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Filmmaker Tyler Taormina quickly fell in love with IFC Films’ idea for how to market his merry-and-bright feature. The indie distributor’s trailer for “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point” plays as a full-on throwback to how holiday season comedies used to be advertised, complete with baby boomer doo-wop, a long list of grinning cast members and a warm narrator promising that, “It’s more than a holiday. It’s a gift for the whole family.” But the nostalgic packaging came with an unforeseen side effect.

“A lot of the people online are like, ‘Oh, I thought it was a horror movie.’ It was a very common reaction that was not at all thought of,” Taormina shares. “Earnest nostalgia is not able to be detected. The irony is expected. It bummed me out.”

No killer is mucking up the holiday in “Miller’s Point,” now playing in theaters after premiering...

If you've never seen "Goodfellas," it's probably best you stop what you're doing and watch Martin Scorsese's seminal mob flick now. The film is only one of the best mob movies you need to see immediately, and alongside "The Godfather" occupies a hallowed space within the genre. Luckily, for those that are somehow uninitiated, "Goodfellas" is now streaming over on Max, where it's managing to prove its worth as an undisputed classic all over again.

Based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi, who co-write "Goodfellas" with Scorsese, the film tells the story of Henry Hill, a Brooklyn kid whose dreams of joining the mob are fulfilled after Robert DeNiro's Jimmy Conway takes him under his wing. Spanning three decades, the movie is a sweeping look at the life of a gangster, depicting all the glamor that comes with it while also not shying away from the brutality...

Robert De Niro has a reputation for greatness. Looking back at his entire filmography, there are plenty of examples of how excellent of an actor he is. From Goodfellas to the Godfather franchise, Taxi Driver, and even The Intern, versatility is just one of his many talents.

Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver | Credit: Columbia Pictures

When an actor is as talented as De Niro, it is only natural that they would have peculiar ways to prepare for their roles. However, sometimes, these methods of getting into character end up clashing with the methods of other actors. During an interview, it was revealed by the director of The Joker that De Niro and Joaquin Phoenix ended up having quite a clash on the set of the film.

Robert De Niro Was At Odds With Joaquin Phoenix

Compared to all of Robert De Niro’s projects, The Joker stands out in its own way.

Spoilers ahead for the "Simpsons" season 36 episode "Desperately Seeking Lisa."

Since time immemorial, "The Simpsons" has done countless pop culture parodies. Its annual "Treehouse of Horror" episodes, in particular, have been responsible for spoofing famous horror movies like "The Shining," and "A Nightmare on Elm Street," as well as darker TV series such as the popular anime show "Death Note." Among the iconic animated sitcom's more frequent targets, however, is Martin Scorsese, the Oscar-winning filmmaker whose classics like "Goodfellas," "Taxi Driver," and "Raging Bull" alone have inspired multiple episodes of "The Simpsons."

Without a doubt, though, the show's best Scorsese sendup to date was the one based on his 1991 thriller "Cape Fear," which became the basis for one of the all time greatest episodes of "The Simpsons" — "Cape Feare." It's a classic installment that not only has the Simpson family terrorized by Sideshow Bob, but is also full of memorable slapstick gags.

Donald Trump has been one of the most influential figures in the world of politics over the last couple of years. The 78-year-old is on the cusp of potentially winning his second election to reclaim his position as President of the United States, but only one person stands in his way, Kamala Harris, who currently serves as Vice President under the Joe Biden administration.

Donald Trump | Credits: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, Az, United States of America, Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Since stepping into the limelight, Trump has established himself as an incredibly outspoken person. But not everybody agrees with the things the 45th commander-in-chief has had to convey. At times, Trump has been involved in public feuds with big-named celebrities that have raised eyebrows. So, here are six Hollywood personalities that Donald Trump has butted heads with.

1. Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson in Kingsman: The Secret Service | Credits:...

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has built a big legacy in cinema, known for his powerful storytelling, iconic characters, and exploring those gritty, often male-dominated worlds. His films stretch over decades, pushing audiences to think with complex themes and raw portrayals of human nature.

Martin Scorsese | BFI/YouTube

But for as long as Scorsese has been a household name, he is criticized for one thing: the lack of substantial female representation. While this criticism comes up, Scorsese himself brushes it off as unnecessary and irrelevant.

Martin Scorsese’s Response to the Criticism About Female Representation Martin Scorsese | GQ/YouTube

At a press conference during the Rome Film Fest, Martin Scorsese was asked again about why his films focus so much on male leads while women often play supporting roles (via Deadline). Without missing a beat, Scorsese shot back, saying:

That’s not even a valid point. It’s a question I...

A mystery-shrouded documentary about Kanye West has surfaced, with Variety able to reveal details for the very first time alongside its title and a first-look image.

Entitled “In Whose Name?,” the project has been shooting for the last six years, features never-before-seen footage and, according to its description, “promises to offer a unique and cinematic perspective on Ye’s public transformation.” (West changed his name to Ye in 2021.)

Goodfellas and Utopia will join forces to launch international sales of “In Whose Name?” at the American Film Market, with an exclusive promo reel screening on Nov. 7.

The synopsis reads: “With a billion-dollar budget and a commitment to truth, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, invites 18-year-old Nicolas Ballesteros armed with an iPhone on a six-year journey revealing unfiltered aspects of celebrity life which confront the provocative opinions, grand visions and bold contrarianism that defined him as the world’s most controversial artist.

For decades now, Sylvester Stallone has carefully crafted an image of excellence and influence. From Rocky to Rambo, he has plenty of iconic projects that showcase the effect that he has had on the action genre, laying the foundations of what it is today. However, even though he was impactful, his significant roles took over his talent as an actor. That was until Tulsa King.

Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King | Credits: Paramount+

Before being a part of the Taylor Sheridan series, Stallone wasn’t necessarily known for his capabilities as an actor but for the iconic roles that he played. However, after playing the role of Dwight Manfredi, it was as though he broke the shell that Balboa and Rambo had made for him.

So much so that even the villain of the next season of the beloved series cannot help but praise the actor’s talents.

Neal McDonough Adores...

From 2020 to 2022, Bruce Willis cranked out a huge number of movies, most of them low-budget sci-fi/action films that all went straight-to-video, and usually playing brief, supporting roles. The many films were, by and large, panned by critics and mocked by baffled fans, all of whom wondered by Willis didn't appear to have much on-camera dialogue, or why he wasn't the lead character. In three years, he appeared in 22 movies. 

In March of 2022, it was announced that Willis had been diagnosed with aphasia, a brain condition that affected his ability to speak and comprehend language. Many of the above fans expressed their deepest apologies, and even the Razzies, in a rare show of good taste, retraced Willis' Worst Actor nominations. Willis retired from acting because of his condition. In February 2023, Willis, now 69, was also diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, and he remains in the care of his family. 

Willis, of course,...

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Paramount+ is ready with an entertainment-packed November this year. The upcoming month will see the premiere of some of the best Paramount+ original shows including Landman and The Agency. Just like every month, Paramount+ is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 best movies and TV shows coming to Paramount+ in November 2024.

Hacksaw Ridge (November 1)

Hacksaw Ridge is a biographical epic war drama film directed by Mel Gibson from a screenplay co-written by Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight. Based on the 2004 documentary The Conscientious Objector by Terry Benedict, the 2016 film follows the story of Desmond Doss, who joins the army after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour but refuses to handle weapons and engage in war instead he chooses to serve as a combat medic in the American army.

Some audiences might have first spotted Matt Damon during a notable dinner scene in Donald Petrie's hit 1988 drama "Mystic Pizza." Thereafter, Damon turned up as an extra in "Field of Dreams" and as one of the many handsome students in the 1992 boarding school thriller "School Ties," both of them with his longtime friend and collaborator Ben Affleck. Damon went on to score some considerable screen time in Edward Zwick's "Courage Under Fire" before delivering his first lead performance in 1997 in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Rainmaker." That same year, Damon and Affleck became acclaimed Academy darlings for writing and starring in Gus Van Sant's "Good Will Hunting." The pair won Oscars for their screenplay and have both been major Hollywood players since.

Damon, having gained the clout to be picky and the fame to be noticed, thereafter became attracted to projects by established directors. After having alreayd...

Regular moviegoers — and even some Academy members — often believe that directing an animated feature means standing over an artist’s shoulder and simply saying, “Draw this.” But the six directors selected for Variety’s third annual Pixels and Pencils series at this year’s Scad Savannah Film Festival — Josh Cooley (“Transformers One”), Adam Elliot (“Memoir of a Snail”), Kelsey Mann (“Inside Out 2”), Morgan Neville (“Piece by Piece”), Chris Sanders (“The Wild Robot”) and Gints Zilbalodis (“Flow”) — want the industry to see animation directing on par with live-action work.

These auteurs reflect on their experiences shaping their films and their challenges in bringing animated stories to life.

Read: You can see all Academy Award predictions in all 23 categories on one page on the Variety Awards Circuit.

‘Transformers One’

Josh Cooley (“Transformers One”)

Cooley’s passion for the “Transformers” franchise is evident in his origin story, which explores the relationship between Autobots Optimus and Megatron.

There’s a recurring trend in the gaming industry where developers and studios rush to announce a live action adaptation only for it to never materialize. Look no further than Netflix’s fumbling of its Horizon Zero Dawn adaptation, a fan-favorite franchise whose streaming debut was announced and subsequently halted after two years in limbo.

More often than not, it’s smarter for creators to keep mum until their projects are nearly done and ready for social media show-and-tell. This is how Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoko Studio shocked fans...

The Substance (2024) is a satirical body horror film written, directed, and co-produced by Coralie Fargeat. The story centers on Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a fading celebrity who is fired from her TV show for being deemed too old. Desperate to regain her youth and career, she turns to a mysterious black market drug known as The Substance, which has the ability to create a younger version of herself named Sue (Margaret Qualley).

The program comes with strict rules: Elisabeth and Sue must alternate every seven days, sharing the same consciousness. As they navigate this bizarre arrangement, unexpected and grotesque side effects begin to unravel their lives. The film blends dark humor and body horror, drawing comparisons to Cronenberg’s work, with stellar performances from the cast. Some view it as a grotesque fever dream that explores themes of identity, obsession with youth, and the price of vanity. Set in both urban and isolated locations,...

Paramount has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports coming to the Paramount+ streaming service in November. The Paramount Plus November 2024 schedule includes Taylor Sheridan’s Landman, which navigates the fortune-seeking world of Texas oil rigs.

Sports fans can also enjoy an incredible spread of games over the holiday week, including the Nwsl Championship and UEFA Champions League marquee matches, as well as NFL on CBS and Big Ten on CBS action.

Landman

In November, audiences will be treated to the premiere of the new original series Landman, from Taylor Sheridan, co-creator of Yellowstone and starring Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton, Golden Globe nominee Demi Moore, and Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm.

Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, the series tells the gripping story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires in the world of oil rigs fueling a boom so big that it’s reshaping our climate,...

As the major fall film festivals have concluded – and top regional festivals like ones held in Montclair, New Jersey, Middleburg, Virginia, and Savannah, Georgia, take turns at center stage – there is no better time to take stock in the awards race. This year’s Oscars field is one of the most wide-open in recent memory, with no clear frontrunner for Best Picture and several worthy films vying for the honor. That means what films and performances were honored during high-profile film festivals in Venice, New York, Toronto, and Telluride, Colorado – either with actual hardware or anecdotal praise and approval – is perhaps more important than ever.

Ahead is a breakdown of the fall festival award winners and honorees and what all this might mean for the race at hand.

Venice Film Festival

“The Room Next Door” (Golden Lion)

Brady Corbet for “The Brutalist” (Silver Lion for best directing)

Nicole Kidman for...

Exclusive: Debi Mazar (The Insider) will star opposite Jaeden Martell and Luna Blaise in Dirty Finger Nails, the indie drama marking the feature debut of 28-year-old writer-director Kevin Lombardo, which commenced production in New York City earlier this month.

No word on the role to be played by the veteran actress. The film sees lives of three young guys, a homeless man, two cops, a cleaning lady and two best friends become intertwined by means of a mysterious chair. Touching on themes of morality, temptation, and consequence, it challenges the audience to confront their own ethical and moral dilemmas in a world where we all crave certainty.

Others starring in the project, billed as a gritty parable set on New York City’s Lower East Side, include Keith William Richards, Luca Fersko, Dwyer Hall and Jabari Yusuf. Shoichi Murphey and Toby Bird are producing for Harapeko Productions, with Tina Baione...

Clint Eastwood is one of the most respected and admired figures in the film industry. On top of making some of the most critically acclaimed films from the 90s as a director, he also has several Oscar nods to prove his talents as an actor. For years, he has stood at the very peak of the film industry, having a say in some of the most impactful projects in Hollywood.

Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry | Credit: Warner Bros.

Considering the power and influence that he possesses, it is safe to assume that he is used to admiration and flattery. So much so, that very few have spoken ill of him in his decades-long career in the film industry. However, there was one actor who was not afraid to hold his tongue and express his true feelings towards Eastwood.

Ray Liotta’s Thoughts on Clint Eastwood

In 2017, Ray Liotta gave an...

Exclusive: Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira, Mathieu Amalric, Vincent Lacoste and Luana Bajrami have been unveiled as supporting cast members in Rebecca Zlotowski’s murder mystery movie Vie Privée starring Jodie Foster.

The production has also unveiled the plotline for the film which follows renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner, played by previously-announced Foster, who mounts her own private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.

The supporting cast news and plot reveal comes as filming – running from September 30 to November 22 between Paris and Normandy – enters its third week.

The feature is Zlotowski’s sixth film after 2023 Venice Golden Lion contender Other People’s Children, An Easy Girl, Planetarium, Grand Central and Dear Prudence.

Zlotowski co-wrote the screenplay with Anne Berest, whose credits include Audrey Diwan’s Venice Golden Lion winner Happening and Other People’s Children, as well as long-time collaborator Gaëlle Macé.

The film...

Samuel L. Jackson is the most successful movie star ever -- he has the box office receipts to prove it. However, his winning streak doesn't begin quite when Jackson first began acting in the 1970s, but it definitely steps up about 20 years later when he played philosophical hitman Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction."

Oh sure, Jackson already had some memorable performances to his name, from "Do The Right Thing" to "Jurassic Park." But "Pulp Fiction" is when Samuel L. Jackson became a household name. That's what makes Jackson's small part in "Goodfellas" a few years prior -- as a barely-there, swiftly-killed criminal -- so surreal nowadays. Thanks to "Pulp Fiction," Jackson simply doesn't play those parts anymore.

But the part of Jules, the one that got Jackson his first and only Oscar nomination, came close to not being his at all. Tarantino originally wrote Jules with Laurence Fishburne...

If there was an award for outworking a Clydesdale, Taylor Sheridan would gallop to the finish line first, leaving all in his dust. Few in the TV industry wear as many hats or lassos as many fans as this Texas cowboy, who has single-handedly reignited the TV western—no small potatoes!

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount

The past few years, he’s been busier, producing and writing a batch of shows like Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and more, not to mention the Yellowstone spin-offs like 1883 and 1923. With film credits such as Sicario and Hell or High Water, which lassoed him into Hollywood’s spotlight, it’s no surprise the man heaps praise on Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas.

Taylor Sheridan: How Goodfellas Shook Up His Screenwriting Approach

Isn’t it fascinating how Martin Scorsese has consistently hit the bullseye when it comes to capturing the gritty world of gangsters and grime?...

Martin Scorsese’s Hollywood domination began in the mid-20th century and never came to a stop. A key member of the New Hollywood movement, along with Coppola, Spielberg, and Kubrick, Martin Scorsese – with the help of childhood friend Robert De Niro and the colorfully vocal Joe Pesci – defined a whole new genre that thrived on mean streets, crime, and violence.

Director Martin Scorsese (left) as the ‘Silhouette Watching Passenger’ and Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver (1976) [Credit: Columbia Pictures]

While Scorsese’s filmography kept on snowballing with hit after hit, so did the reputation of Robert De Niro climb until he reached an almost stratospheric level where he is now revered as a god-like figure of the film industry. Known as one of the best, if not the best, character actors in Hollywood, De Niro still holds a childlike enthusiasm toward working with Scorsese, just as the...

Get the latest scoop on everything you need to know about today’s Jeopardy! episode airing on Thursday, 10 October 2024 including the Final Jeopardy, contestants and today’s winner!

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More than 25 cast members from this 1990 film drama would later appear on an HBO series with a similar theme

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More than 25 cast members from “Goodfellas” later appeared on the HBO series “The Sopranos,” which also revolves around organized crime, specifically focusing on an Italian-American mob family in New Jersey. Both the film and the series explore the personal and professional lives of their characters, delving into the complexities of their involvement in the mafia. The overlap in cast between “Goodfellas” and “The Sopranos” underscores the thematic and stylistic continuities between the two, with “The Sopranos” often seen...

Martin Scorsese is one of the most revered filmmakers of all time, with several critically acclaimed films under his belt. Scorsese has also won an Academy Award and delivered multiple blockbusters over the years. The legendary filmmaker was recently honored with the prestigious Stella della Mole award at the Museum of Cinema in Turin.

Martin Scorsese directed 2002’s Gangs of New York (Credit: Team Coco | YouTube).

At a press event in Turin, Scorsese spoke about his lengthy career and dispelled rumors of his retirement. However, the filmmaker also commented on the current political landscape in the US, with the 2024 Presidential Elections in full swing. In the process, Scorsese compared the candidates to one of his most brutal characters, and here is what he had to say.

Martin Scorsese Talked About the Current Political Landscape in the US

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese is the mind behind several critically acclaimed films such as Goodfellas,...

Martin Scorsese still feels like he has "more films to make".The 81-year-old director has played down any suggestion he could wind down his career behind the camera, and insisting he has no plans to retire.According to The Hollywood Reporter, he told reports at Turin Film Festival; "I’m not saying goodbye to cinema at all.“I still have more films to make, and I hope God gives me the strength to make them.”His comments follow reports that his planned films about Jesus and Frank Sinatra have been postponed.The legendary filmmaker had been planning to shoot the two films back-to-back this year but both flicks have now been put on hold.'The Life of Jesus' had been expected to go into production first and an insider has emphasised to Variety that the movie is still in development.No cast members have been announced but Scorsese is said...

Sylvester Stallone made his scripted TV debut with Taylor Sheridan’s comedy and crime drama Tulsa King. The show, premiering in 2022, the show recently returned with Season 2 and continues the story of Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi’s story. While Tulsa King might seem like it’s based on real events, that’s not entirely the case.

Tulsa King | Credit: Paramount+

Sheridan’s drama follows a New York mafia capo, released from prison after 25 years, who is sent to build a new criminal empire in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Though not directly based on a true story, it appears closely inspired on one of the bloodiest periods in Sicilian mafia history with Dwight’s exile to Tulsa and his pursuit of a new criminal empire closely sharing some similarities with the Inzerillo crime family.

Tulsa King: Crime Drama Rooted in Real Mafia History

While not directly based on true stories, Taylor Sheridan’s comedy-crime drama,...

Every conceivable trope and tonal variant of a Christmas movie appears to be accounted for in Tyler Taormina’s Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point. There’s a boisterous family gathering, where characters bask in nostalgia. Romances and rivalries abound. Grievances are aired. There’s physical comedy and a crisis that could alter the nature of Christmases to come. Oddball family members who could fit comfortably in a movie as broadly drawn as National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation mingle freely with those more subtly and melancholically rendered, who might fit in among the atmosphere of Sofia Coppola’s sad and lovely A Very Murray Christmas.

In Taormina’s Ham on Rye, a dance stood in for all coming-of-age rituals in a blend of past and present America. In Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point, holiday tropes born of life and movies alike are exaggerated, parodied, celebrated, and compressed to suggest...

Robert De Niro’s iconic role as Rupert Pupkin in The King of Comedy was already a masterclass in delusional ambition, but imagine the chaos if he had reprised it in Joker! De Niro himself hinted that if anyone had pitched the idea of him stepping back into the shoes of the failed comic turned criminal mastermind, he might have seriously considered it.

Robert De Niro and Joaquin Phoenix in a still from Joker | DC Films

After all, with Joker nodding to The King of Comedy, it would’ve been a full-circle moment for both De Niro and the fans. But, alas, we got a fresh De Niro character instead. Still, the thought of seeing Pupkin again in Gotham’s dark streets? Now, that’s a crossover that would’ve had everyone buzzing!

Robert De Niro’s Joker Role: A Subtle Nod to King of Comedy—But He Would’ve...

Matt Dillon, Riley Keough and Isaach de Bankolé are set to star in Claire Denis’ Le Cri Des Gardes, which is being produced by French production outfits Curiosa Films and Vixens, with Senegal’s Astou Production. Arte France Cinema is also backing the project.

Denis is following her Berlin-winning Both Sides Of The Blade and Cannes-winning Stars at Noon with this adaptation of Bernard-Marie Koltes’ play Black Battles With Dogs (Combat de Nègres et Chiens) written by Denis, Suzanne Lindon and Andrew Litvack.

The story spans one night near a vast construction site in sub-Saharan Africa where a master builder...

Exclusive: Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions has acquired Latin America, France, Scandinavia and a string of other international territories on Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl, starring Pamela Anderson.

Greece, Portugal, Turkey, Israel, Eastern Europe (ex Poland), all of Asia, and Africa are also included in the Spwa deal.

Set amid the the glittering world of Las Vegas entertainment, the Toronto Film Festival debut is told through the eyes of Shelley (Anderson), a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.

Pic co-stars Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis (Everything Everywhere All at Once) as Shelley’s best friend, Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Brenda Song (Love), Kiernan Shipka (Longlegs) and Billie Lourd (Booksmart).

The ensemble cast won the Special Jury Prize at the San Sebastian Film Festival last weekend. Roadside Attractions has North American rights and is planning an awards-season release.

Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl took home the Special Jury Prize at the 2024 San Sebastián Film Festival, held in Spain’s Basque Country from Sept. 20 through 28.

“For the high quality of its acting, packed with truth and nuances, which with great subtlety and restraint, brings us closer to the feelings of a group of people who must confront a disappearing profession, a world that is coming to an end,” the jury’s verdict read, per the fete’s press release.

About a veteran Las Vegas showgirl who must switch up her life’s routine following the unexpected closure of her three-decade-long show, the drama features a star-studded cast in Pamela Anderson, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, Billie Lourd, Dave Bautista and Jamie Lee Curtis. As Deadline exclusively reported yesterday, The Last Showgirl was just acquired by Roadside Attractions for its North American release.

The Golden Shell for Best Film was...

There are a bunch of celebrity couples that simply pop up out of nowhere at times, and Lana Del Rey pulled a similar surprise not too long ago. Known as one of the biggest heartthrobs of the global music industry, the Summertime Sadness singer hasn’t had a great time dealing with romantic relationships. But that narrative ends here.

Lana Del Rey | Credits: Justin Higuchi, licensed by Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Just over a month ago, Del Rey was spotted with a new man at the Reading Festival, one of Britain’s biggest music events. This was quite surprising for fans all over the world but it was bound to happen at some point don’t you think?

Sources claim that the singer and her partner, Jeremy Dufrene have a ten-year age difference. Dufrene is 49 years old while the American pop icon is 39. But this age gap is...

Martin Scorsese was a fan of a director who contributed to the French New Wave films. If you are guessing François Truffaut or Jean-Luc Godard, you’re so wrong. Scorsese admired the films of female director Agnès Varda, who was known for her film Cléo from 5 to 7. The Departed director struck up a friendship with Varda in the ’70s and shared that he might have sought her approval for ideas.

Martin Scorsese in Hugo | Credits: Gk Films/Infinitum Nihil

Further praising the director, Scorsese shared that Varda broke all the rules of filmmaking and made films of varying shapes and sizes. Unlike Truffaut or Godard, Varda wasn’t a film critic, nor was she knowledgeable about films. She was a photographer who stumbled upon the art of filmmaking.

Martin Scorsese Respected One Female Director Who Contributed To French New Wave Films Agnès Varda | Credits: Harald Krichel, licensed under Cc By-sa...

“Megalopolis” is now playing in theaters, and director Francis Ford Coppola is in the Oscar hunt yet again after already winning multiple Academy Awards throughout his esteemed career. Let’s look back at his many Oscar races.

After building his credits as a screenwriter and director in the 1960s, Coppola’s breakthroughs arrived in the early 1970s with “Patton” and “The Godfather.” He wrote the screenplay to the beloved epic drama “Patton,” directed Franklin J. Schaffner and starring George C. Scott, both of whom won Oscars for the film. Coppola also received his first Academy Award for his original screenplay, which he shared with co-writer Edmund H. North. His only threat in the category that year was “Five Easy Pieces,” which got into Best Picture, but with “Patton” dominating in a bunch of categories that year, winning the Screenplay prize was all but inevitable.

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On today’s episode of “Andy Cohen Live,” Lorraine Bracco remembered her “Goodfellas” co-star Ray Liotta, revealing he was “the greatest dancing partner” and “full of sex.” Listen to the full interview on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy (Ch. 102) and the SiriusXM app.

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Lorraine Bracco Says Ray Liotta “Was Full of Sex”

Andy Cohen: Did you remain pals throughout the rest of Ray Liotta’s life, who we sadly lost last year?

Lorraine Bracco: Yes.

Andy Cohen: You did. He was on my show once and absolutely was hysterically funny.

Lorraine Bracco: Didn’t you ask him who was the most underrated actor of our generation or something?

Andy Cohen: I asked him – we played “Plead the Fifth.” He never played “Plead the Fifth.” I say to him, “Who’s the most overrated actor?” He said, “Clint Eastwood.

Exclusive: Goodfellas is expanding its footprint into Spain in a new production venture with prolific local producer Enrique López Lavigne aimed at producing ambitious projects with Spanish talent with international appeal.

Bannered Goodapatxe – in a nod to Lavigne’s Apache Films company, which he runs alongside El Studio – the venture aims to get two to three productions off the ground a year.

Details of the first projects are under wraps, but the partners have revealed they are in development on a Spanish historic film noir, a western and science fiction picture and four additional genre feature films directed by young Spanish authors.

Lavigne has been a driving force in the Spanish independent cinema scene for more than 30 years.

He started out as a film buyer for Canal Plus, before moving into distribution at Sogecine. He branched into producing in the late 1990s, taking credits on a host of early films...

Considering how much of a grand backdrop casinos can provide in a movie, it’s fair to say that they haven’t featured in movies as often as some people might think. Even when we collated our top five films today, there’s not a huge range to choose from. Sure, movies might feature an odd scene or two in a casino, but the number of films that actually revolve around the inner workings of a casino or have multiple scenes set in and around them is minimal.

There are still some great films to choose from, though, and if the glitz and glamour of a casino is right up your street, then we’ve tried to handpick the films that we think will most appeal to you. We appreciate that casino gaming has changed since many of these classics first hit the big screen. Gone are the days of...

Directors in the entertainment field tend to call it quits before they get too old, but not the legendary Martin Scorsese. Despite being 81, he still stands as a pivotal figure in the movie industry, putting out projects almost every year.

Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, and Leonardo DiCaprio in The Audition | Credits: Melco Crown Entertainment

So, what’s Scorsese’s secret? What keeps him active in the industry today? The legendary director of The Wolf of Wall Street and Shutter Island kickstarted his career in 1959. Interestingly, Scorsese initially wanted to become a priest at that time. But life has its weird ways and look where he ended up! Arguably the greatest filmmaker ever.

Martin Scorsese does more than just mainstream projects

The fact that Martin Scorsese is still active in the film industry, despite being 81, still baffles a lot of movie enthusiasts in the world. The most impressive part is...

Martin Scorsese's 'The Life of Jesus' and Frank Sinatra biopic have been postponed.The legendary filmmaker had been planning to shoot the two films back-to-back this year but both flicks have now been put on hold.'The Life of Jesus' had been expected to go into production first and an insider has emphasised to Variety that the movie is still in development.No cast members have been announced but Scorsese is said to be financing the project independently – just as he did with his 2016 epic 'Silence'.The picture is based on Shusaku Endo's 1973 novel and the 'Goodfellas' helmer had been hoping to film in Israel, Italy and Egypt.Scorsese had revealed that the movie would only last 80 minutes and is centred on the principles of Jesus' core teachings.He said: "Right now, 'religion', you say that word and everyone is up in arms because it's failed in some ways.

There were cheers of “bravo” and an uncharacteristically long-standing ovation this evening in San Sebastian as the credits rolled on Johnny Depp’s second directorial effort Modi – Three Days On The Wing Of Madness.

The period flick debuted out of competition here in San Sebastian where Depp has been welcomed warmly by fans and festival delegates. This evening before the screening began, huge swathes of festivalgoers congregated outside the Kursaal auditorium to catch a glimpse of Depp as he entered the building for the premiere.

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Depp met similar crowds this morning at the Modi press conference where journalists rushed the stage to snap his picture.

Overall, Modi appeared to be generally well-received by the San Sebastian audience who sporadically cheered and clapped during the screening. There was particular...

What makes a Martin Scorsese film Martin Scorsese? For starters, it’s the legendary man himself. Working alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and other veteran actors, the world has learned to fall in love with these Scorsese films.

Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street | Credits: Red Granite Pictures

So, what makes a film Scorsese? DiCaprio seems to know the answer to that question and it might surprise you. Although having legendary and memorable stories, the plot is secondary to a director like Scorsese.

Leonardo DiCaprio Knows What Makes a Film Scorsese

With some iconic movies like Shutter Island, The Wolf of Wall Street, and, Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese needs no introduction to the people. Despite having different stories, characters, and, themes, there are some things common in a Scorsese film.

Martin Scorsese in Hugo | Credits: Gk Films/Infinitum Nihil

Veteran actor Leonardo DiCaprio shines in almost every Scorsese film,...

Johnny Depp received an enthusiastic welcome this afternoon as he returned to Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival, where he will debut his latest directorial effort, Modi – Three Days On The Wing Of Madness.

Depp arrived in Spain last night, where he was met with cheering fans outside the city’s Maria Cristina Hotel. This afternoon he appeared in front of a largely starstruck press corps with his Modi cast and collaborators, including Antonia Desplat and Riccardo Scamarcio.

Opening the session, Depp told the journalists in the room that he was first approached about the project by veteran actor Al Pacino.

“I got a very strange phone call from Al Pacino who said ‘Do remember this Modigliani project?’ and he said I should direct it,” Depp said. “For some reason, Al saw me driving this strange machine. And when Pacino speaks, you listen, so I ran with it. But...

Tom Cruise could’ve played gangster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s epic gangster film Goodfellas. Cruise was, at one point, considered for the role that eventually went to Ray Liotta. The Mission: Impossible actor worked with Scorsese in the film, The Color of Money, in 1986. Interestingly, the filmmakers tried to pair Cruise with Madonna in this film.

Ray Liotta in Goodfellas | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Liotta constantly campaigned for a role in Goodfellas after reading the source material, Nicholas Pileggi’s novel Wiseguy, when it was released. He managed to win over both Scorsese and producer Irwin Winkler, beating other famous actors in the process. Goodfellas, one of the greatest films in film history, was snubbed at the Oscars in a major way.

Tom Cruise and Madonna Could’ve Played Henry and Karen In Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas Tom Cruise in Top Gun | Credits: Paramount Pictures

In Martin Scorsese‘s Goodfellas,...

The modern workplace is the focus of Laura Carreira’s hypnotic debut On Falling, a sobering study of a woman’s attempt to stay afloat in contemporary Glasgow. Produced by Ken Loach’s Sixteen Films production company, it has plenty in common with the British social realist’s output and specifically his more recent films, notably his state-of-the-nation trilogy (2016-23) that comprised I, Daniel Blake, Sorry We Missed You and The Old Oak. Carreira, however, brings a subtle but assured lyricism to the subject that has already caught the attention of festival programmers worldwide: after debuting in the Discovery strand at the Toronto Film Festival, her film On Falling now competes in the official selection at San Sebastian and will soon enter the First Feature Competition at the London Film Festival.

Like Loach’s Sorry We Missed You, the subject is the gig economy, but this time from the point...

Looking at Kevin Costner’s filmography as a director, one thing is apparent: the guy loves his epics. His debut, 1990’s Dances with Wolves, clocked in at just over three hours, while his 1997 follow-up, The Postman, ran just under that. After practically making a short film with Open Range (139 minutes), he took a two-decade break before diving into his next: the multi-part Horizon, with its first two parts surpassing the six-hour mark. So what drives Kevin Costner to make such lengthy movies? It comes down to the classics.

At History Channel’s recent History Talks event (via Deadline), Kevin Costner said it was seeing movies of an epic scale that not only captured his curiosity for film but also subconsciously made him lean towards movies of such lengthy runtimes. In particular, he cited 1962’s How the West Was Won, which credits three directors – Henry Hathaway, John Ford and George Marshall...

The two-time Academy Awards winner and Hollywood A-lister, Robert De Niro has had quite an impactful journey. The actor gained fame with hit movies like The Godfather: Part II, Goodfellas, Meet the Parents, and many more.

However, unlike other celebrities De Niro was very vocal about one sensitive topic, politics. The legendary actor-producer has often spoken about his political views, particularly his disdain for one leader. The feud between the Casino lead and Donald Trump is long-standing. This election season the actor has been campaigning boldly for the opposition, referencing a past incident which was a blemish on the former president’s rep.

The bold pursuit for Political Freedom: No. 1 critic

Along with being one of the finest actors of his generation, Robert De Niro is also perhaps one of the biggest critics of the Republican candidate. The Goodfellas actor has been very public about his views on Donald Trump and his election campaign.

For most of his career, Robert De Niro avoided partaking in interviews, as he preferred keeping things to himself. However, things changed drastically once Donald Trump hit the office in 2016, and the Oscar winner has been pretty vocal about his aversion to the Home Alone star and his mishaps.

Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver | Credit: Columbia Pictures

Last year, the actor further delved into his issues with the former president and shared concerns about Trump potentially being re-elected, stressing that he shouldn’t be allowed anywhere close to the country’s leadership again.

Robert de Niro Speaks Against Donald Trump’s Second Shot at Office Donald Trump | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Cc-by-sa-2.0/Wikimedia Commons

Both Robert De Niro and Donald Trump have exchanged shots at each other over the years. The former has also been pretty critical of Trump’s current campaign and during a discussion with The Guardian, the...

Hollywood has always been filled with actors going the extra mile just for the sake of their roles and nothing more. Actors like Christian Bale and Joaquin Phoenix have been highly revered for taking this to the extremes.

Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro in The Score | Mandalay Pictures

However, before these two actors, Robert De Niro was the only one. Putting on weights, changing styles, and trying out different walks, De Niro would do this on a regular basis for every movie that he was cast in!

Robert De Niro Would Change With Every Movie

Not in a shape-shifter way but the actor would actually put on or lose a few pounds depending on the role. De Niro was known to change his persona for every different role that he was offered.

Robert De Niro in Raging Bull | Credits: Chartoff-Winkler Productions, Inc.

In the earlier days, the Taxi Driver...

Rodrigo Sorogoyen has secured Javier Bardem to star in his upcoming feature El Ser Querida, which will start shooting in January 2025.

Vicky Luengo, whose credits include Riot Police and The Room Next Door, will co-star in the film about the relationship between an acclaimed film director and his daughter, a struggling actress. They share a difficult past that neither wants to discuss. Until they shoot a film together after years of estrangement.

El Ser Querido is being produced by Spain’s Caballo Films and France’s Le Pacte, with backing from Movistar Plus+. A Contracorriente Films will release the film...

San Sebastian — Javier Bardem, at San Sebastián to pick up his 2023 Donostia Award for career achievement, announced he will star in “El Ser Querido,” the next film from Rodrigo Sorogoyen. The director’s “The Beasts” won a best foreign film Cesar Award in 2023, beating out four Cannes Festival winners.

Bardem will play opposite Vicky Luengo, star of Sorogoyen’s hugely popular TV series “Riot Police” in a story written by Sorogoyen and his longtime co-scribe Isabel Peña, which Bardem described at a Donostia Award press conference as a “father-daughter drama” who re-meet after many years.”

According to the film’s synopsis, “El Ser Querido” turns on an acclaimed film director and his daughter, an unsuccessful actress, who shoot a film together after years of estrangement and a difficult past that none of them want to talk about.

“El Ser Querido” is one from a first slate of six auteur event...