When a public figure promises to do something, there’s no way they can let it go and not be reminded of their own words by the crowd. That’s why it’s so hard for the celebrities to lie about their lives: everything is compromised.
But if not talking about some tea, but more of some sort of professional achievements, it can be a lot more difficult. For example, everybody knows Quentin Tarantino, and everybody definitely heard him saying he wants to retire at 60 after creating 10 movies.
However, it seems like he needs a new plan, as the man is now 61 and his latest movie, the one that was supposed to be his finish line, has already been canceled. By him...
The name is The Movie Critic, and it was originally conceived as a completely new thing with an original script, but after a lot of work was put...
But if not talking about some tea, but more of some sort of professional achievements, it can be a lot more difficult. For example, everybody knows Quentin Tarantino, and everybody definitely heard him saying he wants to retire at 60 after creating 10 movies.
However, it seems like he needs a new plan, as the man is now 61 and his latest movie, the one that was supposed to be his finish line, has already been canceled. By him...
The name is The Movie Critic, and it was originally conceived as a completely new thing with an original script, but after a lot of work was put...
- 5/10/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
The Last Stop in Yuma County has arrived!
A Western crime thriller with a a cup of Coen, a slice of Tarantino, and a side of Peckinpah/Lumet, the debut feature film of writer-director Francis Galluppi is as sharp as it is stunning. Starring Jim Cummings and a murderers row of talent, Yuma County is one this year’s best films and signals the arrival of a new voice.
To celebrate, Halloweenies executive producer and co-host Michael Roffman sits down with Galluppi and Cummings to discuss the making of the film. They also chew on the timeless quality of one-location movies, why we love a good freak out, the energy surrounding Galluppi’s new Evil Dead, and their favorite moral dilemma films.
Stream both conversations below and catch The Last Stop in Yuma County now in select theaters and/or on VOD.
Here’s the synopsis: “While awaiting the next...
A Western crime thriller with a a cup of Coen, a slice of Tarantino, and a side of Peckinpah/Lumet, the debut feature film of writer-director Francis Galluppi is as sharp as it is stunning. Starring Jim Cummings and a murderers row of talent, Yuma County is one this year’s best films and signals the arrival of a new voice.
To celebrate, Halloweenies executive producer and co-host Michael Roffman sits down with Galluppi and Cummings to discuss the making of the film. They also chew on the timeless quality of one-location movies, why we love a good freak out, the energy surrounding Galluppi’s new Evil Dead, and their favorite moral dilemma films.
Stream both conversations below and catch The Last Stop in Yuma County now in select theaters and/or on VOD.
Here’s the synopsis: “While awaiting the next...
- 5/10/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Veteran filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has been vocal about his preferences when it comes to movies and he’s not afraid to criticize or slam those that did not hit the mark for him. One of his filmmaking idols is Steven Spielberg, and while he loves some of the director’s projects, there’s one he hates the most.
Harrison Ford and Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
It became controversial because the movie in question is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The film has been celebrated by many fans, so it’s a huge mystery why Tarantino did not like it.
Quentin Tarantino Isn’t A Huge Fan Of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Quentin Tarantino on the set of Pulp Fiction
During an interview via ReelBlend podcast, Pulp Fiction director Quentin Tarantino shared that he is not a fan of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,...
Harrison Ford and Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
It became controversial because the movie in question is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The film has been celebrated by many fans, so it’s a huge mystery why Tarantino did not like it.
Quentin Tarantino Isn’t A Huge Fan Of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Quentin Tarantino on the set of Pulp Fiction
During an interview via ReelBlend podcast, Pulp Fiction director Quentin Tarantino shared that he is not a fan of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Famously known for appearing in franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean and Lord of the Rings, Orlando Bloom has acquired a fanbase out of his iconic characters. But not always did the actor appreciate the projects he appeared in. Take, for example, Bloom admitted blocking out Wolfgang Petersen’s 2004 historical epic Troy, from his mind.
Orlando Bloom in The Lord of The Rings
Appearing for Variety’s Know Their Lines video series, as Orlando Bloom failed to recall one of the lines said by his Troy character Paris, the actor admitted absolutely loathing the film. So it seems Brad Pitt isn’t the only one who expressed his dissatisfaction towards the 2004 movie, there’s also Bloom who despised it.
Orlando Bloom Despised Troy Over One Humiliating Scene
Claiming to have fond memories of filming most of his projects, Orlando Bloom recently appeared in Variety’s Know Their Lines video series,...
Orlando Bloom in The Lord of The Rings
Appearing for Variety’s Know Their Lines video series, as Orlando Bloom failed to recall one of the lines said by his Troy character Paris, the actor admitted absolutely loathing the film. So it seems Brad Pitt isn’t the only one who expressed his dissatisfaction towards the 2004 movie, there’s also Bloom who despised it.
Orlando Bloom Despised Troy Over One Humiliating Scene
Claiming to have fond memories of filming most of his projects, Orlando Bloom recently appeared in Variety’s Know Their Lines video series,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Thirty years ago, Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, and cinema was never the same. Tarantino’s 1994 epic-crime-pretzel-meets-pop-monologue masterpiece smashed open one door after another, and an inevitable result is that we saw a great many movies in the ’90s that were Tarantino knockoffs — underworld capers of baroque violence and exuberant scuzz, movies that not only bent the dirty hedonism of film noir into new shapes but did it with a special brand of self-consciousness, a “Look at what we’re up to!” effrontery.
That attitude became part of the landscape, though you could also say that after a while, as a literal genre, the Tarantino knockoff faded away. But “The Last Stop in Yuma County,” a real-time, single-location crime thriller set at a gas-food-lodging stop in sunbaked Arizona, is what you might call an exercise in Tarantino knockoff nostalgia. It’s a lean,...
That attitude became part of the landscape, though you could also say that after a while, as a literal genre, the Tarantino knockoff faded away. But “The Last Stop in Yuma County,” a real-time, single-location crime thriller set at a gas-food-lodging stop in sunbaked Arizona, is what you might call an exercise in Tarantino knockoff nostalgia. It’s a lean,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
In the first week of May 2024, the first images of James Gunn's Superman were posted, with David Corenswet now inhabiting the role of the Man of Steel.
Looking at Corenswet, it's easy to see that this Superman is a throwback to Christopher Reeve's groovy interpretation of the Superman of 1978.
Not just a superhuman being but a likable dork with a heart of gold, the Superman that baby boomers fell in love with.
It's the opposite of what Zack Snyder envisioned with Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice -- an aging Superman feeling alienated from humankind and looking downright surly.
(The face of Henry Cavill's Superman, that imperious, disenchanted, loveless face, was a work of art. He would do a fantastic job as a villain for a change.)
Despite perfect casting, Snyder went full Emo Superman with his Dcu, adding a splash of moodiness...
Looking at Corenswet, it's easy to see that this Superman is a throwback to Christopher Reeve's groovy interpretation of the Superman of 1978.
Not just a superhuman being but a likable dork with a heart of gold, the Superman that baby boomers fell in love with.
It's the opposite of what Zack Snyder envisioned with Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice -- an aging Superman feeling alienated from humankind and looking downright surly.
(The face of Henry Cavill's Superman, that imperious, disenchanted, loveless face, was a work of art. He would do a fantastic job as a villain for a change.)
Despite perfect casting, Snyder went full Emo Superman with his Dcu, adding a splash of moodiness...
- 5/9/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
The Last Stop In Yuma CountyImage: Well Go USA
The Last Stop In Yuma County is about travelers waiting at a desolate diner for a delayed shipment of gasoline that will allow them to motor on their way. Before anyone can continue on their respective journeys, however, the movie itself has some time-traveling to do,...
The Last Stop In Yuma County is about travelers waiting at a desolate diner for a delayed shipment of gasoline that will allow them to motor on their way. Before anyone can continue on their respective journeys, however, the movie itself has some time-traveling to do,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jesse Hassenger
- avclub.com
A roadside diner. Not just a place to see peeling upholstery and rodent traps, and indulge in the occasional sugary slice, but a genuine icon of Americana from Edward Hopper to “Frasier.” A diner is the great, anxiety-drenched stage where most of first-time feature director Francis Galluppi’s “The Last Stop in Yuma County” takes place, and, though this thriller is packed with memorable characters, the diner itself might be its greatest.
“The Petrified Forest” meets Tarantino and the Coen brothers, “The Last Stop in Yuma County” revels in its Americana like few films in recent memory. There’s an olive green Ford Pinto, Roy Orbison’s “Crying” played from a jukebox, a sheriff with ’70s sideburns, and, of course, a couple of bank robbers on the run. There’s the oafish Travis (Nicholas Logan), who inquires about the location of the facilities with a repeated “Where’s the shitter?...
“The Petrified Forest” meets Tarantino and the Coen brothers, “The Last Stop in Yuma County” revels in its Americana like few films in recent memory. There’s an olive green Ford Pinto, Roy Orbison’s “Crying” played from a jukebox, a sheriff with ’70s sideburns, and, of course, a couple of bank robbers on the run. There’s the oafish Travis (Nicholas Logan), who inquires about the location of the facilities with a repeated “Where’s the shitter?...
- 5/9/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Being one of the best modern filmmakers with his personal zest that makes his movies stand out, Quentin Tarantino has received numerous accolades for his work in the industry throughout the years of his long-standing career, though not many may know that he actually wasn’t that much recognised for one of his finest scripts.
This fact may indeed come as something surprising given that all of the director’s movies have become a cult classic, but the point here is that Tarantino never got to direct what could’ve been his most brilliant film.
Back in the 1990s Tarantino was yet an unknown, but ambitious aspiring director whose career was put on hold due to the fact that he didn’t have too much money. To finance his directorial debut, Reservoir Dogs released in 1992, Tarantino sold his screenplay destined for another movie to Tony Scott. He later on adapted...
This fact may indeed come as something surprising given that all of the director’s movies have become a cult classic, but the point here is that Tarantino never got to direct what could’ve been his most brilliant film.
Back in the 1990s Tarantino was yet an unknown, but ambitious aspiring director whose career was put on hold due to the fact that he didn’t have too much money. To finance his directorial debut, Reservoir Dogs released in 1992, Tarantino sold his screenplay destined for another movie to Tony Scott. He later on adapted...
- 5/8/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Tribeca has set the lineup of screenings and conversations for De Niro Con, an exhaustive celebration of the actor unspooling over the last few days of the festival he co-founded.
It includes appearances from Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Walken, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, John Turturro, David O. Russell, Nas, Nicholas Pileggi, Kathrine Narducci, Chazz Palminteri and Ahmed Ahmed. Some were already set as part of the upcoming 2024 edition of the Tribeca Festival in June.
Immersive short film De Niro, New York will debut along with the premiere of A Bronx Tale: The Original One Man Show with an introduction by Palminteri, and Mean Streets on its 50th anniversary.
Events include a screening of Jackie Brown followed by a conversation with director Tarantino and De Niro; Analyze This, with stars Billy Crystal and De Niro, moderated by Whoopi Goldberg; Silver Linings Playbook with director David O. Russell; New York, New...
It includes appearances from Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Walken, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, John Turturro, David O. Russell, Nas, Nicholas Pileggi, Kathrine Narducci, Chazz Palminteri and Ahmed Ahmed. Some were already set as part of the upcoming 2024 edition of the Tribeca Festival in June.
Immersive short film De Niro, New York will debut along with the premiere of A Bronx Tale: The Original One Man Show with an introduction by Palminteri, and Mean Streets on its 50th anniversary.
Events include a screening of Jackie Brown followed by a conversation with director Tarantino and De Niro; Analyze This, with stars Billy Crystal and De Niro, moderated by Whoopi Goldberg; Silver Linings Playbook with director David O. Russell; New York, New...
- 5/8/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoilers: In addition to Scream 2, this article will have spoilers for every other movie in the franchise.
We all know that one of the big draws of the Scream franchise is Ghostface’s identity. But some are a lot harder to figure out who is behind the mask than others. The big surprise in 1996’s original wasn’t that it was Billy or Stu, it was that it was Billy and Stu. And nobody was surprised when freaky Tarantino film student Mickey turned out to be one of the killers in Scream 2. The same could be said of Debbie Salt – after all, why put a prominent actress like Laurie Metcalf in a seemingly thankless role? But Metcalf thinks her Scream 2 reveal still ranks as the best in the franchise’s history.
Speaking with Collider, Laurie Metcalf stated bluntly, “I think in the Scream movies, my character has the best reveal.
We all know that one of the big draws of the Scream franchise is Ghostface’s identity. But some are a lot harder to figure out who is behind the mask than others. The big surprise in 1996’s original wasn’t that it was Billy or Stu, it was that it was Billy and Stu. And nobody was surprised when freaky Tarantino film student Mickey turned out to be one of the killers in Scream 2. The same could be said of Debbie Salt – after all, why put a prominent actress like Laurie Metcalf in a seemingly thankless role? But Metcalf thinks her Scream 2 reveal still ranks as the best in the franchise’s history.
Speaking with Collider, Laurie Metcalf stated bluntly, “I think in the Scream movies, my character has the best reveal.
- 5/8/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Well, well, well, it appears that Ridley Scott’s iconic franchise Blade Runner will star veteran actress Michelle Yeoh in an upcoming series. The news comes after a recent announcement and fans could not be more happy.
With Yeoh raising the bar for Asian actors and actresses with her iconic Hollywood career, fans are more than happy to see her in one of their beloved franchises. Especially after Ryan Gosling’s failed 2017 film Blade Runner 2049, fans are wanting to see what Michelle Yeoh could bring to the table!
Michelle Yeoh in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Michelle Yeoh Will Be The New Blade Runner!
It was the year 1982 when Ridley Scott starred veteran actor Harrison Ford in the lead role of Blade Runner. The film was a box office disaster but was praised worldwide for its intriguing story and characters.
A scene from Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049...
With Yeoh raising the bar for Asian actors and actresses with her iconic Hollywood career, fans are more than happy to see her in one of their beloved franchises. Especially after Ryan Gosling’s failed 2017 film Blade Runner 2049, fans are wanting to see what Michelle Yeoh could bring to the table!
Michelle Yeoh in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Michelle Yeoh Will Be The New Blade Runner!
It was the year 1982 when Ridley Scott starred veteran actor Harrison Ford in the lead role of Blade Runner. The film was a box office disaster but was praised worldwide for its intriguing story and characters.
A scene from Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049...
- 5/7/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
From nuns and handmaids to webslingers and oversexualized teens, Sydney Sweeney has done a fantastic job in her decade and a half of acting.
While she has been dubbed a sex symbol, that title doesn't even begin to define the actress's range of skill when it comes to dramatic roles.
Having amassed 22 awards nominations and securing three wins, primarily for her breakout role in Euphoria, the actress has become a mainstay in the entertainment industry.
Though she's been acting since 2009, it wasn't until recently that she started blowing up the news circuits with her career-defining performances.
One thing that can be said about the actress is that she takes every opportunity to elevate her characters as far as possible.
Here, we've assembled a set of Sweeney's most notable television and film roles. From comedy to horror to gritty drama, the actress is not limiting her role choices.
So, grab...
While she has been dubbed a sex symbol, that title doesn't even begin to define the actress's range of skill when it comes to dramatic roles.
Having amassed 22 awards nominations and securing three wins, primarily for her breakout role in Euphoria, the actress has become a mainstay in the entertainment industry.
Though she's been acting since 2009, it wasn't until recently that she started blowing up the news circuits with her career-defining performances.
One thing that can be said about the actress is that she takes every opportunity to elevate her characters as far as possible.
Here, we've assembled a set of Sweeney's most notable television and film roles. From comedy to horror to gritty drama, the actress is not limiting her role choices.
So, grab...
- 5/6/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
Nobody’s safe when it comes to Brian Cox speaking out about the industry and even some other staff that have nothing to do with the cinema. Though the actor’s triumphant show Succession has been over for a while now, Cox has seemingly never left his character (or he was just being himself all that time).
With all the fuss around his harsh words towards Joaquin Phoenix and his horrible performance in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, some may have forgotten that it wasn’t the first time Brian Cox was harsh about someone or something — in fact, there’s a whole list of things or people the actor unapologetically hates.
Quentin Tarantino
Brian Cox had quite a lot to say in his 2022 memoir Putting the Rabbit in the Hat — and he didn’t shy away from pointing some fingers at the movie industry’s biggest names. The actor admitted...
With all the fuss around his harsh words towards Joaquin Phoenix and his horrible performance in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, some may have forgotten that it wasn’t the first time Brian Cox was harsh about someone or something — in fact, there’s a whole list of things or people the actor unapologetically hates.
Quentin Tarantino
Brian Cox had quite a lot to say in his 2022 memoir Putting the Rabbit in the Hat — and he didn’t shy away from pointing some fingers at the movie industry’s biggest names. The actor admitted...
- 5/6/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The most popular manga of 2023, Kagurabachi, recently celebrated the release of the second volume of the series on May 2. Takeru Hokazono, the creator of the series, started Kagurabachi in September last year, and the first volume was released in February 2024, making quite a name for itself. With only one volume, the Kagurabachi broke multiple records.
Kagurabachi Manga cover
Hokazono was recently interviewed by Asahi Digital to celebrate the release of the second volume of Kagurabachi. In the interview, the mangaka revealed that John Wick and Quentin Tarantino were his inspirations behind Kagurabachi. He also listed a bunch of other directors who have been his favorites and, in one way or another, helped him with Kagurabachi.
Not only that, the creator also revealed how other major series that he has been watching since the beginning became the reason why he entered the manga industry and created one of the most influential...
Kagurabachi Manga cover
Hokazono was recently interviewed by Asahi Digital to celebrate the release of the second volume of Kagurabachi. In the interview, the mangaka revealed that John Wick and Quentin Tarantino were his inspirations behind Kagurabachi. He also listed a bunch of other directors who have been his favorites and, in one way or another, helped him with Kagurabachi.
Not only that, the creator also revealed how other major series that he has been watching since the beginning became the reason why he entered the manga industry and created one of the most influential...
- 5/6/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Quentin Tarantino does not view Kill Bill as two separate films. That should be acknowledged upfront as fair. After all, it is this detail which allows Tarantino the ability to claim Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood as his ninth instead of 10th film (thereby delaying any obligatory early retirements). And to be sure, Tarantino shot Kill Bill as one epic vision that was only encouraged to be broken up by, ahem, Harvey Weinstein while Tarantino was finishing up principal photography.
So while the story was released as Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2, they’re two sides of the same tale. Be that as it may, there’s no denying that they’re two incredibly different sides. Whether a creative choice made in post-production after realizing he had hours more of running time to play with, or because the filmmaker was already at his most indulgent...
So while the story was released as Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2, they’re two sides of the same tale. Be that as it may, there’s no denying that they’re two incredibly different sides. Whether a creative choice made in post-production after realizing he had hours more of running time to play with, or because the filmmaker was already at his most indulgent...
- 5/6/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Kagurabachi, which started serializing in Weekly Shonen Jump in the latter half of 2023, has gained quite the popularity among fans due to its action packed storyline and the revenge filled theme at its center.
In an interview put out on Manga Plus, the manga’s editor Takuro Imamura revealed the inspirations that led author Takeru Hokazono to craft such a story.
Talking about the revenge aspect, Imamura said that Hokazono always aspired to “make a revenge story” and get serialized in Jump. The one shots that he had drawn before also had similar themes.
Simply put, the revenge genre was Hokazono’s favorite, thanks to his love for Western movies, especially those directed by Quentin Tarantino.
These movies, along with the recent John Wick instalments served as an inspiration for the author to craft the unique setting in Kagurabachi manga.
“I think it’s simply his favorite genre. Hokazono likes Western movies,...
In an interview put out on Manga Plus, the manga’s editor Takuro Imamura revealed the inspirations that led author Takeru Hokazono to craft such a story.
Talking about the revenge aspect, Imamura said that Hokazono always aspired to “make a revenge story” and get serialized in Jump. The one shots that he had drawn before also had similar themes.
Simply put, the revenge genre was Hokazono’s favorite, thanks to his love for Western movies, especially those directed by Quentin Tarantino.
These movies, along with the recent John Wick instalments served as an inspiration for the author to craft the unique setting in Kagurabachi manga.
“I think it’s simply his favorite genre. Hokazono likes Western movies,...
- 5/6/2024
- by A.R. Madillo
- AnimeHunch
Cinema is replete with all kinds of onscreen deaths, including the unforeseen ones, which serve either to terrify the unexpecting audience or for comic relief. Sometimes even when everything seems safe and quiet, the filmmakers kill their characters all of a sudden to our shock.
Here are 5 of the most unforgettable examples of such deaths, chosen by Redditors. Heavy spoiler alert, obviously!
1.The Departed (2006) - Billy (Leonardo DiCaprio)
Presumably, this one comes first to mind when we’re talking about jaw-dropping movie killings. The thriller’s finale promised a fair ending when DiCaprio’s character catches Matt Damon’s bad guy Colin and prepares to bring justice to him, but he gets suddenly shot by Colin’s friend with his brains left on the back of the elevator wall.
2. The Big Lebowski (1998) - Donny (Steve Buscemi)
Even the Donny actor confessed that this very onscreen demise is his favorite one.
Here are 5 of the most unforgettable examples of such deaths, chosen by Redditors. Heavy spoiler alert, obviously!
1.The Departed (2006) - Billy (Leonardo DiCaprio)
Presumably, this one comes first to mind when we’re talking about jaw-dropping movie killings. The thriller’s finale promised a fair ending when DiCaprio’s character catches Matt Damon’s bad guy Colin and prepares to bring justice to him, but he gets suddenly shot by Colin’s friend with his brains left on the back of the elevator wall.
2. The Big Lebowski (1998) - Donny (Steve Buscemi)
Even the Donny actor confessed that this very onscreen demise is his favorite one.
- 5/5/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
As you know, Rotten Tomatoes rates individual reviews based on a single criterion: for or against the movie. This is more universal than the good old star system, which implies an element of indecision and therefore doubt: what does three out of five stars even mean?
Rotten Tomatoes boils it all down to a binary system – red tomato versus crushed green tomato – that adds up the scores of all reviewers and creates a single rating, making it so convenient to navigate the multitude of TV and movie projects.
Sometimes, however, the opinions of viewers and critics are radically opposite. And one of the clearest examples of this discrepancy is the movie The Boondock Saints, with perhaps the widest gap between critics' and audiences' ratings ever – 26% versus 91%, respectively.
What is The Boondock Saints About?
Two ordinary Irish men, brothers Connor and Murphy, lived and worked quietly in their native Boston until...
Rotten Tomatoes boils it all down to a binary system – red tomato versus crushed green tomato – that adds up the scores of all reviewers and creates a single rating, making it so convenient to navigate the multitude of TV and movie projects.
Sometimes, however, the opinions of viewers and critics are radically opposite. And one of the clearest examples of this discrepancy is the movie The Boondock Saints, with perhaps the widest gap between critics' and audiences' ratings ever – 26% versus 91%, respectively.
What is The Boondock Saints About?
Two ordinary Irish men, brothers Connor and Murphy, lived and worked quietly in their native Boston until...
- 5/4/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Imagine what it was like in the 1990s -- and being constantly told and reminded that Tarantino was revolutionizing cinema.
Not only was Quentin Tarantino's indie project being worshiped by film critics in 1994, but it was also being staged as the antithesis to the year's other subversive comedy, Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks.
Forrest Gump represented traditional values and innocence. (Though screenwriter Eric Roth nor Winston Groom ever intended the character that way)
Pulp Fiction represented cynicism and brutality triumphing over good intentions. It was an Oscar race partly conceived by Miramax and Harvey Weinstein, who, believe it or not, used to be good at other things besides...well, you know.
It was impossible for Gen X not to embrace Pulp Fiction as their generation's movie and the one that most spoke to their maturing culture. Maybe amid the media storm, I was the only one who saw what was happening.
Not only was Quentin Tarantino's indie project being worshiped by film critics in 1994, but it was also being staged as the antithesis to the year's other subversive comedy, Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks.
Forrest Gump represented traditional values and innocence. (Though screenwriter Eric Roth nor Winston Groom ever intended the character that way)
Pulp Fiction represented cynicism and brutality triumphing over good intentions. It was an Oscar race partly conceived by Miramax and Harvey Weinstein, who, believe it or not, used to be good at other things besides...well, you know.
It was impossible for Gen X not to embrace Pulp Fiction as their generation's movie and the one that most spoke to their maturing culture. Maybe amid the media storm, I was the only one who saw what was happening.
- 5/4/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
Kevin Costner is heavily into Western drama when he’s not doing his sports drama films. The actor headlined Taylor Sheridan’s series set in a Montana ranch, Yellowstone. He’s also currently working on his two-part dream Western project, Horizon. With all his love for the cowboy genre, it would be surprising for fans to know that Costner turned down a villain role in Django Unchained.
Yellowstone star Kevin Costner turned down a role in Quentin Tarantino’s Western film
The Quentin Tarantino film had a stellar star cast, including Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz, and Samuel L. Jackson. Costner would have been an interesting addition to the film if he didn’t have to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
Kevin Costner Turned Down A Role In Quentin Tarantino’s Western Film Man of Steel actor Kevin Costner dropped out of Django Unchained due to scheduling conflicts...
Yellowstone star Kevin Costner turned down a role in Quentin Tarantino’s Western film
The Quentin Tarantino film had a stellar star cast, including Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz, and Samuel L. Jackson. Costner would have been an interesting addition to the film if he didn’t have to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
Kevin Costner Turned Down A Role In Quentin Tarantino’s Western Film Man of Steel actor Kevin Costner dropped out of Django Unchained due to scheduling conflicts...
- 5/4/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Whether it has to do with his style of filmmaking or his maverick take on cinema, Quentin Tarantino stands apart from his contemporaries in Hollywood. The director has carved a niche for himself in the industry with his brand of storytelling that has caught the fancy of audiences across the world while also throwing up a lot of talking points regarding his stylized approach to violence.
Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Behind the camera, Tarantino is known to have an equally singular and quirky personality that was evident to all his actors and crew members on the sets of his films. During the filming of Kill Bill, the Pulp Fiction director took a radical decision to ban all cell phones on set owing to a particular incident that disturbed his process.
Quentin Tarantino Made This Tough Call For The Welfare Of His Films
Filmmakers who invest blood,...
Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Behind the camera, Tarantino is known to have an equally singular and quirky personality that was evident to all his actors and crew members on the sets of his films. During the filming of Kill Bill, the Pulp Fiction director took a radical decision to ban all cell phones on set owing to a particular incident that disturbed his process.
Quentin Tarantino Made This Tough Call For The Welfare Of His Films
Filmmakers who invest blood,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Quentin Tarantino has a few strict policies on his film sets, including banning cell phones. But he didn’t always have this rule in place. It wasn’t until a Kill Bill incident that Tarantino felt cell phones had to go.
Quentin Tarantino banned all cell phones after a phone call during a ‘Kill Bill’ scene Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Tarantino’s strict cell phone policy didn’t just spring out of nowhere. The filmmaker puts a lot of focus and work into making his movies what they end up being on screen. So, he’s had little tolerance for mistakes on set that might jeopardize the process. While making Kill Bill, someone received a phone call at possibly the worst time during production. And Tarantino immediately felt there needed to be a change.
“Basically, a phone rang during a scene with Michael Madsen and ruined the scene...
Quentin Tarantino banned all cell phones after a phone call during a ‘Kill Bill’ scene Quentin Tarantino | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Tarantino’s strict cell phone policy didn’t just spring out of nowhere. The filmmaker puts a lot of focus and work into making his movies what they end up being on screen. So, he’s had little tolerance for mistakes on set that might jeopardize the process. While making Kill Bill, someone received a phone call at possibly the worst time during production. And Tarantino immediately felt there needed to be a change.
“Basically, a phone rang during a scene with Michael Madsen and ruined the scene...
- 5/3/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Travolta returned to television in a full-length role after nearly four decades in Ryan Murphy’s The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story. His last TV role was Vinnie Barbarino in Welcome Back, Kotter which lasted from 1975 to 1979. It was not an easy decision to take on the role but Travolta had a personal Hollywood ‘consulting’ team to advise him. This esteemed group of people included Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Rita Hanks, Oprah Winfrey, and Michael Eisner.
John Travolta with David Schwimmer in The People v O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
The Saturday Night Fever actor played the real-life character Robert Shapiro, the famous American attorney who was part of O.J. Simpson’s dream defense team. The series received critical acclaim, however, Travolta’s performance had more polarized reactions.
John Travolta’s Decision To Return To TV Was Influenced By Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Others
Five...
John Travolta with David Schwimmer in The People v O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
The Saturday Night Fever actor played the real-life character Robert Shapiro, the famous American attorney who was part of O.J. Simpson’s dream defense team. The series received critical acclaim, however, Travolta’s performance had more polarized reactions.
John Travolta’s Decision To Return To TV Was Influenced By Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Others
Five...
- 5/2/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Quentin Tarantino did not go to film school, he did not even graduate from high school – his only real teachers were the movies themselves.
In 1988, he wrote Reservoir Dogs, a crime thriller about criminals who gather in an abandoned warehouse after a botched robbery. Reservoir Dogs was released in 1992 and immediately put Tarantino's name in the history of cinema. Reservoir Dogs was followed by other hits – Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill – each of which became cult in its own way.
Stephen King Says Kill Bill is Dull
However, Stephen King disagrees with the cult status of one of these movies, speaking rather harshly about Kill Bill:
“The blah movie was Kill Bill. […] Kill Bill isn't a benchmark of awfulness like Mars Attacks! or Mommie Dearest, it's just dully full of itself.”
In an Entertainment Weekly article, the writer discussed movies that matter and movies that don't. According to King,...
In 1988, he wrote Reservoir Dogs, a crime thriller about criminals who gather in an abandoned warehouse after a botched robbery. Reservoir Dogs was released in 1992 and immediately put Tarantino's name in the history of cinema. Reservoir Dogs was followed by other hits – Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill – each of which became cult in its own way.
Stephen King Says Kill Bill is Dull
However, Stephen King disagrees with the cult status of one of these movies, speaking rather harshly about Kill Bill:
“The blah movie was Kill Bill. […] Kill Bill isn't a benchmark of awfulness like Mars Attacks! or Mommie Dearest, it's just dully full of itself.”
In an Entertainment Weekly article, the writer discussed movies that matter and movies that don't. According to King,...
- 5/1/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Plot: While stranded at a rural Arizona rest stop, a traveling salesman is thrust into a dire hostage situation by the arrival of two bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty-or cold, hard steel-to protect their bloodstained fortune.
Review: Having the same style as a famous filmmaker can be both an advantage and disadvantage. In many ways, The Last Stop In Yuma County reminded me of Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight. It’s coming together of many stories and a rewatch giving so much context to every little event meant a certain level of skill. Sure, it may look like No Country For Old Men (and even feature a bit part with Gene Jones) but it’s very much its own film. And now that director Francis Galluppi has been chosen to make an Evil Dead movie by Sam Raimi himself, all eyes will be on Yuma County. But...
Review: Having the same style as a famous filmmaker can be both an advantage and disadvantage. In many ways, The Last Stop In Yuma County reminded me of Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight. It’s coming together of many stories and a rewatch giving so much context to every little event meant a certain level of skill. Sure, it may look like No Country For Old Men (and even feature a bit part with Gene Jones) but it’s very much its own film. And now that director Francis Galluppi has been chosen to make an Evil Dead movie by Sam Raimi himself, all eyes will be on Yuma County. But...
- 5/1/2024
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
You know that feeling when you’re watching a scene, and it feels so natural that you wonder if the actors just went off-script? Well, guess what?
Sometimes they did, and those moments turned out to be pure gold! It’s like stumbling upon hidden treasure, and today, I’m taking you on a wild ride through 10 of the most incredible scenes that weren’t even planned but still made it to the final cut.
Get ready to be amazed, laugh out loud, and raise an eyebrow in surprise as we dive into the unscripted moments that add an extra sprinkle of magic to our favorite films and series.
Grab your popcorn – this is going to be a blast!
1. ‘The Dark Knight’ – Joker Clapping
Heath Ledger‘s portrayal of the Joker left an indelible mark on cinema history.
One of the film’s most chilling and iconic moments wasn’t scripted at all.
Sometimes they did, and those moments turned out to be pure gold! It’s like stumbling upon hidden treasure, and today, I’m taking you on a wild ride through 10 of the most incredible scenes that weren’t even planned but still made it to the final cut.
Get ready to be amazed, laugh out loud, and raise an eyebrow in surprise as we dive into the unscripted moments that add an extra sprinkle of magic to our favorite films and series.
Grab your popcorn – this is going to be a blast!
1. ‘The Dark Knight’ – Joker Clapping
Heath Ledger‘s portrayal of the Joker left an indelible mark on cinema history.
One of the film’s most chilling and iconic moments wasn’t scripted at all.
- 5/1/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Chris Hemsworth felt "reinvigorated" by his role in 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'.The 'Thor' star went straight into filming the 'Fury Road' prequel after suffering a back injury while making 'Extraction 2' and didn't have time to have surgery to fix the problem but he threw himself into the project and it made him feel better.He told Vanity Fair: "I said, ‘Look, I don’t have a choice [about filming with the injury]'. And as soon as I got to rehearsals, everything lifted. I just got reinvigorated. Suffering without a purpose is awful. Suffering with purpose can be rejuvenating and replenishing. "I’d grown so tired of myself, and now I had to lose myself in a character."During the interview Chris admitted he also experienced a crisis of confidence in his Hollywood career - fearing he was not winning the roles he wanted - but the '...
- 5/1/2024
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
Chris Hemsworth doesn’t have a whole lot of love for “Thor: Love and Thunder,” but he’s got some thunder.
The actor told Vanity Fair that he feels like he “became a parody” of himself, and “didn’t stick the landing” to presumably cap off his tenure as the titular Marvel superhero.
“I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself,” Hemsworth said. “I didn’t stick the landing.”
That won’t be a problem with his next film. Hemsworth is set to star in George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which will premiere at Cannes. He explained that the role is something like what he has been waiting exactly a decade for, and exemplifies his acting skills beyond just action-stardom.
Hemsworth hasn’t felt this way about a role since he played against-type for director Ron Howard in 2013’s “Rush.
The actor told Vanity Fair that he feels like he “became a parody” of himself, and “didn’t stick the landing” to presumably cap off his tenure as the titular Marvel superhero.
“I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself,” Hemsworth said. “I didn’t stick the landing.”
That won’t be a problem with his next film. Hemsworth is set to star in George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which will premiere at Cannes. He explained that the role is something like what he has been waiting exactly a decade for, and exemplifies his acting skills beyond just action-stardom.
Hemsworth hasn’t felt this way about a role since he played against-type for director Ron Howard in 2013’s “Rush.
- 4/30/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Chris Hemsworth is still wincing at the reception of Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder.
The actor looked back on the goofily disappointing 2022 Marvel movie in a new profile in Vanity Fair.
“I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself,” Hemsworth said. “I didn’t stick the landing.”
The profile noted that Hemsworth feels like he owes fans another Thor movie due to the fourth film’s reception.
The 40-year-old is perhaps being a bit hard on himself (something he admits he’s prone to do), given the film’s creative direction was largely driven by its co-writer and director, Taika Waititi, who previously led the Thor franchise to what’s universally considered its best film, 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok. Also, while Love and Thunder might never be a fan favorite, it still grossed $760 million at the box office and has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 63 percent,...
The actor looked back on the goofily disappointing 2022 Marvel movie in a new profile in Vanity Fair.
“I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself,” Hemsworth said. “I didn’t stick the landing.”
The profile noted that Hemsworth feels like he owes fans another Thor movie due to the fourth film’s reception.
The 40-year-old is perhaps being a bit hard on himself (something he admits he’s prone to do), given the film’s creative direction was largely driven by its co-writer and director, Taika Waititi, who previously led the Thor franchise to what’s universally considered its best film, 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok. Also, while Love and Thunder might never be a fan favorite, it still grossed $760 million at the box office and has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 63 percent,...
- 4/30/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Hemsworth graces the cover of Vanity Fair’s May 2024 issue, where he revealed that he feels Marvel fans deserve another “Thor” movie after the whiff that was 2022’s “Thor: Love and Thunder.” The actor already admitted to GQ last year that his fourth standalone “Thor” movie was “too silly” for its own good, but the misstep appears to continue to haunt him.
“I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself,” Hemsworth told Vanity Fair. “I didn’t stick the landing.”
While Hemsworth has always been grateful for his career-defining role as Thor, he admitted to the publication that he grew frustrated with the character while playing him in four standalone Marvel films and additional “Avengers” movies.
“Sometimes I felt like a security guard for the team,” Hemsworth said. “I would read everyone else’s lines, and go, ‘Oh, they got way cooler stuff.
“I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself,” Hemsworth told Vanity Fair. “I didn’t stick the landing.”
While Hemsworth has always been grateful for his career-defining role as Thor, he admitted to the publication that he grew frustrated with the character while playing him in four standalone Marvel films and additional “Avengers” movies.
“Sometimes I felt like a security guard for the team,” Hemsworth said. “I would read everyone else’s lines, and go, ‘Oh, they got way cooler stuff.
- 4/30/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
It's a common belief that the target audience for romance movies are women. Well, that's true, but that doesn't mean a man can't enjoy a good rom-com. Especially if it's made from a man's point of view or focuses on a male gaze.
Now, male Redditors have gathered online to discuss their favorite movies and have discovered 5 of the best romance gems that any man would enjoy. Here they are!
1. The Wedding Singer (1998)
One of Adam Sandler’s best movies to date, The Wedding Singer centers on Robbie Hart, the performer who sings the hits of the 80’s at weddings, and a waitress named Julia Sullivan, played by Drew Barrymore.
The actors have been together in many movies since they first played the couple in this one.
“It is without a doubt, my favorite film of his. It has so much heart while still retaining just the right amount of that trademark Sandler silliness.
Now, male Redditors have gathered online to discuss their favorite movies and have discovered 5 of the best romance gems that any man would enjoy. Here they are!
1. The Wedding Singer (1998)
One of Adam Sandler’s best movies to date, The Wedding Singer centers on Robbie Hart, the performer who sings the hits of the 80’s at weddings, and a waitress named Julia Sullivan, played by Drew Barrymore.
The actors have been together in many movies since they first played the couple in this one.
“It is without a doubt, my favorite film of his. It has so much heart while still retaining just the right amount of that trademark Sandler silliness.
- 4/28/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
We were all a little shocked when it was reported last week that Quentin Tarantino would be scrapping The Movie Critic, which was supposed to be his tenth and final film. It remains to be seen what will take the place of The Movie Critic, but THR has a few plot details on what could have been, including a meta-twist which would have seen a young Tarantino making an appearance.
We never really knew all that much about The Movie Critic, only that it would be set in California in 1977 and would be “based on a guy who really lived, but was never really famous, and he used to write movie reviews for a porno rag.” THR’s report states that Tarantino was considering using the project as a way to bid goodbye to his previous movies, which would have existed in the same era as The Movie Critic. “That way,...
We never really knew all that much about The Movie Critic, only that it would be set in California in 1977 and would be “based on a guy who really lived, but was never really famous, and he used to write movie reviews for a porno rag.” THR’s report states that Tarantino was considering using the project as a way to bid goodbye to his previous movies, which would have existed in the same era as The Movie Critic. “That way,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Pierce Brosnan making his debut in the superhero world was not something had expected. Yet as fate would have it, the actor soon became probably the best part of Dwayne Johnson’s failed superhero venture, Black Adam. Starring as Dr. Fate aka Kent Nelson, Brosnan did an impeccable job and fans have been wanting to see more of him despite his grand sacrifice in the film.
Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies
While James Gunn and Peter Safran bringing one of DC’s oldest comic characters back to the screen seems like a distant dream, Brosnan can make his return to the world of superheroes elsewhere. And if his recent appearance is to be taken into consideration, Brosnan would look incredible as MCU’s Magneto.
Pierce Brosnan Would Be Perfect For MCU’s Magneto
Pierce Brosnan as Dr Fate in Black Adam
Pierce Brosnan is an incredible actor with some extraordinary talents.
Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies
While James Gunn and Peter Safran bringing one of DC’s oldest comic characters back to the screen seems like a distant dream, Brosnan can make his return to the world of superheroes elsewhere. And if his recent appearance is to be taken into consideration, Brosnan would look incredible as MCU’s Magneto.
Pierce Brosnan Would Be Perfect For MCU’s Magneto
Pierce Brosnan as Dr Fate in Black Adam
Pierce Brosnan is an incredible actor with some extraordinary talents.
- 4/28/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Surprising Pivot Away From The Movie Critic In a stunning turn of events that has sent ripples across the cinematic world, Quentin Tarantino, the acclaimed filmmaker known for his unique vision and narrative flair, has decided to shelf what was poised to be his ultimate project, The Movie Critic. This news, as confirmed by inside sources, marks a significant deviation from what many believed would be Tarantino’s 10th and final film. Expressing his reasons behind this shocking decision, Tarantino highlights a creative pivot fundamental to his work ethos. “I can’t tell you guys (anything) until you see the movie. I’m
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- 4/28/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Foxy Brown may be the meanest chick in town and Coffy the baddest one-chick hit squad that ever hit it, but Pam Grier is one of the most down-to-earth actresses on the planet. Still going 50 years into her career, Grier has worked with some premiere directors, most of whom wanted to collaborate because they were fans of her iconic work in the ‘70s. Take John Carpenter and Quentin Tarantino, for example, who directed Grier in 1996’s Escape from L.A. and the next year’s Jackie Brown, respectively. But who does Pam Grier prefer when it comes to these genre-loving filmmakers? Oh, she knows what’s goin’ down!
Comparing both John Carpenter and Quentin Tarantino, Pam Grier said, “Quentin is more reality, John is fantasy. Because he got me to play Hershe Las Palmas, where I was a female actor playing a man who becomes a woman,” referring to her character in Escape from L.A.,...
Comparing both John Carpenter and Quentin Tarantino, Pam Grier said, “Quentin is more reality, John is fantasy. Because he got me to play Hershe Las Palmas, where I was a female actor playing a man who becomes a woman,” referring to her character in Escape from L.A.,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
There is no denying the fact that a Quentin Tarantino film almost always sparks debates. The maverick filmmaker has carved a niche for himself with his unique brand of writing and storytelling that has won him critical and commercial acclaim. But his work has also earned him criticism for the manner in which he has chosen to execute certain sensitive narratives on screen.
Jamie Foxx in Django Unchained directed by Quentin Tarantino (image credit: Columbia Pictures)
In 2012, Tarantino directed Django Unchained for which he earned an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The film is a fictionalized narrative set during the period of African slavery in the USA. While it received a lot of praise from audiences and critics, accomplished Black filmmaker Spike Lee was harshly critical of the film for the way in which it depicted his ancestry.
Why Did Spike Lee Refuse To Watch Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained?...
Jamie Foxx in Django Unchained directed by Quentin Tarantino (image credit: Columbia Pictures)
In 2012, Tarantino directed Django Unchained for which he earned an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The film is a fictionalized narrative set during the period of African slavery in the USA. While it received a lot of praise from audiences and critics, accomplished Black filmmaker Spike Lee was harshly critical of the film for the way in which it depicted his ancestry.
Why Did Spike Lee Refuse To Watch Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained?...
- 4/27/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Aaron Sorkin wrote the screenplay for The Social Network based on the 2009 book The Accidental Billionaires. Sorkin won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar that year for the script that explored the founding of Facebook. The acclaimed writer is set to write a sequel for that project, and Mark Zuckerberg wouldn’t be too happy about it. Sorkin blamed Facebook for the January 6 attack and vowed to write all about it in The Social Network 2 during a recent podcast appearance.
Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network
The 2010 film featured an ensemble cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, and Max Minghella. The film faced one of the biggest snubs at the Oscars, losing Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor to The King’s Speech.
Aaron Sorkin Confirms Working On The Social Network 2 Which Will Allegedly Expose Facebook
Aaron Sorkin shared that he was working on the script for...
Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network
The 2010 film featured an ensemble cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, and Max Minghella. The film faced one of the biggest snubs at the Oscars, losing Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor to The King’s Speech.
Aaron Sorkin Confirms Working On The Social Network 2 Which Will Allegedly Expose Facebook
Aaron Sorkin shared that he was working on the script for...
- 4/27/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
When one sees Eddie Murphy, they won’t be amiss to recall the name Axel Foley. The American comedian has made a name for himself starring in the Beverly Hills Cop movies, a franchise that went on to entertain fans for decades.
Even Gen Z knows the legends of Beverly Hills Cop. But for Murphy himself, the name rings both good and bad memories. And well, the idea that he could have worked with Quentin Tarantino on the fabled project.
Eddie Murphy hated Beverly Hills Cop III
Eddie Murphy wanted a proper end to Beverly Hills Cop
It’s been almost 4 decades since the Og Beverly Hills Cop hit the theatres. But Eddie Murphy still can’t do away with the desire to essay the role of the cop. It shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone, considering that back in the 80s he owned the role of Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop.
Even Gen Z knows the legends of Beverly Hills Cop. But for Murphy himself, the name rings both good and bad memories. And well, the idea that he could have worked with Quentin Tarantino on the fabled project.
Eddie Murphy hated Beverly Hills Cop III
Eddie Murphy wanted a proper end to Beverly Hills Cop
It’s been almost 4 decades since the Og Beverly Hills Cop hit the theatres. But Eddie Murphy still can’t do away with the desire to essay the role of the cop. It shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone, considering that back in the 80s he owned the role of Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop.
- 4/26/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
After years of sustaining in the industry, Christoph Waltz landed his breakthrough role in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds (2009), which showered him with popularity and fame for his role as Hans Landa. However, despite achieving great success and even an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Waltz refused to reunite with Tarantino in 2012.
Quentin Tarantino in Pulp Fiction
After watching Christoph Waltz perform and given the success of Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino wanted to collaborate with the actor once again in his 2012 movie Django Unchained. But according to WhatCulture, Waltz initially turned down the role of Schultz, until Tarantino fulfilled his one demand.
Christoph Waltz Refused to Appear in Django Unchained
Christoph Waltz and Quentin Tarantino initially collaborated in the 2009 movie Inglourious Basterds, which witnessed great success at the box office. Soon the actor rose to prominence after winning an Oscar for his role as Hans Landa, and Tarantino became...
Quentin Tarantino in Pulp Fiction
After watching Christoph Waltz perform and given the success of Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino wanted to collaborate with the actor once again in his 2012 movie Django Unchained. But according to WhatCulture, Waltz initially turned down the role of Schultz, until Tarantino fulfilled his one demand.
Christoph Waltz Refused to Appear in Django Unchained
Christoph Waltz and Quentin Tarantino initially collaborated in the 2009 movie Inglourious Basterds, which witnessed great success at the box office. Soon the actor rose to prominence after winning an Oscar for his role as Hans Landa, and Tarantino became...
- 4/25/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is back with yet another thriller on his hands with the Josh Hartnett starrer Trap. The filmmaker is known for his sci-fi thrillers and psychological mysteries, with a trademark twist ending that changes the whole film. He has been successful in films such as The Sixth Sense, The Visit, Signs, and Split.
Shyamalan has collaborated with actor Bruce Willis in multiple films, including his superhero/horror franchise Unbreakable. The two joined hands for the first time in the horror film The Sixth Sense which was a huge blockbuster establishing Shyamalan as a leading director. The filmmaker recalled an incident where Bruce Willis gave him a legendary compliment.
Bruce Willis’ Wonderful Compliment To M. Night Shyamalan Which He Will Never Forget M. Night Shyamalan in Unbreakable
Bruce Willis was at his peak in the ‘90s as he had come off of his legendary role in the sitcom...
Shyamalan has collaborated with actor Bruce Willis in multiple films, including his superhero/horror franchise Unbreakable. The two joined hands for the first time in the horror film The Sixth Sense which was a huge blockbuster establishing Shyamalan as a leading director. The filmmaker recalled an incident where Bruce Willis gave him a legendary compliment.
Bruce Willis’ Wonderful Compliment To M. Night Shyamalan Which He Will Never Forget M. Night Shyamalan in Unbreakable
Bruce Willis was at his peak in the ‘90s as he had come off of his legendary role in the sitcom...
- 4/25/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
There are some actors who command the screen with their electric presence. Christoph Waltz is one of them. If the chilling Hans Landa from Inglorious Basterds still gives viewers sleepless nights, the credit goes to Waltz for his stunning performance that deservedly won him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
Christoph Waltz In Django Unchained
Following roles in Django Unchained, Water For Elephants and other marquee projects, the Austrian-German celebrity cemented his place as one of the most versatile and charismatic character actors in the industry. Expectedly, Waltz had some inspiring role models including the great Marlon Brando. But the actor also realized that even a veteran like Brando isn’t timeless after all.
Why Marlon Brando Didn’t Stand The Test Of Time For Christoph Waltz
Any actor big or small, has always been inspired by someone who has been a role model for them to dream big and achieve stardom in the industry.
Christoph Waltz In Django Unchained
Following roles in Django Unchained, Water For Elephants and other marquee projects, the Austrian-German celebrity cemented his place as one of the most versatile and charismatic character actors in the industry. Expectedly, Waltz had some inspiring role models including the great Marlon Brando. But the actor also realized that even a veteran like Brando isn’t timeless after all.
Why Marlon Brando Didn’t Stand The Test Of Time For Christoph Waltz
Any actor big or small, has always been inspired by someone who has been a role model for them to dream big and achieve stardom in the industry.
- 4/25/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Very few filmmakers have achieved what Quentin Tarantino has in his years in the film industry. Despite his films often igniting controversies, the filmmaker and his unique works have always remained on top of Hollywood. The man knows how to push boundaries to the perfect limits to give cinema fanatics something raw every time and Pulp Fiction was no different.
Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction
Whether it was the use of violence or the taboo topic of drugs, Pulp Fiction was not without controversy. Still, the film made waves at the box office and found a place in the audience’s hearts, establishing itself as a classic. Even legendary actor Bruce Willis couldn’t help but fall head over heels for the script as he tried everything in his power to convince Quentin Tarantino to make him a part of the film.
How Bruce Willis Got a Role in Quentin...
Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction
Whether it was the use of violence or the taboo topic of drugs, Pulp Fiction was not without controversy. Still, the film made waves at the box office and found a place in the audience’s hearts, establishing itself as a classic. Even legendary actor Bruce Willis couldn’t help but fall head over heels for the script as he tried everything in his power to convince Quentin Tarantino to make him a part of the film.
How Bruce Willis Got a Role in Quentin...
- 4/25/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Quentin Tarantino’s Stubborn Adherence to the 10-Film Limit It is no secret that Quentin Tarantino has consistently maintained he would only make 10 films before retiring. This decision, based heavily on preserving a so-called pristine legacy, strikes many as not just overly cautious but detrimental. The impact of this self-imposed limit on his reputation and influence in filmmaking is profound and concerning. A Glimpse into What Could Have Been with ‘The Movie Critic’ The cancellation of ‘The Movie Critic’, a potential finale to Tarantino’s illustrious career, exemplifies the creative stifling brought by this rule. Originally set to star Brad Pitt,
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- 4/25/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Quentin Tarantino’s career was supposed to be concluded with an epic tenth film pretty soon, but now it’s all obscure again since the proclaimed director dashed it all to pieces canceling his upcoming movie.
Numerous speculations about the never-happening project’s creation process and its plot have never stopped circulating ever since the news broke, but one recently emerged detail will surely absorb everyone’s attention again — mostly due to the fact that it looks pretty much similar to what the MCU has been up to recently.
According to The Hollywood Reporter’s thorough investigation, Tarantino initially had at least four different ideas for his final film The Movie Critic — starting from the one that would focus on real-life movie critic Pauline Kael and then going to the expansion of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’s universe by telling the story of Cliff Booth portrayed by Brad Pitt.
Numerous speculations about the never-happening project’s creation process and its plot have never stopped circulating ever since the news broke, but one recently emerged detail will surely absorb everyone’s attention again — mostly due to the fact that it looks pretty much similar to what the MCU has been up to recently.
According to The Hollywood Reporter’s thorough investigation, Tarantino initially had at least four different ideas for his final film The Movie Critic — starting from the one that would focus on real-life movie critic Pauline Kael and then going to the expansion of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’s universe by telling the story of Cliff Booth portrayed by Brad Pitt.
- 4/24/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
MCU has quite a lot of projects to release in 2024, 2025, and beyond. We know that there are several movies being worked on currently and affected by the strikes, but none of them are as anticipated as ‘Avengers 5’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ which are expected to continue MCU’s tradition of majestic crossovers.
Just like in the case of ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame,’ these two movies will also be released only a year apart from each other, but the difference is that this time, they won’t be filmed back-to-back and they’ll be developed by two separate teams of writers and directors.
Next to nothing is known about the director ‘Secret Wars,’ and the most recent rumors mentioned Sam Raimi as the prime candidate although Raimi himself debunked the rumors awhile back, claiming that the studio hasn’t asked him yet. While we don’t have any official info we can always drop names,...
Just like in the case of ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame,’ these two movies will also be released only a year apart from each other, but the difference is that this time, they won’t be filmed back-to-back and they’ll be developed by two separate teams of writers and directors.
Next to nothing is known about the director ‘Secret Wars,’ and the most recent rumors mentioned Sam Raimi as the prime candidate although Raimi himself debunked the rumors awhile back, claiming that the studio hasn’t asked him yet. While we don’t have any official info we can always drop names,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The MCU has a bunch of projects lined up for release in 2024, 2025, and beyond. While several movies are currently in the works and affected by strikes, none are as highly anticipated as ‘Avengers 5’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’ These films are expected to continue the MCU’s tradition of epic crossovers.
Just like ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame,’ these two movies will be released only a year apart. However, unlike before, they won’t be filmed back-to-back, and they’ll be developed by two separate teams of writers and directors.
Very little is known about the director of ‘Secret Wars.’ The latest rumors suggested Sam Raimi as a top contender, but Raimi himself denied these rumors, stating that the studio hasn’t approached him yet. Despite the lack of official information, fans are speculating, and one recent name dropped is Quentin Tarantino. He’s supposedly retiring and working on his last film.
Just like ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame,’ these two movies will be released only a year apart. However, unlike before, they won’t be filmed back-to-back, and they’ll be developed by two separate teams of writers and directors.
Very little is known about the director of ‘Secret Wars.’ The latest rumors suggested Sam Raimi as a top contender, but Raimi himself denied these rumors, stating that the studio hasn’t approached him yet. Despite the lack of official information, fans are speculating, and one recent name dropped is Quentin Tarantino. He’s supposedly retiring and working on his last film.
- 4/24/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Guy Ritchie is one of the most recognizable British auteurs, thanks to his bold narratives that are a kind of Quentin Tarantino-esque stories framed by British humor and set in a British working-class and criminal milieu.
However, despite his colossal contribution to pop culture, which rivals that of the aforementioned Tarantino, Guy Ritchie's films are far from box office success. While many of his films have indeed made huge sums of money at the worldwide box office, there are also plenty of absolute commercial failures despite warm reviews from audiences, such as RocknRolla, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and the recent The Covenant.
The same seems to be the case with Ritchie's new big screen project, the feature length film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Although it was released less than a week ago, the box office numbers are far from reassuring, but the movie...
However, despite his colossal contribution to pop culture, which rivals that of the aforementioned Tarantino, Guy Ritchie's films are far from box office success. While many of his films have indeed made huge sums of money at the worldwide box office, there are also plenty of absolute commercial failures despite warm reviews from audiences, such as RocknRolla, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and the recent The Covenant.
The same seems to be the case with Ritchie's new big screen project, the feature length film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Although it was released less than a week ago, the box office numbers are far from reassuring, but the movie...
- 4/24/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Last week, Quentin Tarantino shocked the entertainment industry by ashcanning what was to have been his 10th film, “The Movie Critic.” The two-time Oscar-winner and highly influential auteur has yet to publicly comment on why this has all gone down, but the snoops at The Hollywood Reporter have dug up some details.
For starters, there’s ample evidence of Tarantino developing something and then pulling the plug in the past. You can look at the Wikipedia entry for the man’s unrealized projects and do a whole lot of imagining. It’s just rare that something gets this far along in the process—production was due to start at the end of this year, and a tax deal had already been set up with the California Film Commission. Although no distributor was officially on board, there was an understanding that Tarantino would work again with Sony, after the successful collaboration...
For starters, there’s ample evidence of Tarantino developing something and then pulling the plug in the past. You can look at the Wikipedia entry for the man’s unrealized projects and do a whole lot of imagining. It’s just rare that something gets this far along in the process—production was due to start at the end of this year, and a tax deal had already been set up with the California Film Commission. Although no distributor was officially on board, there was an understanding that Tarantino would work again with Sony, after the successful collaboration...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
When Quentin Tarantino makes a film, critics and audiences sit up and take notice. The quirky genius has carved a niche for himself with his unique brand of writing and storytelling that has won him a lot of acclaim. With his seamless blending of genres coupled with the ability to incorporate heavy dialogue with stylized entertainment, Tarantino has proved that there is no one like him in the industry.
Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Since his 2019 film Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, fans have been eagerly awaiting the director’s next venture namely The Movie Critic, which he stated would be his 10th and final film. Unfortunately, it has now been confirmed that the project has been officially shelved. But seeing the certain possibilities that Tarantino had for the narrative, disappointed fans believe that this possibility may not have worked.
Quentin Tarantino’s The Movie Critic...
Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Since his 2019 film Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, fans have been eagerly awaiting the director’s next venture namely The Movie Critic, which he stated would be his 10th and final film. Unfortunately, it has now been confirmed that the project has been officially shelved. But seeing the certain possibilities that Tarantino had for the narrative, disappointed fans believe that this possibility may not have worked.
Quentin Tarantino’s The Movie Critic...
- 4/24/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
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