"Minority Report" was shot before the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, but you wouldn't know it. Director Steven Spielberg's 2002 adaptation of Philip K. Dick's 1956 sci-fi novella "The Minority Report" plays almost like a direct response to the post-9/11 War on Terror, in particular the Bush doctrine of preemptive strikes. Set in a version of 2054 where three psychics known as "precogs" are used to locate and arrest people before they commit murder, "Minority Report" wrestles with the concept of free will, in the process raising big questions about due process and profiling. Even the movie's "happy" ending leaves some room for uncertainty about what's to come in the future.
At the same time, "Minority Report" is a blast and a half. Amidst its many weird, creepy moments and noir mystery plot, Spielberg serves up some of the most whiz-bang action scenes he's ever directed. From a bare-knuckle brawl in the...
At the same time, "Minority Report" is a blast and a half. Amidst its many weird, creepy moments and noir mystery plot, Spielberg serves up some of the most whiz-bang action scenes he's ever directed. From a bare-knuckle brawl in the...
- 5/21/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Steven Spielberg has managed to make a fortune off of his contributions to cinema. But the acclaimed director felt he was better off not knowing how much money he accumulated over the years.
What Steven Spielberg wants to do with his money Steven Spielberg | Stewart Cook/Getty Images
Spielberg has become one of the richest figures in the entertainment industry, constantly topping lists like Forbes. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the director has a net worth of $8 billion and earns $150 million annually. Spielberg has spent his earnings on a few extravagant purchases. He’s owned expensive homes, including his massive Los Angeles compound equipped with its own vineyard.
Still, the filmmaker has always dedicated himself to investing his money in more altruistic endeavors. This included forming the Shoah Foundation, which aimed to further educate on the Holocaust through video footage from survivors, documents, and photographs. He’s also tried to...
What Steven Spielberg wants to do with his money Steven Spielberg | Stewart Cook/Getty Images
Spielberg has become one of the richest figures in the entertainment industry, constantly topping lists like Forbes. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the director has a net worth of $8 billion and earns $150 million annually. Spielberg has spent his earnings on a few extravagant purchases. He’s owned expensive homes, including his massive Los Angeles compound equipped with its own vineyard.
Still, the filmmaker has always dedicated himself to investing his money in more altruistic endeavors. This included forming the Shoah Foundation, which aimed to further educate on the Holocaust through video footage from survivors, documents, and photographs. He’s also tried to...
- 5/21/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Since the character’s inception on the big screen, Bond girls were a staple in most James Bond adaptations, until Casino Royale, as Daniel Craig refrained from using this term. But before Craig took the 007 gig and became the definitive modern James Bond, we had Pierce Brosnan as the charming British spy.
But unlike most Bond girls during the ’60s and ’70s, who were limited to being eye candy with ridiculous names, in Brosnan’s films, they defied those stereotypes. This was apparent in the character of Jinx Johnson, played by Halle Berry, who was even considered for her own spin-off film.
Halle Berry Was Closest to a Female James Bond in Die Another Day
A still from Halle Berry in Die Another Day | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Unlike Bond girls in the past, Halle Berry had no problem going toe to toe with Pierce Brosnan‘s British Spy in Die Another Day,...
But unlike most Bond girls during the ’60s and ’70s, who were limited to being eye candy with ridiculous names, in Brosnan’s films, they defied those stereotypes. This was apparent in the character of Jinx Johnson, played by Halle Berry, who was even considered for her own spin-off film.
Halle Berry Was Closest to a Female James Bond in Die Another Day
A still from Halle Berry in Die Another Day | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Unlike Bond girls in the past, Halle Berry had no problem going toe to toe with Pierce Brosnan‘s British Spy in Die Another Day,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The Star Wars franchise is one of the highest-grossing franchises of all time and has spawned multiple films, shows, animated series, and comic books. The Galaxies created by George Lucas changed pop culture as well as blockbuster filmmaking since the first film was released in 1977. The film earned $775 million against a budget of $11 million.
While Lucas directed the first film in the original trilogy, he wanted to take more of a creative producer role in subsequent films of the original trilogy. The Empire Strikes Back was helmed by Irvin Kershner while Return of the Jedi was directed by Richard Marquand. However, Lucas reportedly first had David Lynch in mind for the latter.
David Lynch Rejected The Opportunity To Direct A Star Wars Movie George Lucas | Credits: YouTube/Full Bodied Productions
George Lucas’ Star Wars was and still is one of the hottest properties in Hollywood and many filmmakers would give...
While Lucas directed the first film in the original trilogy, he wanted to take more of a creative producer role in subsequent films of the original trilogy. The Empire Strikes Back was helmed by Irvin Kershner while Return of the Jedi was directed by Richard Marquand. However, Lucas reportedly first had David Lynch in mind for the latter.
David Lynch Rejected The Opportunity To Direct A Star Wars Movie George Lucas | Credits: YouTube/Full Bodied Productions
George Lucas’ Star Wars was and still is one of the hottest properties in Hollywood and many filmmakers would give...
- 5/20/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park came out way back in 1993, and was truly a landmark project due to a plethora of reasons. The classic story of what happens when human beings set out to play god came with some groundbreaking VFX and special effects, the kind that effectively brought increased the threshold of possibility when it came to how special effects could help filmmakers expand their horizons.
Generating a whopping $1.05 billion against a budget of $63 million, the movie not only sparked a franchise but also in some ways inspired a total of 3 further billion-dollar franchises. These include George Lucas’ Star Wars, James Cameron’s Avatar, and Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings, all trilogies.
How Jurassic Park inspired (at least) 3 billion-dollar franchises that came years later!
A still from Jurassic Park | Universal Pictures
George Lucas returned to direct The Phantom Menace after previously directing 1977’s original Star War film.
Generating a whopping $1.05 billion against a budget of $63 million, the movie not only sparked a franchise but also in some ways inspired a total of 3 further billion-dollar franchises. These include George Lucas’ Star Wars, James Cameron’s Avatar, and Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings, all trilogies.
How Jurassic Park inspired (at least) 3 billion-dollar franchises that came years later!
A still from Jurassic Park | Universal Pictures
George Lucas returned to direct The Phantom Menace after previously directing 1977’s original Star War film.
- 5/20/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Zoe Saldaña is one of the only actresses in Hollywood who has been part of multiple highest-grossing films. The actress played the role of Neyitri in James Cameron’s Avatar franchise, which was the highest-grossing film upon release. She then beat that record with her role as Gamora in Avengers: Endgame. She reprised her role as Neyitri in Avatar: The Way of Water.
Saldaña has been a part of multiple sci-fi film franchises. Apart from the MCU and Avatar, the actress has also appeared as Nyota Uhura in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. However, that was not her first association with the franchise as she played the role of a Trekkie in the Tom Hanks starrer The Terminal. In fact, she did so much research for her role that it made it much easier for her to be cast in Star Trek.
Zoe Saldaña Played A Trekkie In Tom Hanks...
Saldaña has been a part of multiple sci-fi film franchises. Apart from the MCU and Avatar, the actress has also appeared as Nyota Uhura in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. However, that was not her first association with the franchise as she played the role of a Trekkie in the Tom Hanks starrer The Terminal. In fact, she did so much research for her role that it made it much easier for her to be cast in Star Trek.
Zoe Saldaña Played A Trekkie In Tom Hanks...
- 5/20/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Matt Damon and Christian Bale are among Hollywood’s A-listers who captivated our attention with their exceptional performances. While the former has showcased his talent beyond acting, Bale’s versatility and dedication are second to none. It was surely a moment when the duo collaborated to work in 2019’s Ford v Ferrari, which went on to garner critical acclaim.
Matt Damon and Christian Bale in Ford v Ferrari
While they hadn’t worked together before the 2019 project, they were acquainted with each other. Given that they have spent a great amount of time in unison, it was interesting for Damon to hear what his co-star had to say about him.
What Christian Bale Had to Say About Matt Damon
Ford v Ferrari (2019) revolves around the intense rivalry between Ford Motor Company and Ferrari in the 1960s. The plot focuses on Ford’s efforts to revamp its brand by entering the...
Matt Damon and Christian Bale in Ford v Ferrari
While they hadn’t worked together before the 2019 project, they were acquainted with each other. Given that they have spent a great amount of time in unison, it was interesting for Damon to hear what his co-star had to say about him.
What Christian Bale Had to Say About Matt Damon
Ford v Ferrari (2019) revolves around the intense rivalry between Ford Motor Company and Ferrari in the 1960s. The plot focuses on Ford’s efforts to revamp its brand by entering the...
- 5/20/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
The filmography of Alfred Hitchcock is obviously full of movies following the wrongly accused men on the run, including The Trouble with Harry (1955), North by Northwest (1959) and Frenzy (1972). The Master of Suspense plays with this motif artfully, creating a sense of unease and misunderstanding of whether his heroes are really so innocent.
However, one of Hitchcock’s movies exploring the same theme stands out among all of them, as it was drawn from the real-life story, described in the book The True Story of Christopher Emmanuel Balestrero by Maxwell Anderson. Apart from that, it’s worth a watch because it was picked by Steven Spielberg, the giant of the cinema industry.
The film’s plot centers on a musician finding himself in trouble of being unable to help his wife pay for her dental procedure. He tries to borrow money from their insurance firm, but gets mistakenly caught by the...
However, one of Hitchcock’s movies exploring the same theme stands out among all of them, as it was drawn from the real-life story, described in the book The True Story of Christopher Emmanuel Balestrero by Maxwell Anderson. Apart from that, it’s worth a watch because it was picked by Steven Spielberg, the giant of the cinema industry.
The film’s plot centers on a musician finding himself in trouble of being unable to help his wife pay for her dental procedure. He tries to borrow money from their insurance firm, but gets mistakenly caught by the...
- 5/20/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Steven Spielberg is one of the most refined filmmakers in the entire entertainment industry, gifting viewers with true cinematic gems. Besides helming the masterpieces Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park franchises, he is also credited with directing 2002’s widely critically commended Catch Me If You Can, which is quite literally regarded as one of the best movies he has ever created.
Steven Spielberg. | Credit: Elena Ternovaja/Wikimedia Commons.
But while the crime-comedy is already perfect just the way it is, there’s a backstory to it too; one that makes the movie tenfold more interesting than it already is. What’s even more surprising is that this story involves the Oscar winner committing the same crime as in the movie while growing up, and this story would be more than enough to make you look at the film differently than ever before.
Steven Spielberg Holds a Personal Connection to Catch Me If You Can
Yes,...
Steven Spielberg. | Credit: Elena Ternovaja/Wikimedia Commons.
But while the crime-comedy is already perfect just the way it is, there’s a backstory to it too; one that makes the movie tenfold more interesting than it already is. What’s even more surprising is that this story involves the Oscar winner committing the same crime as in the movie while growing up, and this story would be more than enough to make you look at the film differently than ever before.
Steven Spielberg Holds a Personal Connection to Catch Me If You Can
Yes,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
For years, rumors have circulated about Hollywood heartthrob Tom Cruise, surrounding his love life and alleged difficult persona on set. Rumors of abrasive behavior and outlandish urban legends about Cruise have often been a part and parcel of the actor’s lengthy career. But eventually, renowned director Steven Spielberg came to set the record straight.
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc | Photo: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia CommonsSpeaking with Roger Ebert in 2002, following the release of Tom Cruise’s futurist thriller Minority Report, Steven Spielberg defended the actor and dismissed rumors regarding Cruise’s alleged difficult persona. Sharing a heartwarming story that showcased the actor’s kindness and generosity towards his fans, Spielberg debunked speculations.
Steven Spielberg Debunked Rumors of Tom Cruise’s Difficult Persona
With a career spanning over three decades, Tom Cruise has been one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. While the actor has delivered some of the most iconic performances in cinema history,...
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc | Photo: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia CommonsSpeaking with Roger Ebert in 2002, following the release of Tom Cruise’s futurist thriller Minority Report, Steven Spielberg defended the actor and dismissed rumors regarding Cruise’s alleged difficult persona. Sharing a heartwarming story that showcased the actor’s kindness and generosity towards his fans, Spielberg debunked speculations.
Steven Spielberg Debunked Rumors of Tom Cruise’s Difficult Persona
With a career spanning over three decades, Tom Cruise has been one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. While the actor has delivered some of the most iconic performances in cinema history,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
If Heat and The Insider are agreed upon as Michael Mann’s all-time best films, what is the director’s most underrated feature to date? Is it Thief? The Keep? Manhunter? Public Enemies? Nah. There’s only one acceptable answer: 2004’s criminally overlooked nocturnal neo-noir Collateral. Featuring a rare villainous turn by Tom Cruise and a restrained Oscar-nominated performance by Jamie Foxx, the L.A. crime story was the first film in history to utilize the Viper FilmStream High Definition Camera. The digital format that David Fincher would later adopt for use on Zodiac and Benjamin Button. Beyond the cutting-edge technology, the remote locations Mann and his production team gave viewers a much different glimpse of Los Angeles away from the glamor of Hollywood and into the seedy, sinister parts of town rarely seen on the big screen.
Believe it or not, Collateral was conceived by screenwriter Stuart Beattie when...
Believe it or not, Collateral was conceived by screenwriter Stuart Beattie when...
- 5/20/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
The Shawshank Redemption director Frank Darabont was once approached to write a Star Wars film for George Lucas. The Star Wars director was not the best at writing dialogue and tried seeking outside help for the same. However, Darabont couldn’t go through with the negotiations to write Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The Green Mile director explained that he couldn’t affiliate himself with the project since it was a non-guild job.
A still from George Lucas’s Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace | Lucasfilm Ltd.
George Lucas exited the DGA, WGA, and MPA in 1980 after they fined his film The Empire Strikes Back for breaking the rules. During the prequel trilogy, Lucasfilm refused to become a signatory to any of these guilds, making it difficult for Darabont to accept the writing job.
The Shawshank Redemption Director Couldn’t Work For George Lucas...
A still from George Lucas’s Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace | Lucasfilm Ltd.
George Lucas exited the DGA, WGA, and MPA in 1980 after they fined his film The Empire Strikes Back for breaking the rules. During the prequel trilogy, Lucasfilm refused to become a signatory to any of these guilds, making it difficult for Darabont to accept the writing job.
The Shawshank Redemption Director Couldn’t Work For George Lucas...
- 5/20/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg had a great run in the 80s and 90s churning out blockbusters while also venturing into compelling dramas. He entertained audiences with the Indiana Jones franchise that has since become a significant part of pop culture and also made audiences cry with emotionally driven films such as Empire of the Sun and The Color Purple.
George Lucas helped in the editing process of Jurassic Park for Steven Spielberg
The 90s saw some of the best works from the director and Spielberg managed to churn out two of the best films of the 90s in the same year Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List (both 1993). Star Wars creator George Lucas was instrumental in making that possible but when it came to Lucas needing help from Spielberg, the maverick turned it down for a very logical reason.
Steven Spielberg Turned Down the Offer to Direct One of the Star Wars Prequel...
George Lucas helped in the editing process of Jurassic Park for Steven Spielberg
The 90s saw some of the best works from the director and Spielberg managed to churn out two of the best films of the 90s in the same year Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List (both 1993). Star Wars creator George Lucas was instrumental in making that possible but when it came to Lucas needing help from Spielberg, the maverick turned it down for a very logical reason.
Steven Spielberg Turned Down the Offer to Direct One of the Star Wars Prequel...
- 5/20/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg’s legacy is a much-renowned one, unmarred by time and the arrival of new talent. His films have established a new era in Hollywood, through Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park. Despite the presence of evolved technologies and newer creatives, not many have been able to recreate the scale of Spielberg’s career or overthrow his status as a living legend.
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc [Photo: Gage Skidmore]With the passing of years, classics such as Harrison Ford’s classic Nazi-hunting adventure junkie or the rebirth of the Jurassic Age in the modern world have taken a backseat, giving way to more modernistic science fiction such as Minority Report and the playful Catch Me If You Can. But not once has the director stumbled in his unbroken creative streak for the past 50 years, beginning with the marine horror, Jaws.
However, when it comes to Steven Spielberg’s kids, they may be his harshest critics,...
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc [Photo: Gage Skidmore]With the passing of years, classics such as Harrison Ford’s classic Nazi-hunting adventure junkie or the rebirth of the Jurassic Age in the modern world have taken a backseat, giving way to more modernistic science fiction such as Minority Report and the playful Catch Me If You Can. But not once has the director stumbled in his unbroken creative streak for the past 50 years, beginning with the marine horror, Jaws.
However, when it comes to Steven Spielberg’s kids, they may be his harshest critics,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
You know that feeling of watching someone ice skate for the first time? Or when a little kid finally tries riding their bicycle without training wheels? That's sort of the feeling I get watching Steven Spielberg's movie adaptation of "The Color Purple."
Make no mistake: Spielberg's 1985 film version of Alice Walker's 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, which he directed from a script by his eventual "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" co-writer Menno Meyjes, is quite lovely to look at; it's a Spielberg picture so that much goes without saying. Whoopi Goldberg is similarly splendid as the grown-up Celie Harris-Johnson, a queer Black woman living in early 20th-century Georgia who endures horrific abuse at the hands of the men in her life yet finds kindness, support, and love from the Black women around her.
It's not that Spielberg had never tackled a "serious" adult movie before that,...
Make no mistake: Spielberg's 1985 film version of Alice Walker's 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, which he directed from a script by his eventual "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" co-writer Menno Meyjes, is quite lovely to look at; it's a Spielberg picture so that much goes without saying. Whoopi Goldberg is similarly splendid as the grown-up Celie Harris-Johnson, a queer Black woman living in early 20th-century Georgia who endures horrific abuse at the hands of the men in her life yet finds kindness, support, and love from the Black women around her.
It's not that Spielberg had never tackled a "serious" adult movie before that,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Christopher Nolan kicked off his Dark Knight trilogy with 2005’s Batman Begins. The film delved into the origins of Bruce Wayne as a child, confronting his fears and slowly growing up to be the vigilante we know as Batman. The trilogy became the most celebrated superhero trilogies of all time, exploring the characters’ eccentricities in a grounded and nuanced way.
Batman faces off against Bane in The Dark Knight Rises
By the time The Dark Knight Rises rolled around, the character had suffered a great loss and had become a recluse. A disillusioned Bruce Wayne was thrown into an underground prison by Bane. Instead of Nolan, his brother Jonathan Nolan came up with this interesting idea that harkened back to the first film where a young Bruce Wayne fell into a well.
The Symbolic Open-Air Prison in The Dark Knight Rises Was Jonathan Nolan’s Idea
Bruce Wayne’s escape...
Batman faces off against Bane in The Dark Knight Rises
By the time The Dark Knight Rises rolled around, the character had suffered a great loss and had become a recluse. A disillusioned Bruce Wayne was thrown into an underground prison by Bane. Instead of Nolan, his brother Jonathan Nolan came up with this interesting idea that harkened back to the first film where a young Bruce Wayne fell into a well.
The Symbolic Open-Air Prison in The Dark Knight Rises Was Jonathan Nolan’s Idea
Bruce Wayne’s escape...
- 5/20/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Over the last century, the small but mighty island Republic of Malta has cemented itself as an appealing global destination for major film productions, with features such as Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator,” Robert Altaman’s “Popeye,” and Steven Spielberg’s “Munich” shooting there. Scott recently wrapped production on the long-awaited follow-up to his 2000 Roman epic, and the country is prepping for the upcoming shoot of the newest installment of the “Jurassic World” franchise.
Speaking with Variety, director and co-founder of Maltese service provider Valletta Pictures, Joshua Cassar Gaspar, said that the requests to film on the island have “come in like crazy” following the U.S. strikes in 2023. “It’s an incredibly busy time. The next two years will be huge for us.”
“The strikes didn’t affect us because the independent productions kept going, and many of us in Malta service TV shows, which were also unaffected,” Gaspar continued.
Speaking with Variety, director and co-founder of Maltese service provider Valletta Pictures, Joshua Cassar Gaspar, said that the requests to film on the island have “come in like crazy” following the U.S. strikes in 2023. “It’s an incredibly busy time. The next two years will be huge for us.”
“The strikes didn’t affect us because the independent productions kept going, and many of us in Malta service TV shows, which were also unaffected,” Gaspar continued.
- 5/20/2024
- by Rafa Sales Ross
- Variety Film + TV
What's Daniel Day Lewis' best film? "Gangs of New York," perhaps? What about his Oscar-winning performance as the 16th President of the United States in "Lincoln?" Surely his efforts there should put Steven Spielberg's historical drama in the running for Lewis' finest work. Well, it's neither of these. Daniel Day Lewis' best film is, in fact, 1985's "A Room With a View," — at least according to Rotten Tomatoes.
The website that determined there to be only two perfect horror movies can also be consulted for its rankings of individual actors' filmographies. This has resulted in the definitely correct revelation that Sean Connery's finest film is "Darby O'Gill and the Little People." Now, it's Gene Hackman's turn to have a lifetime of acting ability summed up by a series of cartoon splats and tomatoes. What could possibly be at the top of this list? Well, my money was...
The website that determined there to be only two perfect horror movies can also be consulted for its rankings of individual actors' filmographies. This has resulted in the definitely correct revelation that Sean Connery's finest film is "Darby O'Gill and the Little People." Now, it's Gene Hackman's turn to have a lifetime of acting ability summed up by a series of cartoon splats and tomatoes. What could possibly be at the top of this list? Well, my money was...
- 5/20/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
1993 was a huge year for Steven Spielberg. Ever the workaholic, Spielberg had two major movies hit theaters in '93. The first was "Jurassic Park," which roared into multiplexes in June of that year. Then, in December, came "Schindler's List," Spielberg's Holocaust drama that finally won him a Best Director Oscar. Spielberg loves to work, and he would have other years where he released two films. But making two massive movies like "Jurassic Park" and "Schindler's List" was not an easy feat. The productions ended up overlapping, and the jarring nature of the two projects — one the ultimate popcorn blockbuster, the other a brutal and serious portrait of the Holocaust — ended up taking a toll on the acclaimed director.
After Spielberg finished principal photography on "Jurassic Park," he headed to Poland to shoot "Schindler's List." In Spielberg's mind, the main work on "Jurassic Park" was done. Except, of course, it wasn't.
After Spielberg finished principal photography on "Jurassic Park," he headed to Poland to shoot "Schindler's List." In Spielberg's mind, the main work on "Jurassic Park" was done. Except, of course, it wasn't.
- 5/19/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
When it was released in January of 2001, Richard Kelly's bleak time-travel psychological drama "Donnie Darko" caused a notable stir. The title character, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, is a teen struggling with schizophrenia in 1988, a time when Reagan's great Conservative revolution was drawing to a close and adults clung to suburban conformity as it crumbled under them. Donnie is obsessed with time-travel and regularly hallucinates a vicious, strange anthropomorphic rabbit monster named Frank (all while attempting to socialize at school and foster a romance with a classmate played by Jena Malone). Patrick Swayze appears as a cheesy self-self guru, Drew Barrymore plays one of Donnie's teachers, and Maggie Gyllenhaal plays Donnie's sister.
By turns psychedelic and weirdly moving (in a Goth sort of way), "Donnie Darko" quickly became a cult hit and rotated directly into the local midnight movie circuit, attracting a wide swath of misfits and night people.
By turns psychedelic and weirdly moving (in a Goth sort of way), "Donnie Darko" quickly became a cult hit and rotated directly into the local midnight movie circuit, attracting a wide swath of misfits and night people.
- 5/19/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Director Christopher Nolan has made films on some of the most unique concepts, resulting in an interesting filmography for the acclaimed director. However, Nolan’s filmography could have included one sci-fi blockbuster that was eventually directed by Steven Spielberg. Nonetheless, Nolan did not seem interested in directing the project for one reason.
Christopher Nolan was reportedly approached to direct Ready Player One. (Image via Esquire UK)
According to reports, Nolan was once in contention to direct the 2018 science fiction action film Ready Player One. However, Nolan declined the offer because of his desire to pursue original concepts, paving the way for Spielberg to take the director’s chair. Here is everything you need to know about why Nolan turned down a chance to direct Ready Player One.
Christopher Nolan Was Offered Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Blockbuster Ready Player One
Ready Player One is a science-fiction action film based on author...
Christopher Nolan was reportedly approached to direct Ready Player One. (Image via Esquire UK)
According to reports, Nolan was once in contention to direct the 2018 science fiction action film Ready Player One. However, Nolan declined the offer because of his desire to pursue original concepts, paving the way for Spielberg to take the director’s chair. Here is everything you need to know about why Nolan turned down a chance to direct Ready Player One.
Christopher Nolan Was Offered Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Blockbuster Ready Player One
Ready Player One is a science-fiction action film based on author...
- 5/19/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
There are a ton of prolific actors in the film industry, but only a handful of actors can rival the stardom of Matt Damon. The actor has worked in a number of films, which have left the audience mesmerized, and have led to a huge fan following all over the world. Damon has worked in films such as Good Will Hunting, Air, The Martian, Ocean’s Eleven, and many more, where he has proved his acting range.
Matt Damon in Air. Credits: Prime Video
Needless to say, working in films of various genres earned him the golden opportunity to work with names such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Robin Williams, and many more. However, he was quite close to working with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, until scheduling disagreements forced the filmmaker to find his replacement.
Scheduling Conflicts Made Matt Damon Lose Out on His Only Opportunity to Work...
Matt Damon in Air. Credits: Prime Video
Needless to say, working in films of various genres earned him the golden opportunity to work with names such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Robin Williams, and many more. However, he was quite close to working with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, until scheduling disagreements forced the filmmaker to find his replacement.
Scheduling Conflicts Made Matt Damon Lose Out on His Only Opportunity to Work...
- 5/19/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has surprised many throughout his extensive career in the film industry with his passion for filmmaking, his acting prowess, and his extreme stunt performances. And the Oscar-nominated actor Colin Farrell, who co-starred alongside Cruise in the 2002 sci-fi action film Minority Report, also found himself caught in the whirlwind of Cruise’s relentless pursuit of perfection.
Minority Report (2002) | Credit: 20th Century Fox
The actor recalled witnessing the ultra-perfectionist side of the action star while working on the movie as he shared that he was amazed at how competitive and engaged Cruise could get while starring in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi action movie.
Colin Farrell Reflected on Working With Tom Cruise in Minority Report
Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise in the lead, Minority Report is set in the future where crimes are predicted and prevented before they occur. Sharing the screen with Cruise, Colin Farrell landed the...
Minority Report (2002) | Credit: 20th Century Fox
The actor recalled witnessing the ultra-perfectionist side of the action star while working on the movie as he shared that he was amazed at how competitive and engaged Cruise could get while starring in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi action movie.
Colin Farrell Reflected on Working With Tom Cruise in Minority Report
Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise in the lead, Minority Report is set in the future where crimes are predicted and prevented before they occur. Sharing the screen with Cruise, Colin Farrell landed the...
- 5/19/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Veteran director Christopher Nolan is known for his iconic films like Interstellar, Inception, and, Oppenheimer. With some iconic ideas and mind-bending scripts that make the twisted world of time, space, and, people, Nolan is one of a kind director for the world.
Anne Hathaway as Amelia Brand in Interstellar | Paramount Pictures
Although Interstellar is somewhat Nolan’s brainchild, his brother Jonathan Nolan was attached to the film as its writer. With director Steven Spielberg attached originally as the director, J. Nolan revealed that the spirit of the original script remained even after changing directors.
The Original Soul of Interstellar Stayed The Same
Before Christopher Nolan and physicist Kip Thorne turned Jonathan Nolan’s script into a film, the Jurassic Park director was originally attached to the film. Sitting on the director’s chair, Spielberg had his own version of the film and his take on it.
Matthew McConaughey and Mackenzie Foy...
Anne Hathaway as Amelia Brand in Interstellar | Paramount Pictures
Although Interstellar is somewhat Nolan’s brainchild, his brother Jonathan Nolan was attached to the film as its writer. With director Steven Spielberg attached originally as the director, J. Nolan revealed that the spirit of the original script remained even after changing directors.
The Original Soul of Interstellar Stayed The Same
Before Christopher Nolan and physicist Kip Thorne turned Jonathan Nolan’s script into a film, the Jurassic Park director was originally attached to the film. Sitting on the director’s chair, Spielberg had his own version of the film and his take on it.
Matthew McConaughey and Mackenzie Foy...
- 5/19/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
I don’t think it’s an unpopular opinion anymore to say trigger warnings have gone too far. When you have people like Dame Judi Dench complaining about them, maybe the plot has gotten lost somewhat, so to speak. While many have taken issue with the wrong-headed warnings before movies like Blazing Saddles (a famously anti-racist movie) and the pretty tame early James Bond movies, perhaps the moment trigger warnings truly overstepped happened last week, when AMC aired Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas and attached the following disclaimer:
“This film includes language and/or cultural stereotypes that are inconsistent with today’s standards of inclusion and tolerance and may offend some viewers.”
Here’s the tweet that started it all:
Now I’ve seen it all. AMC message before the classic film Goodfellas. pic.twitter.com/QxTXXz4tex
— ken lovett (@klnynews) May 12, 2024
So, let’s take a minute to take all that in.
“This film includes language and/or cultural stereotypes that are inconsistent with today’s standards of inclusion and tolerance and may offend some viewers.”
Here’s the tweet that started it all:
Now I’ve seen it all. AMC message before the classic film Goodfellas. pic.twitter.com/QxTXXz4tex
— ken lovett (@klnynews) May 12, 2024
So, let’s take a minute to take all that in.
- 5/19/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Recalling the first time one of his films screened at the Cannes Film Festival, a young filmmaker remembered how the duration of the standing ovation the audience gave seemed to grow with every retelling in the media. In the room, he clocked about “a six-and-a-half-minute standing ovation, [but] by the time I had got back to L.A., it had grown to 20 minutes,” he said. “I said: ‘Wait a minute, I’m happy with six. I never even had a two-minute ovation.’ ”
That director was Steven Spielberg. The film was E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, which closed the 35th Cannes festival in 1982. Even back then, they were timing standing ovations — and arguing about just how long a festival audience stayed on its feet clapping. There’s a long a tradition of using that figure, preferably inflated, as a marketing hook in your movie’s rollout.
“The film that received a 15-minute...
That director was Steven Spielberg. The film was E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, which closed the 35th Cannes festival in 1982. Even back then, they were timing standing ovations — and arguing about just how long a festival audience stayed on its feet clapping. There’s a long a tradition of using that figure, preferably inflated, as a marketing hook in your movie’s rollout.
“The film that received a 15-minute...
- 5/19/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, and Christopher Nolan are known for pushing the boundaries in blockbuster filmmaking as they bring in original ideas and mount them on a large scale. While the directors have grown to be critical favorites, they also seem to have won the box office race with their original films.
Among these legends, Christopher Nolan seems to have gained the top spot in one category. With four of his original films grossing over $500 million at the box office, Nolan beat Spielberg and Roland Emmerich to gain the top spot. The Oscar-winner is the only filmmaker to have achieved this feat with movies that are not comic adaptations, reboots, or sequels.
Christopher Nolan Beats Steven Spielberg In One Directorial Achievement Christopher Nolan in an interview | Credits: YouTube/The Late Show
Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan have been maverick filmmakers who seem to have cracked...
Among these legends, Christopher Nolan seems to have gained the top spot in one category. With four of his original films grossing over $500 million at the box office, Nolan beat Spielberg and Roland Emmerich to gain the top spot. The Oscar-winner is the only filmmaker to have achieved this feat with movies that are not comic adaptations, reboots, or sequels.
Christopher Nolan Beats Steven Spielberg In One Directorial Achievement Christopher Nolan in an interview | Credits: YouTube/The Late Show
Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan have been maverick filmmakers who seem to have cracked...
- 5/19/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Described as a live-action Pixar film by the director John Krasinski, the fantasy adventure film If is charming audiences worldwide with its wonderful cast, brilliant visuals, and a lot of heart. If follows the story of a young girl named Bea who finds out that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends and with the help of Cal, she goes on a mission to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Ryan Reynolds, Cailey Fleming, Krasinski, Steve Carell, Emily Blunt, Awkwafina, Blake Lively, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Louis Gossett Jr., Vincent Vaughn, Fiona Shaw, Sam Rockwell, Bradley Cooper, George Clooney, and many popular actors. So, if you also love the fantastical nature of If here are some similar films you should check out next.
The Bfg (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Disney
The Bfg is a fantasy-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Melissa Mathison.
The Bfg (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Disney
The Bfg is a fantasy-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Melissa Mathison.
- 5/19/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Jesse Plemons has become an undisputed auteur’s favorite. The 36-year-old star’s beguiling unshowiness onscreen has landed him memorable parts in films from Paul Thomas Anderson (The Master), Steven Spielberg (Bridge of Spies, The Post), Martin Scorsese (The Irishman, Killers of the Flower Moon), Charlie Kaufman (I’m Thinking of Ending Things), Adam McKay (Vice) and Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog), among so many others. Arguably even more viewers know him from his indelible work on the small screen, which began with his breakthrough role on NBC’s Friday Night Lights, continued through AMC’s landmark hit series Breaking Bad and culminated with an Emmy nomination for FX’s Fargo, where he met his wife, actress and co-star Kirsten Dunst.
Plemons touched down for the Cannes Film Festival on Friday for the world premiere of Yorgos Lanthimos’ Kinds of Kindness, the acclaimed Greek director’s follow-up to his multi-Oscar-winning period fantasy Poor Things.
Plemons touched down for the Cannes Film Festival on Friday for the world premiere of Yorgos Lanthimos’ Kinds of Kindness, the acclaimed Greek director’s follow-up to his multi-Oscar-winning period fantasy Poor Things.
- 5/19/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Director Steven Spielberg has made some of the most memorable and impactful films of all time. The acclaimed filmmaker has won three Academy Awards in his lengthy career. However, there is one Oscar-winning movie outside his revered filmography that left Spielberg stunned and speechless upon watching it for the first time.
Steven Spielberg was profoundly impacted by 1962’s Lawrence of Arabia. (Image via CBS News)
Spielberg watched the movie for the first time during his childhood and admitted to being profoundly impacted by it. The film that left Spielberg stunned and speechless and most likely shaped the type of filmmaker he would go on to become was the 1962 epic biographical adventure drama Lawrence of Arabia. Here is what Spielberg revealed about his experience of watching Lawrence of Arabia.
Steven Spielberg Recalls Being Speechless After Watching Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia directed by David Lean won seven Oscars. | Columbia Pictures...
Steven Spielberg was profoundly impacted by 1962’s Lawrence of Arabia. (Image via CBS News)
Spielberg watched the movie for the first time during his childhood and admitted to being profoundly impacted by it. The film that left Spielberg stunned and speechless and most likely shaped the type of filmmaker he would go on to become was the 1962 epic biographical adventure drama Lawrence of Arabia. Here is what Spielberg revealed about his experience of watching Lawrence of Arabia.
Steven Spielberg Recalls Being Speechless After Watching Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia directed by David Lean won seven Oscars. | Columbia Pictures...
- 5/18/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Over the years, there have been a lot of filmmakers who have been game-changers when it comes to filmmaking. Michael Bay has been receiving audiences by presenting them with movies such as ‘Transformers’ and the ‘Bad Boys' series. Denis Villeneuve has been recently wowing his audiences with Sci-fi epics like ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and the 2021 adaptation of ‘Dune,". Steven Spielberg is well-known for being a movie maker who influenced filmmakers who rose to fame after him. Just like the director Ridley Scott, Spielberg is an adaptable screenwriter by experiments in almost any genre, and he continues to successfully do so. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The Hollywood Insider...
- 5/18/2024
- by Marco Castaneda
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Looking back at the legendary Queen of Rock and Roll, and Grammy winner Tina Turner’s career, we can certainly agree that the late icon not only dominated the music industry but also portrayed her versatility in a few critically acclaimed projects. However, despite her serious acting aspirations, Turner felt limited by opportunities for Black women as well as the type of roles she was being offered.
The legendary Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner | image: Philip Spittle/ Wikimedia Commons
Addressing how she was offered a leading role in Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple, featuring Whoopi Goldberg, who later scored an Academy Award nomination for her role, Tina Turner mentioned rejecting the part. However, in a surprising turn of events, the late legend noted accepting George Miller’s Mad Max sequel, Beyond Thunderdome.
Tina Turner Turned Down Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple
Debuting with Ken Russell’s 1975 film Tommy,...
The legendary Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner | image: Philip Spittle/ Wikimedia Commons
Addressing how she was offered a leading role in Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple, featuring Whoopi Goldberg, who later scored an Academy Award nomination for her role, Tina Turner mentioned rejecting the part. However, in a surprising turn of events, the late legend noted accepting George Miller’s Mad Max sequel, Beyond Thunderdome.
Tina Turner Turned Down Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple
Debuting with Ken Russell’s 1975 film Tommy,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
It was the year 1993 when veteran director Steven Spielberg released his magnum opus, Schindler’s List. Based on the book Schindler’s Ark (Schindler’s List in the U.S.), by author Thomas Keneally, the film and the book are a reminder and a tribute to the events of the Holocaust during World War II.
A still of Liam Neeson from Schindler’s List (1993). | Production: Universal Pictures
With an ensemble cast consisting of Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, and many more, the film was something extraordinary. When veteran director Martin Scorsese was approached to direct the film, he gave Steven Spielberg a gift that became one of the core parts of the Schindler’s List!
When Martin Scorsese Gave Steven Spielberg a Parting Gift
Initially, in the early 1980s, Spielberg was heavily interested in seeing the life of Oskar Schindler make it to the big screens. Purchasing the rights to the adaptation,...
A still of Liam Neeson from Schindler’s List (1993). | Production: Universal Pictures
With an ensemble cast consisting of Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, and many more, the film was something extraordinary. When veteran director Martin Scorsese was approached to direct the film, he gave Steven Spielberg a gift that became one of the core parts of the Schindler’s List!
When Martin Scorsese Gave Steven Spielberg a Parting Gift
Initially, in the early 1980s, Spielberg was heavily interested in seeing the life of Oskar Schindler make it to the big screens. Purchasing the rights to the adaptation,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Tim Blake Nelson made an appearance on the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast, speaking about his career and revealing some juicy behind-the-scenes details about some of Hollywood’s greatest films. The actor/playwright has worked with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, both of whom intimidated Nelson a little, albeit not deliberately.
A still from Minority Report/ 20th Century Fox
The actor has worked with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg on Minority Report, which had a few scenes that he was more than a little nervous to pull off. Speaking to Michael Rosenbaum, the actor revealed a lot about his time on the set of Minority Report, and how Spielberg and Cruise might have come on a little strong with how good they were at what they do.
Tim Blake Nelson says Steven Spielberg could do anything on set, save acting
Steven Spielberg in an interview with BBC
Speaking...
A still from Minority Report/ 20th Century Fox
The actor has worked with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg on Minority Report, which had a few scenes that he was more than a little nervous to pull off. Speaking to Michael Rosenbaum, the actor revealed a lot about his time on the set of Minority Report, and how Spielberg and Cruise might have come on a little strong with how good they were at what they do.
Tim Blake Nelson says Steven Spielberg could do anything on set, save acting
Steven Spielberg in an interview with BBC
Speaking...
- 5/18/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Daniel Day-Lewis is known to be an effective method actor, and in one of his famous roles, he pushed himself to the edge and demanded a lot from the team in order to deliver an exemplary performance.
Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln / 20th Century Fox
Tim Blake Nelson costarred with Day-Lewis in Steven Spielberg’s 2012 war drama film, Lincoln. The actor revealed every single thing that the latter requested on set, as well as shared what it was like to act alongside the Oscar-winning star.
Daniel Day-Lewis Prohibited Modern Items On The Set Of Lincoln
In a podcast interview via Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum, actor Tim Blake Nelson shared his experience working with Daniel Day-Lewis. He said “the transformation is so comprehensive, molecular” that he did not even feel he was with an actor. “It felt as though I were with the president of the United States,” he joked.
Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln / 20th Century Fox
Tim Blake Nelson costarred with Day-Lewis in Steven Spielberg’s 2012 war drama film, Lincoln. The actor revealed every single thing that the latter requested on set, as well as shared what it was like to act alongside the Oscar-winning star.
Daniel Day-Lewis Prohibited Modern Items On The Set Of Lincoln
In a podcast interview via Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum, actor Tim Blake Nelson shared his experience working with Daniel Day-Lewis. He said “the transformation is so comprehensive, molecular” that he did not even feel he was with an actor. “It felt as though I were with the president of the United States,” he joked.
- 5/18/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Demi Moore hit the Cannes red carpet on Friday for the first time in nearly 30 years, having last attended with then-husband Bruce Willis for the premiere of The Fifth Element in 1997. This year is all about Moore as she has a film in the competition courtesy of Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance and official duties on behalf of Chopard.
It was the latter commitment that brought her to the Palais last night. Moore joined the luxury jeweler’s co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele and rising stars Mike Faist and Sophie Wilde ahead of the late-night Trophée Chopard gala ceremony at Carlton Beach. Moore was tapped to serve as the godmother of the festivities, a role that saw her take the stage and present the trophies, which are given to next-generation talents. Faist is coming off the success of Challengers and before that, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Wilde...
It was the latter commitment that brought her to the Palais last night. Moore joined the luxury jeweler’s co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele and rising stars Mike Faist and Sophie Wilde ahead of the late-night Trophée Chopard gala ceremony at Carlton Beach. Moore was tapped to serve as the godmother of the festivities, a role that saw her take the stage and present the trophies, which are given to next-generation talents. Faist is coming off the success of Challengers and before that, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Wilde...
- 5/18/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Robert Alonzo, a two-time SAG Award winner known as one of the top action design professionals in Hollywood, is getting into producing at the action-focused production company Tremor House. His partner in the endeavor is longtime friend and collaborator Jonathan Spano, an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose film technology and stunt work have also earned him a SAG Award.
Tremor House will develop, produce, and/or finance mid-range budget action films. As its first deal, Tremor House has entered into a joint venture to co-finance and co-produce commercial action projects with CAT5, the burgeoning action label from Alexis Garcia.
“Tremor House provides us an opportunity to combine our talents, experience, relationships and resources to create projects with maximum entertainment impact,” said Alonzo and Spano in a joint statement to Deadline. “Using the precision and perspective that comes with understanding how to run a business and putting the right people in the right jobs,...
Tremor House will develop, produce, and/or finance mid-range budget action films. As its first deal, Tremor House has entered into a joint venture to co-finance and co-produce commercial action projects with CAT5, the burgeoning action label from Alexis Garcia.
“Tremor House provides us an opportunity to combine our talents, experience, relationships and resources to create projects with maximum entertainment impact,” said Alonzo and Spano in a joint statement to Deadline. “Using the precision and perspective that comes with understanding how to run a business and putting the right people in the right jobs,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Since 2017 we’ve been watching two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey’s fall from grace unfold after several men accused the actor of s*xual assault and inappropriate behavior. Although the jury in the US found Spacey not liable in actor Anthony Rapp’s civil suit over the molestation allegation and dismissed the particular lawsuit against him, the actor is still facing ongoing legal battles in London.
Kevin Spacey in House of Cards | Media Rights Capital/ Netflix
However, on a recent note, considering that the US court has cleared Kevin Spacey in Anthony Rapp’s case, Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson, and a few other celebrities began urging for Spacey to be allowed to return to acting. Pleading the industry to uncancel the House of Cards actor, Stone joined Neeson with the likes of Stephen Fry and F. Murray Abraham, in their calls for Spacey’s return.
Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and...
Kevin Spacey in House of Cards | Media Rights Capital/ Netflix
However, on a recent note, considering that the US court has cleared Kevin Spacey in Anthony Rapp’s case, Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson, and a few other celebrities began urging for Spacey to be allowed to return to acting. Pleading the industry to uncancel the House of Cards actor, Stone joined Neeson with the likes of Stephen Fry and F. Murray Abraham, in their calls for Spacey’s return.
Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and...
- 5/17/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Family films can be a big money maker if the movie is an all-quadrant pleaser. John Krasinski has stated that he wanted his new movie, If, to bring audiences back to the Amblin-like days of wonder when filmmakers like Steven Spielberg unlocked people’s imaginations. The box office predictions from our own Chris Bumbray had placed the movie to only open at $30 million. Family audiences are likely to be split between this and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which should be a strong second with around $28 million. Although, his A Quiet Place prequel will likely make a lot more money at the box office this summer.
As the weekend starts, Deadline has reported that the Thursday night preview figures that If imagined would ultimately total at $1.75 million from screenings that started at 4 Pm. It is noted, however, that original, live-action PG-rated family films are more rare nowadays and...
As the weekend starts, Deadline has reported that the Thursday night preview figures that If imagined would ultimately total at $1.75 million from screenings that started at 4 Pm. It is noted, however, that original, live-action PG-rated family films are more rare nowadays and...
- 5/17/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Steven Spielberg used a filming technique he hadn’t applied since E.T. to shoot the classic film Saving Private Ryan. But he didn’t expect the demoralizing effect that would have on the film.
The special film technique Steven Spielberg used for ‘Saving Private Ryan’ Tom Hanks | CBS/ Getty Images
Spielberg already knew he was going to direct a world war two movie before he did Saving Private Ryan. He just didn’t know what movie that was gonna be before the Tom Hanks war film. He was soon sent the film’s script by a screenwriter, and found the war movie he wanted to do.
“As a matter of fact, it was the only time in my several decades of having an agent that they actually gave me a screenplay that I wound up directing,” he once told the DGA.
What separated Saving Private Ryan from most of...
The special film technique Steven Spielberg used for ‘Saving Private Ryan’ Tom Hanks | CBS/ Getty Images
Spielberg already knew he was going to direct a world war two movie before he did Saving Private Ryan. He just didn’t know what movie that was gonna be before the Tom Hanks war film. He was soon sent the film’s script by a screenwriter, and found the war movie he wanted to do.
“As a matter of fact, it was the only time in my several decades of having an agent that they actually gave me a screenplay that I wound up directing,” he once told the DGA.
What separated Saving Private Ryan from most of...
- 5/17/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Whether you like Quentin Tarantino's wild and idiosyncratic approach to filmmaking or not, it's hard to deny that his work has made an immeasurable contribution to the development of pop culture as we know it today. But none of this would be the case if Tarantino weren't arguably one of the biggest movie buffs in the modern film industry. So if you haven't seen these 20 movies personally recommended by Quentin Tarantino, we suggest you do so as soon as possible!
20 Great Movies Tarantino Recommends Watching
20. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
19. Apocalypse Now
18. The Bad News Bears
17. Black Sabbath
16. Dazed and Confused
15. Deep Red
14. Easy Rider
13. Enter the Void
12. Frances Ha
11. The Great Escape
10. Mad Max: Fury Road
9. Rio Bravo
8. The Skin I Live In
7. The Social Network
6. Sorcerer
5. There Will Be Blood
4. Top Gun: Maverick
3. Toy Story 3
2. Unfaithfully Yours
1. West Side Story
The filmmaker's oeuvre is characterized by...
20 Great Movies Tarantino Recommends Watching
20. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
19. Apocalypse Now
18. The Bad News Bears
17. Black Sabbath
16. Dazed and Confused
15. Deep Red
14. Easy Rider
13. Enter the Void
12. Frances Ha
11. The Great Escape
10. Mad Max: Fury Road
9. Rio Bravo
8. The Skin I Live In
7. The Social Network
6. Sorcerer
5. There Will Be Blood
4. Top Gun: Maverick
3. Toy Story 3
2. Unfaithfully Yours
1. West Side Story
The filmmaker's oeuvre is characterized by...
- 5/16/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Fight Club, Zodiac, The Social Network, Gone Girl. There's hardly anyone who hasn't seen, let alone heard, all of these movies and the name of the man behind them, David Fincher. From Alien 3 to The Killer with Michael Fassbender, from House of Cards to Love, Death & Robots, Fincher's career is now in its fourth decade and his films have collectively grossed over $2.1 billion. But of course, no matter how original his work, even a director as innovative as Fincher is inspired by the achievements of filmmakers who came before him. Here is a list of 26 films that David Fincher has cited as his favorites.
26 Must-See Movies David Fincher Loves
26. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
25. Chinatown
24. Dr. Strangelove
23. The Godfather Part II
22. Taxi Driver
21. Being There
20. Alien
19. Rear Window
18. Jaws
17. Lawrence of Arabia
16. Zelig
15. Cabaret
14. All That Jazz
13. Paper Moon
12. All the President's Men
11. Citizen Kane
10. 8½
9. The Graduate...
26 Must-See Movies David Fincher Loves
26. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
25. Chinatown
24. Dr. Strangelove
23. The Godfather Part II
22. Taxi Driver
21. Being There
20. Alien
19. Rear Window
18. Jaws
17. Lawrence of Arabia
16. Zelig
15. Cabaret
14. All That Jazz
13. Paper Moon
12. All the President's Men
11. Citizen Kane
10. 8½
9. The Graduate...
- 5/16/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Steven Spielberg gave Firefly star Nathan Fillion one of his first big breaks by casting him in Saving Private Ryan. But he soon became frustrated with himself after he couldn’t do this pivotal scene in the movie.
Nathan Fillion couldn’t do the 1 thing he was brought on to do in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ Nathan Fillion | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Fillion caught a lucky break when he was cast in Spielberg’s critically acclaimed WW2 film. He was hired after moving to Los Angeles, where he wasn’t getting acting work for a long time. The scene Fillion was brought on for was a small one requiring him to cry. Normally, this would’ve been an easy scene to do for The Rookie star, as the actor was already experienced with crying on cue.
“It used to be something we do on the bus on the way to school is...
Nathan Fillion couldn’t do the 1 thing he was brought on to do in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ Nathan Fillion | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Fillion caught a lucky break when he was cast in Spielberg’s critically acclaimed WW2 film. He was hired after moving to Los Angeles, where he wasn’t getting acting work for a long time. The scene Fillion was brought on for was a small one requiring him to cry. Normally, this would’ve been an easy scene to do for The Rookie star, as the actor was already experienced with crying on cue.
“It used to be something we do on the bus on the way to school is...
- 5/16/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Late in the highly entertaining and enlightening new HBO Documentary Films movie on the life and career of Faye Dunaway we learn how much this iconic star just loves coming to the Cannes Film Festival. “Just about every year,” she says — not only for the world’s best films but also to immerse herself in all aspects of filmmaking. I have seen her many times just soaking it all up cinematically both here in Cannes and Telluride, to name two fests.
So it seems appropriate that the Cannes Classics section would be the place for the World Premiere Wednesday night — in the presence of Dunaway as the French like to call it — of this terrific new docu in which Dunaway pretty much tells it all straight about her life, loves, desires, ambitions, movies, co-stars, depression, controversies, family and hopes for the future in a profession she says she can’t imagine not working in.
So it seems appropriate that the Cannes Classics section would be the place for the World Premiere Wednesday night — in the presence of Dunaway as the French like to call it — of this terrific new docu in which Dunaway pretty much tells it all straight about her life, loves, desires, ambitions, movies, co-stars, depression, controversies, family and hopes for the future in a profession she says she can’t imagine not working in.
- 5/16/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Independent filmmaking is no easy task — even if you’re Steven Spielberg’s daughter.
Destry Allyn Spielberg is set to make her feature directorial debut with “Please Don’t Feed the Children,” a low-budget thriller, which was filmed last year in Santa Fe, N.M.
But the film has endured significant financing problems, shutting down just before production was to begin. Production later restarted and wrapped around Thanksgiving, but the project still owes numerous vendors about $200,000, according to emails and interviews.
“All the vendors and crew did everything we could to make this film possible,” the film’s transportation coordinator, Mike Garcia, wrote in an email to Spielberg and the producers in January. “To not pay for their services in return is unacceptable.”
Jason Dubin, the film’s lead producer, said in an interview on Wednesday that the production has recently obtained funding from a new investor in Seattle that will...
Destry Allyn Spielberg is set to make her feature directorial debut with “Please Don’t Feed the Children,” a low-budget thriller, which was filmed last year in Santa Fe, N.M.
But the film has endured significant financing problems, shutting down just before production was to begin. Production later restarted and wrapped around Thanksgiving, but the project still owes numerous vendors about $200,000, according to emails and interviews.
“All the vendors and crew did everything we could to make this film possible,” the film’s transportation coordinator, Mike Garcia, wrote in an email to Spielberg and the producers in January. “To not pay for their services in return is unacceptable.”
Jason Dubin, the film’s lead producer, said in an interview on Wednesday that the production has recently obtained funding from a new investor in Seattle that will...
- 5/15/2024
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
In anticipation of director Steven Spielberg providing a vibrant 'Leni Riefenstahl’ -type cinematic vision to August’s ‘Democrat National Convention’ in Chicago, take a look at ‘Deep Fake’ parodies, available on YouTube, that underscore Spielberg’s involvement:
“…Spielberg has attended multiple strategy sessions, offering his insights on how best to tell the president’s story and highlight his vision at this summer’s convention.
“The Spielberg campaign will rely on film streamed online, although Spielberg will not confirm whether or not he will create a film portion for this summer’s events…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…Spielberg has attended multiple strategy sessions, offering his insights on how best to tell the president’s story and highlight his vision at this summer’s convention.
“The Spielberg campaign will rely on film streamed online, although Spielberg will not confirm whether or not he will create a film portion for this summer’s events…”
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- 5/15/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
I hope you're happy, "Wicked" fans. The "Wizard of Oz" musical, itself based on the fanciful, world building-dense Gregory Maguire novel that re-imagines the characters and stories from L. Frank Baum's "Oz" books, has been slow to make the leap from stage to screen. On the way, it also went from a single film to two, which is a bit disconcerting for a work that clocks in at a tightly-paced two and a half hours in its original form. The movie features new songs and script material by returning "Wicked" lyricist Stephen Schwartz and writer Winnie Holzman, but will that be enough to justify the split? Or should we be concerned that something bad is happening in Oz?
(Also yes, for those who are wondering, I will be making "Wicked" puns for the rest of this article because I'm nothing if not committed to the bit.)
Both "Wicked" films...
(Also yes, for those who are wondering, I will be making "Wicked" puns for the rest of this article because I'm nothing if not committed to the bit.)
Both "Wicked" films...
- 5/15/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep revealed her admiration for actresses who move into production having achieved fame on the big screen in an onstage conversation Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival.
“There are so many women are producing for themselves and I’m so in awe of the ones who have done that. Reese [Witherspoon] and Nicole [Kidman], Natalie Portman. Everybody has their own production company,” she said.
“I have a production company of babies and that’s what I’ve produced, but I didn’t ever want to get phone calls after seven o’clock at night. So, I never did that. I’m in awe of people who do that. There are only so many hours in the day,”’ said Streep, who had highlighted earlier that she was a mother of four, and grandmother of five.
Streep was speaking to a packed Debussy Theatre in Cannes, where she was the...
“There are so many women are producing for themselves and I’m so in awe of the ones who have done that. Reese [Witherspoon] and Nicole [Kidman], Natalie Portman. Everybody has their own production company,” she said.
“I have a production company of babies and that’s what I’ve produced, but I didn’t ever want to get phone calls after seven o’clock at night. So, I never did that. I’m in awe of people who do that. There are only so many hours in the day,”’ said Streep, who had highlighted earlier that she was a mother of four, and grandmother of five.
Streep was speaking to a packed Debussy Theatre in Cannes, where she was the...
- 5/15/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
“The roles are wonderful now, I think, for women, and so many women are producing for themselves,” marveled Meryl Streep at a Cannes Film Festival “rendez-vous” held on Wednesday afternoon, just hours after the legendary actress collected an honorary Palme d’Or at the fest’s opening night ceremony. (She reported that she didn’t go to sleep until 3 a.m.) “I’m so in awe of the ones who have done that — Reese [Witherspoon] and Nicole [Kidman] and Natalie Portman. Everyone has their own production company!” The mother of four and grandmother of five added with a chuckle, “I had a production company: making babies! I didn’t want to get calls after seven o’clock at night, so I didn’t do that.”
During a conversation with French journalist Didier Allouch in front of a packed Théâtre Debussy within the Palais complex, the 74-year-old reflected on not just how opportunities...
During a conversation with French journalist Didier Allouch in front of a packed Théâtre Debussy within the Palais complex, the 74-year-old reflected on not just how opportunities...
- 5/15/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Vanishing Point" isn't exactly a mainstream classic, but for a portion of moviegoers who like to see cars go fast and people do drugs, it's pretty much unmissable. Based on that description alone, it makes sense that the cult film's audience grew when it was directly referenced in Quentin Tarantino's 2007 road slasher film "Death Proof." Other directors who are major fans of the film include Edgar Wright and Steven Spielberg, who once told Entertainment Weekly it was one of his favorite movies.
The 1971 film didn't feature many stars, but did include a handful of actors who would become famous for other projects in the years following the film. Cleavon Little, who played radio DJ Super Soul in the film, went on to star in Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles" three years later, while actress Charlotte Rampling, who was Oscar nominated for her work in "45 Years" in 2016, apparently appeared as...
The 1971 film didn't feature many stars, but did include a handful of actors who would become famous for other projects in the years following the film. Cleavon Little, who played radio DJ Super Soul in the film, went on to star in Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles" three years later, while actress Charlotte Rampling, who was Oscar nominated for her work in "45 Years" in 2016, apparently appeared as...
- 5/15/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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