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James Woods reveals why he kept quiet about his involvement with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
The actor and vocal Donald Trump supporter recently opened up in an interview why it was “painful” for him to sit back and not talk about the Cillian Murphy-starring film, saying he “took one for the team.”
“When Oppenheimer came out, there was a discussion about my Twitter, and it was gently suggested that I basically remain invisible, which was painful,” he said on Megyn Kelly’s SiriusXM show.
Woods claims that his vociferous support for Trump on social media could affect the success of the biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the film which was based on the 2005 bio American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, which Woods owned the rights to.
“On the other hand, I’m a pragmatic person and I thought, a lot of people put their effort into this,...
The actor and vocal Donald Trump supporter recently opened up in an interview why it was “painful” for him to sit back and not talk about the Cillian Murphy-starring film, saying he “took one for the team.”
“When Oppenheimer came out, there was a discussion about my Twitter, and it was gently suggested that I basically remain invisible, which was painful,” he said on Megyn Kelly’s SiriusXM show.
Woods claims that his vociferous support for Trump on social media could affect the success of the biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the film which was based on the 2005 bio American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, which Woods owned the rights to.
“On the other hand, I’m a pragmatic person and I thought, a lot of people put their effort into this,...
- 7/26/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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You probably didn’t know that actor James Woods was an executive producer on Oppenheimer. And according to Woods, the public not knowing that was part of a stealthy marketing strategy.
Woods was on Megyn Kelly’s SiriusXM show and discussed his credit on the film, which, as Hollywood Reporter previously reported, stemmed from his friendship with businessman J. David Wargo, who bought the rights to the Oppenheimer biography American Prometheus, and then enlisted Woods to find a Hollywood home for the project.
As the film approached its summer release date, Woods says somebody — he doesn’t say who — “gently” suggested that he keep a low profile and not promote the film due to his Twitter/X feed, which has supported Donald Trump in the past.
“When Oppenheimer came out, there was a discussion about my Twitter, and it was gently suggested that I basically remain invisible — which was painful,...
Woods was on Megyn Kelly’s SiriusXM show and discussed his credit on the film, which, as Hollywood Reporter previously reported, stemmed from his friendship with businessman J. David Wargo, who bought the rights to the Oppenheimer biography American Prometheus, and then enlisted Woods to find a Hollywood home for the project.
As the film approached its summer release date, Woods says somebody — he doesn’t say who — “gently” suggested that he keep a low profile and not promote the film due to his Twitter/X feed, which has supported Donald Trump in the past.
“When Oppenheimer came out, there was a discussion about my Twitter, and it was gently suggested that I basically remain invisible — which was painful,...
- 7/26/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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James Woods recently told Megyn Kelly on her SiriusXM radio show that he was “gently” asked not to promote Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” in which he served as an executive producer after buying rights to the non-fiction book (“American Prometheus” by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin) upon which Nolan’s screenplay is based. The film was a cultural juggernaut with $975 million worldwide (the highest-grossing biopic in history) and won Oscars for best picture, director, actor, supporting actor and more.
“When ‘Oppenheimer’ came out, there was a discussion about my Twitter, and it was gently suggested that I basically remain invisible, which was painful,” Woods said, claiming that his outspoken support for Donald Trump over the years made him a risk for “Oppenheimer’s” release and awards campaign.
“On the other hand, I’m a pragmatic person and I thought, a lot of people put their effort into this,” Woods continued.
“When ‘Oppenheimer’ came out, there was a discussion about my Twitter, and it was gently suggested that I basically remain invisible, which was painful,” Woods said, claiming that his outspoken support for Donald Trump over the years made him a risk for “Oppenheimer’s” release and awards campaign.
“On the other hand, I’m a pragmatic person and I thought, a lot of people put their effort into this,” Woods continued.
- 7/26/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
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Hollywood has never been one to shy away from making political statements, whether they’re roasting Donald Trump on what used to be called Twitter or proudly waving the blue flag. After the latest presidential debate, here’s a breakdown, five actors who’ve got Trump’s back and five who are definitely not feeling it.
Donald Trump’s cameo in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Fox Family Entertainment
Despite some ups and downs in Joe Biden’s public perception, he’s garnered a top-tier lineup of celebrity endorsements in recent years. Celebrities like Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, and even Taylor Swift, to name a few have backed him.
In contrast, Donald Trump, despite his history in Hollywood, has never managed to attract such significant star support. His endorsements largely come from the C- and D-list public figures.
5 Actors Who Are All-In for Donald Trump Roseanne Barr...
Donald Trump’s cameo in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Fox Family Entertainment
Despite some ups and downs in Joe Biden’s public perception, he’s garnered a top-tier lineup of celebrity endorsements in recent years. Celebrities like Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, and even Taylor Swift, to name a few have backed him.
In contrast, Donald Trump, despite his history in Hollywood, has never managed to attract such significant star support. His endorsements largely come from the C- and D-list public figures.
5 Actors Who Are All-In for Donald Trump Roseanne Barr...
- 7/23/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
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The 1986 war drama "Platoon" was Oliver Stone's fourth film as a director, but it proved to be his breakout in the public consciousness. Before 1986, Stone helmed two horror movies and a biopic of war photographer Richard Boyle ("Salvador"), but "Platoon" put him on the map. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards, and won four, including Best Picture and Best Director. Stone immediately emerged as an enfent terrible, ready to interrogate and criticize previously romanticized American institutions. He also became wildly ambitious, seemingly possessing the temerity to assume his films would change the way the public thinks. In some cases, he was right.
Stone wore his politics on his sleeve, and often spoke about how much he hated the American right wing. Two of his films are deeply critical biopics of Republican presidents, and several of his more recent documentaries analyze politicians in power. He has turned his lens on Vladimir Putin,...
Stone wore his politics on his sleeve, and often spoke about how much he hated the American right wing. Two of his films are deeply critical biopics of Republican presidents, and several of his more recent documentaries analyze politicians in power. He has turned his lens on Vladimir Putin,...
- 7/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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A few months ago, Paramount and Miramax announced that they are reviving the Scary Movie horror parody series to bring a Scary Movie 6 to theatres sometime in 2025 – and that announcement has inspired us to go back and revisit the earlier entries in the franchise. Last month, we covered the original Scary Movie, and now time for Scary Movie 2 (watch it Here) to get the Revisited treatment. You can hear all about it in the video embedded above.
Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans from a screenplay written by the team of Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Alyson Fouse, Greg Grabianski, Dave Polsky, Michael Anthony Snowden, and Craig Wayans, Scary Movie 2 has the following synopsis: As the supernatural extension of the first film, Scary Movie 2 casts its satirical eye on such iconic classics as The Exorcist, House on Haunted Hill, and Poltergeist, as well as the more recent films Hannibal and What Lies Beneath.
Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans from a screenplay written by the team of Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Alyson Fouse, Greg Grabianski, Dave Polsky, Michael Anthony Snowden, and Craig Wayans, Scary Movie 2 has the following synopsis: As the supernatural extension of the first film, Scary Movie 2 casts its satirical eye on such iconic classics as The Exorcist, House on Haunted Hill, and Poltergeist, as well as the more recent films Hannibal and What Lies Beneath.
- 7/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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There’s only one place where you can buy a squishee, a hot dog laced with Band-Aids and flies and the latest issue of Gigantic Asses magazine: the Kwik-e-Mart, the go-to convenience store for Springfieldians in The Simpsons.
Of course, we haven’t seen the store much since its proprietor, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, was dropped from the show, for good reason. And The Simpsons is probably not going to bring back one-time clerk James Woods anytime, either. Why is it that every single Kwik-e-Mart employee is so wildly problematic?
Despite the cultural reckoning over Apu, the Kwik-e-Mart has remained a fixture of Simpsons fandom. After all, there’s still a life-sized Kwik-e-Mart facsimile at Universal Studios in Hollywood and Florida — although it’s full of overpriced Simpsons merch, not overpriced groceries.
But now there’s an actual Kwik-e-Mart convenience store you can visit — if you happen to be in Tijuana, Mexico.
Of course, we haven’t seen the store much since its proprietor, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, was dropped from the show, for good reason. And The Simpsons is probably not going to bring back one-time clerk James Woods anytime, either. Why is it that every single Kwik-e-Mart employee is so wildly problematic?
Despite the cultural reckoning over Apu, the Kwik-e-Mart has remained a fixture of Simpsons fandom. After all, there’s still a life-sized Kwik-e-Mart facsimile at Universal Studios in Hollywood and Florida — although it’s full of overpriced Simpsons merch, not overpriced groceries.
But now there’s an actual Kwik-e-Mart convenience store you can visit — if you happen to be in Tijuana, Mexico.
- 6/27/2024
- Cracked
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In September 2021, Olivia Colman bagged her first career Emmy for “The Crown” despite having failed on her Oscar bid for “The Father” five months earlier. This made her the 16th performer to triumph at the Emmys after going home empty-handed at the same year’s Oscars and the fourth to do so during the 21st century. The release of the 2024 Emmy nominations ballots confirmed that nine of the 16 actors who lost at the latest Oscars ceremony are capable of joining Colman on said list.
Gold Derby’s current Emmy odds indicate that the man and woman with the best hopes of following in Colman’s footsteps are Ryan Gosling and Jodie Foster, who just earned their respective third and fifth Academy Award notices for their supporting turns in “Barbie” and “Nyad.” They are now generally expected to share in the experience of being first-time acting Emmy nominees thanks to his...
Gold Derby’s current Emmy odds indicate that the man and woman with the best hopes of following in Colman’s footsteps are Ryan Gosling and Jodie Foster, who just earned their respective third and fifth Academy Award notices for their supporting turns in “Barbie” and “Nyad.” They are now generally expected to share in the experience of being first-time acting Emmy nominees thanks to his...
- 6/20/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
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David Cronenberg's "Videodrome" was made in the wired world of 1983, when cathode ray tubes were the only video screens available, Betamax videocassettes were still common, and snagging pirated TV signals with special antenna equipment was still seen as a punkish subversion of dominant media paradigms. The technology may be dated to audiences in 2024, but Cronenberg's sci-fi essay on media obsession remains as timely as ever, easily applicable to a screen-addicted generation accustomed to a state of near-constant media consumption. When we're constantly projecting ourselves into virtual spaces, are we essentially inventing new bodies for ourselves? New Flesh?
James Woods plays Max, a media pirate who has recently discovered a mysterious rogue TV signal — Videodrome — that carries a 24-hour show of nothing but scenes of torture. Max, jaded by violent media, finds it fascinating and thinks he can broadcast the signal on his local public access station, free of censure.
James Woods plays Max, a media pirate who has recently discovered a mysterious rogue TV signal — Videodrome — that carries a 24-hour show of nothing but scenes of torture. Max, jaded by violent media, finds it fascinating and thinks he can broadcast the signal on his local public access station, free of censure.
- 6/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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Robert Downey Jr. has cemented a strong legacy who literally rose from rock-bottom to gain worldwide fame with his Iron Man role in the MCU. Apart from his superhero role, he continued showcasing his versatile acting skills in different projects ranging from comedy to drama. Although his acting prowess is enough to convince you that his personality is what his character shows on-screen, in reality, he’s quite a goofy one.
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While his off-screen persona is more of a chirpy one, it would surprise many that the Oscar winner once received a weird nickname from his co-star after he acted too “preppy” on set.
Robert Downey Jr. Recounted His Story on Getting Weird Nickname
In a 2013 interview with Interview Magazine, the Oppenheimer actor reflected on his acting journey in Hollywood which started way before the Iron Man saga. He...
Robert Downey Jr as Roger Baron in True Believer | Columbia Pictures
While his off-screen persona is more of a chirpy one, it would surprise many that the Oscar winner once received a weird nickname from his co-star after he acted too “preppy” on set.
Robert Downey Jr. Recounted His Story on Getting Weird Nickname
In a 2013 interview with Interview Magazine, the Oppenheimer actor reflected on his acting journey in Hollywood which started way before the Iron Man saga. He...
- 6/5/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
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Back in 1997, Disney’s Hercules became a massive hit, earning a total of $252.7 million on an $85 million budget, which was an exceptional amount of money at the time. It also became a part of history as one of Disney’s most beloved animated features. The original movie featured the voice talents of Tate Donovan (as Hercules), Danny DeVito (as Philoctetes), James Woods (as Hades), and Susan Egan (as Megara), but the House of the Mouse thinks it is time for a remake and so a live-action version is coming along. Guy Ritchie has signed on to direct and while we don’t have any known cast members for you, we have some interesting rumors.
Not so long ago, we reported that Dua Lipa is being eyed to take over the role of Megara, and in this report, we can confirm that a name is being mentioned in association with the role of Hades,...
Not so long ago, we reported that Dua Lipa is being eyed to take over the role of Megara, and in this report, we can confirm that a name is being mentioned in association with the role of Hades,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
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The new season of Call of Duty: Warzone is live, and fans have discovered a very familiar finishing move. Known as Identity Theft, users on X speculate that the Fps game has appropriated the powers of Mortal Kombat characters for its own benefit.
Shang Tsung, a well-known game fighter, possesses the ability to transform into an opponent in battle. This finishing move is part of the BlackCell tier of the game’s battle pass content. Fans were very surprised by this new move and were eager to test it on the battlefield.
Call of Duty Brings in Some Very Familiar Finishing Moves This popular character is kind of part of the new season of Call of Duty.
The new season of Warzone is live, and the fans are excited to try all the content that Activision is planning to add. Among the new additions for the season and the battle pass,...
Shang Tsung, a well-known game fighter, possesses the ability to transform into an opponent in battle. This finishing move is part of the BlackCell tier of the game’s battle pass content. Fans were very surprised by this new move and were eager to test it on the battlefield.
Call of Duty Brings in Some Very Familiar Finishing Moves This popular character is kind of part of the new season of Call of Duty.
The new season of Warzone is live, and the fans are excited to try all the content that Activision is planning to add. Among the new additions for the season and the battle pass,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
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The 80s and 90s were a great time for character actors. Guys like Gene Hackman, Brian Dennehy, Christopher Walken, John Lithgow, Morgan Freeman and many others occupied this really interesting place where they could lead their own movies and be just as comfortable playing supporting roles – whether large or small – in bigger films without worrying about things legit movie stars have to, such as bankability. Of that era, one of the biggest character actors was no doubt the fast-talking James Woods. In the eighties, his star rose thanks to movies like Videodrome, Salvador, True Believer and many others. While he never became a legit box office superstar, he was in that niche place where he could lead his own movies, such as the underrated Best Seller, while also playing plum supporting roles in movies like Chaplin, The Specialist and Casino. He was noted as one of the town’s biggest scene-stealers,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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In 1997, Disney released its animated film Hercules, which became a major hit globally. It earned an amazing $252.7 million on an $85 million budget, which was an exceptional amount of money back then, and it made history as one of Disney’s most beloved animated features. The original movie featured the voice talents of Tate Donovan (as Hercules), Danny DeVito (as Philoctetes), James Woods (as Hades), and Susan Egan (as Megara), some of who reprised their roles in the sequel animated series and the animated prequel. But, with Disney doing its series of live-action remakes of its animated classics, we know that Hercules is also being remade, and some recent rumors suggest that we have a chief candidate for the role of Megara!
These rumors come from Skyler Shuler, a well-known Disney insider, who has taken the time to answer some of the fans’ questions, one of which also had to do...
These rumors come from Skyler Shuler, a well-known Disney insider, who has taken the time to answer some of the fans’ questions, one of which also had to do...
- 5/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
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Following persistent rumors, we got word that Disney was officially moving forward with a live-action remake of Hercules back in 2022, with Aladdin director Guy Ritchie set to helm the project and Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo on board as producers.
Updates have been few and far between since then, and we're still waiting to find out which actors are going to bring life to the main characters.
Previous rumors have claimed that Taron Edgerton and Ariana Grande were up for the roles of Hercules and Meg, and while there's every chance they will end up being cast, we may be able to add another name to the mix for the movie's female lead.
According to reliable Disney source the DisInsider, pop megastar turned actress Dua Lipa might be a contender to play Meg. He doesn't say whether she's actually in talks, only that the studio "likes" her for the part.
Updates have been few and far between since then, and we're still waiting to find out which actors are going to bring life to the main characters.
Previous rumors have claimed that Taron Edgerton and Ariana Grande were up for the roles of Hercules and Meg, and while there's every chance they will end up being cast, we may be able to add another name to the mix for the movie's female lead.
According to reliable Disney source the DisInsider, pop megastar turned actress Dua Lipa might be a contender to play Meg. He doesn't say whether she's actually in talks, only that the studio "likes" her for the part.
- 5/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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It seems today that all you see is cartoon shows with little continuity.
Nevertheless, Seth MacFarlane’s Family Guy, as obscene and silly as it may be, decides to switch up its “canon” every so often. Whether it’s due to the passing of a cast member, attempts at a ratings stunt, or (unintentional) acts of progressiveness for its characters’ development, the Griffin family’s world within Quahog for the past 25 years of airing has only expanded.
Here are some of the most significant canon changes in Family Guy history.
Revival With Yolo Energy
Due to low ratings, Family Guy faced the cancellation gun early into its lifespan. But in its death, the great bird-is-the-word got around via DVD sales and rerun airings on Adult Swim. Thus, in its rebirth on Fox in 2005, the show became cruder, bloodier, and edgier than ever, both in its art style and spirit. The...
Nevertheless, Seth MacFarlane’s Family Guy, as obscene and silly as it may be, decides to switch up its “canon” every so often. Whether it’s due to the passing of a cast member, attempts at a ratings stunt, or (unintentional) acts of progressiveness for its characters’ development, the Griffin family’s world within Quahog for the past 25 years of airing has only expanded.
Here are some of the most significant canon changes in Family Guy history.
Revival With Yolo Energy
Due to low ratings, Family Guy faced the cancellation gun early into its lifespan. But in its death, the great bird-is-the-word got around via DVD sales and rerun airings on Adult Swim. Thus, in its rebirth on Fox in 2005, the show became cruder, bloodier, and edgier than ever, both in its art style and spirit. The...
- 5/20/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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Dabney Coleman made anything he appeared in better. That was the consensus as news reached his show business colleagues of his death today at 92.
Words like “perfect,” “exceptional” and “the best” were all used to describe Coleman’s body of work, which carried many of the projects he appeared in. As Richard Roeper said of Coleman’s frequent villain roles, “He was the best at playing guys who were the worst.”
Some of the early reactions:
Dabney Coleman had the perfect character actor name, the best character actor mustache, the classic character actor chops. He was the best at playing guys who were the worst. pic.twitter.com/he2RGmsFSp
— Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) May 17, 2024
Dabney Coleman quietly carried some of the best movies of the last 45 years. He was the kind of actor I strive to be. Rip to a true inspiration. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wFuD3Q6hpr
— Morgan Peter Brown...
Words like “perfect,” “exceptional” and “the best” were all used to describe Coleman’s body of work, which carried many of the projects he appeared in. As Richard Roeper said of Coleman’s frequent villain roles, “He was the best at playing guys who were the worst.”
Some of the early reactions:
Dabney Coleman had the perfect character actor name, the best character actor mustache, the classic character actor chops. He was the best at playing guys who were the worst. pic.twitter.com/he2RGmsFSp
— Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) May 17, 2024
Dabney Coleman quietly carried some of the best movies of the last 45 years. He was the kind of actor I strive to be. Rip to a true inspiration. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wFuD3Q6hpr
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- 5/17/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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Ben Stiller, James Woods, John Ales and more Hollywood notables have taken to social media to pay tribute to Dabney Coleman, who died at 92.
The legendary comic actor known for his roles in 9 to 5, Tootsie and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, died Thursday at his Santa Monica home, his daughter, singer Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter.
“My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity,” she said in a statement. “As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery.”
Following the news of his death, fellow actor Stiller took to X (formerly Twitter) to write, “The great Dabney Coleman literally created, or defined, really – in a uniquely singular way — an archetype as a character actor. He was so good...
The legendary comic actor known for his roles in 9 to 5, Tootsie and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, died Thursday at his Santa Monica home, his daughter, singer Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter.
“My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity,” she said in a statement. “As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery.”
Following the news of his death, fellow actor Stiller took to X (formerly Twitter) to write, “The great Dabney Coleman literally created, or defined, really – in a uniquely singular way — an archetype as a character actor. He was so good...
- 5/17/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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My favorite scene in the hilarious new film “The Fall Guy” is the one where Emily Blunt (recent Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee for “Oppenheimer”) belts out the Phil Collins classic “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” as Ryan Gosling (recent Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominee for “Barbie”) finds himself in a particularly dramatic — and dangerous — sequence of events.
As Blunt sang with all her heart, I couldn’t help but think of how perfect the timing was.
Forty years ago this very month, the famous power ballad had just completed a three-week reign on top of the Billboard Hot 100. “Against All Odds” was the title song from the romantic thriller starring Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward and James Woods. The Taylor Hackford-directed movie was met with solid reviews and healthy ticket sales. But its most notable success was Collins’s song, which quickly took the Billboard chart by storm.
As Blunt sang with all her heart, I couldn’t help but think of how perfect the timing was.
Forty years ago this very month, the famous power ballad had just completed a three-week reign on top of the Billboard Hot 100. “Against All Odds” was the title song from the romantic thriller starring Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward and James Woods. The Taylor Hackford-directed movie was met with solid reviews and healthy ticket sales. But its most notable success was Collins’s song, which quickly took the Billboard chart by storm.
- 5/17/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: 7.7/10Stars: Bill Murray (Bob Harris), Scarlett Johansson (Charlotte), Giovanni Ribisi (John), Anna Faris (Kelly)The Virgin Suicides (2000)A group...
- 11/2/2023
- by The A.V. Club Bot
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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
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The Thing (1982)A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.Rating: 8.2/10Stars: 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 from a...
- 10/28/2023
- by The A.V. Club Bot
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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- 8/26/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
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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
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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
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