Paramount’s free streaming service Pluto TV has revealed its November highlights. The Pluto TV November 2024 lineup serves up a delicious selection of TV shows, movies, and new channels, including the return of their Season’s Greetings category and a cornucopia of fresh options.
For those inspired to trace their roots, check out PBS Genealogy to explore the fascinating and emotional histories of the famous and not-so-famous. And if the dinner conversation turns competitive (as it often does), settle it with the new Family Feud channel, hosted by Steve Harvey.
As a special holiday gift to you, Pluto TV is bringing back Pluto TV 007! Dive into 20 official James Bond films, including Daniel Craig in No Time to Die, now streaming for free. Whether you’re a longtime James Bond fan or just discovering the legend, enjoy the 007 experience on Pluto TV.
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service,...
For those inspired to trace their roots, check out PBS Genealogy to explore the fascinating and emotional histories of the famous and not-so-famous. And if the dinner conversation turns competitive (as it often does), settle it with the new Family Feud channel, hosted by Steve Harvey.
As a special holiday gift to you, Pluto TV is bringing back Pluto TV 007! Dive into 20 official James Bond films, including Daniel Craig in No Time to Die, now streaming for free. Whether you’re a longtime James Bond fan or just discovering the legend, enjoy the 007 experience on Pluto TV.
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service,...
- 10/31/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Why The Exorcist Was Banned in Several Countries—The Controversial Details Explained! (Photo Credit – Facebook)
Horror movies are no strangers to scandal, but The Exorcist? It practically invented it. William Friedkin’s 1973 shocker set new standards for controversy, sending waves through theaters worldwide. With the story of a young girl possessed by a demonic force, the film’s shocking content stirred enough outrage to get it banned in parts of the U.K. That move only fueled its forbidden appeal, helping it rocket to box-office superstardom.
Unlike any horror film, The Exorcist played up the drama, diving into themes that religious groups considered beyond offensive. The producers knew the storm they were wading into and leaned into it. Playing off its reputation, it excited the marketing by encouraging stories of people fainting and even suffering heart attacks in the theater. Audiences were both captivated and horrified, and the film quickly amassed a cult following,...
Horror movies are no strangers to scandal, but The Exorcist? It practically invented it. William Friedkin’s 1973 shocker set new standards for controversy, sending waves through theaters worldwide. With the story of a young girl possessed by a demonic force, the film’s shocking content stirred enough outrage to get it banned in parts of the U.K. That move only fueled its forbidden appeal, helping it rocket to box-office superstardom.
Unlike any horror film, The Exorcist played up the drama, diving into themes that religious groups considered beyond offensive. The producers knew the storm they were wading into and leaned into it. Playing off its reputation, it excited the marketing by encouraging stories of people fainting and even suffering heart attacks in the theater. Audiences were both captivated and horrified, and the film quickly amassed a cult following,...
- 10/31/2024
- by Heena Singh
- KoiMoi
Actor Billy Zane will debut his portrayal of legendary actor Marlon Brando later this month at the Torino Film Festival in Italy. Zane plays Brando in the film “Waltzing With Brando,” which will close out the 42nd edition of the prestigious festival. The film focuses on an unusual period in Brando’s life when he juggled roles in “The Godfather” and “Last Tango in Paris.” It also explores his plans to build a sustainable retreat on the remote island of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia.
Directed by Bill Fishman, “Waltzing With Brando” tells the true story of how Brando recruited architect Bernard Judge to help design and build the eco-friendly retreat in the early 1970s. According to festival artistic director Giulio Base, Zane brings an intense focus and understanding to his role as Brando. Base told an entertainment publication that viewers “won’t believe it” and that Zane appears “possessed” by Brando in the performance.
Directed by Bill Fishman, “Waltzing With Brando” tells the true story of how Brando recruited architect Bernard Judge to help design and build the eco-friendly retreat in the early 1970s. According to festival artistic director Giulio Base, Zane brings an intense focus and understanding to his role as Brando. Base told an entertainment publication that viewers “won’t believe it” and that Zane appears “possessed” by Brando in the performance.
- 10/30/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Billy Zane is set to make the trek to Italy’s Torino Film Festival which has secured the world premiere of hotly anticipated indie film “Waltzing With Brando” directed by Bill Fishman in which Zane plays Marlon Brando during the period when he was preparing to star in “The Godfather” and “Last Tango in Paris.”
“Waltzing With Brando,” which is is based on a memoir by the iconic actor’s architect, Bernard Judge, is the tale of how Brando plucked Judge, who was then an idealistic Los Angeles architect, from his stable existence and convinced him that he should build the world’s first ecologically perfect retreat on the tiny uninhabitable Tahitian island of Tetiaroa.
The bulk of the film was shot on Tetiaroa, where Brando and Judge tried to spearhead sustainable architecture and practices.
“Waltzing With Brando” has been set as the closing film of Torino which is also...
“Waltzing With Brando,” which is is based on a memoir by the iconic actor’s architect, Bernard Judge, is the tale of how Brando plucked Judge, who was then an idealistic Los Angeles architect, from his stable existence and convinced him that he should build the world’s first ecologically perfect retreat on the tiny uninhabitable Tahitian island of Tetiaroa.
The bulk of the film was shot on Tetiaroa, where Brando and Judge tried to spearhead sustainable architecture and practices.
“Waltzing With Brando” has been set as the closing film of Torino which is also...
- 10/30/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Han Solo is considered one of the most well known movie characters of all time. Like any part of Star Wars, multiple people were considered for the role. Thanks to a new memoir, someone other than Harrison Ford was considered for the role and turned it down thanks to his own personal success.
Via Entertainment Weekly, Al Pacino revealed in his new memoir Sonny Boy that the role of Han Solo in A New Hope was offered to him. His star was rising fast, coming off the smash hit 1972 epic film The Godfather. He recalls in the book having a conversation with his acting coach, Charlie Laughton, who was a prominent figure in Pacino's life. He wrote, "They offered me the role of Han Solo in Star Wars." After they both read the script, Pacino said, "So there I am, reading Star Wars. I gave it to Charlie. I said,...
Via Entertainment Weekly, Al Pacino revealed in his new memoir Sonny Boy that the role of Han Solo in A New Hope was offered to him. His star was rising fast, coming off the smash hit 1972 epic film The Godfather. He recalls in the book having a conversation with his acting coach, Charlie Laughton, who was a prominent figure in Pacino's life. He wrote, "They offered me the role of Han Solo in Star Wars." After they both read the script, Pacino said, "So there I am, reading Star Wars. I gave it to Charlie. I said,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Hope Mullinax
- https://dorksideoftheforce.com/
The American Film Institute has announced that veteran director Francis Ford Coppola will receive its 50th Life Achievement Award. The honor has previously gone to filmmakers John Ford, William Wyler, Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, and Mike Nichols, among many others. This comes after Coppola won our poll as the director most deserving of the AFI’s honor, so our readers are bound to be happy.
Kathleen Kennedy, Chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, said in a statement, “Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist — one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit. AFI is honored to present him with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award.”
SEEFrancis Ford Coppola movies: 16 greatest films ranked worst to best
Coppola has divided critics with his latest film — the ambitious, self-funded epic “Megalopolis” — but...
Kathleen Kennedy, Chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, said in a statement, “Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist — one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit. AFI is honored to present him with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award.”
SEEFrancis Ford Coppola movies: 16 greatest films ranked worst to best
Coppola has divided critics with his latest film — the ambitious, self-funded epic “Megalopolis” — but...
- 10/29/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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...
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...
- 10/29/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Megalopolis helmer Francis Ford Coppola is set to receive the American Film Institute’s 50th Life Achievement Award, AFI’s highest honor for a career in film, during a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025.
Coppola is the latest in a line of esteemed artists to receive the award. Nicole Kidman took this year’s, with Julie Andrews, Denzel Washington, George Clooney, Diane Keaton and John Williams also recently being honored.
Said Kathleen Kennedy, Chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, “Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist – one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit. AFI is honored to present him with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award.”
Most recently seeing Lionsgate release his film Megalopolis, a Roman epic set in modern times starring Adam Driver,...
Coppola is the latest in a line of esteemed artists to receive the award. Nicole Kidman took this year’s, with Julie Andrews, Denzel Washington, George Clooney, Diane Keaton and John Williams also recently being honored.
Said Kathleen Kennedy, Chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, “Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist – one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit. AFI is honored to present him with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award.”
Most recently seeing Lionsgate release his film Megalopolis, a Roman epic set in modern times starring Adam Driver,...
- 10/29/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Francis Ford Coppola has been named as AFI’s 50th Life Achievement Award honoree, the institute revealed on Tuesday.
The “Megalopolis” director will receive his award at a gala tribute held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025.
“Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist — one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit,” Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI board of trustees said in a statement. “AFI is honored to present him with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award.”
In addition to “Megalopolis,” Coppola is also known for being the filmmaker behind “The Godfather,” “The Godfather Part II,” “Apocalypse Now,” “The Outsiders,” “The Godfather Part III” and “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” to name just a few. He has won five Oscars, six Golden Globes, two Palmes d’Ors out...
The “Megalopolis” director will receive his award at a gala tribute held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025.
“Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist — one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit,” Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI board of trustees said in a statement. “AFI is honored to present him with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award.”
In addition to “Megalopolis,” Coppola is also known for being the filmmaker behind “The Godfather,” “The Godfather Part II,” “Apocalypse Now,” “The Outsiders,” “The Godfather Part III” and “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” to name just a few. He has won five Oscars, six Golden Globes, two Palmes d’Ors out...
- 10/29/2024
- by JD Knapp
- The Wrap
Francis Ford Coppola has a date with American Film Institute next year.
The filmmaker has been selected to receive the 50th installment of the organization’s highest honor, the AFI Life Achievement Award, at a ceremony scheduled to take place at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on April 26, 2025. He will be 86 at the time. The tribute will air on TNT with encore presentations on Turner Classic Movies. All proceeds from the gala will support AFI’s education and arts initiatives.
The AFI Life Achievement Award is presented to an honoree “whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art, whose accomplishment has been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public, and whose work has stood the test of time.”
“Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist, one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who...
The filmmaker has been selected to receive the 50th installment of the organization’s highest honor, the AFI Life Achievement Award, at a ceremony scheduled to take place at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on April 26, 2025. He will be 86 at the time. The tribute will air on TNT with encore presentations on Turner Classic Movies. All proceeds from the gala will support AFI’s education and arts initiatives.
The AFI Life Achievement Award is presented to an honoree “whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art, whose accomplishment has been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public, and whose work has stood the test of time.”
“Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist, one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who...
- 10/29/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After a year that saw Francis Ford Coppola unveil “Megalopolis,” a lifelong passion project on which he staked a large part of his personal fortune, the beloved filmmaker is set to receive one of the most prestigious honors in Hollywood.
The American Film Institute will honor Coppola with its AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala held at the Dolby Theatre on April 26, 2025. The New Hollywood legend will be the 50th recipient of the award, continuing a tradition that began with John Ford in 1973.
“Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist — one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit,” Kathleen Kennedy, who serves as chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, said in a statement. “AFI is honored to present him with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award.”
The AFI...
The American Film Institute will honor Coppola with its AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala held at the Dolby Theatre on April 26, 2025. The New Hollywood legend will be the 50th recipient of the award, continuing a tradition that began with John Ford in 1973.
“Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist — one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit,” Kathleen Kennedy, who serves as chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, said in a statement. “AFI is honored to present him with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award.”
The AFI...
- 10/29/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Francis Ford Coppola will receive the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala tribute in Hollywood on April 26, 2025.
Coppola’s latest film Megalopolis starring Adam Driver recently opened in North America through Lionsgate after premiering in Cannes.
The veteran filmmaker’s credits include The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, American Graffiti, The Conversation, The Outsiders, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and The Rainmaker. Coppola co-founded American Zoetrope with George Lucas.
“Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist – one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit,...
Coppola’s latest film Megalopolis starring Adam Driver recently opened in North America through Lionsgate after premiering in Cannes.
The veteran filmmaker’s credits include The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, American Graffiti, The Conversation, The Outsiders, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and The Rainmaker. Coppola co-founded American Zoetrope with George Lucas.
“Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist – one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit,...
- 10/29/2024
- ScreenDaily
Arnold Schwarzenegger Was Paid $21,428 For Each Word (Photo Credit – Facebook)
Picture this: Arnold Schwarzenegger, the muscle-bound action legend, once struggled in Hollywood. When he starred in The Terminator, he snagged just $75k for 17 lines! That’s a staggering $4,400 per word! While he flexed his chops in Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator launched him into superstardom.
As a cyborg assassin hunting Sarah Connor, Arnold set the stage for his epic blockbuster career. From humble beginnings to Hollywood royalty, he proved that even a few words can lead to a monumental legacy!
The T-800: A Few Words, a Mountain of Cash
Fast forward to Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Arnold struck gold. With a salary of $15M for speaking around 700 words, he earned $21,428 per word! Now, that’s what I call a payday! This sequel’s budget was around $100M, making Arnold’s paycheck about 1% of the total cost. Can you imagine?...
Picture this: Arnold Schwarzenegger, the muscle-bound action legend, once struggled in Hollywood. When he starred in The Terminator, he snagged just $75k for 17 lines! That’s a staggering $4,400 per word! While he flexed his chops in Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator launched him into superstardom.
As a cyborg assassin hunting Sarah Connor, Arnold set the stage for his epic blockbuster career. From humble beginnings to Hollywood royalty, he proved that even a few words can lead to a monumental legacy!
The T-800: A Few Words, a Mountain of Cash
Fast forward to Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Arnold struck gold. With a salary of $15M for speaking around 700 words, he earned $21,428 per word! Now, that’s what I call a payday! This sequel’s budget was around $100M, making Arnold’s paycheck about 1% of the total cost. Can you imagine?...
- 10/29/2024
- by Heena Singh
- KoiMoi
Al Pacino didn’t watch The Godfather until 50 years after its release (Photo Credit – Facebook/Netflix)
It’s been over 50 years since the legendary masterpiece, The Godfather, was first released. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the classic crime film starred Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, the son of a mafia boss who took over the family business. The role earned Pacino global recognition and established him as a household name in the industry.
The Godfather is considered the best movie ever, earning Pacino an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. While Pacino starred in all three installments of The Godfather, surprisingly, he waited 50 years to watch the masterpiece.
Al Pacino Did Not Watch The Godfather For 50 Years
In Al Pacino’s new memoir, Sonny Boy, the actor revealed how he avoided watching The Godfather for a long time. In the book, he shared that he went to the movie...
It’s been over 50 years since the legendary masterpiece, The Godfather, was first released. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the classic crime film starred Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, the son of a mafia boss who took over the family business. The role earned Pacino global recognition and established him as a household name in the industry.
The Godfather is considered the best movie ever, earning Pacino an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. While Pacino starred in all three installments of The Godfather, surprisingly, he waited 50 years to watch the masterpiece.
Al Pacino Did Not Watch The Godfather For 50 Years
In Al Pacino’s new memoir, Sonny Boy, the actor revealed how he avoided watching The Godfather for a long time. In the book, he shared that he went to the movie...
- 10/29/2024
- by Samridhi Goel
- KoiMoi
Getting a film made is far easier said than done. That's why most Hollywood movies are based on pre-existing material -- both to try and speed up the process of generating a story itself, and to have some assurance that there's an audience for the story. This mentality has led to truly original movies becoming something of a rarity. Truth is, Hollywood has always looked to existing IP (intellectual property).What's new about today's situation is that the IP they're generally tapping tends to be of a short-form or experiential variety: either remakes, reboots, and legacy sequels to older movies, or TV shows, comic books, and video games.
In the early decades of cinema, however, the main source for adaptations was literature. Where comics, games, TV and other movies are all visual mediums and come pre-loaded with their own imagery, books are a covenant between the author and reader's imagination,...
In the early decades of cinema, however, the main source for adaptations was literature. Where comics, games, TV and other movies are all visual mediums and come pre-loaded with their own imagery, books are a covenant between the author and reader's imagination,...
- 10/29/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
If superhero movies are a family, then "Venom" is definitely the eccentric cousin. Sony's trilogy of films star Tom Hardy as investigative journalist Eddie Brock, and also as the voice of Venom, the alien symbiote that Eddie has "up [his] ass" (to use his own phrasing). It's definitely an unconventional domestic partnership, but there's a unique charm to it.
All three "Venom" movies have received mixed reviews, but some critics have been positively enchanted by the trilogy's messy-but-entertaining energy. On the audience side, "Venom" and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" both received B+ CinemaScore grades, based on opening day audience polling (the same score as Marvel Cinematic Universe entry "Thor" and DC movies like "Suicide Squad" and "Justice League"). More recently, "Venom: The Last Dance" broke that trend by earning a B- CinemaScore.
That pattern is different in the Rotten Tomatoes scores for the three moves, which reflect the balance of positive vs.
All three "Venom" movies have received mixed reviews, but some critics have been positively enchanted by the trilogy's messy-but-entertaining energy. On the audience side, "Venom" and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" both received B+ CinemaScore grades, based on opening day audience polling (the same score as Marvel Cinematic Universe entry "Thor" and DC movies like "Suicide Squad" and "Justice League"). More recently, "Venom: The Last Dance" broke that trend by earning a B- CinemaScore.
That pattern is different in the Rotten Tomatoes scores for the three moves, which reflect the balance of positive vs.
- 10/28/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Specialty distributor 3388 Films has set a November 8 release for Vietnam’s latest box office hit, The Trophy Bride (Co Dau Hao Mon), across North America and Europe, including in the UK, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia. Check out a trailer below.
The dramatic thriller with comedic elements hails from director Vu Ngoc Dang, who co-directed 2021’s Bo Gia, which is Vietnam’s No. 4 box office hit of all time and the first Vietnam-produced film to cross $1M at the U.S. box office. 3388 Films, a champion of Southeast Asian movies worldwide, also handled that title.
When The Trophy Bride opened in its home market on October 18, it topped the Vietnam box office and has since grossed $2.5M as it continues to play. Producer is Will Vu of Muse Films.
The story centers on a downtrodden family, who, in a desperate bid for fortune,...
The dramatic thriller with comedic elements hails from director Vu Ngoc Dang, who co-directed 2021’s Bo Gia, which is Vietnam’s No. 4 box office hit of all time and the first Vietnam-produced film to cross $1M at the U.S. box office. 3388 Films, a champion of Southeast Asian movies worldwide, also handled that title.
When The Trophy Bride opened in its home market on October 18, it topped the Vietnam box office and has since grossed $2.5M as it continues to play. Producer is Will Vu of Muse Films.
The story centers on a downtrodden family, who, in a desperate bid for fortune,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
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,...
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,...
- 10/27/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
It’s a unique year for sequels and prequels at the Oscars. There are three films whose preceding installments won five or more trophies from the academy: “Dune: Part II,” “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” and “Gladiator II.” That opens the door for history to be made. If one or more of those films wins five times, it will be the first time in history that two films in the same franchise have won that many competitive prizes. For which film is that likeliest to happen? Scroll down to vote in our poll at the bottom of this post.
SEEExperts slugfest: ‘Gladiator II’ reactions, ‘Conclave’s’ Oscar hopes, and ‘The Substance’ in comedy
Even when you consider some of the most successful franchises of all time, none have accomplished the feat. “The Godfather” and “The Godfather: Part II” are the only film and sequel to both win Best Picture, but...
SEEExperts slugfest: ‘Gladiator II’ reactions, ‘Conclave’s’ Oscar hopes, and ‘The Substance’ in comedy
Even when you consider some of the most successful franchises of all time, none have accomplished the feat. “The Godfather” and “The Godfather: Part II” are the only film and sequel to both win Best Picture, but...
- 10/25/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Found Footage Mockumentary Hunting Matthew Nichols investigates the cold case of two teens that disappeared Halloween night 2001. With a small film crew following the sister of one of those teens, the film delves into a mystery surrounding the boys unexplained vanishing, and the possible satanic links that locals have tried desperately to cover up. It’s a classic Found Footage set up, but one that shot incredibly well and slowly builds to a rock solid finale.
Directed by Markian Tarasiuk (also playing himself) from a screenplay by Sean Harris Oliver in their feature debuts, Hunting Matthew Nichols pays homage to the classics of the subgenre while riffing with the True Crime documentary format. It’s impossible to ignore the influence of The Blair Witch Project (1999) on any new Found Footage movie (the same way that it’s impossible to overlook the influence of The Godfather (1972) on every mob movie) but...
Directed by Markian Tarasiuk (also playing himself) from a screenplay by Sean Harris Oliver in their feature debuts, Hunting Matthew Nichols pays homage to the classics of the subgenre while riffing with the True Crime documentary format. It’s impossible to ignore the influence of The Blair Witch Project (1999) on any new Found Footage movie (the same way that it’s impossible to overlook the influence of The Godfather (1972) on every mob movie) but...
- 10/24/2024
- by Jonathan Dehaan
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...
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...
- 10/24/2024
- by Isaiah Colbert
- Rollingstone.com
Renowned for his performances in films like The Godfather, Scarface, and The Devil’s Advocate, Al Pacino has been one of Hollywood’s most iconic and celebrated actors. And the actor is more than grateful for the opportunities he’s been given, including for his brief appearance in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Al Pacino | Credit: Embajada de Eeuu en la Argentina/Cca 2.0/Wikimedia Commons
The actor recently shared insight into his appearance in the role of a talent agent Marvin Schwarz, in his new memoir, Sonny Boy, stating that his scene with Leonardo DiCaprio was originally much longer but was shortened in the final version of the film.
Al Pacino Revealed His Cut Scene With Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In his recently released memoir, Sonny Boy, Al Pacino reflected on his brief appearance alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino’s Oscar-winning...
Al Pacino | Credit: Embajada de Eeuu en la Argentina/Cca 2.0/Wikimedia Commons
The actor recently shared insight into his appearance in the role of a talent agent Marvin Schwarz, in his new memoir, Sonny Boy, stating that his scene with Leonardo DiCaprio was originally much longer but was shortened in the final version of the film.
Al Pacino Revealed His Cut Scene With Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In his recently released memoir, Sonny Boy, Al Pacino reflected on his brief appearance alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino’s Oscar-winning...
- 10/23/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Audiences outside the film festival bubble and the awards season industrial complex will soon get a chance to see Brady Corbert’s “The Brutalist.” On Tuesday, A24 released the first teaser trailer for the epic Oscar contender starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce.
“Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes,” reads a synopsis provided by A24. “On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost…”
Brody stars as Toth and is widely predicted to receive his second Best Actor nomination for the film. He was previously nominated and won for “The Pianist” in 2002. Jones...
“Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes,” reads a synopsis provided by A24. “On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost…”
Brody stars as Toth and is widely predicted to receive his second Best Actor nomination for the film. He was previously nominated and won for “The Pianist” in 2002. Jones...
- 10/22/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Hollywood, like the rest of the world, wasn't feeling so hot about the United States in the 1970s. Faced with the relentless cruelty of the Vietnam War and the overt racism of President Richard M. Nixon's "law and order" dictates (plus his wanton abuse of power via the cover-up of the Watergate scandal), the most excitingly talented filmmakers of that era offered up "The Godfather," "Serpico," and "Nashville." Even a rollicking mainstream comedy like "The Bad News Bears" carried an anti-establishment charge.
All of this was juxtaposed against the realization that John Wayne was dying. The quintessential American movie star who, alongside his frequent collaborator John Ford, transformed the Western into manifest-destiny mythmaking, was grasping for relevance in hoary oaters and toothless cop flicks while losing his second battle with cancer. Moviegoers were alternately hostile to and unsettled by this; the man they either dearly wanted or steadfastly did...
All of this was juxtaposed against the realization that John Wayne was dying. The quintessential American movie star who, alongside his frequent collaborator John Ford, transformed the Western into manifest-destiny mythmaking, was grasping for relevance in hoary oaters and toothless cop flicks while losing his second battle with cancer. Moviegoers were alternately hostile to and unsettled by this; the man they either dearly wanted or steadfastly did...
- 10/22/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Al Pacino’s Serpico is one of the actor’s most recognized projects from the heydays of his career. Just when he thought it was going to be another ‘good cop versus corrupt system’ movie, it became more than that. He developed a bond with the real Frank Serpico.
Credits: Al Pacino in Serpico / Paramount Pictures
Interestingly, the director had conflicting feelings about the presence of the subject on the set of the biographical crime drama film. He asked Pacino not to hang out with Serpico a lot because the latter might interfere with his creative vision for the movie.
Serpico Director Didn’t Want Al Pacino To Get Too Close to His Film’s Subject
As a method actor, Al Pacino went out of his way to prepare for his role and spent time with Frank Serpico to sort of get a feel of his personality and mannerisms. He...
Credits: Al Pacino in Serpico / Paramount Pictures
Interestingly, the director had conflicting feelings about the presence of the subject on the set of the biographical crime drama film. He asked Pacino not to hang out with Serpico a lot because the latter might interfere with his creative vision for the movie.
Serpico Director Didn’t Want Al Pacino To Get Too Close to His Film’s Subject
As a method actor, Al Pacino went out of his way to prepare for his role and spent time with Frank Serpico to sort of get a feel of his personality and mannerisms. He...
- 10/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
"Jack and Jill" is Al Pacino's lowest-rated film, sitting at a measly 3% on Rotten Tomatoes. The Tomatometer consensus reads "impossible to recommend on any level whatsoever." Jennie Punter of Globe and Mail calls the movie "cruel and creepy, not funny." Mary F. Pols from Time magazine wrote, "More than 24 hours has passed since I watched the new Adam Sandler movie 'Jack and Jill' and I am still dead inside." The movie's only achievement is winning all 12 of its Razzie nominations, including Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Actor, Worst Actress (with Adam Sandler winning for both), and Worst Screenplay.
Adam Sandler plays both Jack, an advertising executive, and his twin sister Jill, who is the worst of Jewish stereotypes: an obnoxious, neurotic, and whiny nag. The "humor" is ugly and mean: the cross-dressing invites countless transphobic jokes about her masculine appearance, and there are fatphobic jokes about her...
Adam Sandler plays both Jack, an advertising executive, and his twin sister Jill, who is the worst of Jewish stereotypes: an obnoxious, neurotic, and whiny nag. The "humor" is ugly and mean: the cross-dressing invites countless transphobic jokes about her masculine appearance, and there are fatphobic jokes about her...
- 10/22/2024
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
Al Pacino is opening up about turning down a role in Star Wars following his success from The Godfather.
The Oscar winner’s stardom rose significantly following the film’s release in 1972 and he was offered one of the lead roles in Star Wars, which was released in 1977.
Keep reading to find out more…
In his new memoir “Sonny Boy,” Al explained why he decided to turn down the role of Han Solo, which eventually went to Harrison Ford.
“The Godfather followed me everywhere I went and overshadowed everything I did. I was shy about it, and the world wouldn’t let me be shy. I was absolutely confounded by all the commotion. After The Godfather, they would have let me play anything. They offered me the role of Han Solo in Star Wars,” he wrote.
Al talked to his acting teacher Charlie at the time to decide what to do about Star Wars.
The Oscar winner’s stardom rose significantly following the film’s release in 1972 and he was offered one of the lead roles in Star Wars, which was released in 1977.
Keep reading to find out more…
In his new memoir “Sonny Boy,” Al explained why he decided to turn down the role of Han Solo, which eventually went to Harrison Ford.
“The Godfather followed me everywhere I went and overshadowed everything I did. I was shy about it, and the world wouldn’t let me be shy. I was absolutely confounded by all the commotion. After The Godfather, they would have let me play anything. They offered me the role of Han Solo in Star Wars,” he wrote.
Al talked to his acting teacher Charlie at the time to decide what to do about Star Wars.
- 10/21/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The seedy underbelly of Gotham City sits bleakly in an obsidian corner of its universe. Tucked within those corners are shadowy secrets that hide from the light that the elite pretends the city to be. Like a volcano, these shadows yearn to burst out in a society of crime and tragedy, and they’re tethered by those who’d rather see them silenced.
2022’s The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves, featured an enthralling Gotham City littered with interesting characters. Jeffrey Wright’s gruff Jim Gordon, Andy Serkis’s lovable Alfred Pennyworth, Zoë Kravitz’s alluring Selina Kyle (a.k.a. Catwoman), Paul Dano’s unsettling Riddler, and of course, Robert Pattinson’s hopeful yet tortured portrayal of Bruce Wayne and Batman.
Among that cast, one remarkable standout saw actor Colin Farrell magically transform into The Penguin's unique visage. Beneath the makeup and prosthetics lay the Irish actor known for...
2022’s The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves, featured an enthralling Gotham City littered with interesting characters. Jeffrey Wright’s gruff Jim Gordon, Andy Serkis’s lovable Alfred Pennyworth, Zoë Kravitz’s alluring Selina Kyle (a.k.a. Catwoman), Paul Dano’s unsettling Riddler, and of course, Robert Pattinson’s hopeful yet tortured portrayal of Bruce Wayne and Batman.
Among that cast, one remarkable standout saw actor Colin Farrell magically transform into The Penguin's unique visage. Beneath the makeup and prosthetics lay the Irish actor known for...
- 10/20/2024
- by Corey Michaels
- Bam Smack Pow
In what could be described as one of the most unexpected box office failures of 2024, Francis Ford Coppola’s ambitious passion project, 'Megalopolis', a film touted as a revolutionary epic, has spectacularly underperformed. Despite a massive $120 million budget and a stacked cast, 'Megalopolis' managed to rake in just $4 million during its opening weekend. Meanwhile, 'The Wild Robot', a modestly budgeted animated feature, surged to the top of the box office with smart marketing and a story that resonated with audiences, proving that success isn’t always tied to extravagant production costs. This stark contrast between these two films highlights the importance of marketing and connecting with audiences. While 'Megalopolis' boasted scale and visionary storytelling, ''The Wild Robot'' harnessed clever advertising strategies, ultimately overshadowing its high-budget counterpart. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free...
- 10/20/2024
- by Jake Yancey
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Al Pacino may be an old dad, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t a cool one. In his latest interview, “The Scarface” star talked about co-parenting his baby son with ex Noor Alfallah and how he gets around not physically being with him.
Al Pacino Says He Talks To Young Son Via Texts: “Texts Me From Time to Time”
In a new interview with The BBC on his autobiography ‘Sonny Boy,’ the 84-year-old veteran actor revealed that he has found other ways to interact with his baby son now that they don’t live together.
“He does text me from time to time,” Pacino said, referring to his last born child, Roman.
“You know, I have this little person. Everything he does is interesting to me,” Pacino revealed. “So we talk. I play the harmonica with him and we have made this kind of contact. So it’s fun.
Al Pacino Says He Talks To Young Son Via Texts: “Texts Me From Time to Time”
In a new interview with The BBC on his autobiography ‘Sonny Boy,’ the 84-year-old veteran actor revealed that he has found other ways to interact with his baby son now that they don’t live together.
“He does text me from time to time,” Pacino said, referring to his last born child, Roman.
“You know, I have this little person. Everything he does is interesting to me,” Pacino revealed. “So we talk. I play the harmonica with him and we have made this kind of contact. So it’s fun.
- 10/20/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Paul Mescal was "s*******" himself on the first day of 'Gladiator II' filming.The 28-year-old actor leads the cast of the long-awaited sequel as Lucius and while he was feeling anxious about his first day shooting with Pedro Pascal, director Sir Ridley Scott soon put paid to his nerves with a brief pep talk.During a Q+A of the movie following a special screening in Los Angeles on Friday (18.10.24), People magazine reports Paul said: “The first day on set was me and Pedro, and we were consciously kept in the tents, kind of outside of the city walls."We were sitting in the tents and I was smoking a cigarette, and we were kind of marching around the place and Ridley comes in with a cigar.“I was absolutely s******* myself. And he looks at me and he goes, ‘You nervous?’ And I… didn't know what the appropriate answer was.
- 10/20/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Al Pacino’s filmography is packed with iconic performances, but there’s one movie in his career that left a sour taste. Released in 1980, the film saw Pacino playing an undercover cop infiltrating New York’s underground gay scene to catch a serial killer. The role came with a hefty paycheck, but according to Pacino, it also came with a side of regret.
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures
Critics and LGBTQ+ activists slammed Cruising for its portrayal of gay culture, sparking protests that haunted the film’s release. Pacino himself later admitted he was uncomfortable with how the movie depicted the LGBTQ+ community, calling it a misstep in his career.
Al Pacino Donated His Cruising Paycheck, Calling the Film a Humiliation to the LGBTQ+ Community Al Pacino in William Friedkin’s Cruising (1980) | Credits: Lorimar Film Entertainment
Al Pacino dropped a bombshell in his memoir Sonny Boy.
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures
Critics and LGBTQ+ activists slammed Cruising for its portrayal of gay culture, sparking protests that haunted the film’s release. Pacino himself later admitted he was uncomfortable with how the movie depicted the LGBTQ+ community, calling it a misstep in his career.
Al Pacino Donated His Cruising Paycheck, Calling the Film a Humiliation to the LGBTQ+ Community Al Pacino in William Friedkin’s Cruising (1980) | Credits: Lorimar Film Entertainment
Al Pacino dropped a bombshell in his memoir Sonny Boy.
- 10/19/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Are you not entertained by this year’s exciting and unpredictable Oscar race? Well, you should be because Ridley Scott’s epic and potentially huge blockbuster sequel, “Gladiator II,” has exploded onto the scene following its first screening in Los Angeles in front of an audience of AMPAS and SAG voters.
The long-awaited sequel to best picture winner “Gladiator” (2000) is igniting the spark for Scott, its three-time Oscar-nominated director, to be in the running to win his long-coveted Academy Award. Additionally, his stars Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington are now contenders in their respective acting races.
After picking up his first best actor Oscar nomination for “Aftersun” (2022), Mescal could find himself back in the category for his “Gladiator II” leading role. Meanwhile, Washington, who already has two acting Oscars, could be in contention for a third, potentially joining a small list of three-time acting winners, including Frances McDormand, Jack Nicholson,...
The long-awaited sequel to best picture winner “Gladiator” (2000) is igniting the spark for Scott, its three-time Oscar-nominated director, to be in the running to win his long-coveted Academy Award. Additionally, his stars Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington are now contenders in their respective acting races.
After picking up his first best actor Oscar nomination for “Aftersun” (2022), Mescal could find himself back in the category for his “Gladiator II” leading role. Meanwhile, Washington, who already has two acting Oscars, could be in contention for a third, potentially joining a small list of three-time acting winners, including Frances McDormand, Jack Nicholson,...
- 10/19/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
- 10/17/2024
- by Jacob Oller
- avclub.com
Despite his acclaim as a Hollywood star, Al Pacino has revealed that his spending habits have continually placed him in severe financial trouble.
In his new memoir Sonny Boy, Pacino revealed, “When I finished making The Godfather, I was broke, not that I ever had any money, but now I owed money…my manager and agents got their cuts of my salary while I had to live on support from [ex-girlfriend] Jill Clayburgh.”
Pacino made $35,000 for his role as Michael Corleone in the first installment of The Godfather and he reprised the 1972 role in 1974 due to his money struggles.
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“I had about ninety grand in the bank, and that was it,” he wrote. “I could say I got taken advantage of. I could blame my accountants. I could blame [my manager] Mary Bregman, who had put...
In his new memoir Sonny Boy, Pacino revealed, “When I finished making The Godfather, I was broke, not that I ever had any money, but now I owed money…my manager and agents got their cuts of my salary while I had to live on support from [ex-girlfriend] Jill Clayburgh.”
Pacino made $35,000 for his role as Michael Corleone in the first installment of The Godfather and he reprised the 1972 role in 1974 due to his money struggles.
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“I had about ninety grand in the bank, and that was it,” he wrote. “I could say I got taken advantage of. I could blame my accountants. I could blame [my manager] Mary Bregman, who had put...
- 10/16/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
“They were giggling”: Al Pacino’s Awful Treatment on ‘The Godfather’ Set Will Boil Every Fan’s Blood
Al Pacino is one of the veterans in the movie industry who is now considered a legend. With a career spanning over five decades, he is undoubtedly a national treasure. It’s hard to imagine that his acting skill was once doubted by people, especially by a movie crew that he previously worked with.
Credits: Al Pacino in The Godfather / Paramount Pictures
One of his most unforgettable projects is Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, and fans will be surprised to know that he was almost fired from the production because they weren’t satisfied with his performance. What’s more annoying was that some of the crew members laughed at him, as revealed by the actor in an interview.
Al Pacino Recalls Horrible Experience on the Set of The Godfather
In an excerpt from his memoir Sonny Boy published by The Guardian, renowned actor Al Pacino recounts his experience...
Credits: Al Pacino in The Godfather / Paramount Pictures
One of his most unforgettable projects is Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, and fans will be surprised to know that he was almost fired from the production because they weren’t satisfied with his performance. What’s more annoying was that some of the crew members laughed at him, as revealed by the actor in an interview.
Al Pacino Recalls Horrible Experience on the Set of The Godfather
In an excerpt from his memoir Sonny Boy published by The Guardian, renowned actor Al Pacino recounts his experience...
- 10/16/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Al Pacino had quite the journey while filming The Godfather, and it wasn’t all smooth sailing. He opened up about a surprising injury he sustained on set that made him truly grateful. During an intense scene, things went a little sideways, leaving him with a reminder of just how intense the filming experience could get.
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone from The Godfather | Credits: Paramount Pictures
Instead of letting the mishap get him down, Pacino felt a wave of appreciation wash over him. That moment pushed him to embrace the craft and the incredible team around him. He knew he was part of something legendary, and this injury only deepened his connection to the role. Talk about a twist of fate that left him thankful for the experience!
A Twist of Fate: How an Injury Shaped Al Pacino’s Iconic Role in The Godfather Al Pacino as Michael Corleone...
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone from The Godfather | Credits: Paramount Pictures
Instead of letting the mishap get him down, Pacino felt a wave of appreciation wash over him. That moment pushed him to embrace the craft and the incredible team around him. He knew he was part of something legendary, and this injury only deepened his connection to the role. Talk about a twist of fate that left him thankful for the experience!
A Twist of Fate: How an Injury Shaped Al Pacino’s Iconic Role in The Godfather Al Pacino as Michael Corleone...
- 10/16/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
If you’re looking for ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ souvenirs, don’t expect to find any in Al Pacino‘s house, despite starring in lead roles in both movies. Keep on reading to find out why.
Al Pacino Reveals Reason He Never Takes Home Souvenirs From His Movies
Imagine starring in some of the biggest movies on the planet and not taking away a single thing from it. Yup, that’s Al Pacino for you.
According to the actor, who’s spent several decades of his life starring in hit movies, he doesn’t bother to take home anything from his movies; not the ‘Godfather’ cane or the ‘Scarface’ suit.
“I’ll probably lose them,” Pacino said, explaining his reason for doing so as down to his constant moves between properties. “For a long while, I used to bop from one place to another. I always was a bit of a gypsy.
Al Pacino Reveals Reason He Never Takes Home Souvenirs From His Movies
Imagine starring in some of the biggest movies on the planet and not taking away a single thing from it. Yup, that’s Al Pacino for you.
According to the actor, who’s spent several decades of his life starring in hit movies, he doesn’t bother to take home anything from his movies; not the ‘Godfather’ cane or the ‘Scarface’ suit.
“I’ll probably lose them,” Pacino said, explaining his reason for doing so as down to his constant moves between properties. “For a long while, I used to bop from one place to another. I always was a bit of a gypsy.
- 10/16/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Turns out self-doubt spares no one, not even the talented Diane Keaton! It’s hard to believe she couldn’t fathom landing a role in The Godfather after years of hard work. Throughout that time, she often found herself questioning why she was chosen, convinced she didn’t belong there at all.
Al Pacino and Diane Keaton in The Godfather Credits: Paramount Pictures
But just look at her now! That iconic film didn’t just launch her career into the stratosphere, it also transformed her personal life in unexpected ways. After all, it marked the beginning of her unforgettable saga with Al Pacino!
Diane Keaton Didn’t Understand Why Francis Ford Coppola Cast Her in The Godfather!
The Godfather changed a lot of lives, not just for those who watched the film but also for the people involved in making it. Diane Keaton, though a legend now, didn’t have...
Al Pacino and Diane Keaton in The Godfather Credits: Paramount Pictures
But just look at her now! That iconic film didn’t just launch her career into the stratosphere, it also transformed her personal life in unexpected ways. After all, it marked the beginning of her unforgettable saga with Al Pacino!
Diane Keaton Didn’t Understand Why Francis Ford Coppola Cast Her in The Godfather!
The Godfather changed a lot of lives, not just for those who watched the film but also for the people involved in making it. Diane Keaton, though a legend now, didn’t have...
- 10/16/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Francis Ford Coppola says he hopes to live long enough to make his ‘live cinema’ project Distant Vision.
During an in-conversation event in Rome on the eve of the Rome Film Festival, Coppola also decried the film business for its lack of risk taking, and said aspiring filmmakers should hone their skills in theatre rather than make short films.
Coppola said he wanted to film Distant Vision entirely live. It will reportedly tell the story of a family over three generations whose history coincides with the development of television. He started working on the project a decade ago, first workshopping...
During an in-conversation event in Rome on the eve of the Rome Film Festival, Coppola also decried the film business for its lack of risk taking, and said aspiring filmmakers should hone their skills in theatre rather than make short films.
Coppola said he wanted to film Distant Vision entirely live. It will reportedly tell the story of a family over three generations whose history coincides with the development of television. He started working on the project a decade ago, first workshopping...
- 10/16/2024
- ScreenDaily
Hayao Miyazaki might as well be called a legend in the animation field, and rightly so – after all, he has given fans even Oscar-winning pieces like The Boy and the Heron through his Studio Ghibli. His works have been so iconic that the visionary might as well have inspired many artists worldwide. And yet, when it comes to his own self, very few things manage to inspire Miyazaki.
Hayao Miyazaki. | Credits: 大臣官房人事課/Cca-4.0/Wikimedia Commons.
As much of an incredibly creative artist as he is, the Japanese animator is also a staunch critic of many things. To say the least, a lot of the pieces Hollywood fans would consider masterpieces have faced the wrath of the manga artist. This included Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola’s best film after The Godfather, which Miyazaki unhesitantly revealed he felt was pointless.
Hayao Miyazaki Has Harsh Criticism for Apocalypse Now
Released in 1979, Apocalypse Now...
Hayao Miyazaki. | Credits: 大臣官房人事課/Cca-4.0/Wikimedia Commons.
As much of an incredibly creative artist as he is, the Japanese animator is also a staunch critic of many things. To say the least, a lot of the pieces Hollywood fans would consider masterpieces have faced the wrath of the manga artist. This included Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola’s best film after The Godfather, which Miyazaki unhesitantly revealed he felt was pointless.
Hayao Miyazaki Has Harsh Criticism for Apocalypse Now
Released in 1979, Apocalypse Now...
- 10/15/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Back in 2020, streaming service Peacock announced that it had begun development on a television series based on The Green Bone Saga, the crime family fantasy book series by Fonda Lee. Alas, it was not to be; in 2022, Lee announced that Peacock had halted development on the series. I'm still mad about it, because The Green Bone Saga is an amazing book series that is perfect for television, and it baffles me that some studio or other hasn't snatched it up yet.
If you're not familiar with The Green Bone Saga, congratulations, you probably just discovered some of your new favorite books. Primarily set on the island of Kekon, The Green Bone Saga introduced readers to a world where rival crime family clans vied for power and control of magical jade, which is used to imbue warriors with powerful abilities like super strength and agility. Think one part magical realism, one...
If you're not familiar with The Green Bone Saga, congratulations, you probably just discovered some of your new favorite books. Primarily set on the island of Kekon, The Green Bone Saga introduced readers to a world where rival crime family clans vied for power and control of magical jade, which is used to imbue warriors with powerful abilities like super strength and agility. Think one part magical realism, one...
- 10/15/2024
- by Daniel Roman
- Winter Is Coming
The Joker movie that came out back in 2019 was a perfect blend of the emotional yet psychotic life of Arthur Fleck. The storyline pretty much displayed Fleck’s unfortunate upbringing and the struggles he faced as an adult, leading him to become the attention-seeking criminal mastermind who wanted to seek revenge on the entire world. And to no surprise, Todd Phillips managed to pull in over a billion dollars at the box office.
Joaquin Phoenix in Joker | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Having had so much success in its first installment, Phillips’ sequel was a major letdown to fans all over the world and it doesn’t seem like Joker: Folie à Deux will generate as much revenue as the first movie. But it’s safe to say that the movie gods are on the Joker’s side considering that there’s actually a film that’s done worse than Phillips’ release.
Joaquin Phoenix in Joker | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Having had so much success in its first installment, Phillips’ sequel was a major letdown to fans all over the world and it doesn’t seem like Joker: Folie à Deux will generate as much revenue as the first movie. But it’s safe to say that the movie gods are on the Joker’s side considering that there’s actually a film that’s done worse than Phillips’ release.
- 10/15/2024
- by Rakibul John Rodgers
- FandomWire
Legendary actor Al Pacino has opened up about his decorated career in the entertainment industry. In a recent interview while promoting his new memoir titled “Sonny Boy,” Pacino shared insights on his Oscar nominations, unforgettable roles, and challenges he faced early in his career.
Despite critical acclaim for his memorable performance in the 1983 crime film “Scarface,” Pacino expressed disappointment that he did not receive an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Tony Montana. “I would have liked to have even got nominated for that one,” Pacino said. The actor went on to win his first and only Oscar for his role in 1992’s “Scent of a Woman,” nearly a decade after “Scarface.”
In another surprising revelation, Pacino said he almost lost his career-defining role as Michael Corleone in “The Godfather.” When the film studio questioned if he was right for the part, his future co-star Robert De Niro was considered as a possible replacement.
Despite critical acclaim for his memorable performance in the 1983 crime film “Scarface,” Pacino expressed disappointment that he did not receive an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Tony Montana. “I would have liked to have even got nominated for that one,” Pacino said. The actor went on to win his first and only Oscar for his role in 1992’s “Scent of a Woman,” nearly a decade after “Scarface.”
In another surprising revelation, Pacino said he almost lost his career-defining role as Michael Corleone in “The Godfather.” When the film studio questioned if he was right for the part, his future co-star Robert De Niro was considered as a possible replacement.
- 10/15/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Al Pacino has revealed the movie he seriously hoped would win him an Oscar.
The star is promoting his book Sonny Boy this week in the UK and while he has had quite the decorated career, he has said there was one performance he felt was somewhat overlooked – Scarface.
Pacino played Tony Montana in Brian De Palma’s movie, immortalizing the phrase “Say hello to my little friend.” Yet Scarface was completely snubbed by the Academy.
This morning on the BBC Today program, Pacino named the movie as the one he wished he’d got an Oscar for. “I would have liked to have even got nominated for that one,” he said of Scarface.
As it turned out, he was to win his Oscar a decade later for Scent of a Woman, while he has been nominated a further seven times including for the first two Godfathers.
Pacino made headlines...
The star is promoting his book Sonny Boy this week in the UK and while he has had quite the decorated career, he has said there was one performance he felt was somewhat overlooked – Scarface.
Pacino played Tony Montana in Brian De Palma’s movie, immortalizing the phrase “Say hello to my little friend.” Yet Scarface was completely snubbed by the Academy.
This morning on the BBC Today program, Pacino named the movie as the one he wished he’d got an Oscar for. “I would have liked to have even got nominated for that one,” he said of Scarface.
As it turned out, he was to win his Oscar a decade later for Scent of a Woman, while he has been nominated a further seven times including for the first two Godfathers.
Pacino made headlines...
- 10/15/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Justin Chambers’ Tyler would like to have a (pretty harsh!) word with Taylor Schilling’s April in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from this week’s episode of Fox’s Accused crime anthology.
In “April’s Story” (airing Tuesday at 9/8c), former Orange Is the New Black inmate Schilling stars as the titular nurse, who is put on trial following an incident of intense road rage.
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- 10/14/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Al Pacino suffered an ankle injury on the set of Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather,” and he admits in his new memoir to feeling relieved that it might have gotten him fired. At the time, the studio was still questioning whether Pacino was the right fit for mobster Michael Corleone, and the actor felt immense pressure to get it right.
In a new excerpt from the book — titled “Sonny Boy” — via The Guardian, Pacino writes that a rumor started to spread around set that he was going to be “let go.” “There was a discomfort among people, even the crew, when I was working. I was very conscious of that,” Pacino writes. “The word was that I was going to be fired, and, likely, so was the director. Not that Francis wasn’t cutting it – I wasn’t. But he was the one responsible for me being in the film.
In a new excerpt from the book — titled “Sonny Boy” — via The Guardian, Pacino writes that a rumor started to spread around set that he was going to be “let go.” “There was a discomfort among people, even the crew, when I was working. I was very conscious of that,” Pacino writes. “The word was that I was going to be fired, and, likely, so was the director. Not that Francis wasn’t cutting it – I wasn’t. But he was the one responsible for me being in the film.
- 10/14/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Hollywood legend Al Pacino has shared the difficulties he faced securing and keeping the role of Michael Corleone in the classic 1972 film “The Godfather.” In his recently released memoir “Sonny Boy,” Pacino describes the hurdles he overcame and unconventional methods used to portray the iconic character.
Despite how synonymous Pacino became with launching his career as Michael Corleone, his casting was uncertain. The studio originally preferred established stars like Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Warren Beatty, or Ryan O’Neal. Pacino admits reluctance to screen test and a fear of flying almost cost him the chance. It took convincing from his manager and Dutch courage from whiskey to get Pacino to audition in California. “I did not want to go to California,” Pacino said.
Not long into filming, doubts emerged again from the studio about Pacino fitting the part. According to Pacino, it was director Francis Ford Coppola’s decision to film...
Despite how synonymous Pacino became with launching his career as Michael Corleone, his casting was uncertain. The studio originally preferred established stars like Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Warren Beatty, or Ryan O’Neal. Pacino admits reluctance to screen test and a fear of flying almost cost him the chance. It took convincing from his manager and Dutch courage from whiskey to get Pacino to audition in California. “I did not want to go to California,” Pacino said.
Not long into filming, doubts emerged again from the studio about Pacino fitting the part. According to Pacino, it was director Francis Ford Coppola’s decision to film...
- 10/12/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Although Al Pacino will always be synonymous with his breakthrough performance in The Godfather (1972), Francis Ford Coppola‘s acclaimed mafia drama nearly replaced him.
In his new memoir Sonny Boy, which is now available, the Academy Award winner recalled Paramount “questioning whether I was the right actor” to play Michael Corleone in the feature adaptation of Mario Puzo’s book and how he was ultimately able to prove himself.
“Paramount didn’t want me to play Michael Corleone,” he wrote in an excerpt shared by The Guardian. “They wanted Jack Nicholson. They wanted Robert Redford. They wanted Warren Beatty or Ryan O’Neal. In the book, Puzo had Michael calling himself ‘the sissy of the Corleone family.’ He was supposed to be small, dark-haired, handsome in a delicate way, no visible threat to anybody. That didn’t sound like the guys that the studio wanted. But that didn’t mean it had to be me.
In his new memoir Sonny Boy, which is now available, the Academy Award winner recalled Paramount “questioning whether I was the right actor” to play Michael Corleone in the feature adaptation of Mario Puzo’s book and how he was ultimately able to prove himself.
“Paramount didn’t want me to play Michael Corleone,” he wrote in an excerpt shared by The Guardian. “They wanted Jack Nicholson. They wanted Robert Redford. They wanted Warren Beatty or Ryan O’Neal. In the book, Puzo had Michael calling himself ‘the sissy of the Corleone family.’ He was supposed to be small, dark-haired, handsome in a delicate way, no visible threat to anybody. That didn’t sound like the guys that the studio wanted. But that didn’t mean it had to be me.
- 10/12/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
When he bagged the lead role, he couldn’t believe his luck. But after just a week of filming he was on the brink of being fired. In an exclusive extract from his new book, the actor recalls the making of the film that changed his life
One day in the middle of the afternoon, I got a phone call. On the other end of the line, I heard the name and the voice of the director who would change my life: Francis Ford Coppola. First, he told me he was going to be directing The Godfather. I thought he might be fantasising. What was he talking about? How did they give him The Godfather?
I had read Mario Puzo’s novel, which had become a big hit; it was a huge deal for anyone to be involved with it. But when you’re a young actor you don’t...
One day in the middle of the afternoon, I got a phone call. On the other end of the line, I heard the name and the voice of the director who would change my life: Francis Ford Coppola. First, he told me he was going to be directing The Godfather. I thought he might be fantasising. What was he talking about? How did they give him The Godfather?
I had read Mario Puzo’s novel, which had become a big hit; it was a huge deal for anyone to be involved with it. But when you’re a young actor you don’t...
- 10/12/2024
- by Al Pacino
- The Guardian - Film News
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