The darkness enveloped me, and despite the summer heat outside, the air in the building was cool. I sat in silence, intently focused, anticipating what happened next, but not quite prepared. I tensed up upon seeing the spectral woman directly ahead of me. She silently floated, translucent and seemingly unaware — until at last facing me and lunging with a guttural growl as her face distorted into some horrific entity.
This memory is entirely true; it is a ghost story, but not one that took place in a haunted house. Rather, the setting was a haunted library, projected on screen in a movie theater during one of my many viewings of Ghostbusters.
Released 40 years ago on June 8, 1984 — the same day as Gremlins and three weeks after Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom — Ghostbusters became a pop-culture phenomenon and box office juggernaut. Written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis — inspired by...
This memory is entirely true; it is a ghost story, but not one that took place in a haunted house. Rather, the setting was a haunted library, projected on screen in a movie theater during one of my many viewings of Ghostbusters.
Released 40 years ago on June 8, 1984 — the same day as Gremlins and three weeks after Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom — Ghostbusters became a pop-culture phenomenon and box office juggernaut. Written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis — inspired by...
- 5/24/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Only one episode remains in Season 3 of “Chucky,” and what a bloody road it’s been so far, especially for actor Devon Sawa. The actor has now officially died twice on screen this season, pulling double duty as President James Collins and body double Randall Jenkins.
If you thought Chucky’s ruthless eye-gouging of the President was bloody, this week’s Episode 7 traps Randall Jenkins in an elevator that feels straight out of an iconic horror classic.
Bloody Disgusting spoke with series creator Don Mancini and actor Devon Sawa about that ultra-bloody death sequence and how the actor inspires Mancini’s writing on the series.
Mancini explains, “Devon’s a bit of a muse. Idle Hands and Final Destination is where my Devon Sawa fandom started, like a lot of people; although yours may have started with Casper. I was a bit too old for that. But it’s really...
If you thought Chucky’s ruthless eye-gouging of the President was bloody, this week’s Episode 7 traps Randall Jenkins in an elevator that feels straight out of an iconic horror classic.
Bloody Disgusting spoke with series creator Don Mancini and actor Devon Sawa about that ultra-bloody death sequence and how the actor inspires Mancini’s writing on the series.
Mancini explains, “Devon’s a bit of a muse. Idle Hands and Final Destination is where my Devon Sawa fandom started, like a lot of people; although yours may have started with Casper. I was a bit too old for that. But it’s really...
- 4/25/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
You can’t teach someone to be an artist; as Steven Soderbergh once noted, if you could “we’d all be Stanley Kubrick.” Yet you can teach the craft necessary for artists to express themselves, and in the case of many of the books that follow, you can provide the inspiration necessary to unlock an artist’s best and most exciting ideas. Here are 13 must-read volumes for any aspiring director, books that examine the job from a variety of technical, artistic, and logistical angles. Some are more nuts-and-bolts manuals on how to use the camera, others — the ones written by working directors like Bethany Rooney, Mary Lou Belli, and Ken Kwapis — survival guides for anyone who wants to sustain a career in the industry. Taken together, they provide a comprehensive look at what it takes to direct and arm filmmakers with the tools they need to succeed.
‘John Badham On...
‘John Badham On...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
It’s a fairly big month on Prime Video in March, at least compared to the other streaming service offerings! There are are two major films arriving on Amazon’s streamer. The first is a remake of the Patrick Swayze action classic Road House. Stepping into the late Swayze’s shoes? A crazy-jacked Jake Gyllenhaal, who really seemed to want to go the extra mile for this project.
The other big film coming to Prime Video is Ricky Stanicky, and the plot sounds really fun! It follows three friends who have always blamed their mistakes on an imaginary guy called Ricky Stanicky. When they have to finally introduce people to Stanicky, they decide to hire a washed-up actor (John Cena) to impersonate him. Hilarity ensues, maybe? But if neither of those make your watchlist, there’s also the return of the animated hit series Invincible.
Here’s everything coming to...
The other big film coming to Prime Video is Ricky Stanicky, and the plot sounds really fun! It follows three friends who have always blamed their mistakes on an imaginary guy called Ricky Stanicky. When they have to finally introduce people to Stanicky, they decide to hire a washed-up actor (John Cena) to impersonate him. Hilarity ensues, maybe? But if neither of those make your watchlist, there’s also the return of the animated hit series Invincible.
Here’s everything coming to...
- 3/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Patrick Swayze in 1989's Road House (United Artists) and Jake Gyllenhaal in 2024's Road House (Amazon MGM Studios)Image: The A.V. Club
Got Road House? This month Amazon’s Prime Video has two versions of the action movie: the 1989 original starring Patrick Swayze at peak Swayze-ness and the 2024 Doug Liman...
Got Road House? This month Amazon’s Prime Video has two versions of the action movie: the 1989 original starring Patrick Swayze at peak Swayze-ness and the 2024 Doug Liman...
- 2/28/2024
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
In the early days of January, Universal Pictures closed the first major Hollywood deal of 2024 by pre-emptively purchasing the short story package Long Lost, with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners producing alongside Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon of Genre Pictures, as well as Scott Glassgold of Ground Control Entertainment. Colin Bannon, who previously wrote and directed the 2009 comedy Love Conquers Paul, is on board to write the screenplay adaptation of his own 50 page short story, which is said to be “in the vein of What Lies Beneath and Rosemary’s Baby“. Now Deadline reports that Universal has scored another Colin Bannon deal, pre-emptively purchasing his short story thriller package Don’t Look, with Janelle Monáe in talks to star and M3GAN, Malignant, and The Nun 2 writer Akela Cooper writing the screenplay, based on an unpublished Bannon short story.
How does the maker of a little-seen indie from 15 years ago land deals like this?...
How does the maker of a little-seen indie from 15 years ago land deals like this?...
- 2/26/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The 2000 survival drama Cast Away, starring Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt, was one of the best movies of not just the actor’s career but also Robert Zemeckis, who produced and directed the movie. The movie won Hanks an Academy Award nomination, and Zemeckis was praised for his artistry and vision.
The film, though not shot in a linear chronology, managed to capture the essence of the story perfectly, and most of it was thanks to Hanks’ dedication to his performance.
Tom Hanks in Cast Away
The film was shot within three months of work but was left in hiatus for more than a year in between. Which was both a good and a bad thing.
A movie in production being in hiatus for so long, though not ideal, helped Tom Hanks in achieving his desired physical goals for his character. And Zemeckis, like a pro producer, used the same...
The film, though not shot in a linear chronology, managed to capture the essence of the story perfectly, and most of it was thanks to Hanks’ dedication to his performance.
Tom Hanks in Cast Away
The film was shot within three months of work but was left in hiatus for more than a year in between. Which was both a good and a bad thing.
A movie in production being in hiatus for so long, though not ideal, helped Tom Hanks in achieving his desired physical goals for his character. And Zemeckis, like a pro producer, used the same...
- 2/18/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Prepare for a fascinating journey into the mysteries that lie beneath the Earth’s surface in the upcoming episode of “The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd.” Airing at 10:03 Pm on Friday, February 2, 2024, on the History channel, Episode 9 titled “What Lies Beneath” promises a captivating exploration of strange phenomena lurking beneath our feet.
Dan Aykroyd guides viewers through tales of sea beasts, hidden cities, and the intriguing tunnels carved by giant sloths. From the depths of the ocean to the unknown realms beneath the ground, this episode delves into the enigmatic and the unexplained. Audiences can expect a mix of suspense, discovery, and Aykroyd’s signature blend of storytelling. Don’t miss the chance to uncover the secrets that “What Lies Beneath” has in store, providing a thrilling and thought-provoking experience for fans of the mysterious and the extraordinary.
Release Date & Time: 10:03 Pm Friday 2 February 2024 on History
The UnBelievable With...
Dan Aykroyd guides viewers through tales of sea beasts, hidden cities, and the intriguing tunnels carved by giant sloths. From the depths of the ocean to the unknown realms beneath the ground, this episode delves into the enigmatic and the unexplained. Audiences can expect a mix of suspense, discovery, and Aykroyd’s signature blend of storytelling. Don’t miss the chance to uncover the secrets that “What Lies Beneath” has in store, providing a thrilling and thought-provoking experience for fans of the mysterious and the extraordinary.
Release Date & Time: 10:03 Pm Friday 2 February 2024 on History
The UnBelievable With...
- 1/26/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The Loud House Season 7 Episode 15 Bye, Tanya; What Lies Beneath Airs January 25 2024 on Nickelodeon
Dive into a double dose of animated adventures with Season 7 Episode 15 of “The Loud House,” airing at 6:30 Pm on Thursday, January 25, 2024, on Nickelodeon. In the first segment, “Bye, Tanya,” Leni takes center stage as she’s tasked with safeguarding her mannequin friend, Tanya, when Ms. Carmichael decides to give Reininger’s a makeover. Leni’s mission to protect her inanimate pal promises hilarity and heartwarming moments.
Following this, in “What Lies Beneath,” Dante finds himself in a cryptic situation as he buries a secret in The Royal Woods Cemetery. The challenge arises when he must thwart the Morticians Club from uncovering the buried truth. Viewers can expect a mix of mystery, humor, and the distinctive charm of “The Loud House.”
Tune in at 6:30 Pm for an entertaining evening with the Loud family, where laughter and unexpected twists await in this Nickelodeon animated extravaganza.
Release Date & Time: 6:30 Pm...
Following this, in “What Lies Beneath,” Dante finds himself in a cryptic situation as he buries a secret in The Royal Woods Cemetery. The challenge arises when he must thwart the Morticians Club from uncovering the buried truth. Viewers can expect a mix of mystery, humor, and the distinctive charm of “The Loud House.”
Tune in at 6:30 Pm for an entertaining evening with the Loud family, where laughter and unexpected twists await in this Nickelodeon animated extravaganza.
Release Date & Time: 6:30 Pm...
- 1/18/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
This Monday on Nickelodeon, fans of “The Loud House” are in for a mysterious treat with Season 7’s “What Lies Beneath.” Airing at 6:00 Pm on January 22, 2024, the episode centers around Dante, who finds himself entangled in a web of secrets when he decides to bury something significant in The Royal Woods Cemetery.
The plot takes an intriguing turn as Dante faces the challenge of preventing the Morticians Club from unraveling the mystery buried beneath the tombstones. The episode promises a perfect blend of suspense, humor, and the distinctive sibling dynamics that make “The Loud House” a beloved animated series.
Tune in at 6:00 Pm for an evening of animated escapades and uncovering hidden truths as “The Loud House” Season 7 unfolds with “What Lies Beneath” on Nickelodeon. It’s a captivating installment that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats while delivering the trademark charm of the Loud family.
The plot takes an intriguing turn as Dante faces the challenge of preventing the Morticians Club from unraveling the mystery buried beneath the tombstones. The episode promises a perfect blend of suspense, humor, and the distinctive sibling dynamics that make “The Loud House” a beloved animated series.
Tune in at 6:00 Pm for an evening of animated escapades and uncovering hidden truths as “The Loud House” Season 7 unfolds with “What Lies Beneath” on Nickelodeon. It’s a captivating installment that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats while delivering the trademark charm of the Loud family.
- 1/15/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Harrison Ford in “Shrinking,” now streaming on Apple TV+. The Critics Choice Association (Cca) announced today that legendary actor Harrison Ford will receive the Career Achievement Award at the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards. The awards show, hosted by Chelsea Handler, will broadcast Live on The CW on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Ford currently stars in Apple TV+’s comedy series Shrinking for which he earned a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series this year, and stars opposite Helen Mirren in the Yellowstone spinoff series 1923. Ford will next be seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World, alongside Anthony Mackie and Liv Tyler. Harrison Ford has starred in many of the most successful and acclaimed films in cinema history, including the landmark Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises and a total of eight Best Picture Oscar®-nominated movies.
- 1/10/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Harrison Ford is nominated for best supporting actor in a comedy for his turn on the Apple TV+ series Shrinking at Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards. But even if he doesn’t win, the 81-year-old actor won’t go home empty-handed.
The organization announced Tuesday that Ford will be feted with the Career Achievement Award at the 29th annual event, which will be hosted by Chelsea Handler and broadcast on The CW. The news comes during a busy spell for Ford who also stars opposite Helen Mirren in the Yellowstone spinoff series 1923. He will next be seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World opposite Anthony Mackie and Liv Tyler. Last year, he reprised his role as Indiana Jones in James Mangold’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
That film had a glitzy premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May,...
The organization announced Tuesday that Ford will be feted with the Career Achievement Award at the 29th annual event, which will be hosted by Chelsea Handler and broadcast on The CW. The news comes during a busy spell for Ford who also stars opposite Helen Mirren in the Yellowstone spinoff series 1923. He will next be seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World opposite Anthony Mackie and Liv Tyler. Last year, he reprised his role as Indiana Jones in James Mangold’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
That film had a glitzy premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners has boarded the hot short story package Long Lost, a 50-page horror tale from writer Colin Bannon that is getting a feature film adaptation.
The short story hasn’t yet been published, but the package was purchased by Universal.
Deadline reports this morning that Bannon will also script the adaptation. Deadline notes, “His deal is in the low 7-figures range for the story and to write the script, said sources.”
The site reports, “In the vein of What Lies Beneath and Rosemary’s Baby, Long Lost tells the story of a recently married woman whose life is upended when her husband’s long-lost wife shockingly returns after she was believed to be dead, sparking fears that she’s hatching a sinister plan to reclaim what was once hers.”
The film will be produced by Spielberg’s Amblin Partners, Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon for Genre Pictures...
The short story hasn’t yet been published, but the package was purchased by Universal.
Deadline reports this morning that Bannon will also script the adaptation. Deadline notes, “His deal is in the low 7-figures range for the story and to write the script, said sources.”
The site reports, “In the vein of What Lies Beneath and Rosemary’s Baby, Long Lost tells the story of a recently married woman whose life is upended when her husband’s long-lost wife shockingly returns after she was believed to be dead, sparking fears that she’s hatching a sinister plan to reclaim what was once hers.”
The film will be produced by Spielberg’s Amblin Partners, Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon for Genre Pictures...
- 1/8/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Deadline reports that Universal Pictures has made the first major Hollywood deal of 2024, pre-emptively purchasing the short story package Long Lost, which has the legendary Steven Spielberg attached to produce through his company Amblin Partners.
Long Lost is a 50 page short story written by Colin Bannon, who previously wrote and directed the 2009 comedy Love Conquers Paul. Bannon will be writing the screenplay adaptation of his story, which is said to be “in the vein of What Lies Beneath and Rosemary’s Baby“. The story centers on a recently married woman whose life is upended when her husband’s long-lost wife shockingly returns after she was believed to be dead, sparking fears that she’s hatching a sinister plan to reclaim what was once hers.
How does the maker of a little-seen indie from 15 years ago land a deal like this? Well, in addition to making Love Conquers Paul, Bannon has...
Long Lost is a 50 page short story written by Colin Bannon, who previously wrote and directed the 2009 comedy Love Conquers Paul. Bannon will be writing the screenplay adaptation of his story, which is said to be “in the vein of What Lies Beneath and Rosemary’s Baby“. The story centers on a recently married woman whose life is upended when her husband’s long-lost wife shockingly returns after she was believed to be dead, sparking fears that she’s hatching a sinister plan to reclaim what was once hers.
How does the maker of a little-seen indie from 15 years ago land a deal like this? Well, in addition to making Love Conquers Paul, Bannon has...
- 1/8/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
With the new year fully dawned and the writers/actors' strikes firmly in the rearview mirror, Hollywood is getting back to business. And business includes tracking down buzzy source material to turn into movies, with Steven Spielberg and Simon Kinberg targeting Colin Bannon's short story Long Lost to develop as producers.
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Bannon has landed scripts on the Black List a record seven times, and he has sold the spec...
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Bannon has landed scripts on the Black List a record seven times, and he has sold the spec...
- 1/7/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Daryl McCormack as Colman and Ruth Wilson as Lorna in ‘The Woman in the Wall’ (Photo Credit: Chris Barr / BBC / Showtime)
Paramount+’s January 2024 lineup includes the series premiere of Sexy Beast, a prequel to the critically acclaimed, award-winning drama released in 2000 and starring Sir Ben Kingsley and Ray Winstone. The streaming service’s also kicking off the new year with the debut of The Woman in the Wall, a six-episode series starring Ruth Wilson (His Dark Materials) and Daryl McCormack (Bad Sisters).
June Carter Cash is the focus of June, a feature-length documentary directed by Emmy Award-winner Kristen Vaurio (Going Clear: Scientology & The Prison of Belief) arriving on January 16. January 2024 also sees the return of SkyMed, a medical drama set in the world of medics and pilots who fly air ambulances in Canada, for its second season.
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Paramount+’s January 2024 lineup includes the series premiere of Sexy Beast, a prequel to the critically acclaimed, award-winning drama released in 2000 and starring Sir Ben Kingsley and Ray Winstone. The streaming service’s also kicking off the new year with the debut of The Woman in the Wall, a six-episode series starring Ruth Wilson (His Dark Materials) and Daryl McCormack (Bad Sisters).
June Carter Cash is the focus of June, a feature-length documentary directed by Emmy Award-winner Kristen Vaurio (Going Clear: Scientology & The Prison of Belief) arriving on January 16. January 2024 also sees the return of SkyMed, a medical drama set in the world of medics and pilots who fly air ambulances in Canada, for its second season.
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- 12/23/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The American Society of Cinematographers has announced the honorees for its 38th Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Gala on March 3, 2024. They are: Don Burgess, ASC; Steven Fierberg, ASC and Amy Vincent, ASC.
Burgess, Robert Zemeckis’ longtime collaborator, will be recognized with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. While his latest work is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, directed by James Wan, Burgess is best known for shooting Zemeckis’ Oscar-winning Forrest Gump, for which he earned ASC Award and Oscar nominations. The duo have also collaborated on such films as last year’s live-action Pinocchio, Flight, Contact, Cast Away, What Lies Beneath, The Polar Express and the upcoming Here.
Burgess’ other credits include Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, the first Aquaman, Brian Helgeland’s 42, Allen and Albert Hughes’ The Book of Eli, Gary Winick’s 13 Going on 30, Jonathan Mostow’s Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Billy Crystal’s Forget Paris.
Burgess, Robert Zemeckis’ longtime collaborator, will be recognized with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. While his latest work is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, directed by James Wan, Burgess is best known for shooting Zemeckis’ Oscar-winning Forrest Gump, for which he earned ASC Award and Oscar nominations. The duo have also collaborated on such films as last year’s live-action Pinocchio, Flight, Contact, Cast Away, What Lies Beneath, The Polar Express and the upcoming Here.
Burgess’ other credits include Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, the first Aquaman, Brian Helgeland’s 42, Allen and Albert Hughes’ The Book of Eli, Gary Winick’s 13 Going on 30, Jonathan Mostow’s Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Billy Crystal’s Forget Paris.
- 11/28/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Traditionally the best horror films have been rated R to provide fans with the appropriate blood, guts and chills required to give a proper scare, but every so often one comes along that the MPAA doesn’t think warrants such a harsh rating yet still gives that blood curdling, spine tingling spook fest you would want from a horror movie of any rating. With the massive success of Five Night’s at Freddy’s, we wanted to know what PG13 rated Horror film has been your favorite. If you don’t see your favorite listed, click other and let us know in the comments what it is (and why)
What is your favorite PG13 rated Horror/ Scary Movie?The Mothman Prophecies (2002)Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992)Troll 2 (1990)The Grudge (2004)Warm Bodies (2013)Insidious (2010)Happy Death Day (2017)World War Z (2013)The Visit (2015)Little Shop of Horrors (1986)Poltergeist (1982)Signs (2002)Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark...
What is your favorite PG13 rated Horror/ Scary Movie?The Mothman Prophecies (2002)Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992)Troll 2 (1990)The Grudge (2004)Warm Bodies (2013)Insidious (2010)Happy Death Day (2017)World War Z (2013)The Visit (2015)Little Shop of Horrors (1986)Poltergeist (1982)Signs (2002)Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark...
- 10/29/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Shawna Trpcic, the Emmy-nominated costume designer who greatly influenced the look of Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian” and “Ahsoka,” has died. She was 56.
Trpcic’s death was confirmed via the Costume Designer’s Guild. “With great sadness, we inform you that multiple Emmy-nominated and CDG Award-winning costume designer Shawna Trpcic has passed away unexpectedly,” the guild wrote on Instagram. “Shawna was one of Hollywood’s pre-eminent science fiction costume designers — a creative force, a trusted collaborator, and all-around delightful person for her friends and colleagues. She was a beloved member of the Star Wars/Lucasfilm family, as well as the community of costume designers and the Costume Designers Guild.”
Earlier this year, Trpcic landed an Emmy-nomination in Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes for her work on “The Mandalorian.” In an interview with Variety, Trpcic spoke about her work in building the costumes within the Star Wars world. Her approach was to always service the fans.
Trpcic’s death was confirmed via the Costume Designer’s Guild. “With great sadness, we inform you that multiple Emmy-nominated and CDG Award-winning costume designer Shawna Trpcic has passed away unexpectedly,” the guild wrote on Instagram. “Shawna was one of Hollywood’s pre-eminent science fiction costume designers — a creative force, a trusted collaborator, and all-around delightful person for her friends and colleagues. She was a beloved member of the Star Wars/Lucasfilm family, as well as the community of costume designers and the Costume Designers Guild.”
Earlier this year, Trpcic landed an Emmy-nomination in Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes for her work on “The Mandalorian.” In an interview with Variety, Trpcic spoke about her work in building the costumes within the Star Wars world. Her approach was to always service the fans.
- 10/7/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The original NCIS team almost looked quite different.
In a very fun THR.com oral history that marks the well-watched Jag offshoot’s 20th anniversary, assorted NCIS vets let loose about who else had been eyeballed back in the day for the roles of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Caitlin Todd and Ducky.
More from TVLineThe King of Queens' Kevin James and Leah Remini Mark CBS Comedy's 25th Anniversary, Remember the Late Jerry StillerBig Brother Recap: Who Went Home in the Season's First Double Eviction? And Will They Stay Gone?NCIS: Sydney Gets New Premiere Date, Time Slot at CBS
Harrison Ford...
In a very fun THR.com oral history that marks the well-watched Jag offshoot’s 20th anniversary, assorted NCIS vets let loose about who else had been eyeballed back in the day for the roles of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Caitlin Todd and Ducky.
More from TVLineThe King of Queens' Kevin James and Leah Remini Mark CBS Comedy's 25th Anniversary, Remember the Late Jerry StillerBig Brother Recap: Who Went Home in the Season's First Double Eviction? And Will They Stay Gone?NCIS: Sydney Gets New Premiere Date, Time Slot at CBS
Harrison Ford...
- 9/22/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The Amanda Seyfried-starring Netflix horror movie "Things Heard & Seen" may have been obliterated by critics and audiences alike, but the story's blending of a traditional ghost story and a true crime tragedy has fans fascinated with how the film came to be. Based on the Elizabeth Brundage book "All Things Cease to Appear," the tale centers on a woman named Catherine Clare who moves to a small rural town with her husband and daughter who begin to suspect their new home may have been the site of some gruesome events. The family begins to witness supernatural entities throughout the house, going so far as to conduct a seance to try and get to the bottom of the hauntings. However, things take a turn for the damned when Catherine realizes that the true horror in her home is still among the land of the living.
"Things Heard & Seen...
"Things Heard & Seen...
- 8/27/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Actress Michelle Pfeiffer, who has long been one of Hollywood’s most prolific sex symbols, has wowed her fans with a completely makeup-free picture. The actress, who has a career spanning four decades, took to Instagram to pose without an ounce of makeup on. The 65-year-old blonde beauty could be seen lounging on her sofa while posing up a storm to celebrate a milestone in her career, reports mirror.co.uk.
The actress has been praised by fans after sharing her fresh-faced picture, with many quick to gush over her natural beauty and note how it appears she has not had any filler or Botox.
Leaning back on her sofa, Michelle looked laidback in a simple grey sweatshirt. With her natural skin tone and texture in full view, the actress ditched concealer and foundation to instead parade her off-duty appearance.
The actress’ hair was down and tousled, with her snapping...
The actress has been praised by fans after sharing her fresh-faced picture, with many quick to gush over her natural beauty and note how it appears she has not had any filler or Botox.
Leaning back on her sofa, Michelle looked laidback in a simple grey sweatshirt. With her natural skin tone and texture in full view, the actress ditched concealer and foundation to instead parade her off-duty appearance.
The actress’ hair was down and tousled, with her snapping...
- 8/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmakers Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini got their start with a documentary about a famous Los Angeles restaurant called "Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's," but broke through the world of narrative features with "American Splendor," a comedy biopic starring Paul Giamatti about the underground comic book writer, Harvey Pekar. At the 93rd Academy Awards, Amanda Seyfried snagged a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her work in "Mank," David Fincher's biopic of Herman J. Mankiewicz released by Netflix. In the year that followed, Berman and Plucini linked up with Seyfried and Netflix to make "Things Heard and Seen" based on the novel "All Things Cease to Appear" by Elizabeth Brundage.
Seyfried was cast as the star, but she was joined by "Stranger Things" favorite Natalia Dyer, "Better Call Saul" standout Rhea Seehorn, Karen Allen of "Indiana Jones" fame, Academy Award-winner F. Murray Abraham, Academy Award-nominee Michael O'Keefe,...
Seyfried was cast as the star, but she was joined by "Stranger Things" favorite Natalia Dyer, "Better Call Saul" standout Rhea Seehorn, Karen Allen of "Indiana Jones" fame, Academy Award-winner F. Murray Abraham, Academy Award-nominee Michael O'Keefe,...
- 8/8/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Robert Schmidt, the film editor whose decades-long collaboration with director Robert Zemeckis on classics such as Forrest Gump, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Cast Away, Contact and all three Back to the Future films won him two Oscars, has died, Deadline has confirmed. He was 86.
Schmidt’s two Best Film Editing Oscars came for Roger Rabbit (1988) and Forrest Gump (1994). His other collaborations with Zemeckis included Death Becomes Her (1992) and What Lies Beneath (2000).
“Arthur Schmidt was incredibly talented and a joy to work with,” Zemeckis said in a statement to Deadline. “He was a true gentleman and I am honored to have known him and to have created what we did together.”
Schmidt had a distinguished career beyond that artistic partnership.
He edited films directed by Michael Mann, Taylor Hackford, Michael Apted, Mike Nichols, Barry Sonnenfeld and many others.
In addition to his Oscars, Schmidt won Ace Eddies for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl...
Schmidt’s two Best Film Editing Oscars came for Roger Rabbit (1988) and Forrest Gump (1994). His other collaborations with Zemeckis included Death Becomes Her (1992) and What Lies Beneath (2000).
“Arthur Schmidt was incredibly talented and a joy to work with,” Zemeckis said in a statement to Deadline. “He was a true gentleman and I am honored to have known him and to have created what we did together.”
Schmidt had a distinguished career beyond that artistic partnership.
He edited films directed by Michael Mann, Taylor Hackford, Michael Apted, Mike Nichols, Barry Sonnenfeld and many others.
In addition to his Oscars, Schmidt won Ace Eddies for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl...
- 8/7/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Arthur R. Schmidt, the Oscar-winning film editor who worked on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump, and Back to the Future, has died at the age of 85.
The Los Angeles native followed in the footsteps of his father Arthur P. Schmidt, who was also a film editor.
The younger Schmidt caught his big break working on 1980’s Coal Miner’s Daughter, which earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing. Five years later, he edited the first Back to the Future, marking the beginning of a fruitful partnership with filmmaker Rober Zemeckis. Schmidt went on to edit the next two Back to the Future films, as well as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Death Becomes Her, Forrest Gump, What Lies Beneath, and Cast Away. His work on Roger Rabbit and Forest Gump, in particular, earned him Academy Awards for Best Film Editing.
Throughout his career, Schmidt also worked on...
The Los Angeles native followed in the footsteps of his father Arthur P. Schmidt, who was also a film editor.
The younger Schmidt caught his big break working on 1980’s Coal Miner’s Daughter, which earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing. Five years later, he edited the first Back to the Future, marking the beginning of a fruitful partnership with filmmaker Rober Zemeckis. Schmidt went on to edit the next two Back to the Future films, as well as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Death Becomes Her, Forrest Gump, What Lies Beneath, and Cast Away. His work on Roger Rabbit and Forest Gump, in particular, earned him Academy Awards for Best Film Editing.
Throughout his career, Schmidt also worked on...
- 8/7/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Arthur Schmidt, the two-time Oscar-winning film editor who collaborated with director Robert Zemeckis on 10 films, including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump and the Back to the Future trilogy, has died. He was 86.
Schmidt died Saturday of an unknown cause at his home in Santa Barbara, his brother Ron Schmidt told The Hollywood Reporter.
The second-generation film editor also cut three Mike Nichols features — The Fortune (1975), The Birdcage (1996) and Primary Colors (1998) — and two helmed by Michael Apted — Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980), for which he received his first Oscar nom, and Firstborn (1984).
His résumé over four decades included work on Marathon Man (1976), Jaws 2 (1978), Ruthless People (1986), Beaches (1988), The Rocketeer (1991), The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and Congo (1995), and he was brought in for three months to help tidy up the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie in 2003.
Schmidt received his Academy Awards in 1989 for Who Framed Roger Rabbit and in 1995 for Forrest Gump,...
Schmidt died Saturday of an unknown cause at his home in Santa Barbara, his brother Ron Schmidt told The Hollywood Reporter.
The second-generation film editor also cut three Mike Nichols features — The Fortune (1975), The Birdcage (1996) and Primary Colors (1998) — and two helmed by Michael Apted — Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980), for which he received his first Oscar nom, and Firstborn (1984).
His résumé over four decades included work on Marathon Man (1976), Jaws 2 (1978), Ruthless People (1986), Beaches (1988), The Rocketeer (1991), The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and Congo (1995), and he was brought in for three months to help tidy up the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie in 2003.
Schmidt received his Academy Awards in 1989 for Who Framed Roger Rabbit and in 1995 for Forrest Gump,...
- 8/7/2023
- by Rhett Bartlett
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you’re a fan of Mel Gibson’s classic action flicks, be sure to stream them before they leave Max at the end of August.
All four “Lethal Weapon” movies and “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome,” starring the late, great Tina Turner, will be leaving the streaming service. Luckily, you’ll have all month to watch them.
Watching the new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” animated movie in theaters? Max has several films featuring the radical reptilians: the live-action “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” (1991)
and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III” (1993), as well as the animated “Tmnt” (2007).
Kaiju fans will want to check out “Godzilla” (2014), “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019), “King Kong” (1933) and “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” (2012).
Finally, if horror is your thing, six “Hellraiser” films and “The Ring Two” make great summer scares.
Here’s everything leaving Max in August 2023
August 5
Hard Knocks:...
All four “Lethal Weapon” movies and “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome,” starring the late, great Tina Turner, will be leaving the streaming service. Luckily, you’ll have all month to watch them.
Watching the new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” animated movie in theaters? Max has several films featuring the radical reptilians: the live-action “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” (1991)
and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III” (1993), as well as the animated “Tmnt” (2007).
Kaiju fans will want to check out “Godzilla” (2014), “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019), “King Kong” (1933) and “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” (2012).
Finally, if horror is your thing, six “Hellraiser” films and “The Ring Two” make great summer scares.
Here’s everything leaving Max in August 2023
August 5
Hard Knocks:...
- 8/1/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Every moment in The Lesson’s early going seemingly exists to illustrate pulp novelist Jim Thompson’s famous saying: “There is only one plot—things are not what they seem.” We see eminent novelist J.M. Sinclair (Richard E. Grant) languidly remarking to an interviewer that “average writers attempt originality…the great writers steal.” Then up-and-coming writer Liam Sommers (Daryl McCormack) is seen studying videos of J.M. with a mysterious intensity before he then shows up at J.M.’s luxurious home to tutor the man’s son, Bertie (Stephen McMillan). Throughout, the close-ups of the algae-covered pond behind the home make it seem as if a better name for the film would have been What Lies Beneath.
Alex MacKeith’s screenplay unfolds in a confidently unhurried manner—sharp and literary-minded without ever feeling the need to wear any of its influences on its sleeve. Yes, we’re subjected...
Alex MacKeith’s screenplay unfolds in a confidently unhurried manner—sharp and literary-minded without ever feeling the need to wear any of its influences on its sleeve. Yes, we’re subjected...
- 6/30/2023
- by Chris Barsanti
- Slant Magazine
Legendary actor Harrison Ford’s storied filmography includes eighty five acting credits. Do you know how many of those eighty five performances came from horror films? Two. For the sake of comparison, he’ll be playing Indiana Jones for the Fifth time this week! One of these horror rarities came in 2000’s What Lies Beneath starring Ford opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and directed by Robert Zemeckis. The other? A made for TV, The Exorcist inspired 1977 film called The Possessed. The last film Ford would make before Star Wars, which would of course turn him into one of the world’s biggest movie stars that very same year.
Available on DVD, The Possessed isn’t terribly difficult to locate for a forty something year old TV movie. The quality is a little shaky and grainy but it only serves to add to the whole “church with carpets haunted by cigarette smoke” vibe...
Available on DVD, The Possessed isn’t terribly difficult to locate for a forty something year old TV movie. The quality is a little shaky and grainy but it only serves to add to the whole “church with carpets haunted by cigarette smoke” vibe...
- 6/26/2023
- by Mike Holtz
- bloody-disgusting.com
Harrison Ford was moved to tears amid a rapturous standing ovation following the global world premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” The film just had its first-ever screening at the Cannes Film Festival, and everyone was clearly happy to see him back in action. If Ford’s overwhelmed reaction to their reaction is anything to go by, the feeling was mutual.
The actor, turning 81 in just under two months, was moved amid the seemingly positive response to the fifth and allegedly final “Indiana Jones” movie. Released by Walt Disney, Lucasfilm’s latest actioner comes courtesy of not Steven Spielberg but director James Mangold, who has some experience helming acclaimed “one last ride” franchise installments like Hugh Jackman’s “Logan.”
Harrison Ford’s eyes are filled with tears after the premiere of Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny. It’s been an emotional night for him pic.
The actor, turning 81 in just under two months, was moved amid the seemingly positive response to the fifth and allegedly final “Indiana Jones” movie. Released by Walt Disney, Lucasfilm’s latest actioner comes courtesy of not Steven Spielberg but director James Mangold, who has some experience helming acclaimed “one last ride” franchise installments like Hugh Jackman’s “Logan.”
Harrison Ford’s eyes are filled with tears after the premiere of Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny. It’s been an emotional night for him pic.
- 5/18/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Harrison Ford is one of the most recognizable and beloved actors of our time.
He has played some of the most iconic characters in film and television, ranging from Han Solo in Star Wars, to Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and President James Marshall in Air Force One. His performances have inspired generations of moviegoers and his career has spanned over five decades.
In this article, we take a look at Harrison Ford’s many roles over the years, examining how he has evolved as an actor, his unique style and presence onscreen, and how his characters have impacted popular culture. We also explore his lesser-known roles and provide a glimpse into what makes him such a beloved actor.
You’ll be amazed by all the facets of this versatile performer as we discuss why he remains one of the most revered actors today.
Harrison Ford. Depostiphotos...
He has played some of the most iconic characters in film and television, ranging from Han Solo in Star Wars, to Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and President James Marshall in Air Force One. His performances have inspired generations of moviegoers and his career has spanned over five decades.
In this article, we take a look at Harrison Ford’s many roles over the years, examining how he has evolved as an actor, his unique style and presence onscreen, and how his characters have impacted popular culture. We also explore his lesser-known roles and provide a glimpse into what makes him such a beloved actor.
You’ll be amazed by all the facets of this versatile performer as we discuss why he remains one of the most revered actors today.
Harrison Ford. Depostiphotos...
- 5/16/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Generally, moms and horror movies do not mix. The gore, the violence, the jumpscares – usually not mom’s cup of tea. But if there is anything all moms have in common, it’s wanting to spend more quality time with their grown, adult, weirdo children. (that’s us)
So invite Mom into your world by introducing us to some horror movies- that she’ll actually Enjoy.
You’ll probably have to convince her a bit, but I’m sure your mom will be eager to spend an afternoon with one of her favorite humans on the planet. Here are ten horror movies you can watch with your dear old mom, without fear of traumatizing her for life. Maybe this Mother’s Day?
Warner Bros.
1. The Others (2001)
Nicole Kidman stars in this psychological thriller about a woman who lives in a mansion with her two children who both have a rare photosensitivity condition.
So invite Mom into your world by introducing us to some horror movies- that she’ll actually Enjoy.
You’ll probably have to convince her a bit, but I’m sure your mom will be eager to spend an afternoon with one of her favorite humans on the planet. Here are ten horror movies you can watch with your dear old mom, without fear of traumatizing her for life. Maybe this Mother’s Day?
Warner Bros.
1. The Others (2001)
Nicole Kidman stars in this psychological thriller about a woman who lives in a mansion with her two children who both have a rare photosensitivity condition.
- 5/10/2023
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
The technology of cinematography has undergone some of the most seismic shifts in film history this century, with what began in the 2000s as an almost entirely photochemical process transforming into the digitally captured, manipulated, and projected images of today. The art of cinematography, however — using light, color, and texture to express ideas and elicit emotional reactions from the audience — remains intact.
In 2017, IndieWire made a list of the best shot feature films of the century thus far; the list was updated in 2020, and what follows is the third and most extensive version of the list. It’s also the first to be spearheaded by the IndieWire Craft team, which has grown considerably since this list was first published. Ranking cinematography is, in some ways, a fool’s errand given the broad variety of genres, resources, and intentions encompassed by the films below, but these are 60 titles that IndieWire believes...
In 2017, IndieWire made a list of the best shot feature films of the century thus far; the list was updated in 2020, and what follows is the third and most extensive version of the list. It’s also the first to be spearheaded by the IndieWire Craft team, which has grown considerably since this list was first published. Ranking cinematography is, in some ways, a fool’s errand given the broad variety of genres, resources, and intentions encompassed by the films below, but these are 60 titles that IndieWire believes...
- 5/3/2023
- by Jim Hemphill, Chris O'Falt, Bill Desowitz and Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
With any new entry into a well-trod subgenre, it's always challenging to make the material feel a little fresher and more unique compared to what's come before. A number of thrillers have had hapless families discover the father/husband had a secret, dark past, making husbands secret murderers, reformed former criminals ("A History of Violence"), cheaters, liars with other families ("Frequent Flyer") or even secretive agents or heroes (humorously subverted in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"). It's a tried-and-true background for a thriller, but the setup always presents a unique challenge: how could this very specific trope be pivoted to stand out in a crowded field?
"The Last Thing He Told Me," the new Apple TV+ based on Laura Dave's 2021 bestselling mystery thriller, follows a family torn apart when Owen (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) disappears following a case of financial fraud at his place of employment. This leaves wife Hannah (Jennifer Garner...
"The Last Thing He Told Me," the new Apple TV+ based on Laura Dave's 2021 bestselling mystery thriller, follows a family torn apart when Owen (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) disappears following a case of financial fraud at his place of employment. This leaves wife Hannah (Jennifer Garner...
- 4/12/2023
- by Jeff Ewing
- Slash Film
The late '90s/early 2000s were a rough patch for Harrison Ford. Aside from 2000's "What Lies Beneath," the veteran star just couldn't seem to pick the right projects, with everything from 1999's "Random Hearts" to 2002's "Hollywood Homicide" (in which Ford agreed to star without seeing a finished script) struggling to make a critical or financial impression. But perhaps the lowest point came in 2002 when Ford starred in Kathryn Bigelow's sort of historical retelling of a narrowly averted Soviet submarine disaster, "K-19: The Widowmaker."
Loosely based on the story of the Soviet Union's first nuclear-powered submarine, which malfunctioned in 1961 and caused the death of 28 sailors from radiation poisoning, "K-19" was doomed from the outset. The film, as the Chicago Tribune put it, used a "fraction of the truth," noting that this was the National Geographic Society's first foray into blockbuster filmmaking. The company's then head...
Loosely based on the story of the Soviet Union's first nuclear-powered submarine, which malfunctioned in 1961 and caused the death of 28 sailors from radiation poisoning, "K-19" was doomed from the outset. The film, as the Chicago Tribune put it, used a "fraction of the truth," noting that this was the National Geographic Society's first foray into blockbuster filmmaking. The company's then head...
- 4/1/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
About two and a half years have gone by since it was announced that Jordan Peele would be producing a remake of Wes Craven‘s 1991 film The People Under the Stairs (watch it Here) – but while we wait to see if that announcement is going to lead anywhere, Scream Factory is set to give Craven’s film a 4K Uhd release on May 23rd. Copies can be pre-ordered at This Link!
Written and directed by Craven, The People Under the Stairs follows a young boy and two adult thieves who become trapped in a house belonging to a strange couple known as the Robesons after breaking in to steal their rare coin collection. They find a lot more than they bargained for waiting for them in the basement.
The film stars Brandon Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, A.J. Langer, Sean Whalen, Yan Birch, Kelly Jo Minter, and Ving Rhames.
Scream...
Written and directed by Craven, The People Under the Stairs follows a young boy and two adult thieves who become trapped in a house belonging to a strange couple known as the Robesons after breaking in to steal their rare coin collection. They find a lot more than they bargained for waiting for them in the basement.
The film stars Brandon Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, A.J. Langer, Sean Whalen, Yan Birch, Kelly Jo Minter, and Ving Rhames.
Scream...
- 2/16/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Forrest Gump is Andrew Scott Bell’s origin story, in a manner of speaking. When his parents bought the two-disc soundtrack, packed with cuts from Bob Dylan and Creedence Clearwater Revival, he gravitated most to the final track, “Forrest Gump Suite,” by composer Alan Silvestri, who is also known for What Lies Beneath, Castaway, and Avengers: Infinity War, among countless other works.
“I remember hearing the track and lightning sparks going off in my brain,” he tells Bloody Disgusting. So, he listened to it over and over again until he learned how to play it on piano. “I’ll never forget how to play it,” he adds.
From upstate New York, Bell grew up in a very religious home. Being a “weird queer kid,” he found himself taking dance, ballet, and piano lessons. “When I was very young, I landed on art and drawing, and I was really into that.
“I remember hearing the track and lightning sparks going off in my brain,” he tells Bloody Disgusting. So, he listened to it over and over again until he learned how to play it on piano. “I’ll never forget how to play it,” he adds.
From upstate New York, Bell grew up in a very religious home. Being a “weird queer kid,” he found himself taking dance, ballet, and piano lessons. “When I was very young, I landed on art and drawing, and I was really into that.
- 2/16/2023
- by Bee Delores
- bloody-disgusting.com
It’s a rough time of year out there. Despite what commercials, candy companies, and even the occasionally cagey internet listicle tells you, February isn’t the most romantic month of the year. In fact, for many folks, it’s just a cold, short 28 days with a Singles Awareness celebration wedged smack dab in the middle.
Of course that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. There are many reasons why being single is the ideal lifestyle for some; and to others, a respite after things went wrong. And the horror movie genre is nothing if not deluged with stories about how things can go very wrong.
Spectral old flames, lying spouses, manipulative boyfriends, femme fatales, and a lover who transforms into a literal jungle cat when you get intimate are just a handful of the concepts touched upon in the below list! Many of these stories are clear cut fables.
Of course that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. There are many reasons why being single is the ideal lifestyle for some; and to others, a respite after things went wrong. And the horror movie genre is nothing if not deluged with stories about how things can go very wrong.
Spectral old flames, lying spouses, manipulative boyfriends, femme fatales, and a lover who transforms into a literal jungle cat when you get intimate are just a handful of the concepts touched upon in the below list! Many of these stories are clear cut fables.
- 2/11/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Movie stars weren’t always able to transition seamlessly to TV and back again. But in the current age of “peak TV” and countless streaming services, that all has changed. After all, even the legendary Harrison Ford himself currently appears on the Paramount+ series 1923. Here’s why the actor decided to sign on the new project, the latest spin-off in the Yellowstone universe.
Harrison Ford has played several iconic big-screen heroes Harrison Ford attends the “1923” premiere screening I David Becker/Getty Images for Paramount+
It didn’t take too long after making his film debut in the late 1960s for Ford to begin rising in the ranks in Hollywood. Following a notable supporting part in George Lucas’ American Graffiti, the director brought Ford on for his ambitious follow-up: 1977’s Star Wars. And Ford’s roguish smuggler-turned-rebel Han Solo remains one of the most famous roles of his career.
Of course,...
Harrison Ford has played several iconic big-screen heroes Harrison Ford attends the “1923” premiere screening I David Becker/Getty Images for Paramount+
It didn’t take too long after making his film debut in the late 1960s for Ford to begin rising in the ranks in Hollywood. Following a notable supporting part in George Lucas’ American Graffiti, the director brought Ford on for his ambitious follow-up: 1977’s Star Wars. And Ford’s roguish smuggler-turned-rebel Han Solo remains one of the most famous roles of his career.
Of course,...
- 2/5/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Robert Zemeckis' 2000 film "What Lies Beneath" might be the most underrated in the celebrated filmmaker's oeuvre. Written by Clark Gregg, "What Lies Beneath" came after a series of hits from Zemeckis -- following 1994's awards darling "Forrest Gump" and 1997's "Contact" -- and was a massive change of pace for him. Eschewing flashy sci-fi stories and effects-based splashiness, "Beneath" was a Hitchcockian thriller about suspicion, atmosphere, and a potential haunting. It was the most adult film of Zemeckis' career to date.
In the film, Michelle Pfeiffer plays Claire, a cellist who lives in an idyllic lakeside home with her professor husband Norman (Harrison Ford). Claire has overheard her immediate neighbors, another married couple, arguing violently and has even witnessed the fear on the wife's face. When she goes missing, it seems that murder might be afoot ... and that she may be haunting Claire and Norman. Indeed, Claire holds a séance,...
In the film, Michelle Pfeiffer plays Claire, a cellist who lives in an idyllic lakeside home with her professor husband Norman (Harrison Ford). Claire has overheard her immediate neighbors, another married couple, arguing violently and has even witnessed the fear on the wife's face. When she goes missing, it seems that murder might be afoot ... and that she may be haunting Claire and Norman. Indeed, Claire holds a séance,...
- 1/5/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Nearly two decades after a judge abruptly cleared pop diva Gloria Trevi of charges she lured minors into a secret sex ring in Mexico, the singer is facing a new civil lawsuit in Los Angeles that revives claims she procured underage girls for her ex-producer Sergio Andrade.
The new complaint, obtained by Rolling Stone, was filed shortly before the Dec. 31 deadline for a three-year “lookback” window that temporarily lifted the statute of limitations on childhood sex assault claims in California. Neither Trevi nor Andrade are specifically named in the suit,...
The new complaint, obtained by Rolling Stone, was filed shortly before the Dec. 31 deadline for a three-year “lookback” window that temporarily lifted the statute of limitations on childhood sex assault claims in California. Neither Trevi nor Andrade are specifically named in the suit,...
- 1/4/2023
- by Nancy Dillon and Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Legendary Hollywood men typically stick to specific archetypes when playing the romantic lead in their films. Where Humphrey Bogart was often coarse and cynical with a heart of gold, Cary Grant tended to be debonair and sharp-witted with a mischievous streak. At the peak of his movie stardom, Harrison Ford had a touch of both those gents. He was a cocky scoundrel who bore his skepticism like a shield yet would allow himself to be unguarded and even sweet in the right company. Ford was also just as foxy donning a fedora as he was rocking the adorkable getup of a mild-mannered professor.
After breaking out as the suave cosmic reprobate Han Solo in "Star Wars: A New Hope," Ford co-starred in Jeremy Paul Kagan's 1977 Vietnam War veteran drama, "Heroes" (a film he worked on prior to "A New Hope" reaching theaters), and Guy Hamilton's 1978 "Guns of Navarone" sequel,...
After breaking out as the suave cosmic reprobate Han Solo in "Star Wars: A New Hope," Ford co-starred in Jeremy Paul Kagan's 1977 Vietnam War veteran drama, "Heroes" (a film he worked on prior to "A New Hope" reaching theaters), and Guy Hamilton's 1978 "Guns of Navarone" sequel,...
- 12/6/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker might've been the protagonist of George Lucas' "Star Wars," but Harrison Ford was its breakout star as the charming interstellar rapscallion Han Solo. He would've broken out eight years earlier in Jacques Demy's "Model Shop," but the genius head of Columbia Pictures at the time believed Ford had "no future" as a film actor. Having finally kicked down the door at the age of 35, Ford was determined to not get pigeonholed as his generation's Flash Gordon à la Buster Crabbe. So before "Star Wars" hit theaters on May 22, 1977, the actor chased down a supporting role in a small, independently produced film.
The film was Jeremy Kagan's "Heroes," a quiet drama about a Vietnam veteran (Henry Winkler) who escapes a mental hospital in New York City and sets out on a quest to start a worm farm in Northern California. Winkler is joined by...
The film was Jeremy Kagan's "Heroes," a quiet drama about a Vietnam veteran (Henry Winkler) who escapes a mental hospital in New York City and sets out on a quest to start a worm farm in Northern California. Winkler is joined by...
- 12/3/2022
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Robert Zemeckis was one of the most prominent directors of the eighties and nineties. His string of hits is almost unmatched. Think about it – Romancing the Stone, the Back to the Future Trilogy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump, Cast Away, What Lies Beneath, etc. This is why it’s so bizarre that a live-action Disney Pinocchio movie directed by Zemeckis and starring his best favorite leading man, Tom Hanks, was essentially dumped to streaming. It came and went without much fanfare, while it would have been a cinematic event fifteen years ago. Wtf Happened?
In this episode of Wtf Happened to this Celebrity, we dig into Zemeckis’ career, which began with the underrated pair I Wanna Hold Your Hand and Used Cars before Romancing the Stone made him an A-lister. We dig into how he was actually fired from Cocoon because the Fox brass thought Romancing the Stone would flop,...
In this episode of Wtf Happened to this Celebrity, we dig into Zemeckis’ career, which began with the underrated pair I Wanna Hold Your Hand and Used Cars before Romancing the Stone made him an A-lister. We dig into how he was actually fired from Cocoon because the Fox brass thought Romancing the Stone would flop,...
- 10/7/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Hollywood Homicide came along during a lean time in Harrison Ford’s career. While What Lies Beneath had been a hit, the solo star vehicles the icon chose, including Random Hearts and K-19: The Widowmaker, were not connecting with audiences. On the page, Hollywood Homicide seemed promising. It was directed by Ron Shelton, the director behind such hits as Bull Durham and Tin Cup, and it would put Ford in the buddy cop genre. Most importantly, his on-screen partner would be an up-and-coming star in his own right, Josh Hartnett, who was coming off Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down.
The premise was interesting because it focused on moonlighting Hollywood cops, with Ford playing a full-time cop and part-time realtor, while Hartnett is a cop/ wannabe actor. The baddie they would go after in this would be based on Death Row Records founder Suge Knight.
In the end, the film was a financial bust,...
The premise was interesting because it focused on moonlighting Hollywood cops, with Ford playing a full-time cop and part-time realtor, while Hartnett is a cop/ wannabe actor. The baddie they would go after in this would be based on Death Row Records founder Suge Knight.
In the end, the film was a financial bust,...
- 9/28/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
With the weather getting cooler (at least in some parts of the country) and Halloween just around the corner, it’s beginning to feel a little more like fall. And what’s better than grabbing a cup of cider, cuddling underneath your favorite blanket and watching hours and hours of movies? You’re right, nothing.
This month, HBO has a great mixture of new movies, from this summer’s sleeper hit “Elvis” to earlier-this-year’s sci-fi disaster movie “Moonfall” to a true gem of 1980s cinema, and some great spooky season starter movies.
Below you’ll find some of the very best new movies streaming on HBO Max this month.
“Elvis” Warner Bros.
There’s very little middle ground when it comes to “Elvis,” Baz Luhrmann’s extravagant musical biopic. Either you fall in love with its aesthetic, which depicts Elvis (as portrayed by “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood...
This month, HBO has a great mixture of new movies, from this summer’s sleeper hit “Elvis” to earlier-this-year’s sci-fi disaster movie “Moonfall” to a true gem of 1980s cinema, and some great spooky season starter movies.
Below you’ll find some of the very best new movies streaming on HBO Max this month.
“Elvis” Warner Bros.
There’s very little middle ground when it comes to “Elvis,” Baz Luhrmann’s extravagant musical biopic. Either you fall in love with its aesthetic, which depicts Elvis (as portrayed by “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood...
- 9/18/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Warner Bros. Discovery has had a rough go of it recently. The newly-formed mega corporation’s decision to callously prune HBO Max’s servers of hours of content has led to mountains of bad PR and billions of dollars in market cap losses. Suffice it to say, a jam-packed list of new HBO Max releases for September 2022 would provide some welcome relief for the “House of the House of the Dragon.”
Unfortunately, HBO Max’s new releases this month are uncommonly light. It’s impossible to say whether this is the result of more Wbd meddling or simply some bad scheduling luck but either way it’s not going to make any executives’ seats less warm. There are only a handful of notable originals this month, led by season 2 of the Spanish language comedy Los Espookys on Sept. 16. That is joined by a pair of documentaries, Escape from Kabul on Sept.
Unfortunately, HBO Max’s new releases this month are uncommonly light. It’s impossible to say whether this is the result of more Wbd meddling or simply some bad scheduling luck but either way it’s not going to make any executives’ seats less warm. There are only a handful of notable originals this month, led by season 2 of the Spanish language comedy Los Espookys on Sept. 16. That is joined by a pair of documentaries, Escape from Kabul on Sept.
- 9/1/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Michelle Pfeiffer will star in “Wild Four O’Clocks,” which marks the directorial debut of Peter Craig, who wrote Robert Pattinson’s “The Batman” and has a story credit on the upcoming “Top Gun: Maverick,” which will premiere at Cannes.
Protagonist Pictures are handling international sales on the project and will introduce it to buyers at the Cannes Film Market. CAA Media Finance is handling domestic sales on the film.
Oscar nominee Marc Platt and Emmy winner Adam Siegel are producing.
In “Wild Four O’Clocks,” after their father is sent to prison, two young brothers are placed in the care of their estranged grandmother (Pfeiffer), a vibrant and larger-than-life woman who will quickly have to learn how to care for the heartbroken yet strong-willed boys.
Protagonist head of sales Janina Vilsmaier said: “Launching Craig’s directorial debut, which is an uplifting and universal tale of family bonding told through the eyes of a child,...
Protagonist Pictures are handling international sales on the project and will introduce it to buyers at the Cannes Film Market. CAA Media Finance is handling domestic sales on the film.
Oscar nominee Marc Platt and Emmy winner Adam Siegel are producing.
In “Wild Four O’Clocks,” after their father is sent to prison, two young brothers are placed in the care of their estranged grandmother (Pfeiffer), a vibrant and larger-than-life woman who will quickly have to learn how to care for the heartbroken yet strong-willed boys.
Protagonist head of sales Janina Vilsmaier said: “Launching Craig’s directorial debut, which is an uplifting and universal tale of family bonding told through the eyes of a child,...
- 5/6/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Award-winning South African drama “Good Life” is set for a U.S. release after sales agent Angel Oak Films inked a deal with distributor Level 33.
Set in Cape Town and Greece, “Good Life” tells the story of Olive Papadopoulous (played by Erica Wessels), a thirty-something year-old with a broken heart. Fleeing to a small town in Greece, she finds herself even more miserable thanks to the villagers’ hostility – until she hires a 7-year-old Albanian refugee, Jet (played by Caleb Payne) as her guide and negotiator. Before long, Jet becomes her friend too, teaching Olive how to live a “good life.”
Robyn Scott (“After Life of The Party”), Leon Clingman (“The Mauritanian”), Marco Mintaka (“What Lies Beneath”) and Sven Ruygrok (“Around the World in 80 Days”) also star in the film.
“Good Life” was written, directed and produced by Bonnie Rodini and is loosely based on Rodini’s own experiences. It represents her directorial feature debut.
Set in Cape Town and Greece, “Good Life” tells the story of Olive Papadopoulous (played by Erica Wessels), a thirty-something year-old with a broken heart. Fleeing to a small town in Greece, she finds herself even more miserable thanks to the villagers’ hostility – until she hires a 7-year-old Albanian refugee, Jet (played by Caleb Payne) as her guide and negotiator. Before long, Jet becomes her friend too, teaching Olive how to live a “good life.”
Robyn Scott (“After Life of The Party”), Leon Clingman (“The Mauritanian”), Marco Mintaka (“What Lies Beneath”) and Sven Ruygrok (“Around the World in 80 Days”) also star in the film.
“Good Life” was written, directed and produced by Bonnie Rodini and is loosely based on Rodini’s own experiences. It represents her directorial feature debut.
- 4/12/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
You don't need a horror movie to tell you that cellars and attics are scary places to know that, well, cellars and attics are scary places — and they should be avoided at all costs. It's one of those constants in life, like going camping in the woods and mentally preparing yourself to meet the Blair Witch. But just in case you needed a reminder of what the most avoided room in your house is, The Cellar" trailer is here for you.
An Irish horror film from Brendan Muldowney, the director of "Savage," "The Cellar" premiered over the weekend as part of SXSW, where reviews such as our...
The post The Cellar Trailer: Elisha Cuthbert Finds Out What Lies Beneath appeared first on /Film.
An Irish horror film from Brendan Muldowney, the director of "Savage," "The Cellar" premiered over the weekend as part of SXSW, where reviews such as our...
The post The Cellar Trailer: Elisha Cuthbert Finds Out What Lies Beneath appeared first on /Film.
- 3/16/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
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