John Putch’s latest feel-good Christmas miracle film, A Biltmore Christmas, revolves around Lucy (Bethany Joy Lenz), a scriptwriter who lands the job of a lifetime and joins as a screenwriter for a major production company. Lucy’s first gig was to write the script for the remake of a highly successful classic called “His Merry Wife.” However, Lucy changed the ending, giving the story a modern touch. Lucy claimed that with her script, they could bring the film into the 21st century, something that the modern audience would relate to. The audience needed something modern and something real, claimed Lucy, but her boss, Michael Balaban (Tommy Cresswell), wasn’t too thrilled to see the changes.
Spoilers Ahead
How Did Lucy Travel Back In Time?
Lucy’s boss, Michael Balaban, didn’t share Lucy’s enthusiasm and told her to visit Biltmore Castle in person, the location where the original film was shot.
Spoilers Ahead
How Did Lucy Travel Back In Time?
Lucy’s boss, Michael Balaban, didn’t share Lucy’s enthusiasm and told her to visit Biltmore Castle in person, the location where the original film was shot.
- 12/2/2023
- by Rishabh Shandilya
- Film Fugitives
Even for the most ardent fans, there are certain movies within the Hallmark canon that touch you so indelibly they become a part of your annual Christmas tradition.
A Biltmore Christmas is about to become a tradition for many by emulating the unique blend of glamour, visually striking style, and compelling storytelling from the Golden Age of Hollywood, starring icons like Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and Lauren Bacall.
Kristoffer Polaha was born for that era with his versatility as an actor who can exude charm and elegance while also representing the everyman persona. He has the emotional range for dramatic roles and the right comedic touch to bring laughter to the audience.
In the most anticipated movie of the holiday season, Kris uses that talent to bring 1940s actor Jack Huston to life opposite Bethany-Joy Lenz, who is playing his anthesis as a present-day woman hoping to modernize a Christmas classic.
A Biltmore Christmas is about to become a tradition for many by emulating the unique blend of glamour, visually striking style, and compelling storytelling from the Golden Age of Hollywood, starring icons like Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and Lauren Bacall.
Kristoffer Polaha was born for that era with his versatility as an actor who can exude charm and elegance while also representing the everyman persona. He has the emotional range for dramatic roles and the right comedic touch to bring laughter to the audience.
In the most anticipated movie of the holiday season, Kris uses that talent to bring 1940s actor Jack Huston to life opposite Bethany-Joy Lenz, who is playing his anthesis as a present-day woman hoping to modernize a Christmas classic.
- 11/25/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Have you ever wondered why in the 2023 version of "The Haunted Mansion," Owen Wilson is shown eating a big bag of Burger King and telling Lakeith Stanfield that the fast food chain's fried snacks are literal messages from heaven? Or why while Rambo is being told about his off-the-books, super-secret, clandestine mission to rescue POWs from Vietnam in "Rambo: First Blood Part II," the scene gets interrupted by his superior officer purchasing a Coca-Cola from the Coca-Cola vending machine that he inexplicably has in his office?
The answer is a little thing called product placement, in which various companies selling various products frequently exchange money with motion picture and/or television studios to display their products prominently on-screen. That's probably why in "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," when Reed Richards presents the famous flying FantastiCar from the comic books that he built all by himself in his private lab,...
The answer is a little thing called product placement, in which various companies selling various products frequently exchange money with motion picture and/or television studios to display their products prominently on-screen. That's probably why in "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," when Reed Richards presents the famous flying FantastiCar from the comic books that he built all by himself in his private lab,...
- 8/4/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is a tough act to follow. Not only has it come to define the entire shark horror subgenre, but this aquatic adventure movie also revolutionized the concept of the summer blockbuster as we know it today. It’s difficult to understate the film’s legacy. From archetypal characterization, iconic kills, ubiquitous catch phrases, and an incredible score, Jaws is a nearly flawless film that continues to terrify new audiences to this day. The same cannot be said for its sequels, however.
The underrated Jaws 2 feels a bit more like a slasher with its cadre of teens stranded in deadly water. The fourth installment, Jaws: The Revenge, is known for its implausible plot and Michael Caine’s hilarious yet dismissive comments. While the aforementioned sequels have their merits–and fair share of ardent supporters–when it comes time to defend Jaws 3D, few rise to the occasion.
The underrated Jaws 2 feels a bit more like a slasher with its cadre of teens stranded in deadly water. The fourth installment, Jaws: The Revenge, is known for its implausible plot and Michael Caine’s hilarious yet dismissive comments. While the aforementioned sequels have their merits–and fair share of ardent supporters–when it comes time to defend Jaws 3D, few rise to the occasion.
- 8/3/2023
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
Hallmark has aired its final original movie premiere of the 2022 Countdown to Christmas programming event, and that can only mean one thing:
What's on tap for 2023?
Well, Hallmark dropped some exciting news on Tuesday.
Hallmark unwrapped its first original holiday movie for 2023 with A Biltmore Christmas, starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha.
The new original movie will enter production this January in Asheville, North Carolina, at the historic Biltmore Estate, renowned for its classic holiday traditions since 1895.
"Although this National Historic Landmark has been home to many productions over the years, this movie marks the first time Biltmore Estate itself serves as the setting," Hallmark teases.
"Each year, we look for ways to create exciting, new holiday viewing experiences for our audience," enthused Samantha Dipippo, Senior Vice President, Development, Programming, Hallmark Media.
"We know fans will love being transported back in time, and the iconic, beautiful Biltmore Estate is...
What's on tap for 2023?
Well, Hallmark dropped some exciting news on Tuesday.
Hallmark unwrapped its first original holiday movie for 2023 with A Biltmore Christmas, starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha.
The new original movie will enter production this January in Asheville, North Carolina, at the historic Biltmore Estate, renowned for its classic holiday traditions since 1895.
"Although this National Historic Landmark has been home to many productions over the years, this movie marks the first time Biltmore Estate itself serves as the setting," Hallmark teases.
"Each year, we look for ways to create exciting, new holiday viewing experiences for our audience," enthused Samantha Dipippo, Senior Vice President, Development, Programming, Hallmark Media.
"We know fans will love being transported back in time, and the iconic, beautiful Biltmore Estate is...
- 12/20/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Hallmark Channel is planning ahead. Next month, the network will begin production on their first holiday movie of 2023.
“A Biltmore Christmas,” led by Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha, will film entirely on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, a national historic landmark known for its classic holiday traditions. Dustin Rikert serves as executive producer with Andrew Gernhard producing. John Putch directs the script, written by Marcy Holland.
“Each year we look for ways to create exciting, new holiday viewing experiences for our audience,” says Samantha Dipippo, senior vice president of development and programming at Hallmark Media. “We know fans will love being transported back in time and the iconic, beautiful Biltmore Estate is the perfect setting to help fans get into the holiday spirit.”
Lenz, best known for her role on “One Tree Hill,” has starred in many movies for Hallmark through the years, including “Poinsettias for Christmas...
“A Biltmore Christmas,” led by Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha, will film entirely on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, a national historic landmark known for its classic holiday traditions. Dustin Rikert serves as executive producer with Andrew Gernhard producing. John Putch directs the script, written by Marcy Holland.
“Each year we look for ways to create exciting, new holiday viewing experiences for our audience,” says Samantha Dipippo, senior vice president of development and programming at Hallmark Media. “We know fans will love being transported back in time and the iconic, beautiful Biltmore Estate is the perfect setting to help fans get into the holiday spirit.”
Lenz, best known for her role on “One Tree Hill,” has starred in many movies for Hallmark through the years, including “Poinsettias for Christmas...
- 12/20/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
A new episode of our The Black Sheep video series has arrived online, and in this one we’re looking back at a rather unpopular sequel: 1983’s Jaws 3-D (watch it Here)! Many people’s appreciation for the Jaws franchise ends with Jaws 2, but in the video embedded above we’re letting you know why we think Jaws 3-D deserves a bit more love. Check it out!
Directed by Joe Alves from a screenplay by Richard Matheson and Carl Gottlieb (with Guerdon Trueblood receiving story credit), Jaws 3-D has the following synopsis:
After a young great white shark finds its way into a sea-themed park managed by Calvin Bouchard, workers try to capture it. But the facility’s attempt to keep the shark in captivity has dire consequences: A much larger mother shark appears in search of its offspring. Among those who must battle the angry aquatic killing machine are marine biologist Kathryn Morgan,...
Directed by Joe Alves from a screenplay by Richard Matheson and Carl Gottlieb (with Guerdon Trueblood receiving story credit), Jaws 3-D has the following synopsis:
After a young great white shark finds its way into a sea-themed park managed by Calvin Bouchard, workers try to capture it. But the facility’s attempt to keep the shark in captivity has dire consequences: A much larger mother shark appears in search of its offspring. Among those who must battle the angry aquatic killing machine are marine biologist Kathryn Morgan,...
- 12/6/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Hallmark Channel has greenlit A Holiday Spectacular, a new Christmas movie starring Academy Award-nominated Ann-Margret, Eve Plumb, Tony Award-nominee Derek Klena, Ginna Claire Mason, and featuring the Radio City Rockettes. The movie will air as part of the 2022 Countdown to Christmas programming.
A Holiday Spectacular was shot on location both in upstate New York and at Radio City Music Hall. The Rockettes were choreographed by their director and choreographer Julie Branam and will be featured throughout the film in various performance numbers and speaking roles.
The story is set in 1958 when a Philadelphia heiress named Maggie (Mason) puts her high-society wedding plans, to a man she doesn’t love, on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true: dancing live on stage in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.
While her family thinks she’s staying in the...
A Holiday Spectacular was shot on location both in upstate New York and at Radio City Music Hall. The Rockettes were choreographed by their director and choreographer Julie Branam and will be featured throughout the film in various performance numbers and speaking roles.
The story is set in 1958 when a Philadelphia heiress named Maggie (Mason) puts her high-society wedding plans, to a man she doesn’t love, on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true: dancing live on stage in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.
While her family thinks she’s staying in the...
- 3/1/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC’s “American Housewife” and “American Idol” are airing a crossover episode in March, the network announced Tuesday at the Television Critics Association press tour.
The “American Housewife” episode, which is semi-confusingly titled “American Idol,” is set for Tuesday, March 19 at 8/7c. It will include guest spots from “Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie and host Ryan Seacrest.
“American Housewife’s” “American Idol” follows Taylor’s (Meg Donnelly) dream of becoming a musical superstar, per ABC. Parents Katie (Katy Mixon) and Greg (Diedrich Bader) are skeptical when Taylor announces she will use her college fund to travel to Los Angeles, audition for “American Idol,” wow the judges and become an overnight sensation — but Taylor’s passion is undeniable.
The episode was written by Jordan Roter and directed by John Putch. It won’t be the lone musical episode of this third season of “Housewife.”
Also Read: '...
The “American Housewife” episode, which is semi-confusingly titled “American Idol,” is set for Tuesday, March 19 at 8/7c. It will include guest spots from “Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie and host Ryan Seacrest.
“American Housewife’s” “American Idol” follows Taylor’s (Meg Donnelly) dream of becoming a musical superstar, per ABC. Parents Katie (Katy Mixon) and Greg (Diedrich Bader) are skeptical when Taylor announces she will use her college fund to travel to Los Angeles, audition for “American Idol,” wow the judges and become an overnight sensation — but Taylor’s passion is undeniable.
The episode was written by Jordan Roter and directed by John Putch. It won’t be the lone musical episode of this third season of “Housewife.”
Also Read: '...
- 2/5/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Tonight Lethal Weapon gives us inside look at Captain Brooks Avery when a dark secret of his is uncovered during an investigation into the murder of a Texas Ranger. He turns to Trish for help and...we'll have to wait and see what happens.
We chatted with Kevin Rahm about Avery's secret past, the fan love for Lethal Weapon, and Rahm's upcoming psychological thriller, Clinical, which drops on Netflix this Friday, the 13th.
TV Fanatic: How can such a good guy like Avery have any dark secrets?
Kevin Rahm: [laughs] I think you might be projecting on Avery. I think he is a good guy, but I think we all have things in our past we’re not proud of. Anytime those things or light is shined upon those things you have to make a decision on how you’re going to handle that,
How’d he manage to hire Trish as his lawyer?...
We chatted with Kevin Rahm about Avery's secret past, the fan love for Lethal Weapon, and Rahm's upcoming psychological thriller, Clinical, which drops on Netflix this Friday, the 13th.
TV Fanatic: How can such a good guy like Avery have any dark secrets?
Kevin Rahm: [laughs] I think you might be projecting on Avery. I think he is a good guy, but I think we all have things in our past we’re not proud of. Anytime those things or light is shined upon those things you have to make a decision on how you’re going to handle that,
How’d he manage to hire Trish as his lawyer?...
- 1/11/2017
- by Lisa Babick
- TVfanatic
Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for September 2016, including "Arrow", "Bates Motel", "Riverdale" and a whole lot more:
Everything EVERYTHINGFeature
Local Production Company: Everything Productions Canada Ltd.
Producer: Elyssa Dutton
Sep 06/16 - Oct 07/16
Live Like Line
Feature
Local Production Company: Live Like Line Productions Ltd.
Director: Sean McNamara
Producer: Charles Rapp
Aug 02/16 - Sep 13/16
Ollie
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.
Director: Shane Black
Exec. Producer(s): Bill Bannerman
Producer: John Davis
Oct 17/16 - Feb 08/17
Sweet Virginia
Feature
Local Production Company: Sv Pictures Inc
Director: Jamie Dagg
Exec. Producer(s): Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Chris Ferguson
Producer: Jordan Barber
Aug 22/16 - Sep 17/16
Tully
Feature
Local Production Company: Tully Productions BC Inc.
Director: Jason Reitman
Exec. Producer(s): Jason Cloth, Ron McLeod, Aaron Gilbert
Producer: Aaron Gilbert, Helen Estabrook
Sep 21/16 - Nov 02/16
Washer
Feature
Local Production Company: Hskl Productions Canada Inc.
Director: Stephen Chbosky
Exec.
Everything EVERYTHINGFeature
Local Production Company: Everything Productions Canada Ltd.
Producer: Elyssa Dutton
Sep 06/16 - Oct 07/16
Live Like Line
Feature
Local Production Company: Live Like Line Productions Ltd.
Director: Sean McNamara
Producer: Charles Rapp
Aug 02/16 - Sep 13/16
Ollie
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.
Director: Shane Black
Exec. Producer(s): Bill Bannerman
Producer: John Davis
Oct 17/16 - Feb 08/17
Sweet Virginia
Feature
Local Production Company: Sv Pictures Inc
Director: Jamie Dagg
Exec. Producer(s): Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Chris Ferguson
Producer: Jordan Barber
Aug 22/16 - Sep 17/16
Tully
Feature
Local Production Company: Tully Productions BC Inc.
Director: Jason Reitman
Exec. Producer(s): Jason Cloth, Ron McLeod, Aaron Gilbert
Producer: Aaron Gilbert, Helen Estabrook
Sep 21/16 - Nov 02/16
Washer
Feature
Local Production Company: Hskl Productions Canada Inc.
Director: Stephen Chbosky
Exec.
- 8/24/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Ron Moody as Fagin in 'Oliver!' based on Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist.' Ron Moody as Fagin in Dickens musical 'Oliver!': Box office and critical hit (See previous post: "Ron Moody: 'Oliver!' Actor, Academy Award Nominee Dead at 91.") Although British made, Oliver! turned out to be an elephantine release along the lines of – exclamation point or no – Gypsy, Star!, Hello Dolly!, and other Hollywood mega-musicals from the mid'-50s to the early '70s.[1] But however bloated and conventional the final result, and a cast whose best-known name was that of director Carol Reed's nephew, Oliver Reed, Oliver! found countless fans.[2] The mostly British production became a huge financial and critical success in the U.S. at a time when star-studded mega-musicals had become perilous – at times downright disastrous – ventures.[3] Upon the American release of Oliver! in Dec. 1968, frequently acerbic The...
- 6/19/2015
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Varèse Sarabande Records will release the Bates Motel - Original Television Series Soundtrack, featuring the original score composed by Chris Bacon, digitally and on CD August 25th. We have all the details you need right here.
Chris Bacon burst onto the film-scoring scene with his full throttled score for Duncan Jones’ hit thriller Source Code. He earned his first Emmy® Award Nomination for the underscore for the second half of NBC’s "Smash" Season 1.
His recent work includes the score to John Putch’s Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike, Season 2 of "Smash," and Stephen Gyllenhaal’s Sworn to Silence.
“In my early conversations with the show's producers about the score's direction, they made it clear that we are not trying to re-create or pay homage to the original Psycho, which was good news because that's one of the most iconic and recognizable scores of all time and my attempts to...
Chris Bacon burst onto the film-scoring scene with his full throttled score for Duncan Jones’ hit thriller Source Code. He earned his first Emmy® Award Nomination for the underscore for the second half of NBC’s "Smash" Season 1.
His recent work includes the score to John Putch’s Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike, Season 2 of "Smash," and Stephen Gyllenhaal’s Sworn to Silence.
“In my early conversations with the show's producers about the score's direction, they made it clear that we are not trying to re-create or pay homage to the original Psycho, which was good news because that's one of the most iconic and recognizable scores of all time and my attempts to...
- 8/14/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Cougar Town Season 5, Episode 10 “Too Good to be True”
Written by Jen D’Angelo
Directed by John Putch
Airs Tuesday nights at 10pm Et on TBS
Integrating Tom into the main ensemble of Cougar Town has produced mixed results for the show; while I enjoy his fantasy Cul de Sac and Jules constantly forgetting every single personal detail of his life, there’s certainly been a little too much attention paid to Tom’s life and mannerisms in recent memory. This often leads to easy, ‘wacky’ comedy that plays hard on his creepy attraction to Jules and his nerdier qualities – hardly rewarding avenues for a character who’s had the most depressing existence of all of them. And it feels like “Too Good to be True” is on the precipice of addressing this when his daughter arrives in town; instead, what we get for sitting through 20 minutes of farce is a pleasant,...
Written by Jen D’Angelo
Directed by John Putch
Airs Tuesday nights at 10pm Et on TBS
Integrating Tom into the main ensemble of Cougar Town has produced mixed results for the show; while I enjoy his fantasy Cul de Sac and Jules constantly forgetting every single personal detail of his life, there’s certainly been a little too much attention paid to Tom’s life and mannerisms in recent memory. This often leads to easy, ‘wacky’ comedy that plays hard on his creepy attraction to Jules and his nerdier qualities – hardly rewarding avenues for a character who’s had the most depressing existence of all of them. And it feels like “Too Good to be True” is on the precipice of addressing this when his daughter arrives in town; instead, what we get for sitting through 20 minutes of farce is a pleasant,...
- 3/12/2014
- by Randy Dankievitch
- SoundOnSight
Cougar Town Season 5, Episode 6 “Learning to Fly”
Written by Michael Lisbe & Nate Reger
Directed by John Putch
Airs Tuesday nights at 10pm Et on TBS
Underneath the many gimmicks, recurring gags, and generic sitcom tropes of “Learning to Fly”, there are some interesting stories to be told: both Jules’ fear of things going too well in her life and the entirety of the Bobby/Travis plot are terrific avenues for character exploration. However, only the latter of these two really culminates in anything interesting – and being that it’s delegated to B/C plot territory for most of the episode, there’s only so much it can do to enhance what’s around it.
There’s certainly interesting ideas to parse out of the episode’s material (that is, save for the petty, predictable Ellie/Andy stuff), most of it symbolic: the death of Big Tippi isn’t really effective...
Written by Michael Lisbe & Nate Reger
Directed by John Putch
Airs Tuesday nights at 10pm Et on TBS
Underneath the many gimmicks, recurring gags, and generic sitcom tropes of “Learning to Fly”, there are some interesting stories to be told: both Jules’ fear of things going too well in her life and the entirety of the Bobby/Travis plot are terrific avenues for character exploration. However, only the latter of these two really culminates in anything interesting – and being that it’s delegated to B/C plot territory for most of the episode, there’s only so much it can do to enhance what’s around it.
There’s certainly interesting ideas to parse out of the episode’s material (that is, save for the petty, predictable Ellie/Andy stuff), most of it symbolic: the death of Big Tippi isn’t really effective...
- 2/12/2014
- by Randy Dankievitch
- SoundOnSight
Cougar Town Season 5, Episode 5 “Hard On Me”
Written by Mary Fitzgerald
Directed by John Putch
Airs Tuesday nights at 10pm Et on TBS
There aren’t many recurring characters who bring as much gravitas to a comedy as Ken Jenkins does on Cougar Town. Anytime Chick Cobb shows up in town, Cougar Town morphs from a slapstick comedy about 40-somethings into something more existential, using the established father/daughter relationship to explore some of the more difficult, unanswered questions we face as we head into the middle portion of our lives. “Hard On Me” is no exception: even when it’s not focused on Chick and his Alzheimer’s, death (in the form of an infected Ellie) hangs over the entire episode, a symbolic reminder of life’s cruelest inevitability whenever Chick isn’t on-screen.
As expected, Chick’s presence yanks the attention away from anything else going on this season,...
Written by Mary Fitzgerald
Directed by John Putch
Airs Tuesday nights at 10pm Et on TBS
There aren’t many recurring characters who bring as much gravitas to a comedy as Ken Jenkins does on Cougar Town. Anytime Chick Cobb shows up in town, Cougar Town morphs from a slapstick comedy about 40-somethings into something more existential, using the established father/daughter relationship to explore some of the more difficult, unanswered questions we face as we head into the middle portion of our lives. “Hard On Me” is no exception: even when it’s not focused on Chick and his Alzheimer’s, death (in the form of an infected Ellie) hangs over the entire episode, a symbolic reminder of life’s cruelest inevitability whenever Chick isn’t on-screen.
As expected, Chick’s presence yanks the attention away from anything else going on this season,...
- 2/5/2014
- by Randy Dankievitch
- SoundOnSight
Cougar Town Season 5, Episode 4 “The Trip to Pirate’s Cove”
Written by Peter Saji
Directed by John Putch
Airs Tuesdays at 10pm Et on TBS
A personal emergency kept me from writing a Cougar Town review last week – but even if I hadn’t, there wouldn’t have been much to say about “Depending on You”, outside of “Tom’s cul-de-sac is funny/weird” and “hey, Bobby and Ellie should hang out more often.” Given that this week’s “The Trip to Pirate’s Cove” is the 80th episode of Cougar Town, it’s unsurprising I entered with low expectations, especially knowing we were in store for a half-hour full of pirate jokes.
All that being said, “The Trip to Pirate’s Cove” isn’t half bad – and it’s probably the single funniest episode of the season, to boot.
Where “The Trip to Pirate’s Cove” elevates itself over...
Written by Peter Saji
Directed by John Putch
Airs Tuesdays at 10pm Et on TBS
A personal emergency kept me from writing a Cougar Town review last week – but even if I hadn’t, there wouldn’t have been much to say about “Depending on You”, outside of “Tom’s cul-de-sac is funny/weird” and “hey, Bobby and Ellie should hang out more often.” Given that this week’s “The Trip to Pirate’s Cove” is the 80th episode of Cougar Town, it’s unsurprising I entered with low expectations, especially knowing we were in store for a half-hour full of pirate jokes.
All that being said, “The Trip to Pirate’s Cove” isn’t half bad – and it’s probably the single funniest episode of the season, to boot.
Where “The Trip to Pirate’s Cove” elevates itself over...
- 1/30/2014
- by Randy Dankievitch
- SoundOnSight
After opening day of the World 3-D Film Expo III at the Sid Grauman Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, where two diverse hits from 1953 where aired, Hondo and House Of Wax, the next day brought with it the blockbuster outing of the entire festival. Especially for monster kids.
Following The Maze and Bwana Devil, Saturday brought us Jack Arnold’s Creature From The Black Lagoon on the big screen, in 3-D, how it was intended to be seen, with star Julie Adams (aka Kay Lawrence, the luminescent bombshell in the classic white swimsuit) in attendance for a Q&A after the show. It doesn’t get much better than that.
I was blessed with the opportunity to talk with Julie Adams and her son Mitch Danton before the festival, in an interview that is forthcoming (stay glued to Facebook, Twitter, and the website for details!). At the Expo, I was able...
Following The Maze and Bwana Devil, Saturday brought us Jack Arnold’s Creature From The Black Lagoon on the big screen, in 3-D, how it was intended to be seen, with star Julie Adams (aka Kay Lawrence, the luminescent bombshell in the classic white swimsuit) in attendance for a Q&A after the show. It doesn’t get much better than that.
I was blessed with the opportunity to talk with Julie Adams and her son Mitch Danton before the festival, in an interview that is forthcoming (stay glued to Facebook, Twitter, and the website for details!). At the Expo, I was able...
- 9/10/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Review James Hunt 14 Jun 2013 - 07:30
Our Star Trek: Tng look-back reaches the show's best episode yet by some margin, the gripping A Matter Of Honor...
This review contains spoilers.
2.8 A Matter of Honor
The Enterprise welcomes aboard a group of new crew members who are joining as part of an exchange program, including an eager-to-please Benzite who looks exactly like Wesley's friend Mordock. Don't worry, though, Mordock hasn't graduated in record time! He's actually Ensign Mendon, and looks the same because he's from the same Geostructure as Mordock. Glad that's cleared up. It's definitely nothing to do with wanting to re-use existing prosthetics that already fit a specific actor, anyway.
Down at the shooting range, Riker and Picard play the futuristic equivalent of Duck Hunt while discussing the idea of sending an officer to a Klingon ship through the exchange program. Riker volunteers, ostensibly "because it's never been done before,...
Our Star Trek: Tng look-back reaches the show's best episode yet by some margin, the gripping A Matter Of Honor...
This review contains spoilers.
2.8 A Matter of Honor
The Enterprise welcomes aboard a group of new crew members who are joining as part of an exchange program, including an eager-to-please Benzite who looks exactly like Wesley's friend Mordock. Don't worry, though, Mordock hasn't graduated in record time! He's actually Ensign Mendon, and looks the same because he's from the same Geostructure as Mordock. Glad that's cleared up. It's definitely nothing to do with wanting to re-use existing prosthetics that already fit a specific actor, anyway.
Down at the shooting range, Riker and Picard play the futuristic equivalent of Duck Hunt while discussing the idea of sending an officer to a Klingon ship through the exchange program. Riker volunteers, ostensibly "because it's never been done before,...
- 6/14/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Jean Stapleton, the actress who played Archie Bunker's better half, has passed away at the age of 90.Stapleton died on Friday of natural causes at her New York City home surrounded by freinds and family, her children said on Saturday."It is with great love and heavy hearts that we say farewell to our collective Mother, with a capital M," said her son and daughter, John Putch and Pamela Putch, in a statement. "Her devotion to her craft and her family taught us all great life lessons."Stapleton received 8 Emmy nominations and won 3 times during her 8 year tenure with All In The Family.
- 6/1/2013
- PalZoo
So sad! The actress behind one of the most iconic wives in television history died of natural causes on May 31. She was 90 years old.
Jean Stapleton, who played Edith Bunker on the iconic show All in the Family passed away at the age of 90 on May 31 in New York City. Her family stated that she died of natural causes.
Jean Stapleton: Iconic Actress Dies At 90
Jean breathed comic and endearing life into Edith, Archie Bunker’s long-suffering wife on All in the Family, one of the most popular television shows in the 1970s. She won three Emmys for the role and her co-star Carroll O’Connor, who played Archie, once wrote, “The benign, compassionate presence she developed made my egregious churl bearable.”
She was born in 1923, the daughter of a billboard salesman and an opera singer. She got her big acting break in 1949 when she was cast in the national touring company for Harvey.
Jean Stapleton, who played Edith Bunker on the iconic show All in the Family passed away at the age of 90 on May 31 in New York City. Her family stated that she died of natural causes.
Jean Stapleton: Iconic Actress Dies At 90
Jean breathed comic and endearing life into Edith, Archie Bunker’s long-suffering wife on All in the Family, one of the most popular television shows in the 1970s. She won three Emmys for the role and her co-star Carroll O’Connor, who played Archie, once wrote, “The benign, compassionate presence she developed made my egregious churl bearable.”
She was born in 1923, the daughter of a billboard salesman and an opera singer. She got her big acting break in 1949 when she was cast in the national touring company for Harvey.
- 6/1/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Jean Stapleton, best known for her role as Archie Bunker's wife Edith on All in the Family, died Friday in her New York City home of natural causes her family announced today.
She was 90 years old.
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Stapleton won three Emmys for her role as Edith on the long-running CBS sitcom, which aired from 1971 to 1979. She was a veteran of the stage, film and television, and was also nominated for Emmys for her roles as Eleanor Roosevelt in the 1982 CBS television film Eleanor, First Lady of the World and for a guest appearance on the ABC series Grace Under Fire.
Stapleton is survived by her children, television producer Pamela Putch and film and television director John Putch.
She was 90 years old.
Pics: Star Sightings
Stapleton won three Emmys for her role as Edith on the long-running CBS sitcom, which aired from 1971 to 1979. She was a veteran of the stage, film and television, and was also nominated for Emmys for her roles as Eleanor Roosevelt in the 1982 CBS television film Eleanor, First Lady of the World and for a guest appearance on the ABC series Grace Under Fire.
Stapleton is survived by her children, television producer Pamela Putch and film and television director John Putch.
- 6/1/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
Jean Stapleton, the actress who played Archie Bunker’s long-suffering wife, died in New York City home Friday of natural causes, her family announced Saturday. For her role as Edith Bunker — a character Carroll O’Connor described as a "benign, compassionate presence" in his autobiography of the late actress — Stapleton won three Emmy awards. According to the La Times, she had worked in Hollywood since her 1949 break in the national touring company of Harvey and was last seen in 1998's You've Got Mail. She is survived by her two children, television producer Pamela Putch and film and television director John Putch.
- 6/1/2013
- by Delia Paunescu
- Vulture
Jean Stapleton, who played Archie Bunker's wife Edith in the TV series "All in the Family," died yesterday (May 31) in New York. She was 90.
According to the Chicago Tribune, Stapleton's family announced she had died of natural causes.
Stapleton won three Emmys for her work on "All in the Family," reports TMZ. She was nominated for two additional Emmy awards, adds The Hollywood Reporter, for portraying Eleanor Roosevelt in the 1982 CBS telefilm "Eleanor, First Lady of the World," and as Aunt Vivian on the ABC series "Grace Under Fire." Stapleton was last seen on screen in the 1998 movie "You've Got Mail" (as Meg Ryan's co-worker).
Stapleton is survived by her children -- TV producer Pamela Putch and film and TV director John Putch, notes the L.A. Times.
According to the Chicago Tribune, Stapleton's family announced she had died of natural causes.
Stapleton won three Emmys for her work on "All in the Family," reports TMZ. She was nominated for two additional Emmy awards, adds The Hollywood Reporter, for portraying Eleanor Roosevelt in the 1982 CBS telefilm "Eleanor, First Lady of the World," and as Aunt Vivian on the ABC series "Grace Under Fire." Stapleton was last seen on screen in the 1998 movie "You've Got Mail" (as Meg Ryan's co-worker).
Stapleton is survived by her children -- TV producer Pamela Putch and film and TV director John Putch, notes the L.A. Times.
- 6/1/2013
- by Liat Kornowski
- Huffington Post
Veteran actress Jean Stapleton, a three-time Emmy winner for her iconic portrayal of All in the Family‘s Edith Bunker, passed away at her New York City home on Friday, from natural causes, the Los Angeles Times reports. She was 90.
Stapleton’s television career began in the 1950s, with appearances on Starlight Theatre, Lux Video Theatre and The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse. She went on to guest-star on several series, including Dennis the Menace, Dr. Kildare, Car 54 Where Are You? and My Three Sons, before settling into the role of outspoken, unapologetic bigot Archie Bunker’s wife in CBS’ All in the Family,...
Stapleton’s television career began in the 1950s, with appearances on Starlight Theatre, Lux Video Theatre and The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse. She went on to guest-star on several series, including Dennis the Menace, Dr. Kildare, Car 54 Where Are You? and My Three Sons, before settling into the role of outspoken, unapologetic bigot Archie Bunker’s wife in CBS’ All in the Family,...
- 6/1/2013
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
New York (AP) — Jean Stapleton, the stage-trained character actress who played Archie Bunker's far better half, the sweetly naive Edith, in TV's groundbreaking 1970s comedy "All in the Family," has died. She was 90. Stapleton died Friday of natural causes at her New York City home surrounded by friends and family, her son, John Putch, said Saturday. Little known to the public before "All In the Family," she co-starred with Carroll O'Connor in the top-rated CBS sitcom about an unrepentant bigot, the wife he churlishly but fondly called "Dingbat," their daughter Gloria (Sally Struthers) and liberal son-in-law Mike, aka Meathead...
- 6/1/2013
- by Jake Pearson (AP Staff)
- Hitfix
Stage, film, and television actress Jean Stapleton, best known for her role as Archie Bunker’s devoted wife Edith on All in the Family, died on June 1 at her home in New York City. She was 90.
As originally envisioned by All in the Family creator Norman Lear, Edith Bunker was a tart voice of truth meant to put her bigoted husband Archie in his place. Even in the January 1971 pilot episode of the immediately controversial series, Edith gives it right back to her husband, like every sitcom wife from Alice Kramden in the past to Peg Bundy in the future.
As originally envisioned by All in the Family creator Norman Lear, Edith Bunker was a tart voice of truth meant to put her bigoted husband Archie in his place. Even in the January 1971 pilot episode of the immediately controversial series, Edith gives it right back to her husband, like every sitcom wife from Alice Kramden in the past to Peg Bundy in the future.
- 6/1/2013
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
Jean Stapleton, who played Archie Bunker's wife, Edith, in All In the Family passed away from natural causes on Friday, May 31. She was 90. Her son, John Putch, told the Associated Press that she died in New York City, surrounded by her friends and family. According to the AP, Stapleton received eight Emmy nominations and won three times during her eight-year tenure with the popular 1970s comedy. She also earned Emmy nominations for playing Eleanor Roosevelt in the 1982 film Eleanor, First Lady of the World and [...]...
- 6/1/2013
- Us Weekly
Cougar Town Season 4, Episodes 15 & 16 ‘Don’t Fade On Me’/'Have Love Will Travel’
Directed by John Putch
‘Don’t Fade On Me’ written by Melody Derloshon & Blake McCormick
‘Have Love Will Travel’ written by Mary Fitzgerald & Peter Saji
Cougar Town returns for season 5 in 2014
It’s been an interesting season for Cougar Town, one that’s had it’s share of emotional highs (‘Make It Better’) and overly broad comedic lows (last week’s ‘The Criminal Kind‘). Tonight’s two-part season finale falls somewhere in the middle: it’s one of the funnier episodes of the season, but is often too sentimental for its own good, despite having its heart in the right place in the most important moments, when the themes of family and hope are at their strongest.
A lot of tonight’s two episodes – ‘Have Love Will Travel’ in particular – felt like an old version of Cougar Town...
Directed by John Putch
‘Don’t Fade On Me’ written by Melody Derloshon & Blake McCormick
‘Have Love Will Travel’ written by Mary Fitzgerald & Peter Saji
Cougar Town returns for season 5 in 2014
It’s been an interesting season for Cougar Town, one that’s had it’s share of emotional highs (‘Make It Better’) and overly broad comedic lows (last week’s ‘The Criminal Kind‘). Tonight’s two-part season finale falls somewhere in the middle: it’s one of the funnier episodes of the season, but is often too sentimental for its own good, despite having its heart in the right place in the most important moments, when the themes of family and hope are at their strongest.
A lot of tonight’s two episodes – ‘Have Love Will Travel’ in particular – felt like an old version of Cougar Town...
- 4/10/2013
- by Randy
- SoundOnSight
Cougar Town Season 4, Episode 12 ‘This Old Town’
Directed by John Putch
Written by Melody Derloshon
Airs Tuesdays at 10pm Et on TBS
Cougar Town‘s fourth season has simultaneously inched in two different directions: broader with its humor, and deeper with its emotional beats, focusing often on the three big M’s of adult life: marriage, maturity, and mortality. That season-long dichotomy is in full effect once again in ‘This Old Town’, a first half filled with jokes about being old, and a second half that takes the idea much more seriously.
At its core, ‘This Old Town’ is about the comfortable trappings of maturity – having a set schedule, taking things slowly, and being surrounded by predictable people. It’s overtly shown with Jules, Ellie and Grayson, who embrace the life of the elderly like it’s a job – Grayson even buys a cardigan to wear to the early-bird dinner special.
Directed by John Putch
Written by Melody Derloshon
Airs Tuesdays at 10pm Et on TBS
Cougar Town‘s fourth season has simultaneously inched in two different directions: broader with its humor, and deeper with its emotional beats, focusing often on the three big M’s of adult life: marriage, maturity, and mortality. That season-long dichotomy is in full effect once again in ‘This Old Town’, a first half filled with jokes about being old, and a second half that takes the idea much more seriously.
At its core, ‘This Old Town’ is about the comfortable trappings of maturity – having a set schedule, taking things slowly, and being surrounded by predictable people. It’s overtly shown with Jules, Ellie and Grayson, who embrace the life of the elderly like it’s a job – Grayson even buys a cardigan to wear to the early-bird dinner special.
- 3/27/2013
- by Randy
- SoundOnSight
Cougar Town Season 4, Episode 8 ‘You and I Will Meet Again’
Directed by John Putch
Written by Peter Saji
Airs Tuesday nights at 10pm Et on TBS
Cougar Town‘s played around with Laurie and Travis becoming a couple for awhile now – and quietly, they’ve turned a typical comedic story line into a layered relationship between two people drawn to each other, despite living two completely different lives. This dynamic comes to a head in ‘You and I Will Meet Again’, as Travis comes face to face with the news that Wade is moving in with Laurie.
We often see examples of Jules holding Travis back in some fashion (particularly in the first two seasons) – and after sneaking in his room to cuddle with him and getting caught by his roommates (again), Jules questions whether she is as good of a mother as she thinks she is. And she realizes that she might be right,...
Directed by John Putch
Written by Peter Saji
Airs Tuesday nights at 10pm Et on TBS
Cougar Town‘s played around with Laurie and Travis becoming a couple for awhile now – and quietly, they’ve turned a typical comedic story line into a layered relationship between two people drawn to each other, despite living two completely different lives. This dynamic comes to a head in ‘You and I Will Meet Again’, as Travis comes face to face with the news that Wade is moving in with Laurie.
We often see examples of Jules holding Travis back in some fashion (particularly in the first two seasons) – and after sneaking in his room to cuddle with him and getting caught by his roommates (again), Jules questions whether she is as good of a mother as she thinks she is. And she realizes that she might be right,...
- 2/27/2013
- by Randy
- SoundOnSight
Right before the Academy Awards announces its winners, the 33rd Annual Razzie Awards has unveiled the list of its own winners for the worst achievement in film for 2012. "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" had eleven nominations (twice in one category) and ended up winning seven, including Worst Picture, Worst Actress for Kristen Stewart and Worst Director for Bill Condon. Last year Adam Sandler's "Jack and Jill" won all the awards. But this year, his "That's My Boy" movie won only two, for Worst Actor and Worst Screenplay. Check out the full list of nominees and winners (in red) below. Worst Picture: * The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 * Battleship * Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure * That's My Boy! * A Thousand Words Worst Actress: * Kristen Stewart - Snow White and The Huntsman, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 * Katherine Heigl - One For The Money...
- 2/25/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
In contrast with the Oscars, as we head towards the end of the awards season this year, the Razzies celebrate what they (in many cases, unfairly) deem to be the year’s worst contributions in the film industry.
Recent years have had the tendency to focus on a select few films and/or filmmakers/actors, and then nominate them across the board. Last year, it was Adam Sandler. This year, it was The Twilight Saga.
Whilst a lot of people (critics as well as audiences) felt that the franchise’s final instalment, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, was a series-best, and a great finale to the series, the Razzies went ahead and gave the nominations you’d expect, nominating the film and its team across the board.
I remain unable to get behind the spirit of the Razzies, especially when they seem to focus on the easy targets, regardless...
Recent years have had the tendency to focus on a select few films and/or filmmakers/actors, and then nominate them across the board. Last year, it was Adam Sandler. This year, it was The Twilight Saga.
Whilst a lot of people (critics as well as audiences) felt that the franchise’s final instalment, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, was a series-best, and a great finale to the series, the Razzies went ahead and gave the nominations you’d expect, nominating the film and its team across the board.
I remain unable to get behind the spirit of the Razzies, especially when they seem to focus on the easy targets, regardless...
- 2/24/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The 11th Annual Razzie Awards took place yesterday, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II swept the awards with seven wins including Worst Picture, Bill Condon got Worst Director, Kristen Stewart landed Worst Actress, and Taylor Lautner took home Worst Supporting Actor. Adam Sandler took home the Worst Actor award for That's My Boy. I won't argue with any of these wins, the movies that took home these worst of the year awards definitely deserved it.
Check out the full list of nominees and winners below.
Worst Picture
Battleship
The Oogieloves in Big Balloon Adventure
That's My Boy
A Thousand Words
*Winner The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II
Worst Director
Sean Anders - That's My Boy
Peter Berg - Battleship
*Winner Bill Condon - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II
Tyler Perry - Good Deeds / Madea's Witness Protection
John Putch - Atlas Shrugged: Part II
Worst Actress...
Check out the full list of nominees and winners below.
Worst Picture
Battleship
The Oogieloves in Big Balloon Adventure
That's My Boy
A Thousand Words
*Winner The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II
Worst Director
Sean Anders - That's My Boy
Peter Berg - Battleship
*Winner Bill Condon - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II
Tyler Perry - Good Deeds / Madea's Witness Protection
John Putch - Atlas Shrugged: Part II
Worst Actress...
- 2/24/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Just half a mile up the road from where the 85th Academy Awards will be held, the 33rd Golden Rasperry Awards were handed out. The Razzies have been taking place since 1980, billing themselves as an antidote to Hollywood's glitz and glam award season.
Taking home 60% of the prizes for the night, there aren't many categories "The Twilight Saga: Braking Dawn - Part 2" didn't nab, but apparently Rihanna's supporting turn in "Battleship" was enough to sway Golden Raspberry voters' away from their hatred of the film. As Kristen Stewart takes the stage down the street to present an Oscar, will anyone be snickering about her Worst Actress prize? Or might they have been snickering anyway?
Nominees and winners for The Razzies are decided by email ballot in nine of 10 categories. The tenth category, Worst Remake, Rip-Off, or Sequel, is decided by a poll at the film review website, Rotten Tomatoes.
Taking home 60% of the prizes for the night, there aren't many categories "The Twilight Saga: Braking Dawn - Part 2" didn't nab, but apparently Rihanna's supporting turn in "Battleship" was enough to sway Golden Raspberry voters' away from their hatred of the film. As Kristen Stewart takes the stage down the street to present an Oscar, will anyone be snickering about her Worst Actress prize? Or might they have been snickering anyway?
Nominees and winners for The Razzies are decided by email ballot in nine of 10 categories. The tenth category, Worst Remake, Rip-Off, or Sequel, is decided by a poll at the film review website, Rotten Tomatoes.
- 2/24/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2,’ along with stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson lead the pack with a whopping 7 ‘wins’ at the 2013 Golden Raspberry Awards. Do You think they deserved the diss?
Breaking Dawn Part 2 got slammed at the Razzies on Feb. 23, an Academy Awards spoof that hands out prizes for Hollywood’s lousiest movies on the eve of the Oscars.
The final installment of the Twilight saga managed to take home 7 “wins” including Worst Picture, Worst Actress (Kristen Stewart) Worst Supporting Actor (Taylor Lautner), Worst Screen Couple (Lautner and 12 year-old Mackenzie Foy) and Worst Screen Ensemble, which included Robert Pattinson.
The film also picked up Worst Remake/Rip-Off or Sequel and Worst Director for Bill Condon, making the fifth and final Twilight film 2012′s most-RAZZed movie.
But fret not! Breaking Dawn Part 2 may have taken home the most awards this year, but they didn’t do as bad...
Breaking Dawn Part 2 got slammed at the Razzies on Feb. 23, an Academy Awards spoof that hands out prizes for Hollywood’s lousiest movies on the eve of the Oscars.
The final installment of the Twilight saga managed to take home 7 “wins” including Worst Picture, Worst Actress (Kristen Stewart) Worst Supporting Actor (Taylor Lautner), Worst Screen Couple (Lautner and 12 year-old Mackenzie Foy) and Worst Screen Ensemble, which included Robert Pattinson.
The film also picked up Worst Remake/Rip-Off or Sequel and Worst Director for Bill Condon, making the fifth and final Twilight film 2012′s most-RAZZed movie.
But fret not! Breaking Dawn Part 2 may have taken home the most awards this year, but they didn’t do as bad...
- 2/24/2013
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
Worst Picture Battleship The Oogieloves in Big Balloon Adventure That’s My Boy A Thousand Words The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II Worst Director Sean Anders – That’s My Boy Peter Berg – Battleship Bill Condon – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II Tyler Perry – Good Deeds / Madea’s Witness Protection John Putch – Atlas Shrugged: Part II Worst Actress Katherine Heigl – One for the Money Milla Jovovich – Resident Evil: Retribution Tyler Perry – Madea’s Witness Protection Kristen Stewart – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II / Snow White and the Huntsman Barbra Streisand – The Guilt Trip Worst Actor Nicolas Cage – Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance / Seeking Justice Eddie Murphy – A Thousand Words Robert Pattinson – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II Tyler Perry – Alex Cross / Good Deeds Adam Sandler – That’s My Boy Worst Supporting Actress Jessica Biel – Playing For Keeps / Total Recall Brooklyn Decker – Battleship / What to Expect When...
- 2/24/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
All around Hollywood, the movie industry’s best and brightest are preparing for the year’s biggest awards bonanza — a starry, starry night of designer dresses, well-deserved wins, and touching acceptance speeches.
But as exciting as the Independent Spirit Awards may be, they can’t hold a candle to the Golden Raspberry Awards. Since 1980, this off-brand ceremony has rewarded the best in bad film, giving cinematic trainwrecks like Mommie Dearest, Howard the Duck, Showgirls, and Battlefield Earth the dishonor they deserve. The films in contention this year may not be quite as terrible as those that have won in years...
But as exciting as the Independent Spirit Awards may be, they can’t hold a candle to the Golden Raspberry Awards. Since 1980, this off-brand ceremony has rewarded the best in bad film, giving cinematic trainwrecks like Mommie Dearest, Howard the Duck, Showgirls, and Battlefield Earth the dishonor they deserve. The films in contention this year may not be quite as terrible as those that have won in years...
- 2/23/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
Welcome to another preview of some great upcoming Blu-Ray releases! This week, the much-talked about Argo hits store shelves, Sinister will convince you to never watch home movies again, and Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome lands on Blu-Ray with some science-fiction style.
Ready for this week’s Blu-Ray releases? Then read on.
Argo
Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Kyle Chandler, Clea DuVall, and Chris Messina.
Director: Ben Affleck
An American thriller film directed by Ben Affleck and based on the true story of a 1979 CIA operation. The film has won a number of awards and is nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Alan Arkin).
Plot: During the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, a CIA ‘exfiltration’ specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
My Thoughts:...
Ready for this week’s Blu-Ray releases? Then read on.
Argo
Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Kyle Chandler, Clea DuVall, and Chris Messina.
Director: Ben Affleck
An American thriller film directed by Ben Affleck and based on the true story of a 1979 CIA operation. The film has won a number of awards and is nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Alan Arkin).
Plot: During the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, a CIA ‘exfiltration’ specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
My Thoughts:...
- 2/15/2013
- by C.P. Howells
- We Got This Covered
The 33rd annual Razzie Awards announced their official nominations today and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" led the way, earning a whopping 11 nominations along with the unofficial title of crappiest movie of the year.
A title that will no doubt become official once the winners are announced on February 23. In fact, Razzie voters think "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" is so bad that they actually gave it more nominations (11) than there are categories (10).
Suffice it to say that there's no point in even listing which categories the film was nominated in, as it was nominated in every single one of them, as well as twice for Worst Screen Couple (Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart on the one hand and Taylor Lautner and Mackenzie Foy on the other).
But don't worry, Twihards, because "Breaking Dawn" had good company, if by good company you mean "really bad company," as perennial...
A title that will no doubt become official once the winners are announced on February 23. In fact, Razzie voters think "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" is so bad that they actually gave it more nominations (11) than there are categories (10).
Suffice it to say that there's no point in even listing which categories the film was nominated in, as it was nominated in every single one of them, as well as twice for Worst Screen Couple (Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart on the one hand and Taylor Lautner and Mackenzie Foy on the other).
But don't worry, Twihards, because "Breaking Dawn" had good company, if by good company you mean "really bad company," as perennial...
- 1/9/2013
- by Scott Harris
- NextMovie
With this year's Oscar nominations set to be announced tomorrow, you know that can only mean one thing... it's Razzie time! As always, the Golden Raspberry Awards will honour the worst films of the year and for the most part it has become all too predictable. Like seriously... can we just give Adam Sandler a lifetime achievement award and be done with it? Even less surprising is the fact that the final Twilight film is also nominated, although in this case it is up for every single category. Other obvious targets include Eddie Murphy, Nicolas Cage, Katherine Heigl and Battleship. Personally, I'm just happy to see Oogieloves finally get the recognition it deserves. This year's winners will be announced on Saturday, February 23rd, the day before the Oscars. Do you agree that these are the worst movies and performances of the year? Check out the full list of nominees after the jump.
- 1/9/2013
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
Every year on the day before the Academy Award nominations announced their nominees for the best in film, the Razzies announce their list of nominees for the worst in film. Increasingly, though, it's become a place for haters to hate. Additionally, the nominations aren't productive, they seem to be out to humiliate actors. For instance, it's incredibly unjust to nominate The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (the best of the series) at all, but certainly not for acting or screenplay. The screenplay, which is adapted from the Stephenie Myer book, actually added in one of the most brilliant twists in modern day moviemaking. As moviegoers, we've all been disappointed from time to time in the acting work by an esteemed actor; for instance, I felt the great Sigourney Weaver phoned in her performance in Avatar which brought the quality of the film down. But to criticize an actor for performing...
- 1/9/2013
- by tara@kidspickflicks.com (Tara the Mom)
- kidspickflicks
The 2012 Razzie Awards, annually honoring the "worst Hollywood has to offer," has announced the nominations for the past year in film. Notable nominees include "Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2" leading the pack with 10 nominations, and David Hasselhoff and Vanilla Ice are both nominated for playing themselves, which is a special kind of bad, and Tyler Perry was nominated in both the actor and actress categories (in drag and not in drag). Heh.
The full list of nominees:
Worst Picture
Battleship
Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure
That's My Boy!
A Thousand Words
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
Worst Actress
Katherine Heigl, One For The Money
Milla Jovovich, Resident Evil #5: Retribution
Tyler Perry (In Drag), Madea's Witless Protection
Kristen Stewart, Snow White and The Huntsman & Twilight S.B.D. #2
Barbra Streisand, Guilt Trip
Worst Actor
Nicolas Cage, Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance & Seeking Justice
Eddie Murphy, A Thousand Words
Robert Pattinson,...
The full list of nominees:
Worst Picture
Battleship
Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure
That's My Boy!
A Thousand Words
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
Worst Actress
Katherine Heigl, One For The Money
Milla Jovovich, Resident Evil #5: Retribution
Tyler Perry (In Drag), Madea's Witless Protection
Kristen Stewart, Snow White and The Huntsman & Twilight S.B.D. #2
Barbra Streisand, Guilt Trip
Worst Actor
Nicolas Cage, Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance & Seeking Justice
Eddie Murphy, A Thousand Words
Robert Pattinson,...
- 1/9/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The nominations for the 33rd annual Razzie Awards were announced late last night, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 lead the nods, with 11 in just 10 categories. Ouch. Not that harsh criticism is anything new to the Twilight community, but it still stings, right? Especially when you see the other movies nominated: They’re either big overblown vehicles for giant movie stars that flopped (Battleship, Total Recall), terrible comedies (That’s My Boy, One for the Money) or obscure movies we totally forgot about (Oogieloves, Atlas Shrugged: Part II). Breaking Dawn, on the other hand, was always meant to be a faithful “love letter” for the fans, not critics and not everyone else who’s obviously not in the target demo.
Should Eddie Murphy’s performance in A Thousand Words be in the same category as Robert Pattinson’s last appearance as Edward? Well, we’re eager to let you guys vent about this one.
Should Eddie Murphy’s performance in A Thousand Words be in the same category as Robert Pattinson’s last appearance as Edward? Well, we’re eager to let you guys vent about this one.
- 1/9/2013
- by Sabrina Rojas Weiss
- TheFabLife - Movies
‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2,’ along with stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson lead the (wolf) pack with a whopping 11 nominations for the 2013 Golden Raspberry Awards. Do You think they deserve the diss?
Breaking Dawn — Part 2 will forever be a fan favorite but the Razzie Awards don’t seem to be fans of the movie or stars Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart! The movie and all of the actors are nominated for awards! Watch the nomination announcement video below!
Breaking Dawn — Part 2 Nominated In Every Category
Breaking Dawn – Part 2 is nominated in one way or another in each of the 10 categories, and actually has two nominations in the Worst Screen Couple category.
The Razzies will be presented on Feb. 23, the day before the Oscars.
The Complete List Of Nominations
Worst Picture
• Battleship
• The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure
• That’s My Boy
• A Thousand Words
• The...
Breaking Dawn — Part 2 will forever be a fan favorite but the Razzie Awards don’t seem to be fans of the movie or stars Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart! The movie and all of the actors are nominated for awards! Watch the nomination announcement video below!
Breaking Dawn — Part 2 Nominated In Every Category
Breaking Dawn – Part 2 is nominated in one way or another in each of the 10 categories, and actually has two nominations in the Worst Screen Couple category.
The Razzies will be presented on Feb. 23, the day before the Oscars.
The Complete List Of Nominations
Worst Picture
• Battleship
• The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure
• That’s My Boy
• A Thousand Words
• The...
- 1/9/2013
- by Dory Larrabee
- HollywoodLife
Directors Guild of America overlooks trio for directorial achievement prize, traditionally regarded as Oscars bellwether
The 2013 Oscar hopes of film-makers such as Quentin Tarantino, David O Russell and Paul Thomas Anderson have suffered a setback after they were snubbed by the influential Directors Guild of America awards.
Announcing its nominations for directorial achievement in film-making over the past year, the guild named Steven Spielberg (Lincoln), Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty), Tom Hooper (Les Miserables), Ben Affleck (Argo) and Ang Lee (Life of Pi) as its nominees for 2013. The organisation's annual rundown is seen as one of the most reliable indicators of Oscar success because many of its members also vote for the best director prize at the Academy awards. In both 2011 and 2012, four out of the guild's five nominees subsequently found themselves in the frame for the equivalent Oscar.
The news means that Tarantino may not receive an Oscar nod...
The 2013 Oscar hopes of film-makers such as Quentin Tarantino, David O Russell and Paul Thomas Anderson have suffered a setback after they were snubbed by the influential Directors Guild of America awards.
Announcing its nominations for directorial achievement in film-making over the past year, the guild named Steven Spielberg (Lincoln), Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty), Tom Hooper (Les Miserables), Ben Affleck (Argo) and Ang Lee (Life of Pi) as its nominees for 2013. The organisation's annual rundown is seen as one of the most reliable indicators of Oscar success because many of its members also vote for the best director prize at the Academy awards. In both 2011 and 2012, four out of the guild's five nominees subsequently found themselves in the frame for the equivalent Oscar.
The news means that Tarantino may not receive an Oscar nod...
- 1/9/2013
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
The 33rd Annual Razzie Awards have announced the nominees for the worst achievement in film for 2012, with "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" earning a total of eleven nominations, which means it was nominated in every category, including twice in the Worst Couple category. Taking second place is Adam Sandler's "That's My Boy," which received eight nominations. The actor ends up on the list almost every year, most recently for "Jack and Jill," which earned him nominations in both male and female categories, something Tyler Perry usually dominates in. Check out the full list of nominees below, and stay tuned for the awards show, which will take place on Saturday, February 23rd, the day before the Oscars. Worst Picture: * Battleship * Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure * That's My Boy! * A Thousand Words * The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 Worst Actress: * Katherine Heigl - One For The Money...
- 1/9/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
The awards season is most definitely upon us, with this morning’s announcement of the BAFTA nominations, celebrating some of the finest talent in the industry from 2012. And whilst most of the ceremonies look to highlight the best, there’s always one that goes in the opposite direction to take a look at what they feel is some of the worst: The Razzies.
Last year, Jack & Jill with Adam Sandler set a record by winning in all ten categories. And this year, however fair the criticisms may be, we have The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 nominated in every category and competing for a similar honour.
I remain undecided about the sentiment of the Golden Raspberry Awards (a.k.a. the Razzies) – whilst I recognise there’s an element of fun intended, having fun at the expense of people’s hard work does seem slightly off to me. But nonetheless,...
Last year, Jack & Jill with Adam Sandler set a record by winning in all ten categories. And this year, however fair the criticisms may be, we have The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 nominated in every category and competing for a similar honour.
I remain undecided about the sentiment of the Golden Raspberry Awards (a.k.a. the Razzies) – whilst I recognise there’s an element of fun intended, having fun at the expense of people’s hard work does seem slightly off to me. But nonetheless,...
- 1/9/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
News Ryan Lambie Jan 9, 2013
Twilight, Battleship and That's My Boy are among the nominees on this year's Golden Raspberries list...
While the awards season is usually about filmmakers and actors giving each other a warm pat on the back for the previous year's achievements, the Golden Raspberries instead provide the tittering alternative: a selection of what Hollywood sees as the most mediocre or ill-advised movies or performances from the past 12 months.
There are few surprises in this year's selection, with Twilight making a predictably strong showing along with maritime flop Battleship, as well as Adam Sandler's comedy misfire That's My Boy. It's undeniable that some of the movies deserve a bit of a nudge in the ribs, but we're mildly disappointed that its compilers didn't cast their net a little wider, and pepper some of the categories with one or two more leftfield choices. Prometheus's Fifield and Milburn (Sean...
Twilight, Battleship and That's My Boy are among the nominees on this year's Golden Raspberries list...
While the awards season is usually about filmmakers and actors giving each other a warm pat on the back for the previous year's achievements, the Golden Raspberries instead provide the tittering alternative: a selection of what Hollywood sees as the most mediocre or ill-advised movies or performances from the past 12 months.
There are few surprises in this year's selection, with Twilight making a predictably strong showing along with maritime flop Battleship, as well as Adam Sandler's comedy misfire That's My Boy. It's undeniable that some of the movies deserve a bit of a nudge in the ribs, but we're mildly disappointed that its compilers didn't cast their net a little wider, and pepper some of the categories with one or two more leftfield choices. Prometheus's Fifield and Milburn (Sean...
- 1/9/2013
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Awards season is picking up and while various film circles name their top films of the year, the 2013 Razzie nominations are here to honor the worst of the year.
All the usual suspects show up, as films like The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 and That’s My Boy appear in most of the major categories. Admittedly, all of the nominees listed below deserve to be on this list. Titles like A Thousand Words and Atlas Shrugged: Part II should surprise no one with their appearances here. These are all terrible, terrible films that will be remembered for the failures that they were.
Anyways, I won’t waste anymore of your time telling you just how awful these films are. If you’re an avid moviegoer then you surely know for yourself. Check out the full list of nominations below and let us know what you think in the comments.
All the usual suspects show up, as films like The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 and That’s My Boy appear in most of the major categories. Admittedly, all of the nominees listed below deserve to be on this list. Titles like A Thousand Words and Atlas Shrugged: Part II should surprise no one with their appearances here. These are all terrible, terrible films that will be remembered for the failures that they were.
Anyways, I won’t waste anymore of your time telling you just how awful these films are. If you’re an avid moviegoer then you surely know for yourself. Check out the full list of nominations below and let us know what you think in the comments.
- 1/9/2013
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
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