For decades, John Hughes wrote, directed, and produced films that warmed our hearts and had us laughing until we cried. He was a master storyteller who could grasp the persona of the everyday person - something that many filmmakers cannot achieve. Although Hughes only directed eight films in total, he wrote far more screenplays that have become staples in many film collections. He had a unique comedic style that both adults and children can enjoy....
EGOT holder Mike Nichols is the stage and film director responsible for cinematic masterpieces like The Graduate and Silkwood. With his unique style of filmmaking, specifically his camera shots through objects, Nichols carved a name for himself in the film industry. Working across a variety of genres, Nichols seemed to rise to every challenge. After his Broadway directing debut of Barefoot in the Park in 1963, Nichols continued to crank out hit after hit on the stage, eventually earning a Tony for Direction on Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman....
September is shaping up to be a major month for Disney+. While Disney+ Day is normally held in November to celebrate the launch of Disney+, this year the event has been moved up to September 8th to lead into the D23 Expo being held in Anaheim, California. There, the studio will showcase their plans for the coming years in film, television, and theme park attractions, including the 100th anniversary of the company in 2023....
Sylvester Stallone’s journey from his early years to the present is truly one of hard work and determination. Early in his career, the actor struggled to get roles, with little to no success: most productions cast him as an uncredited extra. His first starring role was in the 1970 adult film The Party at Kitty and Stud’s, which he decided to take on due to the fact that he was homeless at the time after being evicted from his apartment....
Spider-Man has been long-running movie franchise, beginning with Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man in 2002 and lasting until the recently released MCU movie Spider-Man: No Way Home. And it’s far from ending: there are already rumors of Spider-Man 4 releasing in 2024, which means it’ll only be a matter of time before the film’s cast, crew, and other details come to light. So far, we’ve had Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland as our big-screen Spider-Men in live action....
You will soon have your chance to own a piece of television history with screen-used props from Better Call Saul set to hit the auction block. On Aug. 15, Better Call Saul will air its series finale, bringing an end to the story that first began in its parent series Breaking Bad. With the franchise coming to its end, the powers that be are auctioning off many of the show’s most notable props, from a bell used by Hector Salamanca (Mark Margolis) to the World’s 2nd Greatest Lawyer mug given to Jimmy (Bob Odenkirk) by Kim (Rhea Seehorn)....
This episode of The Bionic Woman was all about self-realization. Jamie is put through her paces training with Jae and Antonio, both of whom are pushing her to be more than her programming. At the same time, Sarah Corvus has realized that she’s dying. Her bionics aren’t interfacing properly with her body, and according to Anthros, Jamie’s bionics may be the key to saving Sarah’s life. Jamie also gets another unpleasant piece of news - it turns out that Jonas and the Berkut group can see through her bionic eye, and also have the ability to monitor her via GPS....
The talented young actor talks about his breakthrough performance, the film and working with this diverse castBostin Christopher. Watch out for that name folks. When I interviewed Tony Krantz, the director of this new horror-comedy, Otis, he said that Kevin Pollack referred to him as an “extraordinary actor” who “is going to go places,” after just the first day of filming. That’s a pretty high-powered referral, folks, and after seeing this marvelous film myself, I certainly would agree with Pollack....
Weekend Box Office: Paul Blart: Mall Cop $33.8 million Gran Torino $22.2 million My Bloody Valentine 3-D $21.9 million Notorious $21.5 million Hotel for Dogs $17.7 million Bride Wars $11.7 million The Unborn $9.8 million Defiance $9.2 million Marley & Me $6.3 million Slumdog Millionaire $5.9 million With five brand new movies in contention for that coveted number one spot on the weekend box office charts, its was Kevin James’ latest comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop that conquered all....
TrailerAddict has just posted the first trailer for the upcoming Dreamworks Animation 3-D film, Monsters vs. Aliens, which is set for release on March 27, 2009. This will be the first film released to utilize the Ultimate 3D format. Click below to check out this new trailer for yourself. When California girl Susan Murphy is unexpectedly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches tall and is instantly labeled a “monster” named Ginormica....
Veteran filmmaker Bruce Beresford will develop and direct Taliesin, about fabled American architect Frank Lloyd Wright written by Nicholas Meyer. The title refers to the architect’s former home and studio in rural Spring Green, Wis., where the key events in the film take place. The rambling hillside compound, considered a masterpiece of Prairie-style architecture, was the focus of scandal as Frank Lloyd Wright built it for himself and his married mistress Martha “Mamah” Cheney....
Many Marvel fans are currently enjoying the light-hearted fun of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, but there are others who just want Endgame-level MCU projects and nothing else. The latest She-Hulk moment to be ridiculed online in memes and social media posts is episode 3’s credits scene which saw Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk twerking with guest star Megan Thee Stallion. While the scene was just another throwaway comedy moment that are part of She-Hulk’s purpose, many have seemed to act as those this scene is the entire content of Phase 4 rather than just a fun shot....
Captain America has been an American pop culture icon since 1941, when he was introduced in Captain America Comics #1 from then Timely Comics. It was Joe Simon who conceived the character and the brilliant artwork of Jack Kirby that brought him to life. Before joining the adventures of The Avengers in the ’60s, Cap was a lauded fighter of the Axis powers throughout World War II and Russia into the ’50s....
We have an exclusive clip from the upcoming home video release Carjacked, which debuts on Blu-ray and DVD November 22. Click on the video player below for a scene where Maria Bello tries to call for help while Stephen Dorff waits outside with her son. Two-time Golden Globe nominee Maria Bello of Prime Suspect stars as Lorraine, a stressed out single mom harassed by an abusive ex-husband and struggling to raise her 8-year-old son....
CBS has just announced that they have picked up two drama pilots NY-LON from ABC studios and Mythological X from 20th Century Fox. According to Variety, the network has also picked up the drama presentation Can Openers from Sony Pictures TV and screenwriter Elle Johnson. NY-LON is based on a six-episode U.K. series that aired on Channel 4 in fall 2004. The drama centers on a man and a woman who attempt an extremely long-distance romance (between New York and London) after a chance meeting in London....
Chicago is a city defined by deep-dish pizza, Al Capone-like mobsters, and one giant stainless steel bean. With its beautiful architecture and a history that dates back centuries, Chicago is one of the best places to watch your creative ideas come to life. In fact, the city has lent itself to many different aspects of pop culture, most notably that of television and film. Many films use this classic American city as a backdrop; Chicago’s landscape and rich diversity has helped many productions to elevate the plot at hand and provide a setting that has elements of both urban and suburban lifestyles....
The 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival just wrapped up on June 28 and the Independent Film Alliance has announced the award-winners at this year’s festival. Take a look at the full list of award winners below. Target Filmmaker Award (for Best Narrative Feature) Winner: Wah Do Dem (What They Do) written and directed by Sam Fleischner & Ben Chace Producers: Sam Fleischner, Katina Hubbard, Ben Chace, Martha Lapham, Henry Kasdon...
Having a good TV show to binge on is a blessing, and with the boom of various streaming platforms, these little daily gifts are quite easy to find. In the current climate of content creation, there’s something for everyone. What in the past seemed like a bankruptcy of content, now has taken the shape of a tsunami that has managed to seep its way into most of our electronic devices....
Before they made it in Hollywood, many filmmakers got their start directing music videos. While directing a music video is not necessarily the same as directing a film, there has always been a transferable skill set. Both media are obviously about using imagery and sound to evoke emotion. Throughout the years, directing music videos has often sharpened filmmakers’ skills before they tackled larger and more expensive projects. Some of the most popular music videos in history were directed by prominent film directors....
Former child star Aaron Carter has sadly passed away. TMZ reports that the singer and rapper, who has also appeared in movies and reality TV shows like Dancing with the Stars, was found dead in the bathtub of his Lancaster, California home at around 11 a.m. on Saturday. Carter reportedly drowned, and while detectives are currently investigating, there’s no indication at this time that foul play is a factor. Far too young, Carter was just 34 years old....
