Political adulation is one thing, but the deification disguised as a film in Sean McNamara’s religiously tinted bio-epic “Reagan” is another. The movie trails its protagonist, portrayed by Dennis Quaid, from his early days in Hollywood to his two-term tenure as the 40th president of the United States. Quaid is a consistently robust performer deserving … Read more
Mark your calendars for an October surprise that is already guaranteed: the Donald Trump biopic “The Apprentice” will be hitting theaters on October 11, in the run-up to the presidential election. After creating a buzz at its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival back in May, Briarcliff Entertainment has taken on the film’s theatrical distribution. … Read more
When it comes to labeling Kristen Wiig, the term “gifted musician” may be a bit of an overstatement, according to the “Saturday Night Live” alum herself. However, she may soon earn a different title. Perhaps, “Oscar-nominated musician Kristen Wiig” does the trick? Indeed, this is now a real possibility: Netflix has revealed plans to back … Read more
“Slingshot”, a cinematic space adventure directed by Mikael Håfström, revolves around a perilous space flight maneuver involving the science of orbital mechanics. The astronauts embarking on this journey, covering over a billion and a half miles to Saturn’s moon, Titan, will require a gravity assist, or “slingshot”, from Jupiter’s orbital velocity to reach their destination. … Read more
Given the title “1992” and the accompanying image of Watts’ own Tyrese Gibson, it would not be unreasonable to anticipate the 1992 Los Angeles riots, sparked by the Rodney King verdict, to be at the heart of this B-movie thriller, directed by Ariel Vromen. Instead, the riots play a secondary role in the storyline. True, … Read more
Hidden within a secluded Colorado box canyon, the Telluride Film Festival has long embraced its reputation as a paradise for film enthusiasts. However, in recent times, even the majestic mountains surrounding the scenic town have been unable to shield the festival from Hollywood’s troubles, ranging from a worldwide pandemic that crippled cinema houses to last … Read more
Profane superheroes, chattering Minions, and a healthy dose of animated anxiety have helped this summer’s box office rebound from the winter and spring slump, providing a much-needed boost in a time of widespread industry uncertainty. Driven by several sequels, the summer’s gross box office earnings (from the first Friday in May) are expected to reach … Read more
Leonard Nimoy, known for his role as Spock in “Star Trek,” struggled with expressing emotions, even when he wasn’t in character. Despite being a functioning alcoholic, he found a deep connection with his on-screen character, a connection that was stronger than the bond he shared with his son, Adam Nimoy. Adam sheds light on this … Read more
Armie Hammer, the actor embroiled in sexual assault allegations and a bizarre cannibalism scandal, has sold his cherished pickup truck in what appears to be the latest repercussion of the scandals that have decimated his once-thriving film career. The star of “The Social Network” and “Call Me by Your Name” shared a video on Tuesday … Read more
Edgar Bronfman Jr., the billionaire entertainment tycoon, has stepped away from his ambitious endeavor to take control of Paramount Global, making way for David Ellison’s Skydance Media to secure the victory. On Monday evening, the chief independent director of Paramount declared the company auction had concluded, and the takeover by Skydance was set to progress. … Read more
