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It’s interesting to think about some things that remain prescient in the public consciousness, especially regarding cinema. Some films become a part of a greater canon of pop-culture history, while others fade into obscurity.

On another level, the costumes and clothing that certain characters wear in legendary films can take on an iconic life of their own, a testament to the level of detail that the wardrobe supervisors of Hollywood hold themselves to.

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1. The Leopard Jacket from The Graduate 2. James Dean’s Red Harrington in Rebel Without a Cause 3. Taxi Driver’s Army Jacket 4. The Scorpion Jacket in Drive 5. The Matrix’s Black Trench Coats 6. The Breakfast Club’s Denim Jacket 7. Clueless Yellow Plaid Jacket 8. Candyman’s Shearling Trench 9. Trainspotting’s Black Bomber Jacket 10. Casablanca’s Camel Trench Coat 11. Top Gun Jacket: Maverick’s Pilot Style 12. Fight Club’s Red Leather Jacket 13. Indiana Jones’ Leather...

Any student of cinema is also, by extension, a student of history. In other words, it's always informative to not just know what a film has to say, but at what point it was saying it. To anyone who's observed both American history and American cinema, the way that the Vietnam War was discussed and portrayed during the years just before, during, and after the conflict is fascinating. Most of us Millennials and younger have grown up during an era of people crying "too soon!" when it comes to openly political commentary in media, and indeed, in some cases it feels like films addressing national issues have taken their sweet time to emerge. For instance, despite being five years into the Covid-19 pandemic, and excluding the handful of films which have used the pandemic as a backdrop, it still feels like a largely unaddressed aspect of our modern life.

However,...

Netflix will submit seven cast members from Zero Day for Emmy consideration, Gold Derby has learned.

Robert De Niro will be submitted for Limited Series//TV Movie actor.  While Joan Allen, Angela Bassett, Connie Britton and Lizzy Caplan will be submitted in the Limited Series/TV Movie Supporting Actress category.

The show follows George Mullen (De Niro), a revered former U.S. president, who steps back into the spotlight as the leader of a high-level investigative task force known as the Zero Day Commission. In the wake of a catastrophic cyber attack that claims thousands of American lives, Mullen is charged with uncovering the truth behind the assault. Caplan plays Alexandra Mullen a young congresswoman from New York who is the daughter of De Niro and Allen's characters.

Matthew Modine and Jesse Plemons will be submitted in the Limited Series/TV Movie supporting actor category.

The conspiracy thriller is co-created...

Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock will reunite for a new romantic thriller almost two decades after their last collaboration. Released in 1994, Speed marked the first collaboration between Reeves and Bullock, with the hit action film memorably featuring a premise involving a bomb on a bus that will explode if the vehicle goes under 50mph. Reeves opted not to return for the 1997 sequel, which saw Bullock reprising her role as Annie, but the two did eventually work together in 2006 with The Lake House, a supernatural romance.

Per THR, Reeves and Bullock are now attached to star in an untitled film that is currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios. The romantic thriller will feature a script from Noah Oppenheim, who recently co-created the hit Netflix show Zero Day starring Robert De Niro. While no plot details have been shared just yet, the project has been described as "propulsive." The movie will...

Airyn De Niro, the transgender daughter of Robert De Niro, is opening up about her life as a child of some of the most famous stars in Hollywood, as well as the struggles she faced growing up, including grappling with their racial and gender identities.

Airyn expressed gratitude that her parents protected her from the public eye.

“Obviously, no parent is perfect, but I am grateful that both my parents agreed to keep me out of the limelight. They wanted it very private,” she told Them. “They have told me they wanted me to have as much of a normal childhood as possible.”

Airyn began her hormone therapy and transition in November 2024, and her latest interview comes two months after the Daily Mail published photos of her new look.

In response, she said, “I actually didn’t find out about the Daily Mail thing until like a week after it was posted.

Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock are reuniting to star in a new feature film.

The actors, who famously starred in 1990s action classic Speed as well as romantic drama The Lake House, are attached to star in an untitled romantic thriller being developed at Amazon MGM Studios.

Noah Oppenheim, who wrote the 2016 Jackie Kennedy Onasis biopic Jackie and is one of the co-creators of the Robert De Niro political thriller Netflix series Zero Day, is penning the script. Plot details are being kept at the back of the bus, but it is described as “propulsive.”

The project is more than just a Reeves and Bullock reunion. The duo are also reteaming with Mark Gordon, who produced Speed. Gordon and Oppenheim brought the idea for the project to Reeves and Bullock, who went on to develop the film with them.

Producing are Bullock via Fortis Films, Reeves, Gordon and Bibby Dunn via The Mark Gordon Company,...

Another month means another IP deluge. MCU. Karate Kid. Mission: Impossible. Final Destination. Even A Simple Favor. It just goes to show how many films get released every year that I can now pretty much ignore all the Hollywood Photoshop jobs and still be able to populate the below article without any trouble.

While they all worry about scheduling conflicts on the nation’s finite number of IMAX screens, we’re focusing on the bespoke poster art that seeks to catch those blockbuster patrons’ eyes and cajole them into a return visit for the road less-traveled.

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A surefire way to stand apart: illustration. You can still be glossy and photo realistic, but a little character with a personal touch goes a long way.

That’s what Mocean delivers with The Surfer (May 2). It’s still just Nicolas Cage front and center, but the artistic style of his painted portrait...

Did Martin Scorsese almost direct The Godfather Part II?(Photo Credit –Instagram/Prime Video)

It’s one of Hollywood’s biggest what-ifs, Martin Scorsese almost helming The Godfather Part II instead of Francis Ford Coppola. At first glance, it sounds like an enticing alternate timeline, two titans of American cinema colliding over the same mythic underworld but if you dig deeper, it becomes clear that the reality we got may have been the best-case scenario.

Francis Ford Coppola’s Fatigue and the Scorsese Suggestion

Back in the early ’70s, Coppola was fresh off surviving the chaotic, pressure-cooked set of The Godfather. Studio battles, shady financing, production headaches, it all left him drained. When discussions for a sequel surfaced, he was hesitant, almost ready to walk and tensions with producer Bob Evans didn’t help either.

Coppola pitched a then-rising Scorsese to take over the reins, a suggestion that says more...

Shah Rukh Khan Finds A Place In The World’s Top 10 Richest Actors In The World For 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shah Rukh Khan is not just a superstar, his stardom is an emotion, an inspiration for all his fans. It is celebratory time for his fans as the megastar has now become the only Bollywood actor to find a place in the world’s top 10 richest actors list of 2025. Not only this but he has found a place in the fourth position in the coveted list.

Not only this but Shah Rukh Khan has also toppled Hollywood royalties like Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Robert De Niro to find a place in the coveted list. Over the span of 5 years, the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge actor witnessed a massive 46% jump in his net worth. According to Siasat, Srk’s net worth as of 2025 comes to $876.5 million which equals to 7438 crores.

Robert De Niro has expressed "love and support" for his daughter Airyn De Niro, after she publicly came out as transgender. The Oscar-winning star of The Godfather Part II and Raging Bull shared a statement with Variety after Airyn, one of De Niro's seven children, opened up in a recent interview with online LGBTQ+ outlet Them about navigating her transition, the decision to come out, what "stepping into this new identity" means for her, and her hopes for expanding trans visibility and building a better, more caring future.

Robert De Niro, who welcomed Airyn and her twin brother Julian in 1995 with his ex-partner Toukie Smith, took the opportunity to reinforce his support for his daughter. He said:

"I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don't know what the big deal is. I love all my children."

Airyn...

After her announcement of her transition, the actor said: ‘I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter’

Robert De Niro has expressed support for his daughter Airyn after she came out as transgender.

In a statement to Deadline, De Niro said: “I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what the big deal is … I love all my children.”...

Robert De Niro has voiced public support for his daughter Airyn De Niro after she came out as transgender. In a statement to multiple outlets, including Variety and Deadline, De Niro said, “I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what the big deal is. I love all my children.”

Airyn is one of De Niro’s seven children. Her mother is actress Toukie Smith, and she has a twin brother, Julian. In a recent interview with Them, Airyn spoke about growing up in a well-known family while maintaining a level of privacy. “There’s a difference between being visible and being seen,” she said. “I’ve been visible. I don’t think I’ve been seen yet.”

Airyn described her parents’ decision to keep her and her siblings out of the public eye as a...

Robert De Niro is sharing nothing but “love and support” for his daughter, Airyn De Niro, after she came out as transgender.

The two-time Oscar winner shared in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, “I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what the big deal is. I love all my children.”

De Niro shares Airyn and her twin brother Julian with actress Toukie Smith. The legendary actor also has five other children, including his most recent baby, Gia, whom he welcomed in 2023 with his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen.

Earlier this week, Airyn opened up about her transition during an interview with Them, saying that seeing other successful trans women helped her navigate her personal journey, despite being a self-proclaimed “late bloomer.”

“Trans women being honest and open, especially [in] public spaces like social media and getting to see them in their success…...

Robert De Niro showed his “love and support” for his daughter Airyn De Niro, who recently opened up about her identity publicly.

“I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter,” De Niro said in a statement to Deadline. “I don’t know what the big deal is … I love all my children.”

In profile with Them published on Tuesday, the actor’s daughter with model Toukie Smith discussed embracing her identity and the impact Black women have had throughout her journey.

Robert De Niro is showing his love for his daughter.

On Tuesday (April 29), the 81-year-old Oscar-winning actor’s 29-year-old daughter Airyn, who he shares with model Toukie Smith, came out as transgender.

The following day, Robert released a statement to support his newly out daughter.

Keep reading to find out more…“I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what the big deal is,” Robert shared with People. “I love all my children.”

Along with Airyn, Robert also shares 29-year-old Julian, who is Airyn‘s twin, with Toukie. He also has Drena, 53, and Raphael, 48, with his ex wife Diahnne Abbott. He has two kids with ex-wife Grace Hightower: Elliot, 27, and Helen, 13. In 2023, Robert welcomed a daughter named Gia with martial arts instructor Tiffany Chen.

You can find out more about Airyn‘s gender transition journey here.

Revered film actor Robert De Niro's daughter, Airyn De Niro, has publicly come out as transgender. Her father has responded by expressing support for Airyn, noting how he still loves Airyn just as much now as he did before her transition.

“I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what the big deal is,” De Niro said, per Deadline. "I love all my children."

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Airyn is one of De Niro's seven children, and one half of a pair of twins alongside her brother, Julian. Her mother is actress Toukie Smith. In a recent interview with Them, Airyn explained why it felt so important to publicly come out as transgender, as it was time to feel "seen.

Robert De Niro is showing “love and support” for his daughter Airyn De Niro, after she recently came out as transgender.

“I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what the big deal is,” Robert De Niro told Variety in a statement. “I love all my children.”

In a recent sit-down with Them, Airyn De Niro discussed “stepping into this new identity,” as well as growing up as one of seven children in the De Niro household.

“There’s a difference between being visible and being seen,” Airyn De Niro said. “I’ve been visible. I don’t think I’ve been seen yet.”

She went on to say that “no parent is perfect, but I am grateful that both my parents agreed to keep me out of the limelight. They have told me they wanted...

Robert De Niro is expressing his support for his daughter Airyn De Niro after she came out as trans.

“I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don’t know what the big deal is . . . I love all my children,” Robert De Niro said in a statement to Deadline.

In a powerful interview with Them, Airyn shared details about growing up as one of the two-time Oscar winner’s seven children. Airyn’s mother is actress Toukie Smith and has a twin brother named Julian.

“There’s a difference between being visible and being seen,” Airyn told Them. “I’ve been visible. I don’t think I’ve been seen yet.”

Airyn noted that “no parent is perfect, but I am grateful that both my parents agreed to keep me out of the limelight. They have told me they...

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Airyn De Niro, 29-year-old daughter of actor Robert De Niro, has come out as transgender!

Over the years, the 81-year-old actor has had multiple serious, long-term relationships.

Airyn is the daughter of De Niro and Toukie Smith.

As part of coming out, she’s sharing her experience, and how she hopes that she can help other women like herself.

Robert De Niro takes part in SiriusXM’s Town Hall with the cast of “The Alto Knights” hosted by Andy Cohen at SiriusXM Studios on March 17, 2025. (Photo Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) At 29, Airyn De Niro is coming out as trans

Airyn De Niro is a model, an actress, and an aspiring mental health counselor.

Several weeks ago, a public sighting led to commentary on her changed appearance.

This has apparently led her to take the step of coming out as trans publicly.

Speaking to Them,...

Robert De Niro’s daughter Airyn is ready to talk about her transition. In a new profile with Them, the actor’s daughter with model Toukie Smith opened up about how she wants to emulate her mother as she continues to embrace her trans identity and be a symbol of representation.

“I’d want to hopefully be an inspiration for at least one other person like me who is Black, who is queer, who’s not a size extra small,” the 29-year-old told the outlet. “I’d want to see more trans women,...

Kathy Bates admits that she was horrified after watching herself starring in Stephen King's Misery for the first time. She feared it would be "the end of her career."

Bates' performance as Annie Wilkes drew widespread acclaim from critics, with Misery going on to become the only film based on a Stephen King novel to win an Oscar to date. Speaking at the TCM Classic Film Festival alongside director Rob Reiner, Bates talked about the film and the creative differences they shared on set. Ultimately, Bates' role in the film did anything but kill her career. Instead, it secured her the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Interestingly, there was one scene from Stephen King's original 1987 Misery novel that Bates and Reiner didn't agree on. In the original story, Paul Sheldon (James Caan) is subjected to a series of tortures after being "rescued" by super-fan Annie Wilkes (Bates). He ends...

In the 1990 Stephen King adaptation Misery (watch it Here), Kathy Bates’ character Annie Wilkes breaks author Paul Sheldon’s ankle with a sledgehammer and shoots another man in the back with a shotgun – but in King’s book, Annie cut off Sheldon’s foot with an axe instead of breaking his ankle, and stabbed the other man before running him over with her lawnmower. While appearing alongside director Rob Reiner at a special TCM Classic Film Festival 35th anniversary screening of the film, Bates revealed that she was disappointed Reiner toned down the violence for the film version.

Directed by Reiner from a screenplay by William Goldman (which received rewrites from Reiner and and producer Andrew Scheinman), Misery has the following synopsis: After a serious car crash, novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by former nurse Annie Wilkes, who claims to be his biggest fan. Annie brings him to her remote cabin to recover,...

From slick Vegas heists to messy break-ins, these movies prove crime can pay — at least on screen.

There are few things as bad ass — or as flat-out fun — as a well-executed heist movie. You want to be that cool, that calculated, and that smart, even if it’s just for a couple of hours. Watching the plan come together is half the thrill. Watching it all fall apart? Somehow even better. A great heist movie gives you both… the rush of seeing everything click into place, and the chaos when it inevitably goes off the rails. So if you’re in the mood for some big risks, big rewards, and even bigger betrayals, here are my top seven heist movies you can stream right now, ranked.

Top 7 heist movies on streaming right now.

No. 7: ‘The Town’

No. 6: ‘Inside Man’

No. 5: ‘Heat’

No. 4: ‘Logan Lucky’

No. 3: ‘Point Break’

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Kathy Bates wishes Misery was even more miserable.

The Matlock star took the stage at the TCM Classic Film Festival alongside director Rob Reiner, where they looked back on the 1990 horror. The film is an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1987 novel, which sees Bates’ character, Annie Wilkes, rescue the beloved author Paul Sheldon (James Caan) after suffering a car crash.

After being “rescued,” Annie subjects him to a series of torture. In the original story, Paul loses his foot, which was a detail that ultimately was omitted from Reiner’s adaptation — a shift Bates wasn’t keen on.

“I was crushed that you took that out,” she told Reiner, per IndieWire. “I didn’t agree with that at all.”

During their conversation, they discussed Bates’ Academy Award winning performance, which was an accolade Reiner thought she wouldn’t win for the role.

“You said, ‘You can campaign, but you’re not gonna get it,...

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Netflix is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library. For instance, this month, we are getting the much-anticipated Season 4 of Love, Death & Robots and a new original comedy series titled The Four Seasons, but with that, some titles have to leave the service for a number of reasons. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best film and TV shows you should watch before they leave Netflix in May 2025.

About Time (May 1) Credit – Universal Pictures

About Time is a sci-fi romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The 2013 film follows Tim Lake, a young man who his father tells that the men in his family have the...

Since his directorial debut "Fruitvale Station" premiered in 2013, Ryan Coogler has been on a filmmaking journey. With five films under his belt, Coogler has showcased remarkable craftsmanship and storytelling on a scale that runs the gamut. Beginning with a character-driven drama based on a real-life tragedy, to transitioning into big studio filmmaking by expanding the canon and cinematic legacy of one of our most-celebrated film franchises, to bringing us one of the most culturally significant blockbusters of the century, to helming its sequel amidst the worst circumstances possible, and to now bring his original passion project with the biggest creative statement of his career, Coogler has proven himself as one of our most exciting filmmakers working today.

Throughout five films, with the electric movie star that is Michael B. Jordan by his side through what is shaping up to be the most important director/actor collaborative relationship since Martin Scorsese...

Airyn De Niro is being open about her identity.

Robert De Niro‘s 29-year-old daughter, who he shares with model Toukie Smith, gave details about her gender transition journey in a recent interview.

“I think a big part of [my transition] is the influence Black women have had on me. I think stepping into this new identity, while also being more proud of my Blackness, makes me feel closer to them in some way,” she told Them.

“Trans women being honest and open, especially [in] public spaces like social media and getting to see them in their success. I’m like, you know what? Maybe it’s not too late for me. Maybe I can start,” she added.

Keep reading to find out more…

Airyn noted that stars such as, Laverne Cox, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Jools Lebron inspired her.

“I’d want to hopefully be an inspiration for at least one other...

The Tribeca Festival unveiled the talks, retrospectives and reunions that will dot the festival including milestone anniversaries of Casino with fest co-founder Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese; Best in Show with Christopher Guest, Parker Posey, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch and Michael McKean; Requiem for a Dream with Darren Aronofsky and Ellen Burstyn; American Psycho with Mary Harron; and Shivers with David Cronenberg.

De Niro also joins Ben Stiller and producer Jane Rosenthal, Tribeca Enterprises CEO, to celebrate 25 years of Meet the Parents.

“I’m beyond excited to be back with Bob and Ben to celebrate Meet the Parents—a movie that’s been making families laugh (and cringe) for a quarter-century,” Rosenthal said. “With the fourth installment of the franchise in the works, it feels like the perfect time to revisit some of the moments that made this film an instant classic. Tribeca is all about celebrating the stories that stay with us.

The 2025 Tribeca Festival will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Casino and 25th anniversary of Meet the Parents with reunion screenings for both films.

The Casino screening will be followed by a conversation between Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese, and De Niro will reunite with Ben Stiller and his Tribeca Festival co-founder and producer Jane Rosenthal after the Meet the Parents screening.

“I’m beyond excited to be back with Bob and Ben to celebrate Meet the Parents—a movie that’s been making families laugh (and cringe) for a quarter-century,” Rosenthal said in a statement. “With the fourth installment of the franchise in the works, it feels like the perfect time to revisit some of the moments that made this film an instant classic. Tribeca is all about celebrating the stories that stay with us, and this year’s lineup is full of those fan-favorite reunions and retrospectives that...

A fresh slate of films and events has been added to the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival lineup, including the world premiere of a new doc about Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper, and anniversary screenings of Casino, Paris Is Burning, and Best in Show.

Call Her Alex is a new two-part docuseries directed by Ry Russo-Young that promises to explore Cooper’s impressive rise from “podcasting rookie to media mogul.” Cooper and Russo-Young will also participate in a live conversation following the film’s premiere, which is scheduled to arrive on Hulu later this year.

The already highly-anticipated 2025 Tribeca Festival just got an extra boost of star power. IndieWire can announce that Martin Scorsese, David Cronenberg, Darren Aronofsky, and Christopher Guest are among the auteurs who will be in attendance for respective film anniversary reunions.

Tribeca staple Scorsese will be on hand to mark the 30th anniversary of “Casino” with a special screening and conversation alongside actor and Tribeca co-founder Robert De Niro. Scorsese will also introduce a special 35mm screening of “Kundun” in honor of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday.

Cronenberg makes his Tribeca debut for the 50th anniversary of “Shivers,” while Aronofsky returns to the festival for the 25th anniversary screening of “Requiem for a Dream.” Mary Harron’s “American Psycho” will also screen alongside fellow 2000 film “Best in Show.” Director Christopher Guest and ensemble stars Parker Posey, Jane Lynch, John Michael Higgins, and Michael McKean will be part of a post-screening...

Film directors are the masterminds behind the magic, the real wizards of the silver screen. While actors may get all the glory, it’s the directors who pull the strings, calling the shots (literally) and shaping the stories we love. From the old-school legends who defined cinema to the fresh talents shaking things up today, the film industry has been home to some of the most iconic filmmakers in history.

Some directors are known for their jaw-dropping action sequences, others for their mind-bending storytelling, and a few for making us cry into our popcorn. Whether it’s Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming adventures, Quentin Tarantino’s blood-soaked brilliance, or Christopher Nolan’s brain-busting timelines, each director brings something unique to the table. Here are 30 legendary directors from all over the world who spellbind us with their craft.

30. Francis Ford Coppola Francis Ford Coppola in The Godfather Part III (Credits- Paramount)

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Some cartoon buffoons may think The Godfather insists upon itself, but the film is widely considered one of the greatest ever, a masterful saga of family, legacy and business that topped the box office for 1972, nabbed three Oscars and is constantly ranked on best-of lists, from the AFI and Sight & Sound to Letterboxd and They Shoot Pictures, Don’t They? And since greatness recognizes greatness, Steven Spielberg has officially declared it as the best American film ever.

Speaking at pal Francis Ford Coppola’s recent AFI Life Achievement Award event (via Variety), Spielberg (who received the honor back in 1995), declared, “The Godfather, for me, is the greatest American film ever made. Many artists can and do take a bow from their work on a page, on a canvas, on a screen, but our applause for you Francis, is from a different kind of audience.” Spielberg has always been a...

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Cinema changed in the 1970s. After countless Westerns and studio-driven productions, the decade gave way to independent filmmaking and ushered in a handful of creative titans. Filmmakers like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and Brian De Palma laid the groundwork on which modern cinema was constructed, for better or worse. Stars such as Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Carrie Fisher, Sylvester Stallone, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Harrison Ford became household names, and the once tame cinematic landscape was tossed aside in favor of more complex character studies brought to life by naturalistic performances, raw visuals, and shocking violence.

Blockbuster films like "Star Wars" were just coming into existence and charted a unique course with enormous financial results, but smaller, more personal productions like "Rocky" and "Halloween" snuck between the larger tentpoles and captured the imagination of audiences.

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of Michael Mann's classic crime thriller "Heat," which famously saw legendary actors Al Pacino and Robert De Niro appear in the same scene together for the first time despite having previously co-starred in "The Godfather Part II." The "Heat" diner scene, in which Pacino's world-weary cop, Vincent Hanna, sits down across from De Niro's stoic thief, Neil McCauley, has been an obsession for a certain type of cinephile for years, and has been the subject of homages from across the film and TV spectrum, including most recently in "Daredevil: Born Again." Before the closing night screening of "Heat" at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival, Pacino and writer/director Michael Mann participated in a Q&a where they spoke about that moment and how it felt on set at the time.

Pacino spoke...

Last weekend thousands of the world’s most passionate and obsessive movie fans descended upon Hollywood for the 16th annual TCM Classic Film Festival, which provided opportunities to see everything from “Gunfight at the Ok Corral” and “We’re No Angels” projected in true VistaVision to nitrate prints of “Daisy Kenyon” and “Mildred Pierce” at The Egyptian Theatre, one of only five venues in the country capable of screening that format. There was also a restoration of a silent classic with live accompaniment (“Beau Geste“), a BFI restoration of Ernst Lubitsch’s timeless — and timely — comedy “To Be or Not to Be,” and a a tribute to groundbreaking director Michael Schultz, among many other delightful programs.

It’s hard to pick a favorite event from such a stacked weekend, but for sheer moviegoing pleasure it was tough to beat the 35th anniversary screening of “Misery,” which screened in the legendary Tcl...

Robert De Niro's paranoid political Netflix series "Zero Day" rocks a stellar cast and a magnificent premise: a cyber attack renders essentially every piece of advanced technology that's located in America inoperable for one minute, which causes nationwide destruction. With a threat of future attacks hanging over the country's collective head, it's up to the universally beloved former President George Mullen (De Niro) to solve the mysteries behind the attack.

Things get extremely complicated before the six-episode series concludes, and De Niro is characteristically impressive in his first TV series, so much so that horror legend Stephen King has called him terrific. The show certainly gives De Niro plenty to do, as it strongly suggests that Mullen's investigations are hindered by either outside forces or symptoms of dementia ... or, quite likely, both. The old President's inner turmoil manifests in the form of the song "Who Killed Bambi," from...

The streaming adaptation of ‘Cape Fear’ tells the story of a killer who returns to haunt a pair of happily married attorneys.

There’s a new “Cape Fear” coming to TV screens everywhere — this time, in the form of a streaming TV series on Apple TV+. As is always the case with an Apple TV+ show, the new “Cape Fear” has a very strong A-list cast attached, and will do its best to terrify audiences just as the first two incarnations of the story have done in years past. We’ll show you everything you need to know about the new “Cape Fear” series here!

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James Gandolfini only had a few minor film credits and only two television credits (one in a made-for-tv movie), before snagging the role of Tony Soprano in The Sopranos. An actor with no major roles rarely hits the jackpot with a starring role on television. However, Gandolfini beat the odds and became one of the most recognizable faces on the small screen from 1999-2007. Yet, it took some convincing before The Sopranos creator, David Chase, knew he'd found the series' leading guy. It stands out that Chase acknowledged that the actor wasn't lacking in the talent category; it was all about whether he was "threatening enough."

When Gandolfini's agent contacted the creator, he watched the actor's reel, and called the agent back with one concern. Coming courtesy of Vulture, Chase said:

"I think he's brilliant. I have one concern, and that is, 'Is he threatening enough?'"

If you've watched The Sopranos,...

Francis Ford Coppola received a big honor this weekend!

The 86-year-old legendary filmmaker was honored with the 50th annual AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given to someone “whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art; whose accomplishment has been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public’ and whose work has stood the test of time.”

Several stars stepped out to help honor Francis at the award ceremony held at Dolby Theatre on Saturday (April 26) in Hollywood, including Harrison Ford, Elle Fanning and Josh Groban, who performed during the event.

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Francis also got support from some of his family members, including son Roman Coppola, granddaughter Gia Coppola and her beau Honor Titus, nephew Robert Schwartzman and wife Zoey Grossman, and nephew Matthew Shire and his wife Kate Gersten.

Among those hitting the stage to speak about Francis Ford Coppola include Morgan Freeman,...

Rob McElhenney’s Fat Mac storyline in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia was one of the most memorable bits from the long-running sitcom. McElhenney underwent a drastic physical transformation for his role, gaining 60 pounds in a matter of weeks. However, McElhenney was in for a harsh truth once he achieved this near-impossible feat.

The actor later opened up about this weight gain transformation, sharing how he didn’t get the deserved recognition for the role. While McElhenney was casual and humorous in his tone about this, the fans of the show would be sad that his achievement was largely overlooked by the viewers.

Rob McElhenney’s drastic weight gain didn’t get enough appreciation Rob McElhenney as Fat Mac in a still from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Credits: FX/Fxx

Rob McElhenney appeared on the Dan Patrick Show and opened up about his Fat Mac arc in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

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The Godzilla x Kong sequel is here to shake things up with even bigger monsters, louder roars, and more epic battles. After their unforgettable 2021 showdown, the titans return in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Only this time, they’re joining forces to tackle a new threat: the sinister Skar King, a villain with powers that could spell doom for Earth’s surface world.

The Monsterverse franchise, which first roared to life in 2014, continues to bring the thrills, keeping the kaiju action alive and well in 2024. Despite some lukewarm reviews, The New Empire smashed the box office, proving that giant monster battles are still a fan favorite. And with Godzilla and Kong teaming up, there’s no doubt the franchise will keep stomping its way to even more monstrous adventures in the future. Buckle up,...

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano is widely regarded as an example of perfect casting, making it impossible for fans of The Sopranos to imagine any other actor in the role. However, series creator David Chase was reluctant to go forward with the casting for a surprising reason.

The story of Gandolfini almost missing out on The Sopranos was shared in the new book Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend by Jason Bailey. An excerpt from the book, published by Vulture, includes a passage about how Gandolfini's manager, Nancy Sanders, suggested the actor after reading the script for The Sopranos. When Chase questioned if Gandolfini was "threatening enough" to play the mafia boss, Sanders assured him that this wouldn't be a problem.

“Oh my God, I think I have Tony Soprano,” Sanders felt when reading the script.

Upon watching Gandolfini's acting reel, Chase is said to have responded,...

On a night saluting the independence and go-for-broke cinematic life of Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino perhaps best summed up why the legendary filmmaker has opted out of accepting many honors over the decades by quoting Coppola himself, who once said, “The things you do when you’re young that you get fired for, are the same things that years later, they give you lifetime achievement awards for.”

Well Coppola, finally on the 50th anniversary of the AFI Life Achievement Award dinners, got the most prestigious one of all for movie makers, and having been to numerous of these AFI events over the decades (Frank Capra’s in 1982 was my first), this warm and very starry evening Saturday was among the very best, and certainly one of the best attended by other legends and past AFI honorees themselves.

No less than seven, count ’em, seven past AFI Life Achievement Award...

After the success of "The Godfather" in 1972 and the even larger success of "The Godfather Part II" in 1974, writer/director Francis Ford Coppola was done with the series. He felt that the stories of Vito Corleone and his son Michael (Al Pacino) had been told. Coppola told a complex Shakespearean drama about a man's loyalty to his mob-leading family, and how that seemingly honorable quality undercut his desire to live a normal life. Michael was granted power in the mob as a result, and as he rose through the ranks, he lost his soul. In his more lucid moments, he was at peace with that. 

Coppola was finished, but Paramount wanted to keep going, knowing that the "Godfather" movies weren't just prestige pictures, but major blockbusters. In that way that studios have, Paramount wanted to put a stool down next to "The Godfather" and milk it for all it was worth.

Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, arguably most well-known for the Godfatherfranchise, was recently honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. On hand to pay tribute to the Oscar-winning director were two icons in their own right, Robert De Niro and The Godfather star Al Pacino. Per Deadline, the pair, in their words about Coppola, reminisced about working with the director on his mobster film franchise.

“Francis, thank you for not casting me in The Godfather,”De Niro said at the awards ceremony held April 26 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. “It was the best job I ever, never got,” he joked. “And it meant I was available for The Godfather Part II. Francis, you changed my career, you changed my life. We’re all here tonight because of you. We love you,” De Niro concluded.

(Watch) Al Pacino and Robert De Niro muse on Francis...

Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Spike Lee, Diane Lane and more sang the praises of Francis Ford Coppola at the 50th AFI Lifetime Achievement Award tribute event Saturday night at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Spielberg called Coppola “peerless” while Lucas said, “You’re our hero, Francis, the first university student to make it in the industry.” Son Roman Coppola was also on hand, as was Gia Coppola, while Sofia Coppola shared a pre-taped video interview with her father.

Throughout the emotional evening, Coppola was celebrated as a true Hollywood outsider who made the system work for him and someone who launched dozens of careers, as with the cast of his 1983 film “The Outsiders.” Here are some of the highlights from the ceremony:

Steven Spielberg moved Coppola to tears

In his moving tribute to his longtime friend, Spielberg had his fellow filmmaker...

As Francis Ford Coppola received AFI’s 50th Life Achievement Award, Adam Driver praised his fearless approach to cinema.

During Saturday’s gala at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the actor paid tribute to “one of my cinematic heroes” and his big swing with last year’s Megalopolis, which Coppola self-funded after first conceiving the idea in 1983.

“A theater director who brought his process to film and revolutionized how we think about cinema, and certainly how we make it,” said Driver. “His movies, for some, are the yardstick to be measured by, and at the very least, examples of the possibilities in film, like in my opinion, Megalopolis.”

Recalling “the best piece of direction I ever heard” that came from the first day of filming Megalopolis, Driver said Coppola told the room, “We’re not being brave enough.”

Putting that piece of advice into the context of Coppola’s storied career,...

Although Robert De Niro was passed over for The Godfather, his starring role in the sequel turned out to be the offer he couldn’t refuse.

While paying tribute to director Francis Ford Coppola with the AFI Life Achievement Award, he and co-star Al Pacino reminisced about their time with the filmmaker on his seminal mafia film franchise.

“Francis, thank you for not casting me in The Godfather,” said De Niro during Saturday’s gala at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “It was the best job I ever, never got. And it meant I was available for The Godfather Part II. Francis, you changed my career, you changed my life. We’re all here tonight because of you. We love you.”

Following Pacino’s breakout performance as Michael Corleone in 1972’s adaptation of Mario Puzo’s book, the 1974 sequel followed the parallel paths of father and son with De...

Francis Ford Coppola, one of cinema’s most influential auteurs, was honored with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award on Saturday at a star-studded gala at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Seated alongside Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, his filmmaker son Roman Coppola, and granddaughter Gia Coppola, the visionary behind The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, and The Conversation was celebrated in a way only he could inspire: with reverence, love, and a whole lot of family.

The night was a retrospective of the Academy Award-winning director, writer, and producer's career, highlighting friendships with Harrison Ford, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Ralph Macchio, Diane Lane, Dustin Hoffman, and C. Thomas Howell, among others.

Speaking to Gold Derby on the red carpet before the gala, Coppola reflected on a constant in his creative process: connecting with actors before cameras roll.

"I always ask for a couple of weeks [to get time with the actors before a project starts],” he said. “If I'm lucky,...