"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is perhaps David Fincher's strangest film (if you don't count that time he summoned a cursed CGI Orville Redenbacher). Strange not because of disturbing CGI resurrections of beloved cultural figures, but because it doesn't feel like any other Fincher movie. It was well-received upon its 2008 release, but some derided its sentimentality, which according to Peter Bradshaw made for a "twee and pointless" movie. But the sentimentality is what makes "Benjamin Button" such a fascinating entry in its director's filmography, which is otherwise characterized by a coldly cynical tone. This might be the only time in Fincher's career that he was accused of being "twee" in any sense of the word.
There was definitely a sense that in the post-9/11, post-2008 financial crash world, people had more pressing concerns than watching Brad Pitt age in reverse. But that didn't stop the movie from making...
There was definitely a sense that in the post-9/11, post-2008 financial crash world, people had more pressing concerns than watching Brad Pitt age in reverse. But that didn't stop the movie from making...
- 1/30/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Adam Richman is looking to wake up your tastebuds with a serving of nostalgia through his new series Adam Eats the 80s. The author and entrepreneur ventures throughout the country revisiting some of the most iconic foods from a beloved decade. Whether it’s recreating a lost menu item or digging into its backstory, each episode is a journey back in time — no DeLorean needed. Complementing this History series is the third helping of Richman’s The Food That Built America. Season 3 puts the spotlight on pop culture pioneers including Orville Redenbacher, Debbi Fields and Tom Carvel. Here, the foodie personality talks about his tubular trip down memory lane. Nostalgia is so big right now. We see so many shows about the 1980s, but Adam Eats the 80s feels like a fresh take. Adam Richman: You hit the nail on the head. Right now we live in a divided time,...
- 2/26/2022
- TV Insider
Though the next Avengers: Endgame trailer is showing no sign of dropping this week, the internet has still yielded at least one piece of promotional material in the form of a new banner that assembles the original line-up from 2012’s The Avengers.
Before the fans get too excited about seeing some fresh material, however, it’s worth noting that these are the same character photos released by Orville Redenbacher last month. Still, it’s nice to see that Marvel Studios is stepping up their Endgame activity now that the Avengers: Infinity War sequel is the next McU release on the schedule.
As you may recall, out of the six character designs exhibited here, the one that’s drawn the most attention has probably been the Hulk, whose unusually human face has heavily fueled theories of Professor Hulk entering the fray. Elsewhere, we see Iron Man wearing his latest and potentially final suit of armor,...
Before the fans get too excited about seeing some fresh material, however, it’s worth noting that these are the same character photos released by Orville Redenbacher last month. Still, it’s nice to see that Marvel Studios is stepping up their Endgame activity now that the Avengers: Infinity War sequel is the next McU release on the schedule.
As you may recall, out of the six character designs exhibited here, the one that’s drawn the most attention has probably been the Hulk, whose unusually human face has heavily fueled theories of Professor Hulk entering the fray. Elsewhere, we see Iron Man wearing his latest and potentially final suit of armor,...
- 3/12/2019
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
Going by what little footage we’ve seen so far from the upcoming Avengers: Endgame, it could be a while into the Avengers: Infinity War sequel’s runtime before we witness the original Phase 1 lineup all in one place. Nonetheless, a reunion between the six McU regulars seems inevitable, and so, with this newly unveiled promo art from the Orville Redenbacher popcorn brand, we see the stars of 2012’s The Avengers assembled once more in anticipation of the coming battle.
On the far left, you have Thor, who seems to be rocking a different outfit from the white suit he’s been wearing in all the leaks. Iron Man, on the other hand, is wearing a red and gold suit of armor that lines up pretty well with the images we’ve previously seen.
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On the far left, you have Thor, who seems to be rocking a different outfit from the white suit he’s been wearing in all the leaks. Iron Man, on the other hand, is wearing a red and gold suit of armor that lines up pretty well with the images we’ve previously seen.
Avengers: Endgame Promo Art Reassembles Earth's Mightiest Heroes 1 of 2
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- 2/8/2019
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
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