Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 arrives in cinemas this weekend – but Warner Bros has hardly come out swinging in support of the film. Why?
When the first batch of reviews for Clint Eastwood’s newest movie landed over the weekend, I must confess I feared the worst a little. The film in question, Juror #2, has been the subject of much interest over the past few weeks, with the movie itself almost at the side of the conversation.
Instead, the focus has been how Warner Bros has been dealing with the latest – possibly final – film from its longest-serving director. The list of hits that Eastwood has delivered for the studio kicked off with the Dirty Harry films. Then, as a director, he’s economically made successes such as Unforgiven, Space Cowboys, Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, American Sniper, Sully, The Mule… it’s quite a list.
Still, Juror #2 is the...
When the first batch of reviews for Clint Eastwood’s newest movie landed over the weekend, I must confess I feared the worst a little. The film in question, Juror #2, has been the subject of much interest over the past few weeks, with the movie itself almost at the side of the conversation.
Instead, the focus has been how Warner Bros has been dealing with the latest – possibly final – film from its longest-serving director. The list of hits that Eastwood has delivered for the studio kicked off with the Dirty Harry films. Then, as a director, he’s economically made successes such as Unforgiven, Space Cowboys, Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, American Sniper, Sully, The Mule… it’s quite a list.
Still, Juror #2 is the...
- 10/31/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
There are two ways of looking at Clint Eastwood's 1980s. One is to view them as an enshrinement. Eastwood turned 50 at the outset of the decade, and the movies were either mainstream-skewing victory laps or thoughtful departures; the star wasn't above coasting, but he made sure to carve out some time for personal projects about subjects that fascinated him (e.g. the country music drama "Honkytonk Man" and the Charlie Parker biopic "Bird"). Basically, Eastwood could do whatever he wanted at his home studio at Warner Bros., and sometimes he wanted to make "Pink Cadillac."
You can also view Eastwood's '80s as a waste of his time and talent. Of the 11 films he made over that 10-year span, only one was great ("Tightrope"), a few were above-average, and the rest were either misfires or outright garbage. Some argue that he needed the behind-the-camera reps to make his '90s and '00s triumphs,...
You can also view Eastwood's '80s as a waste of his time and talent. Of the 11 films he made over that 10-year span, only one was great ("Tightrope"), a few were above-average, and the rest were either misfires or outright garbage. Some argue that he needed the behind-the-camera reps to make his '90s and '00s triumphs,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Scott Eastwood, the son of legendary actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood, has carved his own path in Hollywood. But he always stated that his father’s influence went beyond the glitz and glamor of the entertainment industry.
Although the 38-year-old went on to follow in his father’s footsteps, he revealed that his father never pushed him to do it. In fact, the 94-year-old could not have cared less about what his son did as long as he was happy and doing a good job.
Scott Eastwood | Credits: Mingle Media TV via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0
While the younger Eastwood was allowed to choose whatever profession he wanted, he revealed that his father only had one main piece of advice for him to follow, no matter what.
Clint Eastwood’s advice to his son
The Eastwood family might be filled with some of Hollywood’s elite actors and actresses.
Although the 38-year-old went on to follow in his father’s footsteps, he revealed that his father never pushed him to do it. In fact, the 94-year-old could not have cared less about what his son did as long as he was happy and doing a good job.
Scott Eastwood | Credits: Mingle Media TV via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0
While the younger Eastwood was allowed to choose whatever profession he wanted, he revealed that his father only had one main piece of advice for him to follow, no matter what.
Clint Eastwood’s advice to his son
The Eastwood family might be filled with some of Hollywood’s elite actors and actresses.
- 10/27/2024
- by Prathika Prashant
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood joined forces with Nicholas Hoult in a legal thriller, Juror No. 2 (stylized Juror #2), which is coming to the screen soon. However, Warner Bros.’s treatment of the film may not sit well with fans of the veteran actor and director. Eastwood’s potential Oscar contender is being given a limited release in theaters after its debut at the AFI Fest.
Nicholas Hoult in a still from Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 | Credits: Warner Bros.
With only a week left for its release, Warner Bros. has reportedly blocked less than 50 theaters for the film. It appears to be a very unconventional practice, not to mention a less-than-respectful treatment for what could be Eastwood’s potentially last film.
Warner Bros.’s Treatment Of Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 Is Questionable Nicholas Hoult and Clint Eastwood on the sets of Juror No. 2 | Credits: Warner Bros.
Clint Eastwood has collaborated with Warner Bros.
Nicholas Hoult in a still from Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 | Credits: Warner Bros.
With only a week left for its release, Warner Bros. has reportedly blocked less than 50 theaters for the film. It appears to be a very unconventional practice, not to mention a less-than-respectful treatment for what could be Eastwood’s potentially last film.
Warner Bros.’s Treatment Of Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 Is Questionable Nicholas Hoult and Clint Eastwood on the sets of Juror No. 2 | Credits: Warner Bros.
Clint Eastwood has collaborated with Warner Bros.
- 10/26/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
John Wick. It’s a name that strikes fear into the hearts of fictional assassins and joy into the hearts of action cinema fans. He’s known as the mythic boogeyman Baba Yaga by those on his hit list, while those lucky enough to be in his good books simply call him Mr. Wick. Over the past decade, he’s gained a reputation as a dog avenger, a High Table-toppler, and an urban legend who once killed three guys in a bar using only a pencil (“a fucking pencil!”).
Offscreen, Wick’s legend is just as lofty. Directed by Chad Stahelski, 2014’s “John Wick” has spawned three direct sequels, each more critically praised than the last. While last year’s “John Wick: Chapter 4” seemingly hit pause on star Keanu Reeves’ time as this slick-suited antihero, the franchise refuses to die. TV prequel “The Continental: From The World of John Wick” arrived earlier this year,...
Offscreen, Wick’s legend is just as lofty. Directed by Chad Stahelski, 2014’s “John Wick” has spawned three direct sequels, each more critically praised than the last. While last year’s “John Wick: Chapter 4” seemingly hit pause on star Keanu Reeves’ time as this slick-suited antihero, the franchise refuses to die. TV prequel “The Continental: From The World of John Wick” arrived earlier this year,...
- 10/24/2024
- by Simon Bland
- Indiewire
If you're a fan of Clint Eastwood the filmmaker, and how can you not be, it's been a rough stretch. Your mileage may vary, but I don't think he's made a truly great movie since the wildly underrated (and underseen) "Letters from Iwo Jima." I've warmed to "Gran Torino" over the years, but after that the movies –- even the mostly good ones –- have been marked by indifferent craftsmanship (who can forget Bradley Cooper making the fake baby's arm move in what was supposed to be one of the most emotionally charged scenes in "American Sniper").
We know Eastwood is renowned for delivering movies ahead of schedule and under budget, so it was hard not to conclude that his drive to keep working, to keep moving, to keep from doing nothing as he passed into his nineties (he's currently 94) was more important to him than making a finely wrought film.
We know Eastwood is renowned for delivering movies ahead of schedule and under budget, so it was hard not to conclude that his drive to keep working, to keep moving, to keep from doing nothing as he passed into his nineties (he's currently 94) was more important to him than making a finely wrought film.
- 10/1/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
My Hero Academia is one of the popular superhero shonen manga. The series sets itself apart in most ways. Especially through its unique power system. Kohei Horikoshi has a unique way of showing heroism. Especially through his idea of quirks that subvert power dynamics. This holds especially true since there are multiple heroes in the series. However, there’s a caveat to this.
Izuku Midoriya in a still from the series | Credit: Studio Bones
Deku represents a major power difference. Despite inheriting All Might’s quirk, he fails as an ideal hero. Both characters have a huge gap. Especially with their legacy and training. Conversely, both represent different perspectives of heroism. Moreover, Horikoshi topples the conventional idea of heroism in his series.
Deku and All Might are two sides of the same coin.
Izuku Midoriya also fondly known as Deku is the protagonist of My Hero Academia. Amidst the characters possessing quirks,...
Izuku Midoriya in a still from the series | Credit: Studio Bones
Deku represents a major power difference. Despite inheriting All Might’s quirk, he fails as an ideal hero. Both characters have a huge gap. Especially with their legacy and training. Conversely, both represent different perspectives of heroism. Moreover, Horikoshi topples the conventional idea of heroism in his series.
Deku and All Might are two sides of the same coin.
Izuku Midoriya also fondly known as Deku is the protagonist of My Hero Academia. Amidst the characters possessing quirks,...
- 9/30/2024
- by Himanshi Jeswani
- FandomWire
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is a popular manga and anime series that has captured many fans’ wildest imaginations, thanks to its uncanny actions, exaggerated drama, and weird fantasy elements. But you would be quite surprised to know where the author, Hirohiko Araki, actually got all this idea from.
The answer lies in his childhood fascination with Western movies, especially those starring the iconic Clint Eastwood.
Giorno Giovanna from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures | Credits: David Production
At the time, Araki was still a student at elementary school, when he watched the 1966 classic For a Few Dollars More along with his father in theatres.
Although he was not old enough at that time to comprehend the plot, he felt strong emotions towards Eastwood as he played the lone wolf character. This formative experience shaped Araki’s ideal hero archetype and influenced the making of his most famous work, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.
Hirohiko Araki...
The answer lies in his childhood fascination with Western movies, especially those starring the iconic Clint Eastwood.
Giorno Giovanna from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures | Credits: David Production
At the time, Araki was still a student at elementary school, when he watched the 1966 classic For a Few Dollars More along with his father in theatres.
Although he was not old enough at that time to comprehend the plot, he felt strong emotions towards Eastwood as he played the lone wolf character. This formative experience shaped Araki’s ideal hero archetype and influenced the making of his most famous work, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.
Hirohiko Araki...
- 9/15/2024
- by Diganta Mondal
- FandomWire
Hirohiko Araki’s Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure might have become famous worldwide for a lot of things, but the one aspect that made it relatable to the audience in a big way was its inclusion of pop culture references in almost every series. These pop culture references were based on prominent movies, actors, characters, etc., and they were portrayed through the different characters from the series.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders | Credit: David Production
One actor who had a lot of influence on Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure was Clint Eastwood, known for many iconic movies like A Fistful of Dollars, Gran Torino, Dirty Harry, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, etc. Eastwood’s major impact was seen on the character Jotaro Kujo, who first appears in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders.
Araki once got a chance to talk to Eastwood about his influence on the series and how he helped him...
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders | Credit: David Production
One actor who had a lot of influence on Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure was Clint Eastwood, known for many iconic movies like A Fistful of Dollars, Gran Torino, Dirty Harry, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, etc. Eastwood’s major impact was seen on the character Jotaro Kujo, who first appears in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders.
Araki once got a chance to talk to Eastwood about his influence on the series and how he helped him...
- 9/10/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
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The Halloween family fantasy adventure, Treasure Trackers, will be available for purchase on digital platforms starting 10/1.
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The Halloween family fantasy adventure, Treasure Trackers, will be available for purchase on digital platforms starting 10/1.
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Goldilocks Release Details: Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Death and Porridge is now out on most digital platforms in North America, including Fandango at Home, Google Play, Microsoft, Spectrum on demand, Vudu, and DirecTV, Apple TV and Amazon next week. It’s out in the UK and other countries around the world on October 7th.
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- 9/9/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Sean Penn is known for his critically acclaimed performances in the mainstream and independent cinema. Penn won two Academy Awards for his acting, including a Best Actor Oscar for his role in the 2003 neo-noir crime thriller film Mystic River. For the film, Penn collaborated with director Clint Eastwood.
Sean Penn won an Oscar for his role in 2003’s Mystic River (Credit: Warner Bros).
Despite their successful collaboration, Penn admitted in an interview that the veteran director’s process remained an enigma to him. Penn stated that he found Eastwood’s directorial style unusual, especially when it came to completing his projects. Here is what Penn had to say about his experience of working with Eastwood on Mystic River.
Sean Penn Admitted Finding Clint Eastwood an Unusual Director
Sean Penn starred in the 2003 crime-thriller film Mystic River, playing the role of James “Jimmy” Markum. The film is based on Dennis Lehane...
Sean Penn won an Oscar for his role in 2003’s Mystic River (Credit: Warner Bros).
Despite their successful collaboration, Penn admitted in an interview that the veteran director’s process remained an enigma to him. Penn stated that he found Eastwood’s directorial style unusual, especially when it came to completing his projects. Here is what Penn had to say about his experience of working with Eastwood on Mystic River.
Sean Penn Admitted Finding Clint Eastwood an Unusual Director
Sean Penn starred in the 2003 crime-thriller film Mystic River, playing the role of James “Jimmy” Markum. The film is based on Dennis Lehane...
- 9/6/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
In a business as risky as the entertainment industry, where nothing can be said for sure about a project and whether it would appease the audience or go down as a forgettable memory, Clint Eastwood has proven his genius one too many times. Be it through guaranteed successes or some really dangerous ones, he has managed to enchant audiences in the most outstanding manner possible.
Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino. | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures.
For one, his 1978 comedy-action Every Which Way but Loose was considered one of his riskiest projects when he decided to undertake it. Due to uncertainty of how viewers would react to it, some even considered it potentially flopping. And yet, Eastwood being Eastwood proved to everyone that he could turn even the movie that could have easily ended his career into a surprise hit.
Clint Eastwood Was Told Every Which Way but Loose Would “Flop”
When...
Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino. | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures.
For one, his 1978 comedy-action Every Which Way but Loose was considered one of his riskiest projects when he decided to undertake it. Due to uncertainty of how viewers would react to it, some even considered it potentially flopping. And yet, Eastwood being Eastwood proved to everyone that he could turn even the movie that could have easily ended his career into a surprise hit.
Clint Eastwood Was Told Every Which Way but Loose Would “Flop”
When...
- 9/6/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood’s rise to global stardom wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. Before becoming the icon he is renowned as today, the actor’s initial days in showbiz saw him working as a contract actor for Universal, which didn’t last long, as he was eventually fired for his Adam’s apple, which Universal claimed stuck out too far.
Clint Eastwood in a still from A Fistful of Dollars | Credit: United Artists
But the setback didn’t hold his career back for too long as he’d soon land his breakout role and later headlined the iconic Dollars trilogy. However, his success outside Hollywood did little to garner him roles when he returned.
Clint Eastwood’s Success Overseas Didn’t Get the Ball Rolling in Hollywood
After rising to prominence following his stint in the CBS hour-long western series Rawhide, which he wasn’t particularly fond of, the actor then...
Clint Eastwood in a still from A Fistful of Dollars | Credit: United Artists
But the setback didn’t hold his career back for too long as he’d soon land his breakout role and later headlined the iconic Dollars trilogy. However, his success outside Hollywood did little to garner him roles when he returned.
Clint Eastwood’s Success Overseas Didn’t Get the Ball Rolling in Hollywood
After rising to prominence following his stint in the CBS hour-long western series Rawhide, which he wasn’t particularly fond of, the actor then...
- 9/5/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
J. Edgar Hoover, the infamous FBI director, had a history of clashes with various political figures, but his rivalry with a former U.S. president was particularly intense. Hoover’s secretive and powerful hold over the Bureau spanned several decades, allowing him to accumulate vast amounts of sensitive information about America’s most influential people. This contentious dynamic even caught the attention of Clint Eastwood, who portrayed Hoover in his 2011 film J. Edgar.
Clint Eastwood was last seen in 2021’s Cry Macho | Warner Bros Pictures
Eastwood was so intrigued by Hoover’s complex relationship with the president that he conducted extensive research to capture the depth of their conflict in his $84M movie. The film dives deep into Hoover’s controversial career, revealing the intense personal and political battles he faced.
Eastwood’s J. Edgar reveals Hoover-Kennedy tension in stunning detail Clint Eastwood as Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino | Credits:...
Clint Eastwood was last seen in 2021’s Cry Macho | Warner Bros Pictures
Eastwood was so intrigued by Hoover’s complex relationship with the president that he conducted extensive research to capture the depth of their conflict in his $84M movie. The film dives deep into Hoover’s controversial career, revealing the intense personal and political battles he faced.
Eastwood’s J. Edgar reveals Hoover-Kennedy tension in stunning detail Clint Eastwood as Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino | Credits:...
- 9/1/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
In the world of cinema, only a few command as much respect as the Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood does. A brilliant actor and an exceptional filmmaker, Eastwood has pushed the limits of creativity when it comes to many of his movies and features. Known best for his no-nonsense approach, it is not to say that the actor-director has not caused a few controversies and storms in his career.
Clint Eastwood as Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures
Over the years, many of Eastwood’s films have been criticized for being politically or historically inaccurate, leading to severe backlash. Even while making Gran Torino, the actor was adamant about making the film despite it containing politically incorrect themes.
Clint Eastwood was Warned Not to Make Gran Torino
Clint Eastwood in a still from Gran Torino | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures
Clint Eastwood has in his decades-long career made several brilliant films,...
Clint Eastwood as Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures
Over the years, many of Eastwood’s films have been criticized for being politically or historically inaccurate, leading to severe backlash. Even while making Gran Torino, the actor was adamant about making the film despite it containing politically incorrect themes.
Clint Eastwood was Warned Not to Make Gran Torino
Clint Eastwood in a still from Gran Torino | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures
Clint Eastwood has in his decades-long career made several brilliant films,...
- 8/31/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood has made some of the most inspirational films that show the power of the human spirit when placed under extraordinary circumstances. Through his vast filmography consisting of dramas, thrillers, and biopics, the actor continuously celebrated unsung heroes and events that created a difference in the world.
Clint Eastwood as Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures
Eastwood brought the Hmong-American people to the forefront with his 2008 film Gran Torino. The film had a significant Hmong culture presence and various facets of their people’s lives. Despite Eastwood’s best efforts to present the community with depth and cultural sensitivity, one of his co-stars criticized the film post its release for its alleged racist and stereotypical depictions of Hmong Americans.
Clint Eastwood Got Flak From His Gran Torino Co-Star For Certain Problematic Elements Of The Film
Bee Vang became highly dismissive of Gran Torino‘s handling of...
Clint Eastwood as Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures
Eastwood brought the Hmong-American people to the forefront with his 2008 film Gran Torino. The film had a significant Hmong culture presence and various facets of their people’s lives. Despite Eastwood’s best efforts to present the community with depth and cultural sensitivity, one of his co-stars criticized the film post its release for its alleged racist and stereotypical depictions of Hmong Americans.
Clint Eastwood Got Flak From His Gran Torino Co-Star For Certain Problematic Elements Of The Film
Bee Vang became highly dismissive of Gran Torino‘s handling of...
- 8/28/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood is one of those people who can turn anything into gold by simply being a part of it. One could say that the director/actor is gifted the Midas Touch. While it is difficult to pick just one favorite amongst his many works, Dirty Harry by Don Siegel seems like a good place to start. Having received unending praise from both critics and fans, the cop thriller was preserved by the Library of Congress in the U.S. National Film Registry. It’s that good.
Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry (1971) | Credits: Warner Bros.
While Clint Eastwood’s creative ideas always seem to work in his films’ favor, he was a little off about how things should end for his character in Dirty Harry. Luckily, director Don Siegel was there to guide him in the right direction and he actually ended up loving the ending he was once so against.
Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry (1971) | Credits: Warner Bros.
While Clint Eastwood’s creative ideas always seem to work in his films’ favor, he was a little off about how things should end for his character in Dirty Harry. Luckily, director Don Siegel was there to guide him in the right direction and he actually ended up loving the ending he was once so against.
- 8/27/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood, with his decades-long-acting career, is one of Hollywood’s most prominent actors, with several well-acclaimed projects under his belt. But soon, the actor shifted his entire focus to filmmaking. At the moment, Eastwood has directed more than 30 movies.
Clint Eastwood || Credits: Gary Harrington || Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
But one movie out of this lot had a deeper meaning for the actor, which stopped him from giving up on acting. The movie in question is Million Dollar Baby and has a unique Sandra Bullock connection.
How Million Dollar Baby Saved Clint Eastwood’s Acting Career Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby || Credits:
Clint Eastwood‘s acting prowess is not a surprise to many, given the actor has several awards under his belt, including five Academy Awards. But while he’s a legendary actor, he also showcased his filmmaking talents with his directorial debut project Play Misty for Me in 1971. Since then,...
Clint Eastwood || Credits: Gary Harrington || Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons
But one movie out of this lot had a deeper meaning for the actor, which stopped him from giving up on acting. The movie in question is Million Dollar Baby and has a unique Sandra Bullock connection.
How Million Dollar Baby Saved Clint Eastwood’s Acting Career Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby || Credits:
Clint Eastwood‘s acting prowess is not a surprise to many, given the actor has several awards under his belt, including five Academy Awards. But while he’s a legendary actor, he also showcased his filmmaking talents with his directorial debut project Play Misty for Me in 1971. Since then,...
- 8/25/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
My Hero Academia concluded on August 4, 2024, after running for almost a decade. Kohei Horikoshi reverted Deku to being Quirkless after he sacrificed the One for All against Shigaraki Tomura and All for One. But the fans did not find the ending up to the mark. They complained about the mangaka’s method of making Izuku Midoriya quirkless and took up a teaching job at UA.
A question was put up on Reddit asking whether everyone was satisfied with My Hero Academia’s conclusion. Different people had varying opinions, but one fan stood out with his answer. He said that Horikoshi always wanted Deku to be quirkless and fulfilled his wish after everything. There was a particular reason behind the mangaka doing such a thing.
Deku Was Destined To Be Quirkless Izuku Midoriya – Deku (Credits: Studio Bones)
Deku started My Hero Academia‘s journey as quirkless. Later, he met his idol,...
A question was put up on Reddit asking whether everyone was satisfied with My Hero Academia’s conclusion. Different people had varying opinions, but one fan stood out with his answer. He said that Horikoshi always wanted Deku to be quirkless and fulfilled his wish after everything. There was a particular reason behind the mangaka doing such a thing.
Deku Was Destined To Be Quirkless Izuku Midoriya – Deku (Credits: Studio Bones)
Deku started My Hero Academia‘s journey as quirkless. Later, he met his idol,...
- 8/23/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Well, imagining a Hollywood landscape without Clint Eastwood is pretty hard, right? It’s like trying to picture a Western movie without the tumbleweeds and saloons. Originally revolutionizing the image of cowboys and rugged detectives on the big screen, Eastwood, 94, swiftly reined in a legacy as a filmmaker known for delivering Oscar-bait films without batting an eyelid.
Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008) | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
And let’s not forget his prowess at the box office. Even when he’s not on screen, he proves to be Warner Bros.’ golden goose, consistently laying golden eggs at the global box office.
But hold your horses, there’s one fascinating tale of Eastwood’s movie Gran Torino. Despite being the director’s second highest-grossing film to date, it was snubbed by the Oscars. Rather ironic, isn’t it? Especially considering Gran Torino is now celebrated as an all-time classic in spite...
Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008) | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
And let’s not forget his prowess at the box office. Even when he’s not on screen, he proves to be Warner Bros.’ golden goose, consistently laying golden eggs at the global box office.
But hold your horses, there’s one fascinating tale of Eastwood’s movie Gran Torino. Despite being the director’s second highest-grossing film to date, it was snubbed by the Oscars. Rather ironic, isn’t it? Especially considering Gran Torino is now celebrated as an all-time classic in spite...
- 8/22/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
In Hollywood, there haven’t been many feuds, but the ones that exist (or existed) have been nothing short of epic. And among all the names on this list, Clint Eastwood has a place as well. Apparently, the mastermind 94-year-old filmmaker had an alleged fight with his peer and 67-year-old director Spike Lee around a decade and a half ago.
Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven. | Credits: Warner Bros.
While Eastwood has maintained his high profile throughout his legendarily carved-out career both in front of and behind the lenses, he was called out on his filmmaking skills by Lee in a rather unprecedented manner, which escalated to the point where Steven Spielberg had to intervene. And, curiously enough, Eastwood actually came clean about it all.
Clint Eastwood Had an Alleged Feud With Spike Lee
Back in the early 2000s, when Flags of Our Fathers and its sequel Letters from Iwo Jima came out,...
Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven. | Credits: Warner Bros.
While Eastwood has maintained his high profile throughout his legendarily carved-out career both in front of and behind the lenses, he was called out on his filmmaking skills by Lee in a rather unprecedented manner, which escalated to the point where Steven Spielberg had to intervene. And, curiously enough, Eastwood actually came clean about it all.
Clint Eastwood Had an Alleged Feud With Spike Lee
Back in the early 2000s, when Flags of Our Fathers and its sequel Letters from Iwo Jima came out,...
- 8/20/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Kohei Horikoshi took a decade to wrap up My Hero Academia. Izuku Midoriya’s journey to become the greatest hero had everyone glued to their seats. Chapter 430 marked the journey’s end with an eight-year time skip, featuring Deku as a UA professor. But My Hero Academia was never supposed to run for so long. Initially, Kohei Horikoshi had other plans for his magnum opus.
My Hero Academia has 42 volumes in total, but it was supposed to have only 30 volumes. The mangaka wanted to wrap up everything quickly, but it was the Internship arc that prevented him from doing so. He had a different motive, which he wanted to fulfill in the last arc.
My Hero Academia Was Supposed To End With 30 Volumes My Hero Academia (Credits: Studio Bones)
Kohei Horikoshi explored all the characters before the final arc. He wanted the final arc to be memorable. But it might...
My Hero Academia has 42 volumes in total, but it was supposed to have only 30 volumes. The mangaka wanted to wrap up everything quickly, but it was the Internship arc that prevented him from doing so. He had a different motive, which he wanted to fulfill in the last arc.
My Hero Academia Was Supposed To End With 30 Volumes My Hero Academia (Credits: Studio Bones)
Kohei Horikoshi explored all the characters before the final arc. He wanted the final arc to be memorable. But it might...
- 8/17/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Voice of Shadows is set to cast a dark spell over audiences this September as it arrives on digital platforms, bringing with it a chilling tale of love, betrayal, and supernatural terror. Directed by newcomer Nicholas Bain, the film has already made waves on the festival circuit and will be available for streaming on major platforms, including iTunes/Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play, starting September 17. With its dark and atmospheric storytelling, As the horror unfolds, viewers will be drawn into a world where ancient rituals and dark forces collide, leaving no one untouched.
Voice of Shadows centers on Gabriel, played by Guillermo Blanco, known for his work in The Queen of Flow. Gabriel is a devout Catholic with a troubled past, who embarks on a weekend trip with his girlfriend Emma, portrayed by Corrinne Mica, to a secluded estate she is set to inherit. However, the couple...
Voice of Shadows centers on Gabriel, played by Guillermo Blanco, known for his work in The Queen of Flow. Gabriel is a devout Catholic with a troubled past, who embarks on a weekend trip with his girlfriend Emma, portrayed by Corrinne Mica, to a secluded estate she is set to inherit. However, the couple...
- 8/10/2024
- by Emily Bennett
- Love Horror
Several pro heroes helped Izuku Midoriya gain control over One for All. When he inherited One for All from All Might, he could not control the powerful quirk and often hurt himself. But through training, he learned to control the explosiveness of the quirk. Sorahiko Torino, popular as Gran Torino, trained him to travel faster using the quirk.
Gran Torino’s quirk is named Jet, and it has quite a history behind it. It was tough to discover so many quirks, so Kohei Horikoshi used to carefully observe his surroundings. He would get inspired by things of his daily use. Gran Torino’s Jet is one of the quirks inspired by this mannerism.
Kohei Horikoshi Never Gets A Chance To Relax Gran Torino (Credit: Studio Bones)
Kohei Horikoshi’s masterpiece was packed with different types of quirks. Whenever a new character was introduced, he had to go think about what quirk the character would have.
Gran Torino’s quirk is named Jet, and it has quite a history behind it. It was tough to discover so many quirks, so Kohei Horikoshi used to carefully observe his surroundings. He would get inspired by things of his daily use. Gran Torino’s Jet is one of the quirks inspired by this mannerism.
Kohei Horikoshi Never Gets A Chance To Relax Gran Torino (Credit: Studio Bones)
Kohei Horikoshi’s masterpiece was packed with different types of quirks. Whenever a new character was introduced, he had to go think about what quirk the character would have.
- 8/8/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
My Hero Academia‘s conclusion got everyone emotional. A quirkless boy’s journey to be the greatest hero was inspiring. Kohei Horikoshi gave a wholesome end to Izuku Midoriya. After eight years, he became a teacher at UA, guiding future generations. Even after everything, the mangaka failed to introduce one character. Since the start of the manga, the fans eagerly wanted to see Deku’s father.
The manga took a decade to conclude, and then there was an eight-year time skip, yet there is no mention of his father. Kohei Horikoshi confirmed the appearance of his father in the future. The fans are upset after knowing that it was all a lie and the mangaka never bothered to reveal him.
My Hero Academia Creator Promised To Reveal Deku’s Father My Hero Academia (Credit: Studio Bones)
Since the serialization of My Hero Academia, Izuku Midoriya, popularly known as Deku, always...
The manga took a decade to conclude, and then there was an eight-year time skip, yet there is no mention of his father. Kohei Horikoshi confirmed the appearance of his father in the future. The fans are upset after knowing that it was all a lie and the mangaka never bothered to reveal him.
My Hero Academia Creator Promised To Reveal Deku’s Father My Hero Academia (Credit: Studio Bones)
Since the serialization of My Hero Academia, Izuku Midoriya, popularly known as Deku, always...
- 8/5/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Indian production powerhouse Abundantia Entertainment, known for hits including “Airlift,” “Shakuntala Devi” and the popular “Breathe” series, is gearing up for an expansive slate of projects aimed at capturing younger audiences both domestically and globally.
The company’s CEO Vikram Malhotra outlined its upcoming plans in an exclusive interview with Variety.
Leading the charge is “Daldal,” a Prime Video original series starring Bhumi Pednekar as Mumbai’s newly-appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police Rita Ferreira. Directed by Amrit Raj Gupta (“Gullak”), the thriller-drama pits Ferreira against a cold-blooded killer while navigating personal struggles.
The company is also readying “Chhorii 2,” a sequel to its 2021 horror hit. Nushrratt Bharuccha returns alongside new addition Soha Ali Khan in the Prime Video original film directed by Vishal Furia. The story follows Sakshi as she battles an evil cult to save her daughter.
Another project in the pipeline is “Laal,” a true crime feature film set in middle India.
The company’s CEO Vikram Malhotra outlined its upcoming plans in an exclusive interview with Variety.
Leading the charge is “Daldal,” a Prime Video original series starring Bhumi Pednekar as Mumbai’s newly-appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police Rita Ferreira. Directed by Amrit Raj Gupta (“Gullak”), the thriller-drama pits Ferreira against a cold-blooded killer while navigating personal struggles.
The company is also readying “Chhorii 2,” a sequel to its 2021 horror hit. Nushrratt Bharuccha returns alongside new addition Soha Ali Khan in the Prime Video original film directed by Vishal Furia. The story follows Sakshi as she battles an evil cult to save her daughter.
Another project in the pipeline is “Laal,” a true crime feature film set in middle India.
- 7/31/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Steven Spielberg has overlooked the direction of a horde of award-winning films. From haunting war dramas like Schindler’s List to sci-fi adventures in Jurassic Park, the acclaimed filmmaker has dipped his toes in a cornucopia of genres.
But it’s no secret that Spielberg has a particular penchant for war features, something you’ll notice right away in his directorial filmography.
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Dick Thomas Johnson, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Common
So, it’s not a shocker that he’d been planning to shepherd a certain movie inspired by real-life events of a U.S. Navy S.E.A.L. sniper and his experience. Until Clint Eastwood ended up directing it instead.
Steven Spielberg Was Supposed to Helm This Clint Eastwood Blockbuster
Starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, American Sniper narrates the legendary tale of a lethal sniper who served diligently during the Iraq war...
But it’s no secret that Spielberg has a particular penchant for war features, something you’ll notice right away in his directorial filmography.
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Dick Thomas Johnson, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Common
So, it’s not a shocker that he’d been planning to shepherd a certain movie inspired by real-life events of a U.S. Navy S.E.A.L. sniper and his experience. Until Clint Eastwood ended up directing it instead.
Steven Spielberg Was Supposed to Helm This Clint Eastwood Blockbuster
Starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, American Sniper narrates the legendary tale of a lethal sniper who served diligently during the Iraq war...
- 7/29/2024
- by Khushi
- FandomWire
It’s undeniable that My Hero Academia has made tons of waves in Western pop culture in the last few years. That came with its vivid world-building and iconic character writings, but surely most of us can agree that one of the most captivating things about this series is its complex Quirk power system.
Gran Torino & All Might from My Hero Academia | Studio Bones
Interestingly, creator Kohei Horikoshi found an unlikely place to get inspiration for this beloved aspect of the series: his bathroom! Yes, you read that right – one of the seeds of this remarkable power system was sown while Horikoshi-san was pleasantly taking a nice shower.
In An Interview, Horikoshi Shares His Unique Way Of Coming Up With Quirks Nana Shimura & Gran Torino from My Hero Academia | Studio Bones
In an interesting interview, Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, shared the surprisingly unusual way he comes...
Gran Torino & All Might from My Hero Academia | Studio Bones
Interestingly, creator Kohei Horikoshi found an unlikely place to get inspiration for this beloved aspect of the series: his bathroom! Yes, you read that right – one of the seeds of this remarkable power system was sown while Horikoshi-san was pleasantly taking a nice shower.
In An Interview, Horikoshi Shares His Unique Way Of Coming Up With Quirks Nana Shimura & Gran Torino from My Hero Academia | Studio Bones
In an interesting interview, Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, shared the surprisingly unusual way he comes...
- 7/20/2024
- by Diganta Mondal
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood has had a monumental career spanning generations with many memorable films over the years. In addition to being a celebrated actor, his directorial works like Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby, Mystic River, etc have won Oscars and other accolades. Through his films, Eastwood has worked with many heavyweights such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Tom Hanks.
Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino | Warner Bros
The bonafide director worked with the latter on the 2016 biographical drama Sully. The combo resulted in a well-made and thought-provoking film about media scrutiny following a daring rescue. The actor-director initially had a bit of friction during the production of the film, but this led to Hanks proving Eastwood wrong with his unique performance to the typical ‘good guy’ roles he does.
Tom Hanks Took Up The Challenge To Impress Clint Eastwood In Sully
Tom Hanks as Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger in 2016’s Sully | Warner Bros...
Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino | Warner Bros
The bonafide director worked with the latter on the 2016 biographical drama Sully. The combo resulted in a well-made and thought-provoking film about media scrutiny following a daring rescue. The actor-director initially had a bit of friction during the production of the film, but this led to Hanks proving Eastwood wrong with his unique performance to the typical ‘good guy’ roles he does.
Tom Hanks Took Up The Challenge To Impress Clint Eastwood In Sully
Tom Hanks as Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger in 2016’s Sully | Warner Bros...
- 7/13/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
While Clint Eastwood’s last outing was the box-office bomb Cry Macho, the legendary Hollywood actor had planned the denouement of his golden era of Westerns with 1992’s Unforgiven. The critically acclaimed feature – which deconstructs the quintessential perception of the American West – emerged triumphant with four Oscar wins from nine nominations at the 65th Academy Awards.
Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven (1992) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
But it turns out that Eastwood’s magnum opus may not have existed had it not been for one of Martin Scorcese’s groundbreaking creations.
The Martin Scorcese Gem That Inspired Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven
In a conversation with Yahoo! Entertainment following the 30th anniversary of Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven, screenwriter David Peoples unveiled the cinematic masterpiece that impelled him to pen the script for the revisionist Western feature.
Martin Scorcese’s neo-noir tour de force Taxi Driver served as one of the most...
Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven (1992) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
But it turns out that Eastwood’s magnum opus may not have existed had it not been for one of Martin Scorcese’s groundbreaking creations.
The Martin Scorcese Gem That Inspired Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven
In a conversation with Yahoo! Entertainment following the 30th anniversary of Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven, screenwriter David Peoples unveiled the cinematic masterpiece that impelled him to pen the script for the revisionist Western feature.
Martin Scorcese’s neo-noir tour de force Taxi Driver served as one of the most...
- 6/8/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Clint Eastwood is known for his starring roles in Westerns as well as his directorials. The veteran actor and director is still going strong at the age of 94 and is currently helming a new project. He has made films such as Million Dollar Baby, Play Misty For Me, Gran Torino, and Letters from Iwo Jima. The actor has also won Oscars for his directorials.
Eastwood won his first Oscar for Best Director (and Best Picture) for the Western film Unforgiven. The 1992 film also starred the veteran actor as a retired gunman who comes back into the business when a huge bounty opens up. While the film ends on a positive note, screenwriter David Webb Peoples mentioned that the filmmaker has cut out the original ending.
Unforgiven’s Original Ending Was Too Similar To The Godfather A still from Unforgiven | Credits: Malpaso Productions
After the Western was revived by Kevin Costner’s Dances With Wolves,...
Eastwood won his first Oscar for Best Director (and Best Picture) for the Western film Unforgiven. The 1992 film also starred the veteran actor as a retired gunman who comes back into the business when a huge bounty opens up. While the film ends on a positive note, screenwriter David Webb Peoples mentioned that the filmmaker has cut out the original ending.
Unforgiven’s Original Ending Was Too Similar To The Godfather A still from Unforgiven | Credits: Malpaso Productions
After the Western was revived by Kevin Costner’s Dances With Wolves,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The creative team behind Indian Horse, the 2017 feature adaptation of the late Richard Wagamese’s novel of the same name, are partnering for a documentary, The Storyteller, on the legendary Canadian indigenous writer.
Stephen Campanelli, Clint Eastwood’s go-to cameraman, directed Indian Horse after it was adapted by Dennis Foon. In a deal to be unveiled at the Banff World Media Festival, Campanelli will serve as the cinematographer and Foon as a story consultant on the feature documentary about Wagamese and his Ojibway heritage to be directed by Jules Arita Koostachin (WaaPaKe, Broken Angel).
The indigenous creatives behind The Storyteller include Jim Compton as principal producer, while also serving as a writer and executive producer alongside Koostachin. The partners behind The Storyteller are also involved in the adaptation of Wagamese’s novel Ragged Company and are developing a feature film adaptation.
A TV series based on the tale about four...
Stephen Campanelli, Clint Eastwood’s go-to cameraman, directed Indian Horse after it was adapted by Dennis Foon. In a deal to be unveiled at the Banff World Media Festival, Campanelli will serve as the cinematographer and Foon as a story consultant on the feature documentary about Wagamese and his Ojibway heritage to be directed by Jules Arita Koostachin (WaaPaKe, Broken Angel).
The indigenous creatives behind The Storyteller include Jim Compton as principal producer, while also serving as a writer and executive producer alongside Koostachin. The partners behind The Storyteller are also involved in the adaptation of Wagamese’s novel Ragged Company and are developing a feature film adaptation.
A TV series based on the tale about four...
- 6/6/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Clint Eastwood is one of the leading pioneers of actors and filmmakers who popularized the Western genre and elevated it during his prime. The actor’s collaborations with Sergio Leone on the Dollars trilogy changed Westerns forever. Eastwood carried on the legacy of those who came before him and elevated the genre by taking it into unexplored territory with many of his Westerns.
Clint Eastwood as William Munny in Unforgiven | Warner Bros
The Outlaw Josey Wales, High Plains Drifter, Pale Rider, and Unforgiven were four of the Westerns masterpieces Eastwood made. While the genre has not had the level of popularity it did back then, Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone reinvigorated the genre with a fresh and intimate familial story. While Sheridan certainly took inspiration from Eastwood, he did not want to copy one trait of his films.
Taylor Sheridan Does Not Want To Have an Acting Role In Every Project...
Clint Eastwood as William Munny in Unforgiven | Warner Bros
The Outlaw Josey Wales, High Plains Drifter, Pale Rider, and Unforgiven were four of the Westerns masterpieces Eastwood made. While the genre has not had the level of popularity it did back then, Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone reinvigorated the genre with a fresh and intimate familial story. While Sheridan certainly took inspiration from Eastwood, he did not want to copy one trait of his films.
Taylor Sheridan Does Not Want To Have an Acting Role In Every Project...
- 5/22/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
After a decade and change playing superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sandbox, Robert Downey Jr. wants to remind everyone there's more to him than Tony Stark. In the years since permanently (?) retiring his MCU alter ego in "Avengers: Endgame," the actor has lined up an ambitious slate of projects. Between getting an Oscar for his supporting role in Christopher Nolan's Best Picture-winning "Oppenheimer" and pulling a Peter Sellers by tackling multiple colorful characters in Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar's "The Sympathizer" miniseries, it's fair to say Rdj the character actor is officially back.
As chance would have it, we're now 10 years removed from the last time Downey tried (but failed) to renew his acting bonafides with "The Judge." Directed by David Dobkin, the 2014 drama stars Downey as Hank Palmer, a big-shot lawyer from Chicago who returns to his podunk hometown in Indiana to attend his mother's funeral.
As chance would have it, we're now 10 years removed from the last time Downey tried (but failed) to renew his acting bonafides with "The Judge." Directed by David Dobkin, the 2014 drama stars Downey as Hank Palmer, a big-shot lawyer from Chicago who returns to his podunk hometown in Indiana to attend his mother's funeral.
- 5/6/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Many would consider Clint Eastwood to be a committed performer when it comes to actors who will do whatever it takes to fulfill a role. Throughout his storied career, the actor-director, 93, has brought a surprising amount of energy to his numerous roles, going above and beyond with character development, stunts, and various musical performances.
And thus, it is painful to see such legends get older. Yet there is something truly special about seeing their rare appearances in public. But fans could not believe their eyes when the 30th Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, who will turn 94 on May 31, made a rare public appearance last month.
Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven
Indeed, the Academy Award winner attended an event hosted by renowned conservationist Jane Goodall in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Clint Eastwood Stepped Out for a Rare Public Appearance
The passage of time inevitably brings with it the realization that even our favorite celebrities are not immune to the signs of aging.
And thus, it is painful to see such legends get older. Yet there is something truly special about seeing their rare appearances in public. But fans could not believe their eyes when the 30th Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, who will turn 94 on May 31, made a rare public appearance last month.
Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven
Indeed, the Academy Award winner attended an event hosted by renowned conservationist Jane Goodall in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Clint Eastwood Stepped Out for a Rare Public Appearance
The passage of time inevitably brings with it the realization that even our favorite celebrities are not immune to the signs of aging.
- 4/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia is scheduled to return on May 4, 2024. Fans are pretty excited about the anime returning after almost a year. The manga has been progressing at a steady pace, with the end nearing. The main protagonists are deep into their battle with the antagonists. My Hero Academia began serialization in 2014, and since then has become one of the most popular shows worldwide.
Initially, the mangaka wrote it as a one-shot manga. Soon, it became popular among the readers. There are several quirks in the anime, which would be pretty handy in daily life. While most of them were carefully selected by mangaka, others randomly popped up in his mind. Gran Torino’s quirk is one such instance where Kohei Horikoshi had to not think at all.
Gran Torino Bears A Connection With Shower Heads Gran Torino (Credit: Crunchyroll)
Kohei Horikoshi is pretty popular, especially for his...
Initially, the mangaka wrote it as a one-shot manga. Soon, it became popular among the readers. There are several quirks in the anime, which would be pretty handy in daily life. While most of them were carefully selected by mangaka, others randomly popped up in his mind. Gran Torino’s quirk is one such instance where Kohei Horikoshi had to not think at all.
Gran Torino Bears A Connection With Shower Heads Gran Torino (Credit: Crunchyroll)
Kohei Horikoshi is pretty popular, especially for his...
- 4/1/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
On the eve of the Oscars, Hollywood has been rocked by allegations that "The Holdovers" -- one of the nominees for Best Screenplay -- was "plagiarized line-by-line" from an unproduced script for a film called "Frisco," by "Luca" screenwriter Simon Stephenson. Plagiarism accusations and lawsuits are a dime a dozen in Hollywood, and rarely come to anything. But the language used by Stephenson in a 33-page document shared by Variety makes it sound like there's a real story here:
The meaningful entirety of the screenplay for The Holdovers has been copied from the Frisco screenplay by transposition. This includes the Frisco screenplay's entire story, structure, sequencing, scenes, sequential sub-beats within scenes, line-by-line substance of action and dialogue, characters, arcs, relationships, theme and tone. A majority of this has been done line-for-line, and a large number of unique and highly specific elements created in Frisco are readily and unequivocally identifiable in The Holdover.
The meaningful entirety of the screenplay for The Holdovers has been copied from the Frisco screenplay by transposition. This includes the Frisco screenplay's entire story, structure, sequencing, scenes, sequential sub-beats within scenes, line-by-line substance of action and dialogue, characters, arcs, relationships, theme and tone. A majority of this has been done line-for-line, and a large number of unique and highly specific elements created in Frisco are readily and unequivocally identifiable in The Holdover.
- 3/10/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
In 1971, Clint Eastwood's Harry Callahan saved San Francisco from a theatrical serial killer while simultaneously establishing the "loose canon" genre of cop movies. "Dirty Harry" saw Andrew Robinson's Scorpio Killer sniping innocent Franciscans before he's taken down by Eastwood's lone wolf cop, in a film that caused significant controversy upon its release with many critics accusing it of being fascist propaganda. As time has gone on, the prevailing view of the film has become much more favorable, and "Dirty Harry" is now considered easily one of the best films of the 1970s, and even 21st century as a whole.
That's a good thing, because despite the fact that Eastwood's cavalier inspector appears to be a walking endorsement of police brutality and extreme right-wing values, the movie as a whole should leave any discerning viewer conflicted and reflective. After all, director Don Siegel obviously went to great lengths...
That's a good thing, because despite the fact that Eastwood's cavalier inspector appears to be a walking endorsement of police brutality and extreme right-wing values, the movie as a whole should leave any discerning viewer conflicted and reflective. After all, director Don Siegel obviously went to great lengths...
- 12/3/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for the "Dirty Harry" films.
Don Siegel's "Dirty Harry" changed cop movies forever upon its release in 1971. Capitalizing on the "law and order" craze stoked by President Richard Nixon, which was a reaction to the perceived anarchy of the various protest movements of the 1960s, Clint Eastwood's Miranda rights-flouting Harry Callahan fed conservative moviegoers a big, juicy slab of red meat. It also allowed the actor to flourish in a genre outside of Westerns, thus expanding his appeal and turning him into one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood.
"Dirty Harry" ends with Callahan, having caught and killed (in self-defense) a vicious serial killer, hurling his badge into a quarry. Throughout the movie, his hard-driving, occasionally extrajudicial methods, which could've resulted in a swift arrest and saved multiple lives, are decried by his superiors. It appears the inspector has had enough. Audiences, however,...
Don Siegel's "Dirty Harry" changed cop movies forever upon its release in 1971. Capitalizing on the "law and order" craze stoked by President Richard Nixon, which was a reaction to the perceived anarchy of the various protest movements of the 1960s, Clint Eastwood's Miranda rights-flouting Harry Callahan fed conservative moviegoers a big, juicy slab of red meat. It also allowed the actor to flourish in a genre outside of Westerns, thus expanding his appeal and turning him into one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood.
"Dirty Harry" ends with Callahan, having caught and killed (in self-defense) a vicious serial killer, hurling his badge into a quarry. Throughout the movie, his hard-driving, occasionally extrajudicial methods, which could've resulted in a swift arrest and saved multiple lives, are decried by his superiors. It appears the inspector has had enough. Audiences, however,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Christmas comes early on Max, as the streamer adds a bevy of holiday movies to its library for the month of November, alongside new TV debuts, a noteworthy documentary and more. “Elf,” “Christmas Vacation,” “Arthur Christmas,” “The Shop Around the Corner” and “Four Christmases” are some of the holiday films arriving on the streaming platform on Nov. 1.
This month also sees the Season 2 premieres of “Rap Sh!t” (on Nov. 9) and “Julia” (on Nov. 16) and the series premiere of “Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorre’s new sitcom “Bookie” starring Sebastian Maniscalco (on Nov. 30).
On Nov. 11, check out the documentary “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” in which the comedian, actor and filmmaker’s best friend Rob Reiner peppers him with questions about his life and career.
And Chip and Joanna Gaines renovate a 100-year-old building in “Fixer Upper: The Hotel,” which premieres on Nov. 8.
Check out the full list...
This month also sees the Season 2 premieres of “Rap Sh!t” (on Nov. 9) and “Julia” (on Nov. 16) and the series premiere of “Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorre’s new sitcom “Bookie” starring Sebastian Maniscalco (on Nov. 30).
On Nov. 11, check out the documentary “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” in which the comedian, actor and filmmaker’s best friend Rob Reiner peppers him with questions about his life and career.
And Chip and Joanna Gaines renovate a 100-year-old building in “Fixer Upper: The Hotel,” which premieres on Nov. 8.
Check out the full list...
- 11/3/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
It’s a lean month for new original content on HBO/Max. November will see the return of two scripted series in Julia and Rap Sh!t, both of which are debuting their respective second seasons, but this month’s fresh highlight is likely to be Bookie, a new comedy series from the partnership of The Big Bang Theory creator Chuck Lorre, and Nick Bakay. The show tracks an LA bookie called Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco), whose business is in peril as California movies to legalize sports gambling.
Elsewhere in November, there quite a few interesting documentaries to keep an eye on, and two that jump out as “must watch”. The first is Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, which chronicles the aging comedian’s life and career. The second is the previously-released Little Richard: I Am Everything, which tries to peel back the whitewashed canon of Richard Penniman in a true...
Elsewhere in November, there quite a few interesting documentaries to keep an eye on, and two that jump out as “must watch”. The first is Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, which chronicles the aging comedian’s life and career. The second is the previously-released Little Richard: I Am Everything, which tries to peel back the whitewashed canon of Richard Penniman in a true...
- 11/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Max out your November viewing with Max! The streamer is starting the new month with a wide variety of additions to its combined library of HBO and Max exclusives, plus titles from Food Network, Cartoon Network, HGTV, and more.
While also racing toward the official holiday season with dozens of Christmas classics like “A Christmas Story” and “Elf,” you can also stream new documentaries on Albert Brooks and Little Richard, catch the premieres of new seasons of “Rap Sh!t” and “Julia,” and much more.
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month on Max, and then continue below to see the full list of everything new in November!
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While also racing toward the official holiday season with dozens of Christmas classics like “A Christmas Story” and “Elf,” you can also stream new documentaries on Albert Brooks and Little Richard, catch the premieres of new seasons of “Rap Sh!t” and “Julia,” and much more.
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- 10/31/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
What’s the top film on VOD this week? Actually, there are three different #1s on iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu. And what makes it weirder is those films don’t rank as high as #2 anywhere they don’t top.
“Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning: Part One” (Paramount), “The Equalizer 3” (Sony), and “The Exorcist: Believer” (Universal), all $19.99 are #1 at iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu respectively. To confuse things even more, three other different films rank #2 — “Barbie” (Warner Bros.), “Saw X” (Lionsgate), and “Talk to Me” (A24). That’s six different titles total ranking in the top two of the three lists. That’s unprecedented.
It’s the third week out for “Mission,” and though it clearly is getting revenue, it is not nearly the dominant force it might have been had it been released 60, not 90, days after hitting theaters. As always, without actual numbers but only rankings to analyze,...
“Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning: Part One” (Paramount), “The Equalizer 3” (Sony), and “The Exorcist: Believer” (Universal), all $19.99 are #1 at iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu respectively. To confuse things even more, three other different films rank #2 — “Barbie” (Warner Bros.), “Saw X” (Lionsgate), and “Talk to Me” (A24). That’s six different titles total ranking in the top two of the three lists. That’s unprecedented.
It’s the third week out for “Mission,” and though it clearly is getting revenue, it is not nearly the dominant force it might have been had it been released 60, not 90, days after hitting theaters. As always, without actual numbers but only rankings to analyze,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Sarah Lancashire and David Hyde Pierce in ‘Julia’ season 2 (Photograph by Sebastein Gonon/Max)
Max’s November 2023 schedule includes season two of Julia starring Sarah Lancashire as Julia Child and the return of Rap Sh!t with Aida Osman and Mia KaMillion. Bookie, a new comedy about sports gambling created by Chuck Lorre, makes its debut on November 30th with Sebastian Maniscalco starring as an LA bookie.
HBO documentaries Albert Brooks: Defending My Life and South to Black Power will stream on Max this November, along with CNN Films’ Little Richard: I Am Everything.
Series & Films Arriving On Max In November 2023:
November 1
Act of Valor (2012)
After the Thin Man (1936)
Aliens (1986)
The Ant Bully (2006)
Arthur Christmas (2011)
The Avengers (1998)
The Bachelor (1999)
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
Bells Are Ringing (1960)
Black Beauty (1994)
Boys’ Night Out (1962)
Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Brigadoon (1954)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
A Christmas Carol (1938)
Christmas Cookie Challenge, Seasons...
Max’s November 2023 schedule includes season two of Julia starring Sarah Lancashire as Julia Child and the return of Rap Sh!t with Aida Osman and Mia KaMillion. Bookie, a new comedy about sports gambling created by Chuck Lorre, makes its debut on November 30th with Sebastian Maniscalco starring as an LA bookie.
HBO documentaries Albert Brooks: Defending My Life and South to Black Power will stream on Max this November, along with CNN Films’ Little Richard: I Am Everything.
Series & Films Arriving On Max In November 2023:
November 1
Act of Valor (2012)
After the Thin Man (1936)
Aliens (1986)
The Ant Bully (2006)
Arthur Christmas (2011)
The Avengers (1998)
The Bachelor (1999)
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
Bells Are Ringing (1960)
Black Beauty (1994)
Boys’ Night Out (1962)
Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Brigadoon (1954)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
A Christmas Carol (1938)
Christmas Cookie Challenge, Seasons...
- 10/26/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Stephen Emery, a producer and film executive who worked for Gale Anne Hurd and Bill Gerber and on films featuring the likes of Clint Eastwood, Anna Kendrick, Liam Hemsworth, Aaron Eckhart and Liam Neeson, has died. He was 46.
Emery died Saturday in a Los Angeles gym after a workout, Big Swell Entertainment CEO Andy Horwitz told The Hollywood Reporter. He recently joined the production company that had launched in October.
“Everyone that had the pleasure to know Stephen Emery is heartbroken over the sudden loss of one of our own,” Horwitz said in a statement. “Stephen was much more than an invaluable producer, he was also an irreplaceable friend. His passion for film was outweighed only by his passion for life, and he lived every day like it was his last. We will miss his adventurous spirit, his loyal friendship and his genuine love for life. Rest in peace, brother.
Emery died Saturday in a Los Angeles gym after a workout, Big Swell Entertainment CEO Andy Horwitz told The Hollywood Reporter. He recently joined the production company that had launched in October.
“Everyone that had the pleasure to know Stephen Emery is heartbroken over the sudden loss of one of our own,” Horwitz said in a statement. “Stephen was much more than an invaluable producer, he was also an irreplaceable friend. His passion for film was outweighed only by his passion for life, and he lived every day like it was his last. We will miss his adventurous spirit, his loyal friendship and his genuine love for life. Rest in peace, brother.
- 10/18/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stephen Emery, a producer at Big Swell Entertainment, died unexpectedly following a workout at a Los Angeles gym on Saturday. He was 46.
A cause of death has not been determined, but Emery had survived a heart attack five years ago.
“Everyone that had the pleasure to know Stephen Emery is heartbroken over the sudden loss of one of our own,” said Big Swell founder Andy Horwitz. “Stephen was much more than an invaluable producer, he was also an irreplaceable friend.”
Prior to Big Swell, which was launched last year, Emery was Head of Film & TV at The Solution Entertainment Group from 2016 until 2022, developing, packaging, and producing a wide slate for both film and television. He co-executive produced Wheelman directed by Jeremy Rush and starring Frank Grillo for Netflix; and executive produced Killerman directed by Malik Bader and starring Liam Hemsworth; Line of Duty, directed by Steven C. Miller starring Aaron Eckhart; Honest Thief,...
A cause of death has not been determined, but Emery had survived a heart attack five years ago.
“Everyone that had the pleasure to know Stephen Emery is heartbroken over the sudden loss of one of our own,” said Big Swell founder Andy Horwitz. “Stephen was much more than an invaluable producer, he was also an irreplaceable friend.”
Prior to Big Swell, which was launched last year, Emery was Head of Film & TV at The Solution Entertainment Group from 2016 until 2022, developing, packaging, and producing a wide slate for both film and television. He co-executive produced Wheelman directed by Jeremy Rush and starring Frank Grillo for Netflix; and executive produced Killerman directed by Malik Bader and starring Liam Hemsworth; Line of Duty, directed by Steven C. Miller starring Aaron Eckhart; Honest Thief,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Stephen Emery, producer and entertainment executive, died suddenly after a workout in Redondo Beach, Calif., on Oct. 14. He was 46.
Emery was a producer at Big Swell Entertainment, a production company launched by Andy Horowitz in late 2022, and previously served as head of film and TV at The Solution Entertainment Group from 2016 until 2022. He is known for his work co-executive producing Netflix’s “Wheelman” and executive producing “Killerman,” “Line of Duty,” “Honest Thief” and the upcoming “Werewolves.”
“Everyone that had the pleasure to know Stephen Emery is heartbroken over the sudden loss of one of our own. Stephen was much more than an invaluable producer, he was also an irreplaceable friend,” Horowitz said in a statement. “His passion for film was outweighed only by his passion for life, and he lived every day like it was his last. We will miss his adventurous spirit, his loyal friendship, and his genuine love for life.
Emery was a producer at Big Swell Entertainment, a production company launched by Andy Horowitz in late 2022, and previously served as head of film and TV at The Solution Entertainment Group from 2016 until 2022. He is known for his work co-executive producing Netflix’s “Wheelman” and executive producing “Killerman,” “Line of Duty,” “Honest Thief” and the upcoming “Werewolves.”
“Everyone that had the pleasure to know Stephen Emery is heartbroken over the sudden loss of one of our own. Stephen was much more than an invaluable producer, he was also an irreplaceable friend,” Horowitz said in a statement. “His passion for film was outweighed only by his passion for life, and he lived every day like it was his last. We will miss his adventurous spirit, his loyal friendship, and his genuine love for life.
- 10/18/2023
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Looking at PVOD and Netflix charts this week reveals some significant findings.
The just-debuted “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” tops all lists in its first week of release as assumed. That comes 90 days after its release. Did theaters benefit? Not really.
Netflix has a top 10 with eight studio titles, six from Universal, including #1 “Tammy” with Melissa McCarthy. But the big news here? “Fair Play,” last week’s #1 and a $20 million Sundance acquisition for the streamer, dropped off the list after only eight days.
Both suggest a result that could influence future decisions. For “Reckoning,” the hope was that delaying its initial home release 90 days would extend its theatrical run. That didn’t happen.
In the 30 days up to its PVOD release, it grossed less than $2 million in theaters. This year, only a handful of films have had a 60 days or longer window, most at close to that time.
The just-debuted “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” tops all lists in its first week of release as assumed. That comes 90 days after its release. Did theaters benefit? Not really.
Netflix has a top 10 with eight studio titles, six from Universal, including #1 “Tammy” with Melissa McCarthy. But the big news here? “Fair Play,” last week’s #1 and a $20 million Sundance acquisition for the streamer, dropped off the list after only eight days.
Both suggest a result that could influence future decisions. For “Reckoning,” the hope was that delaying its initial home release 90 days would extend its theatrical run. That didn’t happen.
In the 30 days up to its PVOD release, it grossed less than $2 million in theaters. This year, only a handful of films have had a 60 days or longer window, most at close to that time.
- 10/16/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
“The Equalizer 3” (Sony) debuted on PVOD at $19.99 with #1 placement at both iTunes and Vudu. It’s #5 at Google Play, which seems to be lagging worse than usual; its titles haven’t changed in four days, which likely affects some rankings.
Meantime, “Fair Play,” the relationship thriller that premiered to acclaim at Sundance last January, is an immediate #1 at Netflix. The streamer paid $20 million for worldwide rights, a bargain against the production costs for other Netflix Originals.
The Denzel Washington franchise, currently #8 in theaters with $86 million domestic gross, added PVOD after 32 days. “The Nun II” (Warner Bros.), currently #7 at the box office with $81 million, arrived a week sooner at 25 days at $19.99. It is #2 at Vudu (which lists by revenue) and lags elsewhere: It’s #5 at iTunes and #10 at Google Play.
“The Nun II”Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
Also new this week, #8 at Vudu, is “After Everything”, the fifth in the...
Meantime, “Fair Play,” the relationship thriller that premiered to acclaim at Sundance last January, is an immediate #1 at Netflix. The streamer paid $20 million for worldwide rights, a bargain against the production costs for other Netflix Originals.
The Denzel Washington franchise, currently #8 in theaters with $86 million domestic gross, added PVOD after 32 days. “The Nun II” (Warner Bros.), currently #7 at the box office with $81 million, arrived a week sooner at 25 days at $19.99. It is #2 at Vudu (which lists by revenue) and lags elsewhere: It’s #5 at iTunes and #10 at Google Play.
“The Nun II”Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
Also new this week, #8 at Vudu, is “After Everything”, the fifth in the...
- 10/10/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
For an hour, Finestkind is the kind of movie they don’t make any more, and just when you’re starting to adapt to its gentle, circadian rhythms (which is about halfway through), it becomes the kind of movie they make all the time. Though it just about works, it’s a curious hybrid of emotional felladrama and gangster realism, something writer Brian Helgeland has essayed before, notably with his script for Clint Eastwood’s Mystic River. A few years back, this could have been a Malpaso production too, and it’s not hard to imagine Eastwood in the role played here by Tommy Lee Jones, an awards-friendly supporting role that gives the veteran actor his very own mini-Gran Torino.
It opens in Buzzards Bay, the port in Boston’s New Bedford area, where middle-aged sea captain Tom (Ben Foster) is making plans for a fishing trip on his company’s boat,...
It opens in Buzzards Bay, the port in Boston’s New Bedford area, where middle-aged sea captain Tom (Ben Foster) is making plans for a fishing trip on his company’s boat,...
- 9/9/2023
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
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