Matthew Lillard thought his career would explode when the success of 2002’s live-action “Scooby-Doo” (the film earned $275 million worldwide) launched a franchise. The actor signed up to reprise the role of Shaggy in 2004’s “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” and earned the biggest payday of his career. The only way forward for his career was up. Or so he thought.
“I thought I’d be No. 1 on the call sheet for the next 10 years of movies,” Lillard recently admitted to Business Insider. “And the reality was the exact opposite happened.”
“Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” was a critical dud and flopped at the box office, failing to cross the $200 million mark worldwide that the original easily cleared. The failure of the “Scooby-Doo” sequel resulted in Lillard’s career coming to a screeching halt and forced him to reprioritize his goals as an actor.
“I was caught up in the success of what I was doing,...
“I thought I’d be No. 1 on the call sheet for the next 10 years of movies,” Lillard recently admitted to Business Insider. “And the reality was the exact opposite happened.”
“Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” was a critical dud and flopped at the box office, failing to cross the $200 million mark worldwide that the original easily cleared. The failure of the “Scooby-Doo” sequel resulted in Lillard’s career coming to a screeching halt and forced him to reprioritize his goals as an actor.
“I was caught up in the success of what I was doing,...
- 10/31/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Clint Eastwood has a remarkable success streak in the Hollywood industry, whether it be because of his well-acclaimed movies or his stint as a director. The actor came into the limelight when he participated in the 1964 hit Dollars Trilogy. Following which he started getting lead roles, cementing his status as one of the most iconic stars in the industry.
Clint Eastwood in Absolute Power (1997) | Credits: Castle Rock Entertainment
But apart from his inspiring cinematic career, he’s also a proud father. And has been very supportive of his children as well as their careers. Adding to this, his daughter Alison Eastwood detailed one significant step that he took that managed to save her from a dark path in life.
Alison Eastwood Detailed How Her Father Saved Her From Hollywood’s Pitfalls
Clint Eastwood has etched a remarkable career trajectory with a plethora of award-winning movies to his name. But he...
Clint Eastwood in Absolute Power (1997) | Credits: Castle Rock Entertainment
But apart from his inspiring cinematic career, he’s also a proud father. And has been very supportive of his children as well as their careers. Adding to this, his daughter Alison Eastwood detailed one significant step that he took that managed to save her from a dark path in life.
Alison Eastwood Detailed How Her Father Saved Her From Hollywood’s Pitfalls
Clint Eastwood has etched a remarkable career trajectory with a plethora of award-winning movies to his name. But he...
- 10/31/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
In Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2, Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) finds himself in an unenviable position: not only was he selected for jury duty, but something odd occurs during the murder trial’s opening statements. Details surrounding the night of the murder begin to trigger memories for him. First, he realizes he was in the same bar as the defendant James Sythe and his girlfriend Kendall, that same evening one year ago, an odd coincidence, but not too bizarre. There are only so many bars in a small town. But then he recalls an accident he had on the way home that night, right where the murder occurred. He hit a deer, or so he thought, with his Toyota 4Runner. He eventually surmises it must have been he who unknowingly struck and killed Kendall walking alone in the dark. And now he’s on a jury who must decide the fate...
- 10/31/2024
- by Caleb Hammond
- The Film Stage
Looking for what to see in theaters? Our feature, updated weekly, highlights our top recommendations for films currently in theaters, from new releases to restorations receiving a proper theatrical run.
While we already provide extensive monthly new-release recommendations and weekly streaming recommendations, as distributors’ roll-outs can vary, this is a one-stop list to share the essential films that may be on a screen near you.
Anora (Sean Baker)
Sean Baker’s radiant rom-com / rollicking thriller Anora is one of the most acclaimed films of the year for good reason. The Palme d’Or winner is finally now in theaters, giving audiences a chance to witness Mikey Madison’s captivating performance. Luke Hicks said in his review, “Anora is a devastating, gut-busting beauty––regular cinematographer Drew Daniels lending his brilliance to yet another Baker triumph––the kind that hurts your heart and holds you tight to recover at the same time,...
While we already provide extensive monthly new-release recommendations and weekly streaming recommendations, as distributors’ roll-outs can vary, this is a one-stop list to share the essential films that may be on a screen near you.
Anora (Sean Baker)
Sean Baker’s radiant rom-com / rollicking thriller Anora is one of the most acclaimed films of the year for good reason. The Palme d’Or winner is finally now in theaters, giving audiences a chance to witness Mikey Madison’s captivating performance. Luke Hicks said in his review, “Anora is a devastating, gut-busting beauty––regular cinematographer Drew Daniels lending his brilliance to yet another Baker triumph––the kind that hurts your heart and holds you tight to recover at the same time,...
- 10/31/2024
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
Opening with a black and white version of the Warner Brothers logo, moving onto a drawing of blind justice, Juror #2 feels old-fashioned from the off. That's only heightened when Justin Kemp leads his expectant wife, blindfolded, into what'll be their child's nursery. Nicholas Hoult is he, Zoey Deutch is she, and between that and the title you're most of the way to what's going on.
It's improbable, of course. Chatham County in Georgia is the easternmost of that state, contains the major municipality of Savannah. The odds of your man being in the pool called from the 300,000 and change who call it home are minimal, but then so are the odds that Clint Eastwood would already have directed a courtroom drama set here.
That's Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil if you're wondering. There are other Eastwood connections too, a hostelry important to the plot is called Rowdy's,...
It's improbable, of course. Chatham County in Georgia is the easternmost of that state, contains the major municipality of Savannah. The odds of your man being in the pool called from the 300,000 and change who call it home are minimal, but then so are the odds that Clint Eastwood would already have directed a courtroom drama set here.
That's Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil if you're wondering. There are other Eastwood connections too, a hostelry important to the plot is called Rowdy's,...
- 10/31/2024
- by Andrew Robertson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The Talk welcomes actor Nicholas Hoult to the table this Friday for a discussion of his latest project, Juror #2, the new Clint Eastwood-directed thriller. Hoult takes on the role of Justin Kemp, a juror in a high-stakes murder trial who finds himself grappling with a difficult ethical dilemma. His character’s internal struggle could have […]
The Talk: Nicholas Hoult & Fabrizio Copano...
The Talk: Nicholas Hoult & Fabrizio Copano...
- 10/31/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 arrives in cinemas this weekend – but Warner Bros has hardly come out swinging in support of the film. Why?
When the first batch of reviews for Clint Eastwood’s newest movie landed over the weekend, I must confess I feared the worst a little. The film in question, Juror #2, has been the subject of much interest over the past few weeks, with the movie itself almost at the side of the conversation.
Instead, the focus has been how Warner Bros has been dealing with the latest – possibly final – film from its longest-serving director. The list of hits that Eastwood has delivered for the studio kicked off with the Dirty Harry films. Then, as a director, he’s economically made successes such as Unforgiven, Space Cowboys, Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, American Sniper, Sully, The Mule… it’s quite a list.
Still, Juror #2 is the...
When the first batch of reviews for Clint Eastwood’s newest movie landed over the weekend, I must confess I feared the worst a little. The film in question, Juror #2, has been the subject of much interest over the past few weeks, with the movie itself almost at the side of the conversation.
Instead, the focus has been how Warner Bros has been dealing with the latest – possibly final – film from its longest-serving director. The list of hits that Eastwood has delivered for the studio kicked off with the Dirty Harry films. Then, as a director, he’s economically made successes such as Unforgiven, Space Cowboys, Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, American Sniper, Sully, The Mule… it’s quite a list.
Still, Juror #2 is the...
- 10/31/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Charlie Sheen was at the peak of his career during his venture on the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, which came to an abrupt end following his controversial remarks about the show’s creator, Chuck Lorre, and issues related to drug use.
Charlie Sheen and Chuck Lorre in Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS
Despite the tensions, the show’s creator was open to the idea of Sheen returning for the series finale. However, he continued to make controversial comments, including a thinly veiled threat against the showrunner.
Chuck Lorre Wanted Charlie Sheen to Return to the Two and a Half Men Finale
Charlie Sheen was replaced by Ashton Kutcher in Season 9 as he took on the role of Walden Schmidt alongside Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones in Two and a Half Men. The show ran for three additional seasons and was canceled after Season 12.
Two and a Half Men...
Charlie Sheen and Chuck Lorre in Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS
Despite the tensions, the show’s creator was open to the idea of Sheen returning for the series finale. However, he continued to make controversial comments, including a thinly veiled threat against the showrunner.
Chuck Lorre Wanted Charlie Sheen to Return to the Two and a Half Men Finale
Charlie Sheen was replaced by Ashton Kutcher in Season 9 as he took on the role of Walden Schmidt alongside Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones in Two and a Half Men. The show ran for three additional seasons and was canceled after Season 12.
Two and a Half Men...
- 10/31/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Imagine Mad Men without Jon Hamm’s brooding Don Draper—impossible, right? Well, it nearly happened. And oddly enough, his devastatingly good looks were the problem. Studio execs fretted that Hamm might be too handsome for viewers to buy him as the complex, troubled ad man, fearing his charm could overshadow the gritty 1960s narrative.
Credits: Jon Hamm in The Morning Show | Credits: Kerry Ehrin Productions
As if that weren’t enough, The Sopranos icon James Gandolfini almost sealed the show’s fate before it aired, as his powerhouse performance left everyone questioning if another morally gray lead could ever work. The combo of Hamm’s looks and Gandolfini’s shadow nearly killed the series, but luckily, Mad Men managed to break through—proving that charm, danger, and a killer suit could redefine TV drama.
How Jon Hamm’s Star Power and a Risky Casting Decision Shaped Mad Men‘s...
Credits: Jon Hamm in The Morning Show | Credits: Kerry Ehrin Productions
As if that weren’t enough, The Sopranos icon James Gandolfini almost sealed the show’s fate before it aired, as his powerhouse performance left everyone questioning if another morally gray lead could ever work. The combo of Hamm’s looks and Gandolfini’s shadow nearly killed the series, but luckily, Mad Men managed to break through—proving that charm, danger, and a killer suit could redefine TV drama.
How Jon Hamm’s Star Power and a Risky Casting Decision Shaped Mad Men‘s...
- 10/31/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Remember the days when anyone could simply head on over to their local theater on a whim, check the marquee for whichever movies happened to be playing next, and treat themselves to any number of solid, efficiently-made pictures made specifically for adults? That nostalgic scenario might as well feel as extinct as the dinosaurs in the year of our Lord 2024, but don't you dare tell that to Clint Eastwood. It goes without saying that at 94 years old, the nonagenarian is much closer to the twilight of his prolific career than its dawn, but the inevitable passing of time hasn't slowed him down one bit. If anything, he continues to prove that time has only forged a filmmaker as scrupulous, focused, and impassioned as ever.
Granted, the release of his latest sees Eastwood navigating a much different studio system than the one which first ushered him into the spotlight as one of our greatest American storytellers.
Granted, the release of his latest sees Eastwood navigating a much different studio system than the one which first ushered him into the spotlight as one of our greatest American storytellers.
- 10/30/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Tom Hanks has reunited with legendary director Robert Zemeckis for his upcoming film with Robin Wright. Here explores the lives of multiple generations living in one home, showcasing the events from a single camera angle.
However, the movie received generally negative reviews from critics on its premiere at the AFI Fest. Another criticized aspect of the film was the AI technology used to painstakingly de-age the actors. Hanks described the experience but his woes still could not triumph the ordeal he had to face during the shooting of another hit film.
The de-aged actors and their efforts behind the camera
Here featured the reunion of Forrest Gump‘s fantastic trio, Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, and Robin Wright. The actor had previously collaborated with the filmmaker for successful ventures like Cast Away, The Polar Express, and the live-action Pinocchio.
Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in Forrest Gump | Credits: Paramount Pictures
After...
However, the movie received generally negative reviews from critics on its premiere at the AFI Fest. Another criticized aspect of the film was the AI technology used to painstakingly de-age the actors. Hanks described the experience but his woes still could not triumph the ordeal he had to face during the shooting of another hit film.
The de-aged actors and their efforts behind the camera
Here featured the reunion of Forrest Gump‘s fantastic trio, Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, and Robin Wright. The actor had previously collaborated with the filmmaker for successful ventures like Cast Away, The Polar Express, and the live-action Pinocchio.
Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in Forrest Gump | Credits: Paramount Pictures
After...
- 10/30/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood understands America as an imperfect but noble project, its levers of power flawed but pulled toward justice and honor. If Juror #2 is indeed his last film behind the camera, its focus on truth and justice alone makes it a fitting one. So clearly influenced by Eastwood’s contrarian streak, it can feel more than a little naïve at times, sometimes even inscrutable, but the tautness with which this pulpy, tense, and undeniably curious legal drama has been crafted makes it easy to overlook its often preposterous plotting.
A recovering alcoholic and lifestyle magazine writer with an expectant wife at home, Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) is selected to serve on the jury for the murder trial of a man accused of beating his girlfriend and dumping her body in a roadside gulch—a crime that he comes to believe is actually a hit and run committed by himself. In both dialogue and story structure,...
A recovering alcoholic and lifestyle magazine writer with an expectant wife at home, Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) is selected to serve on the jury for the murder trial of a man accused of beating his girlfriend and dumping her body in a roadside gulch—a crime that he comes to believe is actually a hit and run committed by himself. In both dialogue and story structure,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Greg Nussen
- Slant Magazine
The 94-year-old director has delivered a courtroom thriller that pits justice against self-preservation
What are the chances, eh? First you get picked for jury duty even though your pregnant wife might deliver your child before you can deliver a verdict. Then it transpires that you alone know for certain that the defendant accused of murder is innocent. How can you be sure? Because you are the guilty party. Small world!
This is the bind in which Justin – it sounds a bit like “justice”, right? – finds himself at the start of Juror #2, directed with intermittent drollery by Clint Eastwood. Jonathan Abrams’s twisty script sometimes lays the irony on a bit thick. The opening scene shows Justin’s wife (Zoey Deutch) wearing a blindfold like Lady Justice. And we already know that her husband won’t be squeaky-clean by the way she tells him: “You’re perfect!” But Nicholas Hoult, whose...
What are the chances, eh? First you get picked for jury duty even though your pregnant wife might deliver your child before you can deliver a verdict. Then it transpires that you alone know for certain that the defendant accused of murder is innocent. How can you be sure? Because you are the guilty party. Small world!
This is the bind in which Justin – it sounds a bit like “justice”, right? – finds himself at the start of Juror #2, directed with intermittent drollery by Clint Eastwood. Jonathan Abrams’s twisty script sometimes lays the irony on a bit thick. The opening scene shows Justin’s wife (Zoey Deutch) wearing a blindfold like Lady Justice. And we already know that her husband won’t be squeaky-clean by the way she tells him: “You’re perfect!” But Nicholas Hoult, whose...
- 10/30/2024
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
The holiday movie season may be getting off to a slow start over the next few weeks, but that’s not due to the lack of star power or Oscar hopefuls. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
What’s a little strange about this November kick-off weekend is that there are not one, not two, but three movies from filmmakers who have directed movies that won Best Picture at the Oscars. And yet, only one of them is getting a wide theatrical release and is bound to report box office.
That movie is “Here,” based on the graphic novel by Richard McGuire. It reunites “Forrest Gump” director Robert Zemeckis with two of his stars, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, as well as Oscar-winning screenwriter Eric Roth, for a unique family drama that essentially keeps the camera in place to show the events of a specific Philly location over time.
What’s a little strange about this November kick-off weekend is that there are not one, not two, but three movies from filmmakers who have directed movies that won Best Picture at the Oscars. And yet, only one of them is getting a wide theatrical release and is bound to report box office.
That movie is “Here,” based on the graphic novel by Richard McGuire. It reunites “Forrest Gump” director Robert Zemeckis with two of his stars, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, as well as Oscar-winning screenwriter Eric Roth, for a unique family drama that essentially keeps the camera in place to show the events of a specific Philly location over time.
- 10/30/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
There are two ways of looking at Clint Eastwood's 1980s. One is to view them as an enshrinement. Eastwood turned 50 at the outset of the decade, and the movies were either mainstream-skewing victory laps or thoughtful departures; the star wasn't above coasting, but he made sure to carve out some time for personal projects about subjects that fascinated him (e.g. the country music drama "Honkytonk Man" and the Charlie Parker biopic "Bird"). Basically, Eastwood could do whatever he wanted at his home studio at Warner Bros., and sometimes he wanted to make "Pink Cadillac."
You can also view Eastwood's '80s as a waste of his time and talent. Of the 11 films he made over that 10-year span, only one was great ("Tightrope"), a few were above-average, and the rest were either misfires or outright garbage. Some argue that he needed the behind-the-camera reps to make his '90s and '00s triumphs,...
You can also view Eastwood's '80s as a waste of his time and talent. Of the 11 films he made over that 10-year span, only one was great ("Tightrope"), a few were above-average, and the rest were either misfires or outright garbage. Some argue that he needed the behind-the-camera reps to make his '90s and '00s triumphs,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Clint Eastwood — movie star, award-winning auteur, icon of stoic masculinity, man who occasionally talks to chairs — turned 94 this past May. It may be weird to mention this upfront, although talk of age, the ravages of time, and the art of knowing when to gracefully retire has been a steady topic of conversation in the first half of 2024. None of that hand-wringing seems to apply to our man Clint, however. In the past decade, the actor-director has made eight movies, ranging from musicals (Jersey Boys) to docu-thrillers (The 15:17 to Paris) to complicated-men biopics (Sully,...
- 10/30/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Gal Gadot may have stumbled while trying to kick off her own spy franchise, but don’t count her out just yet! With her undeniable charm and killer action skills, she’s the perfect fit to don the iconic role of a Bond girl.
Gal Gadot | Image by Gage Skidmore, licenced under Creative comman by Sa 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
While her espionage dreams took a detour, the world of Bond could use a fresh face like hers to inject some new energy. Let’s be real—who wouldn’t want to see Gal Gadot in a sleek Aston Martin, saving the day?
Gal Gadot Shines as Bond Girl Potential Amid Spy Franchise Setbacks Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in Wonder Woman. | Credit: Warner Bros.
Gal Gadot may have earned global acclaim as Wonder Woman, but Heart of Stone failed to capture the spark that made her a household name. Unlike the gritty,...
Gal Gadot | Image by Gage Skidmore, licenced under Creative comman by Sa 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
While her espionage dreams took a detour, the world of Bond could use a fresh face like hers to inject some new energy. Let’s be real—who wouldn’t want to see Gal Gadot in a sleek Aston Martin, saving the day?
Gal Gadot Shines as Bond Girl Potential Amid Spy Franchise Setbacks Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in Wonder Woman. | Credit: Warner Bros.
Gal Gadot may have earned global acclaim as Wonder Woman, but Heart of Stone failed to capture the spark that made her a household name. Unlike the gritty,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Racism is a theme deeply rooted in the American film industry. Whether it is to depict the stereotypes that People of Color face or the prejudices rooted within the West, it is a genre that appeals to the emotions of the masses, basically, in layman’s terms, the best way to make money.
Mahershala Ali | Credit: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert / YouTube
Although not all such films are successful, Hollywood has had its tried and tested method of making films that address ‘racism’ while keeping the whites as the saviors. While The Help, To Kill a Mockingbird, or even Lincoln is a good example of this, one Mahershala Ali movie, apparently took it too far and ended up receiving extensive criticism despite critical acclaim.
Mahershala Ali Movie That Allegedly Erased Violent Racism Peter Farrelly’s Green Book | Credit: Universal Pictures
Over the years, the film industry has produced several...
Mahershala Ali | Credit: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert / YouTube
Although not all such films are successful, Hollywood has had its tried and tested method of making films that address ‘racism’ while keeping the whites as the saviors. While The Help, To Kill a Mockingbird, or even Lincoln is a good example of this, one Mahershala Ali movie, apparently took it too far and ended up receiving extensive criticism despite critical acclaim.
Mahershala Ali Movie That Allegedly Erased Violent Racism Peter Farrelly’s Green Book | Credit: Universal Pictures
Over the years, the film industry has produced several...
- 10/30/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood’s 40th directorial effort is a twisty courtroom drama-slash-thriller that finds a good man in an impossible situation – both in the sense of “How can he get out of this?” and “Well, that’s highly improbable.” Then the movie settles into a taut, understated good time with a strong lead performance … before stumbling confoundingly at the finish line.
“Juror #2” finds magazine journalist Justin (Nicholas Hoult) lovingly helping his wife (Zoey Deutch) through a delicate pregnancy when he’s called for jury duty. To put this in the least spoilery way possible, he shockingly discovers that, through an extremely unlikely set of circumstances, he’s intimately involved in a case that concerns a capital crime, with the defendant’s life in the balance. Coming forward, however, could have dire consequences for his family, so this ordinary guy has to find another answer from within the workings of the trial itself,...
“Juror #2” finds magazine journalist Justin (Nicholas Hoult) lovingly helping his wife (Zoey Deutch) through a delicate pregnancy when he’s called for jury duty. To put this in the least spoilery way possible, he shockingly discovers that, through an extremely unlikely set of circumstances, he’s intimately involved in a case that concerns a capital crime, with the defendant’s life in the balance. Coming forward, however, could have dire consequences for his family, so this ordinary guy has to find another answer from within the workings of the trial itself,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Michael Ordoña
- The Wrap
Sony’s “Venom: The Last Dance” dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office with a £4.3 million ($5.6 million) debut weekend, according to numbers from Comscore.
Universal’s animated feature “The Wild Robot” maintained momentum in week two with £1.9 million for a £6.4 million cume. Also in its sophomore session, Paramount’s horror sequel “Smile 2” took third with £1 million, reaching a £4 million total.
Three weeks into release, “Transformers One” from Paramount secured fourth place with £377,581 (cume: £3.4 million), while Studiocanal’s “The Apprentice” completed its second week in the top five with £372,778 for a £1.5 million total.
Warner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” displayed remarkable staying power in its eighth week, adding £367,938 to reach £25.3 million. Horror entry “Terrifier 3” from Signature Entertainment held seventh in its third week with £269,971 (cume: £2.8 million).
Newcomer “The Room Next Door” (Warner Bros.) debuted at eighth with £239,043. Mubi’s “The Substance,” in its sixth week, added £150,604 for a £3.4 million total,...
Universal’s animated feature “The Wild Robot” maintained momentum in week two with £1.9 million for a £6.4 million cume. Also in its sophomore session, Paramount’s horror sequel “Smile 2” took third with £1 million, reaching a £4 million total.
Three weeks into release, “Transformers One” from Paramount secured fourth place with £377,581 (cume: £3.4 million), while Studiocanal’s “The Apprentice” completed its second week in the top five with £372,778 for a £1.5 million total.
Warner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” displayed remarkable staying power in its eighth week, adding £367,938 to reach £25.3 million. Horror entry “Terrifier 3” from Signature Entertainment held seventh in its third week with £269,971 (cume: £2.8 million).
Newcomer “The Room Next Door” (Warner Bros.) debuted at eighth with £239,043. Mubi’s “The Substance,” in its sixth week, added £150,604 for a £3.4 million total,...
- 10/29/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Being the Man With No Name in the mid-60s, Clint Eastwood’s era as the lead of the Spaghetti Westerns granted the actor immortal status. With a single Sergio Leone trilogy, Eastwood was able to climb to such an echelon of Hollywood celebrity that the actor is still running strong as a guy behind the lens.
Leonardo DiCaprio, left, on the set of J. Edgar with director Clint Eastwood and writer Dustin Lance Black [Credit: Warner Bros.]
Clint Eastwood’s Hollywood handbook is so expansive in its content that if one wanted to accrue some foresight and knowledge into a certain area of expertise related to acting, Eastwood would readily have it. The Western legend has been around since the early 1950s and as of yet, shows no signs of quitting or stepping down without one last hurrah.
Judi Dench Has Complaints Against Clint Eastwood Judi Dench in J. Edgar...
Leonardo DiCaprio, left, on the set of J. Edgar with director Clint Eastwood and writer Dustin Lance Black [Credit: Warner Bros.]
Clint Eastwood’s Hollywood handbook is so expansive in its content that if one wanted to accrue some foresight and knowledge into a certain area of expertise related to acting, Eastwood would readily have it. The Western legend has been around since the early 1950s and as of yet, shows no signs of quitting or stepping down without one last hurrah.
Judi Dench Has Complaints Against Clint Eastwood Judi Dench in J. Edgar...
- 10/29/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Whether playing an outlaw (the Man With No Name of Sergio Leone’s ‘Dollars Trilogy’), a loose-cannon law-enforcer (Dirty Harry) or chronicling the country’s most powerful lawman (J. Edgar), Clint Eastwood has always had a fascination with justice. At 94 years young and on his 40th effort as director, the Hollywood legend with the iconic grimace has now somehow made one of his best films in years.
Like the late, great William Friedkin, who ended his career with 2023’s gripping The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Eastwood opts for the confines of a courthouse to explore characters and ideas in a sharp, constantly compelling grown-up procedural. This is a riveting examination of what true justice looks like — the kind of straightforwardly entertaining mid-budget legal drama that would have filled a multiplex back in the ’90s.
Working from an original script by Jonathan Abrams — which essentially and inadvertently adapts the classic 1994 Simpsons episode...
Like the late, great William Friedkin, who ended his career with 2023’s gripping The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Eastwood opts for the confines of a courthouse to explore characters and ideas in a sharp, constantly compelling grown-up procedural. This is a riveting examination of what true justice looks like — the kind of straightforwardly entertaining mid-budget legal drama that would have filled a multiplex back in the ’90s.
Working from an original script by Jonathan Abrams — which essentially and inadvertently adapts the classic 1994 Simpsons episode...
- 10/29/2024
- by John Nugent
- Empire - Movies
Stephen King’s The Shining is all the proof you need to accept the fact that words on a page can haunt you for days. The timeless horror novel had readers sweating with dread and anticipation yet they couldn’t stop and the pages kept turning. When Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation came out, it impressed Steven Spielberg to the point where he watched it about 25 times. On the other hand, Clint Eastwood was not a fan.
Jack Nicholson in The Shining (1980) | Credits: Warner Bros.
This stark difference between the reception by two exquisite personalities of the entertainment industry resembles the mixed reviews received by The Shining (1980). In fact, Clint Eastwood even went as far as to call it a giant failure that’s not terrifying at all.
Clint Eastwood Pokes Fun at The Shining’s Poster Clint Eastwood in Any Which Way You Can (1980) | Credits: Warner Bros.
Stanley Kubrick’s...
Jack Nicholson in The Shining (1980) | Credits: Warner Bros.
This stark difference between the reception by two exquisite personalities of the entertainment industry resembles the mixed reviews received by The Shining (1980). In fact, Clint Eastwood even went as far as to call it a giant failure that’s not terrifying at all.
Clint Eastwood Pokes Fun at The Shining’s Poster Clint Eastwood in Any Which Way You Can (1980) | Credits: Warner Bros.
Stanley Kubrick’s...
- 10/29/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Nicholas Hoult realised a dream working with Clint Eastwood on 'Juror No. 2'.The 34-year-old star plays juror Justin Kemp – a family man who is struggling to cope with a moral dilemma that could sway a murder trial – in the picture and was thrilled to work with the movie legend after growing up watching his films.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the film's AFI Fest premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday (27.10.24), Nicholas said: "They always say don't meet your heroes, but this is a case where it's amazing to meet your heroes because he's cool and calm and collected, he has an ease about life and with people and a charm and a glint in his eye and always a cracking sense of humour."He cares about what he's creating, he trusts the people around him and he trusts the audience too."Toni Colette plays prosecutor Faith Killebrew and...
- 10/29/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Over the years, Nicholas Hoult has been lucky enough to collaborate with some of Hollywood’s finest. From Nicholas Cage to Tom Ford and more, the actor has been taken under the wing of many of the greats. Recently the 34-year-old teamed up with the iconic, Clint Eastwood on his film, Juror #2. Although another star, Tom Hanks, had once claimed that it wasn’t easy to work with the 94-year-old, the young star had a different take.
Nicholas Hoult in a still from Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 | Credits: Warner Bros.
Throughout his career, Hoult had always looked up to Eastwood. However, working with the actor/director on the recent thriller drama only ended up cementing his beliefs.
Nicholas Hoult gushes about working with Clint Eastwood
At the recent premiere of Juror #2, Nicholas Hoult could not help but share how excited he was to star in a film directed by the iconic,...
Nicholas Hoult in a still from Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 | Credits: Warner Bros.
Throughout his career, Hoult had always looked up to Eastwood. However, working with the actor/director on the recent thriller drama only ended up cementing his beliefs.
Nicholas Hoult gushes about working with Clint Eastwood
At the recent premiere of Juror #2, Nicholas Hoult could not help but share how excited he was to star in a film directed by the iconic,...
- 10/29/2024
- by Prathika Prashant
- FandomWire
An upsurge in directors starring in their own movies has seen mixed results. Lake Bell, Elia Suleiman and Viggo Mortensen explain the perks and pitfalls of being on both sides of the camera
Since the very first directorial cameos – George Méliès’ sorcerer-like appearances in The Vanishing Lady and Playing Cards in the 1890s – directors have often been unable to resist being in front of, as well as behind, the camera.” M Night Shyamalan, a film-maker notoriously eager to appear in his own work speaks for all these frustrated thespians: “It’s important for me to be a part of the film in some way […] I would love to play the lead role, but it’s physically impossible.”
An ever-growing league of multi-hyphenate actor-directors have, however, been proving Shyamalan wrong. Aside from the obvious heavyweights in 20th-century cinema who juggled on and off-camera personae, the past decade has seen a staggering...
Since the very first directorial cameos – George Méliès’ sorcerer-like appearances in The Vanishing Lady and Playing Cards in the 1890s – directors have often been unable to resist being in front of, as well as behind, the camera.” M Night Shyamalan, a film-maker notoriously eager to appear in his own work speaks for all these frustrated thespians: “It’s important for me to be a part of the film in some way […] I would love to play the lead role, but it’s physically impossible.”
An ever-growing league of multi-hyphenate actor-directors have, however, been proving Shyamalan wrong. Aside from the obvious heavyweights in 20th-century cinema who juggled on and off-camera personae, the past decade has seen a staggering...
- 10/29/2024
- by Miriam Balanescu
- The Guardian - Film News
Thanksgiving may promise a bounty on the dinner table, but the multiplex still looks bare. Continuing this year's theme, our November film preview features another relatively light month at the movies. Still, it’s quality over quantity, and if you ignore Red One, the $250 million attempt at turning Christmas lore into a Marvel movie,...
- 10/29/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
Is Juror #2 Clint Eastwood”’s swan song?
“Who knows? He’s been saying that for a long time” exclaimed Eastwood’s longtime producer Tim Moore last night at the world premiere of the Warner Bros movie. Juror #2 was played the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood as AFI Fest’s closing night film.
Moore continued, “At 94 years old, he’s still making films. I’ve been with him for 23 years. I always said I’d retire before he did and I haven’t retired yet.” Moore credits with Eastwood including the 4x Oscar winner’s highest grossing title, American Sniper ($547.6M) as well as The Mule, J. Edgar and more.
Juror #2 follows Nicholas Hoult as Justin Kemp, a recovering alcoholic-journalist who is awaiting his first child with his wife. He gets called to the jury of a murder trial in Georgia, and soon realizes he might be closer to the victim than originally realized.
“Who knows? He’s been saying that for a long time” exclaimed Eastwood’s longtime producer Tim Moore last night at the world premiere of the Warner Bros movie. Juror #2 was played the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood as AFI Fest’s closing night film.
Moore continued, “At 94 years old, he’s still making films. I’ve been with him for 23 years. I always said I’d retire before he did and I haven’t retired yet.” Moore credits with Eastwood including the 4x Oscar winner’s highest grossing title, American Sniper ($547.6M) as well as The Mule, J. Edgar and more.
Juror #2 follows Nicholas Hoult as Justin Kemp, a recovering alcoholic-journalist who is awaiting his first child with his wife. He gets called to the jury of a murder trial in Georgia, and soon realizes he might be closer to the victim than originally realized.
- 10/28/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Melanie Brooks
- Deadline Film + TV
Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 is the fourth film he has debuted at the AFI Film Festival, joining J. Edgar, American Sniper, and Richard Jewell. The riveting courtroom drama was the festival’s closing night film. The star-studded cast is led by the reunion of Toni Collette and Nicholas Hoult, who shared the screen for the first time since the 2002 film About a Boy, who stars alongside J.K. Simmons and Chris Messina.
Juror #2 Review (L to r) Nicholas Hoult as Justin Kemp, Leslie Bibb as Denice, Adrienne C. Moore as Yolanda and J.K. Simmons as Harold in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Juror #2,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Claire Folger.
Juror #2 follows family man Justin Kemp, who is serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial and struggles with the moral dilemma where he could use his truth to sway the jury verdict to potentially convict or free an innocent man.
Juror #2 Review (L to r) Nicholas Hoult as Justin Kemp, Leslie Bibb as Denice, Adrienne C. Moore as Yolanda and J.K. Simmons as Harold in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Juror #2,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Claire Folger.
Juror #2 follows family man Justin Kemp, who is serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial and struggles with the moral dilemma where he could use his truth to sway the jury verdict to potentially convict or free an innocent man.
- 10/28/2024
- by Ricky Valero
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood isn’t looking to retire anytime soon, according to “Juror #2” actor Gabriel Basso.
The star told The Hollywood Reporter that famed actor/director/producer Eastwood is not slowing down even after his 40th directorial effort, which will get a limited theatrical release on November 1.
“I feel like just because people say that he’s going to say, ‘Screw you guys, I’m making another one;’ even if it’s five minutes long,” Basso said when asked if “Juror #2” will be Eastwood’s final film. “I feel like he’ll find a way just to stick it to everybody.”
Basso’s “Juror #2” co-stars Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette similarly stayed mum about the status of Eastwood’s projects.
Hoult said that he “didn’t want to speculate” on Eastwood’s future and was ‘just glad that whilst I was working I got to make one with him,'” according to THR,...
The star told The Hollywood Reporter that famed actor/director/producer Eastwood is not slowing down even after his 40th directorial effort, which will get a limited theatrical release on November 1.
“I feel like just because people say that he’s going to say, ‘Screw you guys, I’m making another one;’ even if it’s five minutes long,” Basso said when asked if “Juror #2” will be Eastwood’s final film. “I feel like he’ll find a way just to stick it to everybody.”
Basso’s “Juror #2” co-stars Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette similarly stayed mum about the status of Eastwood’s projects.
Hoult said that he “didn’t want to speculate” on Eastwood’s future and was ‘just glad that whilst I was working I got to make one with him,'” according to THR,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“Juror #2” is a new live-action legal thriller, directed by Clint Eastwood starring Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J. K. Simmons and Kiefer Sutherland, releasing November 1, 2024 in theaters:
“…family man ‘Justin Kemp’, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma, one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the accused killer…”
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“…family man ‘Justin Kemp’, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma, one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the accused killer…”
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- 10/28/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Anyone who has served on a jury, or even been summoned to participate in jury selection, can recall the inevitable tension that direct participation in the justice system can provoke. Countless others might recognize the distinct hallmarks of the experience from an abundance of movies and TV episodes: the bailiff’s courtroom call to order, the jury selection process and the unpredictable uncertainties of the trial process.
But while the often-static setting of Juror #2, Clint Eastwood’s latest feature, will no doubt feel familiar, the narrative twists of Jonathan Abrams’ agile script add fresh perspective to the courtroom drama. Eastwood’s long list of awards and near-incomparable professional longevity will certainly stir interest in Warner Bros.’ Nov. 1 bow, even if the film itself remains a rather understated addition to the Oscar winner’s considerable career.
Debuting his newest releases at AFI Fest has become something of a ritual for the 94-year-old multi-hyphenate,...
But while the often-static setting of Juror #2, Clint Eastwood’s latest feature, will no doubt feel familiar, the narrative twists of Jonathan Abrams’ agile script add fresh perspective to the courtroom drama. Eastwood’s long list of awards and near-incomparable professional longevity will certainly stir interest in Warner Bros.’ Nov. 1 bow, even if the film itself remains a rather understated addition to the Oscar winner’s considerable career.
Debuting his newest releases at AFI Fest has become something of a ritual for the 94-year-old multi-hyphenate,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Justin Lowe
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicholas Hoult is stepping out to promote his new movie!
The 34-year-old Emmy-nominated actor and Zoey Deutch premiered their new movie Juror #2 during the closing night gala of the 2024 AFI Fest on Sunday (October 27) at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.
Fellow cast members in attendance included Leslie Bibb with longtime partner Sam Rockwell, Toni Collette with 16-year-old daughter Sage, Gabriel Basso, Amy Aquino, Francesca Eastwood, and Cedric Yarbough.
Director Clint Eastwood did not attend the premiere.
Keep reading to find out more…Juror #2 follows “family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.”
The movie hits theaters on November 1.
Click through the gallery for 30+ pictures of the stars at the premiere…...
The 34-year-old Emmy-nominated actor and Zoey Deutch premiered their new movie Juror #2 during the closing night gala of the 2024 AFI Fest on Sunday (October 27) at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.
Fellow cast members in attendance included Leslie Bibb with longtime partner Sam Rockwell, Toni Collette with 16-year-old daughter Sage, Gabriel Basso, Amy Aquino, Francesca Eastwood, and Cedric Yarbough.
Director Clint Eastwood did not attend the premiere.
Keep reading to find out more…Juror #2 follows “family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.”
The movie hits theaters on November 1.
Click through the gallery for 30+ pictures of the stars at the premiere…...
- 10/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
At the age of 94, Clint Eastwood is back with legal drama Juror #2, following a juror for a high-profile murder trial who is struggling with a serious moral dilemma that could influence the verdict.
Nicholas Hoult stars as the juror, and at the film’s AFI Fest premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday, told The Hollywood Reporter about the “dream come true” of collaborating with the iconic filmmaker after growing up on his movies.
“They always say don’t meet your heroes, but this is a case where it’s amazing to meet your heroes because he’s cool and calm and collected, he has an ease about life and with people and a charm and a glint in his eye and always a cracking sense of humor,” Hoult said. “He cares about what he’s creating, he trusts the people around him and he trusts the audience too.” The actor...
Nicholas Hoult stars as the juror, and at the film’s AFI Fest premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday, told The Hollywood Reporter about the “dream come true” of collaborating with the iconic filmmaker after growing up on his movies.
“They always say don’t meet your heroes, but this is a case where it’s amazing to meet your heroes because he’s cool and calm and collected, he has an ease about life and with people and a charm and a glint in his eye and always a cracking sense of humor,” Hoult said. “He cares about what he’s creating, he trusts the people around him and he trusts the audience too.” The actor...
- 10/28/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Clint Eastwood was one of the biggest movie stars in the world in 1995, but, up until that point, he was not known for appearing in family-friendly films. CBS' "Rawhide," the television series that launched him in the 1960s, and 1982's "Firefox," with its video game tie-in, are probably his two most kid-appropriate works. "Bronco Billy" and "Honkytonk Man" are also family films in a way, though, really, Eastwood only hit the bullseye with kids when he plopped Clyde the orangutan into the bare-knuckle-brawling adventures of Philo Beddoe in "Every Which Way But Loose" and "Any Which Way You Can" (both of which have no shortage of gleefully raunchy moments).
Eastwood also wasn't known for his romantic dramas, so the summer of 1995 promised to be an outlier for him with his adaptation of Robert James Waller's runaway bestseller "The Bridges of Madison County.
Clint Eastwood was one of the biggest movie stars in the world in 1995, but, up until that point, he was not known for appearing in family-friendly films. CBS' "Rawhide," the television series that launched him in the 1960s, and 1982's "Firefox," with its video game tie-in, are probably his two most kid-appropriate works. "Bronco Billy" and "Honkytonk Man" are also family films in a way, though, really, Eastwood only hit the bullseye with kids when he plopped Clyde the orangutan into the bare-knuckle-brawling adventures of Philo Beddoe in "Every Which Way But Loose" and "Any Which Way You Can" (both of which have no shortage of gleefully raunchy moments).
Eastwood also wasn't known for his romantic dramas, so the summer of 1995 promised to be an outlier for him with his adaptation of Robert James Waller's runaway bestseller "The Bridges of Madison County.
- 10/28/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Clint Eastwood’s 42nd and possibly last film as director (hope not), Juror #2, also happens to be his best since American Sniper. At 94, this remarkable filmmaker not only still has it, he actually has it in spades over some half his age.
Delivering a classic courtroom drama — not a genre he has worked in much — Eastwood has made not just a riveting suspenseful thriller and family drama but also one with penetrating themes such as moral complexity and dealing with a crisis of conscience. It asks the question: What would you do in a similar circumstance but doesn’t answer that with easy solutions. It’s complicated, to say the least.
Eastwood, working with a fine original screenplay by Jonathan Abrams, has made one of the most compelling human dramas of his career, one that inevitably will resonate with smart adult audiences. You could hear a pin drop at Sunday...
Delivering a classic courtroom drama — not a genre he has worked in much — Eastwood has made not just a riveting suspenseful thriller and family drama but also one with penetrating themes such as moral complexity and dealing with a crisis of conscience. It asks the question: What would you do in a similar circumstance but doesn’t answer that with easy solutions. It’s complicated, to say the least.
Eastwood, working with a fine original screenplay by Jonathan Abrams, has made one of the most compelling human dramas of his career, one that inevitably will resonate with smart adult audiences. You could hear a pin drop at Sunday...
- 10/28/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
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At the dawn of the 1980s, Warner Bros. had two major in-house artists who could do just about anything they wanted. One was a movie star, the other a filmmaking genius, and they couldn't have been more different in aesthetic or temperament.
Clint Eastwood was a television star who found big-screen success by making Spaghetti Westerns in Europe with an upstart named Sergio Leone before becoming the avatar of the angry, Miranda rights-burdened American police officer as "Dirty Harry." Stanley Kubrick was a Bronx born-and-bred autodidact who found his love for filmmaking via photography; after a string of critical successes with "Paths of Glory," "Loilita" and "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb," he was hailed as a visionary for the groundbreaking "2001: A Space Odyssey," upon which he became renowned for his perfectionism and technical boundary pushing.
At the dawn of the 1980s, Warner Bros. had two major in-house artists who could do just about anything they wanted. One was a movie star, the other a filmmaking genius, and they couldn't have been more different in aesthetic or temperament.
Clint Eastwood was a television star who found big-screen success by making Spaghetti Westerns in Europe with an upstart named Sergio Leone before becoming the avatar of the angry, Miranda rights-burdened American police officer as "Dirty Harry." Stanley Kubrick was a Bronx born-and-bred autodidact who found his love for filmmaking via photography; after a string of critical successes with "Paths of Glory," "Loilita" and "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb," he was hailed as a visionary for the groundbreaking "2001: A Space Odyssey," upon which he became renowned for his perfectionism and technical boundary pushing.
- 10/28/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
‘Juror #2’ Review: Clint Eastwood’s Throwback Legal Thriller Is One of the Best Studio Films of 2024
If there’s a downside to living to 94 and remaining healthy enough to work in Hollywood after being an entertainment icon in seven different decades, it’s that your films become impossible to separate from the arc of your life. A straightforward legal thriller can’t possibly be evaluated on its own terms when it hails from the nonagenarian who played Sergio Leone’s Man with No Name, sold countless .44 Magnums with an invitation to make his day, befriended a monkey in the two stupidest movies of the ‘70s, directed “Unforgiven,” “Letters From Iwo Jima,” “The Bridges of Madison County,” and “Million Dollar Baby,” spoke to an empty chair at the Republican National Convention, and spent the Covid-19 pandemic declaring his admiration for anyone who names his cock Macho.
When Clint Eastwood’s 40th directorial effort, “Juror #2,” premiered at AFI Fest 2024, it was accompanied by the hefty expectations that...
When Clint Eastwood’s 40th directorial effort, “Juror #2,” premiered at AFI Fest 2024, it was accompanied by the hefty expectations that...
- 10/28/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
At 94 years of directing experience, Clint Eastwood has tackedled many gripping stories. In his latest film Juror #2, he delves into another intricate moral dilemma.
Nicholas Hoult stars as Justin, a journalist called for jury duty in a high-profile murder trial. Justin soon realizes he may know more than he thought. As the trial unfolds, Justin’s own role in events comes under new scrutiny.
Justin grapples with doubt and guilt, unsure if coming forward could ruin his life. Toni Collette plays prosecutor Faith Killebrew, building an “airtight case” against defendant James (Gabriel Basso). But as Faith digs deeper, even she begins questioning the facts. Eastwood explores personal ethics through these complex characters, keeping viewers engaged till the film’s subtly effecting conclusion. Hoult and Collette bring nuance to difficult roles at the heart of the story.
Through steady direction, Eastwood examines how individuals reconcile justice and self-preservation. Juror #2 proves another...
Nicholas Hoult stars as Justin, a journalist called for jury duty in a high-profile murder trial. Justin soon realizes he may know more than he thought. As the trial unfolds, Justin’s own role in events comes under new scrutiny.
Justin grapples with doubt and guilt, unsure if coming forward could ruin his life. Toni Collette plays prosecutor Faith Killebrew, building an “airtight case” against defendant James (Gabriel Basso). But as Faith digs deeper, even she begins questioning the facts. Eastwood explores personal ethics through these complex characters, keeping viewers engaged till the film’s subtly effecting conclusion. Hoult and Collette bring nuance to difficult roles at the heart of the story.
Through steady direction, Eastwood examines how individuals reconcile justice and self-preservation. Juror #2 proves another...
- 10/28/2024
- by Arash Nahandian
- Gazettely
If you think jury duty’s a drag, consider how much worse sitting in judgment could be if, on the first day of the trial, you discovered that the defendant’s been accused of a terrible crime for which you were in fact responsible. That’s the hook of Clint Eastwood’s latest — and some fear last — feature, “Juror No. 2,” a slightly preposterous but thoroughly engaging extension of the 94-year-old filmmaker’s career-long fascination with guilt, justice and the limitations of the law.
In movies where Eastwood acts, guns go a long way to resolve problems the system can’t. But the director does not appear in “Juror No. 2,” a moral-minded courtroom drama in which Nicholas Hoult plays the lone holdout in a murder trial. The film may open on a note of idealism, but it quickly turns cynical as Hoult’s character, “perfect” husband and upstanding citizen Justin Kemp,...
In movies where Eastwood acts, guns go a long way to resolve problems the system can’t. But the director does not appear in “Juror No. 2,” a moral-minded courtroom drama in which Nicholas Hoult plays the lone holdout in a murder trial. The film may open on a note of idealism, but it quickly turns cynical as Hoult’s character, “perfect” husband and upstanding citizen Justin Kemp,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. may have made a grave error by trying to bury legendary actor Clint Eastwood’s latest film Juror No. 2. The 94-year-old filmmaker’s 40th film recently premiered at the AFI Fest but Eastwood reportedly skipped the event, in what is being speculated to be a protest against the studio.
The film has been speculated to be the nonagenarian filmmaker’s final project due to his age, but the studio seems to have leaned into its villain era by disrespecting its most loyal creators. The release plan of Juror No. 2 by the studio received huge criticism from fans and critics, who feel the move was disrespectful towards the legend.
Clint Eastwood Skipped The Festival Premiere Of His Latest Film Juror No. 2 Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven | Credits: Warner Bros.
Clint Eastwood has not only made a name for himself as one of the greatest actors of all time but also...
The film has been speculated to be the nonagenarian filmmaker’s final project due to his age, but the studio seems to have leaned into its villain era by disrespecting its most loyal creators. The release plan of Juror No. 2 by the studio received huge criticism from fans and critics, who feel the move was disrespectful towards the legend.
Clint Eastwood Skipped The Festival Premiere Of His Latest Film Juror No. 2 Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven | Credits: Warner Bros.
Clint Eastwood has not only made a name for himself as one of the greatest actors of all time but also...
- 10/28/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood’s new movie “Juror No. 2” had its premiere closing night screening at the American Film Institute’s festival in Los Angeles on Sunday. However, the 94-year-old legendary director was not there himself.
AFI president Bob Gazzale addressed the audience. He said Eastwood “could not be here with us tonight.” Still, Gazzale called the event a celebration of Eastwood’s extensive career both in front of and behind the camera. This includes his iconic “Dirty Harry” character and direction of films like “Richard Jewell” and “Play Misty for Me.”
The leads in “Juror No. 2,” Toni Collette and Nicholas Hoult, attended the premiere. Collette and Hoult had previously worked together in 2002’s “About a Boy.” Collette expressed gratitude for the chance to collaborate with Eastwood. She said working with him as a director “still blows my mind…but he is a truly good, solid human being.” Hoult called...
AFI president Bob Gazzale addressed the audience. He said Eastwood “could not be here with us tonight.” Still, Gazzale called the event a celebration of Eastwood’s extensive career both in front of and behind the camera. This includes his iconic “Dirty Harry” character and direction of films like “Richard Jewell” and “Play Misty for Me.”
The leads in “Juror No. 2,” Toni Collette and Nicholas Hoult, attended the premiere. Collette and Hoult had previously worked together in 2002’s “About a Boy.” Collette expressed gratitude for the chance to collaborate with Eastwood. She said working with him as a director “still blows my mind…but he is a truly good, solid human being.” Hoult called...
- 10/28/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Clint Eastwood didn’t turn up for “Jury” duty in Los Angeles on Sunday, but that didn’t stop his lead actors and a few hundred moviegoers from sending him well wishes.
The 94-year-old screen legend’s latest film, “Juror No. 2,” served as the closing night gala screening for this year’s AFI Fest. At the top of the program held at the historic Tcl Chinese Theaters, AFI president Bob Gazzale informed disappointed fans that Eastwood “could not be here with us tonight, but we are here for him.”
After noting his dozens of film credits – including the “Dirty Harry” franchise and directorial efforts like “Richard Jewell” and “Play Misty for Me” – Gazzale introduced “Juror No. 2” stars Toni Collette and Nicholas Hoult. The pair last graced a screen together 22 years ago, Collette recalled, in 2002’s “About a Boy.”
Collette said she was honored to work with Eastwood “as a director,...
The 94-year-old screen legend’s latest film, “Juror No. 2,” served as the closing night gala screening for this year’s AFI Fest. At the top of the program held at the historic Tcl Chinese Theaters, AFI president Bob Gazzale informed disappointed fans that Eastwood “could not be here with us tonight, but we are here for him.”
After noting his dozens of film credits – including the “Dirty Harry” franchise and directorial efforts like “Richard Jewell” and “Play Misty for Me” – Gazzale introduced “Juror No. 2” stars Toni Collette and Nicholas Hoult. The pair last graced a screen together 22 years ago, Collette recalled, in 2002’s “About a Boy.”
Collette said she was honored to work with Eastwood “as a director,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Timing is everything, horses for courses, styles make fights, and every movie, no matter how packed with potential on the page, is subject to the whims of fate. And here's a casting "what if" that, had it gone a different way, might've turned one of the most beloved movies of the 1990s into a colossal flop.
Let's take a trip back to late June 1988. The summer movie season is in full swing. After a pokey start thanks to Ron Howard's Memorial Day dud "Willow," the box office has picked up under the power of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," "Big," and "Coming to America." Moviegoers were gearing up for the July releases, which, with the likes of "Short Circuit 2," "Arthur 2: On the Rocks," and "License to Drive" on deck, did not look particularly promising.
And what to make of "Die Hard?" A big R-rated action movie ought to...
Let's take a trip back to late June 1988. The summer movie season is in full swing. After a pokey start thanks to Ron Howard's Memorial Day dud "Willow," the box office has picked up under the power of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," "Big," and "Coming to America." Moviegoers were gearing up for the July releases, which, with the likes of "Short Circuit 2," "Arthur 2: On the Rocks," and "License to Drive" on deck, did not look particularly promising.
And what to make of "Die Hard?" A big R-rated action movie ought to...
- 10/28/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Clint Eastwood will premiere his fortieth feature directorial effort, "Juror #2," at the American Film Institute Festival. This feels like a landmark number. It's certainly a landmark achievement, given that Eastwood is 94 years old, an age at which most people are interred. So it's frankly despicable that Warner Bros-Discovery, headed by noted enemy of cinema David Zaslav, has chosen to unceremoniously dump "Juror #2" on 50 screens over its opening weekend, with no plans for expansion or an awards campaign.
While it's possible the film is not, in the eyes of its studio, an awards contender, it has a commercially viable hook (as evidenced by its compelling trailer) and a killer cast headed up by Nicholas Hoult. Moreover, it's a film by Clint Eastwood, a man whose films have earned WB loads of money over the last 50-plus years. He's had an office on the lot for nearly as long,...
While it's possible the film is not, in the eyes of its studio, an awards contender, it has a commercially viable hook (as evidenced by its compelling trailer) and a killer cast headed up by Nicholas Hoult. Moreover, it's a film by Clint Eastwood, a man whose films have earned WB loads of money over the last 50-plus years. He's had an office on the lot for nearly as long,...
- 10/27/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Although Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror film "The Shining" is frequently cited as one of the scariest films of all time, it's widely known that Stephen King — who wrote the 1977 novel on which it's based — hates it. Kubrick famously altered several details of King's book, and the author felt that the changes were arbitrary at best and insulting at worst. King wrote his story as the tale of an ordinary man who was gradually driven to madness. King expressed interest in gentler actors like Martin Sheen or Michael Moriarty for the role of Jack Torrance, feeling they would be sympathetic immediately. Kubrick, however, cast Jack Nicholson in the role, and King felt that Nicholson was already unstable from the jump. With Nicholson, it wasn't a tale of a sane man going insane, but an already-insane man cracking open.
Kubrick, however, was already granted permission by Warner Bros., so he went ahead...
Kubrick, however, was already granted permission by Warner Bros., so he went ahead...
- 10/27/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Scott Eastwood, the son of legendary actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood, has carved his own path in Hollywood. But he always stated that his father’s influence went beyond the glitz and glamor of the entertainment industry.
Although the 38-year-old went on to follow in his father’s footsteps, he revealed that his father never pushed him to do it. In fact, the 94-year-old could not have cared less about what his son did as long as he was happy and doing a good job.
Scott Eastwood | Credits: Mingle Media TV via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0
While the younger Eastwood was allowed to choose whatever profession he wanted, he revealed that his father only had one main piece of advice for him to follow, no matter what.
Clint Eastwood’s advice to his son
The Eastwood family might be filled with some of Hollywood’s elite actors and actresses.
Although the 38-year-old went on to follow in his father’s footsteps, he revealed that his father never pushed him to do it. In fact, the 94-year-old could not have cared less about what his son did as long as he was happy and doing a good job.
Scott Eastwood | Credits: Mingle Media TV via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0
While the younger Eastwood was allowed to choose whatever profession he wanted, he revealed that his father only had one main piece of advice for him to follow, no matter what.
Clint Eastwood’s advice to his son
The Eastwood family might be filled with some of Hollywood’s elite actors and actresses.
- 10/27/2024
- by Prathika Prashant
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood joined forces with Nicholas Hoult in a legal thriller, Juror No. 2 (stylized Juror #2), which is coming to the screen soon. However, Warner Bros.’s treatment of the film may not sit well with fans of the veteran actor and director. Eastwood’s potential Oscar contender is being given a limited release in theaters after its debut at the AFI Fest.
Nicholas Hoult in a still from Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 | Credits: Warner Bros.
With only a week left for its release, Warner Bros. has reportedly blocked less than 50 theaters for the film. It appears to be a very unconventional practice, not to mention a less-than-respectful treatment for what could be Eastwood’s potentially last film.
Warner Bros.’s Treatment Of Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 Is Questionable Nicholas Hoult and Clint Eastwood on the sets of Juror No. 2 | Credits: Warner Bros.
Clint Eastwood has collaborated with Warner Bros.
Nicholas Hoult in a still from Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 | Credits: Warner Bros.
With only a week left for its release, Warner Bros. has reportedly blocked less than 50 theaters for the film. It appears to be a very unconventional practice, not to mention a less-than-respectful treatment for what could be Eastwood’s potentially last film.
Warner Bros.’s Treatment Of Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 Is Questionable Nicholas Hoult and Clint Eastwood on the sets of Juror No. 2 | Credits: Warner Bros.
Clint Eastwood has collaborated with Warner Bros.
- 10/26/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 arrives in cinemas – eventually – next week. But don’t expect any box office reporting in the US…
If, as has been rumoured, the movie Juror #2 is to be the last to be made by Clint Eastwood (appreciating it may actually not be), then it seems to be getting a fairly shoddy hand from Warner Bros. The studio has been Eastwood’s filmmaking home for decades, delivering a constant collection of films and no shortage of money. Yet Juror #2 feels like it’s been bounced around an internal studio decision-making system.
At one stage, the film was being planned, it’s reported, for a streaming-only release. Then, it was finally confirmed to be arriving in cinemas. Then it turns out that in America, it’s only going to 50 cinemas. Now it’s also been left off Warner Bros awards campaigning list for this season.
If, as has been rumoured, the movie Juror #2 is to be the last to be made by Clint Eastwood (appreciating it may actually not be), then it seems to be getting a fairly shoddy hand from Warner Bros. The studio has been Eastwood’s filmmaking home for decades, delivering a constant collection of films and no shortage of money. Yet Juror #2 feels like it’s been bounced around an internal studio decision-making system.
At one stage, the film was being planned, it’s reported, for a streaming-only release. Then, it was finally confirmed to be arriving in cinemas. Then it turns out that in America, it’s only going to 50 cinemas. Now it’s also been left off Warner Bros awards campaigning list for this season.
- 10/25/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Clint Eastwood has consistently directed feature films for over 50 years. He is now 94 years old, which could potentially make the soon-to-be-released Juror #2 his final movie. Given his illustrious legacy, both in front of and behind the camera, it’s somewhat puzzling that Warner Bros. seems to be burying Juror #2, which will reportedly be screened in less than 50 theaters.
Juror #2 will premiere at AFI Fest on October 27th, and Warner Bros. will give the film in limited release on November 1st. Given Eastwood’s decades-long partnership with the studio, not to mention the billions in box office grosses over that time, you’d think the studio would treat Eastwood’s potentially final movie with a little more respect. Well, according to Variety, this is the respectful approach for the studio.
The film, which was produced on a budget in the mid-$30 million range, was originally conceived as a streaming release. Warner Bros.
Juror #2 will premiere at AFI Fest on October 27th, and Warner Bros. will give the film in limited release on November 1st. Given Eastwood’s decades-long partnership with the studio, not to mention the billions in box office grosses over that time, you’d think the studio would treat Eastwood’s potentially final movie with a little more respect. Well, according to Variety, this is the respectful approach for the studio.
The film, which was produced on a budget in the mid-$30 million range, was originally conceived as a streaming release. Warner Bros.
- 10/24/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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