Certain dates in the history of cinema are etched in our minds forever. Recently, people witnessed a momentous event on July 21, 2023, with the release of Bahenheimer. Prior to that, on July 18, 2008, audiences were treated to the simultaneous releases of Mamma Mia! and The Dark Knight, which made a cinema lover’s day.
Gizmo as seen in Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai.
However, nearly four decades ago, another remarkable day occurred when Ghostbusters and Gremlins graced the theaters on the same date. Such moments in cinematic history are destined to remain iconic beyond imagination.
Gremlins and Ghostbusters Hit Theaters 40 Years Ago Today!
Gremlins and Ghostbusters continue to hold their place as iconic films since their release in theaters. They have transcended time to become timeless classics, drawing many viewers back to relive cherished memories of their childhood.
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Gizmo as seen in Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai.
However, nearly four decades ago, another remarkable day occurred when Ghostbusters and Gremlins graced the theaters on the same date. Such moments in cinematic history are destined to remain iconic beyond imagination.
Gremlins and Ghostbusters Hit Theaters 40 Years Ago Today!
Gremlins and Ghostbusters continue to hold their place as iconic films since their release in theaters. They have transcended time to become timeless classics, drawing many viewers back to relive cherished memories of their childhood.
SUGGESTED1 Hilarious Bill Murray Scene in ‘Lost in Translation’ Has a Strange Connection to...
- 6/8/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
There are very few actors like Al Pacino in the movie landscape. Memorable in every role, he has that animal magnetism to him that makes his every part unforgettable, and his performances in criminal dramas throughout the decades have largely defined the genre for years to come. Al Pacino is a giant in his own right, no doubt.
But back in the day, it was a whole different giant, arguably, an even bigger one, whose mere presence next to him was “unnerving” for Al Pacino. Who was it?
Al Pacino’s The Godfather Role Was a Risk
Francis Ford Coppola’s most iconic movie trilogy, The Godfather, saw Al Pacino play the part of Michael Corleone, the mafia boss’s son. When he was offered the gig, the young actor couldn’t believe it: he was barely a rookie at the time, only having played in a few plays before.
But back in the day, it was a whole different giant, arguably, an even bigger one, whose mere presence next to him was “unnerving” for Al Pacino. Who was it?
Al Pacino’s The Godfather Role Was a Risk
Francis Ford Coppola’s most iconic movie trilogy, The Godfather, saw Al Pacino play the part of Michael Corleone, the mafia boss’s son. When he was offered the gig, the young actor couldn’t believe it: he was barely a rookie at the time, only having played in a few plays before.
- 6/8/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Few feats in filmmaking are rarer that churning out a string of classics within the span of a few years. It's the cineaste equivalent of, I dunno, whatever sports metaphor you deem fit to slot in here. John McTiernan did it by delivering "Predator," "Die Hard," and "The Hunt for Red October" back-to-back-to-back, while Francis Ford Coppola did him one better by helming "The Godfather," "The Conversation," and "The Godfather Part II" within the span of two years before returning five years later with "Apocalypse Now." But for my money, fews runs can match that of Akira Kurosawa in the '50s, a time in which the Japanese legend gifted us with "Rashōmon," "Ikiru," "Seven Samurai," "Throne of Blood," and "The Hidden Fortress," all before the decade was over.
Now, in the latest bid to boost 2024's sagging box office with an exciting theatrical re-release, Janus Films is celebrating "Seven Samurai...
Now, in the latest bid to boost 2024's sagging box office with an exciting theatrical re-release, Janus Films is celebrating "Seven Samurai...
- 6/7/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Art print by Aleksander Walijewski for Poor Things.In the last roundup, from October, three out of the four most popular posters on my Movie Poster of the Day Instagram over the previous six months were posters for Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things (2023)—two teasers and an official-release poster, all by the great Vasilis Marmatakis—which at that time was still almost two months away from its US theatrical run. So it's no surprise that the most "liked" poster since then is also a poster for Poor Things, an art print by the young, prodigiously talented Polish artist-designer Aleksander Walijewski. What was a surprise, however, is that this poster has racked up more than 10,000 likes since early February, making it by far the most popular poster ever on my Instagram, doubling its nearest competitor (Marmatakis’s original Poor Things teaser). And, making it feel as if Movie Poster of the...
- 6/7/2024
- MUBI
Julia Roberts has donned quite a few iconic roles among the likes of Anna Scott in Notting Hill and Erin Brockovich in Erin Brockovich. And yet, none of her fan-favorite roles is still regarded as incredibly successful and popular as Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman.
But what many people don’t know is that she nearly lost that role right after scoring it.
Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Although surprising it may seem, Roberts originally bagged the role when the film was under production with a different studio and a whole other storyline.
However, within a mere three days of her getting the chance to play Ward in the iconic rom-com from 1990, the actress pretty much temporarily lost the role — that was until one producer came to the rescue: Garry Marshall.
Julia Roberts Almost Lost Pretty Woman Temporarily
Originally, Pretty Woman was named $3,000 and...
But what many people don’t know is that she nearly lost that role right after scoring it.
Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Although surprising it may seem, Roberts originally bagged the role when the film was under production with a different studio and a whole other storyline.
However, within a mere three days of her getting the chance to play Ward in the iconic rom-com from 1990, the actress pretty much temporarily lost the role — that was until one producer came to the rescue: Garry Marshall.
Julia Roberts Almost Lost Pretty Woman Temporarily
Originally, Pretty Woman was named $3,000 and...
- 6/7/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Francis Ford Coppola hit the Cannes Film Festival last month to triumphantly celebrate the completion of his epic film “Megalopolis,” which he has been working on for nearly 40 years.
The celebrations were somewhat compromised, however, by mixed reviews for the film itself, as well as a Guardian report that alleged “chaotic behavior” on the set of “Megalopolis,” including the “Godfather” director reportedly “pulling women to sit on his lap” and “trying to kiss some of the topless and scantily-clad female extras.”
New York Times film critic Manohla Dargis interviewed Coppola in Cannes, and did not hesitate to raise the topic of the accusations. Coppola responded in a “rambling fashion,” Dargis wrote in an interview published Thursday. The filmmaker responded by first mentioning his mother Italia, who he said resembled Hedy Lamarr. “My mother told me that if you make an advance toward a woman, it means you disrespect her, and...
The celebrations were somewhat compromised, however, by mixed reviews for the film itself, as well as a Guardian report that alleged “chaotic behavior” on the set of “Megalopolis,” including the “Godfather” director reportedly “pulling women to sit on his lap” and “trying to kiss some of the topless and scantily-clad female extras.”
New York Times film critic Manohla Dargis interviewed Coppola in Cannes, and did not hesitate to raise the topic of the accusations. Coppola responded in a “rambling fashion,” Dargis wrote in an interview published Thursday. The filmmaker responded by first mentioning his mother Italia, who he said resembled Hedy Lamarr. “My mother told me that if you make an advance toward a woman, it means you disrespect her, and...
- 6/6/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Francis Ford Coppola has addressed the allegations that he made advances with actresses on the set of “Megalopolis.”
In a report last month by The Guardian, multiple anonymous crew members said Coppola behaved inappropriately amid production. Now, during an hour-long interview Coppola gave to Manohla Dargis of the The New York Times during the Cannes Film Festival, the filmmaker denied the allegations in a roundabout way. In part, Coppola pointed to how he was raised and the morals he learned from his mother, Italia Coppola.
“My mother told me that if you make an advance toward a woman, it means you disrespect her, and the girls I had crushes on, I certainly didn’t disrespect them,” Coppola said.
As the New York Times wrote, “Pressed further, he added that there was a photo of one of the ‘girls’ he kissed on the cheek that had been taken by her father.
In a report last month by The Guardian, multiple anonymous crew members said Coppola behaved inappropriately amid production. Now, during an hour-long interview Coppola gave to Manohla Dargis of the The New York Times during the Cannes Film Festival, the filmmaker denied the allegations in a roundabout way. In part, Coppola pointed to how he was raised and the morals he learned from his mother, Italia Coppola.
“My mother told me that if you make an advance toward a woman, it means you disrespect her, and the girls I had crushes on, I certainly didn’t disrespect them,” Coppola said.
As the New York Times wrote, “Pressed further, he added that there was a photo of one of the ‘girls’ he kissed on the cheek that had been taken by her father.
- 6/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The late James Caan considered himself a Jewish cowboy from New York. Caan played the hot-headed son of the Corleone family, Sonny Corleone, in Francis Ford Coppola’s epic crime film The Godfather. However, Caan was alleged to be more like his angry and violent character in real life, too. Caan was accused of being abusive towards his girlfriend Sheila Marie Ryan in the 1980s.
James Caan as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures
Caan revealed in an old interview that he hated the ‘big macho slob’ image that was attached to him by the media. Interestingly, the Get Smart actor was one of the first choices of the studio to play Michael Corleone instead of Al Pacino.
James Caan Hated His ‘Big Macho Slob’ Image In The Media
James Caan as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures
During an old interview with Rolling Stone, The Godfather actor...
James Caan as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures
Caan revealed in an old interview that he hated the ‘big macho slob’ image that was attached to him by the media. Interestingly, the Get Smart actor was one of the first choices of the studio to play Michael Corleone instead of Al Pacino.
James Caan Hated His ‘Big Macho Slob’ Image In The Media
James Caan as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures
During an old interview with Rolling Stone, The Godfather actor...
- 6/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Diane Keaton, a celebrated Hollywood actress known for her remarkable talent and extensive career in the industry, has graced the screen in several hits such as Sleeper and Annie Hall. However, the first major part that earned her significant recognition came with that of Kay Adams-Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather.
Diane Keaton | Credit: Ruven Afanador via Wikimedia Commons
After starring alongside Al Pacino in the first film, she would reprise her role in the subsequent sequels. However, the actress later acknowledged that she did not expect to land the part when she went in for the auditions.
Diane Keaton Had no Expectations About Landing The Godfather Role
Diane Keaton took on the role of Kay Adams-Corleone, second wife of Michael Corleone, in The Godfather trilogy. While the actress seamlessly transformed into her character, Kay Admas has not been immune to criticism.
A still from The Godfather | Credit:...
Diane Keaton | Credit: Ruven Afanador via Wikimedia Commons
After starring alongside Al Pacino in the first film, she would reprise her role in the subsequent sequels. However, the actress later acknowledged that she did not expect to land the part when she went in for the auditions.
Diane Keaton Had no Expectations About Landing The Godfather Role
Diane Keaton took on the role of Kay Adams-Corleone, second wife of Michael Corleone, in The Godfather trilogy. While the actress seamlessly transformed into her character, Kay Admas has not been immune to criticism.
A still from The Godfather | Credit:...
- 6/6/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
In the ever-expanding Star Wars universe, there are a few actors who have successfully captivated audiences with their heroic as well as villainous characters and their journeys across galaxies far, far away. Yet, among the iconic figures and celebrated performances, there exists an underrated gem, discovered by the acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg.
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Alden Ehrenreich, the actor entrusted with the portrayal of the legendary character Han Solo, in the 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story was miraculously found by Steven Spielberg from his daughter’s friend’s bat mitzvah. However, despite impressing Spielberg and delivering iconic performances in Hollywood, Ehrenreich remained an unsung star among fans.
Alden Ehrenreich’s Anecdote of Getting Discovered by Steven Spielberg
Back in the day, aspiring actors would often stand at Hollywood hotspots, hoping to get noticed by filmmakers and producers for their big breaks. However, with the...
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Alden Ehrenreich, the actor entrusted with the portrayal of the legendary character Han Solo, in the 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story was miraculously found by Steven Spielberg from his daughter’s friend’s bat mitzvah. However, despite impressing Spielberg and delivering iconic performances in Hollywood, Ehrenreich remained an unsung star among fans.
Alden Ehrenreich’s Anecdote of Getting Discovered by Steven Spielberg
Back in the day, aspiring actors would often stand at Hollywood hotspots, hoping to get noticed by filmmakers and producers for their big breaks. However, with the...
- 6/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
James Caan is most popularly known for his scene-stealing role as Sonny Corleone in the first two Godfather films, a role that has earned him an Oscar nomination. He also earned an Emmy nomination for his incredible portrayal of famed American football player Brian Piccolo in the film Brian’s Song. The actor has played leading men in various acclaimed films in the 70s.
James Caan as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures
His other hit films include Rollerball, A Bridge Too Far, Thief, and Cinderella Liberty. The latter was a romantic drama where he starred alongside Marsha Mason. Caan was very committed to his role and knew him inside and out. However, he felt that his final line in the film was a disservice to the character and also undermined the audience’s intelligence.
James Caan Was Pissed At Mark Rydell For The ‘Loudest Line’ in Cinderella Liberty One...
James Caan as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather | Paramount Pictures
His other hit films include Rollerball, A Bridge Too Far, Thief, and Cinderella Liberty. The latter was a romantic drama where he starred alongside Marsha Mason. Caan was very committed to his role and knew him inside and out. However, he felt that his final line in the film was a disservice to the character and also undermined the audience’s intelligence.
James Caan Was Pissed At Mark Rydell For The ‘Loudest Line’ in Cinderella Liberty One...
- 6/6/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
In some cases, when actors deliver an iconic performance in a certain role, it’s hard to imagine anyone else playing the part. James Gandolfini’s performance as Tony Soprano is no different. Often considered one of the best TV shows of all time, The Sopranos still remains the best gangster drama to be put on the small screen, and a major reason behind it was the late actor’s performance.
Sylvester Stallone shared a similar viewpoint when reflecting on the show and had no hesitation taking shots at Gandolfini’s son, who played a young Tony Soprano in the 2021 prequel.
Sylvester Stallone Wasn’t a Fan of James Gandolfini’s Son Playing Tony Soprano
A still from The Sopranos | HBO
Fifteen years after The Sopranos concluded, Sylvester Stallone got the opportunity to star in his own gangster show, Tulsa King, which was a dream come true for the Rocky Star.
Sylvester Stallone shared a similar viewpoint when reflecting on the show and had no hesitation taking shots at Gandolfini’s son, who played a young Tony Soprano in the 2021 prequel.
Sylvester Stallone Wasn’t a Fan of James Gandolfini’s Son Playing Tony Soprano
A still from The Sopranos | HBO
Fifteen years after The Sopranos concluded, Sylvester Stallone got the opportunity to star in his own gangster show, Tulsa King, which was a dream come true for the Rocky Star.
- 6/4/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The lightsaber duels are arguably the most exciting aspect of the Star Wars franchise, which was first launched by George Lucas in 1977. Over the years, the methodology and tactics of the lightsaber duel have evolved, with Lucas taking a more complex and martial arts-driven approach for the prequel trilogy.
The lightsaber duel in The Phantom Menace is arguably the best in Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).
The Phantom Menace features one of the best lightsaber duels in the form of the three-way battle between Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, and Darth Maul. According to stunt coordinator Nick Gillard, much of the choreography was in line with Lucas’ new approach. Moreover, Lucas’ son, Jett Lucas, made a key contribution to the fight scene. Here is everything you need to know about Jett Lucas’ contribution to one of the best fight scenes in Star Wars.
Stunt Coordinator Nick Gillard Reveals How George Lucas’ Son Influenced the...
The lightsaber duel in The Phantom Menace is arguably the best in Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).
The Phantom Menace features one of the best lightsaber duels in the form of the three-way battle between Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, and Darth Maul. According to stunt coordinator Nick Gillard, much of the choreography was in line with Lucas’ new approach. Moreover, Lucas’ son, Jett Lucas, made a key contribution to the fight scene. Here is everything you need to know about Jett Lucas’ contribution to one of the best fight scenes in Star Wars.
Stunt Coordinator Nick Gillard Reveals How George Lucas’ Son Influenced the...
- 6/4/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Diane Keaton is a living lesson to all the female actors in the industry on how to stay relevant for more than 50 years. Keaton is definitely one of the most successful actors of all time with a glorious resume of credits to her name. The actor never got married and enjoyed her life as a single woman throughout her long illustrious career.
Diane Keaton in Annie Hall. Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Of course, Keaton was one of the most sought-after actors in the 70s, and she showed exquisite beauty and prowess in acting. She appeared in many prominent movies and worked with several directors and actors including Annie Hall, acted and directed by Woody Allen.
Several Actors Wanted To Kiss Diane Keaton In Movies
Diane Keaton and Al Pacino in The Godfather. Credit: Paramount Pictures, FilmFlex
Diane Keaton who has an Oscar win and four nominations to her credit has...
Diane Keaton in Annie Hall. Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Of course, Keaton was one of the most sought-after actors in the 70s, and she showed exquisite beauty and prowess in acting. She appeared in many prominent movies and worked with several directors and actors including Annie Hall, acted and directed by Woody Allen.
Several Actors Wanted To Kiss Diane Keaton In Movies
Diane Keaton and Al Pacino in The Godfather. Credit: Paramount Pictures, FilmFlex
Diane Keaton who has an Oscar win and four nominations to her credit has...
- 6/4/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Bringing together a legendary ensemble to translate Mario Puzo’s glorious novel to life was no cakewalk; being a part of the iconic star cast of The Godfather was perhaps even more complicated a feat to achieve. But even out of those who did get to work in Francis Ford Coppola’s crime classic, not everyone felt exhilarated about the opportunity.
Marlon Brando in The Godfather (1972) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
In fact, there was one star who felt anything but elated for the most endearing reason, though.
The Rocky Star Who Didn’t Wish to Be Cast in The Godfather
If Talia Shire could go back in time and extricate herself from the colossal blockbuster that her brother helmed, she probably would.
Shire, 78, who happens to be Francis Ford Coppola’s younger sister, was cast as Connie Corleone – the tenacious and only daughter of the formidable patriarch of the Corleone family.
Marlon Brando in The Godfather (1972) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
In fact, there was one star who felt anything but elated for the most endearing reason, though.
The Rocky Star Who Didn’t Wish to Be Cast in The Godfather
If Talia Shire could go back in time and extricate herself from the colossal blockbuster that her brother helmed, she probably would.
Shire, 78, who happens to be Francis Ford Coppola’s younger sister, was cast as Connie Corleone – the tenacious and only daughter of the formidable patriarch of the Corleone family.
- 6/4/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Richard Linklater has been known as the filmmaker known for making chill, feel-good yet thought-provoking films over the years. While his Before trilogy might have gained more traction than others, he perfectly captured the wild, fun, and coming-of-age vibes of teenagers with Dazed and Confused and its spiritual sequel Everybody Wants Some!!.
Before Sunrise remains one of Richard Linklater’s most loved films | Columbia Pictures
Linklater is also known for his experimental films that explore the human like Boyhood. The filmmaker is also a fan of films in general and filmmakers who have come before him. Martin Scorsese is definitely one of them and despite its many controversial elements, Linklater chose Goodfellas as his favorite Scorsese feature.
Richard Linklater Loves ‘Controversial’ Goodfellas And Can Quote The Whole Film Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas | Warner Bros Pictures
Richard Linklater has been a seminal filmmaker since...
Before Sunrise remains one of Richard Linklater’s most loved films | Columbia Pictures
Linklater is also known for his experimental films that explore the human like Boyhood. The filmmaker is also a fan of films in general and filmmakers who have come before him. Martin Scorsese is definitely one of them and despite its many controversial elements, Linklater chose Goodfellas as his favorite Scorsese feature.
Richard Linklater Loves ‘Controversial’ Goodfellas And Can Quote The Whole Film Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas | Warner Bros Pictures
Richard Linklater has been a seminal filmmaker since...
- 6/3/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Sydney Film Festival has added several titles to its line-up that played at Cannes last month, including award winners The Seed Of The Sacred Fig and Black Dog.
The 71st edition of the festival, which opens on Wednesday (June 5) and runs until June 16, previously announced it will close with Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, which played in Competition at Cannes and won the prize for best screenplay.
The new additions include Mohammad Rasoulof’s The Seed Of The Sacred Fig, which also played in Competition and won the jury special prize and Fipresci award, and Guan Hu’s Black Dog,...
The 71st edition of the festival, which opens on Wednesday (June 5) and runs until June 16, previously announced it will close with Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, which played in Competition at Cannes and won the prize for best screenplay.
The new additions include Mohammad Rasoulof’s The Seed Of The Sacred Fig, which also played in Competition and won the jury special prize and Fipresci award, and Guan Hu’s Black Dog,...
- 6/3/2024
- ScreenDaily
Cannes-do
The imminently upcoming Sydney Film Festival has added eight titles that premiered at Cannes to its lineup. They are: Guan Hu’s “Black Dog”; Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”; Francis Ford Coppola’s passion project “Megalopolis”; Guy Maddin, Evan and Galen Johnson’s “Rumours,” starring Australia’s Cate Blanchett; documentary “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found,” Jia Zhangke’s “Caught by the Tides”; “The Girl with the Needle”; and revenge thriller “Ghost Trail.”
Due to demand, the Sff organizers have also added additional screenings of “The Substance,” the Demi Moore-starring film already set as the festival’s closing night title. The festival runs June 5-16.
Filmmaker On The Move
Nishikawa Miwa, the Japanese director behind “The Long Excuse” (2016) and “Under the Open Sky” (2021), has been set as the mentor to the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Teens Meet Cinema, film production workshop for teenagers. Selected...
The imminently upcoming Sydney Film Festival has added eight titles that premiered at Cannes to its lineup. They are: Guan Hu’s “Black Dog”; Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”; Francis Ford Coppola’s passion project “Megalopolis”; Guy Maddin, Evan and Galen Johnson’s “Rumours,” starring Australia’s Cate Blanchett; documentary “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found,” Jia Zhangke’s “Caught by the Tides”; “The Girl with the Needle”; and revenge thriller “Ghost Trail.”
Due to demand, the Sff organizers have also added additional screenings of “The Substance,” the Demi Moore-starring film already set as the festival’s closing night title. The festival runs June 5-16.
Filmmaker On The Move
Nishikawa Miwa, the Japanese director behind “The Long Excuse” (2016) and “Under the Open Sky” (2021), has been set as the mentor to the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Teens Meet Cinema, film production workshop for teenagers. Selected...
- 6/3/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
George Lucas established himself as a blockbuster filmmaker with 1977’s Star Wars, which has had an enduring legacy in cinema. However, before undertaking the epic space opera saga, Lucas was once considering directing a war drama film focusing on the Vietnam War, which Francis Ford Coppola eventually directed.
Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now was initially developed by George Lucas (Credit: United Artists).
The 1979 war drama Apocalypse Now was initially going to be helmed by Lucas, who was involved in the project since the writing stage. Moreover, Lucas and writer John Milius had an extremely outrageous idea for the film’s production as the duo intended to shoot on actual locations where the war was still taking place. Here is everything you need to know about what could’ve been George Lucas’ Apocalypse Now.
George Lucas Almost Directed Apocalypse Now Before Creating Star Wars
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Apocalypse Now...
Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now was initially developed by George Lucas (Credit: United Artists).
The 1979 war drama Apocalypse Now was initially going to be helmed by Lucas, who was involved in the project since the writing stage. Moreover, Lucas and writer John Milius had an extremely outrageous idea for the film’s production as the duo intended to shoot on actual locations where the war was still taking place. Here is everything you need to know about what could’ve been George Lucas’ Apocalypse Now.
George Lucas Almost Directed Apocalypse Now Before Creating Star Wars
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Apocalypse Now...
- 6/2/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
When the Russo brothers were asked about the sub-par run of recent entrants in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, they had a categorical response – it was fatigue. For the past few years, the word superhero fatigue has been the buzz word. But the Russo brothers believe it to be something more, a fatigue with movies across the board. With the advent and multiplication of content, they believe that movies are beginning to lose their charm. But The Garfield Movie might have shown them the mirror.
The Garfield Movie has won everyone’s hearts
The faithful readers of Garfield comics are in love with The Garfield Movie | Credits: Sony Pictures
Featuring the likes of Chris Pratt, Nicholas Hoult, Snoop Dogg, Ving Rhames, and Hannah Waddingham, The Garfield Movie was expected to create a buzz amongst the fans. And it did. Audiences acknowledged director Mark Dindal’s genius. After all, it’s not...
The Garfield Movie has won everyone’s hearts
The faithful readers of Garfield comics are in love with The Garfield Movie | Credits: Sony Pictures
Featuring the likes of Chris Pratt, Nicholas Hoult, Snoop Dogg, Ving Rhames, and Hannah Waddingham, The Garfield Movie was expected to create a buzz amongst the fans. And it did. Audiences acknowledged director Mark Dindal’s genius. After all, it’s not...
- 6/2/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Known for portraying Sonny Corleone in The Godfather trilogy, the late actor James Cann considered himself similar to his iconic character, asserting that it has been the reason he enjoyed playing roles in Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film trilogy.
James Caan in Elf | Credit: NewLine Cinema
It could also be deemed as the reason why he did not hesitate when it came to negotiating the financial details with the legendary filmmaker upon being offered his 1979 film Apocalypse Now. The Oscar-nominated film was initially offered to Caan, as he later revealed in an interview. But he turned down the offer after failing to reach an agreement with Coppola regarding his compensation for the movie.
James Caan Turned Down Apocalypse Now Due to Financial Concerns
In a 1981 interview, James Cann highlighted the complexities that come with balancing artistic integrity and financial considerations, while reflecting on his collaboration with the acclaimed filmmaker...
James Caan in Elf | Credit: NewLine Cinema
It could also be deemed as the reason why he did not hesitate when it came to negotiating the financial details with the legendary filmmaker upon being offered his 1979 film Apocalypse Now. The Oscar-nominated film was initially offered to Caan, as he later revealed in an interview. But he turned down the offer after failing to reach an agreement with Coppola regarding his compensation for the movie.
James Caan Turned Down Apocalypse Now Due to Financial Concerns
In a 1981 interview, James Cann highlighted the complexities that come with balancing artistic integrity and financial considerations, while reflecting on his collaboration with the acclaimed filmmaker...
- 6/2/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Certain films become permanently carved as classics, those that make cinematic history, and Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather is one such masterpiece. From its unforgettable rendition of the mafia to the entrancing performances of Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, the 1972 gangster film is perhaps one of Hollywood’s greatest pride.
The Godfather (1972) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Over 50 years later, however, the long-standing debate about whether Pacino beat the game or Brando, holds just as much weight even today. And it looks like it might not get settled anytime soon.
The Pervasive Debate Stemming From The Godfather
While The Godfather may not be Francis Ford Coppola’s most treasured creation of his, it is nevertheless one of his most showstopping films ever. And thanks to the gripping character portrayals by industry titans like Al Pacino and Marlon Brando, it was worshipped by critics and fans alike (via IMDb).
There was a...
The Godfather (1972) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Over 50 years later, however, the long-standing debate about whether Pacino beat the game or Brando, holds just as much weight even today. And it looks like it might not get settled anytime soon.
The Pervasive Debate Stemming From The Godfather
While The Godfather may not be Francis Ford Coppola’s most treasured creation of his, it is nevertheless one of his most showstopping films ever. And thanks to the gripping character portrayals by industry titans like Al Pacino and Marlon Brando, it was worshipped by critics and fans alike (via IMDb).
There was a...
- 6/2/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Our beloved orange tabby Persian cat Garfield is back on the big screen after a long while with Chris Pratt voicing the character in The Garfield Movie. However, things were far from good which eventually affected the project at the global box office as it garnered negative reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Garfield in The Garfield Movie (2024) | Image via Sony Pictures
While there’s still time for the movie to head to its streaming debut, it was unable to bring the same success that Puss in Boots: The Last Wish gained after its release two years ago.
What Went Wrong With Chris Pratt’s The Garfield Movie?
Sony’s The Garfield Movie has met with an underwhelming response from audiences and critics alike, leading to it becoming a disappointing project from what it was initially intended. One of the reasons that led to that outcome is the lead voice actor himself.
Garfield in The Garfield Movie (2024) | Image via Sony Pictures
While there’s still time for the movie to head to its streaming debut, it was unable to bring the same success that Puss in Boots: The Last Wish gained after its release two years ago.
What Went Wrong With Chris Pratt’s The Garfield Movie?
Sony’s The Garfield Movie has met with an underwhelming response from audiences and critics alike, leading to it becoming a disappointing project from what it was initially intended. One of the reasons that led to that outcome is the lead voice actor himself.
- 6/1/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
After breaking into Hollywood in the 1970s, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas laid the groundwork for modern blockbuster cinema. The duo is also known for collaborating on hits like the Indiana Jones film series, which has become a cinematic icon over the years. Both have also expressed their joy in working together and their mutual admiration.
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas | Credit: Jarc12030 via Wikimedia Commons
After meeting in the late 60s, the two bonded over a shared love of cinema and respect for each other’s craft. Lucas even visited Spielberg during the pre-production of his iconic thriller Jaws. However, Spielberg’s antics and his friend’s mischievous nature could have taken a drastic turn amid an unexpected malfunction with the mechanical shark used in the movie.
George Lucas Stuck His Head in the Mechanical Shark Used in Jaws
According to the Inside Jaws podcast, filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s...
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas | Credit: Jarc12030 via Wikimedia Commons
After meeting in the late 60s, the two bonded over a shared love of cinema and respect for each other’s craft. Lucas even visited Spielberg during the pre-production of his iconic thriller Jaws. However, Spielberg’s antics and his friend’s mischievous nature could have taken a drastic turn amid an unexpected malfunction with the mechanical shark used in the movie.
George Lucas Stuck His Head in the Mechanical Shark Used in Jaws
According to the Inside Jaws podcast, filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s...
- 6/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
From The Brood to Crash and new film The Shrouds, the Canadian body horror pioneer has outraged the censors and inspired countless directors
In 2021, French film-maker Julia Ducournau won the Cannes Palme d’Or with her blistering, autoerotic magnum opus Titane. It was a richly deserved victory – a celebration of a bold new voice in cinema. Yet for longstanding fans of body horror – a genre pioneered decades earlier by the Canadian writer-director David Cronenberg – it also felt like karmic payback for the festival’s botched response to Crash, Cronenberg’s controversial 1996 masterpiece, to which Titane is heavily indebted.
During a career spanning six decades and more than 20 feature films, Cronenberg, 81, has inspired everyone from Japanese auteur Shinya Tsukamoto (Tetsuo: The Iron Man) to rising British star Rose Glass. But his brilliant Jg Ballard adaptation was denied its own Palme d’Or win thanks largely to the disdain of Cannes jury president Francis Ford Coppola.
In 2021, French film-maker Julia Ducournau won the Cannes Palme d’Or with her blistering, autoerotic magnum opus Titane. It was a richly deserved victory – a celebration of a bold new voice in cinema. Yet for longstanding fans of body horror – a genre pioneered decades earlier by the Canadian writer-director David Cronenberg – it also felt like karmic payback for the festival’s botched response to Crash, Cronenberg’s controversial 1996 masterpiece, to which Titane is heavily indebted.
During a career spanning six decades and more than 20 feature films, Cronenberg, 81, has inspired everyone from Japanese auteur Shinya Tsukamoto (Tetsuo: The Iron Man) to rising British star Rose Glass. But his brilliant Jg Ballard adaptation was denied its own Palme d’Or win thanks largely to the disdain of Cannes jury president Francis Ford Coppola.
- 6/1/2024
- by Mark Kermode
- The Guardian - Film News
Weeks after Emmy nominee Giancarlo Esposito teased that he’d be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe “sooner than you think,” Variety can confirm that he will appear in “Captain America: Brave New World,” which hits theaters next year.
Esposito revealed he’d been cast in a Marvel project during a panel at Ccxp in Brazil earlier this month. There he squashed fan speculation that he’d play Professor X in the widely expected Marvel Cinematic Universe version of “X-Men.”
“There’s something about being original. We’ve seen different versions of Professor X,” Esposito told the crowd. “Wouldn’t you like to see me play a character in a Marvel movie who is original, and new, and fresh? So, mark my words: This will happen sooner than you think.”
Esposito’s role in “Brave New World” is being kept under wraps (though it has been described as villainous). The Marvel...
Esposito revealed he’d been cast in a Marvel project during a panel at Ccxp in Brazil earlier this month. There he squashed fan speculation that he’d play Professor X in the widely expected Marvel Cinematic Universe version of “X-Men.”
“There’s something about being original. We’ve seen different versions of Professor X,” Esposito told the crowd. “Wouldn’t you like to see me play a character in a Marvel movie who is original, and new, and fresh? So, mark my words: This will happen sooner than you think.”
Esposito’s role in “Brave New World” is being kept under wraps (though it has been described as villainous). The Marvel...
- 5/31/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
When Emilia Clarke Said That The Avengers Movies Were Silly & Then Joined The MCU With Marvel’s Secret Invasion( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Emilia Clarke is not an unknown name. She became popular as Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi, aka Daenerys Targaryen. She became a household name because of the gory HBO series based on George Rr Martin’s works. She recently joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU, with Secret Invasion, but a few years before the Marvel series, the actress made a not-so-likable comment about Marvel movies, such as the Avengers films. Scroll below for more.
Clarke appeared in the leading role in the miniseries Secret Invasion. She plays Gi’ah, daughter of Talos, who works for Gravik [leader of rebel Skrulls], but things change by the end of the series. The show did not get such a good response from the fans. The critics rated it 52% on Tomatometer, and the Audience Score is 46% overall on Rotten Tomatoes.
Emilia Clarke is not an unknown name. She became popular as Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi, aka Daenerys Targaryen. She became a household name because of the gory HBO series based on George Rr Martin’s works. She recently joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU, with Secret Invasion, but a few years before the Marvel series, the actress made a not-so-likable comment about Marvel movies, such as the Avengers films. Scroll below for more.
Clarke appeared in the leading role in the miniseries Secret Invasion. She plays Gi’ah, daughter of Talos, who works for Gravik [leader of rebel Skrulls], but things change by the end of the series. The show did not get such a good response from the fans. The critics rated it 52% on Tomatometer, and the Audience Score is 46% overall on Rotten Tomatoes.
- 5/31/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Clint Eastwood retired from the Western genre with the most epic Western film in cinematic history, Unforgiven. It won the Best Picture Oscar and the Best Director Oscar for Eastwood. In his final Western outing, Eastwood deconstructed some of the outdated myths that were popular in Westerns including John Wayne films. Not only did he create the greatest Western movie, he also inspired other filmmakers in the genre with this film.
Clint Eastwood as William Munny in Unforgiven | Malpaso Productions
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan has reiterated how the 1992 film served as an influence for him to enter the Western genre. Eastwood also admired the creator’s vision in his Western dramas, even allowing to use Unforgiven‘s theme music in a Yellowstone Season 1 episode.
Clint Eastwood Deviated From The Usual Myths To Create The Greatest Western Film
Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood in a still from Unforgiven (1992) | Malpaso Productions
Clint...
Clint Eastwood as William Munny in Unforgiven | Malpaso Productions
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan has reiterated how the 1992 film served as an influence for him to enter the Western genre. Eastwood also admired the creator’s vision in his Western dramas, even allowing to use Unforgiven‘s theme music in a Yellowstone Season 1 episode.
Clint Eastwood Deviated From The Usual Myths To Create The Greatest Western Film
Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood in a still from Unforgiven (1992) | Malpaso Productions
Clint...
- 5/31/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 horror feature Bram Stoker’s Dracula, starring Gary Oldman in the titular role is filled with interesting anecdotes. Be it Keanu Reeves’ accidental marriage to Winona Ryder or the latter’s controversial comment against the director, many events prove that the BTS drama of the film was intense.
Recently, a rare BTS clip of a verbal disagreement between Gary Oldman and The Godfather director has taken the internet by storm.
Gary Oldman in Bram Stoker’s Dracula | Columbia Pictures
Bram Stoker’s Dracula is hailed as a landmark horror film. It set new standards for the genre and even went on to be the only Dracula movie to win Oscars. Despite everything that was reported to have happened on the set, Gary Oldman’s film started a spree of prestige horror films in Hollywood.
What happened between Gary Oldman and Francis Ford Coppola?
Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula...
Recently, a rare BTS clip of a verbal disagreement between Gary Oldman and The Godfather director has taken the internet by storm.
Gary Oldman in Bram Stoker’s Dracula | Columbia Pictures
Bram Stoker’s Dracula is hailed as a landmark horror film. It set new standards for the genre and even went on to be the only Dracula movie to win Oscars. Despite everything that was reported to have happened on the set, Gary Oldman’s film started a spree of prestige horror films in Hollywood.
What happened between Gary Oldman and Francis Ford Coppola?
Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula...
- 5/31/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The MCU has had its ups and downs in the last few years, but it’s still the most successful franchise ever. What started as a single movie in 2008 has grown over 16 years into the largest cinematic universe, including both live-action movies and TV shows.
Despite this success, it’s become common for famous directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies. Big names like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola have mocked them, saying superhero movies aren’t true cinema.
Five years ago, Martin Scorsese, one of the most acclaimed directors of all time, took a few shots at the genre by saying he didn’t consider superhero movies to be real cinema.
I don’t see them. I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances,...
Despite this success, it’s become common for famous directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies. Big names like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola have mocked them, saying superhero movies aren’t true cinema.
Five years ago, Martin Scorsese, one of the most acclaimed directors of all time, took a few shots at the genre by saying he didn’t consider superhero movies to be real cinema.
I don’t see them. I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
MCU has had it’s up and downs in the last couple of years, but despite that, it’s still the most successful franchise of all times. What started out as a single movie released in 2008 over the course of 16 years grew into the largest cinematic universe to date which includes both live-action movies, and TV Shows.
Despite this impressive track record, it’s become sort of a trend among high-profile directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies in general. Some of the biggest names in the industry like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola mocked the premises and the executions, lauding that superhero movies are no true cinema.
5 years, ago Martin Scorsese one of the most critically acclaimed directors of all time decided to fire a couple of shots at the genre, saying that he didn’t see them as cinema.
I don’t see them.
Despite this impressive track record, it’s become sort of a trend among high-profile directors to criticize the MCU and superhero movies in general. Some of the biggest names in the industry like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola mocked the premises and the executions, lauding that superhero movies are no true cinema.
5 years, ago Martin Scorsese one of the most critically acclaimed directors of all time decided to fire a couple of shots at the genre, saying that he didn’t see them as cinema.
I don’t see them.
- 5/31/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Nuestra tabla de Cannes sitúa a ‘Anora’, la ganadora de la Palma de Oro, en el primer puesto.
El prestigioso Festival de Cannes ha llegado a su fin, dejándonos casi dos semanas repletas de estrenos mundiales, como la esperada “Kinds of Kindness” de Lanthimos o la “Megalópolis” de Francis Ford Coppola. Ahora que la edición número 76 del Festival de Cannes ha terminado, en mundoCine queremos pararnos a reflexionar sobre qué películas han dejado mayor y menor huella en el público y la crítica con el propósito de ver qué películas tienen más posibilidades de estar en esta temporada de premios.
Para hacernos una idea más clara, hemos decidido realizar un análisis exhaustivo de los datos usando fuentes fiables como Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic y, nuestra favorita, la aplicación que todo cinéfilo tiene que tener instalada en el móvil, Letterboxd. A continuación, la siguiente tabla refleja el análisis que hemos hecho de...
El prestigioso Festival de Cannes ha llegado a su fin, dejándonos casi dos semanas repletas de estrenos mundiales, como la esperada “Kinds of Kindness” de Lanthimos o la “Megalópolis” de Francis Ford Coppola. Ahora que la edición número 76 del Festival de Cannes ha terminado, en mundoCine queremos pararnos a reflexionar sobre qué películas han dejado mayor y menor huella en el público y la crítica con el propósito de ver qué películas tienen más posibilidades de estar en esta temporada de premios.
Para hacernos una idea más clara, hemos decidido realizar un análisis exhaustivo de los datos usando fuentes fiables como Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic y, nuestra favorita, la aplicación que todo cinéfilo tiene que tener instalada en el móvil, Letterboxd. A continuación, la siguiente tabla refleja el análisis que hemos hecho de...
- 5/31/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro are two of the most prolific veteran actors currently working in Hollywood. The legends have won Oscars and have featured in multiple acclaimed films. They have also worked with legendary directors such as Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Francis Ford Coppola, and more.
De Niro and Pacino have worked together on four films to date, with the last being The Irishman. Though they first featured in the film The Godfather – Part II, they never shared the screen as their roles were set in different periods. The first time they ever shared a screen was in Michael Mann’s cult classic film Heat.
Michael Mann Brought Together Al Pacino And Robert De Niro On Screen Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in The Irishman | Credits: Tribeca Productions/Sikelia Productions/Winkler Films/Netflix
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro have been featured together in four films to date.
De Niro and Pacino have worked together on four films to date, with the last being The Irishman. Though they first featured in the film The Godfather – Part II, they never shared the screen as their roles were set in different periods. The first time they ever shared a screen was in Michael Mann’s cult classic film Heat.
Michael Mann Brought Together Al Pacino And Robert De Niro On Screen Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in The Irishman | Credits: Tribeca Productions/Sikelia Productions/Winkler Films/Netflix
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro have been featured together in four films to date.
- 5/30/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert have set up the animated comedy series “Kevin” at Amazon’s Prime Video, Variety has learned.
Plaza and Wengert are co-writers and executive producers on the series, with Wengert also serving as showrunner. Dan Murphy will also executive produce. The series is produced by animation Titmouse, Plaza and Murphy’s Evil Hag Productions, and Amazon MGM Studios.
The official logline for the series states that it is about “a life-long housecat who decides that he doesn’t want to live with people anymore. Loosely inspired by a real break-up and the cat caught in the middle, Kevin dares to ask himself, “Is there a world where I don’t do the owner thing and am just… single for the rest of my life?”
“We’re thrilled to be working with Joe and Amazon to bring this cat’s story to the screen. We can’t...
Plaza and Wengert are co-writers and executive producers on the series, with Wengert also serving as showrunner. Dan Murphy will also executive produce. The series is produced by animation Titmouse, Plaza and Murphy’s Evil Hag Productions, and Amazon MGM Studios.
The official logline for the series states that it is about “a life-long housecat who decides that he doesn’t want to live with people anymore. Loosely inspired by a real break-up and the cat caught in the middle, Kevin dares to ask himself, “Is there a world where I don’t do the owner thing and am just… single for the rest of my life?”
“We’re thrilled to be working with Joe and Amazon to bring this cat’s story to the screen. We can’t...
- 5/30/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon is making biscuits with Aubrey Plaza.
The online retailer/streamer has handed out a series order for Kevin, an animated comedy from Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert (Big Mouth).
The series revolves around a lifelong house cat who decides that he doesn’t want to live with people anymore. The comedy is loosely inspired by a real breakup and the cat caught in the middle. Titmouse will handle animation for the series.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Joe and Amazon to bring this cat’s story to the screen. We can’t wait for the world to meet Kevin!” said Plaza and Murphy in a joint statement Thursday.
Plaza and Wengert will write the series and exec produce alongside Dan Murphy, Plaza’s producing partner at Evil Hag Productions and co-writer of the children’s books The Legend of the Christmas Witch and its sequel.
Wengert, for his part,...
The online retailer/streamer has handed out a series order for Kevin, an animated comedy from Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert (Big Mouth).
The series revolves around a lifelong house cat who decides that he doesn’t want to live with people anymore. The comedy is loosely inspired by a real breakup and the cat caught in the middle. Titmouse will handle animation for the series.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Joe and Amazon to bring this cat’s story to the screen. We can’t wait for the world to meet Kevin!” said Plaza and Murphy in a joint statement Thursday.
Plaza and Wengert will write the series and exec produce alongside Dan Murphy, Plaza’s producing partner at Evil Hag Productions and co-writer of the children’s books The Legend of the Christmas Witch and its sequel.
Wengert, for his part,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A24 and IMAX will keep you cool this summer. Very cool.
The next three A24 films that will be available in the IMAX Experience for its monthly screening series are the highly-anticipated director’s cut of “Midsommar” on Thursday, June 20, Mat Whitecross’ “Oasis: Supersonic” on Tuesday, July 16, and Best Picture winner “Everything Everywhere All At Once” on Wednesday, August 28.
The A24 x IMAX Present screening series continues every month for the next year, with IMAX digitally remastering classics from A24’s premium library of more than 140 feature films. Previous remastered and launched films include Alex Garland’s “Ex Machina,” Ari Aster’s “Hereditary,” and the Safdie Brothers’ “Uncut Gems.”
Screenings will be held across more than 300 IMAX locations nationwide and select locations internationally. Tickets are available here.
A24 and IMAX also collaborated on remastering Talking Heads concert film “Stop Making Sense.” “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once,...
The next three A24 films that will be available in the IMAX Experience for its monthly screening series are the highly-anticipated director’s cut of “Midsommar” on Thursday, June 20, Mat Whitecross’ “Oasis: Supersonic” on Tuesday, July 16, and Best Picture winner “Everything Everywhere All At Once” on Wednesday, August 28.
The A24 x IMAX Present screening series continues every month for the next year, with IMAX digitally remastering classics from A24’s premium library of more than 140 feature films. Previous remastered and launched films include Alex Garland’s “Ex Machina,” Ari Aster’s “Hereditary,” and the Safdie Brothers’ “Uncut Gems.”
Screenings will be held across more than 300 IMAX locations nationwide and select locations internationally. Tickets are available here.
A24 and IMAX also collaborated on remastering Talking Heads concert film “Stop Making Sense.” “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Vincent Pastore, who recurred as Donnie “Glasses” Sisto in Season 2 of Gravesend, has been promoted to series regular for the upcoming third season. Additionally, Vincent Curatola and Talia Shire have joined the cast as series regulars for Season 3.
Set in 1986, Gravesend follows Benny, a soldier in the Colezzo crime family who is torn between the good that his devout Catholic parents taught him and the life his Mafioso cousin Charlie (Chris Tardio) showed him. Benny chooses to follow in Charlie’s footsteps and in turn, denounces his father.
In Season 2, viewers learned who was behind the hit against Benny Zerletta (series creator William DeMeo) in the church. Also, in a twist, Benny headed to Miami.
Pastore portrays Donnie Sisto, the Consigliere, who works directly under the boss Cesar Tremaldo (Chazz Palminteri), boss of the Colezzo Family.
Curatola plays Larry Sisto, the brother of Donnie (Consigliere), who is a Captain,...
Set in 1986, Gravesend follows Benny, a soldier in the Colezzo crime family who is torn between the good that his devout Catholic parents taught him and the life his Mafioso cousin Charlie (Chris Tardio) showed him. Benny chooses to follow in Charlie’s footsteps and in turn, denounces his father.
In Season 2, viewers learned who was behind the hit against Benny Zerletta (series creator William DeMeo) in the church. Also, in a twist, Benny headed to Miami.
Pastore portrays Donnie Sisto, the Consigliere, who works directly under the boss Cesar Tremaldo (Chazz Palminteri), boss of the Colezzo Family.
Curatola plays Larry Sisto, the brother of Donnie (Consigliere), who is a Captain,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Martin Scorsese is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers in Hollywood, and even at the age of 81 is churning out pieces of art. The filmmaker last helmed the crime-Western Killers of the Flower Moon, and is already gearing up for his next project. He remains one of the few individual voices still making films today.
Scorsese’s statements about cinema and the way superhero films were taking over the medium had drawn a lot of flack from fans. The director’s comparison of Marvel movies to theme parks sparked outrage as well as a popular meme template. However, even he would agree to one scene from Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel as cinema.
Beau DeMayo Exhibits Man of Steel Scene To Prove Superhero Films Can Be Cinema Martin Scorsese | Credits: Criterion Channel
Martin Scorsese has often discussed, publicly, his disdain towards the superhero genre of films, especially Marvel films.
Scorsese’s statements about cinema and the way superhero films were taking over the medium had drawn a lot of flack from fans. The director’s comparison of Marvel movies to theme parks sparked outrage as well as a popular meme template. However, even he would agree to one scene from Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel as cinema.
Beau DeMayo Exhibits Man of Steel Scene To Prove Superhero Films Can Be Cinema Martin Scorsese | Credits: Criterion Channel
Martin Scorsese has often discussed, publicly, his disdain towards the superhero genre of films, especially Marvel films.
- 5/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Elizabeth MacRae, who played girlfriends of Gomer Pyle and Festus Haggen on television and a woman who seduces Gene Hackman’s surveillance expert in The Conversation, has died. She was 88.
MacRae died Monday in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where she was raised, her family announced.
MacRae showed up as Lou-Ann Poovie on 15 episodes of the CBS comedy Gomer Pyle: Usmc during its final three seasons (1966-69). She was signed to work just one episode, “Love’s Old Sweet Song,” on the Jim Nabors starrer but impressed producers enough to stick around for more.
Earlier, she portrayed April Clomley, the girlfriend of deputy marshal Festus (Ken Curtis), on CBS’ Gunsmoke on four installments from 1962-64.
In The Conversation (1974), written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, MacRae played Meredith, who dances with Hackman’s Harry Caul in his apartment, sleeps with him and then swipes one of his audiotapes. The actress was among...
MacRae died Monday in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where she was raised, her family announced.
MacRae showed up as Lou-Ann Poovie on 15 episodes of the CBS comedy Gomer Pyle: Usmc during its final three seasons (1966-69). She was signed to work just one episode, “Love’s Old Sweet Song,” on the Jim Nabors starrer but impressed producers enough to stick around for more.
Earlier, she portrayed April Clomley, the girlfriend of deputy marshal Festus (Ken Curtis), on CBS’ Gunsmoke on four installments from 1962-64.
In The Conversation (1974), written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, MacRae played Meredith, who dances with Hackman’s Harry Caul in his apartment, sleeps with him and then swipes one of his audiotapes. The actress was among...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
No one really expected this year’s Cannes Film Festival to replicate the stellar showing of last year at the Oscars, when official selections Killers of the Flower Moon, Anatomy of a Fall, and The Zone of Interest took an unprecedented three of the 10 Best Picture nominations and a total of 20 noms and three wins among them. How many times can the French catch lightning in a bottle like that achievement? Who thought 2019 could be equaled or topped, when Parasite became the first Palme d’Or winner to take the Best Picture Oscar since Marty did it in 1955 and where Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (also an official selection that year) went on to 10 Oscar nominations and two wins?
Cannes largely had been thought too risky, too early for serious launches of potential Oscar nominees and winners, except for those hoping to land a spot in...
Cannes largely had been thought too risky, too early for serious launches of potential Oscar nominees and winners, except for those hoping to land a spot in...
- 5/28/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar-nominated producer Albert S. Ruddy, who died at the end of May 2024, was one of only nine producers to earn two or more Best Picture Academy Awards, and he won them within the longest historical interval of 32 years. Ruddy was awarded for his work on The Godfather (1972) as well as Million Dollar Baby (2004).
His experience making The Godfather became subject of the Paramount+ miniseries The Offer, in which Miles Teller portrayed Ruddy and his experience adapting Mario Puzo’s best-selling novel under Francis Ford Coppola’s direction.
Before his big-screen hits, Ruddy co-created Hogan’s Heroes, a sitcom that followed Allied prisoners in a Nazi Pow camp, with Bernie Fein.
Scroll through the photos below for a look at Ruddy’s career from The Godfather to Walker.
His experience making The Godfather became subject of the Paramount+ miniseries The Offer, in which Miles Teller portrayed Ruddy and his experience adapting Mario Puzo’s best-selling novel under Francis Ford Coppola’s direction.
Before his big-screen hits, Ruddy co-created Hogan’s Heroes, a sitcom that followed Allied prisoners in a Nazi Pow camp, with Bernie Fein.
Scroll through the photos below for a look at Ruddy’s career from The Godfather to Walker.
- 5/28/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Albert S Ruddy, the Hollywood film and television producer who earned best picture Academy Awards for both The Godfather and Million Dollar Baby, has died peacefully following a brief illness. He was 94.
Born in Montreal and raised in New York City, Ruddy began his entertainment career as creator, with Bernie Fein, of sixties TV sitcom Hogan’s Heroes. He produced features including Robert Redford drama Little Fauss And Big Halsy before being brought in by Paramount as sole producer of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, for which he won his first Oscar in 1973.
Ruddy later served as executive producer on The Offer,...
Born in Montreal and raised in New York City, Ruddy began his entertainment career as creator, with Bernie Fein, of sixties TV sitcom Hogan’s Heroes. He produced features including Robert Redford drama Little Fauss And Big Halsy before being brought in by Paramount as sole producer of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, for which he won his first Oscar in 1973.
Ruddy later served as executive producer on The Offer,...
- 5/28/2024
- ScreenDaily
The big winners out of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival suggest bright times ahead for indie and international moviegoing. Sean Baker’s “Anora” winning the Palme was a kind of apotheosis for the self-made indie filmmaker. And Neon already has the movie for U.S. distribution — the company’s fifth Palme d’Or winner in a row. Meanwhile, other Cannes winners like “Emilia Pérez” (Netflix), “All We Imagine as Light” (Sideshow/Janus), and “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” (Neon) have homes awaiting them on the other side of their journeys out of Cannes and into the world.
But in a compressed time for film sales across fiction and nonfiction titles, that means plenty of movies that premiered at Cannes are still searching for a home. And what a world where the latest film from two-time Palme d’Or winner Francis Ford Coppola is among them (“Megalopolis”). Same with David Cronenberg...
But in a compressed time for film sales across fiction and nonfiction titles, that means plenty of movies that premiered at Cannes are still searching for a home. And what a world where the latest film from two-time Palme d’Or winner Francis Ford Coppola is among them (“Megalopolis”). Same with David Cronenberg...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio and David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Hollywood is reeling from the death of Al S. Ruddy, the Oscar-winning producer of such iconic films as The Godfather and Million Dollar Baby. Ruddy passed on May 25 at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center after a brief illness. The multi-hyphenate filmmaker was 94.
“Al was truly one of the great Hollywood mavericks,” The Offer director Dexter Fletcher said in a statement. “One of the last Mohicans who created great movies which still influence and inspire to this day. From humble beginnings to the highest of Hollywood accolades. His was an incredible journey. Achieved through the sheer power of his determination, strong will, irrepressible energy and charm and a rarely matched love for the art of film.”
Fletcher’s Paramount+ miniseries The Offer chronicles the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather. It stars Miles Teller as Ruddy and immortalizes the visionary producer’s meticulous work on the 1972 classic.
For his feature debut,...
“Al was truly one of the great Hollywood mavericks,” The Offer director Dexter Fletcher said in a statement. “One of the last Mohicans who created great movies which still influence and inspire to this day. From humble beginnings to the highest of Hollywood accolades. His was an incredible journey. Achieved through the sheer power of his determination, strong will, irrepressible energy and charm and a rarely matched love for the art of film.”
Fletcher’s Paramount+ miniseries The Offer chronicles the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather. It stars Miles Teller as Ruddy and immortalizes the visionary producer’s meticulous work on the 1972 classic.
For his feature debut,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It feels like the world of cinema is really reaching newer heights by delving more into traditional roots. Francis Ford Coppola, the director known for The Godfather trilogy, recently released a film titled Megalopolis that took him 40 years to make!
Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina in Megalopolis | American Zoetrope
On the other hand, another notable director, Richard Linklater, revealed that he will be busy shooting a film for the next 17 years! With a story that spans a number of years, Linklater’s statements are truly incredible!
Richard Linklater’s Film Will Be Shot In Real-Time!
From what little information there is to know, it seems that Richard Linklater is truly on the brink of something wonderful. With movies that take years and decades to make, Linklater is all set to join veteran director Francis Ford Coppola on the list of directors who took the longest time to make a film.
Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina in Megalopolis | American Zoetrope
On the other hand, another notable director, Richard Linklater, revealed that he will be busy shooting a film for the next 17 years! With a story that spans a number of years, Linklater’s statements are truly incredible!
Richard Linklater’s Film Will Be Shot In Real-Time!
From what little information there is to know, it seems that Richard Linklater is truly on the brink of something wonderful. With movies that take years and decades to make, Linklater is all set to join veteran director Francis Ford Coppola on the list of directors who took the longest time to make a film.
- 5/28/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Al Ruddy, two-time Oscar winner for producing “The Godfather” and “Million Dollar Baby,” died May 25 at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Ruddy was also co-creator of “Hogan’s Heroes” and of “Walker, Texas Ranger.” He was 94.
After the success of sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” Ruddy went on to produce “Little Fauss and Big Halsy” and “Making It” before coming on to Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather,” which was nominated for 11 Academy Awards.
Al Pacino said in a statement, “Al Ruddy was absolutely beautiful to me the whole time on ‘The Godfather’; even when they didn’t want me, he wanted me. He gave me the gift of encouragement when I needed it most and I’ll never forget it.”
After “The Godfather,” he produced his own story treatment for “The Longest Yard.”
Ruddy went on to produce notable films including “The Cannonball Run.” Other features he produced included “Matilda,” “Coonskin,...
After the success of sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” Ruddy went on to produce “Little Fauss and Big Halsy” and “Making It” before coming on to Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather,” which was nominated for 11 Academy Awards.
Al Pacino said in a statement, “Al Ruddy was absolutely beautiful to me the whole time on ‘The Godfather’; even when they didn’t want me, he wanted me. He gave me the gift of encouragement when I needed it most and I’ll never forget it.”
After “The Godfather,” he produced his own story treatment for “The Longest Yard.”
Ruddy went on to produce notable films including “The Cannonball Run.” Other features he produced included “Matilda,” “Coonskin,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Al Ruddy, who co-created the famed CBS sitcom Hogan’s Heroes, then captured Academy Awards for producing the best picture winners The Godfather and Million Dollar Baby, has died. He was 94.
Ruddy, also credited as one of the creators of the long-running CBS police drama Walker, Texas Ranger, died Saturday following a brief illness at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, a publicist announced.
On the heels of The Godfather (1972), Ruddy produced another box-office hit with the original The Longest Yard (1974), the prison-set football movie that starred Burt Reynolds. The pair then reteamed for the action road films The Cannonball Run (1981) and its 1984 sequel, both directed by stuntman-turned-helmer Hal Needham.
The personable Ruddy also produced such films as Bad Girls (1994), the first Western with all female leads (Madeleine Stowe, Mary Stuart Masterson, Andie MacDowell and Drew Barrymore); the baseball comedy The Scout (1994), starring Albert Brooks and Brendan Fraser; and Matilda (1978), a comedy...
Ruddy, also credited as one of the creators of the long-running CBS police drama Walker, Texas Ranger, died Saturday following a brief illness at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, a publicist announced.
On the heels of The Godfather (1972), Ruddy produced another box-office hit with the original The Longest Yard (1974), the prison-set football movie that starred Burt Reynolds. The pair then reteamed for the action road films The Cannonball Run (1981) and its 1984 sequel, both directed by stuntman-turned-helmer Hal Needham.
The personable Ruddy also produced such films as Bad Girls (1994), the first Western with all female leads (Madeleine Stowe, Mary Stuart Masterson, Andie MacDowell and Drew Barrymore); the baseball comedy The Scout (1994), starring Albert Brooks and Brendan Fraser; and Matilda (1978), a comedy...
- 5/28/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
George Lucas defends Marvel as cinema and says Scorsese “has kind of changed his mind” on his stance
George Lucas is part of the 70s class of filmmakers who reshaped movies. Lucas and his peers — Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola — have been back in the spotlight as of late. While Scorsese and Coppola have resided on the less commercial side of films for the majority of their legacy, they have also been the ones who have famously come out against the long-running popular genre of comic book superhero movies in recent years. Scorsese would not completely count out the entertainment of Marvel films, but the Killers of the Flower Moon director would make his statement that Marvel isn’t cinema. Coppola, however, would be less diplomatic about the matter and not only agree with Scorsese’s statement but also refer to them as “despicable.”
This year, at the Cannes Film Festival, George Lucas would be honored with a Palm d’Or for his contribution to...
This year, at the Cannes Film Festival, George Lucas would be honored with a Palm d’Or for his contribution to...
- 5/28/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Actor Val Kilmer is known for his roles in iconic films such as Batman Forever and The Doors, which made him a household name. Kilmer’s career saw exponential heights during the late 80s and early 90s with his popularity bolstered by his performance as Iceman, a rival to Tom Cruise’s Maverick, in 1986’s Top Gun.
Val Kilmer’s filmography includes the iconic 1986 military action film Top Gun (Credit: Paramount Pictures).
During an interview, Kilmer opened up about his lengthy career and reflected on some of his most career-defining roles. At the time, Kilmer credited one iconic crime-drama film with putting him above the rest of his peers in Hollywood over Top Gun. Here is why Val Kilmer feels 1995’s Heat was one of the most important films in his career.
Val Kilmer Credits Heat With Giving Him an Edge Over His Hollywood Peers
Val Kilmer rose to prominence...
Val Kilmer’s filmography includes the iconic 1986 military action film Top Gun (Credit: Paramount Pictures).
During an interview, Kilmer opened up about his lengthy career and reflected on some of his most career-defining roles. At the time, Kilmer credited one iconic crime-drama film with putting him above the rest of his peers in Hollywood over Top Gun. Here is why Val Kilmer feels 1995’s Heat was one of the most important films in his career.
Val Kilmer Credits Heat With Giving Him an Edge Over His Hollywood Peers
Val Kilmer rose to prominence...
- 5/28/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Entre ellas, ‘Anora’, ‘The Substance’ y ‘Emilia Pérez’, que ya tienen asegurada su llegada a España.
Concluida la 77 edición del Festival de Cannes, desde mundoCine os traemos las películas más comentadas y aclamadas de la sección oficial a competición de Cannes 2024 , además de deciros si tienen o no distribución en España.
10. All We Imagine as Light (Payal Kapadia)
¿De qué trata? La rutina de la enfermera Prabha se ve trastocada cuando recibe un regalo inesperado de su marido, del que se ha separado. Su compañera de piso y más joven que ella, Anu, trata de encontrar en vano un lugar en la ciudad para intimar con su novio. Un viaje a una ciudad costera les permite encontrar un espacio para que sus deseos se manifiesten.
Premio: Gran Premio del Jurado.
¿Tiene distribución en España? Sí. Distribuye Atalante Films.
9. Bird (Andrea Arnold)
¿De qué trata? En su pequeña y destartalada casa del norte de Kent,...
Concluida la 77 edición del Festival de Cannes, desde mundoCine os traemos las películas más comentadas y aclamadas de la sección oficial a competición de Cannes 2024 , además de deciros si tienen o no distribución en España.
10. All We Imagine as Light (Payal Kapadia)
¿De qué trata? La rutina de la enfermera Prabha se ve trastocada cuando recibe un regalo inesperado de su marido, del que se ha separado. Su compañera de piso y más joven que ella, Anu, trata de encontrar en vano un lugar en la ciudad para intimar con su novio. Un viaje a una ciudad costera les permite encontrar un espacio para que sus deseos se manifiesten.
Premio: Gran Premio del Jurado.
¿Tiene distribución en España? Sí. Distribuye Atalante Films.
9. Bird (Andrea Arnold)
¿De qué trata? En su pequeña y destartalada casa del norte de Kent,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
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