Clockwise from top left: Eileen (Neon), Sympathy For The Devil (Rlje Films), The Promised Land (Magnolia Pictures), Ferrari (Neon)Image: The A.V. Club
As the summer movie season gets ready to kick off in theaters, Hulu highlights some A-list stars in indie films for its May calendar. In Eileen, Anne Hathaway...
As the summer movie season gets ready to kick off in theaters, Hulu highlights some A-list stars in indie films for its May calendar. In Eileen, Anne Hathaway...
- 5/2/2024
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
While Dolly Parton is primarily a musician, she has acted in her fair share of movies. After her debut film role in Nine to Five, Parton established herself as an actor, picking up critical acclaim and even several awards nominations. Parton enjoyed acting, but some films were more enjoyable than others. She revealed one movie that was a particular joy to make.
Dolly Parton loved working on one movie
Parton starred in a handful of movies and said that her experience varied from set to set. One movie she particularly enjoyed making was not all that popular with critics, but that mattered little to her.
“One movie that was an absolute joy to make was Straight Talk,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I am as proud of it as of anything I have ever done.”
She contributed to the film’s soundtrack, a major high point for her,...
Dolly Parton loved working on one movie
Parton starred in a handful of movies and said that her experience varied from set to set. One movie she particularly enjoyed making was not all that popular with critics, but that mattered little to her.
“One movie that was an absolute joy to make was Straight Talk,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I am as proud of it as of anything I have ever done.”
She contributed to the film’s soundtrack, a major high point for her,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix is continuing to roll out its celebration of iconic films, this time turning the page to 1984.
As part of the streaming platform’s “Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection,” Netflix has unveiled the 1984 films celebrating their 40-year anniversary in 2024 with classics like “Footloose” and “Sixteen Candles” alongside Oscar contenders “Amadeus” and “Iceman.”
The Milestone Movies hail from Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and Sony — the distributors that license content to Netflix.
Starting today, April 1, 2024, Netflix subscribers can revisit Brian de Palma’s erotic noir “Body Double” and Kevin Bacon’s breakout performance in “Footloose.” How about a double feature? There’s also “Repo Man” and “Beverly Hills Cop,” streaming just in time for franchise reboot “Beverly Hills Cop: Axle F” out this summer.
In addition to the cinematic celebrations in your Netflix queue, in-person special screenings of select films will continue at the Paris Theater in New York and Los Angeles...
As part of the streaming platform’s “Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection,” Netflix has unveiled the 1984 films celebrating their 40-year anniversary in 2024 with classics like “Footloose” and “Sixteen Candles” alongside Oscar contenders “Amadeus” and “Iceman.”
The Milestone Movies hail from Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and Sony — the distributors that license content to Netflix.
Starting today, April 1, 2024, Netflix subscribers can revisit Brian de Palma’s erotic noir “Body Double” and Kevin Bacon’s breakout performance in “Footloose.” How about a double feature? There’s also “Repo Man” and “Beverly Hills Cop,” streaming just in time for franchise reboot “Beverly Hills Cop: Axle F” out this summer.
In addition to the cinematic celebrations in your Netflix queue, in-person special screenings of select films will continue at the Paris Theater in New York and Los Angeles...
- 4/1/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Legendary Academy Award-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. has passed away at the age of 87. Renowned for his groundbreaking role as a no-nonsense drill sergeant in An Officer and a Gentleman, he made history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
Gossett’s legacy has undoubtedly left an unforgettable mark in the industry, and as always his legacy will continue to pave the way for future generations. His family shared the heartbreaking news in a statement. Fans and actors worldwide are mourning this loss.
Late Louis Gossett Jr. in Watchmen
Louis Gossett Jr.’s Legacy in Hollywood
According to NBC News, the heartbreaking news of actor Louis Gossett Jr.‘s passing came from a statement released by his family. It read,
“It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning,–We would like to thank everyone for their condolences at this time.
Gossett’s legacy has undoubtedly left an unforgettable mark in the industry, and as always his legacy will continue to pave the way for future generations. His family shared the heartbreaking news in a statement. Fans and actors worldwide are mourning this loss.
Late Louis Gossett Jr. in Watchmen
Louis Gossett Jr.’s Legacy in Hollywood
According to NBC News, the heartbreaking news of actor Louis Gossett Jr.‘s passing came from a statement released by his family. It read,
“It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning,–We would like to thank everyone for their condolences at this time.
- 3/30/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Earlier today, we were sad to hear that veteran character actor Louis Gossett Jr had passed away at 87. While we have to get used to the fact that our favorite actors are all human, and like all of us, eventually pass away, it can’t help but hurt anytime we lose a legend like this. But he leaves behind a rich legacy, so let’s look back at five of his coolest roles.
An Officer and a Gentleman:
Louis Gossett Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in this, and next to R. Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket, he’s likely the guy everyone pictures when they think of a drill sergeant. While folks usually think of this as a romance due to stars Richard Gere and Debra Winger and the famous Joe Cocker song, “Up Where We Belong,” the R-rated movie is a lot harder than you remember.
An Officer and a Gentleman:
Louis Gossett Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in this, and next to R. Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket, he’s likely the guy everyone pictures when they think of a drill sergeant. While folks usually think of this as a romance due to stars Richard Gere and Debra Winger and the famous Joe Cocker song, “Up Where We Belong,” the R-rated movie is a lot harder than you remember.
- 3/30/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
On the passing yesterday of actor Louis Gossett Jr., An Officer and A Gentleman director Taylor Hackford and Roots co-star LeVar Burton remembered their late colleague and friend.
“One of the best to ever do it!,” Burton posted on X/Twitter. “Thank you, Lou… for everything!”
In a statement to Deadline, Hackford said:
“The role of Master Sargent Foley in An Officer and A Gentlemen was written as a white man. When I visited the Navy Officers Flight Training Center in Pensacola, Fla, I discovered that many of the Drill Instructors there were men of color. I found it interesting that Black & Brown enlisted men had ‘make-or-break’ control over whether white college graduates would become officers and fighter pilots.
“At that moment I changed the casting profile for Sergeant Foley and started meeting actors of color. Lou Gossett came to see me – I knew and admired his stage work.
“One of the best to ever do it!,” Burton posted on X/Twitter. “Thank you, Lou… for everything!”
In a statement to Deadline, Hackford said:
“The role of Master Sargent Foley in An Officer and A Gentlemen was written as a white man. When I visited the Navy Officers Flight Training Center in Pensacola, Fla, I discovered that many of the Drill Instructors there were men of color. I found it interesting that Black & Brown enlisted men had ‘make-or-break’ control over whether white college graduates would become officers and fighter pilots.
“At that moment I changed the casting profile for Sergeant Foley and started meeting actors of color. Lou Gossett came to see me – I knew and admired his stage work.
- 3/29/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
“Oppenheimer”, the Oscar-winning biographical feature, written and directed by Christopher Nolan, executive produced by actor James Woods, is based on the book “American Prometheus” by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, starring Cillian Murphy as the scientist credited with the development of the world’s first nuclear weapons, that killed over 300,000 people during World War II:
“…J. Robert Oppenheimer, ‘father of the atomic bomb’, is the brilliant, charismatic physicist who led the effort to capture the awesome fire of the sun for his country in time of war. Immediately after Hiroshima, he became the most famous scientist of his generation–one of the iconic figures of the twentieth century, the embodiment of modern man confronting the consequences of scientific progress…...
“…J. Robert Oppenheimer, ‘father of the atomic bomb’, is the brilliant, charismatic physicist who led the effort to capture the awesome fire of the sun for his country in time of war. Immediately after Hiroshima, he became the most famous scientist of his generation–one of the iconic figures of the twentieth century, the embodiment of modern man confronting the consequences of scientific progress…...
- 3/11/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
After more than two decades making cerebral, critically acclaimed films that also have mass commercial appeal, Christopher Nolan has finally taken home a best picture Oscar with Oppenheimer.
The triumph at the 2024 Oscars comes 15 years after Nolan’s The Dark Knight failed to earn a best picture nomination, a snub that was largely credited with the Academy expanding the number of best picture nominees the following year and which paved the way for a wide swath of contenders. Minutes before his win, Nolan land the first Oscar of his career, when he took the directing prize.
The wins ended a long drought for Nolan, considered the premier director of his generation. Nolan’s Inception and Dunkirk previously were nominated for best picture, but until now, none of his films had taken home the top honor. His first Oscar nom dates back to Memento, the mind-bending film that earned the filmmaker...
The triumph at the 2024 Oscars comes 15 years after Nolan’s The Dark Knight failed to earn a best picture nomination, a snub that was largely credited with the Academy expanding the number of best picture nominees the following year and which paved the way for a wide swath of contenders. Minutes before his win, Nolan land the first Oscar of his career, when he took the directing prize.
The wins ended a long drought for Nolan, considered the premier director of his generation. Nolan’s Inception and Dunkirk previously were nominated for best picture, but until now, none of his films had taken home the top honor. His first Oscar nom dates back to Memento, the mind-bending film that earned the filmmaker...
- 3/11/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.
Today we chat about the action heroine: Sigourney Weaver! But what were the films she made in between Alien and Aliens? Other than A-sides The Year of Living Dangerously and Ghostbusters, there was Eyewitness, Deal of the Century, One Woman or Two (a French film!), and Half Moon Street.
Our guest is the incomparable Joe Reid, co-host of the essential podcast This Had Oscar Buzz. Be sure to check them out as Oscar season races to an exciting conclusion over the next few weeks.
Topics in this episode include: When exactly did the horse stables in midtown Manhattan shut down? What exactly was an early ‘80s film set like with both William Hurt and James Woods on it?...
Today we chat about the action heroine: Sigourney Weaver! But what were the films she made in between Alien and Aliens? Other than A-sides The Year of Living Dangerously and Ghostbusters, there was Eyewitness, Deal of the Century, One Woman or Two (a French film!), and Half Moon Street.
Our guest is the incomparable Joe Reid, co-host of the essential podcast This Had Oscar Buzz. Be sure to check them out as Oscar season races to an exciting conclusion over the next few weeks.
Topics in this episode include: When exactly did the horse stables in midtown Manhattan shut down? What exactly was an early ‘80s film set like with both William Hurt and James Woods on it?...
- 2/23/2024
- by Dan Mecca
- The Film Stage
Acclaimed filmmaker David Cronenberg's 1983 film "Videodrome" stars his frequent collaborator James Woods as Max Renn, the owner of a Canadian video channel that plays the raunchiest content Max can find, offering viewers things that they can't find on major networks. In his search for new material, Max stumbles across Videodrome, a shockingly violent program of sadomasochistic torture.
Max can't help but develop an obsession with the program — as does his thrill-seeking lover, the advice hotline radio host Nicki Brand. He inquires about Videodrome and is directed to the office of Professor O'Blivion at the Cathode Ray Mission, a place that offers people free access to television in confessional-like cubicles. Inside he meets the professor's daughter, Bianca O'Blivion, who offers to send him a taped message from her father.
In his tape, the professor explains that he helped develop Videodrome, but it caused him to develop a brain tumor. O'Blivion...
Max can't help but develop an obsession with the program — as does his thrill-seeking lover, the advice hotline radio host Nicki Brand. He inquires about Videodrome and is directed to the office of Professor O'Blivion at the Cathode Ray Mission, a place that offers people free access to television in confessional-like cubicles. Inside he meets the professor's daughter, Bianca O'Blivion, who offers to send him a taped message from her father.
In his tape, the professor explains that he helped develop Videodrome, but it caused him to develop a brain tumor. O'Blivion...
- 2/17/2024
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
Sharon Stone was one of the most influential actresses in Hollywood. Throughout her lengthy career, she has starred in many different, deeply impactful roles, that have helped her establish herself as a truly talented actress. These characters have also had a serious cultural significance, that has helped in her getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct
Interestingly enough, despite having more than a few accolades under her name and respect in the industry, she has only been nominated for an Academy Award once in her career. It would seem that the actress also had to fight, tooth and nail, for the mention. Stone revealed that she was told some extremely harsh predictions by the Oscars.
Suggested“Everyone undervalued her talents”: Sharon Stone’s Incredible Looks from Total Recall Has Fans Convinced She Was the Perfect Barbie Actor Before Margot Robbie Sharon Stone...
Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct
Interestingly enough, despite having more than a few accolades under her name and respect in the industry, she has only been nominated for an Academy Award once in her career. It would seem that the actress also had to fight, tooth and nail, for the mention. Stone revealed that she was told some extremely harsh predictions by the Oscars.
Suggested“Everyone undervalued her talents”: Sharon Stone’s Incredible Looks from Total Recall Has Fans Convinced She Was the Perfect Barbie Actor Before Margot Robbie Sharon Stone...
- 2/15/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Natasha Lyonne has shared a creepy story about James Woods hitting on her during the filming of Scary Movie 2 as part of a darkly comedic riff on the history of sexual assault in Hollywood that left even Conan O’Brien uncomfortable.
The actor told the story during her recent appearance on the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast after revisiting her earlier experience with Marlon Brando holding her boob as part of the script for Scary Movie 2 before he dropped out due to illness.
Woods replaced Brando as Father McFeely in the scene, a spoof of The Exorcist in which Lyonne plays Megan Voorhees, a parody of Linda Blair’s possessed character from the original movie. Speaking on the podcast, Lyonne remembered Woods “hitting on me as a teenager in full monster makeup,” adding, “It’s a crazy move, dude.” Watch the segment below.
Lyonne went on to...
The actor told the story during her recent appearance on the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast after revisiting her earlier experience with Marlon Brando holding her boob as part of the script for Scary Movie 2 before he dropped out due to illness.
Woods replaced Brando as Father McFeely in the scene, a spoof of The Exorcist in which Lyonne plays Megan Voorhees, a parody of Linda Blair’s possessed character from the original movie. Speaking on the podcast, Lyonne remembered Woods “hitting on me as a teenager in full monster makeup,” adding, “It’s a crazy move, dude.” Watch the segment below.
Lyonne went on to...
- 1/25/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Actor Mohsin Khan, who stars in the slice-of-life drama series ‘Jab Mila Tu’, shared that he watched a lot of Jim Morrison interviews, French movies, and ‘Once Upon a Time in America’ for the references in order to portray his character smoothly.
Mohsin was last seen as Kartik in the show ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’. He is portraying Maddy in ‘Jab Mila Tu’, who is a passionate, larger-than-life character dealing with emotional upheavals off-stage.
Opening up about his preparation for the role, Mohsin shared: “I don’t relate to my character a lot because Maddy is completely different from Mohsin. I had to go through a lot of references to be able to portray my character smoothly.”
Mohsin, who was a part of ‘Nisha Aur Uske Cousins’, said: “I remember watching a lot of American singer Jim Morrison’s interviews and videos, and some French movies. Although the stories and events are different,...
Mohsin was last seen as Kartik in the show ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’. He is portraying Maddy in ‘Jab Mila Tu’, who is a passionate, larger-than-life character dealing with emotional upheavals off-stage.
Opening up about his preparation for the role, Mohsin shared: “I don’t relate to my character a lot because Maddy is completely different from Mohsin. I had to go through a lot of references to be able to portray my character smoothly.”
Mohsin, who was a part of ‘Nisha Aur Uske Cousins’, said: “I remember watching a lot of American singer Jim Morrison’s interviews and videos, and some French movies. Although the stories and events are different,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Norby Walters, a music agent who worked with Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Kool & the Gang and Public Enemy before gaining renown in Hollywood for his annual “Night of 100 Stars” Oscar party and weekly poker game, has died. He was 91.
Walters died Dec. 10 of natural causes at an assisted living facility in Burbank, his son, producer Gary Michael Walters (Whiplash), told The Hollywood Reporter.
Walters hosted his first Oscar night gala in 1990 and the last in 2017, most often inside the Beverly Hilton’s Crystal Ballroom. Among those who attended were Shirley Jones, Robert Forster, Charles Bronson, Patricia Neal, Richard Dreyfuss, Eva Marie Saint, Martin Landau, Louis Gossett Jr., J.K. Simmons, Cliff Robertson, Red Buttons, Jon Voight and Allison Janney.
Walters for years also presided over a weekly poker game at his West Hollywood high-rise condo. The low-stakes $2 game was, his son said, “designed to be a place where actors could kibbutz,...
Walters died Dec. 10 of natural causes at an assisted living facility in Burbank, his son, producer Gary Michael Walters (Whiplash), told The Hollywood Reporter.
Walters hosted his first Oscar night gala in 1990 and the last in 2017, most often inside the Beverly Hilton’s Crystal Ballroom. Among those who attended were Shirley Jones, Robert Forster, Charles Bronson, Patricia Neal, Richard Dreyfuss, Eva Marie Saint, Martin Landau, Louis Gossett Jr., J.K. Simmons, Cliff Robertson, Red Buttons, Jon Voight and Allison Janney.
Walters for years also presided over a weekly poker game at his West Hollywood high-rise condo. The low-stakes $2 game was, his son said, “designed to be a place where actors could kibbutz,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Mike Barnes and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Larry Fink, the legendary American photographer best known for black-and-white images of America’s class and cultural divide, has died. He was 82.
Robert Mann Gallery, which represented Fink, confirmed his death on Saturday at his home in Pennsylvania, without giving a cause of death. Born in Brooklyn in 1941 and raised in New York City, Fink was privately taught and mentored in the East Village by Lisette Model, the Austrian-born American street photographer.
A photograph by Larry Fink from 2009 A photograph by Larry Fink of the L.A. nightlife from January 1994
Since the 1970s, Fink lived and worked on a rural farm in Martins Creek, Pennsylvania. In that rural setting, he met the Sabatine family, who often became subjects of his work.
His photography often revolved around family portraits, including birthday parties and graduations, while Fink also drove four hours back and forth to New York City to capture high society in Manhattan for Vanity Fair,...
Robert Mann Gallery, which represented Fink, confirmed his death on Saturday at his home in Pennsylvania, without giving a cause of death. Born in Brooklyn in 1941 and raised in New York City, Fink was privately taught and mentored in the East Village by Lisette Model, the Austrian-born American street photographer.
A photograph by Larry Fink from 2009 A photograph by Larry Fink of the L.A. nightlife from January 1994
Since the 1970s, Fink lived and worked on a rural farm in Martins Creek, Pennsylvania. In that rural setting, he met the Sabatine family, who often became subjects of his work.
His photography often revolved around family portraits, including birthday parties and graduations, while Fink also drove four hours back and forth to New York City to capture high society in Manhattan for Vanity Fair,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Eddie Merrins, the gentlemanly golf pro at the Bel-Air Country Club who taught the game to the likes of Bing Crosby, Ringo Starr, George C. Scott, Dean Martin, Celine Dion and Jack Nicholson, has died. He was 91.
Merrins died Wednesday after a long illness, according to UCLA, where he coached for 14 years. His son Michael had launched a GoFundMe campaign this year to help the family with expenses.
Nicknamed “The Little Pro,” the 5-foot-7 Mississippi native played on the PGA Tour before serving as Bel-Air’s head pro from 1962 until he was asked to step aside in 2003. However, he remained a beloved fixture at the fabled club as pro emeritus in a jacket/sweater, tie and white driving cap.
Remarkably, Bel Air, which opened in 1925, has had only three head pros: Joe Novak, Merrins and now Dave Podas.
Inducted into the PGA Hall of Fame in 2009, Merrins arranged for Jack Nicklaus to meet Tiger Woods,...
Merrins died Wednesday after a long illness, according to UCLA, where he coached for 14 years. His son Michael had launched a GoFundMe campaign this year to help the family with expenses.
Nicknamed “The Little Pro,” the 5-foot-7 Mississippi native played on the PGA Tour before serving as Bel-Air’s head pro from 1962 until he was asked to step aside in 2003. However, he remained a beloved fixture at the fabled club as pro emeritus in a jacket/sweater, tie and white driving cap.
Remarkably, Bel Air, which opened in 1925, has had only three head pros: Joe Novak, Merrins and now Dave Podas.
Inducted into the PGA Hall of Fame in 2009, Merrins arranged for Jack Nicklaus to meet Tiger Woods,...
- 11/25/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoilers for "Wish" follow.
The villains from Walt Disney Animation's feature films have traditionally been so striking and scary that the company has thought to separate them into their own brand. The brand tends to focus on Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) from 1959's "Sleeping Beauty," Cruella de Vil (Betty Lou Gerson) from 1961's "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," Ursula the Sea Witch (Pat Caroll) from 1989's "The Little Mermaid," the Evil Queen (Lucille La Verne) from 1937's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Captain Hook (Hans Conreid) from 1953's "Peter Pan," Hades (James Woods) from 1997's "Hercules," and Dr. Facilier (Keith David) from 2009's "The Princess and the Frog."
Occasionally, one might find Gaston (Richard White) from 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" in the mix or Chernabog from 1940's "Fantasia." These characters are all memorable for their scary designs, their misguided lust for power or destruction, their resentment, their hatred of the world,...
The villains from Walt Disney Animation's feature films have traditionally been so striking and scary that the company has thought to separate them into their own brand. The brand tends to focus on Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) from 1959's "Sleeping Beauty," Cruella de Vil (Betty Lou Gerson) from 1961's "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," Ursula the Sea Witch (Pat Caroll) from 1989's "The Little Mermaid," the Evil Queen (Lucille La Verne) from 1937's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Captain Hook (Hans Conreid) from 1953's "Peter Pan," Hades (James Woods) from 1997's "Hercules," and Dr. Facilier (Keith David) from 2009's "The Princess and the Frog."
Occasionally, one might find Gaston (Richard White) from 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" in the mix or Chernabog from 1940's "Fantasia." These characters are all memorable for their scary designs, their misguided lust for power or destruction, their resentment, their hatred of the world,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Naming high schools after actors isn’t anything new for animated series. Meg and Peter’s school in Family Guy has been named after both James Woods and Adam West over the course of the series’ run with both actors voicing themselves as characters as well. Where Prime Video’s Invincible differs, however, is by adding yet another layer to their version of this running joke.
The high school that Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), William (Andrew Rannells), Eve (Gillian Jacobs), and Amber (Zazie Beetz) attend is named after the actor Reginald VelJohnson, who most people will likely recognize from Die Hard and the hit show Family Matters. VelJohnson also voices a character in Invincible, but instead of playing a direct version of himself, he voices the principal of the school named after him.
To add to this self-ception, the last name of VelJohnson’s principal is Winslow, which happens to...
The high school that Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), William (Andrew Rannells), Eve (Gillian Jacobs), and Amber (Zazie Beetz) attend is named after the actor Reginald VelJohnson, who most people will likely recognize from Die Hard and the hit show Family Matters. VelJohnson also voices a character in Invincible, but instead of playing a direct version of himself, he voices the principal of the school named after him.
To add to this self-ception, the last name of VelJohnson’s principal is Winslow, which happens to...
- 11/3/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Graphic: Images: IMDb
This list was compiled using data provided by IMDb.
Lost In Translation (2003)
A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo.
Rating: 7.7/10
Stars: Bill Murray (Bob Harris), Scarlett Johansson (Charlotte), Giovanni Ribisi (John), Anna Faris (Kelly)
The Virgin Suicides...
This list was compiled using data provided by IMDb.
Lost In Translation (2003)
A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo.
Rating: 7.7/10
Stars: Bill Murray (Bob Harris), Scarlett Johansson (Charlotte), Giovanni Ribisi (John), Anna Faris (Kelly)
The Virgin Suicides...
- 11/2/2023
- avclub.com
Graphic: Images: IMDBThe Thing (1982)
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Rating: 8.2/10
Stars: Kurt Russell (MacReady), Wilford Brimley (Dr. Blair), Keith David (Childs), Richard Masur (Clark)
Halloween (1978)
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes...
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Rating: 8.2/10
Stars: Kurt Russell (MacReady), Wilford Brimley (Dr. Blair), Keith David (Childs), Richard Masur (Clark)
Halloween (1978)
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes...
- 10/28/2023
- avclub.com
Heather Joan Graham, an American actress, has captivated audiences with her talent and beauty for decades. From her early beginnings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to her rise as a Hollywood star, Graham’s journey in acting has been nothing short of remarkable. In this article, we will explore the life and career of Heather Graham, highlighting her notable roles, achievements, and impact on the entertainment industry.
Heather Graham was born on January 29, 1970, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Joan and James Graham. Her mother, Joan, was a schoolteacher and children’s book author, while her father, James, worked as an FBI agent. Growing up in a strictly Catholic household, Heather and her sister, Aimee Graham, were raised with strong values and a sense of discipline. Despite her shyness, Heather developed a passion for acting at a young age, which would ultimately shape her future.
While attending high school, Heather’s love for acting...
Heather Graham was born on January 29, 1970, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Joan and James Graham. Her mother, Joan, was a schoolteacher and children’s book author, while her father, James, worked as an FBI agent. Growing up in a strictly Catholic household, Heather and her sister, Aimee Graham, were raised with strong values and a sense of discipline. Despite her shyness, Heather developed a passion for acting at a young age, which would ultimately shape her future.
While attending high school, Heather’s love for acting...
- 10/19/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
The enemy, as it seems it always has been, is within in David Cronenberg’s Videodrome, but its violence, gore, and torrential mayhem is hard to miss. Influenced by the writings of Marshall McLuhan, this 1983 vision of the intermingling ideas and functions of technology, the mind, and “the flesh” is, like a great deal of Cronenberg’s work, endlessly fascinated with decay, bodily fluids, wounds, and growths. All of which come to bear in one form or another on Max Renn (James Woods), a forager of outré entertainments at Civic-tv, a sleazy Uhf television station in Toronto that he helped to found, and whose motto, “The One You Take to Bed with You,” is more ominous than goofy.
But where softcore pornography would effectively crawl up the ass of any major network executive and start biting as if it were its last meal, Renn is bored by shots of Asian...
But where softcore pornography would effectively crawl up the ass of any major network executive and start biting as if it were its last meal, Renn is bored by shots of Asian...
- 10/9/2023
- by Chris Cabin
- Slant Magazine
Any Given Sunday is considered by many to be the last genuinely great Oliver Stone movie to date. While the director has made his share of movies since this film came out in 1999, after the failure of his controversial epic Alexander, arguably, they have yet to have the staying power of the movies he made at his peak. Any Given Sunday was a departure for Stone, whose work to that point had been inherently political, but, on closer inspection, the movie carries many of his themes, such as American hero worship, corporate greed, and more. Al Pacino stars as a legendary coach whose team, the Miami Sharks, is floundering. Yet, a new hero on the Gridiron, Willie Beeman, played by a young Jamie Foxx, begins the rise and turns the team’s fortunes around. Dennis Quaid, Cameron Diaz, James Woods, Aaron Eckhart, L.L Cool J and real-life NFL vets Lawrence Taylor...
- 10/4/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
In 1998, horror master John Carpenter put his stamp on the vampire genre. "John Carpenter's Vampires" deals with many familiar tropes within the well-trod horror sub-genre, but in true Carpenter fashion, it certainly adds some fun elements to the mix. The film centers on Jack Crow (James Woods), whose parents were killed by vampires. He dedicates his life to hunting them down, until one day he comes face to face with an ultra-powerful vampire kingpin.
Even if this isn't hailed alongside some of Carpenter's more influential films, such as "Halloween" or "They Live," there are several stand-out scenes contained within -- perhaps most notably, the hotel massacre sequence. Speaking with Filmmaker Magazine in 2015, Carpenter addressed another memorable scene that sees several vampires digging their way out of the ground after a night's sleep. It turns out, the director actually buried the actors to pull off the scene.
"It was in the script.
Even if this isn't hailed alongside some of Carpenter's more influential films, such as "Halloween" or "They Live," there are several stand-out scenes contained within -- perhaps most notably, the hotel massacre sequence. Speaking with Filmmaker Magazine in 2015, Carpenter addressed another memorable scene that sees several vampires digging their way out of the ground after a night's sleep. It turns out, the director actually buried the actors to pull off the scene.
"It was in the script.
- 9/19/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
John Carpenter's 1998 film "Vampires" -- based on the 1990 novel "Vampire$" by John Steakley -- is 30% vampire movie and 70% Western. It follows a cadre of ultra-masculine, cussing, toxic badass vampire hunters who wear black clothes and treat women like garbage. They are led by a snarling jerk named Jack Crow, played by James Woods, and you may insert your own joke about savvy casting here. This team of vampire hunters is sponsored by the Vatican and receives a hefty payout every time they infiltrate and exterminate a nest of bloodsuckers.
In this universe, vampires hide in desert shacks during the daylight hours, and sometimes merely bury themselves in sand. They are all ghoulish monsters immune to crosses, holy water, and garlic. The vampire hunters stalk into said shacks and fire wooden stakes into vampire chests with specialized harpooning equipment. The hunters also attached tethers to the vampires, then activated a winch outdoors,...
In this universe, vampires hide in desert shacks during the daylight hours, and sometimes merely bury themselves in sand. They are all ghoulish monsters immune to crosses, holy water, and garlic. The vampire hunters stalk into said shacks and fire wooden stakes into vampire chests with specialized harpooning equipment. The hunters also attached tethers to the vampires, then activated a winch outdoors,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Evan Peters and his “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” co-star Niecy Nash-Betts are currently the odds-on favorites to take home the Emmys for Best Limited Series/TV Movie Actor and Best Limited Series/TV Movie Supporting Actress, respectively. If both prevail in January, “Dahmer” will join a very small group of programs that have bagged both prizes.
Since the limited series/TV movie supporting acting categories were created in 1975, only four programs have won both awards. The first to do it was the telefilm “The Promise” (1986), which racked up victories for James Woods in lead and Piper Laurie in supporting. It was followed by another TV movie, 1996’s “Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny” (Alan Rickman and Greta Scacchi), and the two-part miniseries “George Wallace” in 1998 (Gary Sinise and Mare Winningham).
Rounding out the quartet is another miniseries, “Angels in America,” which triumphed for Al Pacino in lead and...
Since the limited series/TV movie supporting acting categories were created in 1975, only four programs have won both awards. The first to do it was the telefilm “The Promise” (1986), which racked up victories for James Woods in lead and Piper Laurie in supporting. It was followed by another TV movie, 1996’s “Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny” (Alan Rickman and Greta Scacchi), and the two-part miniseries “George Wallace” in 1998 (Gary Sinise and Mare Winningham).
Rounding out the quartet is another miniseries, “Angels in America,” which triumphed for Al Pacino in lead and...
- 9/11/2023
- by Luca Giliberti
- Gold Derby
Hollywood stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late Bob Barker, who recently died at the age of 99. Barker is known as the longtime host of the game show “The Price Is Right.”
Adam Sandler posted a photo of himself alongside Barker on Instagram, writing, “The man. The myth. The best. Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with. Loved talking to him. Loved laughing with him. Loved him kicking the crap out of me. He will be missed by everyone I know! Heartbreaking day. Love to Bob always and his family! Thanks for all you gave us!”
Barker was known for a famous cameo in the 1996 comedy “Happy Gilmore” starring Sandler, in which Barker plays himself. Sandler’s character Happy Gilmore plays golf alongside Barker and the scene ends with the two in an all-out brawl, with Barker coming out on top.
Actor and...
Adam Sandler posted a photo of himself alongside Barker on Instagram, writing, “The man. The myth. The best. Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with. Loved talking to him. Loved laughing with him. Loved him kicking the crap out of me. He will be missed by everyone I know! Heartbreaking day. Love to Bob always and his family! Thanks for all you gave us!”
Barker was known for a famous cameo in the 1996 comedy “Happy Gilmore” starring Sandler, in which Barker plays himself. Sandler’s character Happy Gilmore plays golf alongside Barker and the scene ends with the two in an all-out brawl, with Barker coming out on top.
Actor and...
- 8/26/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
On Friday, Elon Musk appeared to announce plans to remove the block feature from X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. A number of users responded, including conservative actor James Woods, who said he would likely leave the platform entirely if the feature is taken away. Musk was quick to fire back at Woods’ claim and tweeted back, “Then delete your account.”
Then delete your account
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2023
Woods defended his position, replying to one X user that he believes removing the block feature will make Musk’s X no different from “Jack Dorsey’s horrid Twitter.”
He continued, “Musk, whom I once championed, is only doing this to protect his advertisers anyway. Users of X are mere pawns to turn the site into an electronic shopping mall. The man I thought was a defender of free speech is just another greedy capitalist. Disappointing, but not surprising.”
This is a huge mistake.
Then delete your account
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2023
Woods defended his position, replying to one X user that he believes removing the block feature will make Musk’s X no different from “Jack Dorsey’s horrid Twitter.”
He continued, “Musk, whom I once championed, is only doing this to protect his advertisers anyway. Users of X are mere pawns to turn the site into an electronic shopping mall. The man I thought was a defender of free speech is just another greedy capitalist. Disappointing, but not surprising.”
This is a huge mistake.
- 8/21/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Producer Charles Roven first met Christopher Nolan twenty years ago, and along with Emma Thomas, the trio went on to produce what many consider to be the high-water mark of superhero films, The Dark Knight trilogy. Their latest collaboration, Oppenheimer, has picked up right where they left off, as Nolan’s ambitious J. Robert Oppenheimer biopic is yet another critical and commercial smash. The project came about in a rather casual way, as Roven and his wife, Stephanie Haymes Roven, were enjoying a social outing with Nolan and Thomas, his wife and producing partner.
“During a social get-together, I was just kicking it around with Chris about what was next after Tenet, and he’s never one to reveal everything. He likes to keep things close to the vest. That’s definitely a Nolan personality trait,” Roven tells The Hollywood Reporter. “And then he asked, ‘Why? What are you thinking?...
“During a social get-together, I was just kicking it around with Chris about what was next after Tenet, and he’s never one to reveal everything. He likes to keep things close to the vest. That’s definitely a Nolan personality trait,” Roven tells The Hollywood Reporter. “And then he asked, ‘Why? What are you thinking?...
- 8/9/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Clockwise from top left: Vampire In Brooklyn (Paramount), 30 Days Of Night: Dark Days (Sony Pictures), Once Bitten (Scream Factory), Van Helsing (Universal Pictures)Graphic: AVClub
“I have come to suck … your blood!” Forgive us for the blatant stealing of a Simpsons joke, but that’s precisely what needs to be...
“I have come to suck … your blood!” Forgive us for the blatant stealing of a Simpsons joke, but that’s precisely what needs to be...
- 8/7/2023
- by Matt Mills
- avclub.com
Dolly Parton doesn’t consider herself an actor, but she’s starred in a number of films. After her winning performance in 9 to 5, Parton acted in films throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Many of these movies placed Parton in a romance alongside another actor. She revealed the person who stood out to her as a good kisser.
Dolly Parton worked on the movie ‘Straight Talk’ with actor James Woods
In 1992, Parton starred in Straight Talk, a film about a radio show host in Chicago. She starred alongside James Woods, who played an investigative journalist looking into her show. Parton said people warned her about him, but she liked him, even though she never spent time with him off the set.
“I love James Woods. People had warned me that he could be difficult to work with, but to me he was a thrill to be around, although I never saw him off the set,...
Dolly Parton worked on the movie ‘Straight Talk’ with actor James Woods
In 1992, Parton starred in Straight Talk, a film about a radio show host in Chicago. She starred alongside James Woods, who played an investigative journalist looking into her show. Parton said people warned her about him, but she liked him, even though she never spent time with him off the set.
“I love James Woods. People had warned me that he could be difficult to work with, but to me he was a thrill to be around, although I never saw him off the set,...
- 8/1/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In the fall of 2021, Olivia Colman scored her first career Emmy for “The Crown” despite not having succeeded on her Oscar bid for “The Father” that spring. This made her the 16th performer to prevail at the Emmys directly after going home empty-handed at the Oscars and the fourth to do so during the 21st century. Now that the 2023 Emmy nominations ballots have been released, eight of the 16 actors who lost Oscars at the most recent ceremony officially have shots at joining Colman on this list.
Gold Derby’s Emmy odds currently indicate that the man and woman with the best hopes of following in Colman’s footsteps are Brian Tyree Henry and Hong Chau, who just received their first career Academy Award nominations for their respective supporting turns in “Causeway” and “The Whale.” Henry is seeking his second comedy supporting Emmy notice for “Atlanta,” while Chau could pull double...
Gold Derby’s Emmy odds currently indicate that the man and woman with the best hopes of following in Colman’s footsteps are Brian Tyree Henry and Hong Chau, who just received their first career Academy Award nominations for their respective supporting turns in “Causeway” and “The Whale.” Henry is seeking his second comedy supporting Emmy notice for “Atlanta,” while Chau could pull double...
- 7/5/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The reaction was always the same. During my high school days, I must have seen “Wait Until Dark” five times during its theatrical release. Audrey Hepburn was appealing, of course, but the main attraction for me was Alan Arkin’s chilling portrayal of a psycho sadist who, in the course of reclaiming a misdirected heroin shipment, terrorizes a blind woman in her apartment. Late in the 1967 thriller, the distressed damsel temporarily gets the upper hand by stabbing her tormentor. But as she walks away, the psycho leaps back into her kitchen and grabs her ankle.
And every time he did this, every time I saw “Wait Until Dark,” people in the audience screamed. Really, really loudly. Like, louder than the folks around me in a theater seven years later during the first jump-scare in “Jaws.”
While reading the online obituaries and social media tributes as the sad news of Arkin’s death spread,...
And every time he did this, every time I saw “Wait Until Dark,” people in the audience screamed. Really, really loudly. Like, louder than the folks around me in a theater seven years later during the first jump-scare in “Jaws.”
While reading the online obituaries and social media tributes as the sad news of Arkin’s death spread,...
- 7/1/2023
- by Joe Leydon
- Variety Film + TV
Charlie Hunnam has undeniably captivated audiences throughout his illustrious career in Hollywood. However, it’s not just his acting skills that are impressive; he also possesses an excellent appreciation for the finest films ever created.
In an old interview, Hunnam disclosed his admiration for Martin Scorsese, one of his all-time favorite directors. Surprisingly, his favorite Scorsese film isn’t the one that usually springs to mind when thinking about the renowned filmmaker.
Charlie Hunnam | Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Netflix Charlie Hunnam revealed his favorite movies of all time in a 2012 interview
Hunnam has carved out an impressive career in Hollywood, leaving his mark on both the small and big screens. He’s also not afraid to share his thoughts on the timeless classics of the movie industry.
During an interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Hunnam delved deep into his personal selection of the five greatest films of all time. Among...
In an old interview, Hunnam disclosed his admiration for Martin Scorsese, one of his all-time favorite directors. Surprisingly, his favorite Scorsese film isn’t the one that usually springs to mind when thinking about the renowned filmmaker.
Charlie Hunnam | Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Netflix Charlie Hunnam revealed his favorite movies of all time in a 2012 interview
Hunnam has carved out an impressive career in Hollywood, leaving his mark on both the small and big screens. He’s also not afraid to share his thoughts on the timeless classics of the movie industry.
During an interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Hunnam delved deep into his personal selection of the five greatest films of all time. Among...
- 6/15/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Colleagues, friends and fans are remembering Treat Williams, the versatile and prolific actor who died in a motorcycle crash today at 71. Have a look at a sampling of reaction posted on social media below.
The actor from Rowayton, Ct, amassed more than 125 film and TV credits during a career that spanned nearly half a century. He was the widowed brain surgeon who moves his kids from Manhattan to small-town Colorado on the WB’s 2002-06 drama Everwood. He recurred as the ex-firefighter dad of Kelly and Katie Severeid on Chicago Fire, starred opposite Shelley Long in the 1993-94 CBS sitcom Good Advice and guested or did arcs on dozens of series including Law & Order: Svu, White Collar, Hawaii Five-o, Leverage and The Simpsons.
Related: Emily VanCamp Pays Tribute To ‘Everwood’ Co-Star Treat Williams
More recently he was a series regular for the full six-season run of Hallmark Channel’s Chesapeake Shores.
The actor from Rowayton, Ct, amassed more than 125 film and TV credits during a career that spanned nearly half a century. He was the widowed brain surgeon who moves his kids from Manhattan to small-town Colorado on the WB’s 2002-06 drama Everwood. He recurred as the ex-firefighter dad of Kelly and Katie Severeid on Chicago Fire, starred opposite Shelley Long in the 1993-94 CBS sitcom Good Advice and guested or did arcs on dozens of series including Law & Order: Svu, White Collar, Hawaii Five-o, Leverage and The Simpsons.
Related: Emily VanCamp Pays Tribute To ‘Everwood’ Co-Star Treat Williams
More recently he was a series regular for the full six-season run of Hallmark Channel’s Chesapeake Shores.
- 6/13/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood is mourning the loss of actor Treat Williams, who died on Monday at age 71.
Williams, who starred in classic films like “Hair” and “Prince of the City”, as well as TV series like “Everwood”, died after being involved in a motorcycle accident in Vermont.
Read More: Treat Williams, ‘Hair’ And ‘Everwood’ Actor, Dead At 71 After Motorcycle Accident
As news of the actor’s passing broke, tributes began pouring in from his friends, collaborators and other stars.
Kim Cattrall, who worked with Williams on the TV movie “36 Hours to Die” shared a photo from the film, writing on Instagram, “I’m in shock! Rip Dear Treat,” sending condolences to the actor’s family.
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Matt Bomer, who played Williams’ son in “White Collar” also shared a lengthy tribute on Instagram, writing, “He’s one of the few actors...
Williams, who starred in classic films like “Hair” and “Prince of the City”, as well as TV series like “Everwood”, died after being involved in a motorcycle accident in Vermont.
Read More: Treat Williams, ‘Hair’ And ‘Everwood’ Actor, Dead At 71 After Motorcycle Accident
As news of the actor’s passing broke, tributes began pouring in from his friends, collaborators and other stars.
Kim Cattrall, who worked with Williams on the TV movie “36 Hours to Die” shared a photo from the film, writing on Instagram, “I’m in shock! Rip Dear Treat,” sending condolences to the actor’s family.
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Matt Bomer, who played Williams’ son in “White Collar” also shared a lengthy tribute on Instagram, writing, “He’s one of the few actors...
- 6/13/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Tributes have begun to pour in for Treat Williams following the actor’s death in a motorcycle accident at the age of 71. Williams appeared in over 75 films and several television series, including, the 1979 musical film Hair and on the WB series Everwood, and impacted many fellow actors.
Mark Hamill worked with Williams in The Empire Strikes Back and shared a photo of the pair together on set. “Such a wonderful person… such a gifted actor… such a treasured friend,” Hamill wrote. “I’m gutted.”
Just heard the awful news that the world has lost @Rtreatwilliams.
Mark Hamill worked with Williams in The Empire Strikes Back and shared a photo of the pair together on set. “Such a wonderful person… such a gifted actor… such a treasured friend,” Hamill wrote. “I’m gutted.”
Just heard the awful news that the world has lost @Rtreatwilliams.
- 6/13/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Hollywood is mourning the loss of Treat Williams, the veteran film and television actor who died Monday in a motorcycle accident at 71.
His agent, Barry McPherson of APA, confirmed Williams’ death in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s,” McPherson told People.
In a career that spanned six decades, Williams was best known for playing a New York City neurosurgeon who moves his family to Colorado on the WB series Everwood and in such films as Sidney Lumet’s Prince of the City and Milos Forman’s Hair. Most recently, he was a series regular on the popular Netflix drama Chesapeake Shores.
Beverly D’Angelo, who starred opposite Williams in Hair, shared on Instagram a screenshot of their last text exchange, explaining, “I was thanking him after our last phone call minutes earlier,...
His agent, Barry McPherson of APA, confirmed Williams’ death in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s,” McPherson told People.
In a career that spanned six decades, Williams was best known for playing a New York City neurosurgeon who moves his family to Colorado on the WB series Everwood and in such films as Sidney Lumet’s Prince of the City and Milos Forman’s Hair. Most recently, he was a series regular on the popular Netflix drama Chesapeake Shores.
Beverly D’Angelo, who starred opposite Williams in Hair, shared on Instagram a screenshot of their last text exchange, explaining, “I was thanking him after our last phone call minutes earlier,...
- 6/13/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Treat Williams, the actor who starred in the 1979 musical film Hair and on the WB series Everwood, died Monday from a motorcycle accident at age 71.
His death was confirmed by his family in a statement to Rolling Stone.
“It is with great sadness that we report that our beloved Treat Williams has passed away tonight in Dorset, Vermont, after a fatal motorcycle accident. As you can imagine, we are shocked and greatly bereaved at this time,” read the statement. “Treat was full of love for his family, for his life and for his craft,...
His death was confirmed by his family in a statement to Rolling Stone.
“It is with great sadness that we report that our beloved Treat Williams has passed away tonight in Dorset, Vermont, after a fatal motorcycle accident. As you can imagine, we are shocked and greatly bereaved at this time,” read the statement. “Treat was full of love for his family, for his life and for his craft,...
- 6/13/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
This article contains some spoilers
In 1995, we screamed, “Hack the planet!” Today, my mom can watch any movie on her phone. When we walk around with computers in our pockets, fantasies about jacking into cyberspace and accessing vast amounts of information seem quaint, if not outright laughable. But it’s that very mundane nature that makes cyberpunk such an important genre, even in 2023.
The cyberpunk genre began in literature, first in stories published in the UK magazine New Worlds and later in novels from writers such as William Gibson (Neuromancer), J.G. Ballard (High Rise), and Philip K. Dick. These writers took a darker look at the technology of the future, showing how new inventions did nothing to change inequality and corruption, only reinforcing the worst parts of humanity.
For most people, cinematic cyberpunk is synonymous with 1982’s Blade Runner, an adaption of the Dick book Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep.
In 1995, we screamed, “Hack the planet!” Today, my mom can watch any movie on her phone. When we walk around with computers in our pockets, fantasies about jacking into cyberspace and accessing vast amounts of information seem quaint, if not outright laughable. But it’s that very mundane nature that makes cyberpunk such an important genre, even in 2023.
The cyberpunk genre began in literature, first in stories published in the UK magazine New Worlds and later in novels from writers such as William Gibson (Neuromancer), J.G. Ballard (High Rise), and Philip K. Dick. These writers took a darker look at the technology of the future, showing how new inventions did nothing to change inequality and corruption, only reinforcing the worst parts of humanity.
For most people, cinematic cyberpunk is synonymous with 1982’s Blade Runner, an adaption of the Dick book Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep.
- 6/9/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
No book could ever fully capture the beautiful, ugly, inexplicable madness that is the Cannes Film Festival — but that hasn’t stopped a handful from trying. Here are THR’s executive editor (awards) and resident film-book bibliophile’s picks for the five best.
1. Two Weeks in the Midday Sun: A Cannes Notebook, by Roger Ebert (1987)
This thin travelogue by the Chicago Sun-Times’ longtime film critic, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1975 and died in 2013, chronicles his experience covering the fest’s 1987 edition, having previously attended many times before. It breezily profiles true festival characters like the publicist Renee Furst, the schlock showman Menahem Golan and the gambler Billy “Silver Dollar” Baxter — all now gone — and charmingly illustrates how much some things have changed (journalists no longer file reports by telex when they can get around to it, but rather post multiple online dispatches daily) and others have not (the jetlag and lack of sleep,...
1. Two Weeks in the Midday Sun: A Cannes Notebook, by Roger Ebert (1987)
This thin travelogue by the Chicago Sun-Times’ longtime film critic, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1975 and died in 2013, chronicles his experience covering the fest’s 1987 edition, having previously attended many times before. It breezily profiles true festival characters like the publicist Renee Furst, the schlock showman Menahem Golan and the gambler Billy “Silver Dollar” Baxter — all now gone — and charmingly illustrates how much some things have changed (journalists no longer file reports by telex when they can get around to it, but rather post multiple online dispatches daily) and others have not (the jetlag and lack of sleep,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Entourage creator Doug Ellin went full Ari Gold on a writer who posted an essay declaring that the HBO comedy series will be re-edited to reflect modern sensibilities (à la Roald Dahl and Agatha Christie’s books).
There’s just one thing: The essay was satire, which Ellin apparently didn’t recognize.
The piece was written by Max Davison at McSweeney’s (which should have been the first clue) who pretended to be an HBO executive announcing Entourage will be the network’s first series to undergo “sensitivity readings,” noting, “[Since 2011], we have since undergone vast shifts in our views on women, race, and Ed Hardy …. We are merely removing a handful of problematic elements that were more socially acceptable back in Entourage’s time. These include sexism, homophobia, misogyny, anti-Semitism, dubious sexual politics, Asian hate, toxic masculinity, the casting couch, racial slurs, ethnic slurs, sexist jokes, abusive workplace language, mockery of sex workers,...
There’s just one thing: The essay was satire, which Ellin apparently didn’t recognize.
The piece was written by Max Davison at McSweeney’s (which should have been the first clue) who pretended to be an HBO executive announcing Entourage will be the network’s first series to undergo “sensitivity readings,” noting, “[Since 2011], we have since undergone vast shifts in our views on women, race, and Ed Hardy …. We are merely removing a handful of problematic elements that were more socially acceptable back in Entourage’s time. These include sexism, homophobia, misogyny, anti-Semitism, dubious sexual politics, Asian hate, toxic masculinity, the casting couch, racial slurs, ethnic slurs, sexist jokes, abusive workplace language, mockery of sex workers,...
- 5/19/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Support and prayers continue to pour in as Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized weeks after his daughter, Corinne, revealed on Instagram that he was “facing a medical complication.”
After the distressing news, Nia Long and other celebrities recently took to Twitter to express their heartfelt concern for the 55-year-old Hollywood heavyweight.
“Fresh Prince” star Long tweeted her words of support for the star on Friday, writing: “My heart is heavy this morning. Praying for our brother Jamie Foxx. My love and prayers run deep for you and your loved ones. #PrayForJamieFoxx”.
Read More: Jamie Foxx’s Upcoming Film ‘Strays’ Pushes Theatrical Release Amid His Recovery
My heart is heavy this morning. Praying for our brother Jamie Foxx. My love and prayers run deep for you and your loved ones. #PrayForJamieFoxx
— Nia Long (@NiaLong) May 12, 2023
The tweet comes one week after a source told People that Foxx was “stable and not in a life-threatening situation now.
After the distressing news, Nia Long and other celebrities recently took to Twitter to express their heartfelt concern for the 55-year-old Hollywood heavyweight.
“Fresh Prince” star Long tweeted her words of support for the star on Friday, writing: “My heart is heavy this morning. Praying for our brother Jamie Foxx. My love and prayers run deep for you and your loved ones. #PrayForJamieFoxx”.
Read More: Jamie Foxx’s Upcoming Film ‘Strays’ Pushes Theatrical Release Amid His Recovery
My heart is heavy this morning. Praying for our brother Jamie Foxx. My love and prayers run deep for you and your loved ones. #PrayForJamieFoxx
— Nia Long (@NiaLong) May 12, 2023
The tweet comes one week after a source told People that Foxx was “stable and not in a life-threatening situation now.
- 5/12/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
John Wright, the film editor who received Oscar nominations for his work on Jan de Bont’s Speed and The Hunt for Red October, one of six movies he cut for John McTiernan, has died. He was 79.
Wright died April 20 at his home in Calabasas after a battle with prostate and bone cancer, his wife of 57 years, Jane Wright, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Wright’s résumé also included such other high-profile films as Sam Peckinpah’s Convoy (1978), Paul Michael Glaser’s The Running Man (1987), Stan Dragoti’s Necessary Roughness (1991), John Woo’s Broken Arrow (1996), Bryan Singer’s X-Men (2000), James Gartner’s Glory Road (2006) and Louis Leterrier’s The Incredible Hulk (2008).
He collaborated with directors Mel Gibson on The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Apocalypto (2006); with Graeme Clifford on Frances (1982) and Gleaming the Cube (1989); and with Randall Wallace on Secretariat (2010) and Heaven Is for Real (2014).
Wright was nominated for an Emmy...
Wright died April 20 at his home in Calabasas after a battle with prostate and bone cancer, his wife of 57 years, Jane Wright, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Wright’s résumé also included such other high-profile films as Sam Peckinpah’s Convoy (1978), Paul Michael Glaser’s The Running Man (1987), Stan Dragoti’s Necessary Roughness (1991), John Woo’s Broken Arrow (1996), Bryan Singer’s X-Men (2000), James Gartner’s Glory Road (2006) and Louis Leterrier’s The Incredible Hulk (2008).
He collaborated with directors Mel Gibson on The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Apocalypto (2006); with Graeme Clifford on Frances (1982) and Gleaming the Cube (1989); and with Randall Wallace on Secretariat (2010) and Heaven Is for Real (2014).
Wright was nominated for an Emmy...
- 5/2/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
1. James Woods James Woods, an accomplished actor with roles in films like Casino and Once Upon a Time in America, is also known for his exceptional intelligence. With an estimated Iq of 180, Woods attended MIT on a full scholarship, studying political science before dropping out to pursue acting. Despite leaving academia, Woods remains an avid reader and has been known to engage in intellectual debates on social media. 2. Geena Davis Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis, renowned for her roles in iconic films such as Thelma & Louise and A League of Their Own, is also a member of...
- 3/28/2023
- by Tony Matutai
- TVovermind.com
1993 was a banner year for Sylvester Stallone. While he had started the nineties on shaky ground due to the failure of Rocky V and his two comedies, Oscar and Stop or My Mom Will Shoot, the back-to-back success of Cliffhanger and Demolition Man reestablished Sly as one of Hollywood’s biggest action heroes. For his follow-up, he would pick another action flick, albeit one that embraced elements of another genre quickly gaining popularity in Hollywood: The erotic thriller.
Flashback to 1992. The movie Basic Instinct was a worldwide smash and established Sharon Stone as the biggest sex symbol of the day. A veteran actress with a career going back a decade, her performance as the murderous but insanely alluring Catherine Trammel made her a cultural icon. She followed it up with another steamy thriller, 1993’s Sliver, also a hit, and The Specialist would be her last entry into the cycle of erotic thrillers,...
Flashback to 1992. The movie Basic Instinct was a worldwide smash and established Sharon Stone as the biggest sex symbol of the day. A veteran actress with a career going back a decade, her performance as the murderous but insanely alluring Catherine Trammel made her a cultural icon. She followed it up with another steamy thriller, 1993’s Sliver, also a hit, and The Specialist would be her last entry into the cycle of erotic thrillers,...
- 3/26/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Sharon Stone always prefers to bet on herself.
The “Casino” actress revealed that she was encouraged to run in the Best Supporting Actress Academy Awards category for her role in the 1995 Martin Scorsese film. However, Stone was determined to earn her rightful place in the Best Actress lead category, even if it lowered her odds of winning against Emma Thompson (“Sense and Sensibility”), Meryl Streep (“The Bridges of Madison County”), Elisabeth Shue (“Leaving Las Vegas”), and Susan Sarandon (“Dead Man Walking”), who ultimately took home the 1996 Oscar.
“I was super surprised. I mean, they told me, ‘We can run for Supporting Actress and you’ll win the Oscar. You can’t win for leading lady but they’re never going to let you get a leading lady Oscar,’ because it was me,” Stone said during the latest iHeartPodcast “Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi” episode, citing her controversial reputation following “Basic Instinct.
The “Casino” actress revealed that she was encouraged to run in the Best Supporting Actress Academy Awards category for her role in the 1995 Martin Scorsese film. However, Stone was determined to earn her rightful place in the Best Actress lead category, even if it lowered her odds of winning against Emma Thompson (“Sense and Sensibility”), Meryl Streep (“The Bridges of Madison County”), Elisabeth Shue (“Leaving Las Vegas”), and Susan Sarandon (“Dead Man Walking”), who ultimately took home the 1996 Oscar.
“I was super surprised. I mean, they told me, ‘We can run for Supporting Actress and you’ll win the Oscar. You can’t win for leading lady but they’re never going to let you get a leading lady Oscar,’ because it was me,” Stone said during the latest iHeartPodcast “Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi” episode, citing her controversial reputation following “Basic Instinct.
- 3/7/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
From The Video Archives Podcast, writer/director Roger Avary and writer/producer Gala Avary discuss a few of their favorite movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Taxi Driver (1976)
Star Wars (1977)
Matinee (1993)
Dune (1984)
Terror On A Train a.k.a. Time Bomb (1953)
Licorice Pizza (2021)
Batman (1989)
Yentl (1983)
Nuts (1987)
Spaceballs (1987)
Die Hard (1988)
Top Gun (1986)
Cocksucker Blues (1972)
Mijn nachten met Susan, Olga, Albert, Julie, Piet & Sandra (1975)
Straw Dogs (1971)
The Godfather (1972)
A History Of Violence (2005)
Day Of The Dolphin (1973)
Babylon (2022)
Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (2022)
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (1979)
Carrie (1976)
Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995)
Blow Out (1981)
The Matrix (1999)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Killing Zoe (1993)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
The Tenant (1976)
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
Bugsy Malone (1976)
Phantom Of The Paradise (1974)
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Rules Of Attraction (2002)
The Sound Of Music (1965)
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory (1971)
Giant (1956)
The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Babe (1995)
Time Bandits...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Taxi Driver (1976)
Star Wars (1977)
Matinee (1993)
Dune (1984)
Terror On A Train a.k.a. Time Bomb (1953)
Licorice Pizza (2021)
Batman (1989)
Yentl (1983)
Nuts (1987)
Spaceballs (1987)
Die Hard (1988)
Top Gun (1986)
Cocksucker Blues (1972)
Mijn nachten met Susan, Olga, Albert, Julie, Piet & Sandra (1975)
Straw Dogs (1971)
The Godfather (1972)
A History Of Violence (2005)
Day Of The Dolphin (1973)
Babylon (2022)
Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (2022)
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (1979)
Carrie (1976)
Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995)
Blow Out (1981)
The Matrix (1999)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Killing Zoe (1993)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
The Tenant (1976)
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
Bugsy Malone (1976)
Phantom Of The Paradise (1974)
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Rules Of Attraction (2002)
The Sound Of Music (1965)
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory (1971)
Giant (1956)
The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Babe (1995)
Time Bandits...
- 2/28/2023
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
For many, Videodrome (1983) remains David Cronenberg’s signature film. It is not his most successful or necessarily even his best, but it does most thoroughly define the descriptor “Cronenbergian.” It is a distillation of many of the themes and motifs he would explore throughout his filmography. Along with The Fly (1986), it is perhaps his greatest depiction of the subgenre that he is most often associated with—body horror, but it also explores a number of philosophical ideas that thread their way through much of his body of work. Above all, Videodrome is an often uncomfortable interrogation of humanity’s relationship with violence, entertainment, and media, and forty years after its release, that interrogation has only become more disturbing and prescient.
Videodrome is an idea movie wrapped up in a mystery/conspiracy plot. That the plot makes any sense at all is rather remarkable considering, due to Canadian tax shelter policies,...
Videodrome is an idea movie wrapped up in a mystery/conspiracy plot. That the plot makes any sense at all is rather remarkable considering, due to Canadian tax shelter policies,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Brian Keiper
- bloody-disgusting.com
Long Live The New Flesh, Bitch!
And just like that, we’re into February. After starting the new year with a redo of our episode on The Perfection, followed by AIDS metaphor Safe, del Toro’s Gothic Romance Crimson Peak and slasher remake House of Wax, Trace and I are settling into our birthday month with four weeks of ‘Weird Sex’ films.
First on the docket: David Cronenberg‘s iconic body horror film Videodrome, which just celebrated its fortieth anniversary last week. In the film, Max Renn (James Woods) works at a Toronto TV station that programs sexy, violent content and he’s always on the hunt for new fare. Enter Videodrome: a pirated signal originally thought to originate from Malaysia (but is actually from Pittsburgh) that is basically snuff.
The trouble is that Videodrome is also a weapon, causing physical changes in the body of viewers (tumors), as well as vivid hallucinations.
And just like that, we’re into February. After starting the new year with a redo of our episode on The Perfection, followed by AIDS metaphor Safe, del Toro’s Gothic Romance Crimson Peak and slasher remake House of Wax, Trace and I are settling into our birthday month with four weeks of ‘Weird Sex’ films.
First on the docket: David Cronenberg‘s iconic body horror film Videodrome, which just celebrated its fortieth anniversary last week. In the film, Max Renn (James Woods) works at a Toronto TV station that programs sexy, violent content and he’s always on the hunt for new fare. Enter Videodrome: a pirated signal originally thought to originate from Malaysia (but is actually from Pittsburgh) that is basically snuff.
The trouble is that Videodrome is also a weapon, causing physical changes in the body of viewers (tumors), as well as vivid hallucinations.
- 2/6/2023
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
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