“Because of the cast,” James Mangold told Vulture, “I think Miramax saw the potential in the movie. [‘Cop Land’] as high as that, but the scores were more like scores for an art film. He was cast so aggressively that he now had to perform in a way that justifies the cast.” “Cop Land” is … Read More “Cop Land’s Casting Didn’t Go as James Mangold Hoped” »
Because the movie is legally well-written and clever, it makes sense that Allen would change his mind once he actually read the script. But for the “Carrie” and “Blowout” actress, this change of mind wasn’t just about the quality of the movie, it was also about what the character of Anne meant to her. Allen … Read More “Nancy Allen Thought Robocop Would Be Scary After Reading The Headline” »
Before everyone gets excited deep fake and anti-aging technology, Cary Fukunaga and the cast of “True Detective” had to rely on good old makeup and acting in a way that, you know, represents the passage of time. And no one has faced this challenge more than Matthew McConaughey, who has gone from a nihilistic young … Read More “Rustin Cohle’s Acts in True Detective Came Only From Matthew McConaughey” »
Hedwig Robinson (John Cameron Mitchell) is the lead singer of the rock band Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Hedwig is furious that her ex-girlfriend Tommy Gnosis (Michael Pitt) is playing her songs and becoming a big star. Both a copyright lawsuit and Tommy himself: Angry Inch’s small-scale venues are located in cities where Tommy plays … Read More “Hedwig And The Angry Inch End Revealed: The Origin of Love” »
Everyone wants to kill each other in “John Wick: Chapter 4,” a movie built around three massive action sequences that change the scope, scope, enemies, weapons and environments so fast that it feels impossible to get bored. As you’d expect, there’s a deep pleasure watching Keanu Reeves share the screen with Hong Kong action superstar … Read More “The Greatest Modern Action Series Exceeds Itself [SXSW 2023]” »
In the film, veteran biologist Blair (A. Wilford Brimley) and doctor Copper (Richard Dysart) take a limited look at the mechanics of the Thing. “What we’re talking about here is an organism that mimics other life forms and mimics them perfectly,” says Blair. Each attacks, absorbs, and shapes itself as a carbon copy of its … Read More “Kurt Russell Couldn’t Stop Asking John Carpenter A Question About This Thing” »
Cindy Williams first started with small roles in TV series like “Room 222” and “Love, American Style” but her breakthrough role came as Laure Henderson in George Lucas’ coming-of-age drama. “American Graffiti.” Her performance earned her a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and she starred alongside future “Happy Days” lead actor … Read More “Cindy Williams, Laverne and Shirley Star Die at 75” »
Per A 2016 article from UproxxDavid Spade knew that the final decision on whether he was the “Black Sheep” was for the chase. not very dynamic (but funny) duo It was done, he had it. If he liked the script and was willing to do the project, Spade could have negotiated a much higher rate … Read More “Chris Farley Was Offered A Big Payday To Star In The Cable Guy” »
U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson ruled Despite Universal’s lawyers’ claim that the trailers are “artistic, compelling work” like the movies and are protected as “non-commercial speech” under the First Amendment, they are in favor of plaintiff’s claims that the trailer falls within the scope of false advertising laws. The jury disagreed, stating that although there … Read More “New Ruling Declares Studios Potentially Responsible for ‘Deceptive’ Movie Trailers” »
It’s one thing to struggle with the wind and rough terrain in an unfamiliar area. On the set of “The Wonder” blow he also had to contend with another unstable element: sheep. “Late Night” host told Seth Meyers about an embarrassing encounter with sheep: “When I was working outside, we would shoot in these little … Read More “Florence Pugh Fights the Elements (And Animals) on Wonder Set” »