Up until 2023, The Witcher was one of the best book-based storylines ever transformed into a live-action series, and one of the biggest reasons behind its tremendous success was Henry Cavill’s effortless performance as the Geralt of Rivia. But then Cavill was replaced, with Liam Hemsworth becoming the new protagonist of the lore — though not without earning much backlash from fans.
The Witcher.
That being said, one of the actors from the saga, Freya Allan, seems to be quite bothered with the hate Hemsworth has been getting ever since he was announced to be the new White Wolf, even though he hasn’t even performed as the character yet. But while she continues to campaign hard for him, the latest leaked set images of the series have garnered further backlash from fans.
Freya Allan Wants Fans to Give Liam Hemsworth a Chance as The Witcher
When one actor fits perfectly into a role,...
The Witcher.
That being said, one of the actors from the saga, Freya Allan, seems to be quite bothered with the hate Hemsworth has been getting ever since he was announced to be the new White Wolf, even though he hasn’t even performed as the character yet. But while she continues to campaign hard for him, the latest leaked set images of the series have garnered further backlash from fans.
Freya Allan Wants Fans to Give Liam Hemsworth a Chance as The Witcher
When one actor fits perfectly into a role,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Hell broke lose in late 2022 when it was announced that Liam Hemsworth would be replacing Henry Cavill in The Witcher, and season 3 would serve as Cavill’s swansong from the IP. This led to a not-so-small portion of the fandom reviewing bombing season 3 upon its premiere, with some even stressing that the show should end with Cavill’s departure.
But despite the pushback from the fans, Netflix has persisted with its decision and greenlit two more seasons for The Witcher, and the filming for the fourth one began not very long ago. And the new leak from the sets has given fans how Hemsworth’s Witcher would appear in the show, which has failed to impress fans of the series.
Fans Are Disappointed by Witcher’s Look From the Upcoming Season
Liam Hemsworth | Credit: Late Night with Seth Meyers
It’s important to note that in the leaked set image,...
But despite the pushback from the fans, Netflix has persisted with its decision and greenlit two more seasons for The Witcher, and the filming for the fourth one began not very long ago. And the new leak from the sets has given fans how Hemsworth’s Witcher would appear in the show, which has failed to impress fans of the series.
Fans Are Disappointed by Witcher’s Look From the Upcoming Season
Liam Hemsworth | Credit: Late Night with Seth Meyers
It’s important to note that in the leaked set image,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Mother’s Day means a lot of things — and for many, it means a chance to grab some wire hangers and rekindle a love for the 1981 camp extravaganza “Mommie Dearest.” Starring Oscar winner Faye Dunaway as Oscar winner Joan Crawford, the movie adaptation of a memory by Crawford’s adopted daughter, Christina, was intended to be a serious drama. An awards-bait biopic. Anne Bancroft was attached, initially!
But things went awry, as they always do in the making of a camp classic. And while we wait for Dunaway to address the movie anew in the upcoming “Faye” documentary about her life and career premiering at Cannes, we have A. Ashley Hoff’s making-of book “With Love, Mommie Dearest: The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic” to tide us over.
One of the most remarkable things Hoff uncovered in his voluminous research is just how enthralled everyone was by Dunaway’s...
But things went awry, as they always do in the making of a camp classic. And while we wait for Dunaway to address the movie anew in the upcoming “Faye” documentary about her life and career premiering at Cannes, we have A. Ashley Hoff’s making-of book “With Love, Mommie Dearest: The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic” to tide us over.
One of the most remarkable things Hoff uncovered in his voluminous research is just how enthralled everyone was by Dunaway’s...
- 5/8/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
Spoiler Alert: This story discusses plot elements from “The Idea of You,” which is now streaming on Prime Video.
“Don’t you miss those bombastic, blown out pop choruses of the 2010s?” asks Savan Kotecha, the executive producer behind the music of August Moon — the fictional boy band at the center of “The Idea of You,” a new romance film on Prime Video based on a novel by Robinne Lee.
Nicholas Galitzine plays Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, who falls in love with an older woman and single mother Solène (Anne Hathaway) after she brings her daughter to the group’s meet-and-greet at Coachella.
Galitzine first showed signs of vocal prowess when he played Prince Charming opposite Camila Cabello in the 2021 movie musical remake of “Cinderella.” But on “The Idea of You,” Galitzine pushes his boundaries, undergoing boy band bootcamp: lessons from Eric Vetro, vocal coach to Ariana Grande,...
“Don’t you miss those bombastic, blown out pop choruses of the 2010s?” asks Savan Kotecha, the executive producer behind the music of August Moon — the fictional boy band at the center of “The Idea of You,” a new romance film on Prime Video based on a novel by Robinne Lee.
Nicholas Galitzine plays Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, who falls in love with an older woman and single mother Solène (Anne Hathaway) after she brings her daughter to the group’s meet-and-greet at Coachella.
Galitzine first showed signs of vocal prowess when he played Prince Charming opposite Camila Cabello in the 2021 movie musical remake of “Cinderella.” But on “The Idea of You,” Galitzine pushes his boundaries, undergoing boy band bootcamp: lessons from Eric Vetro, vocal coach to Ariana Grande,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Thania Garcia
- Variety Film + TV
Boy Band Bootcamp whipped Nicholas Galitzine into shape to become Hayes Campbell, frontman of the fictional band August Moon in The Idea of You. The group serves as a launching pad for his whirlwind romance with Anne Hathaway’s Solène in Michael Showalter’s film, now streaming on Prime Video. The group’s backstory isn’t too far off from the tried and true narratives of real-life boy bands — executives hosting trainee camps and talent show auditions that tell hopeful solo artists: “We’ll make your dreams come true, but...
- 5/3/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
General Hospital fans tuned into Thursday’s (May 2) episode may have noticed something a little different about Aiden Webber; well, that’s because a brand new actor has taken over the role. Tristan Riggs, whose credits include Walker and True Lies, has taken over from Enzo De Angelis as Elizabeth Webber’s (Rebecca Herbst) son, Aiden. He made his first appearance in Thursday’s episode, and according to Soap Opera Digest, he will be playing Aiden moving forward in a permanent recasting. Aiden was born on-screen on July 19, 2010, as the son of Elizabeth and Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson). Seven actors have previously portrayed the character, including twins Adrian & Brett Ritter (2010-11) and Maximo & Finbar (2011), Titus Jackson (2011-12), Jason David, and De Angelis (2021-24). Riggs marks the eighth actor to take on the role. The switch comes after Aiden recently came out as gay to his mom. Riggs will inherit a...
- 5/3/2024
- TV Insider
General Hospital spoilers and updates tease explosive May sweeps, with Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) continuing spiral, a new chapter, a death at a wedding and a teen caught in the crossfire!
Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) begins a new chapter, someone dies at Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase’s (Josh Swickard) wedding, and Danny Morgan’s (Asher Antonyzyn) caught in the crossfire!
General Hospital Spoilers – Sonny Corinthos’ Continuing Spiral
Ava Jerome (Maura West) and Sonny share a tumultuous past, despite the fact that their intimate encounter resulted in the birth of their daughter, they have seldom agreed on anything.
Throughout the years, Ava has caused numerous troubles for Sonny’s family, such as tampering with Morgan Corinthos’ (Bryan Craig) medication, which tragically led to his demise.
Therefore, it came as quite a surprise when Sonny decided to bring Ava and Avery Corinthos-Jerome (Ava and Grace Scarola) under...
Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) begins a new chapter, someone dies at Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase’s (Josh Swickard) wedding, and Danny Morgan’s (Asher Antonyzyn) caught in the crossfire!
General Hospital Spoilers – Sonny Corinthos’ Continuing Spiral
Ava Jerome (Maura West) and Sonny share a tumultuous past, despite the fact that their intimate encounter resulted in the birth of their daughter, they have seldom agreed on anything.
Throughout the years, Ava has caused numerous troubles for Sonny’s family, such as tampering with Morgan Corinthos’ (Bryan Craig) medication, which tragically led to his demise.
Therefore, it came as quite a surprise when Sonny decided to bring Ava and Avery Corinthos-Jerome (Ava and Grace Scarola) under...
- 5/2/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
“Guys, please watch this insane ad I got on TikTok,” the caption of a viral thread on X (formerly Twitter) read last month. The thread, which has more than 20 million views, contains clips from a film titled Forbidden Desires: Alpha’s Love, about a college professor named Adrian who falls in love with his student, who also happens to be his stepsister. Also, Professor Adrian is a millionaire. And a werewolf.
The plot begs a number of questions: Why does a werewolf millionaire need to hold a salaried job as an academic,...
The plot begs a number of questions: Why does a werewolf millionaire need to hold a salaried job as an academic,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ej Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
“Satan is his father and his name is Adrian!” shouts the coven leader Roman Castevet at the end of 1968’s. Rosemary’s Baby. “He shall overthrow the mighty and lay waste their temples. He shall redeem the despised and wreak vengeance in the name of the burned and the tortured.”
Even when making allowances for Roman’s (Sidney Blackmer) understandable delight at seeing his plan come to fruition, that’s a lot of expectation to put on a newborn, no matter who his father might be. Unfortunately, the sequels chronicling Adrian’s rise to power didn’t quite live up to those expectations. Neither the 1976 TV movie Look What’s Happened to Rosemary’s Baby, in which Patty Duke subs in for Mia Farrow, nor original author Ira Levin’s follow-up book Son of Rosemary (1997) manages to deliver what Roman promised.
But for the next film branching out of Rosemary’s Baby,...
Even when making allowances for Roman’s (Sidney Blackmer) understandable delight at seeing his plan come to fruition, that’s a lot of expectation to put on a newborn, no matter who his father might be. Unfortunately, the sequels chronicling Adrian’s rise to power didn’t quite live up to those expectations. Neither the 1976 TV movie Look What’s Happened to Rosemary’s Baby, in which Patty Duke subs in for Mia Farrow, nor original author Ira Levin’s follow-up book Son of Rosemary (1997) manages to deliver what Roman promised.
But for the next film branching out of Rosemary’s Baby,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
From left: Dev Patel, Vipin Sharma in Monkey ManPhoto: Universal Studios
Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped and...
Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped and...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ian Spelling
- avclub.com
Get ready to taste it all over again. James Gunn took to Instagram over the weekend to confirm that Peacemaker season 2 is now filming its first episode, which he later clarified was a Saturday “pre-shoot.“
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Just like the first season, James Gunn has written every episode of Peacemaker season 2, but he won’t be able to direct as many this time around as he’s in the midst of directing Superman. “Yes, I’ve written all the episodes; but, no, in the interest of getting the show out there I won’t be able to direct them all (only some),” Gunn said last month. He added that that will be “three other great directors joining me for the season.“
Related Peacemaker season two takes place after 2025’s Superman; Gunn says S1 not canon
Gunn has also stated that...
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Just like the first season, James Gunn has written every episode of Peacemaker season 2, but he won’t be able to direct as many this time around as he’s in the midst of directing Superman. “Yes, I’ve written all the episodes; but, no, in the interest of getting the show out there I won’t be able to direct them all (only some),” Gunn said last month. He added that that will be “three other great directors joining me for the season.“
Related Peacemaker season two takes place after 2025’s Superman; Gunn says S1 not canon
Gunn has also stated that...
- 4/15/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
In the ever-evolving world of social media, where trends come and go, one name is making waves and capturing the hearts of millions – Leah Halton. This 23-year-old Australian beauty is on a mission to break the record for the most-liked video on TikTok, and she’s well on her way to achieving that feat.
Who is Leah Halton?
Leah Halton, known by her TikTok handle @looooooooch (pronounced “looch”), is a lifestyle and fitness influencer from Melbourne, Australia. She first gained recognition for her captivating content on YouTube, where she amassed over 1.23 million subscribers by sharing glimpses of her life as a model and her daily adventures with her boyfriend, Adrian.
However, it was on TikTok that Leah Halton truly found her stride, quickly becoming a viral sensation with her effortlessly charming lip-sync videos and relatable personality. With a staggering 6.8 million followers on the TikTok platform, her content consistently racks up...
Who is Leah Halton?
Leah Halton, known by her TikTok handle @looooooooch (pronounced “looch”), is a lifestyle and fitness influencer from Melbourne, Australia. She first gained recognition for her captivating content on YouTube, where she amassed over 1.23 million subscribers by sharing glimpses of her life as a model and her daily adventures with her boyfriend, Adrian.
However, it was on TikTok that Leah Halton truly found her stride, quickly becoming a viral sensation with her effortlessly charming lip-sync videos and relatable personality. With a staggering 6.8 million followers on the TikTok platform, her content consistently racks up...
- 4/15/2024
- by News From 360
- NewsFrom360.in
These days it seems like everyone is on TikTok or has a YouTube channel. Simply talking to a camera and posting the video online will get you likes and follows and can also be your ticket to being an internet celebrity, which may or may not be a good thing. Far too many people are willing to do whatever it takes for online fame. There have been countless internet challenges leading people to film themselves doing all sorts of outrageous things, sometimes resulting in injury or death. In the age of internet culture, people have no shame and no fear, especially if it will make them famous.
In Epic Pictures’ Ghost Game, not too long after meeting on a dating app, deciding they were compatible and moving in together, Vin (Zaen Haidar) discovers his new girlfriend, Laura (Kia Dorsey), has been secretly breaking into houses at night to play the Ghost Game internet challenge.
In Epic Pictures’ Ghost Game, not too long after meeting on a dating app, deciding they were compatible and moving in together, Vin (Zaen Haidar) discovers his new girlfriend, Laura (Kia Dorsey), has been secretly breaking into houses at night to play the Ghost Game internet challenge.
- 4/8/2024
- by Michelle Swope
- bloody-disgusting.com
Adrian Schiller, who played cunning villain Aethelhelm on Netflix’s The Last Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 60, our sister site Deadline reports.
“It is with the heaviest and saddest hearts that we announce the death of our beloved client, Adrian Schiller, on Wednesday April 3,” his agent Amanda Evans said in a statement. “He has died far too soon, and we, his family and close friends are devastated by the loss… Adrian enjoyed a varied and successful career across all media. Our deepest condolences go to his family, who ask for privacy at this most difficult of times.
“It is with the heaviest and saddest hearts that we announce the death of our beloved client, Adrian Schiller, on Wednesday April 3,” his agent Amanda Evans said in a statement. “He has died far too soon, and we, his family and close friends are devastated by the loss… Adrian enjoyed a varied and successful career across all media. Our deepest condolences go to his family, who ask for privacy at this most difficult of times.
- 4/6/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Adrian Schiller, who played Aethelhelm in the Netflix historical series The Last Kingdom, died Wedneday at 60-years-old. No details on location or cause has been revealed.
In a statement, agent Amanda Evans confirmed his death. “It is with the heaviest and saddest hearts that we announce the death of our beloved client, Adrian Schiller, on Wednesday April 3. He has died far too soon, and we, his family and close friends are devastated by the loss.” She termed his death “sudden and unexpected.”
She characterized him as “A prodigiously talented actor, he had just returned from Sydney, where he had been appearing in the Lehman Trilogy and was looking forward to continuing the international tour in San Francisco.” Evans added that “Adrian enjoyed a varied and successful career across all media. Our deepest condolences go to his family, who ask for privacy at this most difficult of times.”
Among Schiller’s...
In a statement, agent Amanda Evans confirmed his death. “It is with the heaviest and saddest hearts that we announce the death of our beloved client, Adrian Schiller, on Wednesday April 3. He has died far too soon, and we, his family and close friends are devastated by the loss.” She termed his death “sudden and unexpected.”
She characterized him as “A prodigiously talented actor, he had just returned from Sydney, where he had been appearing in the Lehman Trilogy and was looking forward to continuing the international tour in San Francisco.” Evans added that “Adrian enjoyed a varied and successful career across all media. Our deepest condolences go to his family, who ask for privacy at this most difficult of times.”
Among Schiller’s...
- 4/6/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
British actor Adrian Schiller, perhaps best known for playing Mr. Penge on the PBS period drama Victoria and Aethelhelm on Netflix’s The Last Kingdom, has died. He was 60. Schiller’s representatives, Scott Marshall Partners, confirmed the passing, revealing he died “sudden and unexpected” on Wednesday, April 3. “He has died far too soon, and we, his family and close friends are devastated by the loss,” the statement continued, per The Independent. “A prodigiously talented actor, he had just returned from Sydney, where he had been appearing in The Lehman Trilogy and was looking forward to continuing the international tour in San Francisco.” Schiller’s sister, Ginny, also confirmed the passing in a message shared on the actor’s X (formerly Twitter) account. “Dear all. This is Ginny. I’m so sorry to let you all know that our beloved brother Adrian died suddenly at home yesterday,” she wrote, Thursday, April...
- 4/4/2024
- TV Insider
Good Morning America meteorologist Ginger Zee shared a scary incident that occurred during an assignment in Oakland, California.
The 43-year-old TV personality was recently on the West Coast for work, but her day was turned upside-down during a quick trip to grab something to eat and use the bathroom.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday morning, Ginger shared a photo of the aftermath following a theft in her car.
The glass was smashed and covered the backseat and the floor in the vehicle, and her personal belongings were scattered in the mess.
In the photo’s caption, Ginger explained what happened during the “smash & grab.”
“Smash & grab was Not what we had on our bingo card … that’s for sure,” Ginger began, noting that she and her crew, thankfully, were safe, adding that the stolen items were replaceable.
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The 43-year-old TV personality was recently on the West Coast for work, but her day was turned upside-down during a quick trip to grab something to eat and use the bathroom.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday morning, Ginger shared a photo of the aftermath following a theft in her car.
The glass was smashed and covered the backseat and the floor in the vehicle, and her personal belongings were scattered in the mess.
In the photo’s caption, Ginger explained what happened during the “smash & grab.”
“Smash & grab was Not what we had on our bingo card … that’s for sure,” Ginger began, noting that she and her crew, thankfully, were safe, adding that the stolen items were replaceable.
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- 4/3/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Tool drummer Danny Carey, and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, performing under the moniker Beat, will celebrate King Crimson on a Fall 2024 North American tour.
The extensive trek kicks off September 12th in San Jose, California, and runs through November 8th in Las Vegas. In between, they’ll play shows in Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, Toronto, Nashville, Minneapolis, and beyond.
Get Beat Tickets Here
An artist ticket pre-sale is already under way using the code Beattour, and general ticket sales start Friday (April 5th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The tour will see the all-star ensemble — guided by King Crimson members Belew and Levin — reinterpret three of the band’s ’80s albums: Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair.
The extensive trek kicks off September 12th in San Jose, California, and runs through November 8th in Las Vegas. In between, they’ll play shows in Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, Toronto, Nashville, Minneapolis, and beyond.
Get Beat Tickets Here
An artist ticket pre-sale is already under way using the code Beattour, and general ticket sales start Friday (April 5th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The tour will see the all-star ensemble — guided by King Crimson members Belew and Levin — reinterpret three of the band’s ’80s albums: Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair.
- 4/2/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
King Crimson’s beloved Eighties albums Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair will be brought back to life in the fall on a special tour featuring guitarist Steve Vai, Tool drummer Danny Carey, Crimson singer/guitarist Adrian Belew, and Crimson bassist Tony Levin. The Beat tour kicks off September 12 in San Jose, California, and wraps up November 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ticket sales begin April 5.
Crimson founder Robert Fripp reanimated King Crimson in 1981 after a seven-year hiatus. The only member from the Seventies version he brought back into...
Crimson founder Robert Fripp reanimated King Crimson in 1981 after a seven-year hiatus. The only member from the Seventies version he brought back into...
- 4/1/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Ginger Zee admits that keeping a journal isn’t her thing, so the Good Morning America meteorologist has found another way to express her gratitude.
Anyone who follows Ginger on social media knows she likes sharing tips and tricks with millions of fans and followers.
Such was the case on Friday when Ginger shared the unique habit she has employed to remind herself to be thankful.
Ginger posted a photo and a video on her Instagram feed while in the shower, explaining how she starts every day by appreciating the good in her life.
The first slide was a photo of the glass in Ginger’s shower, covered in her writing and artwork, featuring the initials of her sons, Miles and Adrian, and two footprints inside a heart shape.
Ginger’s second slide was a video featuring her drawing on the shower glass, showing how she came up with the...
Anyone who follows Ginger on social media knows she likes sharing tips and tricks with millions of fans and followers.
Such was the case on Friday when Ginger shared the unique habit she has employed to remind herself to be thankful.
Ginger posted a photo and a video on her Instagram feed while in the shower, explaining how she starts every day by appreciating the good in her life.
The first slide was a photo of the glass in Ginger’s shower, covered in her writing and artwork, featuring the initials of her sons, Miles and Adrian, and two footprints inside a heart shape.
Ginger’s second slide was a video featuring her drawing on the shower glass, showing how she came up with the...
- 3/29/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
This article contains spoilers for "Immaculate."
From the late 1960s to the 1970s, religious horror cinema reigned. Free of the censorious Hays Code, Hollywood could be transgressive again. Americans were generally more Christian 50 years ago than they are today, so scary movies where the horror literally comes from the Devil? Those struck right at the heart of the public.
"Immaculate" is the new convent-set horror film directed by Michael Mohan and starring Sydney Sweeney as the Messiah-bearing Sister Cecilia. It's also a throwback to those mid-20th-century religious horror movies. Yes, "Immaculate" takes narrative beats Dario Argento's witchy giallo "Suspiria" too (though with much earthier lighting) — an innocent American girl flies to Europe and discovers a sinister plot at the communal house she stays in and must narrowly run/fight her way out. As for what that conspiracy is though? "Immaculate" takes more after 1968's "Rosemary's Baby." Mohan thinks so,...
From the late 1960s to the 1970s, religious horror cinema reigned. Free of the censorious Hays Code, Hollywood could be transgressive again. Americans were generally more Christian 50 years ago than they are today, so scary movies where the horror literally comes from the Devil? Those struck right at the heart of the public.
"Immaculate" is the new convent-set horror film directed by Michael Mohan and starring Sydney Sweeney as the Messiah-bearing Sister Cecilia. It's also a throwback to those mid-20th-century religious horror movies. Yes, "Immaculate" takes narrative beats Dario Argento's witchy giallo "Suspiria" too (though with much earthier lighting) — an innocent American girl flies to Europe and discovers a sinister plot at the communal house she stays in and must narrowly run/fight her way out. As for what that conspiracy is though? "Immaculate" takes more after 1968's "Rosemary's Baby." Mohan thinks so,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Grant Page, the larger-than-life Australian stunt performer famous for his jaw-dropping work in films including Mad Max, The Man From Hong Kong and Mad Dog Morgan, has died. He was 85.
Page died Thursday when the car he was driving near his home in Kendall on the coast of New South Wales hit a tree, his son Leroy Page told Daily Mail Australia.
Page worked with director Brian Trenchard-Smith on more than a dozen projects, including The Stuntmen (1973), King Fu Killers (1974), The Man From Hong Kong (1973) — where Page fights martial arts expert Jimmy Wang Yu in scenes using knives, cleavers and meat hooks — Deathcheaters (1976), Stunt Rock (1978) and Hospitals Don’t Burn Down! (1978).
And for the documentary Dangerfreaks (1987), Trenchard-Smith filmed Page standing on a ledge outside the perimeter fence on the observation deck of the Empire State Building in New York.
Page “successfully tampered with the laws of physics and probability,” Trenchard-Smith...
Page died Thursday when the car he was driving near his home in Kendall on the coast of New South Wales hit a tree, his son Leroy Page told Daily Mail Australia.
Page worked with director Brian Trenchard-Smith on more than a dozen projects, including The Stuntmen (1973), King Fu Killers (1974), The Man From Hong Kong (1973) — where Page fights martial arts expert Jimmy Wang Yu in scenes using knives, cleavers and meat hooks — Deathcheaters (1976), Stunt Rock (1978) and Hospitals Don’t Burn Down! (1978).
And for the documentary Dangerfreaks (1987), Trenchard-Smith filmed Page standing on a ledge outside the perimeter fence on the observation deck of the Empire State Building in New York.
Page “successfully tampered with the laws of physics and probability,” Trenchard-Smith...
- 3/15/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Prime Video excels at adapting novels, and love will be in the air this spring as the streamer adapts Robinne Lee’s romantic and steamy novel, “The Idea of You.”
Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine will steal the show in this forbidden romance as a 40-year-old newly divorced mom who unexpectedly falls for the 24-year-old lead singer of her daughter’s favorite band. Cue the drama.
Here is everything we know about the upcoming film, including the cast, the spoilers, the release date, and the official trailer.
What is The Idea of You About?
The film was adapted from Robinne Lee’s novel of the same name. The Idea of You begins when 40-year-old Solène takes her teenage daughter to Coachella when her ex-husband bails.
She meets the lead singer of August Moon, Hayes Campbell, quite unexpectedly there, and the two begin to date. Initially, the two explore their worlds...
Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine will steal the show in this forbidden romance as a 40-year-old newly divorced mom who unexpectedly falls for the 24-year-old lead singer of her daughter’s favorite band. Cue the drama.
Here is everything we know about the upcoming film, including the cast, the spoilers, the release date, and the official trailer.
What is The Idea of You About?
The film was adapted from Robinne Lee’s novel of the same name. The Idea of You begins when 40-year-old Solène takes her teenage daughter to Coachella when her ex-husband bails.
She meets the lead singer of August Moon, Hayes Campbell, quite unexpectedly there, and the two begin to date. Initially, the two explore their worlds...
- 3/8/2024
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Former Molinare CEO Steve Milne has joined post-production outfit Cinelab Film & Digital as vice-chairman.
Milne served as Molinare’s chief executive from 2003 to 2010 before returning to the company in 2012 as chairman until 2018.
At Cinelab, Milne will work closely with CEO Adrian Bull on corporate strategy and customer relations. The company is a full-service film laboratory, digital dailies and post-production facility, and has worked on recent features All Of Us Strangers, Poor Things and Society Of The Snow.
In addition to post-production services, Milne also set up his own production outfit British Film Company in 2010. Here, he produced and exec...
Milne served as Molinare’s chief executive from 2003 to 2010 before returning to the company in 2012 as chairman until 2018.
At Cinelab, Milne will work closely with CEO Adrian Bull on corporate strategy and customer relations. The company is a full-service film laboratory, digital dailies and post-production facility, and has worked on recent features All Of Us Strangers, Poor Things and Society Of The Snow.
In addition to post-production services, Milne also set up his own production outfit British Film Company in 2010. Here, he produced and exec...
- 2/27/2024
- ScreenDaily
In the previous episode of Sight Unseen, Tess solved the murder of a young boy named Adrian Temple, whose body was discovered by the river. As she delved deeper into the case, Tess uncovered a financial scam involving the owner of “the 313” restaurant, where Adrian used to work, and those people were responsible for the murder. The fourth episode centers around the murder of Olivia Banks, who worked at a delivery service and was murdered by one of her coworkers. While the investigation unfolds, the episode also explores the personal growth of Detective Tess and her trusted partner, Sunny Patel, from the EyesUp app. Sunny grapples with unresolved issues from her past relationship with her husband, while Tess contemplates joining the police force despite facing numerous challenges along the way.
Spoilers Ahead
Why Did Tess Decide To Solve Olivia’s Murder?
In Sight Unseen episode 4, Tess works on becoming more...
Spoilers Ahead
Why Did Tess Decide To Solve Olivia’s Murder?
In Sight Unseen episode 4, Tess works on becoming more...
- 2/26/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
The producers of “Dancing With the Stars” are responding to the controversial casting of Sean Spicer (Season 28) and Adrian Peterson (Season 32), among others.
“We’re a silly ballroom dance show, we’re teaching people how to cha cha. The country is divided, so half of the people may have one political view and the other half have the other. At the core of it, we always just go for nice, good people,” executive producer Deena Katz told Variety following ABC’s unscripted panel at the Television Critics Association press tour on Saturday.
Katz added that former White House press secretary Spicer became friends with many members of the cast during his time on the show. However, there was a great deal of controversy amid his casting, with former host Tom Bergeron among those expressing disappointment over how the show was being politicized.
“I think everyone needs to, for the two hours you’re watching,...
“We’re a silly ballroom dance show, we’re teaching people how to cha cha. The country is divided, so half of the people may have one political view and the other half have the other. At the core of it, we always just go for nice, good people,” executive producer Deena Katz told Variety following ABC’s unscripted panel at the Television Critics Association press tour on Saturday.
Katz added that former White House press secretary Spicer became friends with many members of the cast during his time on the show. However, there was a great deal of controversy amid his casting, with former host Tom Bergeron among those expressing disappointment over how the show was being politicized.
“I think everyone needs to, for the two hours you’re watching,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
There was a mass elimination at the end of the sixth episode of “America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League,” as a whopping seven acts were cut from the competition. They were: dog act Adrian Stoica & Hurricane, singer Darci Lynne, singing trio Chapel Hart, danger act Grace Good, sand artist Kseniya Simonova, magician Yu Hojin and singer Sheldon Riley. Gold Derby asked fans to vote in our overnight poll for which of these eliminated acts was most robbed, and Adrian Stoica & Hurricane topped the list with 26% support.
Do You agree or disagree with your fellow viewers? Be sure to sound off down in the comments section. Here are the fans’ complete poll results for which contestant was most robbed in “AGT Fantasy League” Week 6:
26% — Adrian Stoica & Hurricane (Team Simon Cowell)
23% — Darci Lynne (Team Heidi Klum)
16% — Chapel Hart (Team Simon)
13% — Grace Good (Team Heidi)
12% — Kseniya Simonova (Team Howie Mandel)
6% — Yu Hojin (Team...
Do You agree or disagree with your fellow viewers? Be sure to sound off down in the comments section. Here are the fans’ complete poll results for which contestant was most robbed in “AGT Fantasy League” Week 6:
26% — Adrian Stoica & Hurricane (Team Simon Cowell)
23% — Darci Lynne (Team Heidi Klum)
16% — Chapel Hart (Team Simon)
13% — Grace Good (Team Heidi)
12% — Kseniya Simonova (Team Howie Mandel)
6% — Yu Hojin (Team...
- 2/7/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The third episode of Sight Unseen left me thoroughly impressed and eagerly anticipating what twists and turns the series has in store. From the moment Adrian Temple’s body was discovered on the riverbanks, I was hooked. The layers of drama, suspense, and mystery woven throughout the episode kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly anticipating each new revelation. What truly struck me was the meticulous unraveling of Adrian Temple’s identity by the detectives. But what really resonated with me was Tess Avery’s personal journey throughout the episode. Her determination to confront her impaired vision head-on and strive for self-reliance was incredibly inspiring. It was heartening to see her gradually come to terms with her condition, accepting it as a part of who she is rather than something to be hidden or ashamed of. I particularly admired how Tess embraced the support of her colleagues, especially Jake,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
The sixth episode of “America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League” aired Monday, February 5 on NBC with the first set of 10 Semi-finalists returning to the big stage to compete alongside the judges. At the end of the episode, three contestants advanced to the Finals round: Musa Motha via Simon Cowell‘s Golden Buzzer, V.Unbeatable via Heidi Klum‘s Golden Buzzer, and Shadow Ace via the audience vote. That meant seven acts were eliminated with no chance of winning the $250,000 grand prize.
Which eliminated act do You think was most robbed in “AGT Fantasy League” Semi-finals 2? As a reminder, the seven also-rans this week were: dog act Adrian Stoica & Hurricane, singing trio Chapel Hart, singer Darci Lynne, danger act Grace Good, sand artist Kseniya Simonova, singer Sheldon Riley and magician Yu Hojin. Vote in our poll below and then defend your choice in the comments section.
See After winning ‘America’s Got Talent,...
Which eliminated act do You think was most robbed in “AGT Fantasy League” Semi-finals 2? As a reminder, the seven also-rans this week were: dog act Adrian Stoica & Hurricane, singing trio Chapel Hart, singer Darci Lynne, danger act Grace Good, sand artist Kseniya Simonova, singer Sheldon Riley and magician Yu Hojin. Vote in our poll below and then defend your choice in the comments section.
See After winning ‘America’s Got Talent,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Ginger Zee shared a throwback photo to play along with a fun trend on social media.
It might be hard to envision the Good Morning America personality with a “big” belly, but she posted proof that, at one point, she did have one.
Taking to Instagram over the weekend, Ginger had some fun with a template in her Instagram Stories, uploading a flashback photo from one of her pregnancies.
The template asks Instagram user to add a photo of themselves to pay tribute to their “big” bellies.
The 43-year-old meteorologist uploaded her photo, which depicted her casually brushing her teeth while showing off her pregnancy belly.
She lifted her orange t-shirt in the bathroom selfie to reveal her large baby bump as she smiled at the mirror.
Ginger Zee shows off her baby bump to play along with a throwback trend
The caption above Ginger’s pic read, “It’s worth remembering your big belly.
It might be hard to envision the Good Morning America personality with a “big” belly, but she posted proof that, at one point, she did have one.
Taking to Instagram over the weekend, Ginger had some fun with a template in her Instagram Stories, uploading a flashback photo from one of her pregnancies.
The template asks Instagram user to add a photo of themselves to pay tribute to their “big” bellies.
The 43-year-old meteorologist uploaded her photo, which depicted her casually brushing her teeth while showing off her pregnancy belly.
She lifted her orange t-shirt in the bathroom selfie to reveal her large baby bump as she smiled at the mirror.
Ginger Zee shows off her baby bump to play along with a throwback trend
The caption above Ginger’s pic read, “It’s worth remembering your big belly.
- 2/5/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
It's been almost 50 years since "Rocky" first arrived in 1976, and in that time the franchise has changed dramatically. The "Rocky" saga has now grown beyond original star Sylvester Stallone, with Michael B. Jordan's "Creed III" barely mentioning the man who birthed the now legendary film series. Whatever you think about that, everyone can surely recognize the staying power of the "Rocky" movies, which have formed part of our pop cultural history for the better part of a half century.
None of this could have happened without the first entry in the saga, of course. "Rocky" introduced the world to the scrappy Southpaw from South Philly, who led a film that was remarkable for its realism and affecting performances. Much of that was down to Stallone who, having written the script during a particularly challenging time in his personal life, insisted on starring in the film, only to wow audiences...
None of this could have happened without the first entry in the saga, of course. "Rocky" introduced the world to the scrappy Southpaw from South Philly, who led a film that was remarkable for its realism and affecting performances. Much of that was down to Stallone who, having written the script during a particularly challenging time in his personal life, insisted on starring in the film, only to wow audiences...
- 2/3/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
I thought Lifetime Network was trying to head in a different direction after Dying in Plain Sight, which dealt with something as severe as atypical anorexia. But My Husband’s Seven Wives, their latest, seems like business as usual for the network, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, the timelessness of My Husband’s Seven Wives is a bit too in your face, which, I suppose, is the whole point. It’s not that the movie ends with any kind of ambiguity, but in case you have some doubts after watching it, I’m here to help. In typical Lifetime thriller style, a young woman gets randomly kidnapped right after finishing a run on a dark, gloomy evening. Neither the woman nor us get to see the kidnapper, unsurprisingly.
Spoilers Ahead
Who’s Maggie, And Why Is She Sad?
Maggie is the woman who would get kidnapped eventually,...
Spoilers Ahead
Who’s Maggie, And Why Is She Sad?
Maggie is the woman who would get kidnapped eventually,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
“AGT: Fantasy League” continued on January 22 with the fourth set of 10 performances in “Qualifiers 4.” The new spin-off series marks the return of former judge Mel B as she joins Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel in a head-to-head competition to mentor an all star ‘AGT’ act through the season to victory. Terry Crews is back once again for hosting duties.
Over eight weeks of shows, the judges’ Dream Teams of 10 will be narrowed down until only one stands as the newest AGT champion and takes home the $250,000 cash prize. That act will also give their mentor the first coach’s win in AGT history. In the four qualifiers, 10 acts perform with one receiving the week’s Golden Buzzer and five others advancing to the next round based on an audience vote.
In “Qualifiers 1” on January 1, Mel gave her Golden Buzzer to the roller skating siblings Billy and Emily England...
Over eight weeks of shows, the judges’ Dream Teams of 10 will be narrowed down until only one stands as the newest AGT champion and takes home the $250,000 cash prize. That act will also give their mentor the first coach’s win in AGT history. In the four qualifiers, 10 acts perform with one receiving the week’s Golden Buzzer and five others advancing to the next round based on an audience vote.
In “Qualifiers 1” on January 1, Mel gave her Golden Buzzer to the roller skating siblings Billy and Emily England...
- 1/23/2024
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
“AGT: Fantasy League” continued on January 15 with the third set of 10 performances in “Qualifiers 3.” The new spin-off series marks the return of former judge Mel B as she joins Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel in a head-to-head competition to mentor an all star ‘AGT’ act through the season to victory. Terry Crews is back once again for hosting duties.
Over eight weeks of shows, the judges’ Dream Teams of 10 will be narrowed down until only one stands as the newest AGT champion and takes home the $250,000 cash prize. That act will also give their mentor the first coach’s win in AGT history. In the four qualifiers, 10 acts perform with one receiving the week’s Golden Buzzer and five others advancing to the next round based on an audience vote.
In “Qualifiers 1” on January 1, Mel gave her Golden Buzzer to the roller skating siblings Billy and Emily England...
Over eight weeks of shows, the judges’ Dream Teams of 10 will be narrowed down until only one stands as the newest AGT champion and takes home the $250,000 cash prize. That act will also give their mentor the first coach’s win in AGT history. In the four qualifiers, 10 acts perform with one receiving the week’s Golden Buzzer and five others advancing to the next round based on an audience vote.
In “Qualifiers 1” on January 1, Mel gave her Golden Buzzer to the roller skating siblings Billy and Emily England...
- 1/16/2024
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Few television characters felt more appropriate to revisit in the covid era than Tony Shalhoub’s Adrian Monk, the brilliant homicide detective who suffered from debilitating obsessive compulsive disorder. Though the original run of “Monk” ended in 2009 long before the pandemic began, the character returned — like TV detectives including Angela Lansbury’s Jessica Fletcher — in a movie titled “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie.” For his encore performance in one of his most beloved roles, Shalhoub could return to the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
According to our current combined odds, Shalhoub ranks just outside our top 10 in 11th place in the Limited/Movie Actor category. Though his movie doesn’t have the buzz like the projects of top contenders Steven Yeun (“Beef”), Jon Hamm (“Fargo”) and Matt Bomer (“Fellow Travelers”), the celebrated actor is already earning awards recognition for his performance, netting a Critics Choice Award nomination last month...
According to our current combined odds, Shalhoub ranks just outside our top 10 in 11th place in the Limited/Movie Actor category. Though his movie doesn’t have the buzz like the projects of top contenders Steven Yeun (“Beef”), Jon Hamm (“Fargo”) and Matt Bomer (“Fellow Travelers”), the celebrated actor is already earning awards recognition for his performance, netting a Critics Choice Award nomination last month...
- 1/9/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
This week sees the launch of Like a Magic Spell, a new podcast which aims to unlock and share the joy of Abba.
Using the popular song-by-song format, host Adrian Stirrup (he/him) and guests deep-dive into how Abba’s songs were created and what the music means to them.
His guests for the first season include Abba superfans, journalists and the host of the Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast, Steve Holden. As well as discussing the emotional heft of Abba’s music, they have fun dissecting the visuals of the promo videos and the sometimes-hilarious YouTube comments under the videos.
The podcast has been deliberately timed to coincide with a big year for Abba fans. 2024 sees the 50th anniversary of Waterloo winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest – the start of their domination of popular music that lasted well into the 1980s.
Arguably, their cultural influence has never been stronger, especially...
Using the popular song-by-song format, host Adrian Stirrup (he/him) and guests deep-dive into how Abba’s songs were created and what the music means to them.
His guests for the first season include Abba superfans, journalists and the host of the Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast, Steve Holden. As well as discussing the emotional heft of Abba’s music, they have fun dissecting the visuals of the promo videos and the sometimes-hilarious YouTube comments under the videos.
The podcast has been deliberately timed to coincide with a big year for Abba fans. 2024 sees the 50th anniversary of Waterloo winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest – the start of their domination of popular music that lasted well into the 1980s.
Arguably, their cultural influence has never been stronger, especially...
- 1/9/2024
- Podnews.net
Chicago – Arguably, the last great movie star was Burt Reynolds. His everyman attraction, his accessibility and of course his box office made Reynolds a compelling force during his peak in the 1970s. The CW Network will show the doc “I Am Burt Reynolds” on December 30th, 2023, directed by Adrian Buitenhuis.
Rating: 4.5/5.0
With a career in Hollywood dating back to the last days of the studio system, 1950s/60s TV westerns, and hanging with the Rat Pack, Burt Reynolds epitomized Hollywood superstardom while never ceasing to be a Florida “good ole boy.” From his beginnings in TV and low budget films, through to his breakout roles in “Deliverance,” and “The Longest Yard, onto the smash hit “Smokey and the Bandit” and box office dominance, “I Am Burt Reynolds” remembers an era and the man who defined it.
’I Am Burt Reynolds,’ Directed by Adrian Buitenhuis
Photo credit: CW Network
As a...
Rating: 4.5/5.0
With a career in Hollywood dating back to the last days of the studio system, 1950s/60s TV westerns, and hanging with the Rat Pack, Burt Reynolds epitomized Hollywood superstardom while never ceasing to be a Florida “good ole boy.” From his beginnings in TV and low budget films, through to his breakout roles in “Deliverance,” and “The Longest Yard, onto the smash hit “Smokey and the Bandit” and box office dominance, “I Am Burt Reynolds” remembers an era and the man who defined it.
’I Am Burt Reynolds,’ Directed by Adrian Buitenhuis
Photo credit: CW Network
As a...
- 12/29/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
John Legend and his partners at Get Lifted Film Co. are bringing some uplift to audiences with their inspiring new HBO documentary Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School.
The film, now streaming on Max, explores an innovative music program at Hill-Freedman World Academy in Philadelphia that pairs students with local musicians who help the kids write, produce, compose and perform original songs. It culminates in the creation of an album recorded by the students that – as HBO puts it – “captures the challenging times they’re living in and the joy that music brings.”
Emmy-winning director Amy Schatz and executive producers Mike Jackson — the Emmy- and Tony-winning co-founder of Get Lifted — and his fellow Get Lifted co-founder Legend join the latest episode of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast to discuss their film. Legend, whose gifts have earned him the rare Egot sweep, tells us...
The film, now streaming on Max, explores an innovative music program at Hill-Freedman World Academy in Philadelphia that pairs students with local musicians who help the kids write, produce, compose and perform original songs. It culminates in the creation of an album recorded by the students that – as HBO puts it – “captures the challenging times they’re living in and the joy that music brings.”
Emmy-winning director Amy Schatz and executive producers Mike Jackson — the Emmy- and Tony-winning co-founder of Get Lifted — and his fellow Get Lifted co-founder Legend join the latest episode of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast to discuss their film. Legend, whose gifts have earned him the rare Egot sweep, tells us...
- 12/19/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
We all make moral decisions when we engage with art, consciously or not. For some, an element of a film’s moral makeup crosses a line and makes it reprehensible. This can be in relation to the fiction of the piece or the real world events that took place surrounding the movie. If you, Dear Reader, have such strong moral convictions and/or are sensitive to taboo topics in your movies, then The Crush is not going to be the ‘90s horror flick for you.
Because The Crush is pure sleaze on the screen and even ickier behind the scenes.
The story alone will likely draw a line in the sand for more than a few potential viewers. Journalist Nick Eliot rents a guest house from a well-to-do family and runs into (almost literally) their 14-year-old daughter, Adrian. Adrian becomes smitten with Nick and his behavior doesn’t exactly discourage...
Because The Crush is pure sleaze on the screen and even ickier behind the scenes.
The story alone will likely draw a line in the sand for more than a few potential viewers. Journalist Nick Eliot rents a guest house from a well-to-do family and runs into (almost literally) their 14-year-old daughter, Adrian. Adrian becomes smitten with Nick and his behavior doesn’t exactly discourage...
- 12/11/2023
- by Drew Dietsch
- bloody-disgusting.com
The episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? covering The Invisible Man (2020) was Written and Narrated by Adam Walton, Edited by Jaime Vasquez, Produced by Andrew Hatfield and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
One of the most recurring trends in Hollywood right now is the horror remake, and for better, or worse, it isn’t gonna disappear (pun intended) anytime soon. David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist remake may have been met with a geyser of pea soup from the mouths of critics and fans alike, but that isn’t slowing the trend down for the foreseeable future. The Halloween franchise has been picked up by Miramax with the intention of creating a TV series, and a possible cinematic universe, and that’s just hot off the heels of Halloween Ends, erm, ending the recent trilogy with somewhat of a whimper. Another classic horror franchise that...
One of the most recurring trends in Hollywood right now is the horror remake, and for better, or worse, it isn’t gonna disappear (pun intended) anytime soon. David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist remake may have been met with a geyser of pea soup from the mouths of critics and fans alike, but that isn’t slowing the trend down for the foreseeable future. The Halloween franchise has been picked up by Miramax with the intention of creating a TV series, and a possible cinematic universe, and that’s just hot off the heels of Halloween Ends, erm, ending the recent trilogy with somewhat of a whimper. Another classic horror franchise that...
- 12/11/2023
- by Adam Walton
- JoBlo.com
Warning: The following contains spoilers for the new Peacock film Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie. Proceed at your own risk!
It’s been 14 years since we saw detective Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) solve his late wife Trudy’s (Melora Hardin) murder and meet her long-lost daughter, Molly (Alona Tal), in the 2009 series finale of USA’s Monk. And three years since we watched him stand six feet from his laptop while Zooming with his former colleagues at the start of the pandemic in the short “Mr. Monk Shelters in Place.” They reunite in-person in the new Peacock film...
It’s been 14 years since we saw detective Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) solve his late wife Trudy’s (Melora Hardin) murder and meet her long-lost daughter, Molly (Alona Tal), in the 2009 series finale of USA’s Monk. And three years since we watched him stand six feet from his laptop while Zooming with his former colleagues at the start of the pandemic in the short “Mr. Monk Shelters in Place.” They reunite in-person in the new Peacock film...
- 12/9/2023
- by Mandi Bierly
- TVLine.com
It's been ten years, but Monk is as entertaining as ever.
Mr. Monk's Last Case let us catch up with our favorite police consultant with Ocd and his friends. Everyone's lives have changed, and they all look older -- and it felt to Monk like they'd all left him behind, leading to a powerful story behind the lighthearted mystery.
[Note: If you are sensitive to discussions of suicide and other serious mental health issues, please be aware that this review will talk extensively about them.]
Although Monk was always primarily a comedy, Monk's backstory was tragic. The original series centered around how he was coping (or not) following his wife's murder, and his Ocd symptoms had gotten out of control after her death.
In this sense, the movie was no different. It balanced some extremely serious stuff with the lighthearted moments we're all used to, and one never overshadowed the other.
View Slideshow: 19 Most Moving Mental Health Stories on TV
Monk's suicidal feelings were handled with sensitivity, respect, and accuracy -- three things that media too...
Mr. Monk's Last Case let us catch up with our favorite police consultant with Ocd and his friends. Everyone's lives have changed, and they all look older -- and it felt to Monk like they'd all left him behind, leading to a powerful story behind the lighthearted mystery.
[Note: If you are sensitive to discussions of suicide and other serious mental health issues, please be aware that this review will talk extensively about them.]
Although Monk was always primarily a comedy, Monk's backstory was tragic. The original series centered around how he was coping (or not) following his wife's murder, and his Ocd symptoms had gotten out of control after her death.
In this sense, the movie was no different. It balanced some extremely serious stuff with the lighthearted moments we're all used to, and one never overshadowed the other.
View Slideshow: 19 Most Moving Mental Health Stories on TV
Monk's suicidal feelings were handled with sensitivity, respect, and accuracy -- three things that media too...
- 12/9/2023
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Culture Creative Entertainment, the nascent talent agency founded by former Abrams Artists Agency agents Brad Rosenfeld, Paul Weitzman and Karen Kirkland, has a new agent.
The company has promoted Adrian Gonzalez to agent.
Gonzalez joined the company as an intern before becoming executive assistant on Kirkland’s desk and then a year later was promoted to a literary coordinator.
It is the latest move for the company, which earlier this year hired Netflix’s Sherley Ibarra as a literary agent.
Rosenfeld and Weitzman, who were previously co-heads of Abrams Artists Agency, which was rebranded to A3 Artists Agency in March 2020, and fellow lit agent Kirkland set up the company in July 2019 and signed the WGA’s new franchise agreement during the standoff between the guild and the Association of Talent Agents, which led to more than 7,000 writers firing their agents.
“We’re ecstatic to promote Adrian. His passion for...
The company has promoted Adrian Gonzalez to agent.
Gonzalez joined the company as an intern before becoming executive assistant on Kirkland’s desk and then a year later was promoted to a literary coordinator.
It is the latest move for the company, which earlier this year hired Netflix’s Sherley Ibarra as a literary agent.
Rosenfeld and Weitzman, who were previously co-heads of Abrams Artists Agency, which was rebranded to A3 Artists Agency in March 2020, and fellow lit agent Kirkland set up the company in July 2019 and signed the WGA’s new franchise agreement during the standoff between the guild and the Association of Talent Agents, which led to more than 7,000 writers firing their agents.
“We’re ecstatic to promote Adrian. His passion for...
- 12/7/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
More than 13 years ago, the world said goodbye to Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) after eight seasons on the USA Network. Monk is a genius detective riddled with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and dozens of phobias. And yet, these very qualities make him such an astute investigator — "It's a gift and a curse." Now, fans get one more sample of Monk's gift with a follow-up movie, "Mr. Monk's Last Case." The film is not a "legacy sequel" as is the trend these days, but a classical post-series TV reunion movie. It's not just the main cast that returns either, but "Monk" co-creators Andy Breckmann and David Hoberman and prolific series director Randy Zisk. The reunion feels complete because of it, since their presence means the storytelling of "Mr. Monk's Last Case" feels like, well, "Monk."
In the series finale, "Mr. Monk and the End," Monk finally solved the murder of his late...
In the series finale, "Mr. Monk and the End," Monk finally solved the murder of his late...
- 12/6/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Sylvester Stallone struggled to get his 1976 film Rocky made. But with an estimated budget of just $1M, the shoot was hanging in the balance. However, by cutting costs, Rocky was a study in film frugality. Much of Rocky Balboa’s wardrobe was plucked from Stallone’s closet, and the shoot was done in a gritty filmmaking style.
Just how did ‘Rocky’ come under budget?
Keeping Rocky‘s budget from going over was forefront in the minds of the film’s producers. Here are some methods director John G. Avildsen consequently used to keep the Sylvester Stallone-penned film under its $1M budget.
Interiors were shot in LA since an entire 28-day shoot in Philadelphia was too pricey, reported Mental Floss. Subsequently, the Rocky crew quietly shot exteriors using a nonunion crew.
Avildsen would drive around Philadelphia in a van with Stallone and a cameramen inside. However, he would spot an interesting location,...
Just how did ‘Rocky’ come under budget?
Keeping Rocky‘s budget from going over was forefront in the minds of the film’s producers. Here are some methods director John G. Avildsen consequently used to keep the Sylvester Stallone-penned film under its $1M budget.
Interiors were shot in LA since an entire 28-day shoot in Philadelphia was too pricey, reported Mental Floss. Subsequently, the Rocky crew quietly shot exteriors using a nonunion crew.
Avildsen would drive around Philadelphia in a van with Stallone and a cameramen inside. However, he would spot an interesting location,...
- 11/23/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
From award-winning writer/director Patrick Rea (I Am LIsa), They Wait In The Dark stars Sarah McGuire (The Stylist) as Amy, a mum fleeing with her son from her abusive partner Judith, encountering something even more terrifying when she seeks refuge in the old farmhouse she grew up in.
They Wait In The Dark features a superb central performances from McGuire, showing unexpected mettle as her situation spirals into hopelessness, and Laurie Catherine Winkel (Father of the Bride) is outstanding as the knife-toting, not to be messed with Judith, who, as Eye for Film says, “strides through this film like one of the great screen villains”.
As with his other genre films I Am Lisa and Enclosure, Rea is proving to be an accomplished horror stylist, eliciting terrific performances from his cast, and wringing maximum suspense from a screenplay that builds up a steady drip of dread, as the characters are plunged deeper into darkness.
They Wait In The Dark features a superb central performances from McGuire, showing unexpected mettle as her situation spirals into hopelessness, and Laurie Catherine Winkel (Father of the Bride) is outstanding as the knife-toting, not to be messed with Judith, who, as Eye for Film says, “strides through this film like one of the great screen villains”.
As with his other genre films I Am Lisa and Enclosure, Rea is proving to be an accomplished horror stylist, eliciting terrific performances from his cast, and wringing maximum suspense from a screenplay that builds up a steady drip of dread, as the characters are plunged deeper into darkness.
- 11/15/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
What’s more dangerous than a teenage girl? Sexualizing one.
The fear of newfound sexual freedom, particularly the libidos of adolescent girls, were interrogated, explored, and — at times — exploited in ’90s-era high school-set psychosexual thrillers. From the age of characters portrayed, actors’ requests for body doubles, or the questionably problematic market for watching real-life teens undress onscreen, the eroticism of teens in the ’90s still has resonance today.
Now, as Todd Haynes’ “May December” shows the lasting psychological effects of the traumatic grooming of a male tween (Charles Melton), and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” charts a sexual awakening from a developing child mind in an adult body (played by Emma Stone), it’s only right to return to the trend of coming-of-age sexuality onscreen, most infamously weaponized by a niche genre trend of thrillers framed by teen female perpetrators.
Sex is back onscreen, but what did overt eroticism look like in films past?...
The fear of newfound sexual freedom, particularly the libidos of adolescent girls, were interrogated, explored, and — at times — exploited in ’90s-era high school-set psychosexual thrillers. From the age of characters portrayed, actors’ requests for body doubles, or the questionably problematic market for watching real-life teens undress onscreen, the eroticism of teens in the ’90s still has resonance today.
Now, as Todd Haynes’ “May December” shows the lasting psychological effects of the traumatic grooming of a male tween (Charles Melton), and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” charts a sexual awakening from a developing child mind in an adult body (played by Emma Stone), it’s only right to return to the trend of coming-of-age sexuality onscreen, most infamously weaponized by a niche genre trend of thrillers framed by teen female perpetrators.
Sex is back onscreen, but what did overt eroticism look like in films past?...
- 10/20/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Burt Young, best known for his riveting portrayal of Paulie in the iconic “Rocky” films, passed away on October 8th in Los Angeles at the age of 83. His passing was confirmed by his devoted daughter, Anne Morea Steingieser.
The actor, originally from Queens, exhibited a rugged charm that landed him roles in more than 160 films and TV shows, from gritty crime dramas like “Chinatown” and “Once Upon a Time in America” to the poignant portrayal of Paulie, the brother of Adrian and Rocky’s loyal friend. This particular role would garner him an Academy Award nomination, showcasing his ability to infuse a tough exterior with a deep-seated vulnerability.
Lee Strasberg, the legendary acting teacher, once described Young as a “library of emotions.” This sentiment perfectly captures the depth and versatility that Burt Young brought to the big screen. Even when he embodied a criminal or thug, Young never settled for one-dimensional characterizations.
The actor, originally from Queens, exhibited a rugged charm that landed him roles in more than 160 films and TV shows, from gritty crime dramas like “Chinatown” and “Once Upon a Time in America” to the poignant portrayal of Paulie, the brother of Adrian and Rocky’s loyal friend. This particular role would garner him an Academy Award nomination, showcasing his ability to infuse a tough exterior with a deep-seated vulnerability.
Lee Strasberg, the legendary acting teacher, once described Young as a “library of emotions.” This sentiment perfectly captures the depth and versatility that Burt Young brought to the big screen. Even when he embodied a criminal or thug, Young never settled for one-dimensional characterizations.
- 10/19/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Actor Burt Young, best known to audiences as Paulie in the :a[Rocky]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/rocky-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} movies, has passed away at the age of 83, it’s been confirmed. Young died on 8 October in Los Angeles, and news of his death came via his daughter, Anne Morea Steingieser.
Young was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the original Rocky, earning a nod for Supporting Actor as Paulie – Rocky’s closest friend and boxing confidante, and the brother of Rocky’s beloved Adrian. He became a staple of the series going forward, returning in every subsequent :a[Rocky sequel]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/rocky-ii-review/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, including 2006’s :a[Rocky Balboa]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/rocky-balboa-review/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} (though the character didn’t appear in the Creed...
Young was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the original Rocky, earning a nod for Supporting Actor as Paulie – Rocky’s closest friend and boxing confidante, and the brother of Rocky’s beloved Adrian. He became a staple of the series going forward, returning in every subsequent :a[Rocky sequel]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/rocky-ii-review/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, including 2006’s :a[Rocky Balboa]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/rocky-balboa-review/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} (though the character didn’t appear in the Creed...
- 10/19/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Burt Young, the gravely-voiced actor who played Sylvester Stallone‘s brother-in-law, Paulie Pennino, in Rocky, has died at 83. Young became beloved by moviegoers for his interpretation of the down-on-his-luck character who helped champion Rocky Balboa’s rise to boxing stardom. The film franchise would total nine installments over almost 50 years, but how many Rocky movies and sequels did Young appear in?
Burt Young played Paulie Pennino alongside Sylvester Stallone in ‘Rocky’ and its sequels
As Paulie Pennino, Burt Young played the devil character sitting atop one of Rocky Balboa‘s shoulders in the original Rocky film, written and starring Sylvester Stallone. His sister Adrian, played by Talia Shire, was the angel, and both pulled him in different directions emotionally.
Paulie had a temper, drank too much, complained often, and was a pain in the neck. However, he was beloved by Rocky, who could see beyond his tough exterior.
However, the...
Burt Young played Paulie Pennino alongside Sylvester Stallone in ‘Rocky’ and its sequels
As Paulie Pennino, Burt Young played the devil character sitting atop one of Rocky Balboa‘s shoulders in the original Rocky film, written and starring Sylvester Stallone. His sister Adrian, played by Talia Shire, was the angel, and both pulled him in different directions emotionally.
Paulie had a temper, drank too much, complained often, and was a pain in the neck. However, he was beloved by Rocky, who could see beyond his tough exterior.
However, the...
- 10/19/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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