Turning into a cultural phenomenon following its release in 1990, the Home Alone franchise thereafter became the universal theme for the holiday season. Further, appearing in memes and other forms of media, the franchise became a huge box-office success. And certainly, the credit goes to its iconic cast, including Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern.
Joe Pesci, Macaulay Culkin, and Daniel Stern in Home Alone (1990) | 20th Century Fox
However, despite demonstrating its enduring popularity through generations and making staggering profits during every year’s holiday season, Daniel Stern revealed a dark reality about the films. Recalling how he was stripped of his deserving salary, despite his co-stars getting eye-watering amounts, Stern mentioned how he had to fight with producers for his demands.
Home Alone 2 Producers Initially Low-Balled Daniel Stern
In a surprising revelation, Daniel Stern, the actor who played Marv Murchins in the iconic Home Alone franchise, disclosed in his...
Joe Pesci, Macaulay Culkin, and Daniel Stern in Home Alone (1990) | 20th Century Fox
However, despite demonstrating its enduring popularity through generations and making staggering profits during every year’s holiday season, Daniel Stern revealed a dark reality about the films. Recalling how he was stripped of his deserving salary, despite his co-stars getting eye-watering amounts, Stern mentioned how he had to fight with producers for his demands.
Home Alone 2 Producers Initially Low-Balled Daniel Stern
In a surprising revelation, Daniel Stern, the actor who played Marv Murchins in the iconic Home Alone franchise, disclosed in his...
- 5/22/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Celia Imrie completes the main cast of the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club. More here.
One wonders quite when Richard Osman found the time to write a bestselling cosy crime series in between being the resident expert on Pointless (with a laptop that it turns out was never actually switched on) and the chairman of House Of Games.
However, The Thursday Murder Club quickly became a literary phenomenon, with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment snapping up the rights before it has even been published, and it stayed atop the bestseller charts for months following its release.
The Thursday Murder Club follows the residents of a retirement home who find themselves attempting to the solve the case of a deceased property developer. It was reported last month that Dame Helen Mirren will play the role of Elizabeth Best, a former spy, Pierce Brosnan will play Ron Ritchie,...
One wonders quite when Richard Osman found the time to write a bestselling cosy crime series in between being the resident expert on Pointless (with a laptop that it turns out was never actually switched on) and the chairman of House Of Games.
However, The Thursday Murder Club quickly became a literary phenomenon, with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment snapping up the rights before it has even been published, and it stayed atop the bestseller charts for months following its release.
The Thursday Murder Club follows the residents of a retirement home who find themselves attempting to the solve the case of a deceased property developer. It was reported last month that Dame Helen Mirren will play the role of Elizabeth Best, a former spy, Pierce Brosnan will play Ron Ritchie,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Writing on Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island in 2010, Anthony Lane whipped a quote from Umberto Eco: “Two cliches make us laugh but a hundred clichés move us, because we sense dimly that the clichés are talking among themselves, celebrating a reunion.” Eco’s words resonate even stronger in Christmas Eve at Miller’s Point, a fascinating simulacrum of festive movies in which references to annual favorites are thrust together with about as much delicacy as the family it tenderly depicts. The island isn’t Shutter but Long, specifically a small town in Suffolk County where we meet four generations of the Bolsanos, a blue-collar family going through the motions and rituals of their annual get-together, adoring and enduring each other as best they can in what might be their last year in the family home. The filmmaker behind this delicate, strange, reflective bauble is Tyler Taormina, co-founder of the...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rory O'Connor
- The Film Stage
Even their fans knew that sooner or later this was going to happen. Apparently, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are running out of money. There’s a new report that says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s foundation, Archwell, can’t raise any money after the California Attorney General found that the charity is “deliquent.” Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Are Running Out Of Money
According to Page Six, Harry and Meghan’s Archwell foundation has been listed as delinquent by the California Ag, Rob Bonta.
That’s because the organizaiton has failed to submit its annual report and registration fees. And of course, a lot of people can’t help but raise their eyebrows over the matter.
The note from the Ag even said, “An organization that is listed as delinquent is not in good standing...
Royal Family News – Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Are Running Out Of Money
According to Page Six, Harry and Meghan’s Archwell foundation has been listed as delinquent by the California Ag, Rob Bonta.
That’s because the organizaiton has failed to submit its annual report and registration fees. And of course, a lot of people can’t help but raise their eyebrows over the matter.
The note from the Ag even said, “An organization that is listed as delinquent is not in good standing...
- 5/17/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
Surreal. That’s how Misan Harriman describes his first time at the Academy Awards earlier this year. Six years before, his wife had bought him a Fujifilm X100 for his 40th birthday and encouraged him to start taking pictures with it. Then there he was, surrounded by the global industry’s most overachieving, himself an Oscar-nominated director.
He had always loved film, having been raised on ’80s and ’90s cinema like The Lost Boys, Big Trouble in Little China and Stand By Me. He describes Home Alone, of all things, as “more than entertainment for troubled kids like me,” and will share his connection to the classic movie’s study of “trauma response” and the way it, and films like it, saved him. Born in Nigeria in 1977, Harriman was the only Black kid at his British boarding school. “With my kind of neurodiversity, I’m not supposed to be good at anything,...
He had always loved film, having been raised on ’80s and ’90s cinema like The Lost Boys, Big Trouble in Little China and Stand By Me. He describes Home Alone, of all things, as “more than entertainment for troubled kids like me,” and will share his connection to the classic movie’s study of “trauma response” and the way it, and films like it, saved him. Born in Nigeria in 1977, Harriman was the only Black kid at his British boarding school. “With my kind of neurodiversity, I’m not supposed to be good at anything,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Joe Utichi
- Deadline Film + TV
Orphan was released by Scream Factory on April 14th, 2024.
Murderous children is one of my favorite sub-genres of horror. Some are good, most are bad and a select few — including Orphan from 2009 — are truly great. Starting all the way back in 1956 with The Bad Seed, audiences have been captivated by the concept of children committing heinous acts of violence. Now, thanks to Scream Factory, we have one of the most shocking entries in the genre available on blu-ray with a brand-new, limited-edition slipcover.
Orphan Critique
Isabelle Fuhrman as Esther in The Orphan
Much like The Sixth Sense — and even Sleepaway Camp — Orphan is a horror film that’s primarily remembered for the twisted revelation at its conclusion; however, a movie has to be more than just its ending. Even knowing how the film ends, the rewatch-ability of Jaume Collet-Serra’s twisted tale is undeniable. The kill count is relatively low for this style of horror,...
Murderous children is one of my favorite sub-genres of horror. Some are good, most are bad and a select few — including Orphan from 2009 — are truly great. Starting all the way back in 1956 with The Bad Seed, audiences have been captivated by the concept of children committing heinous acts of violence. Now, thanks to Scream Factory, we have one of the most shocking entries in the genre available on blu-ray with a brand-new, limited-edition slipcover.
Orphan Critique
Isabelle Fuhrman as Esther in The Orphan
Much like The Sixth Sense — and even Sleepaway Camp — Orphan is a horror film that’s primarily remembered for the twisted revelation at its conclusion; however, a movie has to be more than just its ending. Even knowing how the film ends, the rewatch-ability of Jaume Collet-Serra’s twisted tale is undeniable. The kill count is relatively low for this style of horror,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Joshua Ryan
- FandomWire
The Christmas movie is a genre unto itself. It includes all types of films, from classics like It’s a Wonderful Life to comedies like Home Alone to actioners like Die Hard. But while any movie can pop a tree and some stockings in the frame, a memorable Christmas movie must do one thing: make the audience feel the spirit of the season, an objective clearly at the heart of Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point, which will see its Cannes world premiere in the Directors’ Fortnight program.
The third feature from director-writer Tyler Taormina (Ham on Rye), Miller’s Point employs a framing story about a multigenerational Italian family coming home for the holidays. But the film is more tone poem than plot-driven narrative, with an atmosphere of holiday nostalgia permeating every scene. A soundtrack of ’60s pop hits plays like a loop of Christmas songs, almost tricking the ear,...
The third feature from director-writer Tyler Taormina (Ham on Rye), Miller’s Point employs a framing story about a multigenerational Italian family coming home for the holidays. But the film is more tone poem than plot-driven narrative, with an atmosphere of holiday nostalgia permeating every scene. A soundtrack of ’60s pop hits plays like a loop of Christmas songs, almost tricking the ear,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Shannon L. Bowen
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Unraveling the Unique Blend of Horror in Abigail Abigail presents a fascinating twist on the classic home invasion narrative by integrating elements of dark fantasy and horror, reminiscent of the iconic Home Alone. This film directed by the innovative duo, Radio Silence, notably Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, steers away from the traditional by introducing an enrapturing vampire-themed storyline. Alongside a stellar cast including Alisha Weir and Melissa Barrera, Abigail crafts a narrative that is as thrilling as it is unique. Insights from Within the Production During production, This is an excellent opening for the 10th episode in an action
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- 5/13/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
David Letterman kicked off the first of three nights of his “Gods of Comedy” interview series at Netflix Is a Joke Fest on Monday, sitting down with Nate Bargatze at the Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood.
“I have not met this man, so to nudge up against a guy who is just as good as it gets is a thrill for me,” Letterman said, prepping the crowd for the surprise guest. “In the world of comedy, some perhaps are as good. No one is better.”
Over the next 90 minutes, Letterman probed Bargatze about his Tennessee upbringing and his journey as a comic, including the time bookers for The Late Show With David Letterman rejected his audition tape to appear on the talk show in 2012.
“I was told that it was ‘too mundane,’ and I did not know what that word meant so I looked at it and I put it in my head,...
“I have not met this man, so to nudge up against a guy who is just as good as it gets is a thrill for me,” Letterman said, prepping the crowd for the surprise guest. “In the world of comedy, some perhaps are as good. No one is better.”
Over the next 90 minutes, Letterman probed Bargatze about his Tennessee upbringing and his journey as a comic, including the time bookers for The Late Show With David Letterman rejected his audition tape to appear on the talk show in 2012.
“I was told that it was ‘too mundane,’ and I did not know what that word meant so I looked at it and I put it in my head,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s been four decades since Samantha Baker bemoaned the fact that everyone had forgotten her 16th birthday amid the chaos caused by her wacky sister’s impending nuptials. On May 4, 1984, “Sixteen Candles” was released, the success of which prompted a string of hits by filmmaker John Hughes, launched the careers of several performers and inspired the glory years of teen movies in the 1980s. Read on for more about the “Sixteen Candles” 40th anniversary.
After the success of two movies based on screenplays he had written, “Mr. Mom” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), Hughes was given the opportunity to direct one of his scripts. Up to this point, “teen movies” had largely evolved from cautionary “rebellion” films in the 1950s to the beach party films of the 1960s to slasher films of the 1970s to sex comedies in the early 1980s. Hughes wrote a script that truly reflected the life of an average teen,...
After the success of two movies based on screenplays he had written, “Mr. Mom” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), Hughes was given the opportunity to direct one of his scripts. Up to this point, “teen movies” had largely evolved from cautionary “rebellion” films in the 1950s to the beach party films of the 1960s to slasher films of the 1970s to sex comedies in the early 1980s. Hughes wrote a script that truly reflected the life of an average teen,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
It’s hard for anyone to hate Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man. But the movies featuring the actor would be much different if Harry Potter director, Chris Columbus, had said yes to helm the trilogy. However, Columbus had a bigger fish to fry, and we can’t blame him for passing on Spider-Man.
Chris Columbus. Credit: Comingsoon.net
Harry Potter has been one of the biggest franchises in cinematic history. Not just in terms of box office numbers, but the movie series went on to become a cult hit and a pop cultural phenomenon, still with an astonishing fanbase. We are glad that Columbus joined the movie series pioneering the franchise.
Chris Columbus Chose Harry Potter Over Spider-Man
A still from Chris Columbus’ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry fascinated Chris Columbus as he had always intended to direct the cinematic adaptation of J. K. Rowling...
Chris Columbus. Credit: Comingsoon.net
Harry Potter has been one of the biggest franchises in cinematic history. Not just in terms of box office numbers, but the movie series went on to become a cult hit and a pop cultural phenomenon, still with an astonishing fanbase. We are glad that Columbus joined the movie series pioneering the franchise.
Chris Columbus Chose Harry Potter Over Spider-Man
A still from Chris Columbus’ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry fascinated Chris Columbus as he had always intended to direct the cinematic adaptation of J. K. Rowling...
- 5/4/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
45 years ago, writer/director Don Coscarelli delivered one of the best horror films ever made: Phantasm, a film which spawned three sequels that Coscarelli wrote and directed himself, then a fourth that he wrote with director David Hartman. Earlier this year, we learned that Coscarelli would be celebrating the 45th anniversary of Phantasm by expanding the franchise with a book called Phiction: Tales from the World of Phantasm, which was initially only available as a limited edition hardcover. Now paperback and Kindle editions of Phiction are available as well, and you can pick up a copy on Amazon!
With a page count of 171, Phiction contains the following six stories:
· In Life and Death in the ‘Nam, we explore the origin story of our favorite ice cream vendor hero Reggie and his first encounter with the supernatural forces of evil in the jungles of the Vietnam war. It’s a two-fisted...
With a page count of 171, Phiction contains the following six stories:
· In Life and Death in the ‘Nam, we explore the origin story of our favorite ice cream vendor hero Reggie and his first encounter with the supernatural forces of evil in the jungles of the Vietnam war. It’s a two-fisted...
- 5/3/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Tom Felton has become an iconic figure through his work in the Harry Potter franchise. Playing a character that basically created the morally gray bad boy trope, his performance as Draco Malfoy is still influential. Delivering an excellent, yet incomplete arc, the part that he played in the eight films was significant, to say the least.
Felton in his iconic role of Draco Malfoy
Recently, the actor was asked about his favorite movie, and many would expect the answer to be the series he starred in for a huge chunk of his life. Unfortunately for fans, his answers were quite different. However, it did not stray too far away from his childhood and his iconic role.
Tom Felton’s Comfort Movie is Not Harry Potter
Tom Felton recently gave an interview with Brit, where he went into great detail about his personal and professional life. When the interview started, one...
Felton in his iconic role of Draco Malfoy
Recently, the actor was asked about his favorite movie, and many would expect the answer to be the series he starred in for a huge chunk of his life. Unfortunately for fans, his answers were quite different. However, it did not stray too far away from his childhood and his iconic role.
Tom Felton’s Comfort Movie is Not Harry Potter
Tom Felton recently gave an interview with Brit, where he went into great detail about his personal and professional life. When the interview started, one...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren and Ben Kingsley are set to star in The Thursday Murder Club, with Chris Columbus attached to write and direct.
The film is an adaptation of British TV host and producer Richard Osman’s novel of the same name. Osman confirmed the news on his podcast, The Rest is Entertainment, today. Steven Spielberg’s production house, Amblin Entertainment, is making it.
The story follows a group of geriatric friends in a retirement home who gather to solve murders for fun, but find themselves caught in a real case. Mirren will play ex-spy Elizabeth, Kingsley will play ex-psychiatrist Ibrahim and Brosnan will play former union activist Ron. Negotiations for an actress to play the fourth member of the group, Joyce, are ongoing.
Filming will begin in the UK at the end of June and run through to September, said Osman. Home Alone, Mrs Doubtfire and Harry Potter...
The film is an adaptation of British TV host and producer Richard Osman’s novel of the same name. Osman confirmed the news on his podcast, The Rest is Entertainment, today. Steven Spielberg’s production house, Amblin Entertainment, is making it.
The story follows a group of geriatric friends in a retirement home who gather to solve murders for fun, but find themselves caught in a real case. Mirren will play ex-spy Elizabeth, Kingsley will play ex-psychiatrist Ibrahim and Brosnan will play former union activist Ron. Negotiations for an actress to play the fourth member of the group, Joyce, are ongoing.
Filming will begin in the UK at the end of June and run through to September, said Osman. Home Alone, Mrs Doubtfire and Harry Potter...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Columbus will direct film adaptation of Pointless presenter’s bestselling mystery book about a group of septuagenarian sleuths
Three of the four leading roles in the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestselling mystery book have now been cast, with A-listers Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley set to play septuagenarian sleuths in a retirement community.
Chris Columbus, whose previous credits include Home Alone, Mrs Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films, is set to direct.
Three of the four leading roles in the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestselling mystery book have now been cast, with A-listers Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley set to play septuagenarian sleuths in a retirement community.
Chris Columbus, whose previous credits include Home Alone, Mrs Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films, is set to direct.
- 4/23/2024
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
Back in 2020, it was announced that Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again director Ol Parker would be following that film up by taking the helm of The Thursday Murder Club, an adaptation of the debut novel by Richard Osman (creator and co-presenter of the BBC quiz show Pointless), for Amblin. Given that Parker’s involvement was announced just days before the pandemic lockdowns, it’s not surprising to hear that iteration of the project didn’t hold together… but The Thursday Murder Club is still moving forward. Home Alone and Harry Potter director Chris Columbus is now attached to direct the film, and Variety reports that Pierce Brosnan (GoldenEye), Helen Mirren (The Queen), and Ben Kingsley (Iron Man 3) are being eyed for three of the four the lead roles!
The Thursday Murder Club will tell the story of four septuagenarian friends who live in a retirement community and solve cold cases for fun.
The Thursday Murder Club will tell the story of four septuagenarian friends who live in a retirement community and solve cold cases for fun.
- 4/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Image created by “Shutterstock.AI” The 1984 classic Gremlins is a movie that never gets old! Steven Spielberg produced it, Joe Dante directed…and Chris Columbus who wrote Home Alone and directed first Harry Potter movie? He wrote Gremlins too! Talk about a talented crew. Zach Galligan – the main guy in Gremlins – was recently at a Gremlins Comic-Con Northeast 2024 panel, and he shared a hilarious story. When he first saw the finished movie with his co-star, Phoebe Cates, he was a little confused. He was expecting a dark, action-heavy film, but Gremlins ended up being way more zany and fun. (Click the media bar to hear Zach Galligan tell the story) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Zach_Galligan_First_Seeing_Gremlins_.mp3
For more behind-the-scenes stuff from the Gremlins Comic-Con panel, head over to Monopoly Events YouTube page.
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For more behind-the-scenes stuff from the Gremlins Comic-Con panel, head over to Monopoly Events YouTube page.
The post From Dark To Zany: Zach Galligan’s Hilarious ‘Gremlins’ Story appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 4/22/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Amblin’s film adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel “The Thursday Murder Club” is finally taking shape, with “Harry Potter” and “Home Alone” filmmaker Chris Columbus set to direct.
Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley are being eyed for three of the four lead roles in the project.
The book, released in 2020, tells the story of four septuagenarian friends who live in a retirement community and solve cold cases for fun. When a shady property developer is found dead, the four find themselves in the middle of their first live crime.
Publishing rights for the book were sold in the biggest debut novel deal for a decade. Amblin Partners scored worldwide rights to the film after a competitive auction that attracted interest from 14 studios.
It’s been a strong year for Amblin, whose series “Masters of the Air” launched with more viewers in its opening weekend than any Apple...
Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley are being eyed for three of the four lead roles in the project.
The book, released in 2020, tells the story of four septuagenarian friends who live in a retirement community and solve cold cases for fun. When a shady property developer is found dead, the four find themselves in the middle of their first live crime.
Publishing rights for the book were sold in the biggest debut novel deal for a decade. Amblin Partners scored worldwide rights to the film after a competitive auction that attracted interest from 14 studios.
It’s been a strong year for Amblin, whose series “Masters of the Air” launched with more viewers in its opening weekend than any Apple...
- 4/19/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Devon Sawa indirectly has Macaulay Culkin to thank for one of his most iconic roles.
The 45-year-old Chucky actor opened up about a role that he was cast in after the 43-year-old Home Alone star turned it down.
Keep reading to find out more…
The role in question was a starring one in Eminem “Stan” music video back in 2000. The project has gone down in history as one of the rapper’s most memorable visuals and was nominated for five MTV VMAs.
Speaking to Et, Devon explained that he was the second choice.
“They went out to Macaulay Culkin first,” he recalled. “I think that they wanted him, and he wasn’t available, or didn’t want to do it or whatever.”
He continued, saying, “Then Dre [who directed], who had just seen Final Destination and was a fan, suggested [me].”
It all worked out from there. “There happened to be somebody in...
The 45-year-old Chucky actor opened up about a role that he was cast in after the 43-year-old Home Alone star turned it down.
Keep reading to find out more…
The role in question was a starring one in Eminem “Stan” music video back in 2000. The project has gone down in history as one of the rapper’s most memorable visuals and was nominated for five MTV VMAs.
Speaking to Et, Devon explained that he was the second choice.
“They went out to Macaulay Culkin first,” he recalled. “I think that they wanted him, and he wasn’t available, or didn’t want to do it or whatever.”
He continued, saying, “Then Dre [who directed], who had just seen Final Destination and was a fan, suggested [me].”
It all worked out from there. “There happened to be somebody in...
- 4/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Christina Applegate in Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead
Photo: Outlaw/Hbo/Mercury-Douglas/Kobal/Shutterstock
For those old enough to remember it, kids ruled the ’90s. Between our very own “Choice Awards” and a steady stream of slime to shower celebrities with, Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, and Nerf retailers...
Photo: Outlaw/Hbo/Mercury-Douglas/Kobal/Shutterstock
For those old enough to remember it, kids ruled the ’90s. Between our very own “Choice Awards” and a steady stream of slime to shower celebrities with, Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, and Nerf retailers...
- 4/17/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
Mike Hughes, Harvey Stevens, Alex Vincent, Paula E. Sheppard, Noah Wiseman, and Milly Shapiro
Screenshot: YouTube
There’s nothing scarier than childhood. Look no further than the movies (or your very own memory palace) for proof. With the upcoming release of Abigail and the recent child-adjacent scares from The First Omen and Imaginary,...
Screenshot: YouTube
There’s nothing scarier than childhood. Look no further than the movies (or your very own memory palace) for proof. With the upcoming release of Abigail and the recent child-adjacent scares from The First Omen and Imaginary,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz, Saloni Gajjar, Tim Lowery, William Hughes, and Jen Lennon
- avclub.com
Sylvester Stallone's "Rambo" movies might not be as beloved as his "Rocky" films, but they've had just as fascinating a trajectory. What's more, they've been incredibly influential in the history of action movies, charting the general evolution of the genre across four decades. If you want to get an insight into the state of action filmmaking at a certain time, "Rambo" films are a good gauge.
"First Blood," the inaugural "Rambo" film, was noteworthy for blending what are now well-known action tropes with an attempt at exploring the very real issue of Ptsd in the context of the Vietnam War. Stallone's John J. Rambo was introduced as a former United States Army Special Forces officer who despite his preternatural combat skills was haunted by his experiences overseas. Following that, the character of Rambo underwent somewhat of a transformation throughout the '80s, becoming the epitome of the muscle-bound,...
"First Blood," the inaugural "Rambo" film, was noteworthy for blending what are now well-known action tropes with an attempt at exploring the very real issue of Ptsd in the context of the Vietnam War. Stallone's John J. Rambo was introduced as a former United States Army Special Forces officer who despite his preternatural combat skills was haunted by his experiences overseas. Following that, the character of Rambo underwent somewhat of a transformation throughout the '80s, becoming the epitome of the muscle-bound,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Update: At CinemaCon, Universal confirmed they’ll be releasing Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 in Fall 2025.
The original article follows:
The video game adaptation Five Nights at Freddy’s (read our review Here) quickly became Blumhouse Productions’ highest-grossing movie when it reached theatres and the Peacock streaming service back in October, surpassing the likes of Split, The Invisible Man, The Black Phone, M3GAN, the recent Halloween sequel trilogy, and the Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and The Purge franchises with its haul of $295 million. So of course they’re developing a sequel, even if one hasn’t been officially announced yet. Five Nights at Freddy’s star Josh Hutcherson already said back in January that they were “nailing down the story” and hoping to get into production as soon as possible. Now Blumhouse founder Jason Blum has shared a picture that was taken at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the company that provided the...
The original article follows:
The video game adaptation Five Nights at Freddy’s (read our review Here) quickly became Blumhouse Productions’ highest-grossing movie when it reached theatres and the Peacock streaming service back in October, surpassing the likes of Split, The Invisible Man, The Black Phone, M3GAN, the recent Halloween sequel trilogy, and the Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and The Purge franchises with its haul of $295 million. So of course they’re developing a sequel, even if one hasn’t been officially announced yet. Five Nights at Freddy’s star Josh Hutcherson already said back in January that they were “nailing down the story” and hoping to get into production as soon as possible. Now Blumhouse founder Jason Blum has shared a picture that was taken at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the company that provided the...
- 4/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Robin Williams’ Mrs. Doubtfire is one of the most iconic family-comedy features ever. The 1993 film was a massive hit amongst critics and audiences. According to director Chris Columbus, he also planned the sequel to the 1993 classic, and the late Williams even agreed to return to it. However, Columbus soon dropped the idea of the sequel after Williams tragically passed away in 2014.
Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire
Over the years, Hollywood has seen several director-actor duos who get attached after working on a project. Mrs. Doubtfire was such a project for Chris Columbus and Robin Williams. The Harry Potter director revealed that they became close friends after the film and spent almost every weekend together having fun. He cannot even imagine a sequel without the late actor.
Chris Columbus can never even think about Mrs. Doubtfire 2 A still from Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire was an incredible project for everyone working on the film.
Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire
Over the years, Hollywood has seen several director-actor duos who get attached after working on a project. Mrs. Doubtfire was such a project for Chris Columbus and Robin Williams. The Harry Potter director revealed that they became close friends after the film and spent almost every weekend together having fun. He cannot even imagine a sequel without the late actor.
Chris Columbus can never even think about Mrs. Doubtfire 2 A still from Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire was an incredible project for everyone working on the film.
- 4/10/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Macaulay Culkin went all out to make sure fiancée Brenda Song‘s birthday vacation was absolutely perfect!
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody actress recently celebrated her 36th birthday with a trip to Mexico where she stayed at the Nobu Hotel Los Cabos.
While there, the 43-year-old Home Alone actor “masqueraded” as part of the resort staff to help Brenda out during the trip.
Keep reading to find out more…“So the lady and I went to @nobuloscabos for her birthday. On our first day we went to the gift shop and I found this shirt. Since now I looked like the staff I decided to spend my four days there masquerading as a: Poolside waiter, Housekeeper, Cabana boy, Room service attendant, Bell hop,” Macaulay wrote on Instagram.
He continued, “Thanks again @nobuloscabos for the fun time and excellent stay. And thanks for selling that shirt. It really made me feel like I belonged.
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody actress recently celebrated her 36th birthday with a trip to Mexico where she stayed at the Nobu Hotel Los Cabos.
While there, the 43-year-old Home Alone actor “masqueraded” as part of the resort staff to help Brenda out during the trip.
Keep reading to find out more…“So the lady and I went to @nobuloscabos for her birthday. On our first day we went to the gift shop and I found this shirt. Since now I looked like the staff I decided to spend my four days there masquerading as a: Poolside waiter, Housekeeper, Cabana boy, Room service attendant, Bell hop,” Macaulay wrote on Instagram.
He continued, “Thanks again @nobuloscabos for the fun time and excellent stay. And thanks for selling that shirt. It really made me feel like I belonged.
- 4/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
With multiple Godzilla movies and T.V. shows dropping this year, it might be tricky for fans to track them all. Here is a guide that can help! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
On November 3, 2023, Toho Studios released what many consider to be one of the best Godzilla films in recent times — “Godzilla Minus One.” Then, Legendary Pictures came out with their first live-action series featuring the not-so-gentle giant in “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” on November 17, 2023. They had also recently created an animated series based on King Kong called “Skull Island” on June 22, 2023.
With that being said — 2023 was Godzilla’s year, without a doubt! However, there’s a big difference between the Godzilla movies from Toho Studios and Legendary Pictures. Simply put, Toho owns Godzilla. However, Legendary Pictures secured the rights to the giant 500-ft lizard and other monsters in the Kaiju universe in 2014, ultimately coming up with a ‘Hollywood’ version known as the MonsterVerse.
On November 3, 2023, Toho Studios released what many consider to be one of the best Godzilla films in recent times — “Godzilla Minus One.” Then, Legendary Pictures came out with their first live-action series featuring the not-so-gentle giant in “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” on November 17, 2023. They had also recently created an animated series based on King Kong called “Skull Island” on June 22, 2023.
With that being said — 2023 was Godzilla’s year, without a doubt! However, there’s a big difference between the Godzilla movies from Toho Studios and Legendary Pictures. Simply put, Toho owns Godzilla. However, Legendary Pictures secured the rights to the giant 500-ft lizard and other monsters in the Kaiju universe in 2014, ultimately coming up with a ‘Hollywood’ version known as the MonsterVerse.
- 4/3/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- KoiMoi
Exclusive: The Hallyu march continues this week, as a major Korean content streaming service continues its global rollout.
K-entertainment subscription streamer Kocowa+ has launched in Europe and Oceania, offering 30,000 hours — what Kocowa claims is the “largest Korean content library outside of Korea” — and with English, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese subtitles. In total, it will launch in 39 territories.
One notable facet of the service is that all new programs are made available within eight hours of their broadcast in Korea, all fully equipped with subtitles. A curated KocoCraves feature will comprise a mix of live viewing parties and selected content that encourages fan engagement and access to easy-access fan favorite content.
Kocowa is a joint venture company formed by Korean broadcasters Kbs, Mbc and Sbs, Sk Square Americas and Content Wavve. The service launched in 2017 and is already in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
The content mix includes K-dramas,...
K-entertainment subscription streamer Kocowa+ has launched in Europe and Oceania, offering 30,000 hours — what Kocowa claims is the “largest Korean content library outside of Korea” — and with English, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese subtitles. In total, it will launch in 39 territories.
One notable facet of the service is that all new programs are made available within eight hours of their broadcast in Korea, all fully equipped with subtitles. A curated KocoCraves feature will comprise a mix of live viewing parties and selected content that encourages fan engagement and access to easy-access fan favorite content.
Kocowa is a joint venture company formed by Korean broadcasters Kbs, Mbc and Sbs, Sk Square Americas and Content Wavve. The service launched in 2017 and is already in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
The content mix includes K-dramas,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“Ma’am, I’m 10 years old, you think I could write this alone? I don’t think so.” The age demographics in Hollywood are about to skew a lot younger because a pre-teen has pitched an idea that is soon enough going to be written for the screen – and it’s a wonder it hasn’t been made yet. Here we have Home Alone meets The Godfather, in which we imagine one scene where Kevin McCallister jumps on his parents’ bed, only to find a decapitated horse head at the foot of it. The title? Little Wiseguy.
But the pitch doesn’t come from a desperate studio suit but rather a 10-year-old named Connor Esterson, who you may actually be familiar with, as he co-starred in last year’s Spy Kids: Armageddon. And while Esterson has very likely seen Home Alone numerous times around the holiday season, he admits he...
But the pitch doesn’t come from a desperate studio suit but rather a 10-year-old named Connor Esterson, who you may actually be familiar with, as he co-starred in last year’s Spy Kids: Armageddon. And while Esterson has very likely seen Home Alone numerous times around the holiday season, he admits he...
- 3/31/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Will Ferrell is one of the funniest actors in the film industry at present. He is versatile, and he possesses the unique talent to make viewers go from laughing to crying in the blink of an eye.
The actor has starred in several memorable films throughout his career, and he is synonymous with Christmas, forever etched in the annals of the festive season for playing an elf. However, as lovable an actor as he might be, he also has a longstanding feud with a legendary Marvel director, which is why a sequel to Elf is no longer an option.
Ferrell’s Christmas film will not be getting a sequel (Source: Elf)
Will Ferrell had to turn down the sequel to his hit film Elf
Will Ferrell is a well-respected actor and he has played the protagonist in some iconic comedy films. Moreover, he has a wealth of skills not just limited to acting,...
The actor has starred in several memorable films throughout his career, and he is synonymous with Christmas, forever etched in the annals of the festive season for playing an elf. However, as lovable an actor as he might be, he also has a longstanding feud with a legendary Marvel director, which is why a sequel to Elf is no longer an option.
Ferrell’s Christmas film will not be getting a sequel (Source: Elf)
Will Ferrell had to turn down the sequel to his hit film Elf
Will Ferrell is a well-respected actor and he has played the protagonist in some iconic comedy films. Moreover, he has a wealth of skills not just limited to acting,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Mama June Shannon confessed to taking money out of Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson’s Coogan account, which is supposed to be reserved for the child actor. When it came time for Alana to collect some of the money that should have been in the account, June shared that there wasn’t as much money in the Coogan as she thought. As more people learn the details of what Mama June did, they have found themselves asking what a Coogan account is. Here is everything you need to know.
Who Was Jackie Coogan?
A Coogan account is named after child actor Jackie Coogan. He is known as Hollywood’s first child actor. Jackie gained stardom through working in movies during the Silent Era and continued acting through the 1960s.
YouTube/Today I Found Out
However, Jackie Coogan actually got his start in acting before he was even able to talk.
Who Was Jackie Coogan?
A Coogan account is named after child actor Jackie Coogan. He is known as Hollywood’s first child actor. Jackie gained stardom through working in movies during the Silent Era and continued acting through the 1960s.
YouTube/Today I Found Out
However, Jackie Coogan actually got his start in acting before he was even able to talk.
- 3/30/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Each new episode of Shōgun raises the stakes, deepens the political intrigue, and brings us closer to the brink of war. It’s a description that, years ago, would have applied to Game of Thrones, a show to which Shōgun has been compared ad nauseam. It’s not an inappropriate comparison. Both tout sprawling casts, sweeping locations, political intrigue, backstabbing, and characters residing in moral gray areas, ready to surprise and disappoint. Though, it may be more apt to compare the show to Japan’s Chanbara or samurai films.
Given Shōgun’s intensity and cliffhangers, waiting a week between episodes is excruciating. Digging back into Game of Thrones or even House of the Dragon might not scratch that Shōgun itch in the long days between installments.
Instead, let’s dive into samurai epics in and around the Edo period when Ieyasu Tokugawa unified Japan and built a shogunate that ruled for more than two centuries,...
Given Shōgun’s intensity and cliffhangers, waiting a week between episodes is excruciating. Digging back into Game of Thrones or even House of the Dragon might not scratch that Shōgun itch in the long days between installments.
Instead, let’s dive into samurai epics in and around the Edo period when Ieyasu Tokugawa unified Japan and built a shogunate that ruled for more than two centuries,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The prop panel that Kate Winslet floated about on in James Cameron’s Titanic has sold at auction for a bank account-emptying $718,750.
When is a door not a door? When it’s a balsawood prop from James Cameron’s 1997 hit, Titanic. As noted by The Hollywood Reporter, this curious bit of movie memorabilia recently sold at auction for $718,750 – that’s more than £550,000 if you’re reading this in the UK.
The door was, of course, the bit of wreckage Kate Winslet famously clung to at the (spoiler alert) icy conclusion of James Cameron’s epic romance. The prop clearly struck a chord with bidders, given that it sold for considerably more than other bits of memorabilia sold at the same auction, many of which sound more immediately recognisable than a battered door.
Indiana Jones’ iconic whip from The Temple Of Doom sold for $525,000, while the Holy Grail from The Last Crusade...
When is a door not a door? When it’s a balsawood prop from James Cameron’s 1997 hit, Titanic. As noted by The Hollywood Reporter, this curious bit of movie memorabilia recently sold at auction for $718,750 – that’s more than £550,000 if you’re reading this in the UK.
The door was, of course, the bit of wreckage Kate Winslet famously clung to at the (spoiler alert) icy conclusion of James Cameron’s epic romance. The prop clearly struck a chord with bidders, given that it sold for considerably more than other bits of memorabilia sold at the same auction, many of which sound more immediately recognisable than a battered door.
Indiana Jones’ iconic whip from The Temple Of Doom sold for $525,000, while the Holy Grail from The Last Crusade...
- 3/26/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
In the recent decades of Hollywood exporting slapped-together “children’s movies” to appease parents just looking to take their kids to anything that can pass the time, any film with an actual sense of youthful wonder in cinema feels like a lost artifact. For his directorial debut Riddle of Fire, director Weston Razooli creates such a utopia, following a group of mischievous children who embark on a woodland odyssey to deliver a pie, battle a witch, outwit a huntsman, befriend a fairy, and become best friends forever.
Though filmed in the Sundance headquarters of Park City, where Razooli grew up, the film premiered at Cannes Directors Fortnight last year and stopped by TIFF Midnight Madness. Ahead of the theatrical opening this Friday, I spoke with Razooli about capturing his neo-fairytale set on 16mm, being influenced by Hayao Miyazaki and Zelda, finding the right tone, what it was like working primarily with child actors,...
Though filmed in the Sundance headquarters of Park City, where Razooli grew up, the film premiered at Cannes Directors Fortnight last year and stopped by TIFF Midnight Madness. Ahead of the theatrical opening this Friday, I spoke with Razooli about capturing his neo-fairytale set on 16mm, being influenced by Hayao Miyazaki and Zelda, finding the right tone, what it was like working primarily with child actors,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Tommy Wirkola‘s action-thriller Violent Night is getting a sequel, we learned last year, but what’s the latest on that project? Is it still happening or has it fallen by the wayside?
Chatting with Collider at SXSW last week, Violent Night producer Kelly McCormick promised that Violent Night 2 is definitely still happening, and might be filming next year.
“We are planning on returns to those universes,” McCormick responded when the outlet asked for updates on sequels to both Nobody and the Christmas movie Violent Night.
McCormick teased, “Hopefully, honestly, even potentially end of this year for Nobody 2 and, beginning of next year for Violent Night 2, if we can find time in everybody’s busy schedules.
“But the development’s going super well and everybody’s really, really excited about moving those worlds forward.”
Last we heard, Pat Casey and Josh Miller will be back to write Violent Night...
Chatting with Collider at SXSW last week, Violent Night producer Kelly McCormick promised that Violent Night 2 is definitely still happening, and might be filming next year.
“We are planning on returns to those universes,” McCormick responded when the outlet asked for updates on sequels to both Nobody and the Christmas movie Violent Night.
McCormick teased, “Hopefully, honestly, even potentially end of this year for Nobody 2 and, beginning of next year for Violent Night 2, if we can find time in everybody’s busy schedules.
“But the development’s going super well and everybody’s really, really excited about moving those worlds forward.”
Last we heard, Pat Casey and Josh Miller will be back to write Violent Night...
- 3/19/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song put their love for one another on full display on the red carpet during a very rare appearance.
The 35-year-old Disney Channel star and 43-year-old Home Alone icon got dressed up in their Y2K best to attend Clarins’ new product launch party at Private Residence on Friday night (March 15) in Los Angeles.
It marked their first red carpet appearance since December, when they brought their two young sons to Macaulay‘s Walk of Fame induction ceremony.
While on the red carpet, Brenda reflected on when she feels her most beautiful, and the answer had to do with Macaulay.
Read more about Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin…
“I think he’s the one that really made me feel the most beautiful when I’m about to go to bed and I have nothing on my face and I’m so tired,” Brenda told People on the red carpet.
The 35-year-old Disney Channel star and 43-year-old Home Alone icon got dressed up in their Y2K best to attend Clarins’ new product launch party at Private Residence on Friday night (March 15) in Los Angeles.
It marked their first red carpet appearance since December, when they brought their two young sons to Macaulay‘s Walk of Fame induction ceremony.
While on the red carpet, Brenda reflected on when she feels her most beautiful, and the answer had to do with Macaulay.
Read more about Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin…
“I think he’s the one that really made me feel the most beautiful when I’m about to go to bed and I have nothing on my face and I’m so tired,” Brenda told People on the red carpet.
- 3/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Freddy Macdonald’s Sew Torn is a high-stakes crime thriller for everyone that grew up obsessed with choose-your-own-adventure novels. Working through three wildly different timelines, the story follows a mobile seamstress presented with a (truly) life-changing opportunity. After stumbling across a drug deal gone wrong, Barbara (Eve Connolly) is faced with a choice: commit the perfect crime, call the police, or simply drive away. Which would you choose?
Luckily, you’re not left with any lingering questions about what would have happened in either of the three scenarios, because you’re gifted the chance to witness them all! Following the threads of each decision, Sew Torn is divided into nice clean chapters that make for a series of very unfortunate events. In fact, the film opens on the aftermath of each possible timeline, and none look especially promising. It seems each choice leads to ruin but it isn’t the destination that counts,...
Luckily, you’re not left with any lingering questions about what would have happened in either of the three scenarios, because you’re gifted the chance to witness them all! Following the threads of each decision, Sew Torn is divided into nice clean chapters that make for a series of very unfortunate events. In fact, the film opens on the aftermath of each possible timeline, and none look especially promising. It seems each choice leads to ruin but it isn’t the destination that counts,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Jonathan Dehaan
Kieran Culkin is one of the best actors of this generation, this is not a shocker as he comes from a family of actors, where his older brother Macaulay Culkin is already a prominent name in the film industry. One of the major strengths of Culkin is how effortlessly he blends humor with his characters, making them more entertaining and adding a layer of depth to them.
Kieran Culkin in Succession
This was evident when Kieran Culkin reacted to the viral debate between the Culkins vs Skarsgårds brothers, while both brothers bring something unique to the table through their unique talents and versatility. However, Culkin shared a hilarious insight by analyzing who would win a fight between them.
Kieran Culkin Analyses The Culkins vs Skarsgårds Debate
Recently, Kieran Culkin got the golden opportunity to react to the viral meme that had been circulating the internet, where an online debate took...
Kieran Culkin in Succession
This was evident when Kieran Culkin reacted to the viral debate between the Culkins vs Skarsgårds brothers, while both brothers bring something unique to the table through their unique talents and versatility. However, Culkin shared a hilarious insight by analyzing who would win a fight between them.
Kieran Culkin Analyses The Culkins vs Skarsgårds Debate
Recently, Kieran Culkin got the golden opportunity to react to the viral meme that had been circulating the internet, where an online debate took...
- 3/6/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
It might be hard to believe, but it has been 30 years since the world lost one of the most beloved screen presences in modern times, John Candy. And while we can honor his too-short life and career by watching some of his greatest movies, we’ll never get to experience what his children did. But they are at least letting fans in on their personal feelings for their father, who died on March 4th, 1994.
Posting on her personal Instagram, John Candy’s eldest daughter Jennifer shared a photo of the two with the caption, “30 years ago today … feels like both a lifetime with and without you . Miss you and love you always”, along with a heart emoji. Jennifer had previously said, “He was your everyday kind of guy and a great dad and very lovable…Very much similar to characters that he was on film.”
Posting on his own social media account,...
Posting on her personal Instagram, John Candy’s eldest daughter Jennifer shared a photo of the two with the caption, “30 years ago today … feels like both a lifetime with and without you . Miss you and love you always”, along with a heart emoji. Jennifer had previously said, “He was your everyday kind of guy and a great dad and very lovable…Very much similar to characters that he was on film.”
Posting on his own social media account,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
John Candy was a popular actor who left behind a legacy that is still going strong as ever, even though it has been 30 years since he died. The Canadian actor had a remarkable screen presence, and in addition to being a hard worker, he was also one of the funniest actors around. He managed to elicit laughs with his impeccable comedic timing. During his career, Candy delivered a number of memorable performances, and as Hollywood still remembers him fondly, we take a look at his net worth.
John Franklin Candy battled several health issues that arose due to his obesity. Regardless, he stood out as an astonishing actor who could seamlessly slip into character. Moreover, the Home Alone star was unequivocally loved by all his co-stars.
Candy starred in Home Alone (Source: Home Alone)
Candy embodied all the qualities of a good actor, and he was rewarded for it. Even...
John Franklin Candy battled several health issues that arose due to his obesity. Regardless, he stood out as an astonishing actor who could seamlessly slip into character. Moreover, the Home Alone star was unequivocally loved by all his co-stars.
Candy starred in Home Alone (Source: Home Alone)
Candy embodied all the qualities of a good actor, and he was rewarded for it. Even...
- 3/5/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Celebrated for his witty remarks and ability to bring laughter to audiences, John Candy passed away 30 years ago after suffering a cardiac arrest. Many industry veterans and actors came together to honor his memory on the 30th anniversary of his passing, as they shared heartfelt tributes, recounting cherished memories and reflecting on his exceptional talent as an actor.
John Candy in Home Alone
However, beneath his larger-than-life on-screen persona, John Candy was a genuinely sincere individual, who was afraid of letting others down or ending up alone. The vulnerability not only made him relatable but also lent depth and authenticity to his performances, placing him among legendary actors such as Robin Williams.
John Candy’s Anxieties About His Career And Self-Worth
Talking about John Candy, director of the 1993 film Cool Runnings Jon Turteltaub shared that “it’s a bit clichéd that the funny guy might not be the happy guy.
John Candy in Home Alone
However, beneath his larger-than-life on-screen persona, John Candy was a genuinely sincere individual, who was afraid of letting others down or ending up alone. The vulnerability not only made him relatable but also lent depth and authenticity to his performances, placing him among legendary actors such as Robin Williams.
John Candy’s Anxieties About His Career And Self-Worth
Talking about John Candy, director of the 1993 film Cool Runnings Jon Turteltaub shared that “it’s a bit clichéd that the funny guy might not be the happy guy.
- 3/5/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
There’s nothing IndieWire loves more than directors talking about their favorite movies. So, of course, we took notice when, in late 2023, Turner Classic Movies started looping in directors to share their favorites from TCM’s lineup each month: Steven Spielberg’s TCM picks kicked things off, then Martin Scorsese waxed rhapsodic about “Madonna of the Seven Moons,” and Guillermo del Toro gushed about the greatness of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Suspicion.”
Now Chris Columbus is sharing his own TCM picks, along with some especially insightful anecdotes. Watch the video above.
Columbus starts off sharing his love of “Singin’ in the Rain”: “An amazing, almost flawless movie. You can say that about very few movies. I showed ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ to my 16-month-old granddaughter who was absolutely absorbed in the musical numbers. Moreso than any Disney animated films. I go back to it once or twice a year.
Particularly...
Now Chris Columbus is sharing his own TCM picks, along with some especially insightful anecdotes. Watch the video above.
Columbus starts off sharing his love of “Singin’ in the Rain”: “An amazing, almost flawless movie. You can say that about very few movies. I showed ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ to my 16-month-old granddaughter who was absolutely absorbed in the musical numbers. Moreso than any Disney animated films. I go back to it once or twice a year.
Particularly...
- 3/1/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
The world of Harry Potter, bursting with magic and adventure, has enchanted readers and moviegoers for years. While the eight films brought the books to life, the series had four different directors, each with their take on the story.
A still from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer Stone
Chris Columbus, who directed the first two films, established a magical and lighthearted tone that many fans loved. He was replaced by Alfonso Cuarón for the third movie, by Mike Newell in the fourth movie, and finally, David Yates took over for the final half of the epic story. However, many fans still wonder what could have been if Columbus remained at the helm for the entire series.
SUGGESTEDHarry Potter Star to Take on the Role of Sherlock Holmes in CW’s Upcoming Series
Chris Columbus Handled Harry Potter Kids Like No One Else
A still from Harry Potter and Sorcerer Stone...
A still from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer Stone
Chris Columbus, who directed the first two films, established a magical and lighthearted tone that many fans loved. He was replaced by Alfonso Cuarón for the third movie, by Mike Newell in the fourth movie, and finally, David Yates took over for the final half of the epic story. However, many fans still wonder what could have been if Columbus remained at the helm for the entire series.
SUGGESTEDHarry Potter Star to Take on the Role of Sherlock Holmes in CW’s Upcoming Series
Chris Columbus Handled Harry Potter Kids Like No One Else
A still from Harry Potter and Sorcerer Stone...
- 2/24/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Devin Ratray, the actor best known for playing Kevin McCallister’s brother Buzz in Home Alone, has pleaded guilty to two charges of domestic violence stemming from a December 2021 arrest. According to court records obtained by People, Ratray pleaded guilty to one count of domestic assault and battery by strangulation and another count of domestic assault and battery. The plea deal will keep him from serving time in prison. Ratray was arrested in December 2021 after a physical altercation with his then-girlfriend in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. According to the police report, the actor’s girlfriend claimed she and Ratray got into an argument at a bar, which later turned physical when they got back to their hotel. “Mr. Ratray threw her on the bed and started strangling her and used his other hand to cover her mouth so she could not breathe. She said she bit his hand and he punched her in the face.
- 2/23/2024
- TV Insider
The first time I interviewed Valgur it was in their Mexico City living room, surrounded by piles of broken synthesizers. It was 2019 and the band’s debut album Zapandú was gaining underground buzz for its unusual collage of electronic sounds and esoteric motifs, which included eerie vampire aesthetics and dreamy Zapotec poetry. But underneath their otherworldly creations, universally human questions of religion, family, and indigenous identity have always reigned supreme.
During that initial chat, the sibling duo of Elizabeth and Hugo Valdivieso expressed a growing fascination with jazzy prog ensembles,...
During that initial chat, the sibling duo of Elizabeth and Hugo Valdivieso expressed a growing fascination with jazzy prog ensembles,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Richard Villegas
- Rollingstone.com
Over the years, one could say that the Culkin family has ruled the film industry. Kieran, Macaulay, Rory, Christian, and Shane Culkin are all part of the film industry in some way or the other. The siblings have worked as actors in some of the most well-known projects in Hollywood, establishing their empire in the most iconic of ways.
Kevin McCallister in Home Alone 2
Despite this, there has been no project that has overlapped for all five actors. That was, until now. It has been reported that the upcoming series, The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, will feature all five of the Culkin actors.
Suggested“This is a sign of early onset Johnny Depp”: Kieran Culkin Goes Viral After Fans Call Him Out For Having “One Non-binary Hand”
The Culkin Empire in Hollywood
The Culkin family has helped give Hollywood some of its most iconic projects to date.
Kevin McCallister in Home Alone 2
Despite this, there has been no project that has overlapped for all five actors. That was, until now. It has been reported that the upcoming series, The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, will feature all five of the Culkin actors.
Suggested“This is a sign of early onset Johnny Depp”: Kieran Culkin Goes Viral After Fans Call Him Out For Having “One Non-binary Hand”
The Culkin Empire in Hollywood
The Culkin family has helped give Hollywood some of its most iconic projects to date.
- 2/20/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
When J.K. Rowling’s vision of Harry Potter was realized on the big screen in 2001, a very passionate fan was helming the film. Chris Columbus, who already made a mark in Hollywood with Home Alone, impressed Rowling and Warner Bros. and secured the directing gig. However, the passion quickly turned into dread after the filming became exhaustive for the director who couldn’t see his young children due to the tight schedules.
Chris Columbus and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
Columbus, who already had ideas for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, had no energy to direct a third Harry Potter film and gave up his directing duties after two films. In the third film, he served as a producer and left the franchise after the film.
Harry Potter Director Chris Columbus Left The Franchise In Exhaustion Chris Columbus, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson...
Chris Columbus and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
Columbus, who already had ideas for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, had no energy to direct a third Harry Potter film and gave up his directing duties after two films. In the third film, he served as a producer and left the franchise after the film.
Harry Potter Director Chris Columbus Left The Franchise In Exhaustion Chris Columbus, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson...
- 2/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
On her first two albums, 2019’s Essentials and 2021’s Sensational, Danish R&b singer Erika de Casier displayed a preternatural sense of creative and personal self-assurance. Her lyrical modus operandi fell somewhere between sly defiance and cool detachment as she flexed her career ambitions while shrugging off bad dates. Perhaps it’s fitting, then, that de Casier was launched into international recognition in 2023 by co-writing K-pop group NewJeans’s “Super Shy,” a song about overcoming insecurity.
With Still, her first album as a newly minted hitmaker, she unravels her typically unbothered persona, expressing a newfound degree of doubt and romantic turmoil. The album roughly tracks the course of a tumultuous relationship from nascent flirtation to post-breakup reconciliation, placing de Casier in unfamiliar emotional territory.
This arc begins in typical de Casier fashion with “Home Alone,” a showcase of her signature retro-futuristic production grounded in the sounds of Y2K-era R&b.
With Still, her first album as a newly minted hitmaker, she unravels her typically unbothered persona, expressing a newfound degree of doubt and romantic turmoil. The album roughly tracks the course of a tumultuous relationship from nascent flirtation to post-breakup reconciliation, placing de Casier in unfamiliar emotional territory.
This arc begins in typical de Casier fashion with “Home Alone,” a showcase of her signature retro-futuristic production grounded in the sounds of Y2K-era R&b.
- 2/17/2024
- by Eric Mason
- Slant Magazine
Los Angeles, Feb 15 (Ians) Actress Kate Hudson has revealed that her appearance in ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’, which released in 1992, still pays her residuals, even if she’s only earning a dime.
Kate was speaking on her podcast Sibling Revelry, hosted with her brother, Oliver Hudson, reports deadline.com.
During a conversation on her podcast, Kate discussed her credits with Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, and Andy Lawrence.
“I still get residuals from ‘Home Alone 2’ because I sang in the chorus,” Kate said, referencing the scene where Macaulay Culkin’s Kevin McAllister ruins a school Christmas pageant.
“I’m in that chorus, and then I get 10 cents every once in a while.”
Joey Lawrence knows the feeling.
“Sometimes I’ll get, like, 2 cents and I’m like, ‘Wait. Doesn’t the envelope and paper cost more?’”
The Christmas comedy film is directed by Chris Columbus.
The sequel...
Kate was speaking on her podcast Sibling Revelry, hosted with her brother, Oliver Hudson, reports deadline.com.
During a conversation on her podcast, Kate discussed her credits with Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, and Andy Lawrence.
“I still get residuals from ‘Home Alone 2’ because I sang in the chorus,” Kate said, referencing the scene where Macaulay Culkin’s Kevin McAllister ruins a school Christmas pageant.
“I’m in that chorus, and then I get 10 cents every once in a while.”
Joey Lawrence knows the feeling.
“Sometimes I’ll get, like, 2 cents and I’m like, ‘Wait. Doesn’t the envelope and paper cost more?’”
The Christmas comedy film is directed by Chris Columbus.
The sequel...
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