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There are few on-screen performances throughout the Western genre that can truly rival what Val Kilmer was able to achieve as Doc Holliday in Tombstone. The popular action Western rode high off the coattails of Academy Award-winning romps like Dances with Wolves and Unforgiven, garnering a massive cult following that has grown into a worldwide sensation. Just about everyone (even those who don’t love Westerns) loves Tombstone, and Kilmer’s remarkable performance is one of the many reasons why. Interestingly enough, the actor ultimately decided to take the part upon reflecting on the advice that Hollywood legend Marlon Brando gave him…
“Thrash,” like just about every shark thriller, has a grade-Z son-of-“Jaws” quality. (The one exception: the ingenious “Open Water.”) Everything in the movie, from the chomping shark attacks that churn up the waves with Hawaiian Punch foam to the way a humongous great white meets her fate at the end, takes an obvious page from Steven Spielberg’s gambits and techniques. But shark movies, because of that derivative quality (and because the directors are not Spielberg), often tend to be dreary and claustrophobic affairs. “Thrash,” on the other hand, has a lively competence about it, a touch of fluid originality in…
Neon has nabbed its fifth film in the Cannes Film Festival competition slate with Na Hong-Jin’s Hope. Neon has taken North American and English-language rights to the next film by the The Wailing director. Neon is said to have been aggressively pursuing the project since an early footage presentation in November. The film stars Korean star Hwang Jung-min (Deliver Us from Evil), Zo In-sung (Moving), Hoyeon (Squid Game), Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina), Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs), Taylor Russell (Bones and All) and Cameron Britton (Umbrella Academy). The synopsis reads: “In Hope Harbor, a remote village near the Demilitarized Zone, police…
Is there such a thing as the perfect movie quote? The short answer is yes, but the real question isn’t if a perfect movie quote exists, but, rather, what constitutes the perfect movie quote. It’s an engaging debate, which is why things like AFI’s “100 Years… 100 Movie Quotes” or Collider’s “20 Most Badass Movie Quotes, Ranked” are so fascinating. It’s lists like these and countless others like them that provide direction on that very point. For one, the quote becomes part of the vernacular, uttered by people who likely haven’t even seen the movie the quote is from. The…
Ralph Fiennes thinks the “ship has sailed” for him to reprise the role of Voldemort, but he’d be more than happy to pass the wand to another acclaimed British actor: Tilda Swinton. During an appearance on “The Claudia Winkleman Show” on Friday night, Fiennes was questioned about HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series and the rumors surrounding who will take on the role of the Dark Lord. “I remember being asked the question once we’d shot the total film series, would I reprise the part, and this was some years ago. I said, ‘Yes, I’d love to,’” Fiennes revealed. “But then…
EXCLUSIVE: We are hearing that Ride Along 3 is in early development at Universal with stars Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, director Tim Story, and producer Will Packer all in early discussions to return. The news comes at a time when Uni has closed a deal with scribe Daniel Gold (Tough Guys) to pen the screenplay. While Cube, Hart, Story and Packer always wanted to do a third movie, they were often not in unison on ideas that have been floated over the years. Gold’s pitch, which is under wraps, got the foursome excited and on the same page. No…
Last year, Fargo writer Noah Hawley added to the ever-expanding lore of the Alien franchise with Alien: Earth, a sci-fi show that proved hugely popular with critics. Perhaps due to some mixed reviews from fans of the franchise, the decision to renew Alien: Earth for Season 2 officially came last November, with the likes of Sydney Chandler’s Wendy, Alex Lawther’s Joe, Essie Davis’ Dame Sylvia, and more set to return. Just days ago, the most exciting news yet ahead of the return of Alien: Earth landed, as it was confirmed that Peter Dinklage, the beloved actor behind the likes of…
It’s a “Super Mario World,” and we’re just living in it. Universal and Illumination’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” led the box office again on its second Friday in North American theaters, adding $17.5 million. The animated sequel is expected to gross $68.9 domestically by Sunday, a 48% drop from last weekend’s numbers. “Galaxy’s” predecessor, 2023’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” pulled in $92.3 million domestically in its second weekend. However, that film had solid word of mouth (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), and the novelty of launching a new film franchise, two things “Super Mario Galaxy” must soldier on without. Still,…
The 50th Hunger Games are approaching, and the odds are ever in the favor of longtime fans waiting to see some familiar faces. In Lionsgate’s new promo for the franchise, which features a recap of the previous five films and a sneak peek at The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping ahead of its November 20 premiere, Effie, Caesar and Wiress are all in their prime. “Remember?” asks Elizabeth Banks’ Effie Trinket as the clip flashes back from her portrayal to Elle Fanning‘s in the upcoming prequel. The teaser also features Amanda Plummer and Maya Hawke as Wiress, Philip Seymour…
Because Apple TV doesn’t release as many titles as its competitors, the streamer’s viewership charts are comparatively static. Plus, Apple TV relies exclusively on in-house projects, unlike other streamers that also license content from different studios. This unique setup makes it possible for some of Apple’s original movies to post numbers that other streamers’ titles simply can’t — not because more people are tuning in, but because their streaks aren’t broken as often by newer releases. One of Apple’s biggest original movies passed a monumental streaming milestone this weekend, six years after its release. Incidentally, the movie wasn’t designed as…