Quentin Tarantino has a few strict policies on his film sets, including banning cell phones. But he didn’t always have this rule in place. It wasn’t until a Kill Bill incident that Tarantino felt cell phones had to go.
Quentin Tarantino banned all cell phones after a phone call during a ‘Kill Bill’ scene Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Tarantino’s strict cell phone policy didn’t just spring out of nowhere. The filmmaker puts a lot of focus and work into making his movies what they end up being on screen. So, he’s had little tolerance for mistakes on set that might jeopardize the process. While making Kill Bill, someone received a phone call at possibly the worst time during production. And Tarantino immediately felt there needed to be a change.
“Basically, a phone rang during a scene with Michael Madsen and ruined the scene...
Quentin Tarantino banned all cell phones after a phone call during a ‘Kill Bill’ scene Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Tarantino’s strict cell phone policy didn’t just spring out of nowhere. The filmmaker puts a lot of focus and work into making his movies what they end up being on screen. So, he’s had little tolerance for mistakes on set that might jeopardize the process. While making Kill Bill, someone received a phone call at possibly the worst time during production. And Tarantino immediately felt there needed to be a change.
“Basically, a phone rang during a scene with Michael Madsen and ruined the scene...
- 5/3/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The season of the very first sign of the zodiac is here, and that’s exactly why being a leader comes so easy for Aries folks.
And that’s no joke, Aries really don’t know what else to be but a boss, CEO or innovator, because they’d rather play by their own rules. They march to the beat of their own drum and rarely ever need anyone to play backup instrumentals. Their charm, playful personality and great sense of humor make up for their impulsiveness and sometimes hot-temper, and there’s absolutely no other sign who will keep it all the way real with you like an Aries does, even if it’s something you don’t want to hear. They tell it like it is, as dishonesty goes against their entire m.o.
As ambitious as they are — known for being some of the greatest to ever...
And that’s no joke, Aries really don’t know what else to be but a boss, CEO or innovator, because they’d rather play by their own rules. They march to the beat of their own drum and rarely ever need anyone to play backup instrumentals. Their charm, playful personality and great sense of humor make up for their impulsiveness and sometimes hot-temper, and there’s absolutely no other sign who will keep it all the way real with you like an Aries does, even if it’s something you don’t want to hear. They tell it like it is, as dishonesty goes against their entire m.o.
As ambitious as they are — known for being some of the greatest to ever...
- 3/30/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Quentin Tarantino has dabbled in a variety of genres with his long filmography. One genre he hasn’t quite tackled is romance, although he makes the argument he’s done his version of a romantic film already.
Quentin Tarantino once revealed he’s already made both romance movies and comedies Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Given Tarantino’s movies, the filmmaker’s taste in cinema might surprise some fans. The filmmaker once revealed years ago that some of his guilty pleasures were rom-coms. Speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, he confided that one rom-com in particular left a lasting impression on him. The Matthew McConaughey feature Ghosts of Girlfriends Past was a film that struck Tarantino personally.
“In that movie, he’s this sexy fashion photographer. Famous fashion photographer. Has a ton of girlfriends. He’s a real jerk. He’s known her for a while,” Tarantino said.
Quentin Tarantino once revealed he’s already made both romance movies and comedies Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Given Tarantino’s movies, the filmmaker’s taste in cinema might surprise some fans. The filmmaker once revealed years ago that some of his guilty pleasures were rom-coms. Speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, he confided that one rom-com in particular left a lasting impression on him. The Matthew McConaughey feature Ghosts of Girlfriends Past was a film that struck Tarantino personally.
“In that movie, he’s this sexy fashion photographer. Famous fashion photographer. Has a ton of girlfriends. He’s a real jerk. He’s known her for a while,” Tarantino said.
- 2/21/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis indulged in deep method-acting to get into the role of Daniel Plainview for There Will Be Blood. The highly praised role would see him get physical with another actor, who described the intense experience.
Daniel Day-Lewis slapped Paul Dano in the face every take Paul Dano and Daniel Day-Lewis | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Day-Lewis collaborated with several actors for his 2007 classic feature, There Will Be Blood. One of those actors was Paul Dano, who Day-Lewis had already worked with in The Ballad of Jack and Rose.
Dano was initially cast in a small role alongside Day-Lewis in the film. But circumstances later had Dano playing two completely different roles in the film, giving him more screentime with the retired actor.
Working alongside Day-Lewis twice was a memorable moment for Dano, who got to see the Oscar winner’s work up close. Dano remembered one specific sequence where...
Daniel Day-Lewis slapped Paul Dano in the face every take Paul Dano and Daniel Day-Lewis | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Day-Lewis collaborated with several actors for his 2007 classic feature, There Will Be Blood. One of those actors was Paul Dano, who Day-Lewis had already worked with in The Ballad of Jack and Rose.
Dano was initially cast in a small role alongside Day-Lewis in the film. But circumstances later had Dano playing two completely different roles in the film, giving him more screentime with the retired actor.
Working alongside Day-Lewis twice was a memorable moment for Dano, who got to see the Oscar winner’s work up close. Dano remembered one specific sequence where...
- 2/20/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Quentin Tarantino might’ve been a bit too excited when penning his Kill Bill script. So much so that he vowed to never get that wild when writing another movie again.
Quentin Tarantino accidentally wrote a novel when he wrote ‘Kill Bill’ Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Tarantino once shared that his writing process for movies changed a bit from his Pulp Fiction days. The director started including a bit more direction with his scripts, which presented a slight problem for Kill Bill. Tarantino realized that he was going a little overboard when fleshing out the feature.
“Well, you know, it’s funny because with everything I’ve done from Jackie Brown on, I got really into really writing more prose in the – in what you’re calling the stage directions, all right, and consequently my scripts have gotten bigger and bigger, and cut to Kill Bill Volume 1 and...
Quentin Tarantino accidentally wrote a novel when he wrote ‘Kill Bill’ Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Tarantino once shared that his writing process for movies changed a bit from his Pulp Fiction days. The director started including a bit more direction with his scripts, which presented a slight problem for Kill Bill. Tarantino realized that he was going a little overboard when fleshing out the feature.
“Well, you know, it’s funny because with everything I’ve done from Jackie Brown on, I got really into really writing more prose in the – in what you’re calling the stage directions, all right, and consequently my scripts have gotten bigger and bigger, and cut to Kill Bill Volume 1 and...
- 11/24/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As Hollywood actors and writers remain on strike, some headed east, all the way to Venice to join in the always glamorous Biennale Cinema 2023, also known as the Venice International Film Festival. Now in its 80th year, the festival is always a heady melange of fascinating movies making their world premieres, all mixed in with haute couture fashion, both on the red carpet and at annual fetes given by the world’s top labels.
And while many of the red-carpet moments are, sadly, happening without the A-list actors attending (as they honor their union’s strike), this year’s festival still brought its A game to the fashion scene, and independent productions that secured an interim agreement saw the likes of Adam Driver, Jessica Chastain and Cailee Spaeny able to celebrate the premieres of their films in Venice while still on strike.
Join us for a look at what’s...
And while many of the red-carpet moments are, sadly, happening without the A-list actors attending (as they honor their union’s strike), this year’s festival still brought its A game to the fashion scene, and independent productions that secured an interim agreement saw the likes of Adam Driver, Jessica Chastain and Cailee Spaeny able to celebrate the premieres of their films in Venice while still on strike.
Join us for a look at what’s...
- 9/11/2023
- by Jenny Peters
- The Wrap
Steven Spielberg started exploring history through his filmography with movies like Schindler’s List and Lincoln. This was a new direction he took his projects in thanks to his kids.
How having kids changed Steven Spielberg as a filmmaker Steven Spielberg | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Spielberg went through a bit of a metamorphosis when he started his family. Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw share 7 kids together. Two of their children are ones that they brought over from previous marriages. They also have two adopted children, and three children who they share biologically. The filmmaker’s family didn’t just affect his personal life, but his professional life as well.
Before having kids, Spielberg mostly pulled from his creativity to craft his movies. Movies like Jaws and E.T. were products of his imagination. But overtime, Spielberg began to delve into more historical movies. According to an interview he did with Diamond Back,...
How having kids changed Steven Spielberg as a filmmaker Steven Spielberg | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Spielberg went through a bit of a metamorphosis when he started his family. Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw share 7 kids together. Two of their children are ones that they brought over from previous marriages. They also have two adopted children, and three children who they share biologically. The filmmaker’s family didn’t just affect his personal life, but his professional life as well.
Before having kids, Spielberg mostly pulled from his creativity to craft his movies. Movies like Jaws and E.T. were products of his imagination. But overtime, Spielberg began to delve into more historical movies. According to an interview he did with Diamond Back,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The 2023 Venice Film Festival is underway, and while the Hollywood strikes have kept the bulk of the stars from attending the lauded fest, the red carpet isn’t entirely devoid of actors and has been host to a number of filmmakers from Wes Anderson to Michael Mann (directors are not on strike). Actors like “Ferrari” star Adam Driver were able to attend after receiving an Interim Agreement from SAG-AFTRA that allows for independent productions that adhere to SAG-AFTRA’s terms to move forward during the strike.
This gallery will be updated as the festival continues, but right now peruse red carpet photos featuring Driver, Mann, Anderson, Patrick Dempsey, Caleb Landry Jones, Jane Campion, Mads Mikkelsen, Anna Diop, David Fincher, Sofia Coppola and more.
Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Leonie Hanne arrives on the red carpet ahead of the “Finalmente L’Alba” screening during the 80th Venice International Film Festival...
This gallery will be updated as the festival continues, but right now peruse red carpet photos featuring Driver, Mann, Anderson, Patrick Dempsey, Caleb Landry Jones, Jane Campion, Mads Mikkelsen, Anna Diop, David Fincher, Sofia Coppola and more.
Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Leonie Hanne arrives on the red carpet ahead of the “Finalmente L’Alba” screening during the 80th Venice International Film Festival...
- 9/5/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Thanks to a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement, Michael Mann’s “Ferrari” is among the indie, AMPTP-less productions able to bring its director, cast, and crew to the Venice Film Festival.
The moment-in-time biography about ex-racer and automaker Enzo Ferrari (Adam Driver) as he prepares his financially bleeding company for the 1,000-mile Mille Miglia race across Italy screened Tuesday morning in the Sala Darsena before tonight’s world premiere. Mann and Driver were joined by actor Patrick Dempsey (who plays racer Piero Taruffi), cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, and more at the post-screening press conference.
“His story is so profoundly human and when you encounter a character as dynamic as he is, as operatic as he is, the more specifically you get into the man, the deeper you dive, the more universal it becomes, and I found that the way so many parts of him were in opposition to each other, his life resonated with,...
The moment-in-time biography about ex-racer and automaker Enzo Ferrari (Adam Driver) as he prepares his financially bleeding company for the 1,000-mile Mille Miglia race across Italy screened Tuesday morning in the Sala Darsena before tonight’s world premiere. Mann and Driver were joined by actor Patrick Dempsey (who plays racer Piero Taruffi), cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, and more at the post-screening press conference.
“His story is so profoundly human and when you encounter a character as dynamic as he is, as operatic as he is, the more specifically you get into the man, the deeper you dive, the more universal it becomes, and I found that the way so many parts of him were in opposition to each other, his life resonated with,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Die Hard without Alan Rickman? For fans of the now-iconic film, the idea may be hard to fathom, but it came close to happening. The actor almost passed on the role of villain Hans Gruber. He once admitted to initially being perplexed by the idea of starring in an action movie. Ultimately, of course, Rickman signed on, and later, felt proud of its discretely “revolutionary” approach. Plus, he also suggested a script change that turned out to be a memorable Die Hard moment.
Alan Rickman asked 1 question after reading the ‘Die Hard’ script Alan Rickman | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
During a 2015 BAFTA Life in Pictures event celebrating his career, Rickman, who died in January 2016, opened up about Die Hard. He confessed the film industry had been new to him, saying: “I didn’t know anything about LA. I didn’t know anything about the film business … I’d never made a film before,...
Alan Rickman asked 1 question after reading the ‘Die Hard’ script Alan Rickman | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
During a 2015 BAFTA Life in Pictures event celebrating his career, Rickman, who died in January 2016, opened up about Die Hard. He confessed the film industry had been new to him, saying: “I didn’t know anything about LA. I didn’t know anything about the film business … I’d never made a film before,...
- 8/28/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Quentin Tarantino is widely seen as a top filmmaker thanks to his acclaimed and successful projects. But he’s been very aware that some critics have felt he put perhaps too much of his influences in his films.
Quentin Tarantino felt he was unfairly targeted by certain film critics for his work Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Tarantino hasn’t hidden the fact that he draws from a lot of influences for his films. He’s even been quite vocal about this technique.
“I steal from every single movie ever made,” Tarantino once told Empire (via Variety). “If my work has anything, it’s that I’m taking this from this and that from that and mixing them together.”
But some critics felt that Tarantino’s homages to his projects were downright stealing. Composer Ennio Morricone seemed to have developed a slight grudge with Tarantino after working with the filmmaker on The Hateful Eight.
Quentin Tarantino felt he was unfairly targeted by certain film critics for his work Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Tarantino hasn’t hidden the fact that he draws from a lot of influences for his films. He’s even been quite vocal about this technique.
“I steal from every single movie ever made,” Tarantino once told Empire (via Variety). “If my work has anything, it’s that I’m taking this from this and that from that and mixing them together.”
But some critics felt that Tarantino’s homages to his projects were downright stealing. Composer Ennio Morricone seemed to have developed a slight grudge with Tarantino after working with the filmmaker on The Hateful Eight.
- 7/28/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Even Quentin Tarantino has had his fair share of celebrity crushes. But there’s one 40-Year-Old Virgin actor who the filmmaker once confided he’d had his eye on for a while.
The ‘40 Year-Old-Virgin’ star Quentin Tarantino has a huge crush on Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Tarantino has been very open about his feelings towards certain leading ladies. He’s often gushed about how attractive he finds his frequent collaborator Uma Thurman, for instance. In a resurfaced interview with Time, Tarantino believed that there were few actors who could compare with his Kill Bill star.
“People talk about beautiful actresses,” Tarantino said. “Like Cameron Diaz, she’s a beautiful girl. But I went to high school with three girls who look like Cameron Diaz. Uma Thurman is a different species. She’s up there with Garbo and Dietrich in goddess territory.”
Likewise, when Elle asked him in 2009 what...
The ‘40 Year-Old-Virgin’ star Quentin Tarantino has a huge crush on Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Tarantino has been very open about his feelings towards certain leading ladies. He’s often gushed about how attractive he finds his frequent collaborator Uma Thurman, for instance. In a resurfaced interview with Time, Tarantino believed that there were few actors who could compare with his Kill Bill star.
“People talk about beautiful actresses,” Tarantino said. “Like Cameron Diaz, she’s a beautiful girl. But I went to high school with three girls who look like Cameron Diaz. Uma Thurman is a different species. She’s up there with Garbo and Dietrich in goddess territory.”
Likewise, when Elle asked him in 2009 what...
- 6/7/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Steven Spielberg has directed and produced a wide diversity of films in his career. But out of all of his films, Spielberg expected that his sci-fi hit Minority Report might’ve been his darkest yet.
Steven Spielberg once felt that ‘Minority Report’ would be his most cynical film Steven Spielberg | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Minority Report is one of a few films where Spielberg teamed up with megastar Tom Cruise. Although the film was released in 2002, Spielberg had the feature in his mind for years before then. In a 1999 interview with the New York Times, he predicted that Minority Report was going to be his most cynical feature yet. This was due to the film’s premise.
Minority Report was about members of a special organization tasked to stop future crimes. It was adapted by a story from author Philip K. Dick, with Cruise introducing both the book and the script to Spielberg.
Steven Spielberg once felt that ‘Minority Report’ would be his most cynical film Steven Spielberg | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Minority Report is one of a few films where Spielberg teamed up with megastar Tom Cruise. Although the film was released in 2002, Spielberg had the feature in his mind for years before then. In a 1999 interview with the New York Times, he predicted that Minority Report was going to be his most cynical feature yet. This was due to the film’s premise.
Minority Report was about members of a special organization tasked to stop future crimes. It was adapted by a story from author Philip K. Dick, with Cruise introducing both the book and the script to Spielberg.
- 6/2/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
by Nathaniel R
Jane Fonda handed the Palme to Justine Triet "Anatomy of a Fall". Photo © Andreas Rentz / Getty Images
The 76th edition of Cannes has wrapped. The closing ceremony brought an end to a week plus of speculation about prizes. French auteur Justine Triet, of Sybiil fame, took the coveted Palme d'Or for her fourth narrative feature, Anatomy of a Fall. She's only the third female director to win the prize (after Jane Campion for The Piano and Julia Ducornau for Titane) though the fifth woman (Actresses Léa Seydoux and Adele Exarchopolous shared the Palme with their director in a non-traditional jury decision the year of Blue is the Warmest Colour).
A whole slew of awards are after the jump...
Jane Fonda handed the Palme to Justine Triet "Anatomy of a Fall". Photo © Andreas Rentz / Getty Images
The 76th edition of Cannes has wrapped. The closing ceremony brought an end to a week plus of speculation about prizes. French auteur Justine Triet, of Sybiil fame, took the coveted Palme d'Or for her fourth narrative feature, Anatomy of a Fall. She's only the third female director to win the prize (after Jane Campion for The Piano and Julia Ducornau for Titane) though the fifth woman (Actresses Léa Seydoux and Adele Exarchopolous shared the Palme with their director in a non-traditional jury decision the year of Blue is the Warmest Colour).
A whole slew of awards are after the jump...
- 5/27/2023
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
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King Charles picked up a man’s hat while greeting crowds during the first day of a state visit to Germany on March 29. According to a body language expert, the gesture would’ve resulted in Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Princess Diana making “headlines for being natural and un-stuffy.” While appearing confident, King Charles also displayed “self-comfort anxiety rituals.” King Charles | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
A body language expert says King Charles III did something reminiscent of Princess Diana on his state visit to Germany when he picked up a man’s hat. Ahead, the expert’s analysis of the soon-to-be crowned British monarch’s walkabout in Germany. Plus, how the king “seemed to feed off the crowds.”
King Charles looked happy ‘soaking up all the attention’ greeting crowds in Germany
On March 29, King Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles headed to Germany after protests postponed a state visit to France.
King Charles picked up a man’s hat while greeting crowds during the first day of a state visit to Germany on March 29. According to a body language expert, the gesture would’ve resulted in Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Princess Diana making “headlines for being natural and un-stuffy.” While appearing confident, King Charles also displayed “self-comfort anxiety rituals.” King Charles | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
A body language expert says King Charles III did something reminiscent of Princess Diana on his state visit to Germany when he picked up a man’s hat. Ahead, the expert’s analysis of the soon-to-be crowned British monarch’s walkabout in Germany. Plus, how the king “seemed to feed off the crowds.”
King Charles looked happy ‘soaking up all the attention’ greeting crowds in Germany
On March 29, King Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles headed to Germany after protests postponed a state visit to France.
- 4/1/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Before she was the “Queen of Country Pop,” Shania Twain was a fan of the Hollies, hearing “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” at about 4 years old (and still remembering it today). In her memoir From This Moment On, the artist mentioned some of her favorite songs growing up.
Shania Twain named 1 particular song as a childhood anthem — ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ Shania Twain arrives for the Zff Golden Icon Award ceremony | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Zff
The “Giddy Up” artist has several hits of her own. Still, Twain has specific memories of impactful childhood songs. That includes one hit by The Hollies, as noted in her autobiography.
“I couldn’t have been more than four years old when ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,’ a big harmony-laden hit by the Hollies, came on the radio,” Twain wrote in From This Moment On.
Shania Twain named 1 particular song as a childhood anthem — ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ Shania Twain arrives for the Zff Golden Icon Award ceremony | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Zff
The “Giddy Up” artist has several hits of her own. Still, Twain has specific memories of impactful childhood songs. That includes one hit by The Hollies, as noted in her autobiography.
“I couldn’t have been more than four years old when ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,’ a big harmony-laden hit by the Hollies, came on the radio,” Twain wrote in From This Moment On.
- 3/23/2023
- by Julia Dzurillay
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
2012 saw Will Smith returning to the Men in Black franchise with Josh Brolin as a new recruit for the series. While on set, Brolin couldn’t help be surprised with the behind-the-scenes antics of his co-star.
Josh Brolin was cast as Agent K in ‘Men in Black 3’ thanks to a good Tommy Lee Jones impression Josh Brolin and Will Smith | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Brolin ended up playing a younger version of Tommy Lee Jones’ character in the third Men in Black movie. But his path towards getting the role wasn’t a conventional one. The actor once confided that he hung out with Men in Black director Barry Sonnenfeld and the Coen brothers at a bar one night. During their time together, Brolin would do a Tommy Lee Jones impression.
Sonnenfeld would remember the impression years later when it came time to cast a younger agent K.
“Barry was like,...
Josh Brolin was cast as Agent K in ‘Men in Black 3’ thanks to a good Tommy Lee Jones impression Josh Brolin and Will Smith | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Brolin ended up playing a younger version of Tommy Lee Jones’ character in the third Men in Black movie. But his path towards getting the role wasn’t a conventional one. The actor once confided that he hung out with Men in Black director Barry Sonnenfeld and the Coen brothers at a bar one night. During their time together, Brolin would do a Tommy Lee Jones impression.
Sonnenfeld would remember the impression years later when it came time to cast a younger agent K.
“Barry was like,...
- 3/21/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tom Cruise is one of Hollywood’s biggest icons. His career spans decades and includes many blockbuster movies, from Days of Thunder to Mission: Impossible. It’s almost fitting that Cruise should be the star responsible for the return of major Hollywood movies — since his 2022 action film Top Gun: Maverick is widely credited with doing just that. Even the iconic director Steven Spielberg is grateful to Cruise for what the actor did for the film industry, as he recently told the star at an exclusive Hollywood party.
Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise have a complicated history Steven Spielberg attends “The Fabelmans” premiere during the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin I Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Spielberg and Cruise have worked together on more than one occasion. In 2002, the two teamed up for the action thriller Minority Report. Cruise was at the height of his stardom at the time, and Spielberg...
Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise have a complicated history Steven Spielberg attends “The Fabelmans” premiere during the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin I Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Spielberg and Cruise have worked together on more than one occasion. In 2002, the two teamed up for the action thriller Minority Report. Cruise was at the height of his stardom at the time, and Spielberg...
- 3/5/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
M. Night Shyamalan is back in the spotlight, with a brand-new film that is making waves. His movies have a history of causing controversy, mostly due to their shocking finale twists — but unlike many of his contemporaries, the director rarely relies on blood or gore in order to get attention. While many of Shyamalan’s movies have earned a PG-13 rating, the director recently revealed that there’s one film that very nearly got an R rating. In fact, he ended up having to cut one specific sound effect in order for the film to receive the more widely-accepted PG-13.
M. Night Shyamalan’s filmography includes mostly PG-13 films Jury President M. Night Shyamalan is seen on stage at the Opening Ceremony and “Peter von Kant” premiere during the 72nd Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast on February 10, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Shyamalan burst into...
M. Night Shyamalan’s filmography includes mostly PG-13 films Jury President M. Night Shyamalan is seen on stage at the Opening Ceremony and “Peter von Kant” premiere during the 72nd Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast on February 10, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Shyamalan burst into...
- 2/22/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sydney Sweeney’s star continues to rise at lightning speed. Just a few days ago, her latest film, Reality, premiered at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival. Thus far, reviews for the film have been overwhelmingly positive. One critic called the performance a “career best” for Sweeney. Another revealed that it cemented her status as a bonafide movie star. To date, Sweeney has made her mark in TV shows, movies, podcasts, brand campaigns, and even a music video. Fans will recall that she starred opposite Halsey in “Graveyard.”
Sydney Sweeney | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images What is Halsey’s ‘Graveyard’ music video about?
Back in 2019, Sweeney portrayed Halsey’s love interest in Graveyard. In the music video from the singer’s album “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power,” Sweeney has a leading role. The video starts with Halsey’s character reflecting on a past relationship with Sweeney’s. As it progresses,...
Sydney Sweeney | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images What is Halsey’s ‘Graveyard’ music video about?
Back in 2019, Sweeney portrayed Halsey’s love interest in Graveyard. In the music video from the singer’s album “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power,” Sweeney has a leading role. The video starts with Halsey’s character reflecting on a past relationship with Sweeney’s. As it progresses,...
- 2/21/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
After a long three-year hiatus, the suspenseful political action thriller Jack Ryan recently returned to Amazon Prime Video for its third season. Fans were excited to see The Office star John Krasinski reprise his role as the titular character, along with other familiar faces such as Michael Kelly (Mike November) and Wendell Pierce (James Greer).
Newcomer Nina Hoss, who took on the role of President Alena Kovac, mesmerized viewers with her performance, leaving many to wonder who she is and what other projects she has appeared in. Here is everything we know about the intriguing actor from Season 3 of Jack Ryan.
How Hoss feels about working on the project
The newest leading ladies of #JackRyan season 3, Betty Gabriel and Nina Hoss, talk about working with John Krasinski and their favorite dynamics on @PrimeVideo's favorite spy show: https://t.co/Nh7aV9cwUw pic.twitter.com/hSFMhEHuOS
— Screen Rant (@screenrant) December...
Newcomer Nina Hoss, who took on the role of President Alena Kovac, mesmerized viewers with her performance, leaving many to wonder who she is and what other projects she has appeared in. Here is everything we know about the intriguing actor from Season 3 of Jack Ryan.
How Hoss feels about working on the project
The newest leading ladies of #JackRyan season 3, Betty Gabriel and Nina Hoss, talk about working with John Krasinski and their favorite dynamics on @PrimeVideo's favorite spy show: https://t.co/Nh7aV9cwUw pic.twitter.com/hSFMhEHuOS
— Screen Rant (@screenrant) December...
- 1/29/2023
- by Rita DeMichiel
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A topless woman covered in body paint and screaming in front of photographers was removed from the red carpet in a security incident Friday at the Cannes Film Festival, ahead of the premiere screening of George Miller’s “Three Thousand Years of Longing.”
In a handful of red carpet videos and photos from Cannes, the protester stripped off her clothes, went to her knees and began to shout before she was covered in a coat and removed by Cannes security. The woman on her front had an image of the Ukraine flag with the words “Stop Raping Us” on her chest and stomach, as well as bloodied handprints on her torso and the word “Scum” written on her lower back.
A representative for the Cannes Film Festival did not immediately return TheWrap’s request for comment.
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In a handful of red carpet videos and photos from Cannes, the protester stripped off her clothes, went to her knees and began to shout before she was covered in a coat and removed by Cannes security. The woman on her front had an image of the Ukraine flag with the words “Stop Raping Us” on her chest and stomach, as well as bloodied handprints on her torso and the word “Scum” written on her lower back.
A representative for the Cannes Film Festival did not immediately return TheWrap’s request for comment.
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- 5/20/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
When Tom Cruise landed his first starring role in 1981’s “Taps” opposite George C. Scott, he told the crowd at Cannes on Wednesday that he remembers thinking, “Please, if I could just do this for the rest of my life, I will never take it for granted.”
Over 40 years later, Cruise hasn’t stopped running, on screen or head-first into every public appearance to celebrate how much he loves the movies. And he found a good audience when he was given a career retrospective on Wednesday ahead of the Cannes premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick,” taking the moment to champion the theatrical experience and explain what makes a movie that can only be seen on the big screen.
When Cruise was asked if he ever considered moving “Maverick” to streaming after it was delayed for nearly two years during the pandemic, he replied, “Never gonna happen.” And he further boasted...
Over 40 years later, Cruise hasn’t stopped running, on screen or head-first into every public appearance to celebrate how much he loves the movies. And he found a good audience when he was given a career retrospective on Wednesday ahead of the Cannes premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick,” taking the moment to champion the theatrical experience and explain what makes a movie that can only be seen on the big screen.
When Cruise was asked if he ever considered moving “Maverick” to streaming after it was delayed for nearly two years during the pandemic, he replied, “Never gonna happen.” And he further boasted...
- 5/18/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
How exactly did we get by in a year in which without a Cannes Film Festival, there were no standing ovations over films from European auteurs, elaborate PR stunts on the Croisette and seemingly daily controversies over the latest persona non grata?
It’s been a long two years and change since “Parasite” started its historic awards run by winning the Palme D’Or at 2019’s Cannes, becoming the first film since “Marty” to win the Palme and the Best Picture Oscar. But now that Cannes is finally back, there’s already no shortage of buzz and French-ness, not to mention even a few sales.
Jury president Spike Lee, the first Black jury president in Cannes’ history, finally made his way to the Croisette after last year’s festival was canceled. He’ll lead a jury that includes people like Melanie Laurent, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Tahar Rahim and Song Kang-ho, and...
It’s been a long two years and change since “Parasite” started its historic awards run by winning the Palme D’Or at 2019’s Cannes, becoming the first film since “Marty” to win the Palme and the Best Picture Oscar. But now that Cannes is finally back, there’s already no shortage of buzz and French-ness, not to mention even a few sales.
Jury president Spike Lee, the first Black jury president in Cannes’ history, finally made his way to the Croisette after last year’s festival was canceled. He’ll lead a jury that includes people like Melanie Laurent, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Tahar Rahim and Song Kang-ho, and...
- 7/6/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Actors Gerard Butler (pictured above with Soho House’s Dominic Hofer and Studio Babelsberg’s Christoph Fisser), Daniel Brühl and Tom Wlaschiha, who played Jaqen H’ghar in “Game of Thrones,” were among the guests at the Studio Babelsberg Night Friday at Berlin’s Soho House.
Other actors at the party included Thomas Kretschmann, Emilia Schuele, Elyas M’Barek, Iris Berben, Max von der Groeben, Sebastian Koch, Sabin Tambrea, Sonja Gerhardt, David Schuetter, and Hannah Herzsprung.
The directors at the event were Tom Tykwer, Ruben Fleischer, Baran bo Odar, Stefan Ruzowitzky, Lars Kraume, Marco Kreuzpaintner, and Jan-Ole Gerster.
Among the politicians and business execs were Michael Mueller, Mayor of Berlin, Monika Gruetters, Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, Charles Rivkin, chairman of the Motion Picture Assn., David Goldman, VP, original series at Netflix, Martin Bachmann, managing director at Sony Pictures Releasing in Germany, and Kirsten Niehuus, M.D. at Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.
Other actors at the party included Thomas Kretschmann, Emilia Schuele, Elyas M’Barek, Iris Berben, Max von der Groeben, Sebastian Koch, Sabin Tambrea, Sonja Gerhardt, David Schuetter, and Hannah Herzsprung.
The directors at the event were Tom Tykwer, Ruben Fleischer, Baran bo Odar, Stefan Ruzowitzky, Lars Kraume, Marco Kreuzpaintner, and Jan-Ole Gerster.
Among the politicians and business execs were Michael Mueller, Mayor of Berlin, Monika Gruetters, Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, Charles Rivkin, chairman of the Motion Picture Assn., David Goldman, VP, original series at Netflix, Martin Bachmann, managing director at Sony Pictures Releasing in Germany, and Kirsten Niehuus, M.D. at Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.
- 2/25/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
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