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Even 35 years after its short-lived run on ABC, the late Steven Bochco's and William M. Finkelstein's "Cop Rock" is a tough sell. "Cop Rock" was about a group of Los Angeles police officers who traversed the city investigating crimes, arresting perps, and facing the every drama of living in the City of Angels. The cops were played by a talented ensemble that included Anne Bobby, Ronny Cox, James McDaniel, Paul McCrane, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Cch Pounder, and several others.

The odd angle was that "Cop Rock" was also a musical, featuring several new songs — some composed by Randy Newman — in every episode. The cop characters, as well as the criminals, would sing about their pained lives of crime/crimefighting, and occasionally dance. It's a weird idea. "Live-action musical cop series" is an elevator pitch that would be turned down everywhere.

Susan Senk, who spent decades in film publicity and marketing across domestic and international divisions, died on April 5 in New York City. She was 75.

Senk worked on more than 400 film campaigns throughout her career. She started in the music industry before transitioning to film, joining Vestron Video during its early years. She later moved to London, where she became Vice President of Creative Services for Vestron International. Her responsibilities included overseeing the company’s international marketing as it expanded its presence in global markets.

Returning to the United States, she served as Vice President of Publicity and Promotion at Vestron Pictures. There, she led publicity efforts for theatrical releases, including Dirty Dancing in 1987. The film brought in $213 million worldwide and became the highest-grossing independent film at the time of its release.

Senk moved on to Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International, part of Sony Pictures, where she worked as Vice President of International Publicity and Promotion.

Susan Senk, a publicist and marketing executive who worked on more than 400 films during her decades-long career, died April 5th in New York City. She was 75.

A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a former member of the Recording Academy, Senk began her career in the music industry before transitioning into film, where among other things she was part of the original Vestron Video startup team. She went on to serve as Vice President of Creative Services for Vestron International, based out of London, and ultimately became VP of Publicity and Promotion for Vestron Pictures.

She shepherded the release and awards campaigns for all of the company’s theatrically released films, most notably for the surprise sleeper hit “Dirty Dancing” in 1987. A massive hit both in theaters and for its soundtrack, it earned $213 million worldwide, the most of any independent film ever at that time.

Susan Senk, a veteran entertainment publicist and marketing executive who worked on more than 400 film campaigns, died April 5 in Manhattan.

She was a 17½-year heart-transplant survivor.

Senk started out in the music industry before moving into film publicity, where she became a respected figure in both domestic and international markets.

Part of the original startup team at Vestron Video, she later relocated to London as VP of Creative Services for Vestron International, where she oversaw the company’s expansion into overseas markets and directing international marketing for its video releases.

Senk returned to the U.S. where she served as VP of Publicity and Promotion at Vestron Pictures, developing release and awards campaigns for the company’s theatrical titles, including 1987’s “Dirty Dancing,” the highest-grossing independent film of its time with $213 million worldwide.

She went on to serve as VP of International Publicity and Promotion for Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International (Sony) in Los Angeles,...

Susan Senk, an entertainment publicist and marketing executive who worked for Vestron Pictures and Columbia TriStar, has died. She was 75.

Senk died Saturday in Manhattan, a publicist announced. She lived for 17 ½ years after receiving a heart transplant.

Senk, who attended the University of Maryland and Boston University, began her career in the music industry before transitioning to film publicity.

She was part of the original start-up team at Vestron Video in Stamford, Connecticut, before she moved to London as vp creative services for Vestron International. There, she oversaw the company’s expansion into overseas markets and directed international marketing for its video releases.

She returned to the U.S. as vp publicity and promotion at Vestron Pictures to develop release and awards campaigns for its theatrical titles. Those included Dirty Dancing (1987), which became the highest-grossing independent film of its time when it grossed $213 million worldwide and won the Oscar for...

Back in the 20th century, it was very common to see a stand-up comic enter the Hollywood pipeline by starring in their own sitcom based on their acts. Comedians like Bob Newhart, Martin Lawrence, and Roseanne Barr went from performing on small stages around the country to appearing in basically every living room in America thanks to the miracle of television. But when it came to the Latino community, there was a clear lack of representation. That is, until George Lopez arrived on the scene in 2002 with "The George Lopez Show."

Created by Lopez, "The Drew Carey Show" creator Bruce Helford, and "Roseanne" writer Robert Borden,"George Lopez" premiered on March 27, 2002, after the Los Angeles native had tried to make a TV show happen since the early 1990s. He finally achieved his goal when he met Sandra Bullock backstage after a performance at the Brea Improv Comedy Club in 2000. With the award-winning actress' help,...

Patrick Swayze was one of a kind. He’s the only actor I can think of who was as comfortable cutting a rug on the dance floor as demolishing a room full of bad guys with his fists of fury. When he passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2009, we lost an icon who was never really recognized as the legend he is in his time. In the years since many Patrick Swayze movies have become cult favourites, and with a Road House remake recently a hit, we decided now would be a good time to pick the five best Patrick Swayze movies.

Red Dawn (1984)

John Millius’s cold war “what if” thriller goes down in the history books as the first-ever PG-13 movie. It was also Patrick Swayze’s first major leading role, with him best known up to this point for a supporting role in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders.

In sad news for Hollywood and movie fans worldwide, Val Kilmer, the versatile actor known for his memorable roles as Batman, Jim Morrison, and Doc Holliday, reportedly passed away on April 1, 2025, at age 65. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, stated the cause was pneumonia, a devastating complication following his lengthy battle with throat cancer that began in 2014.

As we remember this extraordinary talent, let’s dive into the life of a man who defied Hollywood conventions at every turn. Kilmer wasn’t just another pretty face on the silver screen – he was an enigma wrapped in talent, spirituality, and fierce independence.

Val Kilmer in Willow (1988) | Credits: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 20th Century Studios, Sony Pictures

His career spanned four decades, during which he transformed himself repeatedly, choosing roles that challenged both him and his audiences. Whether you knew him as the cocky Iceman from Top Gun, the Caped Crusader in Batman Forever, or the tuberculosis-ridden...

Let’s just call it what it is: Charlie Sheen has never been one to hold back. And on that fateful day in 2017, he took his unfiltered nature to new heights when he casually trashed his former co-star Jennifer Grey in front of a live audience. We mean, here’s a guy who thinks no filter is the best filter, and frankly, it often lands him in hot water.

When asked about his past leading ladies, Sheen didn’t just rank them; he essentially bulldozed their reputations. His harsh words for Jennifer Grey, famously known for her role in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, were nothing short of vile.

When Charlie Sheen’s brutal honesty crosses the line into insensitivity Jennifer Grey in Wish You Were Here | Credit: Lionsgate

We can’t even begin to fathom the audacity it takes to publicly mock someone’s appearance. This wasn’t a...

Ever since Gilmore Girls debuted on The WB in October 2000, the series has continued to garner a following of devoted fans. The show ran for seven seasons before it concluded in May 2007. Given its popularity, it sparked a four-part Netflix revival that premiered in November 2016. The series follows a single mother named Lorelai and her teenage daughter named Rory. Academically gifted, Rory has dreams of attending Harvard one day, while Lorelai hopes to own her own inn in their quaint town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut.

Known for its quick wit, the show is rife with various eccentric and beloved characters. Their town might be small, but it’s constantly bustling with numerous events and town hall meetings that give the series and Stars Hollow its unique charm. Below is a guide to the show’s main cast and adored characters.

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The Oscar winner for Best Original Song, as predicted by Gold Derby's odds, was "El Mal" from Emilia Pérez. It was written by Camille and Clément Ducol, who also composed the film's score, and the film's director, Jacques Audiard. It's the first Oscar win for all three songwriters. Unfortunately, that meant a 16th loss for Diane Warren, who was nominated for penning "The Journey" from The Six Triple Eight and to date still hasn't won a competitive Oscar.

This year's Oscar race started at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards last fall, and it was a good night for Emilia Pérez, which won Best Music Themed Film, Biopic, or Musical; Best Song — Onscreen Performance (for Zoe Saldaña singing "El Mal"); and Best Score — Feature Film. However, "El Mal" didn't win Best Song - Feature Film. That was Warren for "The Journey," while "Never Too Late" was named the best song from a documentary.

Secret Cinema, sort of under new ownership, will be back this summer with a Grease production taking place in London.

Considering how much it used to dominate some of the UK entertainment website headlines, things have been awfully quiet in the world of Secret Cinema for the last few years. Right up until the pesky pandemic, it was putting on premium priced event screenings of films, surrounded by attractions and such like related to the movie in question. Films such as Back To The Future, The Empire Strikes Back and Dirty Dancing were amongst the higher profile attractions. Over time, the price went up and the pushback grew, but tickets still sold in great numbers.

Covid-19 though changed everything, and a controlling interest in the company was sold. That deal went through in November 2022, with TodayTix Production Holdings Limited taking a 75% controlling stake in Secret Cinema. Since then, very little.

A stage adaptation of The Hunger Games will open in London, with performances beginning October 20 at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre. The production is based on Suzanne Collins’ bestselling novel and its film adaptation.

The play has been adapted by playwright Conor McPherson and will be directed by Matthew Dunster. The venue, a 1,200-seat theater built for this production, is designed to create an immersive experience for audiences.

“I’m thrilled that The Hunger Games is in the hands of gifted playwright Conor McPherson and accomplished director Matthew Dunster,” Collins said. “Conor has done a fantastic adaptation, which is quite unique from the screenplay. And Matthew’s immersive, dynamic staging gives the audience a brand-new way to experience the story.”

Set in a dystopian future, The Hunger Games follows Katniss Everdeen, a teenager forced to compete in a televised battle for survival against other tributes. The novel, released in 2008, led...

May the odds be ever in your favor this October.

The first-ever live stage adaptation of “The Hunger Games” will begin performances on Oct. 20 at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, a brand new 1,200 seat venue situated in the heart of London’s vibrant Canary Wharf.

Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson has adapted the first book from Suzanne Collins’ epic series and the first film from Lionsgate’s iconic film franchise for this live theatrical production. The production will be helmed by renowned director Matthew Dunster.

“The Hunger Games” franchise encompasses four critically-acclaimed novels that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and been translated into 52 languages, as well as a blockbuster film franchise that has grossed more than $3.4 billion at the worldwide box office. Suzanne Collins’ latest “Hunger Games” novel, the eagerly-anticipated “Sunrise on the Reaping,” will be launched by Scholastic on March 18, 2025, and will be adapted into a major motion picture...

Lionsgate’s long-in-the-works The Hunger Games: On Stage has set an October 20 debut at a new 1,200 capacity in-the-round venue: the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre in London’s financial district, Canary Wharf.

As previously announced, Conor McPherson, the 5x Tony nominee behind the plays Girl From the North Country and The Seafarer, adapted the first novel and film of Suzanne Collins’ trilogy The Hunger Games into a straight play. The production is being directed by Matthew Dunster (2:22 – A Ghost Story, Hangmen, The Pillowman).

The Hunger Games: On Stage is produced by Oliver Royds, Tristan Baker & Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Isobel David and Umeda Arts Theater, by arrangement with Lionsgate.

The news comes in the wake of Lionsgate prepping another Hunger Games prequel movie off Collins upcoming Sunrise on the Reaping, which will hit store shelves via Scholastic on March 18, 2025 and will be adapted into a major motion picture event...

80s Action favourite Red Dawn gets a lavish 4K Uhd release from Altitude and we have a copy for you to win.

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An incredible cast – including Patrick Swayze (Roadhouse), C. Thomas Howell (The Outsiders), Charlie Sheen (Platoon), Lea Thompson (Back to the Future), Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing) and Powers Boothe (Southern Comfort) – take up arms against an invading Soviet army in Red Dawn, the superb hit 1980s actioner written a directed by cinematic powerhouse John Milius (Conan the Barbarian), and co-written by Kevin Reynolds (Waterwold).

Hugely entertaining, packed with explosive action set pieces and a line up of A-list actors to die for, this is thrilling, escapist fun of the highest order. The film is released in a 4K Uhd edition with a bonus disc filled with extras, as well as a collectable Steelbook edition and also on Blu-ray.

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Classic Patrick Swayze action movie Road House is kicking butt in the Tubi Top 10. While the film recently received the obligatory remake, with Jake Gyllenhaal stepping into the role previously occupied by the beloved actor, the 1989 original is proving that despite its harsh reviews from critics, the masculine movie can still draw in an audience.

This cult favorite is directed by Rowdy Herrington, and saw Swayze at his charismatic best as bouncer James Dalton, who takes his job at the refurbished Double Deuce roadside bar seriously enough to expand his reach to protecting the small town of Jasper, Missouri against the corrupt businessman Frank Tilghman. With plenty of brutal brawls, sub-plots of redemption, and Swayze’s swagger at an all-time high, the film has continued to be a presence in pop culture for decades - even becoming a running joke in Seth MacFarlane’s Family Guy. Road House!

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‘John Wick,’ ‘A Real Pain,’ and these five other movies are worth your time.

I was browsing Hulu the other day and it’s got some sneaky good movies streaming right now. There’s a great mix of newer movies and older classics—across genres—including the recent Golden Globe Best Picture Nominee “A Real Pain.” I saw the film when it was in theaters, and it deserves all the accolades it’s getting. But beyond the buzzy awards contenders, Hulu’s lineup has some under-the-radar gems, a few modern favorites, and even some all-time greats that are worth rewatching. So, here are my favorite top 7 films streaming on Hulu right now.

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No. 7: ‘Babes’

No. 6: ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’

No. 5: ‘Alien: Romulu’

No. 4: ‘A Real Pain’

No. 3: ‘Poor Things’

No. 2: ‘John Wick’

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To celebrate the release of Red Dawn on 4K Uhd edition, collectable Steelbook edition and Blu-ray available now, we are giving away a 4K Uhd edition!

80s Action favourite Red Dawn gets a lavish 4K Uhd release from Altitude.

An incredible cast – including Patrick Swayze (Roadhouse), C. Thomas Howell (The Outsiders), Charlie Sheen (Platoon), Lea Thompson (Back to the Future), Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing) and Powers Boothe (Southern Comfort) – take up arms against an invading Soviet army in Red Dawn, the superb hit 1980s actioner written a directed by cinematic powerhouse John Milius (Conan the Barbarian), and co-written by Kevin Reynolds (Waterwold).

It is the dawn of World War III. In the western mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.

Hugely entertaining, packed with explosive action set pieces and a line up of A-list actors to die for,...

In 2022, superstar songwriter Diane Warren was presented with an Academy Honorary Award “for her genius, generosity, and passionate commitment to the power of song in film.” But that prestigious honor hardly diminished her desire to take home a trophy for Best Original Song. “I still want the competitive one!” she tells Gold Derby. “My Oscar, he’s very lonely. He sits there by himself. He wants a boyfriend. He needs a friend.”

As the composer of 33 top 10 hits (nine of which topped the Billboard Hot 100); a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee; and the recipient of a Grammy, an Emmy, an Ivor Novello Award, two Golden Globes, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Warren clearly has nothing to prove. But she’s never been shy about the fact that she really wants to win that elusive Oscar, which she calls the “gold standard” of all awards and “the coolest thing in the world.

Pooja Bhatt’s Holiday, which was released on February 10, 2006, featured Dino Morea as a Salsa dancer. Dino Morea’s swan-like grace in the Salsa dancing, done with such precise and yet spontaneous élan, leaves us watching open-mouthed. Subhash K Jha revisits the film, and we hear from Dino Morea about a film he loved, Holiday.

Here’s an actor who has so far been wrongly, badly, or inadequately used. It’s a pleasure beyond measure to watch Dino do his ‘dirty’ dancing accompanied by some truly innovative music(Ranjit Barot) and choreography(Sandeep Soparkar).

For her second directorial venture, Pooja Bhatt has chosen a dream team. All her cast and crew conspire to create a Goan romance with a velvety Valentinian vibrancy. You can’t see Holiday qualifying for an Oscar nomination. But the gawky-chick-meets-graceful-dancer romance keeps a smile alive till the end. And that’s no small mercy!

When Dino,...

Movie Legend: Patrick Swayze was hit by a real log during the filming of a fight sequence in Road House.

Something that filmmakers have been struggling with for over a century now is how to create the best sense of verisimilitude for their audience. The issue, of course, is that one of the easiest ways to create a sense of verisimilitude is to just, you know, actually do the thing that you're filming. Luckily for the safety of animals over the years, filmmakers' desire to have realistic scenes with horses dying eventually led to the creation of an oversight organization dedicated to "No animals were harmed in the making of this film" (you can read the tragic origins of that phrase in an old Movie Legends Revealed here).

That same desire for verisimilitude has led to Tom Cruise's famously doing a lot of stunts in his Mission: Impossible films...

Tony Roberts has sadly passed away.

The film and Broadway star, who played Woody Allen‘s sidekick in the Oscar-winning movie Annie Hall, died on Friday (February 7) at the age of 85 at his home in New York City. His daughter Nicole Burley shared the sad news with The New York Times, revealing that he passed from complications of lung cancer.

Keep reading to find out more…Tony was close friends with Woody, 89, and the two collaborated on six movies and two Broadway plays together.

From Take Her, She’s Mine in 1961 to The Royal Family in 2009, Tony appeared in 23 Broadway shows and was nominated for two Tony awards.

His last acting role was in 2017 when he played Max Kellerman in ABC’s made-for-tv musical remake of Dirty Dancing.

Our thoughts are with Tony Roberts‘ loved ones during this difficult time. Rip.

Tony Roberts, the stage and screen actor best known for his supporting roles in six Woody Allen movies, has died at the age of 85.

Roberts’ daughter confirmed the actor’s death to the New York Times, adding he died at his New York home Friday from complications from lung cancer.

The New York-born son of famed radio announcer Ken Roberts, Tony starred in the Broadway production of Barefoot in the Rain (taking over for the play’s original actor, Robert Redford) before appearing in Allen’s Broadway shows Don’t Drink the Water...

Tony Roberts, who appeared in Woody Allen films including “Annie Hall” while enjoying a long, bountiful career on Broadway, died Friday due to complications of lung cancer. He was 85 years old.

Roberts’ death was confirmed to The New York Times by his daughter, Nicole Burley.

Roberts appeared in six film directed by Woody Allen: “Play It Again, Sam” (1972), “Annie Hall” (1977), “Stardust Memories” (1980), “A Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy” (1982), “Hannah and Her Sisters” (1986) and “Radio Days” (1987).

The actor had a long career on Broadway in which he was twice Tony-nominated: for best actor in a musical in 1968 for “How Now, Dow Jones” and for featured actor in a play in 1969 for Woody Allen’s “Play It Again, Sam.”

Roberts had most recently appeared in the 2017 television film adaptation of “Dirty Dancing.” He had most also appeared on television in a 2010 episode of “Law & Order” in which he played a U.S.

Thirty-eight years after its release, Dirty Dancing continues to be a movie fans rewatch time and again. Between a spin-off movie, as well as a Broadway musical in development, there seems to be a consistent desire for more. There was also a long-awaited sequel announced officially four years ago. While fans wait for more news on it, Dirty Dancing is streaming for free now on Tubi. The film starred Jennifer Grey as Francis "Baby" Houseman and the late Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle. The film focuses on the whirlwind summer romance between Baby and Johnny, giving us the iconic line, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner."...

Heart Eyes oozes with blood and charm. The slasher pic delivers as both a romantic comedy and horror movie, just in time to make Valentine’s Day a little more fun this year. Director Josh Ruben takes cues from Jason Lives and Sleepless in Seattle, making meet-cutes and bloodbaths a damn fine pairing.

The titular killer is here to ruin Valentine’s Day. No lovers are safe. Everyone in Seattle is on edge, including Ally (Olivia Holt) and Jay (Mason Gooding) as they fall for each other—both literally and figuratively. Co-written by Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day), Heart Eyes is a sincere love letter to slashers and rom-coms.

Ruben stages some familiar genre tropes with great enthusiasm, similar to his directorial debut, Werewolves Within. Recently, the filmmaker spoke with Daily Dead about his latest acclaimed film.

[Editor's Note: Minor plot points and scenes are discussed, so if you want to remain entirely spoiler free, feel free to read this after checking out Heart Eyes for yourself. That said, if you've seen the latest trailer / clips,...

With her nomination this year for “The Journey” from the Netflix historical drama The Six Triple Eight, Diane Warren has now contended 16 times at the Oscars, including the last eight years in a row, for Best Original Song. But the veteran artist — who has a Grammy, an Emmy, and two Golden Globes in her trophy case — has yet to score a competitive Oscar. Could this be her year?

Warren does, however, have an Honorary Oscar, which she collected in 2022 for her impressive body of work. That made her the first and currently only songwriter to receive that recognition from the Motion Picture Academy.

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Her 15 previous nominations are as follows:

“Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” from Mannequin (1987)

Lost to: “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing

“Because You Loved Me” from Up Close and Personal (1996)

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Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of February titles. The Tubi February 2025 slate features new Tubi Originals, TV series, and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller and Western titles.

As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive Originals, and nearly 250 live channels.

You can watch the Tubi February 2025 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.

You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for A Real Pain.

After seeing Culkin's standout performance in A Real Pain, his current frontrunner status for the 2025 Best Supporting Actor Oscar makes a lot of sense. Despite his supporting role, Culkin leads the cast of A Real Pain alongside Will Sharpe (The White Lotus), Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing), Kurt Egyiawan (The Agency), and Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network), who also wrote and directed the film. After his win at the 2025 Golden Globes, Kieran Culkin has emerged as the frontrunner in the Best Supporting Actor race at the 2025 Oscars.

Now that A Real Pain is streaming on Hulu, it's easy to understand for viewers just watching it for the first time why Culkin is the frontrunner for the Supporting Actor Oscar based on his performance. The 2025 Golden Globe results provide a strong indication of how several 2025 Oscars races will shape up, including Culkin's surprise win over...

There's no doubt that the action genre reigned supreme in the 1980s, and helped make stars out of folks like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Swarzengger. Franchises like Rocky, Rambo, and Conan were all the rage as the decade gave birth to new ones such as Terminator and Predator. Flying under the radar of all of these was Patrick Swayze, who was carving out his own niche as a versatile actor that was more than just muscle. The Outsiders and Dirty Dancing showed he could do more than just fight, and aside from Ghost, it's perhaps the 1989 film Road House that he's most remembered for, and now, after being unavailable to stream for a minute, you can relive all the action for free next month.

Per Tubi, director Rowdy Herrington's Road House will premiere on the free streaming service on Feb. 1, giving you the chance to see one of Swayze...

Julia Stiles makes her directorial debut with Wish You Were Here, which hits limited theaters in 2025 before an anticipated digital and streaming release. The romance movie stars Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan) and Mena Massoud (Aladdin) as Charlotte and Adam, an artistic pair who connect in a unique way after a one-night stand. Wish You Were Here, based on the novel of the same name by author Renee Carlino, features additional talent like Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing) and Kelsey Grammer (Frasier).

Wish You Were Here follows artist Charlotte (Fuhrman) as she begins a fling with Adam (Massoud), only to be heartbroken when he suddenly cuts contact. Charlotte eventually discovers that Adam has a terminal illness, and as the two reconnect, she attempts to help him get the most out of his final days. Stiles doubles as director and screenwriter of Wish You Were Here, adapting Carlino's contemporary romance novel to the...

From Method actors taking things way too far to divas clashing over everything from screen time to coffee preferences, these co-star feuds are the stuff of Hollywood legend. We’re talking real punches thrown during fight scenes and some shade-throwing that’s so epic it deserves its own Oscar category.

Blake Lively and Leighton Meester in a still from Gossip Girl (2007-2012) | Credits: Warner Bros. Television, Alloy Entertainment, College Hill Pictures, Inc., CBS Television Studios, Fake Empire

So, grab your popcorn and get comfortable, because we’re about to spill some piping hot tea about 30 pairs of co-stars who proved that sometimes the best acting happens when the cameras stop rolling – like pretending you don’t want to strangle your scene partner!

1. Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City) Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall in a still from Sex and the City (1998-2004) | Credits: Darren Star Productions,...

This one goes out to all those who were children in the early aughts convinced that Spy Kids was the pinnacle of cinema. Your loyalty has been rewarded! Robert Rodriguez's beloved action comedy has been added to the National Film Registry. On Monday, the Library of Congress announced the...

Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg’s latest project A Real Pain, which he wrote, directed, and starred in, very nearly had the current “Doctor” from Doctor Who in a significant role in the film. Per Collider, the Now You See Me star almost nabbed the Fifteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa to play the role of a Rwandan Genocide survivor in the movie.

In A Real Pain, Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin (Succession) play cousins David and Benji Kaplan, who don’t have much in common but decide to journey to Poland for a Holocaust tour to honor their late grandmother. Eisenberg drew on his own family history for inspiration for the film and included the home where his great-aunt grew up in the movie.

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The National Film Registry stands apart from awards like the Oscars in the way it looks at the big picture. 25 films are chosen each year for preservation based on their historic or artistic value, with a ten-year wait before becoming eligible. Freed from the passing norms of the moment, it can avoid the trap of ignoring "lesser" genres like comedy and horror, something the Oscars has yet to figure out. Its selections -- which include at least some input from the public -- thus tend to be a stronger representation of these movies as an art form, which can take on some amazing and surprising shapes.

2024's crop featured an unusual number of 1980s blockbusters, including the likes of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Beverly Hills Cop and Dirty Dancing. They're notable, not because they're unworthy, and indeed they're not the first commercial films of the 80s to make the list.

Audiences often generate their own assumptions about certain movies before they even watch them, but some movies surpass all expectations and become classics. A troubled production is often an indicator that a movie will end up as a flop, but behind-the-scenes drama doesn't always derail a movie. Classics like The Godfather and Dirty Dancing were almost shut down, and it's a wonder that they ever got finished.

In other cases, audiences can form opinions about a movie before watching it, only for the movie to pack a surprising punch. For example, Titanic was seen as an expensive gamble by a director with no experience making period romances, and Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy was initially derided as an ill-judged attempt to film Tolkien's unfilmable novels. Ultimately, movies shouldn't be judged before people watch them, because some of them can overcome the odds.

Paddington 2 (2017) Not Many People...

After an excellent run with Stephen Nedoroscik, Rylee Arnold can’t wait to be in the ballroom next fall. It’ll be several months before the new cast list comes out, but fans and pros alike are already dreaming about the upcoming Season 34 cast.

Will Rylee’s new boyfriend Walker Lyons take part?

Although he’s not a conventional celebrity, Walker Lyons is widely recognized for his role as a tight end at USC. And dating a wildly popular DWTS pro has only boosted his online presence.

Check out the video Rylee Arnold posted and see what her fans had to say.

Rylee Arnold & Walker Lyons Dance On The Beach Together

DWTS doesn’t typically cast pro dancers’ partners on the show, but they have done it in the past. Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green competed together in Season 30.

Could Rylee Arnold and USC tight end Walker Lyons be...

Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze are forever entrenched in the annals of romance cinema with their roles in Dirty Dancing. However, they would actually couple up a few years earlier in the action thriller Red Dawn in 1984. Grey would recently appear on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast and recount a time they were filming a scene where their characters were supposed to snuggle up in a sleeping bag and become intimate with each other. The chemistry between the two stars in their later provocative hit would resonate with audiences, but their first attempt to make love on screen became so anxiety-induced that Grey said Swayze had started the scene fairly inebriated.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Grey confessed, “We were in this, you know, sleeping bag and he, I guess, was nervous or whatever. And he came into the sleeping bag drunk, and he didn’t know his lines.

After initially starring alongside Patrick Swayze in the 1984 war drama Red Dawn, Jennifer Grey admitted to having no desire to work with Swayze ever again. Having the worst time of her life enduring his pranks and work ethic while sharing the screen for the John Milius’ movie, Grey recalled being hesitant to star alongside him in Dirty Dancing.

Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing | image: Vestron Pictures

Appearing on The View in 2022, Jennifer Grey reflected on her negative experience working with Patrick Swayze in Red Dawn. Thereafter, justifying the reason behind her hesitation to work with Swayze again in Dirty Dancing, Grey recalled how the late actor had convinced her to change her mind after the screen test.

Jennifer Grey refused to work with Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing

Beginning their onscreen collaboration in the 1984 action film Red Dawn, Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze had become the iconic duo of Hollywood.

We are just past the 40th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. It's been now 42 years since the film came out and captivated audiences everywhere. It brought back an iconic Star Trek villain in Khan Noonien Singh and showcased one of the most impressive hero/villain dynamics in franchise history with Khan and James T. Kirk.

The performances of Ricardo Montalban and William Shatner captivated a generation and so much of the modern Star Trek trend follows the model that Wrath of Khan created. Even after 42 years the fans still flock to the film. In many ways, it's the touchtone of Star Trek's creativity.

This is why it was picked, alongside 24 other films, to be added to the National Film Registry for Preservation. The selections for the class of 2024 range from 1895's "Annabelle Serpentine Dance all the way to 2010's The Social Network. And no, the '1895' wasn't a typo.

Actor Julia Stiles makes her directorial debut with romantic comedy Wish You Were Here. Here, have a trailer and a synopsis.

Julia Stiles made her name in hugely popular films like 10 Things I Hate About You, Down To You, Save the Last Dance and The Prince and Me. She went on to star in indie dramas like The Business of Strangers, before starring opposite Matt Damon in the Bourne franchise. In recent years she has appeared in films like Hustlers and, most recently Heather Graham’s Chosen Family. She has also worked on the small screen, starring in Amazon Original comedy series The Lake.

Now? She makes her directorial debut with romantic drama Wish You Were Here.

The cast for the feature includes Isabelle Fuhrman, Mena Massoud, Jimmie Fails, Gabby Kono-Abdy, wirh Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey and Frasier actor Kelsey Grammer.

Stiles directs from a screenplay she co-wrote with Renée Carlino,...

The official trailer for Julia Stiles’ directorial debut, Wish You Were Here, is here!

The story follows Charlotte (Isabelle Fuhrman) as she struggles to find meaning in her seemingly ordinary life. After an unforgettable night with a stranger ends abruptly, Charlotte’s quest for answers takes her on an emotional adventure that leads to a life-changing revelation.

The film features Mena Massoud, Jimmie Fails (The Last Black Man in San Francisco), Gabby Kono-Abdy (Baker’s Dozen),Jennifer Grey, and Kelsey Grammer.

Keep reading to find out more…

The upcoming romantic drama, based on the best-selling novel by Renée Carlino, also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Renée. It hits theaters on January 17, 2025, and will be available on digital platforms starting February 4, 2025. Watch the trailer below!

Wish You Were Here Trailer...

I am starting to question if Lionsgate has an under-the-table deal with Kleenex because, after watching the studio’s Wish You Were Here trailer, I think this movie will make people cry. And not just a little; I’m talking about Niagara Falls, Frankie. Niagara Falls. Wish You Were Here offers an intimate look at Julia Stiles‘s feature directorial debut. In February, the Golden Globe-nominated actress-turned-filmmaker told Deadline she’s “been looking for years for the right story to tell” as a director, and she’s finally found it with an adaptation of Renee Carlino’s best-selling novel of the same name.

Here’s the official synopsis for Wish You Were Here courtesy of Lionsgate:

“Julia Stiles makes her directorial debut in a brilliantly warm and romantic film based on the bestselling novel, Wish You Were Here. Isabelle Fuhrman, Mena Massoud, Jennifer Grey and Kelsey Grammer star in a...

As the year comes to a close, The National Film Preservation Board has announced which 25 films will be entering The Library of Congress this year. Since Congress passed the National Film Preservation Act in 1988, which established the National Film Preservation Board of the Library of Congress, 25 films from a wide range of times and genres are carefully considered each year for entry into the Library of Congress. These films are deemed culturally or historically significant and will be conserved by the Library, which will make them more available to the American public.

This year, the Board has chosen, as they often set out to do, a wide range of films to join the 900 other preserved films of history, from the genre-breaking 1974 horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to David Fincher’s modern masterpiece The Social Network. While additions like the 1953 sci-fi classic Invaders from Mars and the Cohen brothers'...

David Fincher’s movie about how Facebook started and became the mammoth that it is today, starring Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg and Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, has been added to the National Film Registry, and it is no surprise why.

Andrew Garfield and Jesse Eisenberg In The Social Network | Credits: Sony Pictures Entertainment

The Social Network no doubt still holds up as a must-watch, not just for its take on the messy birth of Facebook that ushered in a new era of the internet, but for its sharp commentary on power, ambition, and most importantly the thin line between good and bad. In a world ruled by social media, the film’s themes hit harder than ever, making it a modern classic that still sparks conversations.

Andrew Garfield’s The Social Network is now immortal!

Out of the 2 million films in the Library of Congress, only 900 have made...

Every year, film buffs assemble online to see which 25 movies will be added to the Library of Congress' National Film Registry -- a list that includes titles you'd expect like "The Godfather," "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope," "Thelma & Louise," and "Casablanca." For 2024, the new additions bump the Nfr's total catalog to 900 films, bringing in classics and modern classics alike in a crop of movies spanning decades.

For sci-fi fans, the main attraction this year will likely be "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." The 1982 theatrical sequel is still held up as one of the high watermarks for the entire "Star Trek" franchise, and in the eyes of many fans, its greatest singular achievement. Spock's noble sacrifice in the film has gone down in history alongside the Darth Vader reveal and the "tears in rain" monologue from "Blade Runner" as an all-time iconic sci-fi moment.

25 films join the National Film Registry in 2024 (Photo courtesy of Library of Congress)

The 25 new additions to the Library of Congress National Film Registry include Texas Chainsaw Massacre (the original), Dirty Dancing, Beverly Hills Cop, The Social Network, and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The 2024 honorees represent nearly every genre and were selected for their “cultural, historic, or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage.”

“Films reflect our nation’s history and culture and must be preserved in our national library for generations to come. We’re honored by the responsibility to add 25 diverse new films to the National Film Registry each year as we work to preserve our cultural heritage,” stated Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. “This is a collective effort in the film community to preserve our cinematic heritage, and we are grateful to our partners, including the National Film Preservation Board.”

The 2024 selection...

The Library of Congress is back to share one of the most-anticipated lists of the year: its selection of movies that will be placed in the National Film Registry for preservation.

This year’s collection of movies that the United States National Film Preservation Board has deemed as “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” span from 1895 to 2010, with the public nominating more than 6,700 titles for consideration. Among the highlights are Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Dirty Dancing (1987), Spy Kids (2001), No Country for Old Men (2007), and the newest film added to the registry, David Fincher’s social media drama The Social Network (2010).

“Films reflect our nation’s history and culture and must be preserved in our national library for generations to come. We’re honored by the responsibility to add 25 diverse new films to the National Film Registry each year as we work to preserve our cultural heritage,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement.