gaming, music, and online work. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is a platform for creative expression and immersive entertainment.
’Adult Best Friends’ at 23rd Tribeca Film Fest
Photo credit: TribecaFilm.com
Capsule Reviews, 2024 Tribeca Film Festival
Adult Best Friends At 32 years old, two female best friends are going in different directions … one toward marriage/domesticity and one desiring to keep the familiar party going. Can there friendship survive?
Capsule Review: This dramatic confrontation is also achingly funny.
The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by Web3 tech company Okx, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, VR, gaming, music, and online work. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is a platform for creative expression and immersive entertainment.
’Adult Best Friends’ at 23rd Tribeca Film Fest
Photo credit: TribecaFilm.com
Capsule Reviews, 2024 Tribeca Film Festival
Adult Best Friends At 32 years old, two female best friends are going in different directions … one toward marriage/domesticity and one desiring to keep the familiar party going. Can there friendship survive?
Capsule Review: This dramatic confrontation is also achingly funny.
- 6/12/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Actor Andrew McCarthy’s documentary looks at his time in 80s Hollywood and the pitfalls of living underneath a label
If you’ve ever affectionately referred to Andrew McCarthy and his acting cohort as “the Brat Pack”, just know that they hated that label, which was coined in an infamous and arguably dismissive New York Magazine cover story. That’s what his new documentary, Brats, lays out before turning into something else: an opportunity for McCarthy to catch up with the audience and embrace how the term Brat Pack embalmed them in a seismic and precious pop-cultural moment.
Brats is a personal journey, with camera in tow, for the actor who played the gentle but daft heartthrob opposite Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink and the forlorn one in the brattiest ensemble of them all, St Elmo’s Fire. The audience rides shotgun as McCarthy reunites with fellow Brat Packers like Emilio Estevez,...
If you’ve ever affectionately referred to Andrew McCarthy and his acting cohort as “the Brat Pack”, just know that they hated that label, which was coined in an infamous and arguably dismissive New York Magazine cover story. That’s what his new documentary, Brats, lays out before turning into something else: an opportunity for McCarthy to catch up with the audience and embrace how the term Brat Pack embalmed them in a seismic and precious pop-cultural moment.
Brats is a personal journey, with camera in tow, for the actor who played the gentle but daft heartthrob opposite Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink and the forlorn one in the brattiest ensemble of them all, St Elmo’s Fire. The audience rides shotgun as McCarthy reunites with fellow Brat Packers like Emilio Estevez,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Radheyan Simonpillai
- The Guardian - Film News
In a nostalgic gathering in New York City, the Brat Pack reconvened for one night at the Tribeca Film Festival to support Andrew McCarthy. Iconic actors from films like St. Elmo’s Fire, The Breakfast Club, and Sixteen Candles attended the premiere of McCarthy’s new documentary, Brats. The event took place on June 7 at the Okx Theater, marking a significant reunion for these 1980s stars. Among those present were Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Jon Cryer, and Howie Deutch, who came out to show their support for McCarthy, 61. The group, known for their remarkable on-screen camaraderie and chemistry, posed together...
- 6/12/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
“Is it a gift or is it not a gift that you can only play the age you are?”
It’s a rhetorical question Diane Lane asks — but doesn’t pretend to have the answer to — and also a thought she embraces.
“I am grateful for it,” she says. “And I’m optimistic that I’m at the right age to play some interesting people.”
Interesting is one of the many things that could be said about Slim Keith. In FX’s “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” Lane plays the real-life socialite, who was among the women that acclaimed novelist Truman Capote collected like prized confidantes in the 1960s, before using the secrets they entrusted to him as thinly veiled material for his final unfinished novel, “Answered Prayers.”
A California native, Keith was the pinnacle of elite society and style in the mid-20th century. She was a force in...
It’s a rhetorical question Diane Lane asks — but doesn’t pretend to have the answer to — and also a thought she embraces.
“I am grateful for it,” she says. “And I’m optimistic that I’m at the right age to play some interesting people.”
Interesting is one of the many things that could be said about Slim Keith. In FX’s “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” Lane plays the real-life socialite, who was among the women that acclaimed novelist Truman Capote collected like prized confidantes in the 1960s, before using the secrets they entrusted to him as thinly veiled material for his final unfinished novel, “Answered Prayers.”
A California native, Keith was the pinnacle of elite society and style in the mid-20th century. She was a force in...
- 6/11/2024
- by Hunter Ingram
- Variety Film + TV
In 1985, journalist David Blum applied the title "Brat Pack" to a group of young actors, including several stars of the then-new movie The Breakfast Club.
Since then, speculation has been that the Brat Pack was just a media ploy.
Was it, and how close was the group?
The Basis For the Naming of the Brat Pack
The Brat Pack was named when Journalist David Blum was assigned to interview Emilio Estevez for New York Magazine in 1985.
Emilio invited him out for an evening with Emilio and his friends.
Related: The Controversial Origins of the Brat Pack
Those friends were Rob Lowe and Judd Nelson, who were hanging out with Emilio at the Hard Rock Cafe on a Thursday evening just ahead of the premiere of St. Elmo's Fire (1985).
Blum then turned his article into a mostly unfavorable review of several Hollywood actors, grouping them as the "Brat Pack," a name...
Since then, speculation has been that the Brat Pack was just a media ploy.
Was it, and how close was the group?
The Basis For the Naming of the Brat Pack
The Brat Pack was named when Journalist David Blum was assigned to interview Emilio Estevez for New York Magazine in 1985.
Emilio invited him out for an evening with Emilio and his friends.
Related: The Controversial Origins of the Brat Pack
Those friends were Rob Lowe and Judd Nelson, who were hanging out with Emilio at the Hard Rock Cafe on a Thursday evening just ahead of the premiere of St. Elmo's Fire (1985).
Blum then turned his article into a mostly unfavorable review of several Hollywood actors, grouping them as the "Brat Pack," a name...
- 6/11/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
During a bit of small talk, an anonymous cashier mishears director Andrew McCarthy’s explanation of the project he’s working on: “The Rat Pack?” The Brat Pack, McCarthy corrects. “That sounds familiar,” replies the younger man in the polite tone of someone who has no idea what you’re talking about.
It’s a throwaway moment in the film, but one that gets at the good-natured humility that makes the whole thing tick. The marketable hook of Brats is that it’s a documentary about the (in)famous 1980s young Hollywood cohort, helmed by one of its own. What makes it truly compelling, however, is its willingness to step outside that perspective and reconsider the phenomenon from a broader context with the wisdom of age.
At first, Brats feels like watching a man poke at his own bruises. “I’d lost control of the narrative of my career,” McCarthy...
It’s a throwaway moment in the film, but one that gets at the good-natured humility that makes the whole thing tick. The marketable hook of Brats is that it’s a documentary about the (in)famous 1980s young Hollywood cohort, helmed by one of its own. What makes it truly compelling, however, is its willingness to step outside that perspective and reconsider the phenomenon from a broader context with the wisdom of age.
At first, Brats feels like watching a man poke at his own bruises. “I’d lost control of the narrative of my career,” McCarthy...
- 6/11/2024
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Edinburgh Film Festival’s Midnight Madness strand will close with the body horror The Substance, starring Demi Moore.
Still riding the wave of a nine-minute standing ovation in Cannes, Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance also features Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid in a thriller that doubles as a ruthless satire on female body standards and the toxic beauty myth.
The U.K. premiere of The Substance will screen at Eiff on Aug. 20, with further theatrical release details to be announced by Mubi soon. The full program for the event, taking place Aug. 15-20, will launch on July 10.
Paul Ridd, Eiff director, said: “Having experienced the legendary Midnight Madness premiere of Coralie Fargeat’s ferocious debut Revenge at Toronto a few years back, I am truly honored that our first ever Midnight Madness strand at Eiff will close out with her wildly entertaining second film The Substance. Hard to describe this masterpiece,...
Still riding the wave of a nine-minute standing ovation in Cannes, Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance also features Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid in a thriller that doubles as a ruthless satire on female body standards and the toxic beauty myth.
The U.K. premiere of The Substance will screen at Eiff on Aug. 20, with further theatrical release details to be announced by Mubi soon. The full program for the event, taking place Aug. 15-20, will launch on July 10.
Paul Ridd, Eiff director, said: “Having experienced the legendary Midnight Madness premiere of Coralie Fargeat’s ferocious debut Revenge at Toronto a few years back, I am truly honored that our first ever Midnight Madness strand at Eiff will close out with her wildly entertaining second film The Substance. Hard to describe this masterpiece,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance – one of the breakout films of this year’s Cannes Film Festival – will close the new Midnight Madness strand at this year’s Edinburgh Film Festival [Eiff].
The ambitious body horror stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid and is billed as a “ruthless satire on female body standards and the toxic beauty myth.”
The Eiff screening will serve as the film’s UK premiere. Mubi will release the film in the UK at a later date.
Eiff’s brand new Midnight Madness strand will run throughout the festival in August. The festival recently announced a special Midnight Madness preview screening of Chris Nash’s arthouse slasher In A Violent Nature on Thursday, July 11 at the Cameo Cinema. The full Eiff programme will launch on Wednesday, July 10, with tickets going on sale on Thursday, July 11.
“Having experienced the legendary Midnight Madness premiere of Coralie Fargeat...
The ambitious body horror stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid and is billed as a “ruthless satire on female body standards and the toxic beauty myth.”
The Eiff screening will serve as the film’s UK premiere. Mubi will release the film in the UK at a later date.
Eiff’s brand new Midnight Madness strand will run throughout the festival in August. The festival recently announced a special Midnight Madness preview screening of Chris Nash’s arthouse slasher In A Violent Nature on Thursday, July 11 at the Cameo Cinema. The full Eiff programme will launch on Wednesday, July 10, with tickets going on sale on Thursday, July 11.
“Having experienced the legendary Midnight Madness premiere of Coralie Fargeat...
- 6/11/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Andrew McCarthy’s first documentary film, Brats, explores his deep-seated displeasure with the Brat Pack label that defined not just his career but a generation of young Hollywood actors. While there may be an expectation for an inside scoop, the film leans more towards a reflective passion project. McCarthy begins by frankly stating, We were who you wanted to hang with, who you envied, who you wanted to party with. This includes fellow stars like Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, and Rob Lowe. The term Brat Pack, coined in a 1985 New York Magazine article by...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Some movies and actors stick with you through the decades, leaving you with random moments of nostalgia that can occur at any time.
While the '80s have different levels of fame, perhaps the greatest gift it gave was The Brat Pack, a group of young, up-and-coming actors often seen on film together and occasionally off-screen.
What actors belong to the group varies by who you ask. Some people consider the members to be those listed by reporter David Blum in his now infamous 1985 article in the New York Magazine.
But 1980s Brat Pack fans have their own list of eight core members we grew up watching act together. It started with The Breakfast Club and then St. Elmo's Fire.
Now, they're on some of our favorite movies and series. But regardless of what they do, they're often still associated with belonging to the Brat Pack.
Related: Quit Your Day...
While the '80s have different levels of fame, perhaps the greatest gift it gave was The Brat Pack, a group of young, up-and-coming actors often seen on film together and occasionally off-screen.
What actors belong to the group varies by who you ask. Some people consider the members to be those listed by reporter David Blum in his now infamous 1985 article in the New York Magazine.
But 1980s Brat Pack fans have their own list of eight core members we grew up watching act together. It started with The Breakfast Club and then St. Elmo's Fire.
Now, they're on some of our favorite movies and series. But regardless of what they do, they're often still associated with belonging to the Brat Pack.
Related: Quit Your Day...
- 6/10/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
“Feud: Bette and Joan” took the Emmys by storm in 2017, with the first season of the Ryan Murphy anthology show receiving rave reviews for its depiction of the rivalry between actresses Bette Davis (Susan Sarandon) and Joan Crawford (Jessica Lange).
Season two will hope to match that Emmy success (more on that later) with its portrayal of Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) and his falling out with a group of New York high society socialites known as the Swans. Capote wrote a fictionalized account of the Swans’ dramatic lives, leading to the Swans vowing revenge for betraying their confidence.
The glossy show is typically gorgeous, scandalous, and theatrical while the performances are all top-drawer. Hollander dazzles in the lead role as Capote, which is no mean feat considering the late, great Philip Seymour-Hoffman won the Best Actor Oscar for his turn as Capote in 2005’s “Capote”). Meanwhile, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane,...
Season two will hope to match that Emmy success (more on that later) with its portrayal of Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) and his falling out with a group of New York high society socialites known as the Swans. Capote wrote a fictionalized account of the Swans’ dramatic lives, leading to the Swans vowing revenge for betraying their confidence.
The glossy show is typically gorgeous, scandalous, and theatrical while the performances are all top-drawer. Hollander dazzles in the lead role as Capote, which is no mean feat considering the late, great Philip Seymour-Hoffman won the Best Actor Oscar for his turn as Capote in 2005’s “Capote”). Meanwhile, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The Academy Museum will host its fourth annual star-studded gala on Oct. 19, this year honoring Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno and Quentin Tarantino.
The fundraising event will celebrate the museum’s third anniversary and help raise funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives and public programming. Mescal will receive the Vantage Award, honoring an emerging artist or scholar who is helping to contextualize and challenge dominant narratives around cinema; Moreno the Icon Award, celebrating an artist whose career has had a significant global cultural impact; and Tarantino the Luminary Award, given to an artist whose singular contributions have expanded the creative possibilities of cinema.
Supported by Rolex, the official watch partner and founding supporter of the Academy Museum, the gala is being co-chaired by Dr. Eric Esrailian, Salma Hayek Pinault, Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria and Tyler Perry.
“The Academy Museum Gala celebrates the power, global impact, and indelible importance of cinema,...
The fundraising event will celebrate the museum’s third anniversary and help raise funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives and public programming. Mescal will receive the Vantage Award, honoring an emerging artist or scholar who is helping to contextualize and challenge dominant narratives around cinema; Moreno the Icon Award, celebrating an artist whose career has had a significant global cultural impact; and Tarantino the Luminary Award, given to an artist whose singular contributions have expanded the creative possibilities of cinema.
Supported by Rolex, the official watch partner and founding supporter of the Academy Museum, the gala is being co-chaired by Dr. Eric Esrailian, Salma Hayek Pinault, Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria and Tyler Perry.
“The Academy Museum Gala celebrates the power, global impact, and indelible importance of cinema,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paul Mescal, Quentin Tarantino and Rita Moreno will be honored at the fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala. Co-chairs for the event are Dr. Eric Esrailian, Salma Hayek Pinault, Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria and Tyler Perry. The gala will be held on Oct. 19 at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles.
The three awards presented at this year’s Academy Museum Gala display the museum’s goal of advancing the understanding, celebration and preservation of film and challenge narratives. Mescal will be presented with the Vantage Award, which honors an emerging artist who is contributing to contextualizing and challenging dominant narratives in film. Moreno will be presented with the Icon Award, which celebrates artists whose career has had a remarkable impact around the world. Tarantino will be honored with the Luminary Award, which is awarded to an artists whose work has expanded creative possibilities in cinema.
“The Academy Museum Gala celebrates the power,...
The three awards presented at this year’s Academy Museum Gala display the museum’s goal of advancing the understanding, celebration and preservation of film and challenge narratives. Mescal will be presented with the Vantage Award, which honors an emerging artist who is contributing to contextualizing and challenging dominant narratives in film. Moreno will be presented with the Icon Award, which celebrates artists whose career has had a remarkable impact around the world. Tarantino will be honored with the Luminary Award, which is awarded to an artists whose work has expanded creative possibilities in cinema.
“The Academy Museum Gala celebrates the power,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Hugo Diego Garcia, Phillip Schurer, Joseph Balderrama, Oscar Lesage, Gore Abrams, Matthew Géczy | Written and Directed by Coralie Fargeat
Writer-director Coralie Fargeat follows her acclaimed 2017 debut Revenge with this delicious body-horror starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. Provocative, shocking and shot through with blacker-than-black humour, The Substance is one of the best films of the year.
Moore plays Elisabeth Sparkle, a former Hollywood A-lister who now hosts an aerobics show on TV called Sparkle Your Life. When her slimy boss Harvey (Dennis Quaid) casually fires her for being too old, she’s tempted by a hush-hush body enhancement treatment known as The Substance, something she’s quietly offered by a stranger, who hands her a card with a number on it.
However, the treatment comes with a catch – after injecting herself with the substance, Elisabeth will be replaced by a younger clone of...
Writer-director Coralie Fargeat follows her acclaimed 2017 debut Revenge with this delicious body-horror starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. Provocative, shocking and shot through with blacker-than-black humour, The Substance is one of the best films of the year.
Moore plays Elisabeth Sparkle, a former Hollywood A-lister who now hosts an aerobics show on TV called Sparkle Your Life. When her slimy boss Harvey (Dennis Quaid) casually fires her for being too old, she’s tempted by a hush-hush body enhancement treatment known as The Substance, something she’s quietly offered by a stranger, who hands her a card with a number on it.
However, the treatment comes with a catch – after injecting herself with the substance, Elisabeth will be replaced by a younger clone of...
- 6/10/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
The 2024 Academy Museum Gala is set to honor a pair of Hollywood icons and one rising star.
Quentin Tarantino, Paul Mescal, and Rita Moreno will be feted for the fourth-annual awards ceremony, taking place October 19. The annual fundraising gala benefits the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and raises funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming, including screenings, K–12 programs, and access initiatives in service of the public and the local community of Los Angeles.
“Gladiator 2” star Mescal will be celebrated with the Vantage Award, which honors an emerging artist or scholar who is helping to contextualize and challenge dominant narratives around cinema. Oscar winner Tarantino is set to receive the Luminary Award, which is given to an artist whose singular contributions have expanded the creative possibilities of cinema. “West Side Story” actress Moreno will be awarded the Icon Award, celebrating an artist whose career has had a significant global cultural impact.
Quentin Tarantino, Paul Mescal, and Rita Moreno will be feted for the fourth-annual awards ceremony, taking place October 19. The annual fundraising gala benefits the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and raises funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming, including screenings, K–12 programs, and access initiatives in service of the public and the local community of Los Angeles.
“Gladiator 2” star Mescal will be celebrated with the Vantage Award, which honors an emerging artist or scholar who is helping to contextualize and challenge dominant narratives around cinema. Oscar winner Tarantino is set to receive the Luminary Award, which is given to an artist whose singular contributions have expanded the creative possibilities of cinema. “West Side Story” actress Moreno will be awarded the Icon Award, celebrating an artist whose career has had a significant global cultural impact.
- 6/10/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
New York – The first weekend of the 23rd Tribeca Film Festival made all the right Red Carpet moves with the Opening Night featuring Diane Furstenberg, the “Brat Pack” doc director Andrew McCarthy on Friday, and legendary rocker Steven Van Zandt on Saturday. For all information, Click Tribeca 2024.
The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by Web3 tech company Okx, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, VR, gaming, music, and online work. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is a platform for creative expression and immersive entertainment.
23rd Edition: June 5th-16th, 2024
Photo credit: TribecaFilm.com
Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge was the Opening Night Film on June 5th, 2024, and besides the title honoree the Red Carpet included Gayle King, Ariana Huffington and Festival Co-Founder Jane Rosenthal. Brats is directed by former Brat Packer Andrew McCarthy and he was joined by Ally Sheedy,...
The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by Web3 tech company Okx, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, VR, gaming, music, and online work. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is a platform for creative expression and immersive entertainment.
23rd Edition: June 5th-16th, 2024
Photo credit: TribecaFilm.com
Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge was the Opening Night Film on June 5th, 2024, and besides the title honoree the Red Carpet included Gayle King, Ariana Huffington and Festival Co-Founder Jane Rosenthal. Brats is directed by former Brat Packer Andrew McCarthy and he was joined by Ally Sheedy,...
- 6/10/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
2024 TCA Winter Press Tour – ABC Winter TCA Press Tour panels featured in-person Q&As with the stars and executive producers of new and returning series on Saturday, Feb. 10. (Disney/PictureGroup)
Andrew McCarthy The handsome and talented Andrew McCarthy, who made his name in the 1980s with hits like Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo’s Fire, used to reject the nickname “Brat Pack”. He’s now, however, celebrating that era with a new documentary called Brats. While McCarthy’s autobiography, Brat: An ’80s Story, focused on his own experiences, Brats examines the wider effects of the Brat Pack phenomenon on the lives and professions of its participants. The film promises an inside look at this renowned ensemble with interviews with Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Lea Thompson, and Jon Cryer. While promoting the film McCarthy shared the emotional journey behind creating the documentary. (Click on the media bar...
Andrew McCarthy The handsome and talented Andrew McCarthy, who made his name in the 1980s with hits like Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo’s Fire, used to reject the nickname “Brat Pack”. He’s now, however, celebrating that era with a new documentary called Brats. While McCarthy’s autobiography, Brat: An ’80s Story, focused on his own experiences, Brats examines the wider effects of the Brat Pack phenomenon on the lives and professions of its participants. The film promises an inside look at this renowned ensemble with interviews with Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Lea Thompson, and Jon Cryer. While promoting the film McCarthy shared the emotional journey behind creating the documentary. (Click on the media bar...
- 6/10/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The Brat Pack has been through a lot, but time has only strengthened their offscreen friendships.
While discussing Andrew McCarthy’s new Brats documentary at its Tribeca Film Festival premiere on Friday, Jon Cryer had some less-than-fond memories of his Pretty in Pink (1986) co-star.
“When we made Pretty in Pink, we didn’t get along because he was a d***,” said Cryer on a panel Friday with McCarthy, Ally Sheedy, and Demi Moore, according to Entertainment Weekly.
McCarthy admitted to Cryer, “That’s very true,” as Moore disagreed. “Well I didn’t think he was a d***,” she said.
“Well he wasn’t a d*** to you,” Cryer quipped to Moore, whom he dated while working on their 1984 movie, No Small Affair.
Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy in ‘Pretty in Pink’
Not talking out of school here, btw, he was sitting two feet away when I said this.
While discussing Andrew McCarthy’s new Brats documentary at its Tribeca Film Festival premiere on Friday, Jon Cryer had some less-than-fond memories of his Pretty in Pink (1986) co-star.
“When we made Pretty in Pink, we didn’t get along because he was a d***,” said Cryer on a panel Friday with McCarthy, Ally Sheedy, and Demi Moore, according to Entertainment Weekly.
McCarthy admitted to Cryer, “That’s very true,” as Moore disagreed. “Well I didn’t think he was a d***,” she said.
“Well he wasn’t a d*** to you,” Cryer quipped to Moore, whom he dated while working on their 1984 movie, No Small Affair.
Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy in ‘Pretty in Pink’
Not talking out of school here, btw, he was sitting two feet away when I said this.
- 6/9/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Andrew McCarthy’s upcoming documentary Brats has reunited some of the 1980s’ popular Brat Pack members. The Emmy-winning actor Jon Cryer, who shared that he never considered himself to be a member of the group, does not have pleasant memories of working with one of its members.
Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, and Jon Cryer in Pretty in Pink | Credit: Paramount
Cryer and McCarthy shared the screen as rivals Duckie and Blane, respectively, in the 1986 film Pretty in Pink. However, despite initial tensions between the co-stars, they have since reconciled, resolving any past animosity.
Jon Cryer Reflected on His Feud With The Brat Pack Member
Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy shared the screen with Molly Ringwald in the 1986 romantic comedy Pretty in Pink. However, similar to their on-screen characters, the duo also had a hard time getting along off-camera as well, as the Two and a Half Men star recalled during an appearance on The View.
Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, and Jon Cryer in Pretty in Pink | Credit: Paramount
Cryer and McCarthy shared the screen as rivals Duckie and Blane, respectively, in the 1986 film Pretty in Pink. However, despite initial tensions between the co-stars, they have since reconciled, resolving any past animosity.
Jon Cryer Reflected on His Feud With The Brat Pack Member
Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy shared the screen with Molly Ringwald in the 1986 romantic comedy Pretty in Pink. However, similar to their on-screen characters, the duo also had a hard time getting along off-camera as well, as the Two and a Half Men star recalled during an appearance on The View.
- 6/9/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone became a sensation with its first season in 2018 and has gone on to reignite the Western genre in a big way. With Kevin Costner as the lead, the series delved into the dynamics between the Dutton family, the secrets that lurk between individual members, and trying to prevent potential invasions onto their Yellowstone ranch.
Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone | Paramount+
The series is about to end with the fifth season, and the remaining episodes of the season are currently being filmed. Despite the show being acclaimed by many, there have been some plot holes and unresolved storylines that haven’t been addressed. With this and the troubled production of season 5, fans feel that they are not going to get all the answers by the time season 5 ends.
Fans Are Still Angered By Yellowstone‘s Plot Holes Despite Its Great Appeal
Jamie and Beth’s...
Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone | Paramount+
The series is about to end with the fifth season, and the remaining episodes of the season are currently being filmed. Despite the show being acclaimed by many, there have been some plot holes and unresolved storylines that haven’t been addressed. With this and the troubled production of season 5, fans feel that they are not going to get all the answers by the time season 5 ends.
Fans Are Still Angered By Yellowstone‘s Plot Holes Despite Its Great Appeal
Jamie and Beth’s...
- 6/9/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jon Cryer has opened up about his past relationship with Demi Moore, revealing he was unaware of her drug addiction while they were dating. The pair starred together in the 1984 film No Small Affair, and it was during this time that they briefly dated. Cryer recalls how their tryst ended fairly quickly, and he didn’t realize Moore was using drugs until about two weeks before the film wrapped. He describes her as having a charismatic spark that completely fooled him. Demi knew everyone in town and came off as super charming while dealing with her own set of demons,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Bad Boys Franchise Ranked On Rotten Tomatoes: Here’s How Ride Or Die Stands Out. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is expected to crush the industry’s expectations and pass out with flying colors on its debut weekend. The film hit the screens this Friday, and before the weekend box office results are out, let us check where the Bad Boys films starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led franchise has earned more than $838 million at the worldwide box office. The films might not have been critically acclaimed, but audiences love them anyway. Scroll below for more.
The first film in the Bad Boys franchise was released in 1995. The third one came out over one and a half decades later, in 2020. The fourth installment was supposed to be released earlier, but its development was halted because of...
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is expected to crush the industry’s expectations and pass out with flying colors on its debut weekend. The film hit the screens this Friday, and before the weekend box office results are out, let us check where the Bad Boys films starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led franchise has earned more than $838 million at the worldwide box office. The films might not have been critically acclaimed, but audiences love them anyway. Scroll below for more.
The first film in the Bad Boys franchise was released in 1995. The third one came out over one and a half decades later, in 2020. The fourth installment was supposed to be released earlier, but its development was halted because of...
- 6/9/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Cast Ranked By Net Worth: From Chris Hemsworth To Anya Taylor Joy Find Out Who Earns How Much! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
George Miller’s latest Mad Max installment, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is running at the theatres led by Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy. The film has been underperforming at the box office, and we have to wait and see how much the movie manages to collect during its entire run in cinemas.
In supporting roles, the film features Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones, and Hemsworth’s wife, Elsa Pataky. They have all earned their places in the entertainment industry, but how much fortune have they amassed? Scroll below to find out.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the fifth film in George Miller’s Mad Max franchise, which is actually a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road...
George Miller’s latest Mad Max installment, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is running at the theatres led by Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy. The film has been underperforming at the box office, and we have to wait and see how much the movie manages to collect during its entire run in cinemas.
In supporting roles, the film features Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones, and Hemsworth’s wife, Elsa Pataky. They have all earned their places in the entertainment industry, but how much fortune have they amassed? Scroll below to find out.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the fifth film in George Miller’s Mad Max franchise, which is actually a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road...
- 6/9/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Jon Cyer Says Andrew McCarthy Was A “d*ck” (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Jon Cryer called out his “Pretty in Pink” costar, Andrew McCarthy, over being obnoxious while filming the 1986 classic rom-com “Pretty in Pink.”
Jon Cryer, 59, starred in “Pretty in Pink” alongside Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy. The Two and a Half Men star recently participated in Andrew McCarthy’s documentary, “Brats,” and opened up about his experience shooting with the 1980s heartthrob.
The documentary focuses on a group of actors dubbed the “Brat Pack” in a 1985 New York Magazine article. “Brat Pack” was a term of endearment used to describe young Hollywood stars in the 1980s who made coming-of-age films.
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The documentary...
Jon Cryer called out his “Pretty in Pink” costar, Andrew McCarthy, over being obnoxious while filming the 1986 classic rom-com “Pretty in Pink.”
Jon Cryer, 59, starred in “Pretty in Pink” alongside Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy. The Two and a Half Men star recently participated in Andrew McCarthy’s documentary, “Brats,” and opened up about his experience shooting with the 1980s heartthrob.
The documentary focuses on a group of actors dubbed the “Brat Pack” in a 1985 New York Magazine article. “Brat Pack” was a term of endearment used to describe young Hollywood stars in the 1980s who made coming-of-age films.
Trending Megan Thee Stallion Blasts Alleged X-Rated AI Tape Leak Online: “It’s Really Sick…” Jennifer Lopez’s Jilted Ex Reportedly Thrilled Amid Ben Affleck Split Rumors; Says They “Dodged A Bullet” By Not Marrying Former Flame
The documentary...
- 6/9/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Demi Moore suffered from substance addiction during her younger years, but this was kept secret for a while especially when she got into a relationship with Two and a Half Men actor Jon Cryer. He admitted not having any idea about his ex-girlfriend’s situation.
Demi Moore and Jon Cryer in No Small Affair / Columbia Pictures
After rehabilitation, Moore remained sober for 20 years, but she experienced a relapse in 2012 hence going back into treatment again. She also dealt with eating disorders apart from her addiction.
Jon Cryer Wasn’t Aware Of Ex-Girlfriend Demi Moore’s Addiction Struggles
In the new documentary helmed by Andrew McCarthy entitled Brats, actor Jon Cryer shared via People his short-lived romance with Demi Moore.
We dated for a short time while we were working on No Small Affair, but I guess our particular affair was, in fact, pretty small. She was already struggling with a drug problem.
Demi Moore and Jon Cryer in No Small Affair / Columbia Pictures
After rehabilitation, Moore remained sober for 20 years, but she experienced a relapse in 2012 hence going back into treatment again. She also dealt with eating disorders apart from her addiction.
Jon Cryer Wasn’t Aware Of Ex-Girlfriend Demi Moore’s Addiction Struggles
In the new documentary helmed by Andrew McCarthy entitled Brats, actor Jon Cryer shared via People his short-lived romance with Demi Moore.
We dated for a short time while we were working on No Small Affair, but I guess our particular affair was, in fact, pretty small. She was already struggling with a drug problem.
- 6/9/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Last Updated on June 10, 2024
The Brat Pack helped define the 1980s, that disillusioned group who navigated Saturday detentions, unrequited love and eventually adulthood. With a rotating group that featured the likes of Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and so many more, the Brat Pack label served both as a play on the “Rat Pack” and a fitting stamp that laid out their reputation…And some of them hated it…
During the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of documentary Brats, director Andrew McCarthy – who starred in 1985’s St. Elmo’s Fire and 1987’s Pretty in Pink – said that he originally thought the label was “horrible” but came around to it much later. “I turned 60 last year, and you start to look at your life a little differently. I looked back at this seminal moment in my past, that I’d been dragging around for so many years, and...
The Brat Pack helped define the 1980s, that disillusioned group who navigated Saturday detentions, unrequited love and eventually adulthood. With a rotating group that featured the likes of Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and so many more, the Brat Pack label served both as a play on the “Rat Pack” and a fitting stamp that laid out their reputation…And some of them hated it…
During the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of documentary Brats, director Andrew McCarthy – who starred in 1985’s St. Elmo’s Fire and 1987’s Pretty in Pink – said that he originally thought the label was “horrible” but came around to it much later. “I turned 60 last year, and you start to look at your life a little differently. I looked back at this seminal moment in my past, that I’d been dragging around for so many years, and...
- 6/8/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Actor Jon Cryer, known for starring in the popular sitcom Two and a Half Men, has recently opened up about his association with the 80s ensemble of young stars known as The Brat Pack. The subject of Andrew McCarthy’s latest documentary, The Brat Pack comprised young stars of the era such as Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, and Demi Moore, known for their frequent presence on the big screen.
Jon Cryer in Two and a Half Men
While Cryer was also considered to be part of the group, and even makes an appearance in the upcoming documentary, Brats, the actor has recently shared that he did not perceive himself as cool enough to be classified as a core member.
The Two and a Half Men Star on His Association With The Brat Pack
While starring in the 1984 romantic comedy, No Small Affair, actor Jon Cryer and Demi Moore briefly dated,...
Jon Cryer in Two and a Half Men
While Cryer was also considered to be part of the group, and even makes an appearance in the upcoming documentary, Brats, the actor has recently shared that he did not perceive himself as cool enough to be classified as a core member.
The Two and a Half Men Star on His Association With The Brat Pack
While starring in the 1984 romantic comedy, No Small Affair, actor Jon Cryer and Demi Moore briefly dated,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
In 1985, young Hollywood actors saw their fortunes change in less than a week. A New York magazine article, referring to them as the Brat Pack, came out on a Tuesday and, by Friday, Andrew McCarthy recalls, our lives were different. The term not only attached itself to stars of St. Elmo’s Fire but also those in various John Hughes movies. Certain core members were undeniable, McCarthy says. This included Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald, and McCarthy himself. Later, Anthony Michael Hall and Jon Cryer joined this elite group. Exploring the Impact of...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Brat Pack were icons to those who grew up in the 1980s.
The young stars' were in all the coming-of-age movies that shaped us.
One might think they had it all, but the "Brat Pack" label was not ideal for them.
Brat Pack Inception
It was June 10, 1985.
St. Elmo's Fire, featuring stars like Rob Lowe, was set to premiere just fifteen days later.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
John Hughes' The Breakfast Club had premiered a few months prior, on February 10.
June 10 changed the world as we knew it.
It was the day David Blum published this article in New York Magazine, branding several young stars with the "Brat Pack" label.
The initial article mentioned stars Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Rob Lowe of St. Elmo's Fire, the three men with whom Blum spent a night on the town before writing the article.
The young stars' were in all the coming-of-age movies that shaped us.
One might think they had it all, but the "Brat Pack" label was not ideal for them.
Brat Pack Inception
It was June 10, 1985.
St. Elmo's Fire, featuring stars like Rob Lowe, was set to premiere just fifteen days later.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
John Hughes' The Breakfast Club had premiered a few months prior, on February 10.
June 10 changed the world as we knew it.
It was the day David Blum published this article in New York Magazine, branding several young stars with the "Brat Pack" label.
The initial article mentioned stars Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Rob Lowe of St. Elmo's Fire, the three men with whom Blum spent a night on the town before writing the article.
- 6/8/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
Hulu’s recent Bon Jovi Documentary has reignited an interest in the music of the 80s and 90s. Now, Brats, Andrew McCarthy’s new Brat Pack documentary promises to delve into the movies of the 80s and a group of actors known as The Brat Pack.
Andrew McCarthy Brat Pack – YouTube Who Coined The Phrase ‘The Brat Pack’?
Before the phrase “The Brat Pack,” actors such as Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, and Emilio Estevez were actors. However, after that monicker, their lives changed. This happened in 1985 when New York Magazine writer David Blum decided to make a play on the “Rat Pack.” This trio consisted of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., a group considered the pinnacle of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Although this was a clever label, it wound up haunting many actors in this group. That is because their livelihood as actors was negatively affected by this label.
Andrew McCarthy Brat Pack – YouTube Who Coined The Phrase ‘The Brat Pack’?
Before the phrase “The Brat Pack,” actors such as Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, and Emilio Estevez were actors. However, after that monicker, their lives changed. This happened in 1985 when New York Magazine writer David Blum decided to make a play on the “Rat Pack.” This trio consisted of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., a group considered the pinnacle of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Although this was a clever label, it wound up haunting many actors in this group. That is because their livelihood as actors was negatively affected by this label.
- 6/8/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
‘Brats’ Director Andrew McCarthy On How The Initially “Horrible” Brat Pack Label Became “A Blessing”
At the Tribeca Festival world premiere of Brats, actor-turned-director Andrew McCarthy said the Brat Pack Label, which he had “received as horrible,” turned into a “blessing.”
That unlikely arc was actually what compelled him to make the film, McCarthy said Friday night during a post-screening Q&a. “I turned 60 last year, and you start to look at your life a little differently,” he said. “I looked back at this seminal moment in my past, that I’d been dragging around for so many years, and it seemed frozen in the past. And I wanted to bring it up into my present. And by examining it, I could sort of honor it. And if I honored it, it started to turn into a blessing. And then I was fascinated by the journey.”
McCarthy was joined onstage by acting contemporaries Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore and Jon Cryer, along with casting director Marci Liroff,...
That unlikely arc was actually what compelled him to make the film, McCarthy said Friday night during a post-screening Q&a. “I turned 60 last year, and you start to look at your life a little differently,” he said. “I looked back at this seminal moment in my past, that I’d been dragging around for so many years, and it seemed frozen in the past. And I wanted to bring it up into my present. And by examining it, I could sort of honor it. And if I honored it, it started to turn into a blessing. And then I was fascinated by the journey.”
McCarthy was joined onstage by acting contemporaries Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore and Jon Cryer, along with casting director Marci Liroff,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Bikers and Beatniks and Bisexuals, Oh My!
Last month, the internet — or, at the very least, my queer film-obsessed corner of the internet — broke with the announcement of “Pillion,” a romance film starring Harry Melling as a stick-in-the-mud who becomes the submissive boy toy of a leather-clad biker hottie. The prospect of watching Melling, an underrated actor best known for his childhood role of the bratty Dudley Dursley, under the thumb of Alexander Skarsgård in fetish gear is no doubt enticing. But the hubbub over the film also served as...
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Bikers and Beatniks and Bisexuals, Oh My!
Last month, the internet — or, at the very least, my queer film-obsessed corner of the internet — broke with the announcement of “Pillion,” a romance film starring Harry Melling as a stick-in-the-mud who becomes the submissive boy toy of a leather-clad biker hottie. The prospect of watching Melling, an underrated actor best known for his childhood role of the bratty Dudley Dursley, under the thumb of Alexander Skarsgård in fetish gear is no doubt enticing. But the hubbub over the film also served as...
- 6/8/2024
- by Wilson Chapman and Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Andrew McCarthy’s documentary Brats, based on his book Brats: An ’80s Story, offers an intimate exploration of the Brat Pack — a group of young actors who became cultural icons in the 1980s. Through candid interviews and nostalgic reflections, McCarthy delves into the nostalgia of the “Brat Pack” label, coined by journalist David Blum in a 1985 New York magazine article. This term, intended as a playful nod to the Rat Pack of the 1950s and ’60s, had lasting effects on the careers and personal lives of its members.
McCarthy reunites with his past co-stars including Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson and Timothy Hutton, many of whom he had not seen in more than 30 years. This reunion aims to answer a central question: What did it mean to be part of the Brat Pack? The documentary’s real-time narration by McCarthy adds a sense of immediacy,...
McCarthy reunites with his past co-stars including Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson and Timothy Hutton, many of whom he had not seen in more than 30 years. This reunion aims to answer a central question: What did it mean to be part of the Brat Pack? The documentary’s real-time narration by McCarthy adds a sense of immediacy,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
What are we to make of the fact that Andrew McCarthy’s first effort as a documentary filmmaker is a bitter excoriation of the Brat Pack tag that defined him — and is also ostentatiously named after it?
It would be just ducky to be able to report that “Brats” is the inside deep-dive we might wish it to be. But really, it’s a lightly-indulgent passion project that leaves us wanting so much more.
McCarthy begins by noting frankly that “we were who you wanted to hang with, who you envied, who you wanted to party with.” The “we,” of course, also refers to Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, as well as Pack-adjacent stars like James Spader, Lea Thompson and Jon Cryer. The cool kids of ’80s movies like “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink” and “St. Elmo’s Fire,” they were...
It would be just ducky to be able to report that “Brats” is the inside deep-dive we might wish it to be. But really, it’s a lightly-indulgent passion project that leaves us wanting so much more.
McCarthy begins by noting frankly that “we were who you wanted to hang with, who you envied, who you wanted to party with.” The “we,” of course, also refers to Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, as well as Pack-adjacent stars like James Spader, Lea Thompson and Jon Cryer. The cool kids of ’80s movies like “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink” and “St. Elmo’s Fire,” they were...
- 6/8/2024
- by Elizabeth Weitzman
- The Wrap
The Brat Pack is a group of actors given that nickname in the 1980s.
Known for appearing in ensemble movies, often together, members of the group didn't join by choice.
A journalist named David Blum initially labeled them that way, which caused many problems for the Brat Pack's members.
The "Brat Pack" Label's Influence on Public Opinion
The term "Brat Pack" was a callback to the Rat Pack, a group of performers in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Those performers included singers Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
They were known for their talent, wit, and charm.
Although, they were also known for heavy partying and involvement in certain scandals.
They were essentially Hollywood's bad boys of the period.
Many of us were kids in the 1980s and were obsessed with Brat Pack members before they had that name.
Known for appearing in ensemble movies, often together, members of the group didn't join by choice.
A journalist named David Blum initially labeled them that way, which caused many problems for the Brat Pack's members.
The "Brat Pack" Label's Influence on Public Opinion
The term "Brat Pack" was a callback to the Rat Pack, a group of performers in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Those performers included singers Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
They were known for their talent, wit, and charm.
Although, they were also known for heavy partying and involvement in certain scandals.
They were essentially Hollywood's bad boys of the period.
Many of us were kids in the 1980s and were obsessed with Brat Pack members before they had that name.
- 6/7/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
The 1980s was the age of the Brat Pack.
Before the phrase was even coined in 1985, many of the young actors later named Brat Pack members starred in unforgettable films.
In preparation for the release of the 2024 documentary Brats, we're looking at that explosion of Brat Pack movies and what made them so special.
Defining the Brat Pack and Their Films
Before we can delve into what made the Brat Pack films great, we must define them.
There are varying opinions about which movies are actual Brat Pack films.
Related: The Controversial Origins of the Brat Pack
Most people seem to agree that to be considered a Brat Pack film, a movie had to come out between 1983 and 1990 and include at least two Brat Pack actors.
The only problem is that everyone's list of Brat Pack actors seems different.
Journalist David Blum coined the phrase "Brat Pack" in his 1985 article,...
Before the phrase was even coined in 1985, many of the young actors later named Brat Pack members starred in unforgettable films.
In preparation for the release of the 2024 documentary Brats, we're looking at that explosion of Brat Pack movies and what made them so special.
Defining the Brat Pack and Their Films
Before we can delve into what made the Brat Pack films great, we must define them.
There are varying opinions about which movies are actual Brat Pack films.
Related: The Controversial Origins of the Brat Pack
Most people seem to agree that to be considered a Brat Pack film, a movie had to come out between 1983 and 1990 and include at least two Brat Pack actors.
The only problem is that everyone's list of Brat Pack actors seems different.
Journalist David Blum coined the phrase "Brat Pack" in his 1985 article,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
In an anticipated gathering, Andrew McCarthy reunites with iconic stars from the 80s Brat Pack in a new Hulu documentary titled Brats. This heartfelt documentary, directed by McCarthy himself, brings together notable figures like Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, and Demi Moore to reflect on their time as part of the Brat Pack phenomenon. The Filmmaking Perspective The documentary provides an intimate look into the cultural impact of classic films such as The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo’s Fire. McCarthy, whose film credits include these seminal works, dives deep into what it meant to be a part of this exclusive group.
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
When Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck began dating, they attracted a flurry of media attention. They acted in films together and were constantly on the cover of tabloid magazines. While this was not exactly unfamiliar to them — both were famous before they started dating — their relationship brought them new levels of fury. Affleck said he was happy when another celebrity couple took attention away from them.
Ben Affleck didn’t enjoy the media attention on himself and Jennifer Lopez
Affleck and Lopez went public with their relationship in 2003. They were both big stars at the time, and ignited a media storm. They both agreed that the level of attention on them was “a strange thing.”
“I don’t know what’s the fascination. It seems strange to me,” Affleck told Access Hollywood, adding, “I don’t know what to tell you. I think you can really make yourself crazy if...
Ben Affleck didn’t enjoy the media attention on himself and Jennifer Lopez
Affleck and Lopez went public with their relationship in 2003. They were both big stars at the time, and ignited a media storm. They both agreed that the level of attention on them was “a strange thing.”
“I don’t know what’s the fascination. It seems strange to me,” Affleck told Access Hollywood, adding, “I don’t know what to tell you. I think you can really make yourself crazy if...
- 6/7/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While it is a little early to say that Glen Powell‘s Hit Man is the best film of 2024 it is sure to end up in the top 3 for many people. Directed by Richard Linklater, who also co-wrote the film with star Powell. Loosely based on the real-life of Gary Johnson, Hit Man follows the story of a psychology professor who moonlights as a pretend hit man for the police, but Gary’s life takes a complete 180 when he meets a beautiful woman who comes to him to have her husband killed. Hit Man also stars Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Molly Kate Bernard, Evan Holtzman, and Morgana Shaw. So, if you loved the romantic comedy and dark thriller aspects of Hit Man here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a neo-noir...
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a neo-noir...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Sandra Bullock Once Revealed BTS Details About Her Nak*d Scene With Ryan Reynolds From The Proposal( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are unparalleled in the comedy genre, and when they came together on screen for The Proposal, it was a blast. It had a lot of funny moments, and filming them was also a lot of fun for the actors. The Speed star once shared a behind-the-scenes detail from the rom-com when they had to film a sequence where Ryan was nak*ed. Scroll below to know more.
The 2009 movie starred Betty White, Malin Akerman, Mary Steenburgen, and others in the supporting cast. According to Box Office Mojo, it had a production budget of $40 million and earned $317.3 million worldwide.
There is a sequence in the film where Sandra Bullock attempts to find a towel after showering, leading her outside the bathroom. Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds’ character strips...
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are unparalleled in the comedy genre, and when they came together on screen for The Proposal, it was a blast. It had a lot of funny moments, and filming them was also a lot of fun for the actors. The Speed star once shared a behind-the-scenes detail from the rom-com when they had to film a sequence where Ryan was nak*ed. Scroll below to know more.
The 2009 movie starred Betty White, Malin Akerman, Mary Steenburgen, and others in the supporting cast. According to Box Office Mojo, it had a production budget of $40 million and earned $317.3 million worldwide.
There is a sequence in the film where Sandra Bullock attempts to find a towel after showering, leading her outside the bathroom. Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds’ character strips...
- 6/5/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Netflix’s One Piece Renewed for Season 3 Ahead of Season 2 Premiere? Series Star Seemingly Confirms(Photo Credit –Instagram)
When the live-action adaptation of One Piece premiered on Netflix last year, it broke streaming records, becoming the most-watched show on the platform in the second half of 2023. The amazing performance of the show quickly paved the way for the renewal of a second season, which was announced by Netflix in September 2023.
However, new reports suggest that the show might have been renewed for not just one, but two seasons together. Yes, One Piece Season 3 is said to be in the works already, as unofficially confirmed by series actor Brashaad Mayweather.
Brashaad Mayweather Seemingly Confirms the Production of Netflix’s One Piece Season 3
Netflix has not announced One Piece Season 3 as of now; however, Brashaad Mayweather, who stars as Patty in the show, gave away the information that two seasons of the...
When the live-action adaptation of One Piece premiered on Netflix last year, it broke streaming records, becoming the most-watched show on the platform in the second half of 2023. The amazing performance of the show quickly paved the way for the renewal of a second season, which was announced by Netflix in September 2023.
However, new reports suggest that the show might have been renewed for not just one, but two seasons together. Yes, One Piece Season 3 is said to be in the works already, as unofficially confirmed by series actor Brashaad Mayweather.
Brashaad Mayweather Seemingly Confirms the Production of Netflix’s One Piece Season 3
Netflix has not announced One Piece Season 3 as of now; however, Brashaad Mayweather, who stars as Patty in the show, gave away the information that two seasons of the...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
Will the Original Avengers Assemble Again? Jeremy Renner Reacts to Potential Reunion(Photo Credit –Instagram)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has not been the same since the departure of the original Avengers in Avengers: Endgame (2019). While the franchise continued with new and young heroes, ardent fans believe that it has lost its plot and are eager to see the Og heroes back on screen.
Jeremy Renner, who played one of the founding Avengers, Hawkeye, in a number of MCU films, has now expressed his thoughts on a possible reunion, revealing that he would love to work with everyone again.
Jeremy Renner is Up for an Avengers Reunion
Jeremy Renner recently appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast to talk about the new season of his Paramount+ show, Mayor of Kingstown. During the interview, the host asked him about a potential reunion of the original Avengers. To this, Jeremy replied...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has not been the same since the departure of the original Avengers in Avengers: Endgame (2019). While the franchise continued with new and young heroes, ardent fans believe that it has lost its plot and are eager to see the Og heroes back on screen.
Jeremy Renner, who played one of the founding Avengers, Hawkeye, in a number of MCU films, has now expressed his thoughts on a possible reunion, revealing that he would love to work with everyone again.
Jeremy Renner is Up for an Avengers Reunion
Jeremy Renner recently appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast to talk about the new season of his Paramount+ show, Mayor of Kingstown. During the interview, the host asked him about a potential reunion of the original Avengers. To this, Jeremy replied...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
Miley Cyrus Calls Her Fans Her ‘Kids’ As She Said This About Having Kids(Photo Credit –Instagram)
The beloved and iconic singer Miley Cyrus has recently had a detailed interview with W where she opened up about becoming a parent someday, her friendship with Beyonce, and how she reflects on her Disney child stardom as an adult.
The Flowers singer candidly admitted that her fans are her kids and she’s not sure if she wants to become a parent at 31. After her extensive interview with British Vogue in May 2023, Cyrus kept a low profile in 2024, keeping her private life protected.
Miley Cyrus On Not Having Kids
In the interview with W, Miley Cyrus admitted, “I’m 31 now, and I still don’t know if I want kids or not. I feel like my fans kind of are my kids in some way.” Her uncertainty about having kids was the...
The beloved and iconic singer Miley Cyrus has recently had a detailed interview with W where she opened up about becoming a parent someday, her friendship with Beyonce, and how she reflects on her Disney child stardom as an adult.
The Flowers singer candidly admitted that her fans are her kids and she’s not sure if she wants to become a parent at 31. After her extensive interview with British Vogue in May 2023, Cyrus kept a low profile in 2024, keeping her private life protected.
Miley Cyrus On Not Having Kids
In the interview with W, Miley Cyrus admitted, “I’m 31 now, and I still don’t know if I want kids or not. I feel like my fans kind of are my kids in some way.” Her uncertainty about having kids was the...
- 6/5/2024
- by Samridhi Goel
- KoiMoi
Are Demi Moore & Joe Jonas Dating? Rumoured Couple’s Flirty Appearance At Cannes Sparks Speculations
Are Demi Moore and Joe Jonas Dating? Rumored Couple’s Flirty Appearance At Cannes Sparks Speculations(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Demi Moore and Joe Jonas might be the new ‘It’ couple of Hollywood. The two stars are making headlines due to their recent bond, which was forged during their appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Demi, 61, and Joe, 34, looked all smiles as they caught up at the event in the South of France and were reportedly getting all flirty with each other, sparking dating speculations. Pictures of the two having lunch together are doing the rounds on social media, further fueling the rumours.
Demi Moore and Joe Jonas’ Flirtatious Bonding at Cannes
Demi Moore was present at the prestigious festival to attend the premiere of her upcoming horror film, The Substance. Meanwhile, Joe made a surprise appearance onstage during his brother Nick’s performance. As the two brothers performed...
Demi Moore and Joe Jonas might be the new ‘It’ couple of Hollywood. The two stars are making headlines due to their recent bond, which was forged during their appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Demi, 61, and Joe, 34, looked all smiles as they caught up at the event in the South of France and were reportedly getting all flirty with each other, sparking dating speculations. Pictures of the two having lunch together are doing the rounds on social media, further fueling the rumours.
Demi Moore and Joe Jonas’ Flirtatious Bonding at Cannes
Demi Moore was present at the prestigious festival to attend the premiere of her upcoming horror film, The Substance. Meanwhile, Joe made a surprise appearance onstage during his brother Nick’s performance. As the two brothers performed...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
Not many fans are aware of the treacherous ongoing behind the curtains of Hollywood’s glamorous lifestyle. But the little that does get out becomes colored by rumors, allegations, and whatnot to make the news of the hour seem more saucy. Kevin Costner, for one, has been the hottest topic around for the past year following his exit from Yellowstone, the biggest TV show of the modern era.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]With Academy Award-nominated writer-director Taylor Sheridan at the fulcrum of Paramount’s largest haul of creative outflow, Costner enjoyed seven whole years of resurrected glory that seems accessible to only a rare handful of A-listers from the ’80s and ’90s. But even with all the bells and whistles that come with being the star of Yellowstone, there were a few shortcomings on Sheridan’s part that seemed too risky to ignore.
Kevin Costner Shields Demi Moore...
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]With Academy Award-nominated writer-director Taylor Sheridan at the fulcrum of Paramount’s largest haul of creative outflow, Costner enjoyed seven whole years of resurrected glory that seems accessible to only a rare handful of A-listers from the ’80s and ’90s. But even with all the bells and whistles that come with being the star of Yellowstone, there were a few shortcomings on Sheridan’s part that seemed too risky to ignore.
Kevin Costner Shields Demi Moore...
- 6/4/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
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