Maya Hawke Is Ok With Being a Nepo Baby: ‘I’m Comfortable With Not Deserving It and Doing It Anyway’
Maya Hawke is fine with being called a “nepo baby.”
Hawke, the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, recently admitted to the Times of London that she believes her family ties influenced her casting in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” as Flower Child, one of Charles Manson’s followers.
“I’ve been wildly made fun of for this clip when I said, on the red carpet, that I auditioned,” Hawke said of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” “I never meant to imply that I didn’t get the part for nepotistic reasons — I think I totally did.”
Hawke got her big break playing Robin Buckley in the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” and her other credits include “Do Revenge,” “Asteroid City” and “Maestro.”
While talking about if she deserves the opportunities she’s had, Hawke said, “‘Deserves’ is a complicated word…there are so many...
Hawke, the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, recently admitted to the Times of London that she believes her family ties influenced her casting in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” as Flower Child, one of Charles Manson’s followers.
“I’ve been wildly made fun of for this clip when I said, on the red carpet, that I auditioned,” Hawke said of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” “I never meant to imply that I didn’t get the part for nepotistic reasons — I think I totally did.”
Hawke got her big break playing Robin Buckley in the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” and her other credits include “Do Revenge,” “Asteroid City” and “Maestro.”
While talking about if she deserves the opportunities she’s had, Hawke said, “‘Deserves’ is a complicated word…there are so many...
- 6/2/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
Hollywood loves a buzz word and for the last few years, it feels like “nepo-baby” has been the buzziest. When you really think about it though, family giving family a leg up in life — in most cases — is rather innocuous. And the concept doesn’t only apply to work in the entertainment industry, but in every field. Or at least this is what Maya Hawke — daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman — would want you to believe. Talking to The Times of London for a recent interview, Hawke defended her benefiting from her parents’ fame and admits she can’t help the life she was born into.
“‘Deserves’ is a complicated word… There are so many people who deserve to have this kind of life who don’t, but I think I’m comfortable with not deserving it and doing it anyway,” Hawke said when asked if she deserves the work she’s been given.
“‘Deserves’ is a complicated word… There are so many people who deserve to have this kind of life who don’t, but I think I’m comfortable with not deserving it and doing it anyway,” Hawke said when asked if she deserves the work she’s been given.
- 6/2/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Maya Hawke has accepted the term “nepo baby.”
The Stranger Things star, daughter of actors Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, recently opened up to The Times of London about her path to Hollywood, acknowledging that she’s had an advantage because of her parents.
While considering whether she deserves the success she’s received in the industry, Hawke said, “‘Deserves’ is a complicated word. There are so many people who deserve to have this kind of life who don’t, but I think I’m comfortable with not deserving it and doing it anyway. And I know that my not doing it wouldn’t help anyone. I saw two paths when I was first starting, and one of them was: change your name, get a nose job and go to open casting roles.”
Hawke said she’s “comfortable” choosing the second option and embracing her nepotism, even if it leads to jokes.
The Stranger Things star, daughter of actors Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, recently opened up to The Times of London about her path to Hollywood, acknowledging that she’s had an advantage because of her parents.
While considering whether she deserves the success she’s received in the industry, Hawke said, “‘Deserves’ is a complicated word. There are so many people who deserve to have this kind of life who don’t, but I think I’m comfortable with not deserving it and doing it anyway. And I know that my not doing it wouldn’t help anyone. I saw two paths when I was first starting, and one of them was: change your name, get a nose job and go to open casting roles.”
Hawke said she’s “comfortable” choosing the second option and embracing her nepotism, even if it leads to jokes.
- 6/2/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Enter The Dragon" may be one of the best martial arts films of all time, but the Bruce Lee-led project didn't exactly come together easily. Over 50 years after its release, the lore surrounding the movie's fraught creation is by now stacked higher than a pile of guys taken down by super-skilled fighter Lee (played by the late actor with the same last name). Among the anecdotes surrounding its production? Behind-the-scenes fights, recasts, a minuscule budget, script problems, and more.
"The whole budget was $450,000," associate producer Andre Morgan told the BBC last year, paring down the already shockingly small $850,000 number that's commonly cited. Morgan was confident in his number, saying, "Remember, you heard it from somebody that was there. I prepared the budget; I signed the budget." The shoestring budget didn't get in the way of the movie's success; in theaters, it earned over $100 million worldwide according to the BBC piece,...
"The whole budget was $450,000," associate producer Andre Morgan told the BBC last year, paring down the already shockingly small $850,000 number that's commonly cited. Morgan was confident in his number, saying, "Remember, you heard it from somebody that was there. I prepared the budget; I signed the budget." The shoestring budget didn't get in the way of the movie's success; in theaters, it earned over $100 million worldwide according to the BBC piece,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
In the entertainment industry where strong personalities and artistic visions can sometimes clash, Val Kilmer has repeatedly gained the reputation of Mr. Unpopular, for his eccentric behavior and on-set shenanigans. However, despite his infamous reputation echoing through Hollywood, Kilmer called out another legendary actor for his riotous temperament.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Apparently, appearing in The Island of Dr. Moreau, Val Kilmer was pitted against another well-known troublemaker Marlon Brando. Therefore, after sharing the screen with the veteran actor who was known for generally causing chaos on set, Kilmer reflected upon his work experience with Brando and labeled the star as a “spoilt genius”.
Val Kilmer Starred Alongside His Chaotic Doppelganger Marlon Brando
Appearing in iconic movies like Top Gun and Batman Forever, although Val Kilmer catapulted himself to the heights of popular Hollywood A-listers, he gained a notorious reputation after being labeled “difficult” to work with,...
Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Apparently, appearing in The Island of Dr. Moreau, Val Kilmer was pitted against another well-known troublemaker Marlon Brando. Therefore, after sharing the screen with the veteran actor who was known for generally causing chaos on set, Kilmer reflected upon his work experience with Brando and labeled the star as a “spoilt genius”.
Val Kilmer Starred Alongside His Chaotic Doppelganger Marlon Brando
Appearing in iconic movies like Top Gun and Batman Forever, although Val Kilmer catapulted himself to the heights of popular Hollywood A-listers, he gained a notorious reputation after being labeled “difficult” to work with,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Ever since her breakout role of starring role of Max Fox in FX’s comedy-drama series Better Things, we have all known that Mikey Madison is going to be a star and now with her upcoming film Anora winning Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 the young actress is well on her way to becoming an acting-powerhouse. Madison began her career at a very young age by starring in a couple of short films and then she starred in her first feature film Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey in 2014 when she was 15-years-old but the film didn’t get released until 2017. Since then she has starred in many great films including a small role in Quentin Tarrantino‘s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood and Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin‘s Scream. So, if you also enjoy Mikey Madison’s performances here are her best movies and TV...
- 6/1/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Have you ever wondered about the intricate behind-the-scenes dynamics that can influence the trajectory of a TV show and the careers of those involved? Such is the tale of how Marisa Tomei—known to many as the heartwarming Aunt May in the MCU—faced a fork in her path to stardom after a brief but impactful stint on NBC’s A Different World.
As a vibrant Hillman College student, Maggie Lauton, Tomei made a brief appearance in the debut season before a provocative storyline led to her unceremonious exit. Debbie Allen, who assumed the producer’s mantle from season two onward, had ambitious plans for exploring Tomei’s character.
Marisa Tomei as Aunt May | Marvel Studios
A planned storyline intended to highlight the complex realities of interracial relationships at the time was met with executive pushback, ultimately leading to Tomei’s firing from the show.
The Untold Story Behind Marisa...
As a vibrant Hillman College student, Maggie Lauton, Tomei made a brief appearance in the debut season before a provocative storyline led to her unceremonious exit. Debbie Allen, who assumed the producer’s mantle from season two onward, had ambitious plans for exploring Tomei’s character.
Marisa Tomei as Aunt May | Marvel Studios
A planned storyline intended to highlight the complex realities of interracial relationships at the time was met with executive pushback, ultimately leading to Tomei’s firing from the show.
The Untold Story Behind Marisa...
- 6/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Stranger Things Star Maya Hawke Weighs In On ‘Nepo Baby’ Label ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Stranger Things Star Maya Hawke got candid about the ‘nepo baby’ label in a recent Times Of London Interview. The offspring of Hollywood A-listers Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman even admitted she snagged her first film role for “Nepotistic Reasons.”
Maya Hawke made her acting debut as Jo March in the 2017 BBC adaptation of Little Women. After being cast as Robin in the Netflix series Stranger Things, season 3, she was catapulted to worldwide fame.
Before snagging the coveted role in the hit Netflix series, Maya Hawke played Flower Child, one of Charles Manson’s followers in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 movie Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.
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Stranger Things Star Maya Hawke got candid about the ‘nepo baby’ label in a recent Times Of London Interview. The offspring of Hollywood A-listers Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman even admitted she snagged her first film role for “Nepotistic Reasons.”
Maya Hawke made her acting debut as Jo March in the 2017 BBC adaptation of Little Women. After being cast as Robin in the Netflix series Stranger Things, season 3, she was catapulted to worldwide fame.
Before snagging the coveted role in the hit Netflix series, Maya Hawke played Flower Child, one of Charles Manson’s followers in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 movie Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.
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- 6/1/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
In 2010, Kim Kardashian broke up with NFL player Reggie Bush, whom she started dating in 2007 after meeting for the first time at the Espy Awards. Bruce Jenner introduced them.
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush’s First Meeting at the 2007 Espy Awards
“We met at the [2007] Espy Awards,” Kim told Access Online. “My stepdad, Bruce, and I were walking to our seats and Matt called my name. When I went over, he was sitting with Reggie…. Matt introduced me to the love of my life and we will always be grateful.”
In February 2010, it was rumored that Reggie had proposed to Kardashian at Miami restaurant Prime 112. A few days later, his team, the New Orleans Saints, went on to win the Super Bowl. Kim denied the rumors on her blog.
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush dated on and off between 2007 and 2010, creating many memorable moments together (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN...
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush’s First Meeting at the 2007 Espy Awards
“We met at the [2007] Espy Awards,” Kim told Access Online. “My stepdad, Bruce, and I were walking to our seats and Matt called my name. When I went over, he was sitting with Reggie…. Matt introduced me to the love of my life and we will always be grateful.”
In February 2010, it was rumored that Reggie had proposed to Kardashian at Miami restaurant Prime 112. A few days later, his team, the New Orleans Saints, went on to win the Super Bowl. Kim denied the rumors on her blog.
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush dated on and off between 2007 and 2010, creating many memorable moments together (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN...
- 6/1/2024
- by Jan Stromsodd
- Your Next Shoes
Maya Hawke has addressed the “nepo baby” phenomenon head on, saying the reason she was cast in a big film role was totally for “nepotistic reasons.”
Hawke, the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, was cast by Quentin Tarantino in his 2019 movie Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Hawke played Flower Child, one of Charles Manson’s followers, and at the time gave an interview saying she auditioned for the role.
Now she has told The Times of London she was mocked for saying that, and reflected: “I never meant to imply that I didn’t get the part for nepotistic reasons — I think I totally did.”
She added that Tarantino deliberately added her to the cast, which also included Margaret Qualley (Andie MacDowell’s daughter) and Rumer Willis (daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis), and that he was making an effort to “cast a lot of young Hollywood.
Hawke, the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, was cast by Quentin Tarantino in his 2019 movie Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Hawke played Flower Child, one of Charles Manson’s followers, and at the time gave an interview saying she auditioned for the role.
Now she has told The Times of London she was mocked for saying that, and reflected: “I never meant to imply that I didn’t get the part for nepotistic reasons — I think I totally did.”
She added that Tarantino deliberately added her to the cast, which also included Margaret Qualley (Andie MacDowell’s daughter) and Rumer Willis (daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis), and that he was making an effort to “cast a lot of young Hollywood.
- 6/1/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Bruce Dern is a two-time Oscar nominee who shows no signs of slowing down, having most recently appeared in Quentin Tarantino‘s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” (2019). Let’s take a look back at 15 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.
Born in 1936, Dern made his film debut with an uncredited appearance in Elia Kazan‘s “Wild River” (1960). He popped up in a number of supporting roles throughout the decade, making a name for himself in exploitation films produced by low-budget king Roger Corman.
Dern hit his stride in the 1970s, when a number of offbeat-looking performers suddenly became leading men. He earned his first Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actor for Hal Ashby‘s Vietnam War drama “Coming Home” (1978), playing a Ptsd-afflicted marine whose wife (Jane Fonda) falls in love with a paralyzed vet (Jon Voight) while he’s deployed.
Dern spent most of his career as a colorful supporting player,...
Born in 1936, Dern made his film debut with an uncredited appearance in Elia Kazan‘s “Wild River” (1960). He popped up in a number of supporting roles throughout the decade, making a name for himself in exploitation films produced by low-budget king Roger Corman.
Dern hit his stride in the 1970s, when a number of offbeat-looking performers suddenly became leading men. He earned his first Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actor for Hal Ashby‘s Vietnam War drama “Coming Home” (1978), playing a Ptsd-afflicted marine whose wife (Jane Fonda) falls in love with a paralyzed vet (Jon Voight) while he’s deployed.
Dern spent most of his career as a colorful supporting player,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Michael Madsen (Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood), Jaime King (Sin City) and Michael Milligan (Outer Banks) have wrapped roles opposite Tanner Beard in Blood Behind Us, a dramatic thriller from directors Brendan Gabriel Murphy (Fluxx) and Shaun Hart (The Fall).
Supporting cast for the Texas-shot indie includes Ramsey Krull (What Did Deborah Do), Katie Leclerc (Switched at Birth), Russell Quinn (Romantic Rewrite), Wally Welch (The Magnificent Seven), and Brook Sill (Stranger Things).
The story follows Johnny Philobosian (Beard), a former Army Ranger who after the Afghanistan War joins a motorcycle gang, causing him to spiral into a life of crime and addiction. Finally breaking away from the grips of the brutal gang, he turns on his crew, bringing down the entire organization.
With the leader Ramsey (Krull) heading to prison, Johnny enters witness protection, changing his identity to Casey Hatfield and relocating to Utah. After several years of hiding,...
Supporting cast for the Texas-shot indie includes Ramsey Krull (What Did Deborah Do), Katie Leclerc (Switched at Birth), Russell Quinn (Romantic Rewrite), Wally Welch (The Magnificent Seven), and Brook Sill (Stranger Things).
The story follows Johnny Philobosian (Beard), a former Army Ranger who after the Afghanistan War joins a motorcycle gang, causing him to spiral into a life of crime and addiction. Finally breaking away from the grips of the brutal gang, he turns on his crew, bringing down the entire organization.
With the leader Ramsey (Krull) heading to prison, Johnny enters witness protection, changing his identity to Casey Hatfield and relocating to Utah. After several years of hiding,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
When Emilia Clarke Said That The Avengers Movies Were Silly & Then Joined The MCU With Marvel’s Secret Invasion( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Emilia Clarke is not an unknown name. She became popular as Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi, aka Daenerys Targaryen. She became a household name because of the gory HBO series based on George Rr Martin’s works. She recently joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU, with Secret Invasion, but a few years before the Marvel series, the actress made a not-so-likable comment about Marvel movies, such as the Avengers films. Scroll below for more.
Clarke appeared in the leading role in the miniseries Secret Invasion. She plays Gi’ah, daughter of Talos, who works for Gravik [leader of rebel Skrulls], but things change by the end of the series. The show did not get such a good response from the fans. The critics rated it 52% on Tomatometer, and the Audience Score is 46% overall on Rotten Tomatoes.
Emilia Clarke is not an unknown name. She became popular as Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi, aka Daenerys Targaryen. She became a household name because of the gory HBO series based on George Rr Martin’s works. She recently joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU, with Secret Invasion, but a few years before the Marvel series, the actress made a not-so-likable comment about Marvel movies, such as the Avengers films. Scroll below for more.
Clarke appeared in the leading role in the miniseries Secret Invasion. She plays Gi’ah, daughter of Talos, who works for Gravik [leader of rebel Skrulls], but things change by the end of the series. The show did not get such a good response from the fans. The critics rated it 52% on Tomatometer, and the Audience Score is 46% overall on Rotten Tomatoes.
- 5/31/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The MCU has had its ups and downs in the last few years, but it’s still the most successful franchise ever. What started as a single movie in 2008 has grown over 16 years into the largest cinematic universe, including both live-action movies and TV shows.
Despite this success, it’s become common for famous directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies. Big names like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola have mocked them, saying superhero movies aren’t true cinema.
Five years ago, Martin Scorsese, one of the most acclaimed directors of all time, took a few shots at the genre by saying he didn’t consider superhero movies to be real cinema.
I don’t see them. I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances,...
Despite this success, it’s become common for famous directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies. Big names like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola have mocked them, saying superhero movies aren’t true cinema.
Five years ago, Martin Scorsese, one of the most acclaimed directors of all time, took a few shots at the genre by saying he didn’t consider superhero movies to be real cinema.
I don’t see them. I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
MCU has had it’s up and downs in the last couple of years, but despite that, it’s still the most successful franchise of all times. What started out as a single movie released in 2008 over the course of 16 years grew into the largest cinematic universe to date which includes both live-action movies, and TV Shows.
Despite this impressive track record, it’s become sort of a trend among high-profile directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies in general. Some of the biggest names in the industry like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola mocked the premises and the executions, lauding that superhero movies are no true cinema.
5 years, ago Martin Scorsese one of the most critically acclaimed directors of all time decided to fire a couple of shots at the genre, saying that he didn’t see them as cinema.
I don’t see them.
Despite this impressive track record, it’s become sort of a trend among high-profile directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies in general. Some of the biggest names in the industry like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola mocked the premises and the executions, lauding that superhero movies are no true cinema.
5 years, ago Martin Scorsese one of the most critically acclaimed directors of all time decided to fire a couple of shots at the genre, saying that he didn’t see them as cinema.
I don’t see them.
- 5/31/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
There’s something special about bloodbath movies: they’re really easy to mess up, making carnage the main character instead of the actual protagonist, but they’re also hauntingly captivating when done right. Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill is often dubbed as the ultimate bloodbath action, but what if we replaced the Bride with the Boy and changed the modern world for a post-apocalyptic one? Would it still work?
Bill Skarsgård Goes on a Rampage
Don’t make surprised Pikachu faces, but there’s been an apocalypse and the world has changed. In this brutal new reality, a corrupt and powerful dynasty rules over the land, and its members like to toy with their subjects. Once, the matriarch kills an entire family and leaves a little boy deeply traumatized, mute, and deaf as a result.
Having lost everything, Boy — which is the only way we see him addressed — is found...
Bill Skarsgård Goes on a Rampage
Don’t make surprised Pikachu faces, but there’s been an apocalypse and the world has changed. In this brutal new reality, a corrupt and powerful dynasty rules over the land, and its members like to toy with their subjects. Once, the matriarch kills an entire family and leaves a little boy deeply traumatized, mute, and deaf as a result.
Having lost everything, Boy — which is the only way we see him addressed — is found...
- 5/30/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro are two of the most prolific veteran actors currently working in Hollywood. The legends have won Oscars and have featured in multiple acclaimed films. They have also worked with legendary directors such as Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Francis Ford Coppola, and more.
De Niro and Pacino have worked together on four films to date, with the last being The Irishman. Though they first featured in the film The Godfather – Part II, they never shared the screen as their roles were set in different periods. The first time they ever shared a screen was in Michael Mann’s cult classic film Heat.
Michael Mann Brought Together Al Pacino And Robert De Niro On Screen Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in The Irishman | Credits: Tribeca Productions/Sikelia Productions/Winkler Films/Netflix
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro have been featured together in four films to date.
De Niro and Pacino have worked together on four films to date, with the last being The Irishman. Though they first featured in the film The Godfather – Part II, they never shared the screen as their roles were set in different periods. The first time they ever shared a screen was in Michael Mann’s cult classic film Heat.
Michael Mann Brought Together Al Pacino And Robert De Niro On Screen Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in The Irishman | Credits: Tribeca Productions/Sikelia Productions/Winkler Films/Netflix
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro have been featured together in four films to date.
- 5/30/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Gege Akutami has always been one to pay homage to their favorite pop culture moments through Jujutsu Kaisen. Whether it be about anime, manga, comic books, or even Hollywood movies. Here and there they drop little titbits about the things they like. References are made throughout the course of the manga.
Maki Zenin in Jujutsu Kaisen | Credit: Mappa
These references are not just a way to show what Akutami’s interests are but also with respect to the many things that inspired them to create such an impactful series. Through minor scenes or direct callbacks, these references further enamor the tale being told. The first and second seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen took over the world in a way no one thought. In a similar manner, the third season has the possibility to do exactly that. Although, they have the opportunity to add a Quentin Tarantino sequence to the mix.
Jujutsu Kaisen...
Maki Zenin in Jujutsu Kaisen | Credit: Mappa
These references are not just a way to show what Akutami’s interests are but also with respect to the many things that inspired them to create such an impactful series. Through minor scenes or direct callbacks, these references further enamor the tale being told. The first and second seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen took over the world in a way no one thought. In a similar manner, the third season has the possibility to do exactly that. Although, they have the opportunity to add a Quentin Tarantino sequence to the mix.
Jujutsu Kaisen...
- 5/30/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Things often end up going out of control while filming or reading for intense scenes in a film and Val Kilmer’s The Doors is no stranger to this. The 1991 film was based on the short life of musician Jim Morrison and was titled after his rock band. The film focuses on many elements of the late singer’s life including his experience with hard drugs. The role of the vocalist was played by Val Kilmer and Meg Ryan played his girlfriend, Pamela Courson.
A still from Oliver Stone’s The Doors (1991) | Bill Graham Films
However, before Meg Ryan was cast in the role, another actress read for the part – Caitlin O’Heaney. Unfortunately, things took a wrong turn for the actress who stated that she was punched in the face by Val Kilmer during a reading as the actor took method acting to a whole new level.
Caitlin O’Heaney...
A still from Oliver Stone’s The Doors (1991) | Bill Graham Films
However, before Meg Ryan was cast in the role, another actress read for the part – Caitlin O’Heaney. Unfortunately, things took a wrong turn for the actress who stated that she was punched in the face by Val Kilmer during a reading as the actor took method acting to a whole new level.
Caitlin O’Heaney...
- 5/30/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Sometimes the genre of action movies can be perceived as the one that serves only to switch off your brain and to relax while the onscreen heroes save the world one more time. However, there are some action flicks, which are truly masterpieces that go beyond the genre’s limits, and that’s why every cinema lover should watch them.
Here are 6 of the worth-watching modern actions, most voiced by Redditors.
6. Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003)
Firstly, we have Quentin Tarantino’s timeless film that borrows elements from Asian action flicks and good old Westerns to create its unique aesthetic. The story of a woman on her way to avenge those who tried to kill her and her unborn child is unforgettable.
5. John Wick (2014)
Keanu Reeves’ Wick is truly one of the best action heroes in movie history, and it’s quite an experience to observe his bloody revenge path. The...
Here are 6 of the worth-watching modern actions, most voiced by Redditors.
6. Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003)
Firstly, we have Quentin Tarantino’s timeless film that borrows elements from Asian action flicks and good old Westerns to create its unique aesthetic. The story of a woman on her way to avenge those who tried to kill her and her unborn child is unforgettable.
5. John Wick (2014)
Keanu Reeves’ Wick is truly one of the best action heroes in movie history, and it’s quite an experience to observe his bloody revenge path. The...
- 5/29/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Quentin Tarantino is a lover of cinema first and a filmmaker second. The maverick director has often been vocal about his favorite films of all time as well as his current favorites. Tarantino has also criticized the changing landscape of the industry, echoing the sentiments of Martin Scorsese, who went on a war against the likes of Marvel and DC.
One film that Tarantino was pleasantly surprised by and loved was Tom Cruise’s action blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. A sequel to Tony Scott’s 1986 classic, Tarantino appreciated director Joseph Kosinski’s vision and the respect he showed for the original. Though the Pulp Fiction director had a problem with Val Kilmer’s scene in the film, he mentioned that it still worked.
Quentin Tarantino Expresses His Love For Top Gun: Maverick Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer...
One film that Tarantino was pleasantly surprised by and loved was Tom Cruise’s action blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. A sequel to Tony Scott’s 1986 classic, Tarantino appreciated director Joseph Kosinski’s vision and the respect he showed for the original. Though the Pulp Fiction director had a problem with Val Kilmer’s scene in the film, he mentioned that it still worked.
Quentin Tarantino Expresses His Love For Top Gun: Maverick Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer...
- 5/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Martin Scorsese is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers in Hollywood, and even at the age of 81 is churning out pieces of art. The filmmaker last helmed the crime-Western Killers of the Flower Moon, and is already gearing up for his next project. He remains one of the few individual voices still making films today.
Scorsese’s statements about cinema and the way superhero films were taking over the medium had drawn a lot of flack from fans. The director’s comparison of Marvel movies to theme parks sparked outrage as well as a popular meme template. However, even he would agree to one scene from Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel as cinema.
Beau DeMayo Exhibits Man of Steel Scene To Prove Superhero Films Can Be Cinema Martin Scorsese | Credits: Criterion Channel
Martin Scorsese has often discussed, publicly, his disdain towards the superhero genre of films, especially Marvel films.
Scorsese’s statements about cinema and the way superhero films were taking over the medium had drawn a lot of flack from fans. The director’s comparison of Marvel movies to theme parks sparked outrage as well as a popular meme template. However, even he would agree to one scene from Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel as cinema.
Beau DeMayo Exhibits Man of Steel Scene To Prove Superhero Films Can Be Cinema Martin Scorsese | Credits: Criterion Channel
Martin Scorsese has often discussed, publicly, his disdain towards the superhero genre of films, especially Marvel films.
- 5/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
James Gunn has plans to bring the most ruthless assassin in the DC comics into his film universe. Gunn recently gave a hint that Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke will be a part of the Dcu. The supervillain is an archenemy of the Teen Titans and has also gone face-to-face with Batman and the entire Justice League. Gunn recently announced a Teen Titans project, which makes it even more convenient for a major Deathstroke appearance.
James Gunn is set to bring Deathstroke into the Dcu (credits: DC Comics)
The character was an elite operative in the U.S. Army who gained enhanced physical and mental abilities from a super-soldier serum. Joe Manganiello portrayed the character in a brief appearance in Zack Snyder’s Justice League but further plans for the character went nowhere.
James Gunn Hints At Bringing Back Deathstroke After Zack Snyder’s Failed Attempts
Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke in Justice League...
James Gunn is set to bring Deathstroke into the Dcu (credits: DC Comics)
The character was an elite operative in the U.S. Army who gained enhanced physical and mental abilities from a super-soldier serum. Joe Manganiello portrayed the character in a brief appearance in Zack Snyder’s Justice League but further plans for the character went nowhere.
James Gunn Hints At Bringing Back Deathstroke After Zack Snyder’s Failed Attempts
Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke in Justice League...
- 5/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
David Arquette is to star in 'The Perfect Gamble'.The 52-year-old actor is set to feature alongside Daniella Pick – the wife of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino – in Danny A. Abeckaser's crime drama.The film will be shot on location in the European nation of Georgia and tells the story of two gamblers who decide to open an illegal casino after they are released from prison.Pick will play the girlfriend of one of the two main characters as they become entangled with the mafia over the course of the picture.Abecakser is producing the movie under his 2B Films banner in conjunction with Yoav Gross and Rinati Rokach while Kosta Kondilopolous is writing the script.The director said: "Working with Arquette is always a no brainer, he adapts to any character and brings a vulnerability and likeability even when you are supposed to dislike them."Daniella has been extremely...
- 5/29/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
No one really expected this year’s Cannes Film Festival to replicate the stellar showing of last year at the Oscars, when official selections Killers of the Flower Moon, Anatomy of a Fall, and The Zone of Interest took an unprecedented three of the 10 Best Picture nominations and a total of 20 noms and three wins among them. How many times can the French catch lightning in a bottle like that achievement? Who thought 2019 could be equaled or topped, when Parasite became the first Palme d’Or winner to take the Best Picture Oscar since Marty did it in 1955 and where Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (also an official selection that year) went on to 10 Oscar nominations and two wins?
Cannes largely had been thought too risky, too early for serious launches of potential Oscar nominees and winners, except for those hoping to land a spot in...
Cannes largely had been thought too risky, too early for serious launches of potential Oscar nominees and winners, except for those hoping to land a spot in...
- 5/28/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Danny A. Abeckaser (Bardejov) is set to direct his next feature, crime drama The Perfect Gamble, which will film on location in the country of Georgia (previously part of Russia), and stars David Arquette, Abeckaser and Daniella Pick Tarantino, wife of director Quentin Tarantino. The Perfect Gamble is produced by Abeckaser under his 2B Films umbrella, in partnership with Yoav Gross and Rinati Rokach.
Written by Kosta Kondilopoulos, the film follows two gamblers who are released from prison and decide to open an illegal casino. Pick Tarantino is set to portray the girlfriend of one of the two protagonists, who become entangled with the mafia throughout the film.
Abeckaser said, “Working with Arquette is always a no brainer, he adapts to any character and brings a vulnerability and likability even when you are supposed to dislike them. Daniella has been extremely impressive in all of our screen testing and...
Written by Kosta Kondilopoulos, the film follows two gamblers who are released from prison and decide to open an illegal casino. Pick Tarantino is set to portray the girlfriend of one of the two protagonists, who become entangled with the mafia throughout the film.
Abeckaser said, “Working with Arquette is always a no brainer, he adapts to any character and brings a vulnerability and likability even when you are supposed to dislike them. Daniella has been extremely impressive in all of our screen testing and...
- 5/28/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
There is a notorious movie principle that says every element of the plot must be there for a reason, while the details that are unnecessary to the plot should be removed. Some films follow this rule in a way they put some hidden easter eggs to call on them in the most important scene to the audience’s excitement.
Here are 5 movies where Chekhov’s guns shot us right in the heart.
1. Shaun of the Dead (2004) - The Gun
Edgar Wright’s zombie comedy is probably the best example of using this technique. Here Chekhov’s gun appears to be a real gun that is hanging on the wall of a local bar. It is introduced in the movie’s beginning and is of much help to the main characters in the climax, as they are trapped in the bar and surrounded by the army of zombies.
2. The Fifth Element...
Here are 5 movies where Chekhov’s guns shot us right in the heart.
1. Shaun of the Dead (2004) - The Gun
Edgar Wright’s zombie comedy is probably the best example of using this technique. Here Chekhov’s gun appears to be a real gun that is hanging on the wall of a local bar. It is introduced in the movie’s beginning and is of much help to the main characters in the climax, as they are trapped in the bar and surrounded by the army of zombies.
2. The Fifth Element...
- 5/28/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The MCU has seen its highs and lows in recent years, yet it remains the most successful franchise of all time. What began with a single movie in 2008 has evolved over 16 years into the largest cinematic universe to date, spanning both live-action films and TV shows.
Despite this remarkable achievement, there’s been a growing trend among prominent directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies in general. Filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola have mocked their concepts and execution, arguing that superhero movies don’t qualify as true cinema.
Five years ago, Martin Scorsese, one of the most acclaimed directors of all time, took aim at the genre, stating that he didn’t view them as cinema.
I don’t see them. I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are,...
Despite this remarkable achievement, there’s been a growing trend among prominent directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies in general. Filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola have mocked their concepts and execution, arguing that superhero movies don’t qualify as true cinema.
Five years ago, Martin Scorsese, one of the most acclaimed directors of all time, took aim at the genre, stating that he didn’t view them as cinema.
I don’t see them. I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
MCU has had it’s up and downs in the last couple of years, but despite that, it’s still the most successful franchise of all times. What started out as a single movie released in 2008 over the course of 16 years grew into the largest cinematic universe to date which includes both live-action movies, and TV Shows.
Despite this impressive track record, it’s become sort of a trend among high-profile directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies in general. Some of the biggest names in the industry like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola mocked the premises and the executions, lauding that superhero movies are no true cinema.
5 years, ago Martin Scorsese one of the most critically acclaimed directors of all time decided to fire a couple of shots at the genre, saying that he didn’t see them as cinema.
I don’t see them.
Despite this impressive track record, it’s become sort of a trend among high-profile directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies in general. Some of the biggest names in the industry like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola mocked the premises and the executions, lauding that superhero movies are no true cinema.
5 years, ago Martin Scorsese one of the most critically acclaimed directors of all time decided to fire a couple of shots at the genre, saying that he didn’t see them as cinema.
I don’t see them.
- 5/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
While war movies are always hard to watch, especially when you know they are based on real events that took place decades ago and there are families that have never recovered from their losses, it is an extremely important genre that shows its viewers the horrors and devastation that any military conflict brings.
What makes these films so interesting from an industry perspective is the technical detail, costume and set design, CGI and editing that takes the picture to another level and makes it feel realistic. When amazing storytelling meets great execution, you get masterpieces like Casualties of War.
What Is Casualties of War About?
Directed by Brian De Palma, Casualties of War chronicles the events of the 1966 Hill 192 incident during the Vietnam War, one of many crimes committed by the U.S. Army against Vietnamese civilians. Starring Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn, the film tells the story through the eyes of a veteran.
What makes these films so interesting from an industry perspective is the technical detail, costume and set design, CGI and editing that takes the picture to another level and makes it feel realistic. When amazing storytelling meets great execution, you get masterpieces like Casualties of War.
What Is Casualties of War About?
Directed by Brian De Palma, Casualties of War chronicles the events of the 1966 Hill 192 incident during the Vietnam War, one of many crimes committed by the U.S. Army against Vietnamese civilians. Starring Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn, the film tells the story through the eyes of a veteran.
- 5/27/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
It is one of the great pleasures of life to acknowledge that the current generation of movie buffs and fans of classic IPs are living in the golden era of Hollywood. Whether itʼs a renaissance of comic book adaptations, a complete reinvention of the James Bond IP through Daniel Craig, or the live-action re-enactment of universes crafted by George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, and J.K. Rowling, the 21st century brings with it an epoch of unbridled, uncorrupted, and unstoppable creativity.
Skyfall [Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures]However, creativity can extend only so far if the human imagination does not allow us to feel emotions both high and low. With the euphoria of winning a great battle must also come the blow of death and great loss. Movies can make us feel both within the span of a few hours and they can take us to the stars and beyond in a few seconds.
Skyfall [Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures]However, creativity can extend only so far if the human imagination does not allow us to feel emotions both high and low. With the euphoria of winning a great battle must also come the blow of death and great loss. Movies can make us feel both within the span of a few hours and they can take us to the stars and beyond in a few seconds.
- 5/27/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
There are very few names in Hollywood as legendary as Quentin Tarantino. Having given some of the biggest cult classics of the last few decades, the director is rumored to be heading into retirement after completing his self-imposed quota of ten Hollywood projects.
While there were rumors that The Movie Critic starring both Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise would be his final offering to Hollywood, the project has since been scrapped, with no update on how the director plans to proceed next. One potential option seems to be a one-off Sgt. Rock movie, which Tarantino had previously admitted he himself considered.
Can James Gunn pull this off? | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
With James Gunn constantly looking for options to kickstart the upcoming Dcu, a potential Tarantino movie will be surely be a treat fans will heartily look forward to.
Quentin Tarantino once considered creating a Sgt. Rock movie
A Tarantino DC movie?...
While there were rumors that The Movie Critic starring both Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise would be his final offering to Hollywood, the project has since been scrapped, with no update on how the director plans to proceed next. One potential option seems to be a one-off Sgt. Rock movie, which Tarantino had previously admitted he himself considered.
Can James Gunn pull this off? | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
With James Gunn constantly looking for options to kickstart the upcoming Dcu, a potential Tarantino movie will be surely be a treat fans will heartily look forward to.
Quentin Tarantino once considered creating a Sgt. Rock movie
A Tarantino DC movie?...
- 5/27/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Being recognized as the king of crime movies replete with violence, razor-sharp dialogues and allusions to pop culture entities, Quentin Tarantino inscribed his name in movie history. Almost all of his films are recognized both by critics and the audience.
However, there was a movie that became overshadowed by the success of Pulp Fiction (1994) and then by the Kill Bill saga (2003 - 2004). It appears to be the only movie of Tarantino that was adapted from a novel, Elmore Leonard’s one titled Rum Punch.
The film’s plot revolves around Jackie, a flight attendant, who is caught by the duo of an agent and a detective while she was heading to bring the money to her boss. The latter is in fact an arms dealer who is hunted by those two, and the woman is asked for help.
Instead of cooperating with them or going to prison, Jackie decides to...
However, there was a movie that became overshadowed by the success of Pulp Fiction (1994) and then by the Kill Bill saga (2003 - 2004). It appears to be the only movie of Tarantino that was adapted from a novel, Elmore Leonard’s one titled Rum Punch.
The film’s plot revolves around Jackie, a flight attendant, who is caught by the duo of an agent and a detective while she was heading to bring the money to her boss. The latter is in fact an arms dealer who is hunted by those two, and the woman is asked for help.
Instead of cooperating with them or going to prison, Jackie decides to...
- 5/27/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Quentin Tarantino is one of the most prolific filmmakers in Hollywood. The maverick director is known for films such as Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, and the Kill Bill franchise. He is known for his particular brand of violent entertainers with a tribute to the films and TV shows he grew up with in the ‘60s and ‘70s.
In 2008, the filmmaker made one of his best-reviewed works Inglorious Basterds. The film saw a group of US soldiers infiltrating Nazi Germany during the Second World War. While Tarantino approached the subject with a revisionist history lens, he reportedly also wrote a segment in the original script that he wanted to turn into a spinoff film called Killer Crow.
Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds Spinoff Was Wild A still from Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds | Credits: The Weinstein Company/Universal Pictures/A Band Apart/Zehnte Babelsberg Film GmbH
Quentin Tarantino began his revisionist...
In 2008, the filmmaker made one of his best-reviewed works Inglorious Basterds. The film saw a group of US soldiers infiltrating Nazi Germany during the Second World War. While Tarantino approached the subject with a revisionist history lens, he reportedly also wrote a segment in the original script that he wanted to turn into a spinoff film called Killer Crow.
Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds Spinoff Was Wild A still from Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds | Credits: The Weinstein Company/Universal Pictures/A Band Apart/Zehnte Babelsberg Film GmbH
Quentin Tarantino began his revisionist...
- 5/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
When deciding what to watch, we often rely on other people's opinions, and that's perfectly fine. If we have doubts about the genre of the general nature of what we want to see, if it's not a new movie that just hit streaming platforms, the choice can be difficult because of the huge variety of thighs that are available.
Who to trust better if not your favorite director, then? For example, Quentin Tarantino is always vocal about what he likes and dislikes in movies, but so is Guillermo del Toro.
Therefore, if you trust the choices of the iconic director and you're in the mood for something old-school and classic – here are del Toro's 5 favorite movies to watch.
1. Goodfellas (1990)
Of course, there’s no way Martin Scorsese’s gangster gem would have been left off the list. It’s no news that this legendary 1990 film featuring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta,...
Who to trust better if not your favorite director, then? For example, Quentin Tarantino is always vocal about what he likes and dislikes in movies, but so is Guillermo del Toro.
Therefore, if you trust the choices of the iconic director and you're in the mood for something old-school and classic – here are del Toro's 5 favorite movies to watch.
1. Goodfellas (1990)
Of course, there’s no way Martin Scorsese’s gangster gem would have been left off the list. It’s no news that this legendary 1990 film featuring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta,...
- 5/27/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Daniel Craig has gained global recognition with his enigmatic portrayal of renowned detective Benoit Blanc, who investigates the murder mysteries in the “Knives Out” franchise. His compelling performance has captivated audiences worldwide.
Apart from its unique and engaging plots and outstanding performances by a notable ensemble cast, Craig’s portrayal has significantly contributed to the series’ success. The series is set to expand into a trilogy, leaving fans excited about what’s in store for them next.
Daniel Craig in a still from Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
While the plot is yet to be unveiled for the third installment, the franchise star has already debunked a theory about the new film.
Daniel Craig Seemingly Debunked Knives Out 3 Theory in an Old Interview
With Rian Johnson in the director’s chair, the Knives Out series has enjoyed a massive fan following with two movies out in the murder-mystery saga.
Apart from its unique and engaging plots and outstanding performances by a notable ensemble cast, Craig’s portrayal has significantly contributed to the series’ success. The series is set to expand into a trilogy, leaving fans excited about what’s in store for them next.
Daniel Craig in a still from Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
While the plot is yet to be unveiled for the third installment, the franchise star has already debunked a theory about the new film.
Daniel Craig Seemingly Debunked Knives Out 3 Theory in an Old Interview
With Rian Johnson in the director’s chair, the Knives Out series has enjoyed a massive fan following with two movies out in the murder-mystery saga.
- 5/27/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
In one of the greatest Hollywood controversies of the modern era, the mega-producer Harvey Weinstein was tried and found guilty in court. His frequent collaborator, Quentin Tarantino came under fire for his decades-long association and friendship with the producer. And yet, there was no evidence to the contrary to be collected against Tarantino.
Reservoir Dogs (1992) [Credit: Miramax]In the years that followed, fan factions have taken it upon themselves to conduct some research into the past to dig out some strange truth. These amateur sleuths may not have found what they desired, but the industry still has a few tricks up its sleeve. As such, it has been revealed how Harvey Weinstein tried to fool even Quentin Tarantino once with his silver-tongued manipulation.
Harvey Weinstein Tried to Fool Quentin Tarantino Once
Quentin Tarantino, the biggest asset in Harvey Weinstein’s treasury, made his Hollywood debut with Reservoir Dogs in 1992. The neo-noir...
Reservoir Dogs (1992) [Credit: Miramax]In the years that followed, fan factions have taken it upon themselves to conduct some research into the past to dig out some strange truth. These amateur sleuths may not have found what they desired, but the industry still has a few tricks up its sleeve. As such, it has been revealed how Harvey Weinstein tried to fool even Quentin Tarantino once with his silver-tongued manipulation.
Harvey Weinstein Tried to Fool Quentin Tarantino Once
Quentin Tarantino, the biggest asset in Harvey Weinstein’s treasury, made his Hollywood debut with Reservoir Dogs in 1992. The neo-noir...
- 5/27/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Martin Scorsese’s war with Marvel seems to be over as filmmaker George Lucas recently revealed that the director might have eased his opinions about the MCU. The Departed filmmaker came under fire back in 2019 when he compared Marvel with theme park rides and said that they were not cinema, sparking controversy and a bunch of memes.
While the filmmaker was commenting on the lack of originality in Hollywood and how the only films getting made were superhero films, many fans took issue with him insulting their beloved franchise. However, the director seemed to have calmed down about the issue, according to George Lucas.
Did Martin Scorsese End His War With Marvel? Martin Scorsese in Hugo | Credits: Gk Films/Infinitum Nihil
Martin Scorsese has been the mastermind behind many of Hollywood’s greatest films in the New Wave era. The filmmaker helmed classics such as Goodfellas, Casino, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull,...
While the filmmaker was commenting on the lack of originality in Hollywood and how the only films getting made were superhero films, many fans took issue with him insulting their beloved franchise. However, the director seemed to have calmed down about the issue, according to George Lucas.
Did Martin Scorsese End His War With Marvel? Martin Scorsese in Hugo | Credits: Gk Films/Infinitum Nihil
Martin Scorsese has been the mastermind behind many of Hollywood’s greatest films in the New Wave era. The filmmaker helmed classics such as Goodfellas, Casino, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
I Saw the TV Glow might be the most talked about horror movie of the year so far. Trailers for I Saw the TV Glow include a haunting song about adolescence. Interestingly, the tune was not written for the film. Here’s a look at what the writers of the track were trying to say and why the song appears on the soundtrack of I Saw the TV Glow.
Trailers for ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ include a cult classic song
The track from the trailers for I Saw the TV Glow is called “Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl.” The tune was initially performed by the rock band Broken Social Scene. During a 2023 interview with Billboard, Broken Social Scene’s Emily Haines’ discussed her interpretation of the track.
“[It was] this tale of a lost kid, or someone who was about to go off to LA, maybe. I was definitely aware...
Trailers for ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ include a cult classic song
The track from the trailers for I Saw the TV Glow is called “Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl.” The tune was initially performed by the rock band Broken Social Scene. During a 2023 interview with Billboard, Broken Social Scene’s Emily Haines’ discussed her interpretation of the track.
“[It was] this tale of a lost kid, or someone who was about to go off to LA, maybe. I was definitely aware...
- 5/27/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
At 29 years old, Quentin Tarantino made his directorial debut with "Reservoir Dogs." With its punchy pacing and electric performances, it was a brash, violent film that put him on the map as an audacious new storyteller. From his humble beginnings as a Video Archives store clerk to the script landing in Harvey Keitel's hands, Tarantino was able to raise $1.5 million to make the movie and debut it at the Sundance Film Festival.
Duane Byrge from The Hollywood Reporter covered the overwhelming audience response to the searing film: "[T]his plug gutter is wiping out audiences here at the Sundance Film Festival. Those who survive it emerge in a shell-shocked euphoria — so good and so blunt is the writing." Miramax won the subsequent bidding war, but although distribution was secured, the road to release was rocky. Producer Harvey Weinstein wanted to remove what is now considered the film's seminal moment: the...
Duane Byrge from The Hollywood Reporter covered the overwhelming audience response to the searing film: "[T]his plug gutter is wiping out audiences here at the Sundance Film Festival. Those who survive it emerge in a shell-shocked euphoria — so good and so blunt is the writing." Miramax won the subsequent bidding war, but although distribution was secured, the road to release was rocky. Producer Harvey Weinstein wanted to remove what is now considered the film's seminal moment: the...
- 5/27/2024
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
Walton Goggins Says Making ‘The White Lotus’ Is ‘Meta on Every Level’: ‘We’re Guests…Playing Guests’
Walton Goggins has been around for a while. His first credited acting roles date back to 1992, when he would’ve only been 21, and his supporting turns on FX’s “The Shield” and “Justified” helped him craft an image that appealed to the likes of big-name directors like Quintin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg. Goggins, now 52, is taking on roles he never would’ve dreamed of, like his standout performance as The Ghoul in Amazon Prime’s television adaptation of the “Fallout” video-game series and an upcoming role in the highly anticipated third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus.” However, in a recent interview with the LA Times, Goggins remembered a time in his career where his success wasn’t looking like a certainty.
“I was talking to my agent,” Goggins said, reflecting on a lull in work, “and asked him, ‘Why is it so hard?’ And he said, ‘It isn’t hard,...
“I was talking to my agent,” Goggins said, reflecting on a lull in work, “and asked him, ‘Why is it so hard?’ And he said, ‘It isn’t hard,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Despite a historically accurate reading of Hollywood’s storied past, great directors and filmmakers make it their business to break and set records with their career’s work. Christopher Nolan is invariably one such director who continues to defy the laws of physics in his films just as he manipulates the laws of human psychology when it comes to breaking box office records.
However, it is rare to find a combination of good filmmakers with complete artistic and creative taste who don’t eventually fall prey to the studio system. Return on investments and profit guides the business models of modern-day Hollywood and to keep making films, it becomes imperative that directors, creatives, and actors all fall in line with the company policy.
Christopher Nolan [Photo: Wikimedia Commons]As such, the audience of the 21st century’s cinematic era is blessed to have auteurs like Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve who...
However, it is rare to find a combination of good filmmakers with complete artistic and creative taste who don’t eventually fall prey to the studio system. Return on investments and profit guides the business models of modern-day Hollywood and to keep making films, it becomes imperative that directors, creatives, and actors all fall in line with the company policy.
Christopher Nolan [Photo: Wikimedia Commons]As such, the audience of the 21st century’s cinematic era is blessed to have auteurs like Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve who...
- 5/26/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Holy cow, May is almost over! That means June is almost here, bringing with it summer. While there are plenty of summer activities one can do outdoors, let's not forget the ultimate summer vibe: sitting inside watching TV. Hey, it gets hot out there! You could go outside and sweat a lot, or you could sit on your couch with the air conditioner blasting, watching Netflix. As is their custom, Netflix will be kicking several titles to the curb as the month rolls over, which means you better act fast to watch some of these films and TV shows. Below, we're highlighting some of best titles leaving Netflix in June 2024.
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A Nightmare On Elm Street
Wes Craven solidified himself as a master of horror with "A Nightmare on Elm Street," a slasher with an ingenious hook: the killer targets teens in their dreams.
Read more: Famous Characters Who Never Actually Appear On Screen
A Nightmare On Elm Street
Wes Craven solidified himself as a master of horror with "A Nightmare on Elm Street," a slasher with an ingenious hook: the killer targets teens in their dreams.
- 5/26/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival concluded on Saturday, May 25 following two weeks packed with screenings, stars, press and parties. With the prizes having been handed out for the festival’s 77th anniversary, we can now start looking at what contenders might be in the best spot to get into the upcoming Oscar race. Let’s examine the winners from this year’s festival and see the history that each category has when it comes to the Oscars.
In recent years, we’ve seen the festival serve as a huge springboard for major players in the Oscar derby. Three of the last four winners of the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, have nabbed Best Picture nominations: “Parasite” (2019), “Triangle of Sadness” (2022) and “Anatomy of a Fall” (2023). Other big winners at recent festivals that became big Oscar players include “Drive My Car,” “The Zone of Interest” and “BlacKkKlansman.” This year’s...
In recent years, we’ve seen the festival serve as a huge springboard for major players in the Oscar derby. Three of the last four winners of the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, have nabbed Best Picture nominations: “Parasite” (2019), “Triangle of Sadness” (2022) and “Anatomy of a Fall” (2023). Other big winners at recent festivals that became big Oscar players include “Drive My Car,” “The Zone of Interest” and “BlacKkKlansman.” This year’s...
- 5/25/2024
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
The big-screen adaptations of Ian Fleming’s James Bond have never really been known for being faithful to their source material. Apart from some initial releases, such as On Her Majesty’s Secret Service and Thunderball, most films haven’t gone past the title of the books when it comes to borrowing material for the silver screen.
As a result, after rumors emerged claiming that Christopher Nolan was in talks to make a faithful adaptation of Fleming’s work, fans were elated. But as the story goes, these claims turned out to be false. However, had Quentin Tarantino got the ball running for his version of Casino Royale, fans would’ve witnessed a pretty truthful adaptation of the author’s first Bond novel.
Casino Royale Would’ve Stuck to the Books Had Quentin Tarantino Directed
A still from Casino Royale | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
While with Casino Royale, director Martin Campbell did stick to the books to some extent,...
As a result, after rumors emerged claiming that Christopher Nolan was in talks to make a faithful adaptation of Fleming’s work, fans were elated. But as the story goes, these claims turned out to be false. However, had Quentin Tarantino got the ball running for his version of Casino Royale, fans would’ve witnessed a pretty truthful adaptation of the author’s first Bond novel.
Casino Royale Would’ve Stuck to the Books Had Quentin Tarantino Directed
A still from Casino Royale | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
While with Casino Royale, director Martin Campbell did stick to the books to some extent,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Keanu Reeves’s The Matrix is one of the most beloved and widely known film series of all time. Over the last 20 years, the series has found itself ingrained in the very fabric of popular culture. Although it started in 1999 with Reeves’s Neo front and center, its latest and fourth past was released only recently, in 2021.
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix [Credit: Warner Bros.]Despite this, many fans have been wanting more additions to the story. There have been many mock-ups drawn that show what a potential fifth part could look like. However, none seems to be as intriguing and realistic as a new fan-made trailer.
Keanu Reeves Fights a New Virus
The Matrix has always been a fight between reality and a false world. While the first film put Keanu Reeves on the roadmap of some of the greatest movies in his filmography; those that followed didn...
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix [Credit: Warner Bros.]Despite this, many fans have been wanting more additions to the story. There have been many mock-ups drawn that show what a potential fifth part could look like. However, none seems to be as intriguing and realistic as a new fan-made trailer.
Keanu Reeves Fights a New Virus
The Matrix has always been a fight between reality and a false world. While the first film put Keanu Reeves on the roadmap of some of the greatest movies in his filmography; those that followed didn...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
American films and television invariably brush up against the issue of language. Since these stories are made for mass appeal — and said mass is English-speaking audiences — the films will depict characters speaking English even if that shouldn't be the case. Take films set during Roman times like "Spartacus" or "Gladiator," which have dialogue spoken only in English, not Latin or even a closer modern stand-in like Italian.
Then there are films with characters from different countries, yet the audience hears them all speaking the same tongue. Some handle this more cleverly than others; in "The Hunt for Red October," the Soviet characters are first heard speaking Russian before a quick switch to English -- letting the audience know while they're hearing English, the characters are hearing Russian.
"Shōgun," which recently went from mini-series to a two-season renewal, makes no attempt to hold its audience's hand. Set in 1600 Japan, Lord Yoshii...
Then there are films with characters from different countries, yet the audience hears them all speaking the same tongue. Some handle this more cleverly than others; in "The Hunt for Red October," the Soviet characters are first heard speaking Russian before a quick switch to English -- letting the audience know while they're hearing English, the characters are hearing Russian.
"Shōgun," which recently went from mini-series to a two-season renewal, makes no attempt to hold its audience's hand. Set in 1600 Japan, Lord Yoshii...
- 5/25/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Michael Spurlock has a penchant for coming out with movies that have provoked the minds of people around the globe. The Super Size Me franchise is an instance of how he’s not afraid of blowing off the lid from topics that not many want to talk about. His demise this Thursday will mark an end to his illustrious run. But looking back at one of his ventures, Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken, the movie lost out on something big, because of one reason.
Morgan Spurlock passed away at the age of 53
Morgan Spurlock died of cancer complications
Morgan Spurlock had been suffering from cancer for the past few years of his life, with his friends and family by his side. And on 23rd May, he breathed his last. His family brought the news to light that he had passed away due to the complications arising out of cancer.
Morgan Spurlock passed away at the age of 53
Morgan Spurlock died of cancer complications
Morgan Spurlock had been suffering from cancer for the past few years of his life, with his friends and family by his side. And on 23rd May, he breathed his last. His family brought the news to light that he had passed away due to the complications arising out of cancer.
- 5/24/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
The cape was once the kingmaker. But the movie stars at the top of studios’ most-wanted lists today have largely avoided cinematic universes. Instead of being pulled up to the A-list with a call from Marvel or DC (like earlier breakouts Chris Evans, Gal Gadot and Jason Momoa), today’s top talents — according to THR’s survey of executives, managers and agents — were anointed by auteur directors. Austin Butler was tapped by Baz Luhrmann for Elvis, while Denis Villeneuve gave nearly a third of this list their first franchise movie with his Dune features.
Today’s young stars are also less formulaic than their predecessors of just a decade ago, whose indie debuts or tiny Oscar turns were quickly followed by IP-backed film series. They are more agnostic, too, moving easily among studio filmmaking, indie efforts and television. Unlike past eras, there’s also not a single “type” dominating the group.
Today’s young stars are also less formulaic than their predecessors of just a decade ago, whose indie debuts or tiny Oscar turns were quickly followed by IP-backed film series. They are more agnostic, too, moving easily among studio filmmaking, indie efforts and television. Unlike past eras, there’s also not a single “type” dominating the group.
- 5/24/2024
- by Aaron Couch, Mia Galuppo and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The highly anticipated Star Wars series The Acolyte officially launches on Disney+ on June 4. Still, early viewers are already flocking to social media platforms to celebrate the dark, bold, and bound-to-be-divisive series. On Thursday evening, the cast and crew celebrated the show’s early arrival with a select crowd, and the first reactions to the murder mystery set in a galaxy far, far away are pouring in. The event shared the series’ first two episodes (some journos have seen the first four), and audiences have big feelings about what could be the grittiest Star Wars saga yet.
Many of the reactions to The Acolyte are overwhelmingly positive, with viewers praising the show’s stellar performances, nail-biting action, and intriguing murder mystery plot. In particular, audiences say Amandla Sternberg, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Lee Jung-jae are sensational additions to the Star Wars universe.
You can check out some of the first reactions...
Many of the reactions to The Acolyte are overwhelmingly positive, with viewers praising the show’s stellar performances, nail-biting action, and intriguing murder mystery plot. In particular, audiences say Amandla Sternberg, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Lee Jung-jae are sensational additions to the Star Wars universe.
You can check out some of the first reactions...
- 5/24/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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