Al Pacino Reveals He “Didn’t Have a Pulse” During Near-Death Experience with COVID-19
Al Pacino describes how he contracted a severe case of COVID-19 in 2020. The renowned actor had an interview with The New York Times prior to the publication of his next memoir, Sonny Boy. The Scarface actor talked candidly about his close call with the coronavirus prior to the development of vaccinations. He clarified that […]
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh reveal they didn’t hear “cut” during the filming of a sex scene in their upcoming movie We Live in Time
When filming a sexual sequence for their new film, We Live In Time, Andrew Garfield and co-star Florence Pugh ‘didn’t hear cut,’ as he has recounted. In the film, Garfield and Pugh play Tobias and Almut, a couple who encounter each other by coincidence. The time-travelling romance tells the story of the couple’s courtship, family […]
Saoirse Ronan Admits She Auditioned for Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter: ‘I Knew I Wasn’t Gonna Get It’
Saoirse Ronan was on the verge of applying to Hogwarts. The four-time Oscar nominee was asked whether there were any previous parts she regretted not being able to perform during her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, October 3. Ronan stated, “There’s things that you’ll pass on and then they come out and you […]
Menendez Family Condemns Netflix’s Monsters as a ‘Grotesque Shockadrama’
For the benefit of the brothers’ aunt Joan VanderMolen and the rest of their extended family, Erik Menendez’s wife Tammi has issued a critical critique of Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” “A phobic, gross, anachronistic, serial episodic nightmare that is not only riddled with mistruths and outright falsehoods but ignores the most […]
Joker 2 Receives Unfavorable Rotten Tomatoes Rating as Critics Slam the ‘Profoundly Stupid’ Sequel
As additional reviews of Joker: Folie à Deux, the 2019 Joaquin Phoenix film, are being released, the movie has an unfavourable Rotten Tomatoes score. The first reactions to the film’s screening at the Venice Film Festival in September were divided, some people thought it was “dull” and “laborious,” while others described it as “ingenious” or […]
Sydney Sweeney Reveals Paparazzi Stalk Her Home and Tried to Make a Deal for Bikini Photos: ‘My Actual Safety Is at Risk’
Sydney Sweeney spoke honestly about the abuse she receives from photographers, stating, “My actual safety is at risk” when pictures of her are taken outside of her residence without permission. Sweeney said in a recent interview with Glamour magazine that photographers had lately descended on her Florida home and yelled at her family members who […]
Cillian Murphy’s ‘Catholic guilt’ meant he was uncomfortable with huge movie paycheck
Cillian Murphy disclosed the reason behind his feelings of not being worthy of the enormous $10 million he was purportedly paid to portray Oppenheimer. As the first actor of Irish descent to win Best Actor at the Oscars, he created history with his outstanding depiction of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb,” […]
Doctor pleads guilty in Matthew Perry overdose death
Actor Matthew Perry died from drug overdose, and a doctor who was charged with his death has entered a guilty plea. In a Los Angeles court, Dr. Mark Chavez entered a guilty plea to a charge of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, a surgical anaesthetic. A ketamine clinic operator, Chavez, 54, sold ketamine lozenges to Dr. […]
Dakota Fanning Reveals She Was Asked ‘Super-Inappropriate Questions’ as a Child Actor: People Were ‘Wanting Me to Fail’
Dakota Fanning recently discussed her uncomfortable and frequently inappropriate childhood star interviews with The Cut. The performer started her official career at 6 years old and established as one of Hollywood’s top child stars with roles in “Man on Fire,” “I Am Sam,” “War of the Worlds” and more. “In interviews at a young age, […]
‘Men in Black’ Director Reveals ‘Will Smith Is a Farter’: One Fart Was So Bad ‘We Evacuated the Stage for About Three Hours. And That’s Incredible’
On the podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa,” filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld of “Men in Black” disclosed that the 1997 espionage comedy’s set needed to be cleared “for about three hours” at one point due to Will Smith’s fart. Smith co-starred with Tommy Lee Jones in the film “Men in Black,” which became the […]
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Denzel Washington Confronts Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and ‘Storms Out’ After All-Night Party in 2003
Denzel Washington and Sean “Diddy” Combs apparently had their own private difficulties publicised more than 20 years ago. According to a person who spoke with US Weekly, Washington,69, allegedly confronted the discredited rapper,54, during an all-night party in 2003. The Oscar-winning actor had enough and approached the millionaire founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, though it’s […]
Daniel Day-Lewis, 67, surprises fans with acting comeback 7 years after retirement
Seven years after he ended his acting career, Daniel Day-Lewis was spotted filming a film. On Sunday, September 29, the 67-year-old Oscar winner was captured on camera on the “Anemone” movie set in Manchester, England. He raced on a motorcycle with Sean Bean, the protagonist of the film, in front of a vast gathering of […]
Viola Davis Reflects on Being Called the N-Word More Than Her Own Name as a Child During HollyRod Foundation Honor Acceptance
In Los Angeles at the HollyRod Foundation DesignCare 2024 Gala, Viola Davis was presented with the Jacqueline Avant HollyRod Humanitarian Award. The foundation was started in 1997 by actress Holly Robinson Peete and her husband Rodney Peete to assist families impacted by autism and Parkinson’s disease. Robinson Peete discussed the enduring impact of Jacqueline, the […]
Josh Brolin Confirms Those Hal Jordan Green Lantern Talks & Possible DC Future
For a while, comic book fans thought Josh Brolin—who has previously portrayed Cable and Thanos—was going to be the showrunner for DC Studios’ Green Lantern TV series on HBO. According to reports, Brolin was being considered for the part of Hal Jordan, possibly among the best-known Green Lantern, who would be mentoring a younger John […]
Actor JJ Velazquez Exonerated After Serving Nearly 24 Years for Wrongful Murder Conviction
After spending over 24 years in jail for a crime he did not engage in, “Sing Sing” star Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez has been absolved of his unjust murder conviction. In a courtroom located in downtown Manhattan on Monday morning, 48-year-old Velazquez embraced friends and family, banged his chest, and clenched his fist, all while fighting […]
Johnny Depp Surprises Kids at a Hospital in Spain with a Visit in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Costume
Recently, Johnny Depp brought delight to kids at Donostia University Hospital by playing Captain Jack Sparrow once more. The Hollywood actor cheered up the paediatric and oncology wards of the hospital by interacting with young patients. This was not Johnny Depp’s first act of kindness as Jack Sparrow; in 2022, he dressed up as the […]
‘Peaky Blinders Film’ Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Installment in the Shelby Saga
Peaky Blinders will be back on Netflix, this time in the form of “A Peaky Blinders Film,” a feature-length account. In the movie, which was announced in June 2024, Cillian Murphy would play politician, businessman, and criminal lord Tommy Shelby. Steven Knight, the mind behind the series, has begun drafting the script. Tom Harper, who […]
Samuel L. Jackson Says Positive Test Screenings Got Him More F-Bombs in ‘Snakes on a Plane’
Several online hot moments may be attributed to the film industry, but one of the first was a famous statement made by actor Samuel L. Jackson in the 2006 action movie “Snakes on a Plane.” This is about his character, exasperated FBI Agent Neville Flynn, stated, “I have had it with these motherfucking snakes on […]
Lady Gaga Says ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Role “Didn’t Really Leave Me Creatively”
Lady Gaga drew a lot of influence for her next record, Harlequin. The Academy Award winner talked about her “deep experience” portraying Harley Quinn, also known as Harleen “Lee” Quinzel, in Joker: Folie à Deux. She also discussed how the companion album was inspired by her interpretation of the DC comic book character. “This idea […]
Paul Feig Partly Blames Trump for All-Female ‘Ghostbusters’ Backlash: “Everybody Went F***ing Cannibal”
The director of the 2016 all-female Ghostbusters restart, Paul Feig, attributes some of the racist and sexist vitriol the film garnered from internet trolls to Donald Trump. The director recently reflected on the backlash the action comedy, which starred Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones, faced after its premiere, in a conversation […]
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‘The Shawshank Redemption’ director Frank Darabont reveals why he came out of retirement to direct episodes of ‘STRANGER THINGS’ Season 5.
Frank Darabont hasn’t touched the camera since he directed episodes of the 2013 television show Mob City. Still, he just explained why he is leaving retirement to helm two episodes of the upcoming season of the critically acclaimed Netflix series Stranger Things. In an interview with The Daily Beast to share memories about the 30th […]
Will Ferrell: ‘If the Trans Community Is a Threat to You, Then It Stems From Not Being Confident or Safe With Yourself’
During his press tour for the Netflix documentary “Will & Harper,” Will Ferrell appeared in The Independent and was asked to discuss the reasons behind transphobia. “I think we fear what we don’t know,” he retorted. The bond of aDuring his press tour for the Netflix documentary “Will & Harper,” Will Ferrell appeared in The […]
Aubrey Plaza Reveals She Watched ‘A Lot of Fox News’ to Prepare for Corrupt Journalist Role
This week, “Megalopolis” actor Aubrey Plaza stated she “watched a lot of Fox News to research my role as a corrupt journalist.” Plaza portrays the power-mad Francis Ford Coppola’s pet sci-fi film, Megalopolis, which reimagines a power clash in ancient Rome. Desi Lydic, a guest host of “The Daily Show,” introduced the previous “White Lotus” […]
Heartfelt Tributes Honor the Legendary Dame Maggie Smith
After passing away at the age of 89, Dame Maggie Smith—best recognized for the Downton Abbey and Harry Potter films—was hailed as “a true legend” of theatre and cinema. The Prime Minister, the King, and several of her long-time co-stars have all expressed tribute. She was called “a national treasure” by King Charles and “beloved […]
Cate Blanchett Reveals ‘Carol’ Faced Funding Challenges: “No One Wanted to See a Film About Two Women Falling in Love”
Arriving in Toronto, Cate Blanchett gave a comprehensive lecture about creative tension on set, what makes big-budget movies “risky,” and why her six-time Oscar-nominated film “Carol” couldn’t secure financing. Fans waited in line early to get rush seats to see Blanchett, who is at TIFF promoting Guy Maddin’s feature “Rumours” and Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV+ […]
James Gandolfini Walked Out of His Intervention, Dared HBO Execs: ‘Aw, f— this’
Former HBO CEO Chris Albrecht revisits the moment when James Gandolfini, actor of The Sopranos, slammed out of an intervention. In the recently released Max docuseries Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos, Albrecht shares his memories of the show. The director and writer reminisce on the series, offering his thoughts on its conception, casting, […]
The Boys Star Asks Fans for ‘Boundaries’ After ‘Uncomfortable’ Convention Encounter
A star of the popular TV show The Boys has urged people to “respect boundaries” after encountering certain fans at Comic-Con Northern Ireland that left her feeling “uncomfortable.” Valorie Curry, who portrays Firecracker in the Amazon Prime Series, said in an Instagram story shared on Saturday that two gathering attendees at the Eikon Exhibition Centre […]
New Linkin Park Singer Emily Armstrong Responds to Criticism for Supporting Danny Masterson
As soon as Linkin Park revealed Dead Sara singer Emily Armstrong would be joining the reconstituted band as lead vocalist, a barrage of criticism surfaced due to her prior affiliations with the Church of Scientology and her endorsement of actor and accused rapist Danny Masterson. She took up to social media, to clear up the […]
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Director Ron Howard Is ‘Concerned’ About Trump-Vance Rhetoric: “We Gotta Get Out and Vote — for Whomever, but Be Thoughtful”
The filmmaker of Hillbilly Elegy, Ron Howard, has aimed a jab at JD Vance, implying that the Republican running mate for Donald Trump has undergone a “change” since their initial meeting. Vance was chosen earlier this year to be Trump’s potential vice presidential candidate in the 2024 US presidential election. However, prior to entering politics, […]
‘Lord of the Rings’ Star Ian McKellen Says the Queen Was “Bloody Rude” When They Met
The renowned actor of Lord of the Rings, Ian Mckellen recently opened up on how he really feels about Queen Elizabeth II. In a recent interview with the British newspaper The Times, McKellen stated, “I’m sure the Queen was quite mad at the end. And on the few occasions I met her she was quite […]
Andrew Garfield Shuts Down Rumors of Joining ‘Spider-Man 4’: “People Will Just Say Anything to Get Clicks”
Regarding the upcoming fourth “Spider-Man” film, Kevin Feige stated in July that “we have writers who are going to be delivering us a draft relatively soon.” Online rumours about Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire possibly co-starring with Tom Holland in the movie began to circulate right away. During the premiere of “We Live in Time” […]
Oceans14 is in the works
Warner Bros. and Smokehouse are apparently working on a sequel to Ocean’s 14.Edward Berger may take over as filmmaker in place of Steven Soderbergh, while George Clooney and Brad Pitt are reportedly in talks to rejoin the series, based on early reports. As of this writing, nothing has been confirmed, but Clooney did mention in […]
“Absolutely not”: Why Christoph Waltz Refuses to Reprise His Role as Hans Landa from ‘Inglourious Basterds’
One of the greatest villains in movie history is without a doubt Hans Landa, played by Christoph Waltz, who gives a brilliant portrayal as the menacing Nazi Colonel with a volatile temper. Waltz portrayed the role in the highly regarded 2009 film Inglourious Basterds, directed by Quentin Tarantino. For the role, he won the Oscar […]
Marlon Wayans Describes Harvey Weinstein’s Downfall as “God’s Revenge” Following ‘Scary Movie’ Dispute
Harvey Weinstein stole the concepts for movies from his family, including the Scary Movie series, and Marlon Wayans said he should have fought him for it, but the acclaimed producer’s final fall seemed like “god’s revenge.” In 2000, Wayans and his brother Shawn wrote the comedy-horror film Scary Movie, helmed by their brother Keenan and […]
Joaquin Phoenix Describes Himself as “Upsettingly Thin” in Joker 2 and Admits He “Shouldn’t Do It Again”
As the much anticipated sequel debuts, Joaquin Phoenix, the star of The Joker, has thought back on the drastic weight drop he underwent to portray Arthur Fleck and acknowledged he “probably shouldn’t do it again.” This time the sequel is a musical in addition to other disciplines like psychological thriller, and Lady Gaga has joined […]
Jenna Ortega Says Women ‘Should Have Our Own’ Franchises, Not Spinoffs: I Don’t Want ‘Jamie Bond’
Greater female-leading franchises rather than female-led spinoffs are what Jenna Ortega is advocating for. When asked if she would approve director Tim Burton’s offer to relaunch “Edward Scissorhands” as the gender-flipped Edith Scissorhands, Ortega said she would rather to just get started in a franchise as a distinctive character over an upcoming interview with MTV […]
Winona Ryder shares that she and Keanu Reeves still refer to each other as ‘husband’ and ‘wife’ in texts
More than thirty years after getting married (perhaps jestingly) on the set of Francis Ford Coppola’s Dracula, Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves have admitted that they still refer to one another as husband and wife in text messages. Coppola directed the couple in a legally valid wedding sequence for the 1992 movie, which Ryder has […]
Angelina Jolie reveals she quit singing after an ex’s critique: ‘I just assumed I couldn’t really sing’
Lately, Angelina Jolie acknowledged that she doubted she would ever sing again after hearing scathing remarks from a former partner. The Oscar winner said that she was afraid of performing in the new biopic “Maria,” in which she plays renowned opera singer Maria Callas, because one of her ex-boyfriends had some negative things to say […]
James McAvoy Drew Inspiration from Andrew Tate for His ‘Speak No Evil’ Role’s “Toxic Masculinity”
“The thing I thought I could exploit in the character was, he thinks he’s a bit of a f— West Country Andrew Tate,” he told Empire. “He’s like, ‘I’m going to teach you what it’s like to be a man again.’ But there’s a sort of polite face on it that isn’t quite Andrew Tate, […]
George Clooney Calls Biden the ‘Most Selfless’ President Since George Washington for Dropping Out of Presidential Race Against Trump: ‘All the Credit Goes to Him’
President Joe Biden was praised by George Clooney as “selfless” for resigning as the Democratic nominee in this year’s presidential contest. At the much-awaited Venice Film Festival press conference for his awaited film “Wolfs,” which took place on Sunday, he talked about his contentious July New York Times opinion piece in which he urged President […]
Winona Ryder Says She Lost ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Role Because of Intense Media Scrutiny
Winona Ryder genuinely wants her younger co-stars to share her passion for movies.In her recent interview, whilst promoting her character in Tim Burton’s forthcoming sequel “Beetlejuice , the Oscar-nominated performer bemoaned the lack of interest some of the younger actors have in watching films. Whether alongside Jenna Ortega on the “Beetlejuice” sequel or the “Stranger […]
Ice T Got Asked If ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Will Go ‘Back to Normal’ After It ‘Started Going Woke.’ He Responded: ‘What the F Is Woke? Like I Give a F—‘
Ice T refuted a recent claim that “Law & Order: SVU” had “started to go woke” and deviated too much from its OG roots. The rapper and actor is the long-standing male crew member of the NBC criminal investigative series. He portrays detective Odafin Tutuola. He is now working on the 26th season of the […]
Harmony Korine Claims Film Is Losing Fresh Talent to Livestreaming: ‘IShowSpeed Is the New Tarkovsky’
Filmmaker Harmony Korine at the press conference for his most recent film, “Baby Invasion,” at the Venice Film Festival, asked Hollywood to begin accepting the entertainment mediums synonymous with millennial culture, such as gaming and streaming. “What’s happening in Hollywood — and you’re starting to see Hollywood, I think, crumble creatively — is that they’re […]
John Stamos Reveals He Was Kicked Out of Scientology
In a recent podcast, John Stamos disclosed that he was on the verge of becoming a Scientologist but was expelled for excessive tomfoolery. The actor described being expelled from the group as a youngster after just one meeting in a conversation with famous impressionist Matt Friend for his podcast, “Friend in High Places.” “I was […]
Sigourney Weaver Tears Up at Venice After Reporter Links ‘Alien’s’ Ripley to Kamala Harris: ‘To Think My Work Would Have Anything to Do With Her Rise Makes Me Happy’
Sigourney Weaver broke down in tears when discussing Kamala Harris at the Venice Film Festival press conference, shortly after she was awarded a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement. When asked if her performance as Ripley in “Alien” influenced women’s empowerment and if it would assist Harris winning the presidency of the United States, Weaver responded […]
Amandla Stenberg: ‘The Acolyte’ Cancellation Was Expected Due to Backlash from Toxic ‘Star Wars’ Fans
The termination of “The Acolyte” on Disney+ wasn’t a huge blow to Amandla Stenberg. The “Star Wars” series’ lead actor posted a message on her Instagram story on Wednesday, discussing the “rampage of hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol” they encountered following their casting. In the video, Stenberg starts by saying, “I’m going to be transparent and […]
‘The Crow’ Original Director Criticizes Reboot After Box Office Flop: ‘I Thought It Was a Cynical Cash Grab. Not Much Cash to Grab It Seems’
With a rumoured production budget of $50 million, Lionsgate’s version of “The Crow” opened to $4.6 million, making it a box office failure. The director of the first “The Crow” adaption in 1994, Alex Proyas, is one individual who isn’t very concerned about the situation. Since his actor Brandon Lee was slain on the production […]
Glen Powell Shuts Down Producer’s Claim That Ryan Gosling’s Appeal Is ‘Limited to Females’: ‘Ryan Is a Legend. I’m Just Glen’
Glen Powell is not immune to criticism of Ryan Gosling’s iconic status. The popular “Anyone But You” actor recently took to X to address a widely shared statement by an unidentified Hollywood producer, who referred to Powell as the industry’s finest emerging talent and paid Gosling a stinging remark. The unidentified producer who talked to […]
Aubrey Plaza Never Watched ‘White Lotus’ Because ‘I Had Trouble Opening My Max Account’ and ‘Couldn’t Figure Out the Password … I’d Love a DVD Instead’
Aubrey Plaza received praise from critics and was nominated for an Emmy for her role as Harper in “The White Lotus” Season 2, however, it’s unlikely that she saw every episode. She acknowledged that she hasn’t watched her season of Mike White’s adored HBO anthology series because she can’t get into her Max account in […]
Jenna Ortega Believes She Auditioned for Zendaya’s Role in ‘Dune’: “Everything Was Very Secret”
Jenna Ortega believes she went to the Zendaya tryout for Dune. The Beetlejuice actress claimed to have been 15 years old when she appeared for the piece. According to Ortega, “I think it was Chani, I think it was Zendaya’s,” in a BuzzFeed interview. “But they weren’t saying that, everything was very secret.” She recalled […]
Francis Ford Coppola: ‘Megalopolis’ Deliberately Features Actors Who Have Been ‘Canceled’
The next epic, Megalopolis, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, reportedly cast performers who were “cancelled” deliberately because he didn’t want his movie to be dismissed as “some woke Hollywood production.” Coppola told Rolling Stone in a latest interview that he anticipates the film will start a discussion, even though the path leading up to Lionsgate’s […]
Quentin Tarantino Advises Kamala Harris to Avoid Media Interviews: ‘Don’t F–k S–t Up!’
It seems like everybody wants to know why Vice President Kamala Harris is avoiding the press like she’s a saleswoman at dinner in the realm of politics, where knowledge of the media can make or kill a career. This query has been circulating, particularly since CNN’s Erin Burnett brought attention to Harris’s noticeably lack of […]
Gen Z Wants Less Sex in Movies, TV: Study
A recent UCLA survey found that young people, ages 13 to 24, want fewer sex scenes in movies and television shows. According to the “Teens and Screens” survey from the school’s Center for Scholars and Storytellers, 51.5% of teenagers want to see more media that shows camaraderie and platonic connections. For the whole report, 1,500 […]
Ted Lasso Season 4 in the Works as Warner Bros. Television Reaches Out to Cast Members
The highly anticipated fourth season of Apple TV+’s immensely successful soccer comedy is almost here. Deadline has learned that Warner Bros. Television has taken up the possibilities of the three distinct cast members under contract with the UK acting union Equity. They are Jeremy Swift as President of Football Operations Leslie Higgins, Brett Goldstein as […]
Denzel Washington Says “There Are Very Few Films Left for Me to Make That I’m Interested In”
Fans of Denzel Washington might be concerned that the actor is getting close to retiring after his recent remarks in an interview with Empire magazine. The Oscar winner discussed his motivation for participating in Ridley Scott’s forthcoming Gladiator 2, which takes place around 20 years after the first movie, in the course of the interview. […]
Jenna Ortega Reveals She Deleted Twitter After Receiving AI-Generated Child Exploitation Images: ‘I Hate AI’
A loathsome experience taught Jenna Ortega that AI has always been a terrifying entity rather than being useful or rather helpful. The acA loathsome experience taught Jenna Ortega that AI has always been a terrifying entity rather than being useful or rather helpful. The actor, 21, discussed a troubling online experience she had as a […]
Zach Galifianakis Cautions Against Hollywood Endorsements for Kamala Harris: ‘I Do Wish the DNC Would Step Back from the Celebrities a Little Bit’
There were many prominent individuals in attendance at the Democratic National Convention. Notable figures who have performed or have been observed at the United Center in Chicago include Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, Eva Longoria, Ben Stiller, Octavia Spencer, Uzo Aduba, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Mindy Kaling. John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder, Pink, The Chicks, […]
Lionsgate Fires Marketing Consultant After ‘Megalopolis’ Trailer’s Fake Critic Quotes Were Found to Be AI-Generated
The Phallic Critic Quotes from the “Megalopolis” Trailer, Lionsgate Fires Marketing Consultant Who Was AI-Generated and Caused Mishap. When it became apparent that the critics’ disparaging remarks about Francis Ford Coppola’s earlier work were fabricated and did not truly appear in their reviews, the studio decided to remove the trailer on Wednesday. According to sources […]
Channing Tatum Reveals Gambit’s Accent Was Meant to Be ‘Unintelligible’ and Admits He Was ‘Too Scared to Ask’ Marvel for the Costume to Take Home
After years of attempting but failing to make a Gambit film amid Fox’s Marvel era, Channing Tatum eventually got the opportunity to appear as the superhero Gambit in “Deadpool & Wolverine”. In a Vanity Fair video interview, he recently revealed that he was too afraid to ask to take the Gambit outfit home after shooting, […]
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Says Kamala Harris Is Not a ‘Narcissistic, Megalomaniac Sociopath’ Like Her ‘Veep’ Character: That ‘Might Be Another Candidate’
Live from the Democratic National Convention, Louis-Dreyfus spoke on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” and talked about the surge in momentum “Veep” has had since Harris announced her campaign and President Joe Biden withdrew from this year’s race. Colbert mentioned that the number of people watching “Veep” had climbed by 350%. Louis-Dreyfus responded, “I […]
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Princess Margaret: The Crown’s Dark Horse
The Crown has come to an end with 6 seasons, and has spanned the lives of a lot of people who were ever associated with the British Monarchy. The former Queen is the star of the series – briefly overshadowed by Princess Diana’s fame – following the transformation of Princess Elizabeth to Britain’s longest reigning […]
Barbie and The Color Pink: How the Film Changed the Meaning behind Color
Barbie has quite literally, changed society for the better. Warner Bros brought out all their cards for the film’s promotions, and have gotten their due results for it. A peculiar thing that the film has done, is the rejuvenation of the color pink. Pink was no longer a girly-girl color; pink became the coolest color […]
Box Office Numbers Are Given Way Too Much Unnecessary Attention
There was a time when the number of stars a film received would be an indicator of its success. Now, however, it’s all about the business. Box office numbers have superseded critics as the judges of a film’s worth. It is surprising how the general movie audience also considers these numbers important while making movie-watching […]
Why The Eras and Renaissance Tour are Pioneers of Concert Cinema
Perhaps the only other film to make waves like that of Barbie and Oppenheimer is Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. It’s no surprise that happened really, given the hold the Tour has on global phenomena. With Swift establishing herself as a generation-defining popstar, Beyoncé has also released a concert film of her own, Renaissance. Even […]
Why Is Squid Games So Permanent in People’s Memory?
Remember the large Korean doll that shot people if she caught them moving? People across the world would be able to recollect some or the other famous Squid Games element, very easily. The show penetrated audience markets like no other, quite effectively etching itself forever in pop culture history. Korean shows, particularly K-dramas, were already […]
Pedro Pascal could be Marvel’s best try at staying afloat
The gears are working like never before at Marvel, because the studio’s latest gamble is on the Internet’s favorite daddy. Pedro Pascal is Marvel’s top consideration to play Dr. Reed Richards in the Fantastic Four franchise, a project that was in the works for a long time. And as happens with Pascal, the internet – […]
Gun Portrayal in Hollywood: Does it Really Have an Effect on Society?
As much as we love gun brandishing heroes who kill villains, and sometimes just for fun, it’s not doing the world much good. According to a new study, shows without gun usage depiction have fared phenomenally compared to those that have guns. Hollywood has always been a vocal advocate for fair gun use and gun […]
Incel Culture in Films: Do Filmmakers Need to be Held Accountable?
Hollywood has had to adapt to a largely online generation, devising material that keeps the social media-savvy group intrigued to buying a ticket for movies. The industry and the internet share a bond that is extremely deep to understand fully on surface level. The former intensely needs the latter for its relevance to Gen-Z. For […]
Why A24’s Leap to Action and Big IP is Worth Some Thought
A24 seems to be looking to be a part of the big leagues. The studio announced that it wants to expand its works to more commercial and big IP films. Talking to The Wrap, A24 is on the lookout for bigger, more Hollywood-esque ideas. This is quite contrary to what the house is already known […]
Why Biopics remain the Unsung Heroes of Hollywood
Biopics seem to be the new go-to genre in Hollywood. Some of the best films of the industry belong to this genre, with most of them being produced in more recent times. Despite being an offbeat topic, there continues to be a steady demand for films like these. For example, the Oppenheimer audience did not […]
Why ‘Priscilla’ is a Much-Needed Film, Despite the Success of ‘Elvis’
Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis came to our screens with an energy almost similar to that of the real Elvis Presley. The summer of 2022 was all about this movie, stealing awards left and right anywhere the film was nominated. We know of Priscilla as the doting wife of this rockstar, and also mother to their child, […]
Why Marvel isn’t Cinema
Cinema is supposed to be a simulation of reality, it’s supposed to imitate reality into something entertaining as well as real. Hence the basic tenet of cinema is simple, presenting a world myth with a grain of truth. Now ladies and gentlemen, are you familiar with the term Übermensch? For those who are good then […]
Movie or a Film? A divide in the artistic world of cinema.
The term movie is not really a synonym for film, it’s a term for defining objects that move. Now if we go back to the era of Nickelodeon theatres then we’d see a striking difference. A “movie” is of American origin meaning simple presentation of moving objects. But when did it become so that it […]
PANDEMIC BROUGHT HOLLYWOOD TO CHANGE IT’S NORMAL
Hollywood faced a major blow of the pandemic in 2020. Businesses began to shut down and people had to maintain physical distance which wreaked havoc on the box office revenue and disturbed the film release strategies. To survive in the game, Hollywood has to come up with a creative alternative plan like any other industry […]
Unjust Negative Critics: Tenet
Critics have been all over the place since the announcement of Tenet. They branded it as the movie that is set to save the movie industry, whatever that means. While theater enthusiasts have been left with an empty feeling since the closing of the theaters. Tenet has been put forward as the savior, resulting in […]
Who is the King of Clowns?
The Joker is widely considered the top villain in cinema history. Because of that the casting of this character is a task of the utmost importance. One of the most riveting discussions in film communities today is the question of who is the better Joker between Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight from Christopher Nolan, […]
The Lobster – Analysis
I absolutely loved this film, “The Lobster” (2015) is an A24 film directed and written by Yorgos Lanthimos who also wrote and directed “The Favorite” as well as “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” which both also received major cinematic praise for its writing and directing style. I thought that “The Lobster” was such a […]
The Most Disconcerting Premise of any film: Indecent Proposal’s thought-provoking take on monogamy and love.
The perfect romance. High School sweethearts who fall in love and feel invincible. The idyllic opening to ‘Indecent Proposal’ could warm the heart of anybody. Allowing ourselves to believe that such pure love is possible. However, screenwriter Amy Holden Jones and author Jack Engelhard, who wrote the book upon which the film is based, force […]
HOW THE OPENING SCENE OF RESERVOIR DOGS IS ENTIRELY FORESHADOWING
Although most of the dialogue is taken up by Madonna’s talk, believe it or not, that’s foreshadowing too. The character, Mr. Brown played by the director, Quentin Tarantino, doesn’t have that big of a role in the film, although he is one of the ‘Dogs’, Mr. Brown isn’t that significant in the story. To retort […]
Whiplash Final Scene-Does the Teacher Become the Master?
I’ve seen Whiplash three maybe four times and my thoughts on the film evolve each time. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is my belief that it’s indeed one of the best films of the decade. You ever just watch something and after it’s over you just sit there, taking in everything you just saw? […]
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Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix Sang Live on ‘Joker 2’ Set, Making It a ‘Nightmare’ to Edit: ‘We Didn’t Want Perfect Notes’
Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix didn’t mind occasionally performing erratically. This is because, despite their intricate musical computation, the “Joker: Folie à Deux” stars were primarily focused on giving performances that felt genuine and authentic. Regarding a cover story on Todd Phillips, the creator of his film “Joker: Folie à Deux,” Phoenix stated to Variety, […]
Halle Berry Says Pierce Brosnan ‘Restored My Faith in Men’ on James Bond Set: ‘There Couldn’t Be a Human Who Is More of a Gentleman
In a video discussion with Wired, Halle Berry stated that when filming their James Bond film, “Die Another Day,” in 2002, Pierce Brosnan “restored” her trust in men. The espionage movie was Brosnan’s last appearance as 007 in a seven-year tenure that began with “GoldenEye” in 1995. In the film, Berry portrayed Jinx, a Bond […]
MrBeast Reportedly Hires Harvey Weinstein’s Former Lawyer
Some believe Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson is guilty since he allegedly hired an internationally recognized attorney. The streaming market has been closely examining MrBeast over the last several months. Disturbing allegations have been made by former workers, who claim that Mr. Beast has been recruiting sex offenders, tormenting video participants, and falsifying giveaways. MrBeast may have […]
“The Acolyte” Canceled After a Single Season
Lucasfilm has decided not to move forward with a second season of the Star Wars spinoff featuring Amandla Stenberg, meaning that the narrative of The Acolyte will not resume. Nearly a month has passed since the eight-episode inaugural season of the show, which starred creator, director, executive producer, and showrunner Leslye Headland, concluded its Disney+ […]
Rachel Zegler’s Snow White Trailer Faces Massive Backlash: Hundreds of Thousands Dislike on YouTube
Disney unveiled the live-action Snow White movie teaser at the D23 Expo this last weekend, and it is causing a ton of internet criticism. On the official Walt Disney Studios YouTube channel, the Snow White trailer has received almost 900k dislikes compared to just 56k likes. A number of browser extensions allow YouTube’s dislikes feature […]
Brian Cox Criticizes Cinema’s Decline, Blames Marvel, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: “It’s Become Party Time”
Brian Cox believes that part of the reason why movies are “in a very bad way” is because of the Marvel and DC Worlds. The renowned stage and film actor, who lately received praise from critics for his brilliant performance in HBO’s Succession, appeared on Saturday at a discussion at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. […]
George Clooney: ‘I Don’t Want to Work with a Miserable F*ck Like David O. Russell Ever Again’
Precisely twenty-five years after their memorable altercation during the filming of the 1999 picture “Three Kings,” George Clooney and David O. Russell are still at odds. In an exclusive interview with Brad Pitt for “Wolfs,” Clooney said to GQ UK that no movie is “worth” working on with a “miserable fuck like David O. Russell.” […]
George Clooney Admits He Got ‘Irritated’ When Quentin Tarantino Allegedly Said He Wasn’t a Movie Star: ‘Dude, F— Off. I Don’t Mind Giving Him S—’
Before the premiere of their latest movie “Wolfs,” George Clooney and his old friend and co-star Brad Pitt collaborated in an exclusive cover story for GQ magazine. In it, Clooney was extremely open about the situation of film actors in Hollywood. Quentin Tarantino, who led Pitt to an Oscar in “Once Upon a Time in […]
Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Files Cyberbullying Lawsuit Against J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk Following Olympic Victory
In a criminal complaint submitted to French authorities, J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk are mentioned in relation to purported “acts of aggravated cyber harassment” directed at Algerian boxer and recent Olympic champion Imane Khelif. Variety was informed by Nabil Boudi, Khelif’s French-based attorney, that both individuals were referenced in the complaint’s body, which was uploaded […]
Dominic Sessa in Negotiations to Lead Anthony Bourdain Biopic for A24
Dominic Sessa is in negotiations to play the famous chef and trip documentary filmmaker in Star Thrower Entertainment’s film “Tony.” Filmmaker and co-writer of “BlackBerry,” Matt Johnson, is reportedly in talks with A24 to make the film. Todd Bartels and Lou Howe penned the movie’s script. Johnson, Matthew Miller, Trevor White, and Tim White are […]
Alec Baldwin’s Re-Indictment: Should SAG-AFTRA Really Be Backing Him?
SAG-AFTRA was the talk of the town last year, crippling Hollywood with its months-long strike. It stood for just treatment of actors and their wages, but also finds it sensible to support individuals involved in involuntary manslaughter. The union is backing Alec Baldwin after he was re-indicted for the same charge, in relation to the […]
The 2024 Golden Globes Does Nothing to Clear Its Name from Its Dark Past
The Golden Globes are done and dusted for this year, but also kicked off Hollywood’s most coveted award season. Given the shenanigans of the awards throughout its history, this year’s Golden Globes was a test for its future. And, it hasn’t really live up to its claims of revamps, as it seems when we look […]
How Not to Sue for Copyright Infringement, courtesy of Amazon Studios vs. Fanfiction
When a David vs Goliath battle is waged in real life, seldom do the Davids win. Yet, in all these battles, what remains constant is the Davids’ determination that rivals the might of the Goliaths. Demetrious Polychron did the exact same thing, except his Goliaths were Amazon Studios and the Tolkien Estate. Their issue? A […]
The Golden Globes Are Anything but Golden: A Dive into its Twisted History
Award season has officially begun, with the Golden Globes releasing their nomination lists for its 2024 ceremony. The Globes, SAG Awards, and the Oscars together make up the largest celebrity events that the whole world watches. Each award show has a different method of shortlisting nominations, but ultimately arrives at the winners by a panel […]
Women behind the Camera deserve their bit of applause
Variety finally managed to give us a semblance of Barbenheimer, via this year’s Actors on Actors feature. Margot Robbie and Cillian Murphy talk everything Barbie and Oppenheimer, and learning more about each other’s modus operandi. Robbie mentions a very amusing incident about Chuck Roven, one of Oppenheimer’s producer, who has worked with her previously. He […]
Thowing Nia DaCosta Into the Fire Does Not Solve Marvel’s Problems
Marvel has a lot of things going wrong with them, given their consistent failures at the box office. There’s so many problems that the studio faces that it’s become normal to see a Marvel title fail. But this time Marvel’s bosses did the job of attracting attention, by accusing the director for their latest failure. […]
Bassem Youssef: A Rebel Reacquainted with His Rebellion
Bassem Youssef has always been quite the troublemaker. With his wit, charm, and reason he has found himself a larger audience after facing off with Piers Morgan. Morgan invited Youssef on his show called Uncensored, to share his views on Israel’s devastating crimes on Palestine. Now, Morgan is known to get the best of his […]
Hollywood is America’s best Propaganda Channel
To fight any kind of evil (even extraterrestrial ones), Hollywood recruits its American ‘heroes’ to help save the day. These films usually center the US military, who go about saving the face of their own country, and the world. More famous than these loyal fighters are covert spies, who work with ingenious minds to bring […]
Where is India going with its Patriotic Cinema?
All die-hard Bollywood fans would say that the industry is just not the same anymore. All movie industries were hit extremely hard by the pandemic, but Bollywood is finding its own sweet time getting out of the slump. The major reason why theatrical business is still mediocre is because the content is not as refreshing. […]
Why Matthew Perry’s Loss Feels Personal to the Whole World
The news of Matthew Perry’s death had the world come to a short standstill. A standstill, because Perry was a part of a TV show that is a favorite of many generations. No one would have ever thought that a tribute banner to Perry of all people would be displayed while watching an episode. He […]
Celebrities supporting Israel Do Not Deserve to be Celebrated, Period
For the first time, the whole world has its eyes on Palestine, since its occupation by Israel. Everyone today has been inundated by an overwhelming amount of harrowing news coming in from the country. Thousands have been killed, and scores more are injured and displaced. And it is all thanks to the public voice, that […]
How the Asian Narrative Championed the cause of Ethnic Representation in Hollywood
People may not realize it, but Asian narratives have finally broken through years of stereotypes in Hollywood cinema. We have started to see Asian characters as characters, without the tag of them being Asian. We are seeing Asian leads, Asian stories, in big-budgeted projects, finally getting known for their worth as actors. But this is, […]
Sophie Turner – Joe Jonas Split: How the Media took to Forming the Narrative
2023 has been the year for celebrity divorces, according to major entertainment portals. And among them, the separation of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner was the most talked about. The couple had separated after 4 years of a marriage that looked perfect to their fans, which instantly sent them reeling. What is interesting to see […]
Daniel Day-Lewis heartbreaking memoirs of his Gaza trip in 2005
The veteran retired English actor Daniel Day-Lewis has documented his visit to Gaza in 2005. In the following writings, he has described the atrocities of the Israeli militia towards the small population of disturbed Palestinians. He has described his mental state, “This is a state of Apartheid. It’s taken me less than a week to […]
Will Amber Heard Ever See The Light Of Day In Her Career?
Amber Heard is back in the news again, for no fault of hers. As she reprises her role as Mera in Aquaman 2, Jason Momoa allegedly dressed up as Depp on sets around her. While representatives have ditched said allegations (Jason Momoa’s naturally dresses like that, apparently), Heard has constantly said that Momoa and were […]
Disney Needs to Rethink its Future with Live-Actions
All’s not well at Disney. The problem factor is not its much-loved animation and original content. The very controversial live-action remakes continue to spin nothing but disappointment for the studio. Disney’s Snow White, the live-action remake starring Rachel Zegler has been the talk of the hour, but for all the wrong reasons. Live-actions have not […]
The longer Marvel stays in its libido, the more dangers it creates for itself
In 2008, Robert Downey Jr. reclaimed his worth as a class actor, and became the foundation for the much loved Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since then, Marvel has been seeing profits like no other production house had ever witnessed. In essence, Marvel Studios was simply bringing its comic characters on paper to life on screen, and […]
Resurfacing Allegations: Examining Michael Fassbender’s Past Amidst Upcoming Movie Release
It was never evident that Micheal Fassbender was a domestic abuser. With the upcoming movie, ‘The Killer,’ starring Micheal Fassbender, his history of abuse resurfaced again. In March 2010, the ex-girlfriend of the actor requested a restraining order against him, requiring him to stay at least one mile away from her and her two children. […]
The unsettling reality of Judy Garland’s “Wizard of Oz” rendezvous
The depressing tales of a 16-year-old Judy Garland reveal the seedy underside of cinema’s so-called Golden Age, going far beyond simply being a chaotic production that reflected the lax creative environment of Hollywood at the time. The descriptions of Judy Garland’s birth experiences transcend beyond being lighthearted farces and instead take on a more serious […]
Throwback : Robert Downey Jr. Stands Firm on Tropic Thunder’s Blackface Role, Expresses No Regret
Tropic Thunder, a satirical comedy film, has often come under renewed scrutiny for its controversial aspects. The movie follows a group of actors, portrayed by Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, and Brandon T. Jackson, who find themselves in real danger while attempting to accurately portray a Vietnam veteran’s memoir. The film […]
The Scarlett Johansson Transgender Casting Controversy: A Catalyst for Inclusive Representation
In the world of Hollywood, where casting decisions can shape the narratives we consume, the question of representation and authenticity is a crucial one. The Scarlett Johansson transgender casting controversy ignited a passionate debate about the industry’s responsibility to provide opportunities for marginalized communities. With a headline-grabbing controversy that rocked Tinseltown, this incident became a […]
Christian Bale: A Journey of Weight Transformations in Pursuit of Excellence
Christian Bale is undoubtedly one of the most versatile and dedicated actors of our time. Known for his remarkable ability to immerse himself completely into his roles, Bale has repeatedly captivated audiences with his exceptional performances. One aspect that sets him apart is his unwavering commitment to transforming his body for the characters he portrays. […]
David O. Russell’s History of Abuse in Movie Sets
David O. Russell is a well-known film director who has been responsible for some critically acclaimed films like “The Fighter,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” and “American Hustle.” However, his reputation has been tainted by a history of abusive behavior on movie sets. Russell’s behavior towards cast and crew members has been described as volatile, aggressive, and […]
“Brendan Fraser Makes a Triumphant Comeback with Powerful Performance in ‘The Whale’”
Brendan Fraser, the talented and beloved actor, has made a remarkable comeback with his powerful performance in the indie drama “The Whale.” The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2022 and received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The plot follows a reclusive English teacher with morbid obesity who tries to […]
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s legal battle
After losing the first round – a libel trial set in the UK – Depp, 58, sued Heard, 35, for $50m (£38m) over an op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post in which she claimed to be a victim of domestic abuse. Heard has sued back, with a $100m counterclaim against Depp. The defamation trial […]
Extraordinary And Outrageous Moments from Oscars 2022
There will be one story about the 2022 Oscars: Will Smith, reacting to a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, climbed up on stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock. Then, a short while later, he won the trophy for Best Actor. It’s a story that will dominate this ceremony, even more so than CODA’s […]
Hollywood’s Role In Furthering Racial Stereotypes
Stereotypes in the film reflect and shape popular prejudices. Asians are seen as nerdy, black men are portrayed as threatening, and Latinas are portrayed as fiery. So, how does Hollywood depict different ethnic groups? In recent years, there has been more focus on racism and sexism in Hollywood films, which can be seen in who […]
Why Exactly Does Scorsese Have A Beef With MCU, Again?
Let us refresh our memories, Martin Scorsese expanded on his criticism of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, saying that while the films were made “by people of considerable talent and artistry,” they lacked “revelation, mystery, or genuine emotional danger.” In early October, the multiple Oscar winner sparked a backlash when he referred to superhero films as […]
Celebs Who Signed The (In)Famous Petition For Roman Polanski in 2009
Roman Polanski, the director, who also doubles up as the notorious sex offender, has resurfaced in the media. Polanski’s desire for his 1977 case to be settled in his absence so he may return to the United States was refused by a Los Angeles County judge yesterday. According to the New York Times, Judge Scott […]
The Use Of Colors in Wes Anderson’s Film
Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist.” – René Magritte The fact that Wes Anderson understood the concept of colors. Colors are an example of evocation of emotional reaction. Let’s first break down the conceptual classification of color. Hue, saturation, and brightness Before we go into Anderson’s filmography, it’s important to […]