It may be hard to think of the famous King Kong as anything but a giant, scary gorilla, but the character has also always been a metaphor. As Quentin Tarantino had a character point out in one of the best scenes in "Inglourious Basterds," Kong's basic story is a clear parallel for the plight of enslaved people taken to the U.S.
That might sound like a progressive allegory, as the chaos Kong wreaks on New York could be seen as karmic justice for the U.S.' history of racism and slavery, but the execution was pretty questionable. There've been decades of debate over whether Kong's story is a critique of racism or an endorsement of it. "This is, again, a big, Black man -- right? -- a big, black ape who is absolutely obsessed with whiteness and particularly white women," said media studies professor Robin R. Means Coleman in a 2017 NPR interview.
That might sound like a progressive allegory, as the chaos Kong wreaks on New York could be seen as karmic justice for the U.S.' history of racism and slavery, but the execution was pretty questionable. There've been decades of debate over whether Kong's story is a critique of racism or an endorsement of it. "This is, again, a big, Black man -- right? -- a big, black ape who is absolutely obsessed with whiteness and particularly white women," said media studies professor Robin R. Means Coleman in a 2017 NPR interview.
- 3/18/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
It remains the most joltingly violent, psychosexual grindhouse shocker of the ’80s, directed by a veteran of I Love Lucy and starring a frequently shirtless former teen idol with an epically demented performance by an Oscar nominee. And now, Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker can be experienced for the first time ever in Uhd. Jimmy McNichol stars as an orphaned high-school student raised by his strangely overprotective aunt (Susan Tyrrell of Fat City fame) who becomes implicated in a grisly murder investigated by a psychotic police detective (an equally unhinged Bo Svenson of Inglorious Bastards). Seven-time Emmy nominee Julia Duffy (Newhart) and Bill Paxton (in one of his first film roles) co-star in this “jaw-dropping hunk of genre insanity” (Pop Culture Beast) and former Dpp 39 Video Nasty—also known as Night Warning—now scanned in 4K from the original camera negative with six hours of new and archival special features.
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker...
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker...
- 3/17/2024
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
There will always be enough room for a wacky and cynical action film on the release schedule, and in the future, Henry Cavill is all set to bring The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, a film by prolific director Guy Ritchie, which is setting itself up to be a promising movie.
Even with just the trailer, it has showcased just how unhinged it’s willing to be to achieve that wow-factor from the audience.
Henry Cavill in a still from The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
To corroborate that belief, Cavill’s co-star from the movie, Alex Pettyfer, has laid down the things that make this worth everyone’s time. In a recent interview, the star revealed that this film has hints of several past classics like Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes series and Brad Pitt’s Inglourious Basterds through its progression.
Henry Cavill’s The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare Has...
Even with just the trailer, it has showcased just how unhinged it’s willing to be to achieve that wow-factor from the audience.
Henry Cavill in a still from The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
To corroborate that belief, Cavill’s co-star from the movie, Alex Pettyfer, has laid down the things that make this worth everyone’s time. In a recent interview, the star revealed that this film has hints of several past classics like Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes series and Brad Pitt’s Inglourious Basterds through its progression.
Henry Cavill’s The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare Has...
- 3/14/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare stars Henry Cavill, Eiza González, and more in a wild WWII action-comedy ride. Based on true events, the film follows a special forces unit's unconventional tactics in fighting the Nazis. Alex Pettyfer heaps praise on the cast and says the Guy Ritchie movie is Man from U.N.C.L.E. meets Inglourious Basterds with a pinch of Snatch.
In an exclusive interview with MovieWeb, Alex Pettyfer talked about starring alongside the likes of Henry Cavill and Reacher star Alan Ritchson in director Guy Ritchie’s WWII action movie The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Heaping praise on the ensemble cast, which also includes Eiza González, Henry Golding, and Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Pettyfer called the movie “a wild, wild, wild ride.”
"The film has an unbelievable cast. Dear friends of mine, Eiza González, Henry Cavill. Henry Golding, Alan Ritchson, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and it is an absolute wild ride.
In an exclusive interview with MovieWeb, Alex Pettyfer talked about starring alongside the likes of Henry Cavill and Reacher star Alan Ritchson in director Guy Ritchie’s WWII action movie The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Heaping praise on the ensemble cast, which also includes Eiza González, Henry Golding, and Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Pettyfer called the movie “a wild, wild, wild ride.”
"The film has an unbelievable cast. Dear friends of mine, Eiza González, Henry Cavill. Henry Golding, Alan Ritchson, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and it is an absolute wild ride.
- 3/13/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Quentin Tarantino's final film, The Movie Critic, could complete a hidden character trilogy started 17 years ago. Death Proof starred Kurt Russell as a stuntman, and Brad Pitt played a stunt double in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The introduction of a stuntman/stuntwoman character in The Movie Critic could bring the hidden trilogy full circle.
Quentin Tarantino is preparing his 10th and final movie, titled The Movie Critic, and thanks to its themes, it can complete a hidden character trilogy he started almost two decades ago. After years of teasing that he would retire after his 10th movie, the time has come for Tarantino to make his 10th film (as he counts both Kill Bill movies as one), titled The Movie Critic, also written by him. The Movie Critic is following a recent Tarantino trend by blending reality and fiction, as he did with Inglourious Basterds and, more recently,...
Quentin Tarantino is preparing his 10th and final movie, titled The Movie Critic, and thanks to its themes, it can complete a hidden character trilogy he started almost two decades ago. After years of teasing that he would retire after his 10th movie, the time has come for Tarantino to make his 10th film (as he counts both Kill Bill movies as one), titled The Movie Critic, also written by him. The Movie Critic is following a recent Tarantino trend by blending reality and fiction, as he did with Inglourious Basterds and, more recently,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Adrienne Tyler
- ScreenRant.com
Talk To Me breakout star Sophie Wilde is set to appear in Watch Dogs, a long-in-gestation adaptation of Ubisoft’s hacking-based videogame series.
As such Hollywood films as Blackhat and Hackers have taught us, only the coolest and most photogenic people engage in cybercrime. The cool-and-trendy-hacker theme was continued in Watch Dogs, a series of sandbox action adventure videogames first published by Ubisoft in 2014.
Spawning a hit franchise comprising two sequels and counting, Watch Dogs sees high-tech outlaws cause all kinds of digital mischief in cities around the world, with each game taking in stealth, driving, fisticuffs, shooting and tinkering with electronic devices.
A film adaptation based on the series was first floated by Ubisoft Motion Pictures back in 2013, before the original game was even released. The division’s plans for a multitude of movies based on its games took something of a body blow, however, when 2016’s Assassin’s Creed,...
As such Hollywood films as Blackhat and Hackers have taught us, only the coolest and most photogenic people engage in cybercrime. The cool-and-trendy-hacker theme was continued in Watch Dogs, a series of sandbox action adventure videogames first published by Ubisoft in 2014.
Spawning a hit franchise comprising two sequels and counting, Watch Dogs sees high-tech outlaws cause all kinds of digital mischief in cities around the world, with each game taking in stealth, driving, fisticuffs, shooting and tinkering with electronic devices.
A film adaptation based on the series was first floated by Ubisoft Motion Pictures back in 2013, before the original game was even released. The division’s plans for a multitude of movies based on its games took something of a body blow, however, when 2016’s Assassin’s Creed,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Tarantino's 10th film, The Movie Critic, could cast John Travolta, and properly revive his career after Pulp Fiction. Travolta's popularity declined post-Pulp Fiction due to critical failures and unmet career expectations. The Movie Critic could provide Travolta with a second career revival and a chance to work with Tarantino again.
Quentin Tarantino is preparing for his 10th and final movie titled The Movie Critic, and it can be the perfect chance to reunite with one actor, making up for a disappointing trend for this actor after Pulp Fiction. Tarantino quickly became one of the most respected and controversial filmmakers of his generation thanks to his mastery in writing dialogue, his visual and narrative style, and the large amounts of violence and blood in most of his movies. Tarantino is also known for stating he would retire after his 10th film, creating expectations about what his final movie could be about.
Quentin Tarantino is preparing for his 10th and final movie titled The Movie Critic, and it can be the perfect chance to reunite with one actor, making up for a disappointing trend for this actor after Pulp Fiction. Tarantino quickly became one of the most respected and controversial filmmakers of his generation thanks to his mastery in writing dialogue, his visual and narrative style, and the large amounts of violence and blood in most of his movies. Tarantino is also known for stating he would retire after his 10th film, creating expectations about what his final movie could be about.
- 3/9/2024
- by Adrienne Tyler
- ScreenRant.com
Tarantino's tenth and final film is a source of controversy due to conflicting counts of his filmography. The director's self-imposed limit of 10 movies aims to ensure a strong legacy and prevent a decline in quality. Although Tarantino's last film may not be set in stone, "The Movie Critic" promises to be an intriguing addition to his repertoire.
The number of Quentin Tarantino movies has been somewhat confusing as the acclaimed filmmaker counts down to his final directorial effort. Tarantino has one more movie left - according to his self-imposed 10-film goal, but he may have already directed more than nine films. Tarantino's tenth movie was reached with the release of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, though it was billed as Tarantino's ninth film. Since 1987, Quentin Tarantino has directed a short film, a segment within a movie, and several feature films. He has also written several screenplays he didn...
The number of Quentin Tarantino movies has been somewhat confusing as the acclaimed filmmaker counts down to his final directorial effort. Tarantino has one more movie left - according to his self-imposed 10-film goal, but he may have already directed more than nine films. Tarantino's tenth movie was reached with the release of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, though it was billed as Tarantino's ninth film. Since 1987, Quentin Tarantino has directed a short film, a segment within a movie, and several feature films. He has also written several screenplays he didn...
- 3/8/2024
- by Quinn Hough
- ScreenRant.com
Quentin Tarantino is undoubtedly one of the most influential directors in Hollywood. There is one filmmaker who was influenced and guided by Tarantino and went on to become a prominent name in the horror genre. Eli Roth’s film, Restaurant Dogs, was a clear homage to the Tarantino film Reservoir Dogs. The duo later became good friends and collaborated on several projects over the years.
Quentin Tarantino found his perfect partner after watching Eli Roth’s Cabin Fever
Roth’s films had their fair share of acclaim and criticism, depending on the audience of the film. He was put on the horror genre map with his controversial film franchise, Hostel. He went on to make Knock Knock with Keanu Reeves, which some fans consider as Reeves’ most disgusting movie.
Eli Roth And Quentin Tarantino Bonded Over Their Love For Horror Films Eli Roth as Donny Donowitz in Quentin Tarantino’s...
Quentin Tarantino found his perfect partner after watching Eli Roth’s Cabin Fever
Roth’s films had their fair share of acclaim and criticism, depending on the audience of the film. He was put on the horror genre map with his controversial film franchise, Hostel. He went on to make Knock Knock with Keanu Reeves, which some fans consider as Reeves’ most disgusting movie.
Eli Roth And Quentin Tarantino Bonded Over Their Love For Horror Films Eli Roth as Donny Donowitz in Quentin Tarantino’s...
- 3/8/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
With films ranging from Inglourious Basterds to Enemy in her impressive filmography catalog, Mélanie Laurent is one of the most well-known French actors of her generation. While an incredible performer, Laurent is also an exceptional filmmaker, singer, and writer. Although she got her start at age sixteen when she was cast in a small role in the romantic drama The Bridge, Laurent gained wider recognition for her supporting work in several French films over the years and even won a Étoiles d'Or for Best Female Newcomer.
- 3/8/2024
- by Daniela Gama
- Collider.com
Lea Seydoux becomes the latest critique of Hollywood’s treatment of actresses. Earlier, several prominent women have come forward to speak about the unfair attitude of the movie industry to women. The 38-year-old actress, who has made a name in both French and Hollywood movies, added that working as a woman in Europe is much easier than in America.
Lea Seydoux with Austin Butler in Dune 2
Lea Seydoux has recently made headlines after being spotted in the role of Lady Margot Fenring in Dennis Villeneuve’s Dune 2. She is one of the new additions, along with Austin Butler and Florence Pugh, to the critically acclaimed sequel. Before Dune 2, she played supporting roles in famous Hollywood franchises like Daniel Craig’s James Bond and Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible.
What does Lea Seydoux think about Hollywood’s view of women?
Lea Seydoux in Spectre
Following her popularity in...
Lea Seydoux with Austin Butler in Dune 2
Lea Seydoux has recently made headlines after being spotted in the role of Lady Margot Fenring in Dennis Villeneuve’s Dune 2. She is one of the new additions, along with Austin Butler and Florence Pugh, to the critically acclaimed sequel. Before Dune 2, she played supporting roles in famous Hollywood franchises like Daniel Craig’s James Bond and Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible.
What does Lea Seydoux think about Hollywood’s view of women?
Lea Seydoux in Spectre
Following her popularity in...
- 3/7/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. looks to have Best Supporting Actor locked up after he swept the precursors for his sterling turn in Christopher Nolan‘s “Oppenheimer.” But while Downey Jr. would be more than a deserving winner for his phenomenal performance, the Oscars always throws up a surprise or two on the actual night. Could we see an upset in Best Supporting Actor?
Downey Jr. is nominated alongside Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”), Sterling K. Brown (“American Fiction”), and Robert De Niro (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Gosling has lots of support for his sublime “Barbie” performance while Ruffalo and Brown also have their backers, too. However, the legendary De Niro could prove to be the closest challenger to Downey Jr. thanks to his iconic career and status.
This is De Niro’s ninth Oscar nomination. He’s been nominated for Best Actor five times — in 1977 for “Taxi Driver,...
Downey Jr. is nominated alongside Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”), Sterling K. Brown (“American Fiction”), and Robert De Niro (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Gosling has lots of support for his sublime “Barbie” performance while Ruffalo and Brown also have their backers, too. However, the legendary De Niro could prove to be the closest challenger to Downey Jr. thanks to his iconic career and status.
This is De Niro’s ninth Oscar nomination. He’s been nominated for Best Actor five times — in 1977 for “Taxi Driver,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Quentin Tarantino's Bruce Lee Controversy Finally Has A Satisfying Explanation, 5 Years After Ouatih
Tarantino's portrayal of Bruce Lee sparks controversy & sets the stage for a fictional Hollywood in Ouatih. Lee's defeat by Booth signals a departure from reality & foreshadows the movie's alternate ending. The film's fictionalized Lee pales in comparison to Tarantino's other homages to the martial arts legend in his movies.
Although Quentin Tarantino’s depiction of Bruce Lee in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood did mock the iconic martial artist, his biography explains the reasoning behind this bizarre choice. Once Upon A Time In Hollywood was a huge hit upon its 2019 release, but some elements of the darkly comedic thriller satirizing and honoring Hollywood weren’t appreciated by everyone. In particular, a scene where Brad Pitt’s stuntman Cliff Booth beats an arrogant Bruce Lee in an on-set fight caused significant controversy. Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee noted that the scene depicted her father as “arrogant” and accused Tarantino of insulting Lee's memory.
Although Quentin Tarantino’s depiction of Bruce Lee in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood did mock the iconic martial artist, his biography explains the reasoning behind this bizarre choice. Once Upon A Time In Hollywood was a huge hit upon its 2019 release, but some elements of the darkly comedic thriller satirizing and honoring Hollywood weren’t appreciated by everyone. In particular, a scene where Brad Pitt’s stuntman Cliff Booth beats an arrogant Bruce Lee in an on-set fight caused significant controversy. Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee noted that the scene depicted her father as “arrogant” and accused Tarantino of insulting Lee's memory.
- 3/5/2024
- by Cathal Gunning
- ScreenRant.com
Zendaya, Michelle Pfeiffer and Oscar winners Nicolas Cage and Al Pacino are among the first group of presenters for this year’s 96th Oscars ceremony.
Also presenting are last year’s four acting winners — Brendan Fraser from “The Whale” and Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis from the best picture winner “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Oscar winners Mahershala Ali (“Moonlight” and “Green Book”), Jessica Lange (“Tootsie” and “Blue Sky”), Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyers Club”), Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave”) and Sam Rockwell also are set to take the stage.
Additional presenters include Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Catherine O’Hara, Octavia Spencer and Ramy Youssef.
Rounding out the list of presenters are Ariana Grande, Issa Rae, Anya Taylor-Joy, Oscar nominees Emily Blunt (“Oppenheimer”), Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet”), America Ferrera, Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), Melissa McCarthy...
Also presenting are last year’s four acting winners — Brendan Fraser from “The Whale” and Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis from the best picture winner “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Oscar winners Mahershala Ali (“Moonlight” and “Green Book”), Jessica Lange (“Tootsie” and “Blue Sky”), Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyers Club”), Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave”) and Sam Rockwell also are set to take the stage.
Additional presenters include Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Catherine O’Hara, Octavia Spencer and Ramy Youssef.
Rounding out the list of presenters are Ariana Grande, Issa Rae, Anya Taylor-Joy, Oscar nominees Emily Blunt (“Oppenheimer”), Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet”), America Ferrera, Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), Melissa McCarthy...
- 3/5/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Brad Pitt is one of the best actors in all of Hollywood, whose reputation precedes himself in every way. After all, he has worked with the best of the best the industry has to offer and that includes Quentin Tarantino. Now, like many of his fans, it appears Javier Bardem has one major fantasy regarding Brad Pitt.
A scene from Fight Club
Brad Pitt is known for so many incredible movies over the years, with the likes of Fight Club, Snatch, 12 Monkeys, and many others catapulting him to the very top of the industry.
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While speaking to The Wired, Javier Bardem was asked if he wanted to act in a romantic comedy movie one day. Bardem emphatically answered that he definitely wanted to do that. When suggested he should act...
A scene from Fight Club
Brad Pitt is known for so many incredible movies over the years, with the likes of Fight Club, Snatch, 12 Monkeys, and many others catapulting him to the very top of the industry.
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While speaking to The Wired, Javier Bardem was asked if he wanted to act in a romantic comedy movie one day. Bardem emphatically answered that he definitely wanted to do that. When suggested he should act...
- 3/2/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Described as “Doctor Who turned up to Ocean’s 11,” The Omega Eleven #1 takes readers on an adventure to Camelot for a seemingly impossible heist in Merlin's realm, and with the first issue of the five-issue series now on Kickstarter, Daily Dead had the pleasure of catching up with writer James Aquilone and artist Zac Atkinson in a new Q&a feature to discuss their unique new take on a timeless literary character (and other familiar faces from public domain).
Thank you for taking the time to answer questions for us, James and Zac, and congratulations on the Kickstarter campaign for The Omega Eleven! How long has this comic book series been in the works, and were you both longtime fans of Doctor Omega (who some consider to be the inspiration for Doctor Who) prior to working on this series?
James Aquilone: We started working on this project about a year and a half ago.
Thank you for taking the time to answer questions for us, James and Zac, and congratulations on the Kickstarter campaign for The Omega Eleven! How long has this comic book series been in the works, and were you both longtime fans of Doctor Omega (who some consider to be the inspiration for Doctor Who) prior to working on this series?
James Aquilone: We started working on this project about a year and a half ago.
- 3/1/2024
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A musical movie set around the romance about gangsters is not something you come across often. But Steven Spielberg came up with this idea in 2021 that got seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. West Side Story (2021), starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler in the lead, made a splash on the silver screen, with critics giving the movie rave reviews.
A still from West Side Story
A prolific filmmaker himself, Quentin Tarantino is one such person who loved the movie. According to the director, he thought West Side Story should have won the Best Picture Oscar that year, and could not stop praising the movie or Spielberg. It is the second feature-length adaptation of the 1957 stage musical after the 1961 movie of the same name.
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A still from West Side Story
A prolific filmmaker himself, Quentin Tarantino is one such person who loved the movie. According to the director, he thought West Side Story should have won the Best Picture Oscar that year, and could not stop praising the movie or Spielberg. It is the second feature-length adaptation of the 1957 stage musical after the 1961 movie of the same name.
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- 2/29/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Creating eye-catching movie posters is an art. In the past, we’ve all seen some gnarly one-sheets that miss the mark due to formulaic layouts or studio interference. Thankfully, today’s new poster for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (shown below) is on target, with cast members looking cool, dangerous, and ready for action. In the explosive poster, members of the film’s murder squad brandish weapons in preparation to punch holes in the enemy, and they’re not about to take any prisoners. The poster implies a fun, action-filled romp with Ritchie’s flare for ensemble dynamics.
Here’s the official synopsis for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, courtesy of Lionsgate:
Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an action-comedy that tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by...
Here’s the official synopsis for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, courtesy of Lionsgate:
Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an action-comedy that tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by...
- 2/27/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Angelina Jolie Once Refused To Work With S*xual Predator Harvey Weinstein. ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Actors convey a lot through their career choices, like the time when Angelina Jolie rejected working with disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein. Sex*al allegations against Weinstein were first reported in 2017, and soon, several actresses from the industry started to come out and share their stories. The list of accusers was long and full of famous names.
Angelina is an influential personality, but it took years for her to attain this kind of success and prominence in Hollywood. Although she refused to work with Weinstein, her then-partner Brad Pitt worked with him, leaving the Eternals star upset about it. Jolie and Pitt were together for years before splitting up, and they were the It couple in the industry. Jolie and Pitt often made headlines from their time together to their split and even now.
Angelina...
Actors convey a lot through their career choices, like the time when Angelina Jolie rejected working with disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein. Sex*al allegations against Weinstein were first reported in 2017, and soon, several actresses from the industry started to come out and share their stories. The list of accusers was long and full of famous names.
Angelina is an influential personality, but it took years for her to attain this kind of success and prominence in Hollywood. Although she refused to work with Weinstein, her then-partner Brad Pitt worked with him, leaving the Eternals star upset about it. Jolie and Pitt were together for years before splitting up, and they were the It couple in the industry. Jolie and Pitt often made headlines from their time together to their split and even now.
Angelina...
- 2/26/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
A column chronicling conversations and events on the awards circuit.
“Happy first day of voting,” a publicist told me over the phone late Thursday afternoon while still pitching last-minute interviews before final Oscar ballots are due back on Tuesday. I didn’t realize the first day of voting was becoming like a national holiday and cause for celebration, but after nine months of talking about these movies and this race in one form or another, it probably is just that. Let the fireworks begin!
Nebraska Is Watching You, Oscar
It is a presidential election year, so inevitably someone has taken a poll on the popularity of the Oscars vs. the national election by surveying every state (these people need to get a life). At any rate, as CasinoReviews.net points out in its poll “Scorsese vs. Nolan outshines Trump vs. Haley” that only 12 states have more enthusiasm for the elections...
“Happy first day of voting,” a publicist told me over the phone late Thursday afternoon while still pitching last-minute interviews before final Oscar ballots are due back on Tuesday. I didn’t realize the first day of voting was becoming like a national holiday and cause for celebration, but after nine months of talking about these movies and this race in one form or another, it probably is just that. Let the fireworks begin!
Nebraska Is Watching You, Oscar
It is a presidential election year, so inevitably someone has taken a poll on the popularity of the Oscars vs. the national election by surveying every state (these people need to get a life). At any rate, as CasinoReviews.net points out in its poll “Scorsese vs. Nolan outshines Trump vs. Haley” that only 12 states have more enthusiasm for the elections...
- 2/23/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
For a time, it seemed like an auteur war was about to break out over Adam Sandler, with some of America’s most revered directors vying to find the right role for the comedian. It was rumored, but never confirmed, that Quentin Tarantino imagined him a key role while writing Inglourious Basterds, although this might have been wishful thinking from critics who saw the talented Sandler heading in the same direction as John Travolta until Pulp Fiction saved him from a lifetime of Look Who’s Talking movies. In the end, Paul Thomas Anderson got there first, with Punch Drunk Love (2002), although the glow of a bona fide arthouse hit didn’t last long, and Jack and Jill still happened less than ten years later.
Nevertheless, though he returned to the fanbase, Sandler has always been good in serious supporting roles, even in films that don’t broadly work, like...
Nevertheless, though he returned to the fanbase, Sandler has always been good in serious supporting roles, even in films that don’t broadly work, like...
- 2/21/2024
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
It started as a practical joke among friends, a way for superstar Brad Pitt and acclaimed director David Fincher to playfully mess with their inner circle on New Year’s Eve as the year turned to 2000. But the elaborate prank, involving staged Y2K chaos and fake federales with automatic weapons, ultimately left some psychological scars.
What Did Brad Pitt and David Fincher’s Prank Entail? Brad Pitt on Between Two Ferns
As per Cracked, on December 31, 1999, Brad Pitt and David Fincher gathered friends at a secluded Mexican resort to celebrate the millennium. But when the clocks struck midnight, instead of toasting champagne, the power and phones suddenly cut out, plunging the party into darkness. Moments later, the lights flipped back on as “government troops,” wielding Ak-47s, burst in to arrest one of Pitt’s friends, Mark Gervitz, on fabricated drug charges.
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What Did Brad Pitt and David Fincher’s Prank Entail? Brad Pitt on Between Two Ferns
As per Cracked, on December 31, 1999, Brad Pitt and David Fincher gathered friends at a secluded Mexican resort to celebrate the millennium. But when the clocks struck midnight, instead of toasting champagne, the power and phones suddenly cut out, plunging the party into darkness. Moments later, the lights flipped back on as “government troops,” wielding Ak-47s, burst in to arrest one of Pitt’s friends, Mark Gervitz, on fabricated drug charges.
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- 2/20/2024
- by Nivedita Dubey
- FandomWire
Brad Pitt is one of the best actors in all of Hollywood, whose reputation precedes himself in every way. After all, he has worked with the best of the best the industry has to offer and that includes Quentin Tarantino. However, it appears Brad Pitt’s co-star from Troy had to resort to some extreme means to get money after burning it all on gambling and drinks.
A scene from Fight Club
Brad Pitt is known for so many incredible movies over the years, with the likes of Fight Club, Snatch, 12 Monkeys and of course – Troy, which remains a crowning achievement in cinema in general.
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A scene from Fight Club
Brad Pitt is known for so many incredible movies over the years, with the likes of Fight Club, Snatch, 12 Monkeys and of course – Troy, which remains a crowning achievement in cinema in general.
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- 2/19/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
An unsung master of movie magic, Solon Luigi Colani has worked on some of the biggest Hollywood movies ever shot in Germany and beyond, among them works by Quentin Tarantino, Ron Howard, George Clooney, Denis Villeneuve, Paul W.S. Anderson, Gore Verbinski and the Wachowskis.
His enormous range of practical visual effects have also become regular fixtures in Germany’s domestic film and TV industry, where he has helped filmmakers and showrunners bring their visions to life.
In Matthias Glasner’s current Berlinale Competition screener “Dying,” for example, he created a pneumatic pump, hose system and the necessary chunky liquid for a dramatic scene in which a character falls ill at the Berlin Philharmonic concert hall.
Colani established his Berlin-based company Pyro Labs in the 1990s as a side business while working as a young It specialist. Initially focused on firework displays for weddings, birthday parties and other live events, the...
His enormous range of practical visual effects have also become regular fixtures in Germany’s domestic film and TV industry, where he has helped filmmakers and showrunners bring their visions to life.
In Matthias Glasner’s current Berlinale Competition screener “Dying,” for example, he created a pneumatic pump, hose system and the necessary chunky liquid for a dramatic scene in which a character falls ill at the Berlin Philharmonic concert hall.
Colani established his Berlin-based company Pyro Labs in the 1990s as a side business while working as a young It specialist. Initially focused on firework displays for weddings, birthday parties and other live events, the...
- 2/18/2024
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack's 1933 mega-hit "King Kong" was a marvel of special effects. It employed stop-motion animation, outsize models, rear-projection, and novel composting methods to convince audiences that a giant ape was interacting with human co-stars. Compared to modern, ultra-slick CGI effects, the 1933 King Kong may not look as realistic, but the ape shimmers with life and personality beyond what many modern effects can accomplish. Kong is the most sympathetic character in the movie, as he was kidnapped from his home and exploited by would-be entertainment moguls. Using bi-planes to shoot Kong off the top of the Empire State Building wasn't a moment of triumph for a masterful humanity, but the tragic execution of an animal that doesn't understand what it was thrust into. Not bad for a film that's going to celebrate its 91st birthday in April of 2024.
Interpreting "King Kong" in 2024 is fraught. Cooper...
Interpreting "King Kong" in 2024 is fraught. Cooper...
- 2/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Dracula will never die — at least as long as Hollywood has anything to say about it. According to Variety, director Luc Besson is helming a new "Dracula" film starring Christoph Waltz ("Inglourious Basterds") and Caleb Landry Jones (who last starred in Besson's "Dogman).
Besson's "Dracula" joins a crowded pack. 2023 saw the release of "Renfield," an action-comedy featuring Nicolas Cage as Dracula but focusing on Nicholas Hoult as the Count's undead assistant. Another film, released only a few months later, stuck more closely to the Lord of Vampires' horror roots: "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" adapted the chapter of Bram Stoker's original novel where Dracula sails to London in a coffin and murders the ship's crew. That film's Dracula (Javier Botet) was a batlike demon, a far cry from the affable Cage.
Coming up soon is "Abigail," a reimagining of Universal Pictures' 1936 film "Dracula's Daughter." And on Christmas...
Besson's "Dracula" joins a crowded pack. 2023 saw the release of "Renfield," an action-comedy featuring Nicolas Cage as Dracula but focusing on Nicholas Hoult as the Count's undead assistant. Another film, released only a few months later, stuck more closely to the Lord of Vampires' horror roots: "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" adapted the chapter of Bram Stoker's original novel where Dracula sails to London in a coffin and murders the ship's crew. That film's Dracula (Javier Botet) was a batlike demon, a far cry from the affable Cage.
Coming up soon is "Abigail," a reimagining of Universal Pictures' 1936 film "Dracula's Daughter." And on Christmas...
- 2/17/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Quentin Tarantino may be renowned to be somewhat of a strict director, but his movie sets are more creative and sociable than perhaps every other set in the world. As people already know, the films helmed by Tarantino are extraordinary to a whole new level, and his masterpieces like Pulp Fiction and Inglourious Basterds are living proof of how incredible of a director he is.
Quentin Tarantino on a talk show
But bringing unique projects like his critically acclaimed ones to life involves an equally creative approach, and Quentin Tarantino is no newbie to this rule. As it turns out, to make his movie sets more harmonious, the filmmaker reportedly follows a “no electronics” rule along with multiple other practices that set his film sets apart from all the other sets.
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Quentin Tarantino on a talk show
But bringing unique projects like his critically acclaimed ones to life involves an equally creative approach, and Quentin Tarantino is no newbie to this rule. As it turns out, to make his movie sets more harmonious, the filmmaker reportedly follows a “no electronics” rule along with multiple other practices that set his film sets apart from all the other sets.
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- 2/17/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Exclusive: One of the last big European Film Market pre-sales projects to be revealed is one of the most intriguing as SAG winner Caleb Landry Jones (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri) has been set to star with two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds) in Dracula – A Love Tale, a big-budget reimagining of the Dracula story from Lucy filmmaker and Taken creator Luc Besson.
Based on Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, sources close to the production confirm to us that the project will be Besson’s next movie and mark his own take on the vampire classic about the dark Prince who is condemned to eternal life.
We hear this has an origin story element to it exploring in a little more depth the gothic romance between Prince Vladimir and his wife whose loss turns him to forsake God and become a vampire. Buyers familiar with Besson’s script tell...
Based on Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, sources close to the production confirm to us that the project will be Besson’s next movie and mark his own take on the vampire classic about the dark Prince who is condemned to eternal life.
We hear this has an origin story element to it exploring in a little more depth the gothic romance between Prince Vladimir and his wife whose loss turns him to forsake God and become a vampire. Buyers familiar with Besson’s script tell...
- 2/17/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Flak, a devastating anti-aircraft weapon used by the Nazis, is a central focus in Masters of the Air, showcasing its deadly power and impact in World War II. The genuine camaraderie between the airmen in the show endears them to audiences and adds depth to the intense dogfights and explosions. While the depiction of flak in the show is accurate and faithful to the real-life experience, the Allies' initial underestimation of its effectiveness differs from historical accounts.
Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers for Masters of the Air.
In the Apple TV+ show, Masters of the Air, a particularly dangerous weapon known as "flak" is utilized by the Nazis to devastating effect in many of the war drama's most intense dogfight scenes. Although Masters of the Air isn't quite as good as Band of Brothers, the show excels in depicting the brutality of war while also fleshing out its characters.
Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers for Masters of the Air.
In the Apple TV+ show, Masters of the Air, a particularly dangerous weapon known as "flak" is utilized by the Nazis to devastating effect in many of the war drama's most intense dogfight scenes. Although Masters of the Air isn't quite as good as Band of Brothers, the show excels in depicting the brutality of war while also fleshing out its characters.
- 2/15/2024
- by Micah Bailey
- ScreenRant.com
The casts vying for the 2024 Best Film Ensemble SAG Award hail from “American Fiction,” “Barbie,” “The Color Purple,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and “Oppenheimer.” Our current racetrack odds indicate that the “Oppenheimer” team (82/25) will triumph, followed in order of likelihood by the actors from “Barbie” (37/10), “American Fiction” (9/2), “Killers of the Flower Moon” (9/2), and “The Color Purple” (9/2).
For the first time since 2021, all five films nominated for this ensemble prize are also in the running for at least one individual acting award. None produced four solo nominees like “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” both did last year, but “Oppenheimer” got close with three: star Cillian Murphy and featured players Robert Downey Jr. and Emily Blunt. Those with two (one lead and one supporting) each are “American Fiction” (Jeffrey Wright; Sterling K. Brown), “Barbie” (Margot Robbie; Ryan Gosling), and “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Lily Gladstone...
For the first time since 2021, all five films nominated for this ensemble prize are also in the running for at least one individual acting award. None produced four solo nominees like “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” both did last year, but “Oppenheimer” got close with three: star Cillian Murphy and featured players Robert Downey Jr. and Emily Blunt. Those with two (one lead and one supporting) each are “American Fiction” (Jeffrey Wright; Sterling K. Brown), “Barbie” (Margot Robbie; Ryan Gosling), and “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Lily Gladstone...
- 2/15/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Film and TV studio Fifth Season has secured international distribution rights to “Monsieur Spade,” the crime drama series starring and executive produced by Clive Owen.
Fifth Season will represent the title at the upcoming Berlin European Film Market.
The six-episode series is based on Dashiell Hammett’s hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade, the protagonist of 1930 novel “The Maltese Falcon,” adapted several times for the screen, most notably in 1941 by John Huston with Humphrey Bogart as the sleuth.
In the series, the year is 1963, and legendary detective Spade (Owen) is enjoying retirement in the South of France. Spade’s life in Bozouls is peaceful and quiet, but the rumoured return of his old adversary will change everything. Six beloved nuns have been brutally murdered, and as the town grieves, secrets emerge and new leads are established. Spade learns the murders are connected to a mysterious child, who is believed to possess great powers.
Fifth Season will represent the title at the upcoming Berlin European Film Market.
The six-episode series is based on Dashiell Hammett’s hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade, the protagonist of 1930 novel “The Maltese Falcon,” adapted several times for the screen, most notably in 1941 by John Huston with Humphrey Bogart as the sleuth.
In the series, the year is 1963, and legendary detective Spade (Owen) is enjoying retirement in the South of France. Spade’s life in Bozouls is peaceful and quiet, but the rumoured return of his old adversary will change everything. Six beloved nuns have been brutally murdered, and as the town grieves, secrets emerge and new leads are established. Spade learns the murders are connected to a mysterious child, who is believed to possess great powers.
- 2/12/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
"The Movie Critic" will be Pitt and Tarantino's third collaboration, tying Tarantino with David Fincher and Steven Soderbergh for Pitt's most frequent director collaborators. If Tarantino actually retires as a director after "The Movie Critic," he is at risk of losing this record tie with Fincher and Soderbergh if either director ever works with Pitt again. Pitt is less likely to work with Soderbergh again since they only collaborated on the Ocean's franchise, which neither of them are a part of anymore.
Now that Brad Pitt has been cast in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film The Movie Critic, the director is officially tied for a certain record pertaining to his frequent collaborator. Set in Los Angeles in the 1970s, Tarantino's The Movie Critic is based on a real-life film critic who wrote reviews for a porno magazine, which will be called "The Popstar Pages" in the movie. The...
Now that Brad Pitt has been cast in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film The Movie Critic, the director is officially tied for a certain record pertaining to his frequent collaborator. Set in Los Angeles in the 1970s, Tarantino's The Movie Critic is based on a real-life film critic who wrote reviews for a porno magazine, which will be called "The Popstar Pages" in the movie. The...
- 2/11/2024
- by Lynn Sharpe
- ScreenRant.com
This article contains spoilers for Masters of the Air episode 4.
The shocking reveal of a German spy in episode 4 of Masters of the Air parallels Inglourious Basterds In Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, Hicox's small "three-finger" gesture gives away his true identity. The unexpected death and revelation of the German spy in Masters of the Air showcases the dangers of subtle aspects of war.
Sometimes it is inevitable that films and television that center on World War II are going to feel similar to each other, but when it comes to Masters of the Air episode 4 and Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, there is an undeniable similarity. In episode 4 of Masters of the Air, the 100th takes on another mission that ends in a major and mysterious tragedy, while Sgt. Charles K. Bailey and Sgt. William Quinn attempt to escape Belgium. While the former storyline is upsetting, the latter leads to...
The shocking reveal of a German spy in episode 4 of Masters of the Air parallels Inglourious Basterds In Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, Hicox's small "three-finger" gesture gives away his true identity. The unexpected death and revelation of the German spy in Masters of the Air showcases the dangers of subtle aspects of war.
Sometimes it is inevitable that films and television that center on World War II are going to feel similar to each other, but when it comes to Masters of the Air episode 4 and Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, there is an undeniable similarity. In episode 4 of Masters of the Air, the 100th takes on another mission that ends in a major and mysterious tragedy, while Sgt. Charles K. Bailey and Sgt. William Quinn attempt to escape Belgium. While the former storyline is upsetting, the latter leads to...
- 2/10/2024
- by Megan Hemenway
- ScreenRant.com
Details are tight on Quentin Tarantino’s 10th and final film, but we may have more information on the building cast, as reports say that Tom Cruise is “circling” a role in The Movie Critic.
Considering Tom Cruise is just about the busiest guy in Hollywood and that the inspiration for The Movie Critic – a guy who wrote reviews for a porno magazine – was in his mid-’30s, we could reasonably deduce that Cruise wouldn’t be on the marquee here. But the role may be even more limited than we would expect someone of Cruise’s caliber to settle for. According to The InSneider (per ComingSoon.net), Cruise would be looking at a “small role or cameo.” That’s a bit of a disappointment, but it does show the actor’s eagerness to finally work with Tarantino.
Tarantino is also a massive fan of Cruise and his work, most...
Considering Tom Cruise is just about the busiest guy in Hollywood and that the inspiration for The Movie Critic – a guy who wrote reviews for a porno magazine – was in his mid-’30s, we could reasonably deduce that Cruise wouldn’t be on the marquee here. But the role may be even more limited than we would expect someone of Cruise’s caliber to settle for. According to The InSneider (per ComingSoon.net), Cruise would be looking at a “small role or cameo.” That’s a bit of a disappointment, but it does show the actor’s eagerness to finally work with Tarantino.
Tarantino is also a massive fan of Cruise and his work, most...
- 2/10/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Quentin Tarantino has praised up-and-coming directors like Bong Joon-ho, Timur Bekmambetov, and David Michôd, highlighting their talent and their notable films from their respective regions. Animal Kingdom, directed by David Michôd, is a critically acclaimed crime drama that tackles tough topics with a no-holds-barred approach. It received high praise from critics, fans, and filmmakers, including Tarantino. The Rover, also directed by Michôd, is an underrated Western that features brilliant acting and an unforgettable ending. Tarantino hailed it as a visionary achievement and one of the best post-apocalyptic movies since the original Mad Max.
One of the most famous filmmakers to ever live is Quentin Tarantino, who's been around since the 1990s thanks to projects like Reservoir Dogs (1992) and Pulp Fiction (1994). Those movies helped establish Tarantino as a household name, while subsequent films in the twenty-first century, like Inglourious Basterds (2009) and Django Unchained (2012), solidified him as an all-time Hollywood great.
As...
One of the most famous filmmakers to ever live is Quentin Tarantino, who's been around since the 1990s thanks to projects like Reservoir Dogs (1992) and Pulp Fiction (1994). Those movies helped establish Tarantino as a household name, while subsequent films in the twenty-first century, like Inglourious Basterds (2009) and Django Unchained (2012), solidified him as an all-time Hollywood great.
As...
- 2/6/2024
- by Jonah Rice
- MovieWeb
Brad Pitt has appeared in multiple war films, showcasing his versatility as an actor from historical to contemporary war periods. While some of Brad Pitt's war films received mixed or mediocre reviews, his performances often elevate the films and make them worth watching. Among Brad Pitt's war films, "Inglourious Basterds" stands out as the best, with a high IMDb rating, positive critical reception, and unforgettable moments.
Brad Pitt is one of the most charismatic and entertaining movie stars of the past thirty years, and his filmography includes several war movies worth watching. Since his career breakout in the 1990s, Pitt has been among Hollywood's most influential stars, having won two Academy Awards and appearing in many critically acclaimed films. With so many classic stars like Tom Hanks and Marlon Brando having iconic war roles under their belt, it's almost vital for a leading star to see battle. Brad Pitt has...
Brad Pitt is one of the most charismatic and entertaining movie stars of the past thirty years, and his filmography includes several war movies worth watching. Since his career breakout in the 1990s, Pitt has been among Hollywood's most influential stars, having won two Academy Awards and appearing in many critically acclaimed films. With so many classic stars like Tom Hanks and Marlon Brando having iconic war roles under their belt, it's almost vital for a leading star to see battle. Brad Pitt has...
- 2/4/2024
- by Charles Papadopoulos
- ScreenRant.com
Hans Landa's introduction in Inglorious Basterds is a masterclass in showcasing a villain's method and enjoyment of their own villainy. Darth Vader's introductory scene in Star Wars demonstrates the power of building up a villain through anticipation and tension. John Doe's entrance in Se7en completely shifts the narrative and keeps the audience on their toes, showcasing the twist introduction of a character.
Plenty of movie characters have had fantastic debuts, but out of all of them, these 10 character introductions in movies are the most unforgettable. The introduction of a character is arguably the most important moment in their arc, as it sets the audience's expectations of whom this person is and what they will contribute to the story. Introductions can be meek or bombastic, lovable or hateable, simple or complex. The method by which characters are introduced in movies varies depending on the needs of each story, and...
Plenty of movie characters have had fantastic debuts, but out of all of them, these 10 character introductions in movies are the most unforgettable. The introduction of a character is arguably the most important moment in their arc, as it sets the audience's expectations of whom this person is and what they will contribute to the story. Introductions can be meek or bombastic, lovable or hateable, simple or complex. The method by which characters are introduced in movies varies depending on the needs of each story, and...
- 2/3/2024
- by Robert Pitman
- ScreenRant.com
Brad Pitt to reunite with Quentin Tarantino for his final movie, "The Movie Critic," marking their third collaboration. "The Movie Critic" will reportedly be set in 1977 California and based on a real person who wrote movie reviews. Rumor has it that Tarantino might also reunite with John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson, and the movie may have a female lead.
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood star Brad Pitt will reportedly reunite with Quentin Tarantino for the seminal director’s final movie, The Movie Critic. As per a report by Deadline, Pitt will star in The Movie Critic, and while it is unconfirmed whether the Hollywood superstar will play the main character, it is thought that he will. This will be the third collaboration between Pitt and Tarantino, with the actor having starred in 2009's Inglourious Basterds and 2019's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the latter of which won...
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood star Brad Pitt will reportedly reunite with Quentin Tarantino for the seminal director’s final movie, The Movie Critic. As per a report by Deadline, Pitt will star in The Movie Critic, and while it is unconfirmed whether the Hollywood superstar will play the main character, it is thought that he will. This will be the third collaboration between Pitt and Tarantino, with the actor having starred in 2009's Inglourious Basterds and 2019's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the latter of which won...
- 2/2/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Brad Pitt is the first actor to be cast in Quentin Tarantino's final movie, The Movie Critic, but his role is likely to subvert expectations. Pitt's previous collaborations with Tarantino and comments from the director suggest that he will likely play a supporting role rather than the main character. The Movie Critic is based on a real writer from the 1970s who died in his late thirties, making it unlikely for Pitt to play the lead due to his age. However, Pitt has proven his ability to deliver outstanding performances in supporting roles in Tarantino's past movies.
Brad Pitt has been cast in The Movie Critic, but although he's the first actor with official ties to Quentin Tarantino's final movie, his role is likely to subvert expectations. Story details for The Movie Critic are minimal so far, with only vague plotlines being teased by the iconic movie director.
Brad Pitt has been cast in The Movie Critic, but although he's the first actor with official ties to Quentin Tarantino's final movie, his role is likely to subvert expectations. Story details for The Movie Critic are minimal so far, with only vague plotlines being teased by the iconic movie director.
- 2/2/2024
- by Daniel Bibby
- ScreenRant.com
A trailer for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare was recently released. Damien Lewis’ book, Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperadoes of the Second World War, is the basis for an upcoming film.
It sheds light on the Special Operation Executive, a secret agency established by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
It highlights how this organization used secret operations to take on the Nazis throughout WWII. Though The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an exaggerated release of a story with elements of humor thrown in, the film depicts a pivotal event that changed the course of warfare in modern history.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Official Trailer
Henry Cavill outwits the Nazis in the first trailer for ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.’
Guy Ritchie is known for his action films. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’s trailer is action-packed, giving fans a taste...
It sheds light on the Special Operation Executive, a secret agency established by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
It highlights how this organization used secret operations to take on the Nazis throughout WWII. Though The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an exaggerated release of a story with elements of humor thrown in, the film depicts a pivotal event that changed the course of warfare in modern history.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Official Trailer
Henry Cavill outwits the Nazis in the first trailer for ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.’
Guy Ritchie is known for his action films. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’s trailer is action-packed, giving fans a taste...
- 2/2/2024
- by Mantisha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Just days after the Russian blockbuster “The Master and Margarita” surged to the top of the domestic box office, Kremlin cronies, pro-war propagandists and an army of online trolls have waged a campaign to discredit the film and its director, Michael Lockshin, a U.S. citizen who was raised in the Soviet Union and has been outspoken in his opposition to the war in Ukraine.
A source close to the film, who asked not to be named out of fear of potential repercussions, tells Variety that the movie’s staggering success and pointed critique of authoritarian rule has struck a nerve in right-wing circles at a time when Russian President Vladimir Putin has cracked down on any form of dissent.
“The propagandists are both envious and also hateful that a movie with an anti-censorship, anti-totalitarian, anti-war message is getting so much popularity, that they have doubled down,” the source said.
A source close to the film, who asked not to be named out of fear of potential repercussions, tells Variety that the movie’s staggering success and pointed critique of authoritarian rule has struck a nerve in right-wing circles at a time when Russian President Vladimir Putin has cracked down on any form of dissent.
“The propagandists are both envious and also hateful that a movie with an anti-censorship, anti-totalitarian, anti-war message is getting so much popularity, that they have doubled down,” the source said.
- 2/2/2024
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Brad Pitt could be about to join the cast of Quentin Tarantino’s latest (and possibly last) film, The Movie Critic. More here:
It’s all up there in the headline, really, isn’t it? Brad Pitt might be joining The Movie Critic, Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming film which the director has long said will be his last.
Tarantino and Pitt previously worked together on Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, with Pitt memorably playing the stuntman Cliff Booth in the latter. In fact, Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr has an intriguing theory about Pitt’s role in The Movie Critic – that he’ll be playing the lead, and will reprise the role of Cliff Booth.
The Movie Critic is said to be set in 1977 – eight years after the events of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood – and is “based on a guy who really lived but was never really famous,...
It’s all up there in the headline, really, isn’t it? Brad Pitt might be joining The Movie Critic, Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming film which the director has long said will be his last.
Tarantino and Pitt previously worked together on Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, with Pitt memorably playing the stuntman Cliff Booth in the latter. In fact, Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr has an intriguing theory about Pitt’s role in The Movie Critic – that he’ll be playing the lead, and will reprise the role of Cliff Booth.
The Movie Critic is said to be set in 1977 – eight years after the events of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood – and is “based on a guy who really lived but was never really famous,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt will collaborator for the third time and final time on the director’s upcoming “last film,” The Movie Critic.
Confirmation of the duo’s reunion came in a report published by Deadline on Thursday, which revealed that Pitt has signed on to the film. Which role he’ll be playing is still unknown, but last year it was revealed that Tarantino was looking for a “new leading man” in the “35-year-old ballpark” for the leading role, so it’s unlikely that Pitt will take on that part.
So far, what we know about The Movie Critic is that it will take place in California in 1977, with a plot following a “a guy who really lived, but was never really famous, and he used to write movie reviews for a porno rag,” as Tarantino told Deadline last year. Inspiration for the project stems from one of...
Confirmation of the duo’s reunion came in a report published by Deadline on Thursday, which revealed that Pitt has signed on to the film. Which role he’ll be playing is still unknown, but last year it was revealed that Tarantino was looking for a “new leading man” in the “35-year-old ballpark” for the leading role, so it’s unlikely that Pitt will take on that part.
So far, what we know about The Movie Critic is that it will take place in California in 1977, with a plot following a “a guy who really lived, but was never really famous, and he used to write movie reviews for a porno rag,” as Tarantino told Deadline last year. Inspiration for the project stems from one of...
- 2/2/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Pair are rumored to be reuniting for 70s-set drama The Movie Critic after last working together in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Brad Pitt is reportedly starring in Quentin Tarantino’s final film The Movie Critic, according to a Deadline report.
The pair previously worked together in 2019’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood with the role bringing Pitt his first Oscar for best supporting actor. Pitt also starred in 2009’s Inglourious Basterds and featured in 1993’s True Romance, which was co-written by Tarantino.
Brad Pitt is reportedly starring in Quentin Tarantino’s final film The Movie Critic, according to a Deadline report.
The pair previously worked together in 2019’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood with the role bringing Pitt his first Oscar for best supporting actor. Pitt also starred in 2009’s Inglourious Basterds and featured in 1993’s True Romance, which was co-written by Tarantino.
- 2/1/2024
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
Brad Pitt is likely reuniting with Quentin Tarantino for the filmmaker’s 10th and ostensibly final feature, “The Movie Critic.” The status of the deal is unclear.
Tarantino has remained tight-lipped about “The Movie Critic,” but it’s reportedly set in southern California during the 1970s and center on a cynical film reviewer. It’s rumored to be inspired by the life of Pauline Kael, the late New Yorker writer who was one of the most influential film critics of her time.
Tarantino sidestepped inquiries about “The Movie Critic” during a conversation at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, saying to audience members, “I can’t tell you guys [anything] until you see the movie. I’m tempted to do some of the character’s monologues right now, but I’m not going to. Maybe if there were less video cameras. You just have to wait and see.”
Pitt is expected to...
Tarantino has remained tight-lipped about “The Movie Critic,” but it’s reportedly set in southern California during the 1970s and center on a cynical film reviewer. It’s rumored to be inspired by the life of Pauline Kael, the late New Yorker writer who was one of the most influential film critics of her time.
Tarantino sidestepped inquiries about “The Movie Critic” during a conversation at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, saying to audience members, “I can’t tell you guys [anything] until you see the movie. I’m tempted to do some of the character’s monologues right now, but I’m not going to. Maybe if there were less video cameras. You just have to wait and see.”
Pitt is expected to...
- 2/1/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Tarantino's final film gains momentum with the addition of a major star to the cast, building anticipation for what's to come. The reunion between Tarantino and a favorite collaborator creates excitement among fans, as they eagerly await the director's presumed last hurrah. The undisclosed role the newest cast member will play in The Movie Critic adds intrigue and leaves audiences wondering what character he will bring to life.
Quentin Tarantino is set to reunite with a favorite star as the director's presumed final movie, The Movie Critic, casts its first major actor. Tarantino pronounced long ago that his tenth feature film would be his last, and the filmmaker appears ready to stick to that promise as he prepares his latest film. Details are scarce when it comes to the film’s story, but Tarantino has teased it as being set in California in 1977, and revolving around a film critic...
Quentin Tarantino is set to reunite with a favorite star as the director's presumed final movie, The Movie Critic, casts its first major actor. Tarantino pronounced long ago that his tenth feature film would be his last, and the filmmaker appears ready to stick to that promise as he prepares his latest film. Details are scarce when it comes to the film’s story, but Tarantino has teased it as being set in California in 1977, and revolving around a film critic...
- 2/1/2024
- by Dan Zinski
- ScreenRant.com
Some director/actor collaborations simply make too much sense and, well, you know what they say about if it ain't broke. For the third and (possibly) last time, star Brad Pitt and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino are reportedly reuniting for what's been billed as the last Tarantino movie ever before he calls it quits, titled "The Movie Critic." The news comes courtesy of Deadline, which heavily suggests that Pitt will actually play the title character.
"The Movie Critic" was once rumored to be loosely based on the life of famous real-life critic Pauline Kael, but subsequent comments by Tarantino (reported by /Film here) clarified, in his own words, the movie "...is based on a guy who really lived, but was never really famous, and he used to write movie reviews for a porno rag." Yeah, that sounds pretty much right up Tarantino's alley, doesn't it? That said, details at this point...
"The Movie Critic" was once rumored to be loosely based on the life of famous real-life critic Pauline Kael, but subsequent comments by Tarantino (reported by /Film here) clarified, in his own words, the movie "...is based on a guy who really lived, but was never really famous, and he used to write movie reviews for a porno rag." Yeah, that sounds pretty much right up Tarantino's alley, doesn't it? That said, details at this point...
- 2/1/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
According to Deadline, Brad Pitt will be reuniting with Quentin Tarantino for The Movie Critic. This would mark the third time that the pair have worked together, as Pitt starred in Inglourious Basterds and co-starred in Once Upon A Time in Hollywood alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
It’s not known if Brad Pitt will play the title character in The Movie Critic, but Deadline believes that he will. The outlet also believes that Sony Pictures will be back to distribute the new film, but nothing has been confirmed. However, it’s also possible that Tarantino, who’s carried on writing about the life and career of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton and his stuntman Cliff Booth (as iconically played by Pitt), might be having the actor reprise his Oscar-winning role.
Why do we think this? If you listen to the Video Archives podcast, you’ll know that Tarantino acts like Rick...
It’s not known if Brad Pitt will play the title character in The Movie Critic, but Deadline believes that he will. The outlet also believes that Sony Pictures will be back to distribute the new film, but nothing has been confirmed. However, it’s also possible that Tarantino, who’s carried on writing about the life and career of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton and his stuntman Cliff Booth (as iconically played by Pitt), might be having the actor reprise his Oscar-winning role.
Why do we think this? If you listen to the Video Archives podcast, you’ll know that Tarantino acts like Rick...
- 2/1/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Brad Pitt has continued the latest phase in his career by signing on as the lead in Quentin Tarantino's next—and, reportedly, final—movie, The Movie Critic, following some fevered speculation over the role. Pitt is reportedly set to portray the character of Jim Sheldon, a fictional film critic, with strong speculation suggesting that this character may draw inspiration from William Margold, an actual film critic. Tarantino, in his book "Cinema Speculation," referred to Margold as the "first-string film critic for the sex rag the Hollywood Press”. The film mark's Pitt's third collaboration with Tarantino, following acclaimed turns in Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, but hasn't acted since 2022, when he appeared in the truncate of Bullet Train, Babylon and The Lost City. He will next be seen alongside George Clooney in the Jon Watts thriller, Wolfs.
- 2/1/2024
- by Chris McPherson
- Collider.com
Brad Pitt is looking to reunite with Quentin Tarantino for The Movie Critic, his 10th and apparently final film, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
The duo previously collaborated on Inglourious Basterds (2009) and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), which landed Pitt a best supporting actor Oscar for the role of stuntman Cliff Booth.
It is unclear if Pitt has a deal for the Tarantino movie, but the actor will be tied up working on a Formula One racing feature for Apple and director Joseph Kosinski for much of the rest of the year. Filming on The Movie Critic would then commence, either late this year or in early 2025.
Tarantino has said he will retire from feature filmmaking after 10 films, which would make The Movie Critic his final film. The project is said to be set in 1970s Southern California, and is inspired by a cynical movie critic Tarantino read growing up.
The duo previously collaborated on Inglourious Basterds (2009) and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), which landed Pitt a best supporting actor Oscar for the role of stuntman Cliff Booth.
It is unclear if Pitt has a deal for the Tarantino movie, but the actor will be tied up working on a Formula One racing feature for Apple and director Joseph Kosinski for much of the rest of the year. Filming on The Movie Critic would then commence, either late this year or in early 2025.
Tarantino has said he will retire from feature filmmaking after 10 films, which would make The Movie Critic his final film. The project is said to be set in 1970s Southern California, and is inspired by a cynical movie critic Tarantino read growing up.
- 2/1/2024
- by Aaron Couch and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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