Matt Damon was initially offered the role of Dicky Eklund in the 2010 film The Fighter. Damon revealed that while he found the subject interesting, the script was not great at the time. After David O. Russell joined the biographical sports drama, he rewrote the script. Christian Bale was cast in the role of Mark Wahlberg’s character’s brother, replacing Damon.
Matt Damon and Christian Bale in Ford v Ferrari | Chernin Entertainment
The Martian actor has no regrets about losing the role since Bale was phenomenal in the film. He even went on to win the Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Academy Awards next year. Damon joked that Bale owed his career post-2009 to him.
Matt Damon Passed On The Fighter Role, Which Won Christian Bale His Oscar Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in a still from The Fighter | Paramount Pictures
Matt Damon and Christian Bale were...
Matt Damon and Christian Bale in Ford v Ferrari | Chernin Entertainment
The Martian actor has no regrets about losing the role since Bale was phenomenal in the film. He even went on to win the Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Academy Awards next year. Damon joked that Bale owed his career post-2009 to him.
Matt Damon Passed On The Fighter Role, Which Won Christian Bale His Oscar Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in a still from The Fighter | Paramount Pictures
Matt Damon and Christian Bale were...
- 5/23/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Matt Damon would somewhat reunite with his Good Will Hunting and Ocean’s series co-star Casey Affleck in Oppenheimer. However, they would not share a scene together in Christopher Nolan’s historical epic. The two are set to star in an action-comedy-heist movie that brings them back to their native Boston in The Instigators. The heist film is co-written by Affleck, but will be directed by the Road House remake‘s Doug Liman. Affleck says, “The inspiration for this was definitely Midnight Run and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” He also stated that he’s always “wanted to do a buddy action comedy.”
Entertainment Weekly has the first look at The Instigators, which features images with the co-leads and their co-star Hong Chau, who recently worked with Damon in the critically and audience-panned Downsizing. The plot, according to EW says, “Damon costars as Rory, a desperate father who reluctantly...
Entertainment Weekly has the first look at The Instigators, which features images with the co-leads and their co-star Hong Chau, who recently worked with Damon in the critically and audience-panned Downsizing. The plot, according to EW says, “Damon costars as Rory, a desperate father who reluctantly...
- 4/29/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Rising to fame from his starring role in The Tudors, Henry Cavill gradually turned into a Hollywood staple. Thereafter, from big-budget superhero movies like Man of Steel to appearing in iconic franchises like Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible, Cavill gained prominence in the entertainment industry.
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel
However, there was a time when the actor struggled in Hollywood, despite his good looks and prolific acting skills. Rumored to run for James Bond, Batman, and even Twilight, Henry Cavill lost out on many renowned roles during his initial years. Although the actor was eventually launched into the A-List by Dceu, let’s check out Cavill’s filmography and note down 5 of his worst movies.
1. The Cold Light of Day
Given his handsome appearance and muscular form, Henry Cavill is often considered best suited for action movies. But it was undoubtedly difficult for the actor to...
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel
However, there was a time when the actor struggled in Hollywood, despite his good looks and prolific acting skills. Rumored to run for James Bond, Batman, and even Twilight, Henry Cavill lost out on many renowned roles during his initial years. Although the actor was eventually launched into the A-List by Dceu, let’s check out Cavill’s filmography and note down 5 of his worst movies.
1. The Cold Light of Day
Given his handsome appearance and muscular form, Henry Cavill is often considered best suited for action movies. But it was undoubtedly difficult for the actor to...
- 3/20/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The Infinity Saga’s primary villain Thanos brilliantly created a hellish and apocalyptic scenario with every power at his disposal, which made him a worthy Avengers villain. Played by Josh Brolin, Thanos created an impressive mark in the Infinity Saga.
Jeremy Renner in Avengers: Endgame
However, all fans were not ready to digest the chaos he created in the Universe or inside the circle of MCU’s elite superhero group, the Avengers. Thanos is the reason for the untimely demise of several Avengers, including fan-favorite Iron Man a.k.a Tony Stark. The Avengers star Jeremy Renner felt bad for the Thanos actor for the hatred he received from several fans.
Jeremy Renner Felt Sorry for Thanos Actor Josh Brolin
Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye
Jeremy Renner, who played Clint Barton a.k.a Hawkeye in MCU since the original Avengers movie, felt sorry for the Thanos actor Josh Brolin for...
Jeremy Renner in Avengers: Endgame
However, all fans were not ready to digest the chaos he created in the Universe or inside the circle of MCU’s elite superhero group, the Avengers. Thanos is the reason for the untimely demise of several Avengers, including fan-favorite Iron Man a.k.a Tony Stark. The Avengers star Jeremy Renner felt bad for the Thanos actor for the hatred he received from several fans.
Jeremy Renner Felt Sorry for Thanos Actor Josh Brolin
Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye
Jeremy Renner, who played Clint Barton a.k.a Hawkeye in MCU since the original Avengers movie, felt sorry for the Thanos actor Josh Brolin for...
- 3/8/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Ever since its debut in 1969, Scooby-Doo has become one of the most treasured cartoons ever. From its unique narrative to iconic storylines, the cartoon show has spanned several episodes, series, movies, toys, games, and many more, with its characters and mythos a permanent part of popular culture.
The Scooby-Doo Gang
Even though there are several cartoons and animated series that enjoy similar popularity, what makes the adventures of Scooby-Doo and his friends is the countless crossovers they have had. From The Dark Knight to the Justice League and even Jensen Ackles’s Supernatural, the characters have had many memorable crossovers. But perhaps the best one was when they collaborated with WWE starring John Cena for an epic WrestleMania mystery.
When John Cena Saved The Scooby-Doo Gang! A still from Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery
Scooby-Doo characters have had many epic adventures together, from being trapped in a computer game to traveling to a zombie island.
The Scooby-Doo Gang
Even though there are several cartoons and animated series that enjoy similar popularity, what makes the adventures of Scooby-Doo and his friends is the countless crossovers they have had. From The Dark Knight to the Justice League and even Jensen Ackles’s Supernatural, the characters have had many memorable crossovers. But perhaps the best one was when they collaborated with WWE starring John Cena for an epic WrestleMania mystery.
When John Cena Saved The Scooby-Doo Gang! A still from Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery
Scooby-Doo characters have had many epic adventures together, from being trapped in a computer game to traveling to a zombie island.
- 3/7/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner is game and ready to reprise his role as Aaron Cross in The Bourne Legacy sequel if it ever gets the green light. The movie was notoriously known for underperforming at the box office, and it also did not help that reviews from fans and critics were less-than-stellar.
Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy
Matt Damon, who starred in the original trilogy, chose not to reprise his role as the titular character in 2012’s The Bourne Legacy for the reason that director Paul Greengrass was not at the helm.
Suggested“They can try to stake me out”: Why Matt Damon is Paparazzi’s Worst Nightmare Unlike Bff Ben Affleck
Jeremy Renner Wants To Make Another Bourne Legacy Movie
During his interview with Collider, actor Jeremy Renner shared what he loved about filming for The Bourne Legacy. Apart from the complexity of his character and the...
Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy
Matt Damon, who starred in the original trilogy, chose not to reprise his role as the titular character in 2012’s The Bourne Legacy for the reason that director Paul Greengrass was not at the helm.
Suggested“They can try to stake me out”: Why Matt Damon is Paparazzi’s Worst Nightmare Unlike Bff Ben Affleck
Jeremy Renner Wants To Make Another Bourne Legacy Movie
During his interview with Collider, actor Jeremy Renner shared what he loved about filming for The Bourne Legacy. Apart from the complexity of his character and the...
- 3/3/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Gear up for an action-packed episode of “Hollywood Weapons” with Season 6, Episode 4, titled “The Schappert Identity.” Set to air at 7:00 Pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, on Outd, this installment promises an exciting exploration of iconic moments from the Jason Bourne film series.
In “The Schappert Identity,” Terry, the host, taps into his inner Jason Bourne, bringing the beloved cinematic character to life. Viewers can anticipate thrilling recreations and expert analyses as Terry delves into the practicality and realism behind some of the most memorable scenes from the Bourne series.
Don’t miss the action on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 7:00 Pm, as “Hollywood Weapons” takes on the challenge of decoding the stunts and tactics that make Jason Bourne an unforgettable character in “The Schappert Identity,” only on Outd.
Release Date & Time: 7:00 Pm Wednesday 6 March 2024 on Outd
Hollywood Weapons The Schappert Identity Cast – Season 6 Episode 4 Main Cast...
In “The Schappert Identity,” Terry, the host, taps into his inner Jason Bourne, bringing the beloved cinematic character to life. Viewers can anticipate thrilling recreations and expert analyses as Terry delves into the practicality and realism behind some of the most memorable scenes from the Bourne series.
Don’t miss the action on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 7:00 Pm, as “Hollywood Weapons” takes on the challenge of decoding the stunts and tactics that make Jason Bourne an unforgettable character in “The Schappert Identity,” only on Outd.
Release Date & Time: 7:00 Pm Wednesday 6 March 2024 on Outd
Hollywood Weapons The Schappert Identity Cast – Season 6 Episode 4 Main Cast...
- 2/28/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Exclusive: The WGA East is honoring Tony Gilroy at the upcoming Writers Guild Awards with the Ian McLellan Hunter Award for Career Achievement.
With the award, which was established in 1992, the Andor creator will be following in the footsteps of his father Frank D. Gilroy, who was honored with the Hunter Award in 2011.
“Tony embodies the best of what it means to be a Writers Guild member. He is an extraordinary talent who has written some of the most thought-provoking and exciting screenplays of the last 30 years,” Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, President of the Writers Guild of America East, said in a statement. “He is also a staunch union ally, one of our most trusted voices when it comes to advocating for writers’ rights, and he gave one of the best damn speeches on the picket lines last summer. We all wish we were Tony, but short of that we are...
With the award, which was established in 1992, the Andor creator will be following in the footsteps of his father Frank D. Gilroy, who was honored with the Hunter Award in 2011.
“Tony embodies the best of what it means to be a Writers Guild member. He is an extraordinary talent who has written some of the most thought-provoking and exciting screenplays of the last 30 years,” Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, President of the Writers Guild of America East, said in a statement. “He is also a staunch union ally, one of our most trusted voices when it comes to advocating for writers’ rights, and he gave one of the best damn speeches on the picket lines last summer. We all wish we were Tony, but short of that we are...
- 2/27/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Matt Damon is Hollywood’s nice guy yet the actor is absolutely incredible when it comes to action movies. Starring in one of the most popular action franchises of all time, the Bourne movie series, the actor’s portrayal of an action hero is as good as it can get.
Matt Damon (on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert)
A tale of resilience and fragility, Damon’s portrayal of the enigmatic spy, especially in the last movie Jason Bourne, has made him a cinematic legend. Yet the movie turned out to be his personal hell, even more so since the last Bourne entry starring Marvel star Jeremy Renner nearly killed the entire $1.6 billion franchise, making it all the more difficult for the then 45-year ord actor.
How Jason Bourne Became Matt Damon’s Personal Hell
Matt Damon in and as Jason Bourne
Matt Damon is now in his 50s yet...
Matt Damon (on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert)
A tale of resilience and fragility, Damon’s portrayal of the enigmatic spy, especially in the last movie Jason Bourne, has made him a cinematic legend. Yet the movie turned out to be his personal hell, even more so since the last Bourne entry starring Marvel star Jeremy Renner nearly killed the entire $1.6 billion franchise, making it all the more difficult for the then 45-year ord actor.
How Jason Bourne Became Matt Damon’s Personal Hell
Matt Damon in and as Jason Bourne
Matt Damon is now in his 50s yet...
- 2/24/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The Dunkin’ Super Bowl Lviii commercial starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Tom Brady as part of an ultimate boyband dubbed ‘The DunKings’ became the talk of the town after its airing during the big game.
The ad sees the Argo alum and his newly-formed supergroup storm into Jennifer Lopez’s studio donning pink and orange tracksuits. They bust into some sick moves, and show off their musical chops with an original pop track, albeit to Matt Damon’s reluctance, who appeared to be second-guessing everything that led up to this moment.
Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’ Spot aired during Super Bowl Lviii
More comedic sequences ensue, but at the very end, we see Affleck and Damon walk side-by-side out of the studio as the latter says, “Remember how I said I would do anything for you? This is anything.” Turns out, this moment wasn’t even scripted!
The Elysium alum did,...
The ad sees the Argo alum and his newly-formed supergroup storm into Jennifer Lopez’s studio donning pink and orange tracksuits. They bust into some sick moves, and show off their musical chops with an original pop track, albeit to Matt Damon’s reluctance, who appeared to be second-guessing everything that led up to this moment.
Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’ Spot aired during Super Bowl Lviii
More comedic sequences ensue, but at the very end, we see Affleck and Damon walk side-by-side out of the studio as the latter says, “Remember how I said I would do anything for you? This is anything.” Turns out, this moment wasn’t even scripted!
The Elysium alum did,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Debdipta Bhattacharya
- FandomWire
The name’s Bourne, Jason Bourne, and his most famous portrayer, Matt Damon is extremely “anxious” about the sixth installment of the franchise — and he might not even be in it!
While Matt Damon doesn’t have much to offer in terms of what the next Bourne script may look like, he did note that its planned director Edward Berger “had an idea.” He added, “I would love to work with him! So he’s working on it, so I’m looking, I’m as anxious as you are to see if this thing – I hope it’s great, and that we can do it.” It should be noted that Matt Damon is not formally attached to return as Jason Bourne for any further entries in the action franchise, although his level of excitement does show he would be down to play the character for a fourth time. He might...
While Matt Damon doesn’t have much to offer in terms of what the next Bourne script may look like, he did note that its planned director Edward Berger “had an idea.” He added, “I would love to work with him! So he’s working on it, so I’m looking, I’m as anxious as you are to see if this thing – I hope it’s great, and that we can do it.” It should be noted that Matt Damon is not formally attached to return as Jason Bourne for any further entries in the action franchise, although his level of excitement does show he would be down to play the character for a fourth time. He might...
- 2/16/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne films have been some of the best in the spy genre. The first three films The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum have proved that other excellent spy stories other than James Bond can also be done with a certain level of groundedness and grit compared to Bond.
Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in The Bourne Ultimatum
it was recently announced that a new Bourne film is in the works. While Damon may star in one or two of these new films, he has to pass the baton to a younger actor soon. One such actor who has shown his amazing action skills and commitment in his recent films will be the perfect replacement for Damon in future Bourne films.
Chris Hemsworth is The Perfect Actor to Be The Next Jason Bourne Chris Hemsworth’s Extraction 2 saw the actor pulling off some...
Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in The Bourne Ultimatum
it was recently announced that a new Bourne film is in the works. While Damon may star in one or two of these new films, he has to pass the baton to a younger actor soon. One such actor who has shown his amazing action skills and commitment in his recent films will be the perfect replacement for Damon in future Bourne films.
Chris Hemsworth is The Perfect Actor to Be The Next Jason Bourne Chris Hemsworth’s Extraction 2 saw the actor pulling off some...
- 2/15/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Yes, it is true. Edward Berger, the director of All Quiet on the Western Front & Jack, is in talks to direct a new flick about super spy Jason Bourne. The upcoming film would be the latest entry in the successful Bourne franchise, which has brought in over $1.6 billion at the box office through five films (four of which starred Matt Damon). Jeremy Renner played Aaron Cross in the fourth Bourne film, which brought in $276 million despite receiving mixed reviews.
Many fans were therefore left to speculate as to whether the Mystic Pizza star would return to Universal Pictures’ acclaimed action franchise. During his recent visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Damon, 53, declined to confirm his presence in the next Bourne flick when the host brought up the topic. However, the actor did sense that “someone is going to need to take it over” eventually.
Matt Damon in and as Jason Bourne
Still,...
Many fans were therefore left to speculate as to whether the Mystic Pizza star would return to Universal Pictures’ acclaimed action franchise. During his recent visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Damon, 53, declined to confirm his presence in the next Bourne flick when the host brought up the topic. However, the actor did sense that “someone is going to need to take it over” eventually.
Matt Damon in and as Jason Bourne
Still,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Praising All Quiet On The Western Front director Edward Berger, Matt Damon has teased a possible return as Jason Bourne. “I hope it’s great and that we can do it.”
In November, news emerged that a sixth Bourne film was in development, and that Edward Berger, who broke through with his Oscar-winning war film All Quiet On The Western Front, would direct.
At the time, it wasn’t clear whether or not Matt Damon would return to the title role, though the thinking was that he’d make a decision based on whether there was a story or script he’d happy to participate in.
Speaking on an edition of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (as spotted by World Of Reel), however, Damon appeared to be the bearer of good news. Praising Berger’s skill as a filmmaker, he said that the director had “an idea” for another Bourne film.
In November, news emerged that a sixth Bourne film was in development, and that Edward Berger, who broke through with his Oscar-winning war film All Quiet On The Western Front, would direct.
At the time, it wasn’t clear whether or not Matt Damon would return to the title role, though the thinking was that he’d make a decision based on whether there was a story or script he’d happy to participate in.
Speaking on an edition of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (as spotted by World Of Reel), however, Damon appeared to be the bearer of good news. Praising Berger’s skill as a filmmaker, he said that the director had “an idea” for another Bourne film.
- 2/15/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Center Theatre Group presented the North American premiere of Matthew Bourne’s Romeo + Juliet on Wednesday evening, and when it ended, the entire Ahmanson Theatre audience was on its feet offering a standing ovation. After the dance company had taken final bows — with Paris Fitzpatrick’s Romeo and Monique Jonas’ Juliet receiving the love while covered in (spoiler alert!) blood-drenched white ensembles — Melissa McCarthy and Adam Shankman sat back down in their orchestra seats in row F.
The good friends, who arrived together, proceeded to stay seated for another 10 minutes or so to process what they’d seen through tear-filled eyes. “I just love a comedy,” Shankman said to The Hollywood Reporter in the lobby moments later. He was kidding, of course, as the show offers a surprising, dramatic and somewhat violent twist to the classic story of star-crossed lovers.
“It was magnificent,” continued Shankman, who broke out as...
The good friends, who arrived together, proceeded to stay seated for another 10 minutes or so to process what they’d seen through tear-filled eyes. “I just love a comedy,” Shankman said to The Hollywood Reporter in the lobby moments later. He was kidding, of course, as the show offers a surprising, dramatic and somewhat violent twist to the classic story of star-crossed lovers.
“It was magnificent,” continued Shankman, who broke out as...
- 2/2/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Argylle Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Catherine O’Hara, Bryan Cranston, Dua Lipa, Samuel L. Jackson
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Argylle Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: Everything good with the film occurs when it ends
What’s Bad: Everything that’s occurring before the film ends
Loo Break: Not even a single one, you’ll get multiple chances to take a break while watching the film behind your phone’s screen
Watch or Not?: Only if you feel you haven’t killed your brain cells in a while
Language: English
Available On: Theatrical Release
Runtime: 2 hours 19 minutes
User Rating:
It starts with a super-spy Argylle (Henry Cavill) donning the worst haircut ever, solving a mission in Greece that ends on a cliffhanger. It’s until we get to know it’s just an imaginary story penned by a renowned Colorado-based spy novelist,...
Star Cast: Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Catherine O’Hara, Bryan Cranston, Dua Lipa, Samuel L. Jackson
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Argylle Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: Everything good with the film occurs when it ends
What’s Bad: Everything that’s occurring before the film ends
Loo Break: Not even a single one, you’ll get multiple chances to take a break while watching the film behind your phone’s screen
Watch or Not?: Only if you feel you haven’t killed your brain cells in a while
Language: English
Available On: Theatrical Release
Runtime: 2 hours 19 minutes
User Rating:
It starts with a super-spy Argylle (Henry Cavill) donning the worst haircut ever, solving a mission in Greece that ends on a cliffhanger. It’s until we get to know it’s just an imaginary story penned by a renowned Colorado-based spy novelist,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Umesh Punwani
- KoiMoi
Apple Original Films is in talks to pick up a package for the dramatic thriller The Lost Bus that has star Matthew McConaughey and director Paul Greengrass circling.
Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown) wrote the script for The Lost Bus based on Lizzie Johnson’s 2021 fact-based book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire that takes place amid California’s Camp Fire in 2018, which became the deadliest blaze in the state’s history. The film’s story follows bus driver Kevin McKay and teacher Mary Ludwig, who heroically helped lead a school bus full of students through the wildfire that devastated the town of Paradise.
The Lost Bus hails from Jamie Lee Curtis’ Comet Pictures and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse. Producers include Ingelsby and Greg Goodman, while Johnson and Amy Lord serve as executive producers.
The movie kicked off after Curtis heard Johnson on NPR and took the project to Blumhouse,...
Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown) wrote the script for The Lost Bus based on Lizzie Johnson’s 2021 fact-based book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire that takes place amid California’s Camp Fire in 2018, which became the deadliest blaze in the state’s history. The film’s story follows bus driver Kevin McKay and teacher Mary Ludwig, who heroically helped lead a school bus full of students through the wildfire that devastated the town of Paradise.
The Lost Bus hails from Jamie Lee Curtis’ Comet Pictures and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse. Producers include Ingelsby and Greg Goodman, while Johnson and Amy Lord serve as executive producers.
The movie kicked off after Curtis heard Johnson on NPR and took the project to Blumhouse,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lift Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim
Director: F. Gary Gray
Lift Movie Review ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
What’s Good: Not trying too hard to release this in theatres and giving us the option to skip it midway…
What’s Bad: …though I couldn’t skip the film midway because of the review, but you can
Loo Break: You don’t even have to pause the film; in fact, watch it for ten minutes and go on a break for 1 hour 30 minutes, and by the time you are back, this will be over
Watch or Not?: Lol! Would you still ask from whatever you’ve read till now?
Language: English
Available On: Netflix
Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
User Rating:
The flight of this F. Gary Gray’s directorial takes off midway into the story when a master thief,...
Star Cast: Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim
Director: F. Gary Gray
Lift Movie Review ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
What’s Good: Not trying too hard to release this in theatres and giving us the option to skip it midway…
What’s Bad: …though I couldn’t skip the film midway because of the review, but you can
Loo Break: You don’t even have to pause the film; in fact, watch it for ten minutes and go on a break for 1 hour 30 minutes, and by the time you are back, this will be over
Watch or Not?: Lol! Would you still ask from whatever you’ve read till now?
Language: English
Available On: Netflix
Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
User Rating:
The flight of this F. Gary Gray’s directorial takes off midway into the story when a master thief,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Umesh Punwani
- KoiMoi
How do you make a “rom-com” centered around a long-time married couple? Well, one idea would be to throw them a “curve”. With the Bracketts in this story, she’s forgotten their anniversary prompting him to take, well not desperate, but offbeat measures. Would it “spice” things up considerably, maybe rekindle those old sparks, if they pretended to be strangers meeting for the first time? But how could she have “blanked’ on the “big day”? For that answer, this new movie mixes in elements of an action flick. With that new twist, we learn that she indulges in many variations of Role Play.
Oh, the lady in question is Emma Brackett (Kaley Cuoco). At the start of the story, she’s on the job, donning a wig, and terminating a target. As in assassinate. From there she phones her handler Raj (Rudy Dharmalingam), and heads to the airport. In the next scene,...
Oh, the lady in question is Emma Brackett (Kaley Cuoco). At the start of the story, she’s on the job, donning a wig, and terminating a target. As in assassinate. From there she phones her handler Raj (Rudy Dharmalingam), and heads to the airport. In the next scene,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Actor Mohit Raina, who essays the titular character in the streaming show ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, has shared that he is a huge fan of ‘Jason Bourne’ franchise, and that Matt Damon’s character of Jason Bourne was a huge source of inspiration for him while shooting for the series.
In the second season of the show, Mohit’s character of Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission.
The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.
Talking about the same, Mohit said: “I have always been a fan of Jason Bourne movies and I’ve seen ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Bourne Supremacy’. I think because I had seen all those movies in my college days, subconsciously I remembered all the sequences and all the action choreographies that were involved in them and I had that in the back of my...
In the second season of the show, Mohit’s character of Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission.
The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.
Talking about the same, Mohit said: “I have always been a fan of Jason Bourne movies and I’ve seen ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Bourne Supremacy’. I think because I had seen all those movies in my college days, subconsciously I remembered all the sequences and all the action choreographies that were involved in them and I had that in the back of my...
- 12/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Mohit Raina, who essays the titular character in the streaming show ‘The Freelancer: The Conclusion’, has shared that he is a huge fan of ‘Jason Bourne’ franchise, and that Matt Damon’s character of Jason Bourne was a huge source of inspiration for him while shooting for the series.
In the second season of the show, Mohit’s character of Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission.
The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.
Talking about the same, Mohit said: “I have always been a fan of Jason Bourne movies and I’ve seen ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Bourne Supremacy’. I think because I had seen all those movies in my college days, subconsciously I remembered all the sequences and all the action choreographies that were involved in them and I had that in the back of my...
In the second season of the show, Mohit’s character of Avinash Kamath sets out on the last leg of his extraction mission.
The series is based on the book, ‘A Ticket to Syria’ by Shirish Thorat.
Talking about the same, Mohit said: “I have always been a fan of Jason Bourne movies and I’ve seen ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Bourne Supremacy’. I think because I had seen all those movies in my college days, subconsciously I remembered all the sequences and all the action choreographies that were involved in them and I had that in the back of my...
- 12/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sylvester Stallone helped Dolph Lundgren achieve action star status when he cast him in Rocky IV. But action films changed a bit over the years thanks to features like The Bourne trilogy. Lundgren seemed to feel this could be both a positive and a negative.
What Dolph Lundgren felt about Matt Damon’s ‘Bourne’ movies Dolph Lundgren | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Lundgren has starred in his own fair share of action movies. He starred in such features as 1989’s The Punisher and Universal Soldier, and held a certain fondness for action stars in the 80s. To him, the action heroes of yesterday had the physique to earn their roles more so than the action stars of today.
“Back in those days, you took somebody who could take their shirt off and have real muscles. Now, you take somebody who has won an Academy Award, put them in a suit, and he...
What Dolph Lundgren felt about Matt Damon’s ‘Bourne’ movies Dolph Lundgren | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Lundgren has starred in his own fair share of action movies. He starred in such features as 1989’s The Punisher and Universal Soldier, and held a certain fondness for action stars in the 80s. To him, the action heroes of yesterday had the physique to earn their roles more so than the action stars of today.
“Back in those days, you took somebody who could take their shirt off and have real muscles. Now, you take somebody who has won an Academy Award, put them in a suit, and he...
- 11/25/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
All Quiet On The Western Front’s Edward Berger is in talks to direct Bourne 6, representing something of a coup for the project.
Whilst things are supposedly very much in the developmental stages, it looks like Universal is keen to get the wheels turning once again on another film in the Bourne franchise. According to Deadline, the studio is eager to revive one of its biggest action franchises and is pursuing Edward Berger to develop and direct the film.
Berger helmed All Quiet on the Western Front, the German film that took home gold at this year’s Oscars for Best International Picture. The resounding critical success of his World War I drama likely means that Berger has been presented with plenty of options, though he hasn’t yet committed to anything as far as we know.
If Universal can tempt the German/Austrian filmmaker to helm the next Bourne movie,...
Whilst things are supposedly very much in the developmental stages, it looks like Universal is keen to get the wheels turning once again on another film in the Bourne franchise. According to Deadline, the studio is eager to revive one of its biggest action franchises and is pursuing Edward Berger to develop and direct the film.
Berger helmed All Quiet on the Western Front, the German film that took home gold at this year’s Oscars for Best International Picture. The resounding critical success of his World War I drama likely means that Berger has been presented with plenty of options, though he hasn’t yet committed to anything as far as we know.
If Universal can tempt the German/Austrian filmmaker to helm the next Bourne movie,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Hold on to your hats, spy thriller enthusiasts, because Jason Bourne is set to make his grand return to the silver screen. Universal Pictures has reportedly begun early development on a new installment in the Bourne franchise, and acclaimed director Edward Berger is in talks to take the reins of this highly anticipated project.
Berger, fresh off his Academy Award-winning success for directing the World War I epic “All Quiet on the Western Front,” is poised to bring his unique vision to the world of espionage and covert operations. While plot details remain under wraps, the prospect of Berger injecting his signature style into the Bourne universe has fans buzzing with excitement.
At the heart of this anticipated revival lies the question of whether Matt Damon, the iconic actor who has become synonymous with the role of Jason Bourne, will reprise his role. While there’s no official confirmation yet,...
Berger, fresh off his Academy Award-winning success for directing the World War I epic “All Quiet on the Western Front,” is poised to bring his unique vision to the world of espionage and covert operations. While plot details remain under wraps, the prospect of Berger injecting his signature style into the Bourne universe has fans buzzing with excitement.
At the heart of this anticipated revival lies the question of whether Matt Damon, the iconic actor who has become synonymous with the role of Jason Bourne, will reprise his role. While there’s no official confirmation yet,...
- 11/21/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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You are a celebrated director whose most recent work won four Oscars and rocketed you to the top of every studio's must-meet-with list. So what has :a[All Quiet On The Western Front]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/all-quiet-on-the-western-front/' } filmmaker Edward Berger (for it is he) chosen as a potential follow-up to such a resounding success? If you had "a new Jason Bourne film" on your bingo card we A) congratulate you and B) wonder where you got your psychic powers, because we're really not sure we saw this one coming.
Yet it's true, at least according to Deadline (and since picked up by other trade sites): Berger is in negotiations to take on the job of developing a new Bourne movie for Universal.
The studio is looking to go back to the Bourne well, which handed it a series of wins via the Doug Liman...
Yet it's true, at least according to Deadline (and since picked up by other trade sites): Berger is in negotiations to take on the job of developing a new Bourne movie for Universal.
The studio is looking to go back to the Bourne well, which handed it a series of wins via the Doug Liman...
- 11/21/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
What evil government plot did Jason Bourne suddenly remember this time? Deadline reports that Universal Pictures is in early development of a new Jason Bourne movie, with All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger in negotiations to helm the project.
As development on the new Jason Bourne movie is still in its infancy, there’s no script at this time and no other talent attached beyond Edward Berger. As for Matt Damon, who starred as Bourne in four of the five movies, he will be approached once a script is in place, but there’s no guarantee he would consider returning to the action franchise.
The last movie in the series, Jason Bourne, was a box-office success upon its release in 2016, grossing $412 million worldwide, but it received lackluster reviews from audiences and critics. Matt Damon acknowledged the collective ‘meh’ from audiences, but wasn’t about to rule out another sequel.
As development on the new Jason Bourne movie is still in its infancy, there’s no script at this time and no other talent attached beyond Edward Berger. As for Matt Damon, who starred as Bourne in four of the five movies, he will be approached once a script is in place, but there’s no guarantee he would consider returning to the action franchise.
The last movie in the series, Jason Bourne, was a box-office success upon its release in 2016, grossing $412 million worldwide, but it received lackluster reviews from audiences and critics. Matt Damon acknowledged the collective ‘meh’ from audiences, but wasn’t about to rule out another sequel.
- 11/20/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
A new Jason Bourne movie is on the way!
All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger is reportedly in negotiations to oversee development and direct a new installment in the franchise for Universal Pictures, via Deadline.
Keep reading to find out more…
There is no further talented attached just yet, but insiders add that Matt Damon, who starred as Bourne in four of the five movies, would be first approached to return once a script is finished.
“As always, everything has to be executed perfectly for Damon to even consider coming back to the franchise and that starts with a great script and story and so as of right now no commitment from him until all of that is in place,” the outlet notes.
The Bourne Identity premiered in 2002, and most recently, Jason Bourne bowed in 2016, bringing in $415 million worldwide.
Find out what Matt Damon offered to do amid the writers strike.
All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger is reportedly in negotiations to oversee development and direct a new installment in the franchise for Universal Pictures, via Deadline.
Keep reading to find out more…
There is no further talented attached just yet, but insiders add that Matt Damon, who starred as Bourne in four of the five movies, would be first approached to return once a script is finished.
“As always, everything has to be executed perfectly for Damon to even consider coming back to the franchise and that starts with a great script and story and so as of right now no commitment from him until all of that is in place,” the outlet notes.
The Bourne Identity premiered in 2002, and most recently, Jason Bourne bowed in 2016, bringing in $415 million worldwide.
Find out what Matt Damon offered to do amid the writers strike.
- 11/20/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: After his World War I epic All Quiet on the Western Front took home the Oscar for Best International Feature Film and three others, director Edward Berger might have found his follow-up project with one of the biggest action heroes of this century. Sources tell Deadline that Universal Pictures is looking to get back in business with Jason Bourne as the studio has begun early development on a new installment in the Jason Bourne franchise and that Berger is in negotiations to oversee development and direct the pic.
Universal could not be reached for comment, and insiders close to the project say there is no script at this time and that it is still in early development. That said, Berger has been in high demand following All Quiet‘s big night at the Oscars, and his potential involvement with the project has all parties very excited about the future of Bourne.
Universal could not be reached for comment, and insiders close to the project say there is no script at this time and that it is still in early development. That said, Berger has been in high demand following All Quiet‘s big night at the Oscars, and his potential involvement with the project has all parties very excited about the future of Bourne.
- 11/20/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Matt Damon’s decision to turn down James Cameron’s 2009 space epic “Avatar,” which remains the highest-grossing movie of all time with $2.9 billion worldwide, remains one of the more infamous casting what-ifs of recent blockbuster history. Damon turned down the film despite an offer that included receiving 10% of the box office back end, which would’ve meant a $250 million payday for him.
During a recent interview with Chris Wallace, the “Avatar” offer got brought up again and prompted Damon to explain his thought process behind turning it down.
“I’m sure it’s the most money an actor ever turned down, you know?” Damon said about his decision, stressing that he did not want to get out of his contract for another “Jason Bourne” movie at the time.
“I had a contract,” Damon said. “I was in the middle of shooting the ‘Bourn’e movie and I knew that we...
During a recent interview with Chris Wallace, the “Avatar” offer got brought up again and prompted Damon to explain his thought process behind turning it down.
“I’m sure it’s the most money an actor ever turned down, you know?” Damon said about his decision, stressing that he did not want to get out of his contract for another “Jason Bourne” movie at the time.
“I had a contract,” Damon said. “I was in the middle of shooting the ‘Bourn’e movie and I knew that we...
- 7/24/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Studios TV content group has made some changes to its US and Global content operations team, elevating Kara Smith, Jon Wax and Andy Bourne to executive roles, TheWrap has confirmed.
Smith has been moved up to head of TV development for SVOD Co-Productions, while Bourne takes on the head of limited series and Wax assumes a newly created position of head of global content synergy for TV.
The changes, which follows the launch of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Season 2 on Prime Video, were announced in an internal memo from Amazon Studios’ TV head Vernon Sanders, Laura Lancaster, head of SVOD TV development and series for co-productions and head of international originals James Farrell.
“First and foremost, congratulations to everyone on the successful launch of the second season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,'” the memo began. “It has been such an incredible launch that Season 2 has already...
Smith has been moved up to head of TV development for SVOD Co-Productions, while Bourne takes on the head of limited series and Wax assumes a newly created position of head of global content synergy for TV.
The changes, which follows the launch of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Season 2 on Prime Video, were announced in an internal memo from Amazon Studios’ TV head Vernon Sanders, Laura Lancaster, head of SVOD TV development and series for co-productions and head of international originals James Farrell.
“First and foremost, congratulations to everyone on the successful launch of the second season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,'” the memo began. “It has been such an incredible launch that Season 2 has already...
- 7/20/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Amazon Studios has made changes to the US/Global content operations, with three executives in Laura Lancaster’s group, Kara Smith, Jon Wax and Andy Bourne, taking on new responsibilities. The announcement was just made internally in a memo by Amazon Studios’ Head of Television Vernon Sanders, Head of International Originals James Farrell, and Lancaster, Head of SVOD TV Development & Series, Co-Productions.
The memo (you can read it in full below), also shares some ratings information on hot Prime Video series The Summer I Turned Pretty, noting that the Season 2 launch already has more than doubled Season 1’s viewership in just three days.
Kara Smith, most recently Head of Limited Series, who worked on The Summer I Turned Pretty, has been named Head of TV Development, SVOD Co-Productions. She will continue to report to Lancaster.
Smith takes on the position previously held jointly by Jon Wax and Andy Bourne.
The memo (you can read it in full below), also shares some ratings information on hot Prime Video series The Summer I Turned Pretty, noting that the Season 2 launch already has more than doubled Season 1’s viewership in just three days.
Kara Smith, most recently Head of Limited Series, who worked on The Summer I Turned Pretty, has been named Head of TV Development, SVOD Co-Productions. She will continue to report to Lancaster.
Smith takes on the position previously held jointly by Jon Wax and Andy Bourne.
- 7/20/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
As FX’s Mayans M.C. wraps its final season tonight, Deadline has your exclusive look at the penultimate day of filming in Santa Clarita, California.
As the sets were being broken down to make way for a new production in the future, series co-creator Elgin James celebrated Crew Appreciation Day alongside stars J.D. Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Carla Baratta, Emilio Rivera, Sarah Bolger, J.R. Bourne, Edward James Olmos, Gino Vento, Emily Tosta, Andrew Jacobs and Alex Barone. Maverick James who played Maverick Reyes, son of Adelita (Baratta) and Angel (Cardenas), was also part of the celebration as was Baratta’s son Diego who was inside her belly during the show’s second season and was worked into the storyline.
For the festivities, the grounds were colorfully decorated and food trucks were serving the hungry and excited masses. Pardo and Rivera hosted a raffle giving away kuttes from both Sons of Anarchy and Mayans M.
As the sets were being broken down to make way for a new production in the future, series co-creator Elgin James celebrated Crew Appreciation Day alongside stars J.D. Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Carla Baratta, Emilio Rivera, Sarah Bolger, J.R. Bourne, Edward James Olmos, Gino Vento, Emily Tosta, Andrew Jacobs and Alex Barone. Maverick James who played Maverick Reyes, son of Adelita (Baratta) and Angel (Cardenas), was also part of the celebration as was Baratta’s son Diego who was inside her belly during the show’s second season and was worked into the storyline.
For the festivities, the grounds were colorfully decorated and food trucks were serving the hungry and excited masses. Pardo and Rivera hosted a raffle giving away kuttes from both Sons of Anarchy and Mayans M.
- 7/20/2023
- by Rosy Cordero and Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Matt Damon’s Bourne Supremacy once caught the attention of fellow actor Denzel Washington. Washington was starring in his own action film around that time. But soon he took note of how Damon was leading his own franchise.
How Denzel Washington reacted to ‘The Bourne Supremacy’ Denzel Washington | Ivan Romano/Getty Images
The same year Damon debuted his sequel to The Bourne Identity, Washington came out with his own action film. Washington played tormented ex-CIA agent John Creasy in Tony Scott’s Man on Fire. It was a project he developed alongside Scott.
“Well when I first read it I did not think it was all there so I sat down with Tony and he was so passionate about it,” Washington once told Phase 9. “He walked me through it and made it clear that we could work on the script, as he also wanted to get it right. Tony...
How Denzel Washington reacted to ‘The Bourne Supremacy’ Denzel Washington | Ivan Romano/Getty Images
The same year Damon debuted his sequel to The Bourne Identity, Washington came out with his own action film. Washington played tormented ex-CIA agent John Creasy in Tony Scott’s Man on Fire. It was a project he developed alongside Scott.
“Well when I first read it I did not think it was all there so I sat down with Tony and he was so passionate about it,” Washington once told Phase 9. “He walked me through it and made it clear that we could work on the script, as he also wanted to get it right. Tony...
- 6/28/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Chennai, June 27 (Ians) Tollywood star Nikhil Siddhartha, after garnering critical and commercial success, says he prepared hard and research deep for ‘Spy’, the movie based on the disappearance of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.The directorial debut of the acclaimed Telugu film editor, Garry Bh, ‘Spy’ will hit screens across the world on June 29.
The story is by the producer of the movie, K. Rajashekhar Reddy. Iswarya Menon is the female lead starring opposite Nikhil. And Rana Duggabatti of ‘Baahubali’ fame makes a cameo appearance.
Nikhil told Ians that he had little information on Netaji Subash Chandra Bose at the commencement of the discussions for the movie, but he researched and studied on the great freedom fighter and was overwhelmed by his life.
Without letting out much, Nikhil said the movie was an action thriller and that he had done several scenes in risky conditions during the shoot.
Nikhil said he...
The story is by the producer of the movie, K. Rajashekhar Reddy. Iswarya Menon is the female lead starring opposite Nikhil. And Rana Duggabatti of ‘Baahubali’ fame makes a cameo appearance.
Nikhil told Ians that he had little information on Netaji Subash Chandra Bose at the commencement of the discussions for the movie, but he researched and studied on the great freedom fighter and was overwhelmed by his life.
Without letting out much, Nikhil said the movie was an action thriller and that he had done several scenes in risky conditions during the shoot.
Nikhil said he...
- 6/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sometimes, a movie couple has so much chemistry you wonder if they have worked together before.
Eva Bourne and Rushi Kota exhibited a natural connection in Make Me A Match, even though only Eva Bourne was a seasoned Hallmark professional. Rushi Kota made his Hallmark debut and his rom-com debut in this film
Did their sarcastic chemistry work? Could you tell they were made for each other instantly, or did you think they'd be butting heads constantly?
In the movie, Bourne plays Vivi, who works at Data Mate, a dating app company, and learned her fiance cheated on her because he was tired of living up to being perfect.
Initially, Vivi was jaded about love and believed in chasing after it, and if she changed the formula of her app, she'd find love.
Cute Stranger: What did you wish for? You owe me after that lump on the head.
Eva Bourne and Rushi Kota exhibited a natural connection in Make Me A Match, even though only Eva Bourne was a seasoned Hallmark professional. Rushi Kota made his Hallmark debut and his rom-com debut in this film
Did their sarcastic chemistry work? Could you tell they were made for each other instantly, or did you think they'd be butting heads constantly?
In the movie, Bourne plays Vivi, who works at Data Mate, a dating app company, and learned her fiance cheated on her because he was tired of living up to being perfect.
Initially, Vivi was jaded about love and believed in chasing after it, and if she changed the formula of her app, she'd find love.
Cute Stranger: What did you wish for? You owe me after that lump on the head.
- 6/25/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Rushi Kota fulfilled a dream with his starring role in the new Hallmark Channel movie Make Me a Match, part of the network’s “June Weddings” lineup.
“I always wanted to do a rom-com,” the Never Have I Ever and Grey’s Anatomy actor said in an interview with Showbiz Cheat Sheet. So, when he got the chance to play Boom, the son of a traditional Indian matchmaker who falls for a woman named Vivi (Eva Bourne), he couldn’t say no.
Vivi works for a company behind a data-driven matchmaking app. When her formula for finding love turns out to be a bust, she turns to Boom’s mom Raina (Rekha Sharma) to see what she can learn from a different approach. In the process, she and Boom discover they have an unexpected connection.
“The writing was really fun,” Kota said of his reaction when he read the script for the movie,...
“I always wanted to do a rom-com,” the Never Have I Ever and Grey’s Anatomy actor said in an interview with Showbiz Cheat Sheet. So, when he got the chance to play Boom, the son of a traditional Indian matchmaker who falls for a woman named Vivi (Eva Bourne), he couldn’t say no.
Vivi works for a company behind a data-driven matchmaking app. When her formula for finding love turns out to be a bust, she turns to Boom’s mom Raina (Rekha Sharma) to see what she can learn from a different approach. In the process, she and Boom discover they have an unexpected connection.
“The writing was really fun,” Kota said of his reaction when he read the script for the movie,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck achieved enormous success after penning the Oscar-winning film Good Will Hunting. The film left such an impression that some hoped to see a Good Will Hunting sequel down the line. But Damon believed a second Good Will Hunting movie already appeared in this classic comedy.
Matt Damon once revealed how he felt about a ‘Good Will Hunting’ sequel Matt Damon and Ben Affleck | Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images
Damon didn’t mince words when expressing his opinion about a Good Will Hunting sequel. The actor has always felt that a second film shouldn’t be made for the sole sake of profitable gain. For The Bourne Identity star, a sequel to his Oscar-winning movie would’ve been just that. Besides, he joked to fans that a Good Will Hunting sequel already somewhat existed.
“We did the sequel in Jay & Silent Job Strike Back,” Damon once said to Empire.
Matt Damon once revealed how he felt about a ‘Good Will Hunting’ sequel Matt Damon and Ben Affleck | Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images
Damon didn’t mince words when expressing his opinion about a Good Will Hunting sequel. The actor has always felt that a second film shouldn’t be made for the sole sake of profitable gain. For The Bourne Identity star, a sequel to his Oscar-winning movie would’ve been just that. Besides, he joked to fans that a Good Will Hunting sequel already somewhat existed.
“We did the sequel in Jay & Silent Job Strike Back,” Damon once said to Empire.
- 6/15/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Gal Gadot hopes that 'Heart of Stone' launches a new female action hero.The 38-year-old actress stars as agent Rachel Stone in the Netflix spy thriller and hopes that the character can match the legacy of male spy heroes such as James Bond, Jason Bourne and Ethan Hunt from 'Mission: Impossible'.Gal told Empire magazine: "I realised that there was an audience for a female action protagonist."I grew up watching Bond, and 'Mission', and Bourne. I wanted to create a really strong, female-driven action movie that is for everybody, not a male story that's been done many times already."An early image from the film – which is slated for release in August – shows Gadot's character skipping across an exploding blimp but the 'Wonder Woman' actress claims that the scene was actually toned down.She explained: "The scene was even crazier, at a higher altitude, and...
- 6/9/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Coming June 8 to Peacock is “Based on a True Story,” a true-crime comedy thriller about a couple (Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina) who decide that getting involved in a murder will somehow save their marriage. All eight episodes will be released at once. This comical look at true crime is sure to entertain audiences, whether they are fans of the genre or not.
Check out the trailer for “Based on a True Story”:
On June 2, Peacock will premiere the new film “Shooting Stars.” The sports movie tells the story of LeBron James and how his high-school team at Akron’s St. Vincent/St. Mary High School became the No. 1 basketball team in the country. Also, how the friendships forged on the court have remained in place throughout the decades that followed.
Watch the “Shooting Stars” trailer:
Four of the five “Bourne” films are set to arrive on the service...
Check out the trailer for “Based on a True Story”:
On June 2, Peacock will premiere the new film “Shooting Stars.” The sports movie tells the story of LeBron James and how his high-school team at Akron’s St. Vincent/St. Mary High School became the No. 1 basketball team in the country. Also, how the friendships forged on the court have remained in place throughout the decades that followed.
Watch the “Shooting Stars” trailer:
Four of the five “Bourne” films are set to arrive on the service...
- 5/30/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
An esteemed Hollywood actor, Matt Damon has captivated audiences with blockbusters and indie films. His talent was recognized early when he won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar. “Good Will Hunting” in 1997, co-written with Ben Affleck, established his foothold in the industry.
Damon continued to deliver remarkable performances in the years following. He starred in the action-packed “Bourne Identity” series and intense dramas like “The Departed.” His role in “The Martian” enthralled viewers, while “Ford v Ferrari” showcased his exhilarating screen presence. “Saving Private Ryan” and “Invictus” demonstrated his acting prowess in emotional these movies.
Critics and fans alike have praised his versatile performances. These are the top 10 Matt Damon movies based on IMDb’s best viewer ratings.
10 True Grit (2010)
IMDb: 7.6/10 347K | Popularity: 1616 | Metascore: 80
“True Grit” secures its position among the best Matt Damon movies. In this gripping classic Western masterpiece, Damon shines as Texas Ranger Laboeuf, who teams up with a resolute young girl,...
Damon continued to deliver remarkable performances in the years following. He starred in the action-packed “Bourne Identity” series and intense dramas like “The Departed.” His role in “The Martian” enthralled viewers, while “Ford v Ferrari” showcased his exhilarating screen presence. “Saving Private Ryan” and “Invictus” demonstrated his acting prowess in emotional these movies.
Critics and fans alike have praised his versatile performances. These are the top 10 Matt Damon movies based on IMDb’s best viewer ratings.
10 True Grit (2010)
IMDb: 7.6/10 347K | Popularity: 1616 | Metascore: 80
“True Grit” secures its position among the best Matt Damon movies. In this gripping classic Western masterpiece, Damon shines as Texas Ranger Laboeuf, who teams up with a resolute young girl,...
- 5/26/2023
- by Dee Gambit
- buddytv.com
The Mother Director Niki Caro On Jennifer Lopez As A 'Primal Protection Force' [Exclusive Interview]
This post contains spoilers for "The Mother."
New Zealand filmmaker Niki Caro has been making hard-hitting, critically acclaimed motion pictures for decades. Her second feature, "Whale Rider," made Keisha Castle-Hughes the youngest Best Actress nominee in Academy Awards history at the time (although Quvenzhané Wallis eventually set a new record ten years later), and her harrowing sexual harassment drama "North Country" earned nominations for Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand for their roles as miners who embarked on a historic legal battle.
In recent years, Caro's films have become even more explosive. Her live-action remake of Disney's "Mulan" was expected to be one of the bigger hits of 2020, but its release was scuttled at the last minute due to the Covid-19 pandemic before eventually debuting on Disney+ with a premium surcharge. Now she's back with an action movie that was always intended for streaming: "The Mother," starring Jennifer Lopez as an...
New Zealand filmmaker Niki Caro has been making hard-hitting, critically acclaimed motion pictures for decades. Her second feature, "Whale Rider," made Keisha Castle-Hughes the youngest Best Actress nominee in Academy Awards history at the time (although Quvenzhané Wallis eventually set a new record ten years later), and her harrowing sexual harassment drama "North Country" earned nominations for Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand for their roles as miners who embarked on a historic legal battle.
In recent years, Caro's films have become even more explosive. Her live-action remake of Disney's "Mulan" was expected to be one of the bigger hits of 2020, but its release was scuttled at the last minute due to the Covid-19 pandemic before eventually debuting on Disney+ with a premium surcharge. Now she's back with an action movie that was always intended for streaming: "The Mother," starring Jennifer Lopez as an...
- 5/12/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
Nearly twenty years after the release of Man on Fire, Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning have reunited for The Equalizer 3. Director Antoine Fuqua told Empire that the on-screen reunion meant as much to the actors as it does to the audience.
“She’s like a daughter to him, he loves her,” Antoine Fuqua said of the reunion between Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning. “It was so beautiful to watch them together on the set, just talking, laughing. And they’re both so talented, they just get into it, they didn’t skip a beat. What was weird for me looking through the lens and seeing Dakota as a grown-up! She’s fantastic, and watching them together was a joy because she’s a samurai. She knows it, she’s there, she’s pleasant, she does her thing. And it was a bonus her relationship with Denzel. She’s friends with his kids.
“She’s like a daughter to him, he loves her,” Antoine Fuqua said of the reunion between Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning. “It was so beautiful to watch them together on the set, just talking, laughing. And they’re both so talented, they just get into it, they didn’t skip a beat. What was weird for me looking through the lens and seeing Dakota as a grown-up! She’s fantastic, and watching them together was a joy because she’s a samurai. She knows it, she’s there, she’s pleasant, she does her thing. And it was a bonus her relationship with Denzel. She’s friends with his kids.
- 5/4/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The scene where 2012’s The Bourne Legacy first comes truly alive features neither parkour or car chases; it also lacks fisticuffs or a single gunshot; heck, it doesn’t even have Matt Damon. To be sure, the fourth (and generally ignored) film in the Jason Bourne franchise has its fair share of death-defying stunts and white-knuckle action. However, the movie really clicks to life when a coterie of bureaucrats gather inside a windowless room, sharing hushed whispers.
The scene is dominated by who was intended to be the series’ new big heavy, Col. Eric Bryer (Edward Norton), who is revealed to be the Director of the National Research Assay Group. This is essentially a fictional version of Darpa, the research and development agency that operates within the the U.S. Department of Defense and is responsible for developing emerging technologies for military use. In the world of Jason Bourne, that means the infamous “Operation Treadstone,...
The scene is dominated by who was intended to be the series’ new big heavy, Col. Eric Bryer (Edward Norton), who is revealed to be the Director of the National Research Assay Group. This is essentially a fictional version of Darpa, the research and development agency that operates within the the U.S. Department of Defense and is responsible for developing emerging technologies for military use. In the world of Jason Bourne, that means the infamous “Operation Treadstone,...
- 4/6/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
If you’re looking for a new movie to watch on Netflix, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gone through the selection of movies that are newly streaming on Netflix in April 2023 and singled out the best of the best. Whether you’re in the mood for a gritty action thriller, feel-good sports drama, classic horror movie or even an extended version of a famous director’s most divisive film, there’s a little something for everyone.
Check out our picks for the best new movies on Netflix in April 2023.
“The Bourne Identity” and “Supremacy”
The “Bourne” franchise forever changed how action movies look and feel, and now you can stream the first two films on Netflix. Director Doug Liman’s “The Bourne Identity” somewhat revitalized Matt Damon’s career, as the actor plays an assassin who has lost his memory and is on the run. The visceral,...
Check out our picks for the best new movies on Netflix in April 2023.
“The Bourne Identity” and “Supremacy”
The “Bourne” franchise forever changed how action movies look and feel, and now you can stream the first two films on Netflix. Director Doug Liman’s “The Bourne Identity” somewhat revitalized Matt Damon’s career, as the actor plays an assassin who has lost his memory and is on the run. The visceral,...
- 4/2/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Vin Diesel wants none other than Iron Man himself to join the “Fast and Furious” franchise.
Ahead of the “Fast X” premiere, Diesel already is sharing the dream casting for the final “Fast XI” villain, who sounds a lot like Tony Stark meets Elon Musk.
“Without telling you too much about what happens in the future, there’s a character who is the antithesis of Dom who is promoting AI and driverless cars and a philosophy that with that goes your freedom,” Diesel told Variety after naming Robert Downey Jr. as his dream castmate for the final film. “There is somebody that believes that’s the future, and that’s at direct odds with the Toretto mentality.”
With A-listers like Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren, Rita Moreno, Brie Larson, and Jason Momoa already in “Fast X,” it’s no wonder that Diesel is just fine shooting for more stars in its...
Ahead of the “Fast X” premiere, Diesel already is sharing the dream casting for the final “Fast XI” villain, who sounds a lot like Tony Stark meets Elon Musk.
“Without telling you too much about what happens in the future, there’s a character who is the antithesis of Dom who is promoting AI and driverless cars and a philosophy that with that goes your freedom,” Diesel told Variety after naming Robert Downey Jr. as his dream castmate for the final film. “There is somebody that believes that’s the future, and that’s at direct odds with the Toretto mentality.”
With A-listers like Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren, Rita Moreno, Brie Larson, and Jason Momoa already in “Fast X,” it’s no wonder that Diesel is just fine shooting for more stars in its...
- 2/11/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Los Angeles, Feb 10 (Ians) After having names such as Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren, Rita Moreno and Jason Momoa attached to his ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, Hollywood star Vin Diesel knows exactly who he wants to join the family next — Robert Downey Jr.
Asked by ‘Variety’ about his dream casting at the ‘Fast X’ trailer premiere on Thursday night, Diesel, who plays protagonist Dom Toretto, gave Rdj’s name without hesitation. But who would he play?
“Without telling you too much about what happens in the future, there’s a character who is the antithesis of Dom who is promoting AI and driverless cars and a philosophy that with that goes your freedom,” Diesel said.
“There is somebody that believes that’s the future, and that’s at direct odds with the Toretto mentality.”
However, when pressed about if he’s pitched Downey Jr. the role yet, Diesel simply growled and...
Asked by ‘Variety’ about his dream casting at the ‘Fast X’ trailer premiere on Thursday night, Diesel, who plays protagonist Dom Toretto, gave Rdj’s name without hesitation. But who would he play?
“Without telling you too much about what happens in the future, there’s a character who is the antithesis of Dom who is promoting AI and driverless cars and a philosophy that with that goes your freedom,” Diesel said.
“There is somebody that believes that’s the future, and that’s at direct odds with the Toretto mentality.”
However, when pressed about if he’s pitched Downey Jr. the role yet, Diesel simply growled and...
- 2/10/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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