In 2021, Disney’s announcement of Rachel Zegler as the lead in their “Snow White” remake saw some audience members threatening to boycott the movie due to its “woke” casting choices. These critics felt a Colombian actress was not suited to portray a princess traditionally described as having “skin as white as snow.” The production team, … Read more
Hi there! I’m Mark Olsen, and this is your guide to the world of Only Good Movies. This week, I want to delve into Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.” The film debuted last weekend and failed to resonate with moviegoers. This passion project, years in the making, cost the 85-year-old filmmaker a whopping $120 million of … Read more
It seems that Daniel Day-Lewis’ retirement from the acting profession was more of a pause than a full-stop. Returning to the silver screen after a seven-year break, the only actor to have bagged the best actor Oscar thrice, Day-Lewis is slated to appear in his son Ronan’s first film as a director, “Anemone.” According to … Read more
American Film Institute Unveils Full Lineup for AFI Fest On Tuesday, the American Film Institute (AFI) revealed the comprehensive schedule for the upcoming AFI Fest, providing local cinema enthusiasts their first opportunity to experience numerous acclaimed films from this year’s global festival circuit. The festival is slated to take place from October 23rd to 27th. … Read more
Ken Page, a beloved figure in the world of Broadway and the voice of Oogie Boogie in the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” passed away on Monday at the age of 70. His death was confirmed on Tuesday by his talent agent, Todd M. Eskin, and his close friend and producer, Dorian Hannaway, as reported … Read more
Sony Pictures Entertainment is experiencing a significant leadership change at its Culver City based film and television studio. Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Tony Vinciquerra, who has discreetly restructured the studio’s operations over a span of seven years, will be passing on the baton to Ravi Ahuja, a notable member of his management … Read more
Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez, a performer from the film “Sing Sing,” has gained relief from a long-standing conviction for a crime he didn’t commit in the late 90s. The charge – murdering a retired police officer – was recently dropped by New York prosecutors. On Monday, District Attorney of Manhattan, Alvin Bragg, declared that Velazquez’s conviction … Read more
The seasoned actor, John Ashton, best recognized for his role as the grumpy Detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” series, has passed away. His family announced that Ashton passed away in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Thursday, as confirmed by his manager, Alan Somers, in a statement to The Times. The cause of his … Read more
In a recent ruling, a New Mexico judge decreed that Hannah Gutierrez, who was responsible for handling firearms during the production of the tragic movie “Rust,” must continue to serve her prison sentence for her involvement in a deadly shooting on set. On Monday, the request to release Gutierrez from prison or schedule a new … Read more
The burning inquiry in a movie about a war reporter is often “Why?” Why are they dedicated to this profession? Why do they persist, dig and risk their lives amid the anguish of war? This is the focal question in the new biographical film “Lee,” based on the celebrated photographer Lee Miller, who documented some … Read more
