After nearly 35 years, the "Predator" franchise is still going strong. Despite a fair share of disappointment during its seven-film (and counting) run, every decade produces a strong chapter that reinvigorates interest in the mysterious alien hunters. John McTiernan's muscle-bound 1987 creature feature starring Arnold Schwarzenegger remains the best. Still, more recent offerings like Nimród Antal's 2010 sequel "Predators" and Dan Trachtenberg's 2022 prequel "Prey" have closed the gap and provided hope for future entries.
Delightfully R-rated, the "Predator" series follows a group of elite alien warriors, brought to life with incredible special effects, who venture to different planets to test themselves against the best killers they can find. Curiously, none of the films have allowed a Predator to claim victory over their most formidable foes, though they do enjoy minor victories that make way for some nasty spine-ripping action. To date, we've seen Predator eliminate its victims in various ways...
Delightfully R-rated, the "Predator" series follows a group of elite alien warriors, brought to life with incredible special effects, who venture to different planets to test themselves against the best killers they can find. Curiously, none of the films have allowed a Predator to claim victory over their most formidable foes, though they do enjoy minor victories that make way for some nasty spine-ripping action. To date, we've seen Predator eliminate its victims in various ways...
- 3/24/2024
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
Take it outside, Jake Gyllenhaal — there was already a “Road House 2.” And it was awful.
The Og “Road House” starring Patrick Swayze came out in 1989 and made $30 million at the box office — a nice return on investment back in the day. Naturally, MGM struck while the iron was hot: a scant 17 years later, the studio released a straight-to-dvd sequel, “Road House 2: Last Call” (2006). Exactly 17 more years later, I went straight to Vudu to buy it. I did not get a good Roi on my $9.99.
Look, I knew what I was getting into. Like you, I didn’t realize there was a “Road House 2” until Doug Liman made a “Road House 3.”
Still the only “Road House” to get a theatrical release, the Swayze flick ended up doing most of its damage on home entertainment. The film isn’t well-reviewed — it has a 41 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 36 on...
The Og “Road House” starring Patrick Swayze came out in 1989 and made $30 million at the box office — a nice return on investment back in the day. Naturally, MGM struck while the iron was hot: a scant 17 years later, the studio released a straight-to-dvd sequel, “Road House 2: Last Call” (2006). Exactly 17 more years later, I went straight to Vudu to buy it. I did not get a good Roi on my $9.99.
Look, I knew what I was getting into. Like you, I didn’t realize there was a “Road House 2” until Doug Liman made a “Road House 3.”
Still the only “Road House” to get a theatrical release, the Swayze flick ended up doing most of its damage on home entertainment. The film isn’t well-reviewed — it has a 41 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 36 on...
- 3/7/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
The Predator franchise has an unwritten rule of not featuring returning characters, except for a minor cameo by Anna in Predator 2. Anna, played by Elpidia Carrillo, is the only character to appear in multiple films in the Predator franchise. The possibility of Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to the franchise is exciting because Predator has remained singular in its stories without connecting characters.
An unwritten rule of the Predator franchise has been in place since the earliest days of the franchise, save for a single surviving character exception that took place over thirty years ago. Each of the Predator films has focused on the same kind of alien hunter, stalking a different setting and different prey. This has led its targets to be a wide assortment of characters, from the battle-hardened 80s commandos of Predator to the 17th-century Comanche tribe of Prey (and the upcoming Prey 2.)
The one constant is the presence of a Predator,...
An unwritten rule of the Predator franchise has been in place since the earliest days of the franchise, save for a single surviving character exception that took place over thirty years ago. Each of the Predator films has focused on the same kind of alien hunter, stalking a different setting and different prey. This has led its targets to be a wide assortment of characters, from the battle-hardened 80s commandos of Predator to the 17th-century Comanche tribe of Prey (and the upcoming Prey 2.)
The one constant is the presence of a Predator,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Brandon Zachary
- ScreenRant.com
It can’t be denied that as far as martial arts movies go, the best ones come from Asia, particularly Hong Kong during their action heyday, which was arguably the 70s, 80s and first half of the ’90s. That said, martial arts movies were also making a foothold in the States at the time, thanks mainly to Bruce Lee-mania following the release of Enter the Dragon. Before that movie, very few actors in Hollywood seemed like they were credible martial artists, except maybe James Coburn, a student of Lee’s, who pulled off some pretty good-looking moves in the otherwise silly Our Man Flint movies. Steve McQueen also had training but didn’t use martial arts on screen.
Up to then, though, the most notable uses of martial arts in movies usually revolved around Judo, with James Cagney showing off some good moves in the film Blood on the Sun,...
Up to then, though, the most notable uses of martial arts in movies usually revolved around Judo, with James Cagney showing off some good moves in the film Blood on the Sun,...
- 2/4/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Writer Shane Black pretty much invented the "buddy cop" movie with "Lethal Weapon," his gloriously violent Christmas-set action pic that introduced moviegoers to LAPD Detectives Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover). The basic set-up of the franchise, which was helmed entirely by Richard Donner: Murtaugh plays things by the book and is close to retirement (he somehow remains "close to retirement" through a series of four films). Riggs, in sharp contrast, is a trigger-happy psycho, suicidal in the wake of the death of his wife. These two mismatched cops become partners and, of course, friends. Also, they kill a lot of people. While this is one franchise that should probably finally retire (just like Murtaugh), there's a fifth film in the works.
But we're not here to talk about that. Instead, let's go back to the days when Mel Gibson sported a mullet and wasn't problematic!
But we're not here to talk about that. Instead, let's go back to the days when Mel Gibson sported a mullet and wasn't problematic!
- 1/27/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Big John Milius is a Hollywood writer with a wild range of interests. Guns? Yes. Martial arts? Absolutely. Surfing, painting, history, poetry — but Milius loves nothing more than writing and movies. Early in his career, he embedded himself in that Alpha Male culture, which established the thread between all of Milius' written and directorial efforts thereafter — let's call it "manliness," for lack of a better word.
The gun-toting militant-minded wildman is responsible for some of the most famous lines in all of Hollywood: "I love the smell of napalm in the morning," "Ask yourself one question, 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do you, punk?" and even some of the famous USS Indianapolis monologue from Jaws.
The inspiration for John Goodman's role as misled militant Walter Sobchak in The Big Lebowski? Yup, that was Milius. But that's only a short chapter in the filmmaker's enormous Hollywood legend. John Milius...
The gun-toting militant-minded wildman is responsible for some of the most famous lines in all of Hollywood: "I love the smell of napalm in the morning," "Ask yourself one question, 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do you, punk?" and even some of the famous USS Indianapolis monologue from Jaws.
The inspiration for John Goodman's role as misled militant Walter Sobchak in The Big Lebowski? Yup, that was Milius. But that's only a short chapter in the filmmaker's enormous Hollywood legend. John Milius...
- 1/22/2024
- by Mike Damski
- MovieWeb
Inspiration strikes at the oddest times. Recently, I was watching Blumhouse's "Night Swim" and started thinking about all the strangest killer objects in the history of horror movies. "Where would a swimming pool rank on such a list," I pondered. "Would it rank lower or higher than a hungry bed?" These are the hard-hitting questions that race through my head, only eased by tasks like ranking all the craziest, head-scratchiest, most out-of-bounds killer objects in horror movie history.
We're not talking about flesh and blood killers or animal attackers. Even something like "Santa Jaws" is omitted from contention because while you could blame either the magical pen or sketchbook canvas that brings the Great White Santa to life, it's still a jingle-jangling shark gobbling up victims. This list is dedicated to deadly things that should not kill. Monstrous versions of household items that spring to life and slay the innocent with a most baffling reaction.
We're not talking about flesh and blood killers or animal attackers. Even something like "Santa Jaws" is omitted from contention because while you could blame either the magical pen or sketchbook canvas that brings the Great White Santa to life, it's still a jingle-jangling shark gobbling up victims. This list is dedicated to deadly things that should not kill. Monstrous versions of household items that spring to life and slay the innocent with a most baffling reaction.
- 1/13/2024
- by Matt Donato
- Slash Film
Movies selected for TV need to be fun from the beginning and easily enjoyed in small chunks. The best movies for TV have a dedicated cast and gripping action that keeps audiences engaged. Cable TV frequently plays old favorites like "Jurassic Park" and "Home Alone" that have broad appeal and memorable moments.
TV channels tend to select the movies that they play from the same handful of old favorites, and some of them are great for multiple rewatches. Since the advent of streaming services, people have been watching movies on cable TV much less often, so the specific art of selecting movies for TV has waned. Not every great movie can succeed on TV, but when the right movie is on at the right time, people will drop everything they are doing to watch it.
Due to the nature of cable TV, the movies selected have to be fun from the very beginning.
TV channels tend to select the movies that they play from the same handful of old favorites, and some of them are great for multiple rewatches. Since the advent of streaming services, people have been watching movies on cable TV much less often, so the specific art of selecting movies for TV has waned. Not every great movie can succeed on TV, but when the right movie is on at the right time, people will drop everything they are doing to watch it.
Due to the nature of cable TV, the movies selected have to be fun from the very beginning.
- 12/31/2023
- by Ben Protheroe
- ScreenRant.com
Shudder is nothing if not a goldmine of content, with basically something to watch for everyone, and today we are making a list of the best 7 new movies on Shudder in December 2023 that you can watch right now. The movies included in this list are Shudder’s exclusives and resurrected. The titles are ranked according to their availability dates.
It’s A Wonderful Knife (December 1)
Synopsis: A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and get back to her own reality. It’S A Wonderful Life by way of Scream.
Black Christmas...
It’s A Wonderful Knife (December 1)
Synopsis: A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and get back to her own reality. It’S A Wonderful Life by way of Scream.
Black Christmas...
- 12/2/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Gary Busey could have potentially played Willy Wonka in the original film, given his acting skills at the time. While Busey may not have had the same whimsicality as Gene Wilder, he had the gruff quality and ability to deliver a manic performance that could have fit the character. The thought of Busey as Wonka now may be terrifying and ridiculous, but during his prime, it was not inconceivable for him to have been cast in the role and pull it off.
Gary Busey becomes an army of crazed Willy Wonkas in terrifying AI-generated art inspired by the new Timothée Chalamet Wonka prequel. Sprung from the mind of Roald Dahl, enigmatic candy-maker Wonka made his debut in 1964’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory brought the character to the big screen, with Gene Wilder giving an iconic performance. Tim Burton offered up...
Gary Busey becomes an army of crazed Willy Wonkas in terrifying AI-generated art inspired by the new Timothée Chalamet Wonka prequel. Sprung from the mind of Roald Dahl, enigmatic candy-maker Wonka made his debut in 1964’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory brought the character to the big screen, with Gene Wilder giving an iconic performance. Tim Burton offered up...
- 11/29/2023
- by Dan Zinski
- ScreenRant.com
Arriving at the tail end of the machismo-laden action movie boom of the 1980s, Kathryn Bigelow’s Point Break represented a different kind of blockbuster. As Gus Van Sant did the same year with My Own Private Idaho and the Wachowskis would do with their Matrix films, Bigelow foregrounds the androgynous qualities of Keanu Reeves, presenting his rookie F.B.I. agent Johnny Utah as a lithe, sensitive soul who infiltrates a gang of bank robbers not through a projection of strength but an appeal to the criminals’ own, surprisingly delicate natures.
The film begins with Johnny arriving at the F.B.I.’s Los Angeles branch for his first assignment. There, he’s greeted and immediately insulted by the director (John C. McGinley), whose strict rules for personal conduct and mirthless commitment to the job paint him as one of the dying relics of the service’s original, Hoover-led era. The other agents,...
The film begins with Johnny arriving at the F.B.I.’s Los Angeles branch for his first assignment. There, he’s greeted and immediately insulted by the director (John C. McGinley), whose strict rules for personal conduct and mirthless commitment to the job paint him as one of the dying relics of the service’s original, Hoover-led era. The other agents,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Jake Cole
- Slant Magazine
Along with The Mist and Dreamcatcher, Cycle of the Werewolf was one of my first introductions to Stephen King, so the Master of Horror's powerfully poignant prose in that novella—combined with the legendary Bernie Wrightson's amazing illustrations—will forever hold a special place in my horror-loving heart, and so too does its film adaptation: Dan Attias' Silver Bullet (which really captures the blood-soaked slice of small-town life in Tarker's Mills).
It's especially thrilling, then, that Scream Factory will be unleashing their Collector's Edition of Silver Bullet on 4K Uhd and Blu-ray just in time for the holiday season, and we have a look at the full list of bonus features fans can look forward to, including a new audio commentary with Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler of The Kingcast!
Press Release: Stephen King's Masterful Werewolf Novelette Comes Alive! On December 5, 2023, Scream Factory™ will unleash Silver Bullet Collector’s...
It's especially thrilling, then, that Scream Factory will be unleashing their Collector's Edition of Silver Bullet on 4K Uhd and Blu-ray just in time for the holiday season, and we have a look at the full list of bonus features fans can look forward to, including a new audio commentary with Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler of The Kingcast!
Press Release: Stephen King's Masterful Werewolf Novelette Comes Alive! On December 5, 2023, Scream Factory™ will unleash Silver Bullet Collector’s...
- 11/21/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Celebrities like Madonna, Joan Rivers, Kathy Griffin, and more have been banned from talk shows due to their bizarre behavior or conflicts with the hosts. Piers Morgan refuses to have Madonna on his talk show due to their ongoing feud, while Anderson Cooper didn't invite the Kardashians because they were already overexposed. Talk show bans can also happen due to celebrities struggling with addiction, like Gary Busey, or taking a joke too far, like Gilbert Gottfried.
Celebrities often make appearances on talk shows to promote their latest movie or television show, and can even help spike ratings for a talk show because of their popularity. While talk show hosts are grateful for the stars that come to sit on their couch and have a chat, there have been numerous times when a host has banned a celeb because of their outrageous behavior or because it's a matter of principle.
The...
Celebrities often make appearances on talk shows to promote their latest movie or television show, and can even help spike ratings for a talk show because of their popularity. While talk show hosts are grateful for the stars that come to sit on their couch and have a chat, there have been numerous times when a host has banned a celeb because of their outrageous behavior or because it's a matter of principle.
The...
- 11/6/2023
- by Marika Kazimierska
- TheThings
Survivor host Jeff Probst has been a mainstay on television since the start of this century, but his wife, Lisa Ann Russell, is also familiar with the entertainment industry. The model-turned-actor married Probst in 2011. Here’s everything to know about Russell and the family she has built with Probst.
Jeff Probst’s wife, Lisa Ann Russell, was a model and an actor
Russell was born in Illinois but moved to California to pursue a career as a model. She worked as a model for Revlon before shifting into acting. Per IMDb, Russell made her debut as an actor on Saved by the Bell: The College Years in 1993. Throughout the 1990s, she accepted roles in projects such as A.P.E.X., Twisted Love, and Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights.
Lisa Ann Russell and Jeff Probst | Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Los Angeles LGBT Center
Russell married Saved by the Bell...
Jeff Probst’s wife, Lisa Ann Russell, was a model and an actor
Russell was born in Illinois but moved to California to pursue a career as a model. She worked as a model for Revlon before shifting into acting. Per IMDb, Russell made her debut as an actor on Saved by the Bell: The College Years in 1993. Throughout the 1990s, she accepted roles in projects such as A.P.E.X., Twisted Love, and Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights.
Lisa Ann Russell and Jeff Probst | Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Los Angeles LGBT Center
Russell married Saved by the Bell...
- 10/17/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Werewolf movies have a long history in cinema, dating back to the 1930s, and have encompassed various genres such as horror, comedy, and fantasy. The best werewolf movies offer unique twists on the traditional concept, such as a small town reverend turning into a werewolf or teenage girls undergoing lycanthropic transformations. Notable werewolf films include Silver Bullet, Ginger Snaps, and An American Werewolf in London which have left a lasting impact on the genre with their unique stories and memorable werewolf transformations.
While ghosts, demons, and vampires have often taken the forefront of the horror genre, there are a number of all-time classics that center around werewolves. Werewolves have captivated imaginations for millennia, so naturally, they have maintained a foothold in cinema across the globe. Dating all the way back to the 1930s, some of horror and comedy's most famous features have focused on people transforming from humans into animalistic,...
While ghosts, demons, and vampires have often taken the forefront of the horror genre, there are a number of all-time classics that center around werewolves. Werewolves have captivated imaginations for millennia, so naturally, they have maintained a foothold in cinema across the globe. Dating all the way back to the 1930s, some of horror and comedy's most famous features have focused on people transforming from humans into animalistic,...
- 10/8/2023
- by Bill Dubiel
- ScreenRant.com
Point Break is set to receive the 4K Uhd and Blu-ray treatment, with Best Buy offering a special-edition SteelBook with an exclusive cover. Both versions of Point Break's upgrade will be available just in time for the holidays on Tuesday, December 5. Starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, Point Break remains an action movie classic to this day.
“Utah, get me two!” Sure, Angelo’s (Gary Busey) appetite for those hot, delicious meatball sandwiches allowed the Ex-Presidents to get away during their first encounter. But the quote is just so apropos as the hit movie Point Break (1991) is set to receive the 4K Uhd and Blu-ray treatment from the Shout! Factory. So, why is it that fans of the Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze classic might want two copies? Well, Best Buy is also offering a special-edition SteelBook with an exclusive cover. Check out both the Best Buy artwork and the Shout!
“Utah, get me two!” Sure, Angelo’s (Gary Busey) appetite for those hot, delicious meatball sandwiches allowed the Ex-Presidents to get away during their first encounter. But the quote is just so apropos as the hit movie Point Break (1991) is set to receive the 4K Uhd and Blu-ray treatment from the Shout! Factory. So, why is it that fans of the Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze classic might want two copies? Well, Best Buy is also offering a special-edition SteelBook with an exclusive cover. Check out both the Best Buy artwork and the Shout!
- 10/3/2023
- by Steven Thrash
- MovieWeb
Newly surfaced video footage has unveiled a troubling incident involving a woman who claims that actor Gary Busey, 79, collided with her car and fled before exchanging insurance details. The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station has initiated an investigation into these allegations of a hit-and-run.
The incident reportedly transpired when Busey was departing a shopping center along the picturesque Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
According to an unidentified woman featured in footage published by TMZ, Busey was reversing his vehicle when it made contact with another car. Rather than halting and addressing the situation as expected, the woman claimed that Busey abruptly left the scene, prompting her to pursue him fervently while filming the incident.
Video shows a heated exchange after Gary Busey was allegedly involved in a Malibu hit-and-run. https://t.co/uZHnqediEY
— TMZ (@TMZ) September 5, 2023
In the video, the woman behind the camera can be heard imploring, “Sir,...
The incident reportedly transpired when Busey was departing a shopping center along the picturesque Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
According to an unidentified woman featured in footage published by TMZ, Busey was reversing his vehicle when it made contact with another car. Rather than halting and addressing the situation as expected, the woman claimed that Busey abruptly left the scene, prompting her to pursue him fervently while filming the incident.
Video shows a heated exchange after Gary Busey was allegedly involved in a Malibu hit-and-run. https://t.co/uZHnqediEY
— TMZ (@TMZ) September 5, 2023
In the video, the woman behind the camera can be heard imploring, “Sir,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Anita T. Holman
- Uinterview
The 79-year-old actor allegedly left the scene after rear-ending a car.
Gary Busey was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run car crash. A woman claims to TMZ that she was driving down California’s Pacific Coast Highway when the 79-year-old actor slammed into her back bumper after exiting a shopping center and proceeded to flee the scene. Et has reached out to Busey’s rep for comment.
“A police report was turned in,” the Malibu / Lost Hills Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department tells Et. “Once the report is approved, it will be investigated further by the detectives.”
After Busey allegedly left the scene of the apparent crash, the woman in the other car followed him down the highway and filmed her pursuit.
The video shows the woman and a man she claims is Busey pull into a restaurant parking lot. The woman tells the man in the video...
Gary Busey was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run car crash. A woman claims to TMZ that she was driving down California’s Pacific Coast Highway when the 79-year-old actor slammed into her back bumper after exiting a shopping center and proceeded to flee the scene. Et has reached out to Busey’s rep for comment.
“A police report was turned in,” the Malibu / Lost Hills Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department tells Et. “Once the report is approved, it will be investigated further by the detectives.”
After Busey allegedly left the scene of the apparent crash, the woman in the other car followed him down the highway and filmed her pursuit.
The video shows the woman and a man she claims is Busey pull into a restaurant parking lot. The woman tells the man in the video...
- 9/6/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Director Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi classic Blade Runner was written by Hampton Fancher and David Webb Peoples, based on the Philip K. Dick story Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? – and when director Paul W.S. Anderson brought Peoples’ sci-fi action script Soldier to the screen sixteen years later, he and his crew added in references that set the story within the universe of Blade Runner. But during an interview with author Danny Stewart for the book Soldier: From Script to Screen (pick up a copy on Amazon), Peoples revealed that he had never intended for Soldier to be connected to Blade Runner.
When asked if he wrote Soldier as a “side-quel” to Blade Runner that was set in the same universe, Peoples answered, “No, I never had any thoughts about that.” The screenwriter went on to reveal, “I wrote Soldier in 1984. Very quickly on my own. I wrote it because...
When asked if he wrote Soldier as a “side-quel” to Blade Runner that was set in the same universe, Peoples answered, “No, I never had any thoughts about that.” The screenwriter went on to reveal, “I wrote Soldier in 1984. Very quickly on my own. I wrote it because...
- 8/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Keanu Reeves is an action genre icon, known for his roles in John Wick, Speed, and Point Break directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Point Break follows FBI agent Jonny Utah as he infiltrates a gang of surf-loving robbers, led by Bodhi, who influences Jonny's way of life. It also involves a love interest named Tyler. The movie received a 10 out of 10 rating from a former bank robber who praised its realistic portrayal of a robbery scene, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control and avoiding actions that would alert potential witnesses.
Keanu Reeves has become an icon within the action genre by playing John Wick, but the actor was already a huge star thanks to some other major titles such as Speed or Point Break, the 1991 classic directed by Academy Award-winner Kathryn Bigelow, which he starred in with Patrick Swayze.
The story follows Jonny Utah, an FBI agent with a complicated past.
Keanu Reeves has become an icon within the action genre by playing John Wick, but the actor was already a huge star thanks to some other major titles such as Speed or Point Break, the 1991 classic directed by Academy Award-winner Kathryn Bigelow, which he starred in with Patrick Swayze.
The story follows Jonny Utah, an FBI agent with a complicated past.
- 8/20/2023
- by Maca Reynolds
- MovieWeb
A former bank robber praises Point Break for its depiction of the tension in a robbery situation, giving the movie a perfect 10 out of 10 rating, despite some of its flaws. The movie's depiction of robbers yelling at customers and making them lie on the floor is unrealistic, and would likely deter potential customers from entering the bank. Point Break's portrayal of robbers wearing masks may alert people that a robbery is about to take place, whereas wearing glasses and a hat would provide more element of surprise.
A former bank robber is joining the cult following for Keanu Reeves’ iconic heist movie Point Break as he gives it a perfect rating, despite its flaws in depicting actual robberies. The movie was released in 1991 and tracks FBI agent Johnny Utah (Reeves), who goes undercover to investigate a group of surfers believed to be criminals. Point Break has generated a loyal fanbase over the years,...
A former bank robber is joining the cult following for Keanu Reeves’ iconic heist movie Point Break as he gives it a perfect rating, despite its flaws in depicting actual robberies. The movie was released in 1991 and tracks FBI agent Johnny Utah (Reeves), who goes undercover to investigate a group of surfers believed to be criminals. Point Break has generated a loyal fanbase over the years,...
- 8/20/2023
- by Brady Entwistle
- ScreenRant.com
Soldier: From Script to Screen
By Danny Stewart
144 pages/BearManor Media/$32 (hardcover) $22 (softcover)
Everyone has their passion, whether it is universally acclaimed or not. Thankfully, BearManor Media provides an outlet for their authors to share that unique passion with those who also find the subject matter of interest.
Here, Danny Stewart delves into the 1998 film Solider, which came and went with little notice when Universe released it. Despite some marquee names making the film, it opened to poor reviews (in addition to 15% at Rotten Tomatoes) and dismal box office, earning a mere $14.6 million against a $60 million budget.
It’s justifiable if you don’t recall or never heard of the film. It was based on a script by the noted screenwriter David Webb Peoples, best known for Blade Runner. Some even call the film a “sidequel” to that classic. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson (best known for the Resident Evil...
By Danny Stewart
144 pages/BearManor Media/$32 (hardcover) $22 (softcover)
Everyone has their passion, whether it is universally acclaimed or not. Thankfully, BearManor Media provides an outlet for their authors to share that unique passion with those who also find the subject matter of interest.
Here, Danny Stewart delves into the 1998 film Solider, which came and went with little notice when Universe released it. Despite some marquee names making the film, it opened to poor reviews (in addition to 15% at Rotten Tomatoes) and dismal box office, earning a mere $14.6 million against a $60 million budget.
It’s justifiable if you don’t recall or never heard of the film. It was based on a script by the noted screenwriter David Webb Peoples, best known for Blade Runner. Some even call the film a “sidequel” to that classic. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson (best known for the Resident Evil...
- 8/10/2023
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Stephen King’s imaginative stories have been adapted for the screen hundreds of times, with some proving financially disastrous. The “master of the macabre,” King’s dark sensibility and tireless work ethic have seen him produce 65 novels, five works of non-fiction and more than 200 short stories, many of which have proven bestsellers. This vast body of work has seen frequent adaptations, ranging from major studio productions to self-funded indie projects. In all, the author holds some form of writing credit on more than 300 productions.
The vivid characterization and striking imagery found in King’s work cohere to make the author’s writing feel deeply cinematic. It’s no wonder, then, that so many have attempted to adapt his work. However, the author’s popularity and even the resonance of his work don’t necessarily guarantee commercial success. While many great works of cinema have been produced on the back of King’s writing,...
The vivid characterization and striking imagery found in King’s work cohere to make the author’s writing feel deeply cinematic. It’s no wonder, then, that so many have attempted to adapt his work. However, the author’s popularity and even the resonance of his work don’t necessarily guarantee commercial success. While many great works of cinema have been produced on the back of King’s writing,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Seb Flatau
- ScreenRant.com
Apple TV+’s hit limited series “Hijack” starring Idris Elba is a nail-biting thrill ride set in real-time. Over the years, there have been many types of hijack films. Besides planes, there have been suspenseful takeovers of ships, trains, subways and even trucks.
“The Taking of the Pelham One Two Three,” from 1974 — avoid the two remakes — is a superb thriller about four men who take over a New York subway car and hold the passengers, conductor and an undercover policeman hostage unless they get $1 million (remember that was a lot of money 49 years ago). If their demands aren’t met, they will start killing hostages. Directed by Joseph Sargent and adapted by Peter Stone from the best-selling novel by John Godey, “Taking” boasts a stellar cast at the top of their game including Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Hector Elizondo and Martin Balsam. David Shire penned the influential score.
A year...
“The Taking of the Pelham One Two Three,” from 1974 — avoid the two remakes — is a superb thriller about four men who take over a New York subway car and hold the passengers, conductor and an undercover policeman hostage unless they get $1 million (remember that was a lot of money 49 years ago). If their demands aren’t met, they will start killing hostages. Directed by Joseph Sargent and adapted by Peter Stone from the best-selling novel by John Godey, “Taking” boasts a stellar cast at the top of their game including Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Hector Elizondo and Martin Balsam. David Shire penned the influential score.
A year...
- 8/8/2023
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
In just a matter of weeks, Popcorn Frights Film Festival will return for its ninth edition of sun-soaked, blood-splattered cinematic scares this August in South Florida, and following the reveals of their first two waves of programming, the third wave of must-see screenings and essential events for the festival has been announced, including the Bloomquist Brothers’ new slasher Founders Day, Olivia West Lloyd’s Somewhere Quiet, a 4K restoration of Nightmare (1981), horror movie trivia presented by Fangoria, and much more!
As previously announced, this year's Popcorn Frights Film Festival will run August 10th–20th, with screenings taking place at Fort Lauderdale's historic Savor Cinema and “The Horror Collective Screening Room” at Miami Beach's O Cinema South Beach (as part of a special partnership between Popcorn Frights and Entertainment Squad's The Horror Collective).
You can purchase In-Theater All-Access Badges here and Virtual Passes here.
Below, we have a look at...
As previously announced, this year's Popcorn Frights Film Festival will run August 10th–20th, with screenings taking place at Fort Lauderdale's historic Savor Cinema and “The Horror Collective Screening Room” at Miami Beach's O Cinema South Beach (as part of a special partnership between Popcorn Frights and Entertainment Squad's The Horror Collective).
You can purchase In-Theater All-Access Badges here and Virtual Passes here.
Below, we have a look at...
- 7/27/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Popcorn Frights‘ third wave of programming is here, bringing even more delightful frights and curated programming for their most ambitious year yet. Prepare for a weeklong, face-melting celebration of genre cinema with 48 feature film presentations from 20 countries, industry sessions, beach parties, live performances, horror trivia, live comedy, and so much more.
The fest is back this year for its ninth edition, both in-person and virtually, from August 10-20 in Fort Lauderdale, South Beach and virtually nationwide.
Highlights from the third wave of Popcorn Frights 2023 programming include the Bloomquist Brothers’ political slasher Founders Day, Marcel Walz’s giallo thriller That’S A Wrap, Anthony Cousins’ found footage creature feature Frogman, Devanny Pinn’s Florida-set serial killer thriller The Black Mass, as well as the killer mannequin creepfest Don’T Look Away, the 30th anniversary of Fred Williamsons’ super-rare made-in-Miami murder mystery South Beach starring Gary Busey, Peter Fonda, Robert Forster, and Vanity.
The fest is back this year for its ninth edition, both in-person and virtually, from August 10-20 in Fort Lauderdale, South Beach and virtually nationwide.
Highlights from the third wave of Popcorn Frights 2023 programming include the Bloomquist Brothers’ political slasher Founders Day, Marcel Walz’s giallo thriller That’S A Wrap, Anthony Cousins’ found footage creature feature Frogman, Devanny Pinn’s Florida-set serial killer thriller The Black Mass, as well as the killer mannequin creepfest Don’T Look Away, the 30th anniversary of Fred Williamsons’ super-rare made-in-Miami murder mystery South Beach starring Gary Busey, Peter Fonda, Robert Forster, and Vanity.
- 7/27/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
It’s hard to believe today, after Speed and four Matrix movies, and four John Wick movies, but there
was a time when Keanu Reeves was not considered viable as an action star, especially after his portrayal
of lovable time-traveling doofus Ted Theodore Logan in Bill & Ted’S Excellent Adventure.
But that perception radically changed in 1991 with the adrenaline extravaganza Point Break, which
featured Reeves as an FBI agent hot on the trail of some bank-robbing surfers led by Patrick Swayze. But how exactly did this preposterous combination ever reach the beach? Grab your board and catch a wave as we find out Wtf Happened to this movie!
The idea for Point Break first surfaced in the mind of filmmaker Rick King [The Killing Time] after he
saw a newspaper article declaring Los Angeles as the bank-robbing capital of America thanks to the
getaway convenience provided by the city’s numerous freeways.
was a time when Keanu Reeves was not considered viable as an action star, especially after his portrayal
of lovable time-traveling doofus Ted Theodore Logan in Bill & Ted’S Excellent Adventure.
But that perception radically changed in 1991 with the adrenaline extravaganza Point Break, which
featured Reeves as an FBI agent hot on the trail of some bank-robbing surfers led by Patrick Swayze. But how exactly did this preposterous combination ever reach the beach? Grab your board and catch a wave as we find out Wtf Happened to this movie!
The idea for Point Break first surfaced in the mind of filmmaker Rick King [The Killing Time] after he
saw a newspaper article declaring Los Angeles as the bank-robbing capital of America thanks to the
getaway convenience provided by the city’s numerous freeways.
- 7/26/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Back in 1998, the legendary Kurt Russell teamed up with Mortal Kombat and Event Horizon director Paul W.S. Anderson for a sci-fi action movie called Soldier – which is considered to be set in the same world as Blade Runner, and also shared screenwriter David Webb Peoples with that Ridley Scott classic. But Soldier came and went without many movie-goers noticing, sputtering out with just $14.6 million at the domestic box office. It has earned some fans over the years, like JoBlo’s own Jake Dee (who wrote about Soldier for the Black Sheep series)… and now author Danny Stewart has put together the book Soldier: From Script to Screen to pay tribute to the film, dig into the story of its production, and try to draw in some new fans.
Copies of Soldier: From Script to Screen can be purchased on Amazon.
The book includes: – An examination of the evolution of...
Copies of Soldier: From Script to Screen can be purchased on Amazon.
The book includes: – An examination of the evolution of...
- 7/14/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Catch a young Keanu Reeve in “Point Break” next month on Plex. A few bank robbers in California are notable for their disguises: They wear masks of modern ex-Presidents Reagan, Carton, Nixon, and Johnson. A suspicious FBI thinks they are actually surfers and sends an agent (Reeves) to investigate. Patrick Swayze and Gary Busey co-star. Kathryn Bigelow, who won the Oscar for “The Hurt Locker” directs.
Watch the “Point Break” trailer
Also the neo-noir “L.A. Confidential” stars Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce as detectives in 1950s Los Angeles investigating a murder case. Based on the James Ellroy novel, the film explores corruption, racism, and sexual obsession. Plus, the production value is first-rate.
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Watch the “Point Break” trailer
Also the neo-noir “L.A. Confidential” stars Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce as detectives in 1950s Los Angeles investigating a murder case. Based on the James Ellroy novel, the film explores corruption, racism, and sexual obsession. Plus, the production value is first-rate.
Catch the “L.A. Confidential” trailer Watch Now $0+ / month plex.tv Coming in July: all coming July 1 unless otherwise noted Black Death Blade Of The Immortal Boys On The Side Breaking Up Ceremony Date Movie Deck The...
- 6/29/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Stephen King isn’t just an author by this point: He’s an institution, a legacy of classic horror stories that capture our imaginations, fuel our nightmares, and speak — when he’s at his best — to our shared experiences as flawed, emotional beings. The best King stories scare so many of us that we all feel connected, and even the worst are usually pretty fun.
King’s books and short stories quickly became hit movies, many of them celebrated in their time, and some flopped so hard that hardly anybody remembers them. Cataloguing every adaptation might be a fool’s errand, so we made some tough choices and decided to focus only on his theatrical releases.
And even then, there are so many King adaptations that it gets tricky. We’re not including the made-for-tv films (which are legion), and the sequels to King’s work rarely have anything to do with the source material,...
King’s books and short stories quickly became hit movies, many of them celebrated in their time, and some flopped so hard that hardly anybody remembers them. Cataloguing every adaptation might be a fool’s errand, so we made some tough choices and decided to focus only on his theatrical releases.
And even then, there are so many King adaptations that it gets tricky. We’re not including the made-for-tv films (which are legion), and the sequels to King’s work rarely have anything to do with the source material,...
- 5/26/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
Silver Bullet is a 1985 horror movie starring Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Corey Haim, and Megan Follows. The plot concerns a werewolf stalking the streets of Tarker's Mills when the moon is getting big and bright. The script for the film was written by Stephen King, adapting one of his own stories — the 1984 novella Cycle of the Werewolf.
An excellent movie tie-in consists of Cycle of the Werewolf, the Silver Bullet script, stills from the movie, and a new forward by the author. If you're a fan of King and/or are interested in how films are made, then we at MovieWeb highly recommend it. The only problem is the cost, which is a little pricey. Even getting it secondhand is usually at least $60 or $70.
How Stephen King Came to Write Silver Bullet
In the forward, King recounts how Cycle of the Werewolf began at the 1979 World Fantasy Convention, where Christopher...
An excellent movie tie-in consists of Cycle of the Werewolf, the Silver Bullet script, stills from the movie, and a new forward by the author. If you're a fan of King and/or are interested in how films are made, then we at MovieWeb highly recommend it. The only problem is the cost, which is a little pricey. Even getting it secondhand is usually at least $60 or $70.
How Stephen King Came to Write Silver Bullet
In the forward, King recounts how Cycle of the Werewolf began at the 1979 World Fantasy Convention, where Christopher...
- 5/21/2023
- by Cameron Bolton
- MovieWeb
Newly released Doctor Who season 14 images have fans raving about the Bridgerton vibes they give off. Ncuti Gatwa joins the long-running British sci-fi series as the fifteenth incarnation of the titluar Time Lord, with Millie Gibson set to join his adventures in the Tardis as companion Ruby Sunday. Gatwa will make his official Doctor Who debut in the 60th anniversary specials in late 2023 before leading the series in 2024.
Following news that Hamilton and Frozen star Jonathan Groff has joined Doctor Who season 14 in a currently undisclosed role, Doctor Who has released two photographs of the star alongside leads Gibson and Gatwa, with the three actors dressed in Regency-era costumes. In the post below, the trio stands on the staircase of what appears to be a well-decorated home.
Dress to impress, and beware the Duchess... #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/I6FamBqUQJ — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) May 10, 2023
Following the release of the images,...
Following news that Hamilton and Frozen star Jonathan Groff has joined Doctor Who season 14 in a currently undisclosed role, Doctor Who has released two photographs of the star alongside leads Gibson and Gatwa, with the three actors dressed in Regency-era costumes. In the post below, the trio stands on the staircase of what appears to be a well-decorated home.
Dress to impress, and beware the Duchess... #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/I6FamBqUQJ — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) May 10, 2023
Following the release of the images,...
- 5/10/2023
- by Nathan Graham-Lowery
- ScreenRant.com
It’s time for a new episode of the Wtf Happened to This Adaptation? video series, and with this one we’re looking back to 1985 to see how a Stephen King “novelette” called Cycle of the Werewolf became the 1985 film Silver Bullet (watch it Here). To hear all about the changes Cycle of the Werewolf went through on the way to becoming Silver Bullet, check out the video embedded above!
Directed by Dan Attias from a screenplay written by Stephen King himself, Silver Bullet has the following synopsis: When a series of unexplained murders occurs in the normally quiet town of Tarker’s Mill, the residents decide to hunt down the killer. However, many of these vigilantes end up dead, and those who don’t are no closer to finding an assailant. But, when a young wheelchair-using boy named Marty encounters a werewolf one night, the pieces begin to come together.
Directed by Dan Attias from a screenplay written by Stephen King himself, Silver Bullet has the following synopsis: When a series of unexplained murders occurs in the normally quiet town of Tarker’s Mill, the residents decide to hunt down the killer. However, many of these vigilantes end up dead, and those who don’t are no closer to finding an assailant. But, when a young wheelchair-using boy named Marty encounters a werewolf one night, the pieces begin to come together.
- 4/30/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Deadline hears that Jake Busey has boarded Joel Souza’s recently restored production of Rust in Montana at the Yellowstone Film Ranch.
In the film produced and starring Alec Baldwin, Busey will play the role of Drum Parker.
The logline for Rust, written by Souza, based on a story developed by the director and Baldwin: A 13-year-old boy, left to fend for himself and his younger brother following the death of their parents in 1880s Kansas, is taken on a violent, harrowing journey to old Mexico by his long estranged grandfather after he’s sentenced to hang for the accidental killing of a local rancher.
Patrick Scott McDermott (Chicago Med, South Side) is playing the role of Lucas Hollister in the film. Frances Fisher also stars.
The film restarted production last week following the October 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins after a prop gun held by Baldwin discharged during...
In the film produced and starring Alec Baldwin, Busey will play the role of Drum Parker.
The logline for Rust, written by Souza, based on a story developed by the director and Baldwin: A 13-year-old boy, left to fend for himself and his younger brother following the death of their parents in 1880s Kansas, is taken on a violent, harrowing journey to old Mexico by his long estranged grandfather after he’s sentenced to hang for the accidental killing of a local rancher.
Patrick Scott McDermott (Chicago Med, South Side) is playing the role of Lucas Hollister in the film. Frances Fisher also stars.
The film restarted production last week following the October 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins after a prop gun held by Baldwin discharged during...
- 4/28/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Everyone loves a celebrity comeback story, and few celebrities are as beloved as Keanu Reeves. The actor was a massive action star in the 1990s and early 2000s but had about a decade in his career where he tried a bit of everything, starring in films ranging from the time-traveling romance "The Lake House" to the cult comic favorite "Constantine." While some of these films are more appreciated in retrospect, none of them were major blockbusters or critical darlings. Reeves sort of fell off the radar as far as a lot of mainstream America was concerned. Then along came the first "John Wick" back in 2014, sparking what fans now call the "Keanaissance," rocketing the performer to near-iconic action hero status. "John Wick" was released right around the time social media and meme culture were really blowing up, and Keanu Reeves memes are plentiful.
"John Wick: Chapter 4" is now the...
"John Wick: Chapter 4" is now the...
- 4/6/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Get ready to howl at the moon, werewolf fans.
Where Wolf, the graphic novel from creative team Rob Saucedo, Debora Lancianese, and Jack Morelli, is celebrating its upcoming physical release with a Werewolves Across America tour that’ll screen a selection of werewolf films to coincide with book signings.
That includes a brand-new Dcp for Silver Bullet that Paramount created for the tour!
Encylopocalypse Publication will release the graphic novel on July 7, 2023, in paperback and hardcover formats with three variant covers for readers to choose.
Leading up to the wide release of the graphic novel, writer Rob Saucedo will tour movie theaters across the country, screening werewolf films and providing an opportunity to purchase the graphic novel early at concurrent signing events starting March 31, 2023.
The selection includes Silver Bullet, An American Werewolf in London in 4K, The Howling in 4K, WolfCop and more. Additional locations will be added through the...
Where Wolf, the graphic novel from creative team Rob Saucedo, Debora Lancianese, and Jack Morelli, is celebrating its upcoming physical release with a Werewolves Across America tour that’ll screen a selection of werewolf films to coincide with book signings.
That includes a brand-new Dcp for Silver Bullet that Paramount created for the tour!
Encylopocalypse Publication will release the graphic novel on July 7, 2023, in paperback and hardcover formats with three variant covers for readers to choose.
Leading up to the wide release of the graphic novel, writer Rob Saucedo will tour movie theaters across the country, screening werewolf films and providing an opportunity to purchase the graphic novel early at concurrent signing events starting March 31, 2023.
The selection includes Silver Bullet, An American Werewolf in London in 4K, The Howling in 4K, WolfCop and more. Additional locations will be added through the...
- 2/22/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
When Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival late last May, the buzz for its young star Austin Butler grew quickly to a deafening din. The film’s reception was capped by a 12-minute standing ovation, and the conventional wisdom was that the Oscar and potentially the Screen Actors Guild Award as well was Butler’s to lose. As of this writing, the 31-year-old is the second choice in the Academy Awards lead actor race as well as in the SAG Awards actor competition on Gold Derby behind Brendan Fraser for “The Whale,” positions that have rarely shifted since last fall. Colin Farrell of “The Banshees of Inisherin” is solidly in third place in both odds.
But the history of both the Oscars and SAGs tells us that Butler may be underestimated. He follows, after all, in the grand tradition of actors who have transformed themselves into real-life music legends,...
But the history of both the Oscars and SAGs tells us that Butler may be underestimated. He follows, after all, in the grand tradition of actors who have transformed themselves into real-life music legends,...
- 2/14/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
The ending of the 1991 action movie Point Break has a lot more depth than it may first appear. In Point Break, Keanu Reeves portrays Johnny Utah, a rookie FBI agent assigned to the case of a gang of Los Angeles bank robbers known as the Ex-Presidents. Johnny's partner, Angelo Pappas (Gary Busey), theorizes that the Ex-Presidents are surfers, leading Johnny to go undercover in L.A.'s surfing community, and eventually be taken under the wing of surfing guru Bodhi (Patrick Swayze).
While Point Break is full of action and surfing fun, the movie has a much more grim ending than one might expect due given how it starts out. While many other Keanu Reeves movies like The Matrix could not facilitate such a tone shift, for Point Break, it is a very natural conclusion to its story. Additionally, Point Break's ending brings Johnny and Bodhi's stories in the...
While Point Break is full of action and surfing fun, the movie has a much more grim ending than one might expect due given how it starts out. While many other Keanu Reeves movies like The Matrix could not facilitate such a tone shift, for Point Break, it is a very natural conclusion to its story. Additionally, Point Break's ending brings Johnny and Bodhi's stories in the...
- 2/12/2023
- by Brad Curran
- ScreenRant.com
Comedians David Spade and the late Chris Farley were one of the most memorable comedy duos of the '90s, both as ⅔ of the Gap Girls on "Saturday Night Live" and as co-leads of two of the decade's classic buddy films. Decades beyond the release of the latter film, Penelope Spheeris' "Black Sheep," it still delivers plenty of Farley's physical comedy -- its funniest scenes sees him tussle with a bat and a steep hillside -- and strong buddy chemistry with Spade. But the end product mimics the earlier "Tommy Boy," but without much of that film's magic, leading one of its leading men to wish the movie had been axed.
Coming out of "SNL" fame, Farley signed a two-picture deal with Paramount. "Tommy Boy'' fulfilled the first half, grossing 32 million on a 20 million budget. Following Farley's Tommy Callahan III on a mission to sell brake pads with a less-than-thrilled Spade in tow,...
Coming out of "SNL" fame, Farley signed a two-picture deal with Paramount. "Tommy Boy'' fulfilled the first half, grossing 32 million on a 20 million budget. Following Farley's Tommy Callahan III on a mission to sell brake pads with a less-than-thrilled Spade in tow,...
- 1/8/2023
- by Anya Stanley
- Slash Film
1994’s Surviving the Game is one of the unheralded gems of nineties action flicks. It stars Ice-t, many years before he became part of the cast of Law & Order Svu. Back then, he was known primarily as a rapper, but following roles in New Jack City, Trespass and Ricochet, he became an up-and-comer, with many pegging him as a potential urban action star.
In Surviving the Game, Ice-t plays a homeless man being hunted in the wild in a variation on the classic tale, Most Dangerous Game. This story has always been excellent fodder for action flicks, with the previous year’s Hard Target ranking as one of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s classics.
While New Line Cinema couldn’t give the movie a massive budget, they didn’t cheap out either, giving Ice-t a great director in Ernest Dickerson, who was Spike Lee’s go-to cinematographer and the director of the well-received gangsta tale,...
In Surviving the Game, Ice-t plays a homeless man being hunted in the wild in a variation on the classic tale, Most Dangerous Game. This story has always been excellent fodder for action flicks, with the previous year’s Hard Target ranking as one of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s classics.
While New Line Cinema couldn’t give the movie a massive budget, they didn’t cheap out either, giving Ice-t a great director in Ernest Dickerson, who was Spike Lee’s go-to cinematographer and the director of the well-received gangsta tale,...
- 12/29/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Chuck Bail, a stuntman turned director, goes with what he knows in this 1976 comedy about an illegal cross-country road race. Michael Sarrazin is a wealthy candy maker who instigates the party (code name “Gumball”) and his car-happy co-stars include Raul Julia and Gary Busey. Dominic Frontiere, composer for The Outer Limits, did the freewheeling score.
The post The Gumball Rally appeared first on Trailers From Hell.
The post The Gumball Rally appeared first on Trailers From Hell.
- 12/26/2022
- by Charlie Largent
- Trailers from Hell
As far as Christmas action movies go, most would say John McTiernan’s Die Hard takes the crown as the greatest of all time. However, another action classic that hit theaters a year before, Lethal Weapon, is also set around the holiday. Written by a young Shane Black (using the Christmas setting that would become his trademark), this wound up being perhaps the most influential action movie of all time, maybe even more so than Die Hard (although that’s debatable). While not the first buddy cop movie (older films like Freebie and the Bean and Best Movie You Never Saw fave Running Scared are also part of the genre), it set the tone for many films to follow. There was something so perfect about the pairing of Mel Gibson’s crazed Martin Riggs and Danny Glover’s family man Roger Murtagh, along with Richard Donner’s ace direction. The three men loved each other,...
- 12/26/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Despite reports of a mystical, uncut version of Predator 2, it likely doesn't exist. Predator 2 has an interesting legacy within the franchise. While it's now well-regarded for its expansion of the mythology - with one easter egg basically setting up Alien Vs Predator - and intense action, but it was a disappointment on its original release. Audiences were letdown about the lack of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and it somewhat stalled the series on the big screen for 14 years. Director Stephen Hopkins also had to submit the sequel to the MPAA around 20 times to avoid an Nc-17 rating.
Had Predator 2 been slapped with that rating, it would have severely limited its box office potential. The tight post-production time might these edits had to be made quickly, as Hopkins recounted in a chat with Avp Galaxy in 2021. In the years since its 1990 debut, reports of a super gory, Nc-17 version of...
Had Predator 2 been slapped with that rating, it would have severely limited its box office potential. The tight post-production time might these edits had to be made quickly, as Hopkins recounted in a chat with Avp Galaxy in 2021. In the years since its 1990 debut, reports of a super gory, Nc-17 version of...
- 12/24/2022
- by Padraig Cotter
- ScreenRant.com
An early draft for Predator 2 featured a cameo written for comedian Billy Crystal - and it was suitably bizarre. As reported by Avp Galaxy, this first draft for Predator 2 isn't hugely different from the final version, though there are some key deviations. The story is set in New York instead of L.A., Gary Busey's Peter Keyes survives and the titular alien is killed off by his own clan in the finale. Those who've watched Predator 2 may recall a scene where the wounded creature patches itself up in the apartment of an elderly couple, with wife Ruth becoming increasingly distressed by the squeals coming from their bathroom.
It's a moment of comic relief to break up the action, but the first draft had the Ruth role earmarked for Billy Crystal. The intent was likely to put Crystal in old age makeup like his scenes in The Princess Bride,...
It's a moment of comic relief to break up the action, but the first draft had the Ruth role earmarked for Billy Crystal. The intent was likely to put Crystal in old age makeup like his scenes in The Princess Bride,...
- 12/11/2022
- by Padraig Cotter
- ScreenRant.com
Christmas is fast approaching and while some will be busy decking the halls with boughs of holly, for many action movie fans the holidays are all about indulging in the time-honored tradition of watching Die Hard.
There are some who would have you believe Die Hard isn’t a Christmas movie. To them, we say “bah, humbug,” or rather “yippee-ki-yay….” For one thing, it’s got John McClane cast firmly in the role of Santa Claus, roaming the corridors of Nakatomi Plaza trying to find out “who’s naughty or nice.” Then there is Han Gruber, a modern-day Grinch with a dash of Ebenezer Scrooge intent on ruining the festive fun. He sees the error in his ways, of course. Unfortunately for him, that moment of realization comes as he takes a swan dive off the top of a very tall building.
It’s a biblical allegory, as well, with...
There are some who would have you believe Die Hard isn’t a Christmas movie. To them, we say “bah, humbug,” or rather “yippee-ki-yay….” For one thing, it’s got John McClane cast firmly in the role of Santa Claus, roaming the corridors of Nakatomi Plaza trying to find out “who’s naughty or nice.” Then there is Han Gruber, a modern-day Grinch with a dash of Ebenezer Scrooge intent on ruining the festive fun. He sees the error in his ways, of course. Unfortunately for him, that moment of realization comes as he takes a swan dive off the top of a very tall building.
It’s a biblical allegory, as well, with...
- 12/3/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Blueface has been taken into custody. The artist was arrested by police in Las Vegas on charges of attempted murder.
The 25-year-old rapper, whose real name is Johnathan Porter, was arrested by detectives on Tuesday afternoon, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed to Et.
According to police, Blueface was arrested “on charges stemming from a shooting that took place on October 8, 2022.”
“He will be booked into the Clark County Detention Center on warrants for attempted murder with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm at/into an occupied structure,” police confirmed.
The artist was taken into custody by several authorities on a sidewalk in Las Vegas, as seen in a video obtained by TMZ. The rapper’s girlfriend, Chrisean Rock, was with him when he was arrested.
The outlet reports that six to eight police were involved in the arrest. More information on the shooting incident is set to...
The 25-year-old rapper, whose real name is Johnathan Porter, was arrested by detectives on Tuesday afternoon, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed to Et.
According to police, Blueface was arrested “on charges stemming from a shooting that took place on October 8, 2022.”
“He will be booked into the Clark County Detention Center on warrants for attempted murder with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm at/into an occupied structure,” police confirmed.
The artist was taken into custody by several authorities on a sidewalk in Las Vegas, as seen in a video obtained by TMZ. The rapper’s girlfriend, Chrisean Rock, was with him when he was arrested.
The outlet reports that six to eight police were involved in the arrest. More information on the shooting incident is set to...
- 11/16/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
The Lethal Weapon series featured several memorable villains, but who was the favorite of the cast? Lethal Weapon wasn't the first buddy-cop action-comedy, but it's one of the genre's most defining entries. Lethal Weapon paired Danny Glover's seasoned cop Murtaugh with Mel Gibson's wild, unpredictable Riggs. While they appear mismatched when the story begins, by the end, they're best friends. The great chemistry between Gibson and Glover, combined with Shane Black's inventive screenplays and Richard Donner's taut direction made Lethal Weapon a major success in 1987.
The popularity of Lethal Weapon led to other buddy cop movies like Red Heat or Black's own The Last Boy Scout, but audience investment in Riggs and Murtaugh saw the cast and crew reunite for three more sequels. The Lethal Weapon movie series ended with the fourth entry in 1998, but the franchise later received a TV spinoff in 2016. While Glover and...
The popularity of Lethal Weapon led to other buddy cop movies like Red Heat or Black's own The Last Boy Scout, but audience investment in Riggs and Murtaugh saw the cast and crew reunite for three more sequels. The Lethal Weapon movie series ended with the fourth entry in 1998, but the franchise later received a TV spinoff in 2016. While Glover and...
- 11/10/2022
- by Padraig Cotter
- ScreenRant.com
When Baz Luhrmann‘s “Elvis” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in late May, the buzz for its young star Austin Butler grew quickly to a deafening din. The film’s reception was punctuated by a 12-minute standing ovation, and the conventional wisdom was that the Oscar — and the Golden Globe and the SAG Award, for that matter — was Butler’s to lose. As of this writing, the 31-year-old is the third choice in Gold Derby’s combined Best Actor odds at 9/2, trailing top pick Brendan Fraser for “The Whale” at 69/20 and Colin Farrell for “The Banshees of Inisherin” at 4/1.
So what does Oscar history tell us about his chances of getting nominated for “Elvis”? When it comes to Butler, he will be looking to follow in the grand tradition of actors who have transformed themselves into real-life music legends. And he surely delivers an incandescent performance as Elvis Aron Presley.
So what does Oscar history tell us about his chances of getting nominated for “Elvis”? When it comes to Butler, he will be looking to follow in the grand tradition of actors who have transformed themselves into real-life music legends. And he surely delivers an incandescent performance as Elvis Aron Presley.
- 11/4/2022
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
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What I miss most about not attending film markets during the pandemic is…
Seeing our friends, and colleagues, and feeding off the energy from the event
What I don’t miss about film markets is…
The weeks of preparation
The biggest challenge working festivals and markets during the Covid era was…
Limited ability to raise awareness for a project, absolutely no fun, and no ability to network with new clients and colleagues
The place I avoid during the market is…
5th floor bathroom and the Loews lobby bar
The most memorable AFM experience I’ve ever had is…
Film Mode’s first AFM 6 years ago; my wife was literally dragging buyers into our office with grace and class and it worked!
At AFM you should always…
Take a moment to appreciate the sunset over the Pacific.
At AFM you should never…
Barge into...
What I miss most about not attending film markets during the pandemic is…
Seeing our friends, and colleagues, and feeding off the energy from the event
What I don’t miss about film markets is…
The weeks of preparation
The biggest challenge working festivals and markets during the Covid era was…
Limited ability to raise awareness for a project, absolutely no fun, and no ability to network with new clients and colleagues
The place I avoid during the market is…
5th floor bathroom and the Loews lobby bar
The most memorable AFM experience I’ve ever had is…
Film Mode’s first AFM 6 years ago; my wife was literally dragging buyers into our office with grace and class and it worked!
At AFM you should always…
Take a moment to appreciate the sunset over the Pacific.
At AFM you should never…
Barge into...
- 11/2/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Andy Dick has reportedly been arrested again.
Dick, 56, was arrested by the Santa Barbara Police Department on a felony burglary charge, according to TMZ. The comedian and “NewsRadio” alum was allegedly caught stealing power tools on Oct. 13 from a home under construction. He was charged with first-degree residential burglary.
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Dick reportedly remains in Santa Barbara County jail awaiting a 50,000 bond payment.
This is not the first time Dick has run into trouble with the law this year. He was arrested on May 10 for felony sexual battery of a man in Orange County, California. The case was later dropped when the accuser refused to cooperate with local police.
Read More: Kim Kardashian’s Home Nearly Intruded, Police Arrest Trespasser
Dick has repeatedly been arrested over the years on various charges of sexual battery and drug possession.
Dick, 56, was arrested by the Santa Barbara Police Department on a felony burglary charge, according to TMZ. The comedian and “NewsRadio” alum was allegedly caught stealing power tools on Oct. 13 from a home under construction. He was charged with first-degree residential burglary.
Read More: Gary Busey Arrested In New Jersey On 3 Counts Of Sex Crimes
Dick reportedly remains in Santa Barbara County jail awaiting a 50,000 bond payment.
This is not the first time Dick has run into trouble with the law this year. He was arrested on May 10 for felony sexual battery of a man in Orange County, California. The case was later dropped when the accuser refused to cooperate with local police.
Read More: Kim Kardashian’s Home Nearly Intruded, Police Arrest Trespasser
Dick has repeatedly been arrested over the years on various charges of sexual battery and drug possession.
- 10/20/2022
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
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