Despite being known for his dedication towards his role and his immersive performances, Christian Bale hasn’t always liked the projects he worked on. In a candid revelation, the actor thus confessed to a moment of despair during the filming of a particular movie that left him pleading with producers for an exit strategy.
Christian Bale in Batman Begins | Warner Bros
In an exclusive interview with GQ Magazine following his work alongside Matt Damon in the 2019 high-octane drama Ford v Ferrari, Christian Bale unveiled the inner turmoil he experienced while filming a movie that he despised. Without revealing the name of the film or the people involved, Bale simply recalled pleading to exit production.
Christian Bale Addresses Entertainment Business and His Choices
Following his appearance in Matt Damon’s 2019 drama Ford v Ferrari, Christian Bale appeared for an interview with GQ Magazine alongside his co-star. Starting the conversation by addressing questions about their movie,...
Christian Bale in Batman Begins | Warner Bros
In an exclusive interview with GQ Magazine following his work alongside Matt Damon in the 2019 high-octane drama Ford v Ferrari, Christian Bale unveiled the inner turmoil he experienced while filming a movie that he despised. Without revealing the name of the film or the people involved, Bale simply recalled pleading to exit production.
Christian Bale Addresses Entertainment Business and His Choices
Following his appearance in Matt Damon’s 2019 drama Ford v Ferrari, Christian Bale appeared for an interview with GQ Magazine alongside his co-star. Starting the conversation by addressing questions about their movie,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of the beaches of Normandy, France. Code-named Operation Overlord, it marked the largest amphibious invasion in military history and resulted in the defeat of German Nazi forces at Reims.
Some films portray the soldiers who set foot on the shores of Normandy, portrayed by actors including John Wayne, Tom Hanks, Mark Hamill, Lee Marvin, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, Tom Sizemore, Ted Danson, Paul Giamatti and more. Others focus on Winston Churchill, who made the call for Britain to join the invasion. Two Churchill biopics, starring Brian Cox and Gary Oldman, came out in 2017 and depict the strenuous decision the prime minister made.
For those looking for TV shows about the operation, Band of Brothers starring Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston is a must-watch. HBO’s miniseries about Easy Company also features Andrew Scott, James McAvoy, Colin Hanks, Simon Pegg,...
Some films portray the soldiers who set foot on the shores of Normandy, portrayed by actors including John Wayne, Tom Hanks, Mark Hamill, Lee Marvin, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, Tom Sizemore, Ted Danson, Paul Giamatti and more. Others focus on Winston Churchill, who made the call for Britain to join the invasion. Two Churchill biopics, starring Brian Cox and Gary Oldman, came out in 2017 and depict the strenuous decision the prime minister made.
For those looking for TV shows about the operation, Band of Brothers starring Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston is a must-watch. HBO’s miniseries about Easy Company also features Andrew Scott, James McAvoy, Colin Hanks, Simon Pegg,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate is snapping up the North American distribution rights for Cillian Murphy’s latest feature, Small Things Like These. Based on the acclaimed novel by Claire Keegan, the historical drama explores a dark secret kept in a convent and the father who uncovers the harsh truth. Murphy produces Small Things Like These in addition to his starring role with Emily Watson co-starring.
Tim Mielants directs Small Things Like These from a script by Enda Walsh. The following description arrives courtesy of Lionsgate’s official press release:
Small Things Like These, which was the opening night film playing in competition at the Berlin Film Festival this year and won a Silver Bear for Emily Watson’s performance, takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted father Bill Furlong (Murphy) discovers the startling secrets being kept by the convent in his town, and some shocking truths about his own life as well.
Murphy...
Tim Mielants directs Small Things Like These from a script by Enda Walsh. The following description arrives courtesy of Lionsgate’s official press release:
Small Things Like These, which was the opening night film playing in competition at the Berlin Film Festival this year and won a Silver Bear for Emily Watson’s performance, takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted father Bill Furlong (Murphy) discovers the startling secrets being kept by the convent in his town, and some shocking truths about his own life as well.
Murphy...
- 6/5/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Lionsgate has acquired North American and UK rights to Berlinale opener Small Things Like These starring Oscar winner Cillian Murphy and will partner on the US and Canadian release with Roadside Attractions.
‘Small Things Like These’: Berlin Review
Tim Mielants directed the adaption of Claire Keegan’s novella which takes place in Christmas 1985 as a devoted father discovers the secrets of the town convent as well as shocking truths about his own life.
Emily Watson also stars and won the Berlin Silver Bear. Enda Walsh adapted the screenplay and is a longtime collaborator of Murphy, who won the lead...
‘Small Things Like These’: Berlin Review
Tim Mielants directed the adaption of Claire Keegan’s novella which takes place in Christmas 1985 as a devoted father discovers the secrets of the town convent as well as shocking truths about his own life.
Emily Watson also stars and won the Berlin Silver Bear. Enda Walsh adapted the screenplay and is a longtime collaborator of Murphy, who won the lead...
- 6/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate has landed domestic distribution rights to “Small Things Like These,” the first film in which Cillian Murphy appears since he won his Oscar for “Oppenheimer.”
Murphy stars in and produced “Small Things Like These,” which made its world premiere at this year’s Berlin Film Festival as the opening night film in competition. The film earned strong reviews, with IndieWire saying Murphy gives another “staggering performance” and that it is “a surprisingly understated film, dour and difficult to watch in places, and firmly rooted in Irish culture and history.” It even won co-star Emily Watson the Silver Bear for her performance.
Lionsgate will partner with Roadside Attractions to release “Small Things Like These” in North America, and Lionsgate also acquired rights in the UK and Ireland. No release date has been set.
Based on Claire Keegan’s novel, “Small Things Like These” takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted...
Murphy stars in and produced “Small Things Like These,” which made its world premiere at this year’s Berlin Film Festival as the opening night film in competition. The film earned strong reviews, with IndieWire saying Murphy gives another “staggering performance” and that it is “a surprisingly understated film, dour and difficult to watch in places, and firmly rooted in Irish culture and history.” It even won co-star Emily Watson the Silver Bear for her performance.
Lionsgate will partner with Roadside Attractions to release “Small Things Like These” in North America, and Lionsgate also acquired rights in the UK and Ireland. No release date has been set.
Based on Claire Keegan’s novel, “Small Things Like These” takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted...
- 6/5/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer follow-up, the Irish drama Small Things Like These, has landed at Lionsgate for North America, the UK and Ireland.
Directed by Tim Mielants, the period drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by Irish writer Claire Keegan — who also wrote the source material for Colm Bairéad’s Oscar-nominated drama The Quiet Girl — and plays out in a small Irish town in 1985 in the weeks before Christmas.
Murphy plays Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man who becomes aware of abuse happening at the local convent, abuse that forces him to confront the trauma of his own childhood and make a moral choice. The backdrop is the real history of the Magdalene Laundries, asylums and workhouses run by the Catholic Church in Ireland purportedly for the purpose of employing and educating “fallen women.”
Lionsgate will partner with Roadside Attractions to release the film theatrically in the U.
Directed by Tim Mielants, the period drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by Irish writer Claire Keegan — who also wrote the source material for Colm Bairéad’s Oscar-nominated drama The Quiet Girl — and plays out in a small Irish town in 1985 in the weeks before Christmas.
Murphy plays Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man who becomes aware of abuse happening at the local convent, abuse that forces him to confront the trauma of his own childhood and make a moral choice. The backdrop is the real history of the Magdalene Laundries, asylums and workhouses run by the Catholic Church in Ireland purportedly for the purpose of employing and educating “fallen women.”
Lionsgate will partner with Roadside Attractions to release the film theatrically in the U.
- 6/5/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Small Things Like These,” the Irish drama starring newly-minted Oscar winner Cillian Murphy that opened the Berlinale earlier this year, finally has a domestic home, Variety has learned, with Lionsgate picking up the film for the U.S., the U.K. and Ireland.
The studio will partner with Roadside Attractions for its North American theatrical release.
Based on the Booker Prize-nominated book by Claire Keegan and directed by Tim Mielants, “Small Things Like These,” premiered to solid reviews in Berlin. The film sees Murphy star as Bill, a soft-spoken coal delivery driver and devoted father in 1980s Ireland who uncovers disturbing activity at the local convent — led by Emily Watson’s terrifying nun Sister Mary — that challenges his own internal traumas. Watson won the Berlinale’s Silver Bear for her performance.
Produced and financed by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Artists Equity, “Small Things Like These” also marks the...
The studio will partner with Roadside Attractions for its North American theatrical release.
Based on the Booker Prize-nominated book by Claire Keegan and directed by Tim Mielants, “Small Things Like These,” premiered to solid reviews in Berlin. The film sees Murphy star as Bill, a soft-spoken coal delivery driver and devoted father in 1980s Ireland who uncovers disturbing activity at the local convent — led by Emily Watson’s terrifying nun Sister Mary — that challenges his own internal traumas. Watson won the Berlinale’s Silver Bear for her performance.
Produced and financed by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Artists Equity, “Small Things Like These” also marks the...
- 6/5/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
One of 2023’s blockbusters lands on the streamer, with Oscar in hand and more thrills than most Hollywood summer offerings
At a divisive time of much uncertainty and strife, a constant has emerged from the ocean to serve as a great uniter: Godzilla. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, from Warner’s MonsterVerse franchise, is the rare fifth movie to approach a series high; just ask its studio stablemate Furiosa, an acclaimed fifth installment that’s become one of many entertaining 2024 movies to struggle at the box office, how difficult that is. On either side of the Godzilla x Kong triumph sit several more wins for the big G, courtesy of Godzilla Minus One, the most recent entry from the Japanese company Toho. That movie did great business at the box office last December, won an Oscar for visual effects in March, and currently sits atop the Netflix charts in its long-awaited streaming debut,...
At a divisive time of much uncertainty and strife, a constant has emerged from the ocean to serve as a great uniter: Godzilla. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, from Warner’s MonsterVerse franchise, is the rare fifth movie to approach a series high; just ask its studio stablemate Furiosa, an acclaimed fifth installment that’s become one of many entertaining 2024 movies to struggle at the box office, how difficult that is. On either side of the Godzilla x Kong triumph sit several more wins for the big G, courtesy of Godzilla Minus One, the most recent entry from the Japanese company Toho. That movie did great business at the box office last December, won an Oscar for visual effects in March, and currently sits atop the Netflix charts in its long-awaited streaming debut,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jesse Hassenger
- The Guardian - Film News
Brad Pitt and George Clooney were longtime friends ever since they both worked together in the 2001 film Ocean’s Eleven. Being close friends, it was an unnatural moment when Clooney got to know from a reporter that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were getting a divorce!
Brad Pitt and George Clooney in Ocean’s Eleven | Warner Bros. Pictures
Although as harrowing as this sounds, Amal Clooney (the wife of George Clooney) wasn’t on good terms with Angelina Jolie while she and Pitt were married. In a report, it was revealed that Pitt would allegedly sit silently while Jolie would speak ill of Amal Clooney while the four of them used to spend time together!
Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Really Hurt George Clooney!
Starting off with the marriage of George and Amal Clooney, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie weren’t able to attend the wedding in 2014 because they were busy filming...
Brad Pitt and George Clooney in Ocean’s Eleven | Warner Bros. Pictures
Although as harrowing as this sounds, Amal Clooney (the wife of George Clooney) wasn’t on good terms with Angelina Jolie while she and Pitt were married. In a report, it was revealed that Pitt would allegedly sit silently while Jolie would speak ill of Amal Clooney while the four of them used to spend time together!
Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Really Hurt George Clooney!
Starting off with the marriage of George and Amal Clooney, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie weren’t able to attend the wedding in 2014 because they were busy filming...
- 6/4/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Released in 2012, “The Bourne Legacy” was an obvious attempt to have Jeremy Renner’s Aaron Cross take over for Jason Bourne as the center of the franchise. However, that new future was fairly quickly dashed when Matt Damon returned to the Bourne role for the film, “Jason Bourne.” But according to Renner, that wasn’t always the case. In fact, he tried to have a team-up film.
Continue reading Jeremy Renner Talks His Dashed Hopes To Make A ‘Bourne’ Team-Up With Matt Damon at The Playlist.
Continue reading Jeremy Renner Talks His Dashed Hopes To Make A ‘Bourne’ Team-Up With Matt Damon at The Playlist.
- 6/4/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Andy Weir’s science fiction masterpiece, Project Hail Mary, which was released in 2021, is now being adapted for the big screens following the success of The Martian. With the talents of Ryan Gosling and Sandra Bullock attached, reports claim filming has already started. Weir’s trademark blend of suspense, and humor, further proves how perfect Gosling is for the project.
Matt Damon in Ridley Scott’s The Martian | 20th Century Studios
The story follows Astronaut Ryland Grace, this movie undoubtedly promises to whisk the viewers away to the vast space and beyond, leaving them hungry for more as it did for the readers.
Everything You Need to Know Before Watching Project Hail Mary
In Project Hail Mary, author Andy Weir introduces readers to Astronaut Ryland Grace, a man with a monumental task, to save humanity from the brink of extinction.
Suggested“To become rich and famous”: Ryan Gosling Can...
Matt Damon in Ridley Scott’s The Martian | 20th Century Studios
The story follows Astronaut Ryland Grace, this movie undoubtedly promises to whisk the viewers away to the vast space and beyond, leaving them hungry for more as it did for the readers.
Everything You Need to Know Before Watching Project Hail Mary
In Project Hail Mary, author Andy Weir introduces readers to Astronaut Ryland Grace, a man with a monumental task, to save humanity from the brink of extinction.
Suggested“To become rich and famous”: Ryan Gosling Can...
- 6/3/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner has been a very committed actor who continues to give his all with every film he does. His breakout role in The Untouchables led him to many acclaimed performances in films like Field of Dreams, Bull Durham, and A Perfect World among others. He has also established himself as a great filmmaker directing two impressive westerns Dances With Wolves and Open Range.
Kevin Costner directed, co-produced, and played the lead in 1990’s Dances With Wolves | Orion Pictures
Costner has been dreaming about his passion project Horizon: An American Saga since the 90s, envisioning it as a four-film saga. Costner has already shot the first two films and recently premiered the first film at Cannes. Unfortunately, it received mediocre reviews which put into question the fate of the remaining three films, in addition to the actor/director finding problems filming parts 3 and 4.
Did Kevin Costner Make a Mistake By Making Horizon a Four-Film Epic?...
Kevin Costner directed, co-produced, and played the lead in 1990’s Dances With Wolves | Orion Pictures
Costner has been dreaming about his passion project Horizon: An American Saga since the 90s, envisioning it as a four-film saga. Costner has already shot the first two films and recently premiered the first film at Cannes. Unfortunately, it received mediocre reviews which put into question the fate of the remaining three films, in addition to the actor/director finding problems filming parts 3 and 4.
Did Kevin Costner Make a Mistake By Making Horizon a Four-Film Epic?...
- 6/3/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
RankFilm (distributor)Three-day gross (May 31-June 2)Total gross to dateWeek 1. If (Paramount) £1.6m £9.6m 3 2. The Garfield Movie (Sony) £1.3m £6.3m 2 3. Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (Disney) £1.1m £13.3m 4 4. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Warner Bros) £963,053 £4.5m 2 5. The Fall Guy (Universal)
£523,218 £11m 5
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Without a hot new tentpole release, this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office has been dominated by holdovers, with Paramount’s If clinching the top spot, and The Garfield Movie overtaking Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
John Krasinski’s live action-animation hybrid If has finally broken out of its second place slot in its third weekend on release,...
£523,218 £11m 5
Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.27
Without a hot new tentpole release, this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office has been dominated by holdovers, with Paramount’s If clinching the top spot, and The Garfield Movie overtaking Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
John Krasinski’s live action-animation hybrid If has finally broken out of its second place slot in its third weekend on release,...
- 6/3/2024
- ScreenDaily
Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Iron Man will go down in history as one of the greatest superhero performances of all time. His character’s journey from selfish playboy to selfless hero was truly inspiring, and his ultimate sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame will forever be remembered as a key moment in the MCU.
Of course, Avengers: Infinity War, in which most of the franchise’s heroes came together to try and stop Thanos’ plan to wipe out half of the universe’s population, represented the conclusion of MCU’s decade-long projects. Following the events of Captain America: Civil War (2016), the heroes of the MCU were divided into two factions for Avengers: Infinity War’s ending. Nevertheless, in the end, neither group was able to prevent Thanos’ conquest.
Robert Downey Jr and Mark Ruffalo in Avengers: Infinity War | Marvel Studios
That being said, strangely enough, Iron Man—who made the...
Of course, Avengers: Infinity War, in which most of the franchise’s heroes came together to try and stop Thanos’ plan to wipe out half of the universe’s population, represented the conclusion of MCU’s decade-long projects. Following the events of Captain America: Civil War (2016), the heroes of the MCU were divided into two factions for Avengers: Infinity War’s ending. Nevertheless, in the end, neither group was able to prevent Thanos’ conquest.
Robert Downey Jr and Mark Ruffalo in Avengers: Infinity War | Marvel Studios
That being said, strangely enough, Iron Man—who made the...
- 6/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Veteran director David Fincer worked alongside iconic actor Morgan Freeman when they created and shot the 1995 film Se7en. Portraying the role of Detective Somerset in the crime/mystery film, Freeman loved Fincher’s work and the two decided to work together again.
Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman in Seven
However, Fincher never got to make his dream film with Morgan Freeman due to the latter’s failing health in the year 2008. With passing time and no hopes left, Fincher’s dream film was later picked up by Dune director Denis Villeneuve and he describes it as “Arrival on steroids”!
David Fincher Wanted His Dream Film With Morgan Freeman
Rendezvous With Rama is a 1973 sci-fi novel by writer Arthur C. Clarke (who also wrote 2001: A Space Odyssey). Naturally, veteran director David Fincher wanted to adapt the 1972 novel into a film starring Morgan Freeman in one of the lead roles.
David Fincher.
Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman in Seven
However, Fincher never got to make his dream film with Morgan Freeman due to the latter’s failing health in the year 2008. With passing time and no hopes left, Fincher’s dream film was later picked up by Dune director Denis Villeneuve and he describes it as “Arrival on steroids”!
David Fincher Wanted His Dream Film With Morgan Freeman
Rendezvous With Rama is a 1973 sci-fi novel by writer Arthur C. Clarke (who also wrote 2001: A Space Odyssey). Naturally, veteran director David Fincher wanted to adapt the 1972 novel into a film starring Morgan Freeman in one of the lead roles.
David Fincher.
- 6/2/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
"Air', the 2023 biographical basketball sports drama feature, directed by Ben Affleck, starring Affleck, Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Marlon Wayans, Chris Tucker and Viola Davis, will make its broadcast debut June 11, 2024 on ABC:
"...the film chronicles the origin of the 'Air Jordan' shoeline, when 'Nike, Inc.' employee 'Sonny Vaccaro'…
“…a shoe salesman. worked to sign rookie basketball player Michael Jordan to wear the company's shoes..."
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"...the film chronicles the origin of the 'Air Jordan' shoeline, when 'Nike, Inc.' employee 'Sonny Vaccaro'…
“…a shoe salesman. worked to sign rookie basketball player Michael Jordan to wear the company's shoes..."
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- 6/2/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Over the years, Matt Damon has turned into one of the biggest names in Hollywood. He was the protagonist of his own film series, has been in many Oscar-winning projects, has been nominated for the award five times himself, and even won once. It is safe to say that he is one of the most talented, respected, and recognized actors in the film industry.
Matt Damon in Interstellar I Paramount Pictures
While he has come to be known through these adjectives, he was also once a lesser-known actor. Every A-list star had to start somewhere, and many years ago, Damon worked as an extra in a Kevin Costner film alongside his long-time friend, Ben Affleck.
During a recent interview, Jimmy Kimmel told Costner exactly what was going through his mind when he was working with him for the first time.
Matt Damon Was A Big Fan of Kevin Costner
With...
Matt Damon in Interstellar I Paramount Pictures
While he has come to be known through these adjectives, he was also once a lesser-known actor. Every A-list star had to start somewhere, and many years ago, Damon worked as an extra in a Kevin Costner film alongside his long-time friend, Ben Affleck.
During a recent interview, Jimmy Kimmel told Costner exactly what was going through his mind when he was working with him for the first time.
Matt Damon Was A Big Fan of Kevin Costner
With...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
In building the world of Netflix’s “Ripley,” production designer David Gropman needed to incorporate grand Italian train stations and works of art from the early 1960s.
The series, shot in black and white, is based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” about a con artist named Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott), who befriends a wealthy shipping heir, Dickie Greenleaf, played by Johnny Flynn.
Gropman began his plunge into designing the look of the show by studying photography books with images of the time and place. “Neo Realismo: The New Image in Italy 1932-1960” was his style bible. He further utilized work by legendary photographers Pietro Donzelli, Bert Hardy, David Seymour, Herbert List and Mario Cattaneo to help visualize what this 1960s world would look like.
In particular, Gropman needed to find the right kind of train station in Italy, since the characters travel a lot around Italy.
The series, shot in black and white, is based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” about a con artist named Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott), who befriends a wealthy shipping heir, Dickie Greenleaf, played by Johnny Flynn.
Gropman began his plunge into designing the look of the show by studying photography books with images of the time and place. “Neo Realismo: The New Image in Italy 1932-1960” was his style bible. He further utilized work by legendary photographers Pietro Donzelli, Bert Hardy, David Seymour, Herbert List and Mario Cattaneo to help visualize what this 1960s world would look like.
In particular, Gropman needed to find the right kind of train station in Italy, since the characters travel a lot around Italy.
- 6/1/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are in the news more than ever before. The couple first got engaged in the early 2000s, but they called the marriage off in 2004. They rekindled their romance in 2021 and tied the knot in 2022. Matt Damon, one of Affleck’s best friends since childhood, says he’s extremely happy for Affleck. However, a source claims that Lopez and Affleck’s wife, Luciana Barrosa, don’t get along.
Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon’s wife, Luciana Barroso, allegedly don’t get along — and Ben Affleck hates it
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage is allegedly on the rocks in 2024. The couple rekindled their romance in 2021 and tied the knot in 2022. However, several sources allege they’re headed for divorce. While Affleck and Lopez are having difficulties in their marriage, another source suggests Lopez doesn’t get along with Affleck’s best friend’s wife.
Matt...
Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon’s wife, Luciana Barroso, allegedly don’t get along — and Ben Affleck hates it
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage is allegedly on the rocks in 2024. The couple rekindled their romance in 2021 and tied the knot in 2022. However, several sources allege they’re headed for divorce. While Affleck and Lopez are having difficulties in their marriage, another source suggests Lopez doesn’t get along with Affleck’s best friend’s wife.
Matt...
- 6/1/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The production design work for David Gropman on the Netflix limited series “Ripley” involved “seven sets on stage, large and small, and about 200 locations.” The rigorous location scouting process started in October 2019, paused for several months when Covid struck, and then when they resumed in January 2021 “we had like six months of scouting and pre-production then. We had a lot to prepare. We had a lot to find and a lot to prepare.” Watch our exclusive video interview with “Gropman” above.
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Based on the character created by author Patricia Highsmith, “Ripley” follows the title con artist (played by Andrew Scott) as he insinuates himself into the lives of wealthy failson Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn) and Dickie’s girlfriend Marge (Dakota Fanning). Ripley covets their lives of luxury in Italy, and eventually begins to impersonate Dickie to access his riches. The...
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Based on the character created by author Patricia Highsmith, “Ripley” follows the title con artist (played by Andrew Scott) as he insinuates himself into the lives of wealthy failson Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn) and Dickie’s girlfriend Marge (Dakota Fanning). Ripley covets their lives of luxury in Italy, and eventually begins to impersonate Dickie to access his riches. The...
- 5/31/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Ready for a masterclass in acting? No matter which streaming service you subscribe to, you’re sure to have access to some incredible performances honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. We’ve compiled a list of all the winners of the “Best Actor” Oscar and where you can watch them today.
So fire up your favorite streamer or start a trial of a new service and get ready to fall in love with the movies all over again.
How to Watch Every Best Actor Winner Online
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The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
This Christopher Nolan epic won seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography,...
So fire up your favorite streamer or start a trial of a new service and get ready to fall in love with the movies all over again.
How to Watch Every Best Actor Winner Online
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2020s Oppenheimer July 19, 2023
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
This Christopher Nolan epic won seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
On June 6, the 2024 IndieWire Honors ceremony will celebrate 13 creators and stars responsible for some of the most stellar work of the TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, the event is a new edition of previous IndieWire Honors ceremonies, this time focused entirely on television. We’re showcasing their work with new interviews leading up to the Los Angeles celebration.
Dakota Fanning is ready to argue. You name the time, the place, and she’s ready to go.
“I can argue. I can outargue the best of ’em,” said Fanning. “My whole family and everyone that knows me [knows] I missed my calling: I could have been a good lawyer.”
Fanning’s portrayal of Marge Sherwood in Netflix’s “Ripley” suggests that the aspiring American writer who’s relocated to the Italian seaside may have missed her calling, too. Hiding behind that chirp of a name is a...
Dakota Fanning is ready to argue. You name the time, the place, and she’s ready to go.
“I can argue. I can outargue the best of ’em,” said Fanning. “My whole family and everyone that knows me [knows] I missed my calling: I could have been a good lawyer.”
Fanning’s portrayal of Marge Sherwood in Netflix’s “Ripley” suggests that the aspiring American writer who’s relocated to the Italian seaside may have missed her calling, too. Hiding behind that chirp of a name is a...
- 5/31/2024
- by Dana Harris-Bridson
- Indiewire
Director John Krasinski on the set of Paramount Pictures’ “If.”
Photo Credit: Jonny Cournoyer. copyright © 2023 Paramount Pictures John Krasinski, the writer and director, behind the heartwarming family fantasy movie If effortlessly brought together a lineup of voice actors. Big names such as Phoebe Waller Bridge, Awkwafina, George Clooney, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt all eagerly joined his project. Additionally, Krasinski extended an invitation to his costar from The Office, Steve Carell, who was excited, about the opportunity to collaborate once again. (Click on the media to hear Steve Carell) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Steve_Carrell_If_.mp3 If can now be seen on the screen at movie theaters.
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Photo Credit: Jonny Cournoyer. copyright © 2023 Paramount Pictures John Krasinski, the writer and director, behind the heartwarming family fantasy movie If effortlessly brought together a lineup of voice actors. Big names such as Phoebe Waller Bridge, Awkwafina, George Clooney, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt all eagerly joined his project. Additionally, Krasinski extended an invitation to his costar from The Office, Steve Carell, who was excited, about the opportunity to collaborate once again. (Click on the media to hear Steve Carell) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Steve_Carrell_If_.mp3 If can now be seen on the screen at movie theaters.
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- 5/31/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep became very familiar with each other after their work on Devil Wears Prada. After collaborating, Streep shared her true feelings about her co-star’s acting abilities. And they were words that stuck with Blunt for a long time.
How Emily Blunt responded to Meryl Streep’s comments about her acting Emily Blunt | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Blunt and Streep first worked alongside each other in the film The Devil Wears Prada. Blunt was cast as Streep’s assistant in the feature, and she admitted to being very nervous about the film. Blunt was still a relative newcomer at the time, and she’d be sharing the screen with one of her favorite actors.
“The table read was hell,” Blunt recalled on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. “Meryl Streep was there. I was 22, it was really scary. I just remember that sweaty-palmed feeling of turning the pages...
How Emily Blunt responded to Meryl Streep’s comments about her acting Emily Blunt | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Blunt and Streep first worked alongside each other in the film The Devil Wears Prada. Blunt was cast as Streep’s assistant in the feature, and she admitted to being very nervous about the film. Blunt was still a relative newcomer at the time, and she’d be sharing the screen with one of her favorite actors.
“The table read was hell,” Blunt recalled on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. “Meryl Streep was there. I was 22, it was really scary. I just remember that sweaty-palmed feeling of turning the pages...
- 5/31/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s two weeks after Elizabeth Debicki attended the Met Gala. She’s now in Los Angeles for Emmy campaigning for her work as Princess Diana on “The Crown.”
I meet her Netflix’s FYC pop-up in Hollywood for quick chat before she takes part in a panel discussion with “The Crown” creator Peter Morgan. We grab a couple of seats in the “Ripley” room. “I’m bummed I couldn’t be in it,” Debicki says of the streamer’s adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 crime novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” “Not that anyone asked.”
But then she suddenly remembers the Met Gala. “I sat in between Jude Law and Matt Damon,” Debicki says. “At that point, one margarita in, I thought, “Oh, my God. I’m in a Ripley sandwich.”
She did not, however, share her thought with the original “Ripley” actors.
“I had so much fun,” Debicki...
I meet her Netflix’s FYC pop-up in Hollywood for quick chat before she takes part in a panel discussion with “The Crown” creator Peter Morgan. We grab a couple of seats in the “Ripley” room. “I’m bummed I couldn’t be in it,” Debicki says of the streamer’s adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 crime novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” “Not that anyone asked.”
But then she suddenly remembers the Met Gala. “I sat in between Jude Law and Matt Damon,” Debicki says. “At that point, one margarita in, I thought, “Oh, my God. I’m in a Ripley sandwich.”
She did not, however, share her thought with the original “Ripley” actors.
“I had so much fun,” Debicki...
- 5/30/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
My guest this week is Andrew Scott.
In this episode we dig into Scott’s early start in a cereal commercial and his job in a bizarre supermarket, along with the “empathy game” that is acting, and how it cured him of a childhood speech impediment.
Scott also reveals his profound grief at the recent passing of his beloved mother, the legacy of kindness she left him with and why she was “a total hero”.
In Netflix’s limited series Ripley, Scott plays the titular role of Tom Ripley, a scheming grifter set on inserting himself into the life of rich playboy Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn). Based on the novels by Patricia Highsmith, Anthony Minghella’s 1999 film version, The Talented Mr. Ripley, starred Matt Damon and Jude Law. Scott explains why this new series written and directed by Steven Zaillian stood out to him as a fresh and different take on the story,...
In this episode we dig into Scott’s early start in a cereal commercial and his job in a bizarre supermarket, along with the “empathy game” that is acting, and how it cured him of a childhood speech impediment.
Scott also reveals his profound grief at the recent passing of his beloved mother, the legacy of kindness she left him with and why she was “a total hero”.
In Netflix’s limited series Ripley, Scott plays the titular role of Tom Ripley, a scheming grifter set on inserting himself into the life of rich playboy Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn). Based on the novels by Patricia Highsmith, Anthony Minghella’s 1999 film version, The Talented Mr. Ripley, starred Matt Damon and Jude Law. Scott explains why this new series written and directed by Steven Zaillian stood out to him as a fresh and different take on the story,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeremy Renner, the star known for portraying the role of Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was once a part of a $4 billion franchise! Starring alongside Tom Cruise, Renner would have been more involved in the Mission: Impossible franchise were it not for his children!
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]Portraying an iconic character in the franchise, Renner starred alongside Ethan Hunt for two movies following which, he retired from the franchise. In an interview, the actor confessed that he wished to see more of the $4 billion franchise but his daddy duties stopped him!
Jeremy Renner Had His Daddy Duties!
It was the year 2014 when Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco. The couple welcomed a daughter and in 2015, Pacheco and Renner divorced while sharing custody of their daughter. During those moments, the MCU star was busy shooting the Mission: Impossible films!
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner as...
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]Portraying an iconic character in the franchise, Renner starred alongside Ethan Hunt for two movies following which, he retired from the franchise. In an interview, the actor confessed that he wished to see more of the $4 billion franchise but his daddy duties stopped him!
Jeremy Renner Had His Daddy Duties!
It was the year 2014 when Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco. The couple welcomed a daughter and in 2015, Pacheco and Renner divorced while sharing custody of their daughter. During those moments, the MCU star was busy shooting the Mission: Impossible films!
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner as...
- 5/30/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
In 2018, when Steven Zaillian began writing a first draft of Ripley — his TV adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley — one item in his office made its way into his screenplay: the heavy crystal ashtray that (spoiler alert) kills Freddie Miles in the fifth episode.
But Zaillian’s foray into the story of con man Tom Ripley started long before 2018. Ten years ago, a unique proposal popped up on his radar — a TV series. “If it had been proposed as another movie, I would’ve said no,” he tells THR, “but as an eight-hour series, I thought, ‘This could be interesting.’ ”
For starters, he wanted the limited series — about a grifter, Tom Ripley, who covets, and then kills for, the lifestyle of his wealthy former classmate Dickie Greenleaf — to be in black and white. “When I first read the book, it’s how I felt it should look.
But Zaillian’s foray into the story of con man Tom Ripley started long before 2018. Ten years ago, a unique proposal popped up on his radar — a TV series. “If it had been proposed as another movie, I would’ve said no,” he tells THR, “but as an eight-hour series, I thought, ‘This could be interesting.’ ”
For starters, he wanted the limited series — about a grifter, Tom Ripley, who covets, and then kills for, the lifestyle of his wealthy former classmate Dickie Greenleaf — to be in black and white. “When I first read the book, it’s how I felt it should look.
- 5/30/2024
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hollywood has no shortage of iconic duos, but when it comes to action and comedy, there is nobody like Brad Pitt and George Clooney. From their first collaboration in 2001 to now, the actors have remained good friends. Yet it has been 16 long years since they starred together on the big screen.
George Clooney and Brad Pitt in a still from the Ocean’s series | Warner Bros
But, the wait is finally over since the trailer of their latest collaboration is here. As the trailer for their upcoming action comedy film, Wolfs dropped, fans can’t help but think that it is about time they did another Ocean’s movie as well.
Brad Pitt & George Clooney Star Together After 16 Years in Wolfs
Clooney and Pitt in a still from Wolfs | Apple Studios
Brad Pitt and George Clooney first met on the sets of the 2001 heist comedy movie, Ocean’s Eleven. Ever since,...
George Clooney and Brad Pitt in a still from the Ocean’s series | Warner Bros
But, the wait is finally over since the trailer of their latest collaboration is here. As the trailer for their upcoming action comedy film, Wolfs dropped, fans can’t help but think that it is about time they did another Ocean’s movie as well.
Brad Pitt & George Clooney Star Together After 16 Years in Wolfs
Clooney and Pitt in a still from Wolfs | Apple Studios
Brad Pitt and George Clooney first met on the sets of the 2001 heist comedy movie, Ocean’s Eleven. Ever since,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves won over the fans’ hearts when they first shared the screen in the 1994 action thriller movie, Speed. Their undeniable chemistry once again enchanted audiences in the romantic drama The Lake House sparking desires among fans for a reunion. Bullock recently addressed the same, as she expressed that she would also love to reunite with her former co-star.
A still from Ocean’s 8 | Credit: Warner Bros.
Amidst the anticipation for their potential reunion, there is another on-screen romance that demands attention: Bullock’s dynamic with Cate Blanchett in the 2018 heist film Ocean’s 8, as she had previously suggested that they could be lovers in the later chapters of the film series.
Sandra Bullock And Cate Blanchett’s Unexplored Dynamic in Ocean’s 8
Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett shared the screen in the fourth installment of the Ocean’s film series, with Bullock taking on the role...
A still from Ocean’s 8 | Credit: Warner Bros.
Amidst the anticipation for their potential reunion, there is another on-screen romance that demands attention: Bullock’s dynamic with Cate Blanchett in the 2018 heist film Ocean’s 8, as she had previously suggested that they could be lovers in the later chapters of the film series.
Sandra Bullock And Cate Blanchett’s Unexplored Dynamic in Ocean’s 8
Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett shared the screen in the fourth installment of the Ocean’s film series, with Bullock taking on the role...
- 5/29/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
‘They just don’t make movies like they used to’ is a statement that has been thrown around a lot when it comes to recent offerings from Hollywood. There seems to be something that is missing from the big budget, focus tested, nostalgia fuel that seems to dominate every big weekend of the year, with nothing to show for its big budget except for hollow spectacle.
Matt Damon in Oppenheimer | Universal Pictures
Matt Damon, speaking to The Hot Ones, had an insider’s take on why films don’t have the same feel that they did back then, given that the actor has about 30 years of experience in the industry. Damon’s inside knowledge was able to shed light on why films nowadays take fewer risks and focus on appealing to a wider audience rather than making more personal stories.
It all has to do with the advent of streaming...
Matt Damon in Oppenheimer | Universal Pictures
Matt Damon, speaking to The Hot Ones, had an insider’s take on why films don’t have the same feel that they did back then, given that the actor has about 30 years of experience in the industry. Damon’s inside knowledge was able to shed light on why films nowadays take fewer risks and focus on appealing to a wider audience rather than making more personal stories.
It all has to do with the advent of streaming...
- 5/29/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner has consistently been the unsung hero in some of cinema’s most monumental franchises, be it Bourne or the Mission: Impossible series, he has always been the underrated part. While many may overlook his contributions, Renner’s portrayal of William Brandt in Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation was unforgettable.
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame (2019) [Credit: Marvel Studios]However, Renner made the tough decision to step away from the franchise’s last two films to prioritize being present for his daughter as she was quite young. Now that she is older, he finds himself in a place where he can comfortably jump back into the mix of the action-packed world of the franchise. The anticipation among fans for his return is through the roof, with many eagerly awaiting his comeback and the potential impact he’ll bring to the saga.
Why Did Jeremy Renner Leave Mission: Impossible, and...
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame (2019) [Credit: Marvel Studios]However, Renner made the tough decision to step away from the franchise’s last two films to prioritize being present for his daughter as she was quite young. Now that she is older, he finds himself in a place where he can comfortably jump back into the mix of the action-packed world of the franchise. The anticipation among fans for his return is through the roof, with many eagerly awaiting his comeback and the potential impact he’ll bring to the saga.
Why Did Jeremy Renner Leave Mission: Impossible, and...
- 5/29/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
The cast of the next Knives Out movie is starting to come together. Shortly after the title was officially announced — Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery — it was revealed that Josh O’Connor (Challengers) and Cailee Spaeny (Alien: Romulus) had signed on, and Variety has reported that Andrew Scott (Ripley) has joined the cast as well.
As expected, details on who Andrew Scott is playing in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery are being kept under wraps, but he’s a welcome addition to what will surely be a stand-out ensemble cast. Daniel Craig will obviously reprise his role as Benoit Blanc, with the film teased to send the detective off on his “most dangerous case yet.“
Related Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out 3 names first co-stars
Rian Johnson will return to direct Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery from a script he wrote and...
As expected, details on who Andrew Scott is playing in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery are being kept under wraps, but he’s a welcome addition to what will surely be a stand-out ensemble cast. Daniel Craig will obviously reprise his role as Benoit Blanc, with the film teased to send the detective off on his “most dangerous case yet.“
Related Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out 3 names first co-stars
Rian Johnson will return to direct Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery from a script he wrote and...
- 5/28/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Few Hollywood stars can truly claim to be in an echelon above the renowned A-list, but George Clooney has effortlessly risen to such heights. Renowned not only for his chiseled jawline & riveting performances—cue the gripping visual masterpiece Gravity, which amassed an astronomical $723 million at the box office—Clooney embodies the epitome of a real hero.
But did you know that even his highest-grossing movie, the breathtaking outer space odyssey Gravity, would be overshadowed by the sheer opulence of Clooney’s Lake Como villa? Indeed, the star’s phenomenal movie success pales in comparison to the whopping $107 million of his Italian retreat.
Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in Gravity | Warner Bros. Pictures
However, there were rumors circulating last year that the actor was selling the renowned villa Oleandra, which he later denied.
George Clooney’s Mansion: A Price Comparison to His Blockbuster Film Gravity
Science fiction films set in space...
But did you know that even his highest-grossing movie, the breathtaking outer space odyssey Gravity, would be overshadowed by the sheer opulence of Clooney’s Lake Como villa? Indeed, the star’s phenomenal movie success pales in comparison to the whopping $107 million of his Italian retreat.
Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in Gravity | Warner Bros. Pictures
However, there were rumors circulating last year that the actor was selling the renowned villa Oleandra, which he later denied.
George Clooney’s Mansion: A Price Comparison to His Blockbuster Film Gravity
Science fiction films set in space...
- 5/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Can you believe it has been over two whole decades since we first encountered the perplexing tale of Leonard (Guy Pearce), the compelling Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss), and the intricate structural puzzle that is Christopher Nolan’s groundbreaking film, Memento?
This masterpiece, a hallmark of neo-noir storytelling, isn’t just memorable for its narrative acrobatics; it marks the auspicious second film debut of Nolan in the major league of filmmakers. Just as Leonard used tattoos to etch pivotal clues onto his skin, Memento indelibly inked itself into our cultural consciousness.
Guy Pearce in a still from Memento | Summit Entertainment
With numerous accolades, including Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing, there’s no question that Memento is a fascinating subject for cinephiles. With the film’s commercial success, however, Nolan was surprised by the reception it received.
What Kept Christopher Nolan Confused About Memento
Twenty-four years ago, a...
This masterpiece, a hallmark of neo-noir storytelling, isn’t just memorable for its narrative acrobatics; it marks the auspicious second film debut of Nolan in the major league of filmmakers. Just as Leonard used tattoos to etch pivotal clues onto his skin, Memento indelibly inked itself into our cultural consciousness.
Guy Pearce in a still from Memento | Summit Entertainment
With numerous accolades, including Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing, there’s no question that Memento is a fascinating subject for cinephiles. With the film’s commercial success, however, Nolan was surprised by the reception it received.
What Kept Christopher Nolan Confused About Memento
Twenty-four years ago, a...
- 5/27/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
It’s been ten years, and Christopher Nolan’s science fiction film Interstellar continues to amaze and baffle fans. As it has been a decade since its release, Paramount is bringing the movie back in theaters this fall.
Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey in Interstellar / Paramount Pictures
Co-written by Nolan and his brother, Jonathan, Interstellar follows an ex-NASA pilot tasked to navigate a spacecraft after Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future. The ensemble cast starred Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Caine, and Bill Irwin.
Christopher Nolan Talks About The Making Of Interstellar
Christopher Nolan spoke with NPR and shared how Interstellar was inspired by many of his favorite childhood space films. Among his picks were George Lucas’ Star Wars and Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
I got to do a lot of things in this film that I’ve...
Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey in Interstellar / Paramount Pictures
Co-written by Nolan and his brother, Jonathan, Interstellar follows an ex-NASA pilot tasked to navigate a spacecraft after Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future. The ensemble cast starred Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Caine, and Bill Irwin.
Christopher Nolan Talks About The Making Of Interstellar
Christopher Nolan spoke with NPR and shared how Interstellar was inspired by many of his favorite childhood space films. Among his picks were George Lucas’ Star Wars and Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
I got to do a lot of things in this film that I’ve...
- 5/27/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Did you have imaginary friends in your childhood? If you had imaginary friends, John Krasinski‘s film If will hit you right in your feels with its Pixar-like story and great characters. The Paramount Pictures that we have all been waiting for since it was announced back in October 2019 and now nearly four years the film is vowing audiences of all ages with its fantastical world and story.
Written and Directed by Krasinski, If is a fantasy comedy-drama film and it follows the story of a young girl who discovers that she can see everybody’s imaginary friends and she takes on the responsibility to reconnect the forgotten IFs with their kids, helping her in this mission is a grumpy guy named Cal.
If – Streaming & VOD Release Date (Where & When to Watch It?) Credit – Paramount Pictures
If was finally released in theaters all across the United States on May 17, 2024, and for now,...
Written and Directed by Krasinski, If is a fantasy comedy-drama film and it follows the story of a young girl who discovers that she can see everybody’s imaginary friends and she takes on the responsibility to reconnect the forgotten IFs with their kids, helping her in this mission is a grumpy guy named Cal.
If – Streaming & VOD Release Date (Where & When to Watch It?) Credit – Paramount Pictures
If was finally released in theaters all across the United States on May 17, 2024, and for now,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar will forever be hailed as one of cinema’s greatest achievements. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the film remains as fresh and impactful as ever, continuing to captivate minds. Not only does the movie resonate deeply on a human level, but it also delves into the intricacies of the human mind and the quest for survival.
Jonathan Nolan speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Westworld” (via Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
The beautifully crafted original story, to be honest, is unparalleled and cannot be surpassed. However, despite the tremendous success of the film and the position it holds, co-writer Jonathan Nolan is sad because of one reason.
Christopher Nolan’s Impressive Record with Interstellar Leaves Jonathan Nolan Sad for Hollywood
The Christopher Nolan movie Interstellar starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Damon was a massive success, both critically and commercially. It grossed a...
Jonathan Nolan speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Westworld” (via Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
The beautifully crafted original story, to be honest, is unparalleled and cannot be surpassed. However, despite the tremendous success of the film and the position it holds, co-writer Jonathan Nolan is sad because of one reason.
Christopher Nolan’s Impressive Record with Interstellar Leaves Jonathan Nolan Sad for Hollywood
The Christopher Nolan movie Interstellar starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Damon was a massive success, both critically and commercially. It grossed a...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Although Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have recently been in conversation allegedly about their troubled marriage, they once made headlines for being one of the most popular couples in Hollywood, especially after showcasing their chemistry in the romantic crime drama, Gigli. Despite the couple being sensational at the time, the film failed at the box office and was heavily panned by critics.
Gigli | Credit: Sony
However, despite its devastating box office reception and critical failure, the actor has no regrets about the film, not only because he met Lopez while filming the movie, but also because it prompted a significant shift in his career trajectory.
Ben Affleck Has no Regrets Regarding the Disappointing Film Gigli
In a conversation with his friend and fellow actor Matt Damon for Entertainment Weekly, Ben Affleck reflected on the disappointing 2003 film Gigli while acknowledging its role in steering him toward what he considers the true passion of his professional career.
Gigli | Credit: Sony
However, despite its devastating box office reception and critical failure, the actor has no regrets about the film, not only because he met Lopez while filming the movie, but also because it prompted a significant shift in his career trajectory.
Ben Affleck Has no Regrets Regarding the Disappointing Film Gigli
In a conversation with his friend and fellow actor Matt Damon for Entertainment Weekly, Ben Affleck reflected on the disappointing 2003 film Gigli while acknowledging its role in steering him toward what he considers the true passion of his professional career.
- 5/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner has been involved in many kinds of projects in his career. While he is best known for his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Hawkeye, he also dabbled in the beloved world of the Bourne franchise. In 2012, the actor took part in a reboot of Matt Damon’s beloved series, which came to be known as Bourne Legacy. Playing the role of Aaron Cross, the film got a lot of positive reviews from fans and went beyond their expectations.
Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy (2012) [Credit: Universal Pictures]So much so, that a sequel was very quickly announced. Unfortunately, the second film never came to be, even though it was announced to the public, and many fans have wondered the reason for this. Recently, the director of the forgotten project gave an interview, and it is safe to say that Renner’s fans will be very upset with Damon.
Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy (2012) [Credit: Universal Pictures]So much so, that a sequel was very quickly announced. Unfortunately, the second film never came to be, even though it was announced to the public, and many fans have wondered the reason for this. Recently, the director of the forgotten project gave an interview, and it is safe to say that Renner’s fans will be very upset with Damon.
- 5/25/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman are absolutely incredible on their own but when they come together, they are a force to reckon with. The two have worked together in Unforgiven (1992), Million Dollar Baby (2004), and Invictus (2009). While Clint Eastwood has both directed and starred in the first two films, he only served as the director of Invictus.
Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman in Million Dollar Baby (2004) | Warner Bros. Pictures
A sports biography, Invictus follows the story of the 1995 Rugby World Cup and how President Nelson Mandela decided to unite his people through it. Morgan Freeman played the role of the President and Matt Damon played Francois Pienaar, the captain of the South African rugby team, Springboks. Years after the film’s release, Morgan Freeman revealed that he had to beg Clint Eastwood to direct the film.
Morgan Freeman Had to Beg Clint Eastwood for Invictus Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman in Invictus (2009) | Warner Bros.
Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman in Million Dollar Baby (2004) | Warner Bros. Pictures
A sports biography, Invictus follows the story of the 1995 Rugby World Cup and how President Nelson Mandela decided to unite his people through it. Morgan Freeman played the role of the President and Matt Damon played Francois Pienaar, the captain of the South African rugby team, Springboks. Years after the film’s release, Morgan Freeman revealed that he had to beg Clint Eastwood to direct the film.
Morgan Freeman Had to Beg Clint Eastwood for Invictus Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman in Invictus (2009) | Warner Bros.
- 5/25/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
One of George Miller's films, "Lorenzo's Oil," opens with an epigram reading as follows: "Life has meaning only in the struggle. Triumph or defeat is in the hands of the Gods ... so let us celebrate the struggle!" Celebrating the struggle may seem paradoxical in life or in cinema, but that concept runs through just about every one of Miller's films, created over the course of four decades. From post-apocalyptic action fantasies to deliriously twisted family fare, Miller has never been too boxed in with the films he's made. Through his filmography, George Miller has done everything from introducing one of cinema's biggest action stars to depicting a sea of penguins dancing to pop music. As weird as those extremes may be, it somehow all makes sense. With the arrival of Miller's latest entry in the "Mad Max" franchise, "Furiosa," in theaters now, let's rank all of Miller's films.
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- 5/25/2024
- by Josh Spiegel
- Slash Film
Have you ever found yourself questioning the future success of an up-and-coming star, only to be later delightfully proven wrong? That was precisely the case with The Dark Knight star Christian Bale, who, after watching Matt Damon’s performance in Robert Mandel’s School Ties, harbored doubts about the latter’s prospects in Hollywood.
In a candid GQ interview, Bale reflected on a time when his own career seemed to be in a lull, revealing how he wasn’t quite convinced that Damon, despite his evident talent, would achieve fame. For Bale, the realization came quickly, but just “three days” later, while watching Good Will Hunting, it led him to the undeniable conclusion: talent combined with perseverance is a force to be reckoned with!
Christian Bale in Batman Begins | Warner Bros.
Note that School Ties did launch the careers of many acclaimed actors working today, including Anthony Rapp, Brendan Fraser,...
In a candid GQ interview, Bale reflected on a time when his own career seemed to be in a lull, revealing how he wasn’t quite convinced that Damon, despite his evident talent, would achieve fame. For Bale, the realization came quickly, but just “three days” later, while watching Good Will Hunting, it led him to the undeniable conclusion: talent combined with perseverance is a force to be reckoned with!
Christian Bale in Batman Begins | Warner Bros.
Note that School Ties did launch the careers of many acclaimed actors working today, including Anthony Rapp, Brendan Fraser,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
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
This article contains spoilers for "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."
There's a delicate dance to pulling off a great cameo. If a random appearance overstays its welcome, it can feel — to borrow a wrestling term — like a cheap pop. But if executed correctly, a cameo can elevate a scene into the stratosphere. David Bowie serving as the judge of the walk-off in "Zoolander" is perfection, Matt Damon singing "Scotty Doesn't Know" in "Eurotrip" gave us an all-time great "Is that who I think it is?!" moment, and Charlton Heston delivering a gripping, out-of-place monologue in the middle of "Wayne's World 2" is nothing short of genius. But for every Mike Tyson in "The Hangover," there's Vanilla Ice in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze." Sometimes a cameo happens because an actor happens to be filming something on the same lot, as was the case with John Cena in "Barbie,...
There's a delicate dance to pulling off a great cameo. If a random appearance overstays its welcome, it can feel — to borrow a wrestling term — like a cheap pop. But if executed correctly, a cameo can elevate a scene into the stratosphere. David Bowie serving as the judge of the walk-off in "Zoolander" is perfection, Matt Damon singing "Scotty Doesn't Know" in "Eurotrip" gave us an all-time great "Is that who I think it is?!" moment, and Charlton Heston delivering a gripping, out-of-place monologue in the middle of "Wayne's World 2" is nothing short of genius. But for every Mike Tyson in "The Hangover," there's Vanilla Ice in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze." Sometimes a cameo happens because an actor happens to be filming something on the same lot, as was the case with John Cena in "Barbie,...
- 5/24/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Imagine a constellation of stars—not in the sky but arrayed across the shimmering surface of a Vanity Fair cover. Who could outshine the radiant glamour of Matt Damon and Tom Hanks when gathered with their companions in this vintage picture of 13 iconic Hollywood A-listers in 2003?
2003’s Vanity Fair special on the ‘Kings of Hollywood’ showcased some of the most prominent faces in the industry, including Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, Harrison Ford, and Brad Pitt. However, it was not until you delved further into the magazine that you discovered the other eight actors in the picture.
A still from Ocean’s Eleven | Warner Bros.
That being said, the star-studded lineup featuring Cruise, Nicholson, Ford, and Pitt has left some aficionados pondering: How does one truly measure the magnitude of stardom in the glittering hierarchy of Tinseltown?
Iconic Hollywood Throwback: A-Listers Who (Still) Ruled the Silver Screen
Our dream came...
2003’s Vanity Fair special on the ‘Kings of Hollywood’ showcased some of the most prominent faces in the industry, including Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, Harrison Ford, and Brad Pitt. However, it was not until you delved further into the magazine that you discovered the other eight actors in the picture.
A still from Ocean’s Eleven | Warner Bros.
That being said, the star-studded lineup featuring Cruise, Nicholson, Ford, and Pitt has left some aficionados pondering: How does one truly measure the magnitude of stardom in the glittering hierarchy of Tinseltown?
Iconic Hollywood Throwback: A-Listers Who (Still) Ruled the Silver Screen
Our dream came...
- 5/24/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are unforgettable actors. And even early in their careers, they stood out in a sea of extras, according to Kevin Costner.
In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Costner recalled his memories of the young stars working on Field of Dreams.
“They were sitting in the stands, like college guys, and they came up, and they both leaned in at the same time, leaned back at the same time, looked at each other at the same time as we talked,” he says. “And they had this big enthusiasm. They were on fire. I do remember them, absolutely.”
Jimmy Kimmel then read a text message from Damon, who recalled the moment from his perspective.
“I remember it well,” the text said. “I literally had an Untouchables poster on my wall. He came out and hung around with the extras between setups. I asked him what he was doing,...
In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Costner recalled his memories of the young stars working on Field of Dreams.
“They were sitting in the stands, like college guys, and they came up, and they both leaned in at the same time, leaned back at the same time, looked at each other at the same time as we talked,” he says. “And they had this big enthusiasm. They were on fire. I do remember them, absolutely.”
Jimmy Kimmel then read a text message from Damon, who recalled the moment from his perspective.
“I remember it well,” the text said. “I literally had an Untouchables poster on my wall. He came out and hung around with the extras between setups. I asked him what he was doing,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Matt Damon made his Hollywood debut in 1997, as Will Hunting in the Oscar-winning movie Good Will Hunting. Since then, he has made appearances in many other movies, including the hit action franchise, Bourne. After five movies, one of which Damon missed out on, the series took a break. But now, it looks like things are back in gear.
Matt Damon as Jason in the Bourne series. | Credit: Universal.
According to Matt Damon, director Edward Berger of All Quiet on the Western Front has an idea for the next instalment of the Bourne franchise after fans thought we had come to an end with Jason Bourne in 2016. But given Damon is currently 53 years old, it would be quite the task for the actor to reprise the role of the spy. And we already know he is not doing at least one thing in the move if it ever happens.
Matt Damon...
Matt Damon as Jason in the Bourne series. | Credit: Universal.
According to Matt Damon, director Edward Berger of All Quiet on the Western Front has an idea for the next instalment of the Bourne franchise after fans thought we had come to an end with Jason Bourne in 2016. But given Damon is currently 53 years old, it would be quite the task for the actor to reprise the role of the spy. And we already know he is not doing at least one thing in the move if it ever happens.
Matt Damon...
- 5/23/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Matt Damon was initially offered the role of Dicky Eklund in the 2010 film The Fighter. Damon revealed that while he found the subject interesting, the script was not great at the time. After David O. Russell joined the biographical sports drama, he rewrote the script. Christian Bale was cast in the role of Mark Wahlberg’s character’s brother, replacing Damon.
Matt Damon and Christian Bale in Ford v Ferrari | Chernin Entertainment
The Martian actor has no regrets about losing the role since Bale was phenomenal in the film. He even went on to win the Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Academy Awards next year. Damon joked that Bale owed his career post-2009 to him.
Matt Damon Passed On The Fighter Role, Which Won Christian Bale His Oscar Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in a still from The Fighter | Paramount Pictures
Matt Damon and Christian Bale were...
Matt Damon and Christian Bale in Ford v Ferrari | Chernin Entertainment
The Martian actor has no regrets about losing the role since Bale was phenomenal in the film. He even went on to win the Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Academy Awards next year. Damon joked that Bale owed his career post-2009 to him.
Matt Damon Passed On The Fighter Role, Which Won Christian Bale His Oscar Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in a still from The Fighter | Paramount Pictures
Matt Damon and Christian Bale were...
- 5/23/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Glen Powell may be the next ’80s-style movie star, but the actor admitted to recently turning down one of his childhood dream roles in an iconic franchise: “Jurassic Park.”
Powell told The Hollywood Reporter that he opted to not star in the latest franchise reboot for Universal, tentatively titled “Jurassic City.” Scarlett Johansson is leading the feature, with Jonathan Bailey co-starring. Gareth Edwards is directing and the reboot is slated for a July 2, 2025 release.
“‘Jurassic’ is one of my favorite movies. It’s one of the things I’ve wanted to do my whole life,” Powell said. “I’m not doing that movie because I read the script and I immediately was like, my presence in this movie doesn’t help it. And the script’s great. The movie’s going to fucking kill. It’s not about that. It’s about choosing where you’re going to make an...
Powell told The Hollywood Reporter that he opted to not star in the latest franchise reboot for Universal, tentatively titled “Jurassic City.” Scarlett Johansson is leading the feature, with Jonathan Bailey co-starring. Gareth Edwards is directing and the reboot is slated for a July 2, 2025 release.
“‘Jurassic’ is one of my favorite movies. It’s one of the things I’ve wanted to do my whole life,” Powell said. “I’m not doing that movie because I read the script and I immediately was like, my presence in this movie doesn’t help it. And the script’s great. The movie’s going to fucking kill. It’s not about that. It’s about choosing where you’re going to make an...
- 5/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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