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Adrien Brody wanted to play a character just like Luca Changretta Netflix In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Brody discussed his coveted role in “Peaky Blinders” and how the crime drama inspired him to co-write “Clean,” a story about redemption and reconciling with a brutal past. The actor was grateful to series creator Steven Knight for writing a role specifically for him, as it had always been his desire to play a multi-faceted character such as Luca Changretta:...

A Horse Fell On Arnold Schwarzenegger While Preparing To Shoot Red Sonja MGM / UA By Witney Seibold/Sept. 1, 2022 6:06 pm EST Richard Fleischer’s peplum film “Red Sonja” was released in the United States on July 3, 1985, making it the very first feature film to be based on a Marvel Comics character. And while some scholars in the field of Depression-era pulp magazines might point out that Red Sonja actually finds her origins in Robert E....

Alfonso Cuarón’s Philosophy For Children Of Men Carried Over To The Cinematography Universal Pictures By Tyler Llewyn Taing/Oct. 29, 2022 10:00 pm EST “Children of Men,” which celebrated its 15th-anniversary last year, is highly regarded as Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian masterpiece. Loosely adapted from PD James’s novel of the same name, the film is set in a not-too-distant future where humans have faced total infertility for eighteen years straight. In this war-torn world, the United Kingdom is one of the only nations still standing; a total police state that has completely outlawed immigration....

Alfred Hitchcock Can’t Take Credit For Grace Kelly’s Rear Window Role Paramount By Leigh Giangreco/July 15, 2022 1:44 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. “Rear Window,” arguably Alfred Hitchcock’s most sophisticated film, hinges on a simple plot: a wheelchair-using man obsessed with watching his neighbors becomes convinced that he has just witnessed a murder. Like its main character, L.B. Jeffries played by Jimmy Stewart, we’re engrossed by the tenants living inside their apartments in “Rear Window....

Andor Created A ‘Direct Link’ To A New Hope’s Torture Sequence [Exclusive] Lucasfilm By Joshua Meyer/Nov. 9, 2022 1:30 pm EST To its credit, “Andor” is a series that has largely eschewed the urge to turn “Star Wars” into an Easter egg hunt, avoiding some of the more overt callbacks or rhyming patterns of other movies and TV shows in the franchise. Sure, there’s a nod to blue milk, and the latest episode batch, set in a pristine white prison work facility, visually and thematically references George Lucas’s first movie, “THX 1138....

Anthony Hopkins Channeled John Wayne For The Two Popes Performance Netflix By Witney Seibold/July 22, 2022 7:07 pm EST Fernando Meirelles’ 2019 film “The Two Popes” is, in fact, mostly about one pope. Historically, it traces the timeline of the Roman Catholic Church from the death of Pope John Paul II in 2005 and the subsequent ascendency of Pope Benedict XVI to the position. Benedict XVI was pope infamously decided to abdicate the papacy in 2013, something a pope had not done since Pope Gregory XII in 1415....

Ari Aster And Freddy Krueger Are Both On Justin Long’s Horror Bucket List 20th Century Studios By Fatemeh Mirjalili/Nov. 17, 2022 9:53 am EST “Barbarian” is a movie teeming with nasty twists. Zach Cregger’s slow-burning tale is one of the best horror movies this year; it induces palpitations and anxiety and fear that is so inherently relatable — because this isn’t a movie where characters are making bad decisions just to further the plot....

Avatar: The Way Of Water Review: James Cameron’s Mega-Sequel Is An Overstuffed And Exciting Adventure 20th Century Studios By Chris Evangelista/Dec. 13, 2022 12:00 pm EST It is undeniable that James Cameron’s “Avatar” movies are extraordinary technical achievements, and by extension, leaps forward in the world of imaginative, computer-enhanced filmmaking. Cameron has always been an obsessive director, and for over a decade he’s poured those obsessions into “Avatar” and its sci-fi fantasy world of Pandora....

Call Me Kat Pauses Production Of Season 3 Due To The Death Of Leslie Jordan “Call Me Kat” star Mayim Bialik took to Instagram to express her condolences, describing Jordan as “larger than life,” and as “a Southern gentleman; tender, wise, naughty and hilarious.” Bialik lamented that the cast was privileged to get to know Jordan and love him “at the height of his happiness and joy,” saying it was “inconceivable” to think of a future world without him....

Daniel Craig’s Main James Bond Competition Was Some Young Handsome Guy Named Henry Cavill Warner Bros. By Matthew Bilodeau/Oct. 27, 2022 3:52 pm EST Every actor who has ever stepped into the shoes of James Bond has made the character feel like their own interpretation, no matter how their movies actually turn out. Much like “Doctor Who,” taking the mantle from the previous actor is an honor that tends to be a big deal....

Ghostface Will Have One Major Advantage In Scream 6, According To Melissa Barrera Paramount Pictures By BJ Colangelo/Sept. 13, 2022 5:52 pm EST The little town of Woodsboro has given Elm Street, Camp Crystal Lake, and Haddonfield a run for their money for over 25 years, but Ghostface is finally treading new ground by harassing their victims around the Big Apple. We don’t know a lot about the plot of the upcoming sixth installment of the “Scream” series, but we do know that the Carpenter sisters (Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega) have left the site of their slasher survival and headed to New York City to try and start their lives anew....

Hellraiser’s Cenobite Actors Talk About Wearing That Makeup And Their Backstories [Exclusive Interview] Hulu By Witney Seibold/Oct. 13, 2022 6:16 pm EST David Bruckner’s new film “Hellraiser,” a remake of Clive Barker’s 1987 film, features a mysterious puzzle box at its center. When solved, the puzzle magically summons a cadre of unusual, monstrous being called Cenobites. The Cenobites are in a constant state of full-body mutilation, and have wires and pins lining their anatomy, carefully holding flaps of skin and muscle tissue aloft, assuring them the greatest possible pain....

House Of The Dragon’s Latest Time Skip Is Its First Big Stumble HBO By Michael Boyle/Sept. 26, 2022 10:00 am EST It may be hard to believe, but there was a time where popular serious dramas had seasons that lasted longer than eight to 10 episodes. In fact, they even had seasons that lasted for more than 13 episodes. Back in the ancient times, ABC aired a show called “Lost,” which had over 20 episodes for each of its first three seasons....

House Of The Dragon Teaser: Get A Glimpse Of Future Episodes HBO By Jeremy Mathai/Aug. 22, 2022 10:39 am EST Shall we a play a(nother) game? For the first time since “Game of Thrones” officially ended its watch in 2019, the world can now say it has returned to Westeros under far different circumstances than when last we saw it — both in-universe and in our own, as well. Last night’s premiere episode of “House of the Dragon” not only brought a bevy of dragons, complicated new characters that we’ll inevitably struggle to spell correctly for months to come, and several stand-out moments worthy of further conversation, but it certainly appears as if viewers tuned in en masse for this prequel series despite lingering bad feelings from the parent show’s divisive finale....

How Aldis Hodge Nearly Lost His Role As Hawkman In Black Adam [Comic-Con] Warner Bros. By Erin Brady/July 23, 2022 3:12 pm EST Hawkman, an iconic DC character and frequent member of the Justice League of America, is about to have his first live-action film appearance in the upcoming “Black Adam” film. Portrayed by Aldis Hodge, he’s expected to play a major role in the film as he tries to convince the titular antihero — played by Dwayne Johnson — to use his god-like abilities for good....

How Justin Roiland And Dan Harmon Each Approach Rick And Morty Differently Adult Swim By Shae Sennett/Sept. 7, 2022 8:59 am EST “Rick and Morty” creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland are two very different personalities that form an unlikely creative partnership. Harmon developed a reputation for being controlling and outspoken on the set of his live-action sitcom, “Community.” Roiland, on the other hand, is notoriously laid back. Rather than clashing, their styles compliment one another and provide a balanced creative environment for their voice actors....

Just When You Think Andor’s Imperial Prison Can’t Get Any Worse, Episode 9 Ups The Ante Lucasfilm By Debopriyaa Dutta/Nov. 2, 2022 4:00 pm EST This post contains spoilers for episode 9 of “Andor.” With the latest episode of “Andor,” “Stars Wars” has never been so bleak. The previous episode, “Narkina 5,” offered us a terrifying glimpse into the Empire’s industrial prison complex and how it affects those abused by the system....

Liam Neeson Thought Ahmed Best’s Star Wars Performance Would Make Him The New Eddie Murphy Lucasfilm By Witney Seibold/Sept. 29, 2022 5:47 pm EST The critical evolution of George Lucas’ 1999 film “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” has been fascinating to behold. To this author’s memory, no film — not even “Avengers: Endgame” — was more feverishly anticipated. The advertising machine kicked into overdrive. Using 1999-era dial-up internet, “Star Wars” enthusiasts would spend all day downloading the film’s trailer, watching it at home, combing it for details, all before such activities became common hobbies and online cottage industries....

Ms. Marvel’s Superpowers Origin Was Kept Under Tight Wraps, And Then It Made Everyone Giddy On Set Marvel Studios By Jeremy Mathai/July 14, 2022 1:37 pm EST You know the drill: beware of spoilers for the season finale of “Ms. Marvel.” You know what never gets old? Watching up-and-coming actors land the role of a lifetime and excel with high-profile appearances in popular movies or shows, such as those taking place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

Robert Englund Sees A Problem With Potential Nightmare On Elm Street Remakes New Line Cinema By Debopriyaa Dutta/Aug. 6, 2022 5:00 pm EST The “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise has nine entries so far, and Robert Englund’s portrayal of Freddy Krueger in the first eight films has been nothing short of iconic. 2010’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” a remake of Wes Craven’s 1984 film of the same name, had Jackie Earle Haley don Krueger’s signature leather glove....